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Not worth it. More than half the pack defective. I had purchased this type/brand of fabric marker at a craft store, and liked it so much for the project I was working on that I decided to buy a whole box online.
I'm not sure what happened here. The brand looks identical, however I've burned through 4 of these (out of a box of 6) because they just don't work. The directions are simple enough, and, yes, I followed them to start the flow of ink, but once I was ready to write on each shirt, the ink stopped and just wouldn't transfer cleanly onto the shirt.
I have a nice little piece of cardboard to get the ink started on and it's full of places I've tried and tried again to press the tip down to help the flow of ink without doing so on the shirts I'm marking. I get big blotches and bubbles of ink. Thankfully I am testing on cardboard and not straight on the shirts!
I am on pen 5, and finally this one seems to be working properly. The ink is flowing fine and I don't need to constantly go back to the cardboard. Let's hope this one and number 6 are enough to finish the 35 shirts I need...
I don't recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cricut Dreams Lost. I was so excited to get a Cricut to help me with making letters for some much needed display boards along with dreams of using it for scrapbooking and other future crafts and gifts. I picked the most beautiful mint color, & boy was it a beauty! I was so excited for its potential! Little did I know... It was not user friendly at all!!
All I needed initially were letters for a display board. I watched multiple YouTube Videos (which is how I find out how to do most things), & I couldn't even figure out how to do that one thing on it. I asked friends who had one, & they responded that they didn't know how to use theirs either. We found out of a random place (not most popular craft stores as I thought) about 30 minutes from home teaches classes but I figured if I couldn't figure out how to use it on my own, then I don't have time or extra in the budget to attend classes to learn to use it. Back it went in its box and to the UPS store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A "must have" for the card maker. I have used this die with cardstock, my Sizzix Big Kick and the multipurpose platform. It cuts easily; I can cut the flower, leaf and center with one swipe using different colors because of how the parts are arranged on the die. The leaf and center of the flower will have you saving small scraps of paper you'd usually throw away because they are ideal for these parts. It gets an A+ because it's simple and gorgeous. It's not limited to just cards, I've also used it to decorate gift bags, gift tags and CD/DVD envelopes as well, and I'm sure I can incorporate it onto many other projects. It can be as versatile as your imagination. Adding stems will make a bouquet (and don't forget the butterfly) or lining them around the top (or bottom) of a gift bag is too cute! A "must have" for the do-it-yourself card maker! :D | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Multi USE Airbrush Nail Art System-(5) piece Random Stencils included, easy to use and put together-remember to clean after use. I have always wanted my own airbrush nail art system! When I get my nails airbrushed professionally it costs a lot of money, now I can use this airbrush compressor and save funds & time by doing my nails at home.
The compressor blows air through the hose and into the nail art airbrush - it is really easy to use! Holding down on the trigger allows the air to escape and blows the polish out of the end. Everything needed to get started is included with the system. (5) Random stencils are also included to give ideas and practice on.
I did mess up and after I used my airbrush with nail polish I did not fully clean out the pot or tip of my airbrush. This was time consuming to fix and I used pure acetone and Q-tips to clean the system thoroughly - It is important to clean the airbrush after every use.
I am happy that the compressor has a place to sit the airbrush down without tipping it over, oddly I have seen some without that feature. The air blows through the hose nicely, it has nice pressure and is perfect for a gradient fade on my nails.
The system could also be used in many other ways - painting with acrylics, airbrushing on cakes or treats or for a crafting project - I would not use the same system for each one, however. I am overall happy with the product - 5/5 stars! Sample provided for evaluation and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
nice brush set. I purchased this for my mother in law as part of a holiday gift. She does calligraphy and so I got her the brushes, ink, and mat. These brushes appear very impressive. They come in a pack of three and the brushes look nice and firm so they should hold up and work well. I am excited to she how she uses these brushes and what she creates with the set she gets for the holidays. I may have to get a set and experiment with it looks so much fun however I'm not sure I have the patience for it.
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Professional artist Review. General opinion: I love all these colors from their hues to their effects! I'm a freelance artist and use gel pens to spice up my art. Having 120 colors in different tones and styles are helpful for my trade, however, one of my markers doesn't work at all (the 79) and the pastel markers 31 - 45 --which are my favorites-- require me to hack away at the paper before the ink starts rolling. As another reviewer mentioned some of the colors roll onto the paper effortlessly (I provided a color chart for reference) yet some others really prefer to hide away inside the pen. What gives? This is why I couldn't give these pens a 5 star rating: one pen refuses to work even after hard dry scratching, but the colors are vibrant and truly unique as described.
Cons of the set:
1) I think the rainbow colors are unnecessary. As I've shown in the color chart 74, 75 and 76 are rainbow pens yet the colors are stacked in tiers which one has to finish one color before getting to the other. I can't yet tell what makes these 3 colors different than the other 100 colors because I can't reach them; to me that's impractical. I wish the makers of the pens could have added more colors and omit these three pens because other than looking fun, I'm not looking forward to using these.
2) Not all the colors work.
3) The pastel colors need effort to release ink.
Pros of the set:
1) It has a practical carrying case with organized labeling (Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4) easy storage, and carrying.
2) Many vibrant and unique color options.
3) The metallic, glitter and pastel colors live up to their title (the glitter and pastel are my favorites!)
4) It's affordable in comparison to Gelly Roll pens with more colors. I cannot stress the color options enough! I've owned more than 5 brands of gel pen includng Gelly Roll and even if Gelly Roll has their own level of quality ink, they don't have the colors I want in metallic, pastel and glitter. The unique colors (65 - 73 in my chart) are sharpie quality vibrant. I've never seen this in any gel pen set yet.
This set is worth every cent you'll spend on it. I may have gotten unlucky with the one marker, but this many color options in many ink types made me a happy artist. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect! Engineers no what they are doing. Perfect! Engineers no what they are doing.
My first print job, I pick up the arm just to see how the print look and not enough ink, so then I attempt to put the arm down and was not able to put it down on the same exact spot. So had my husband look at it. I just did not put it together correctly as like some of you I followed instructions as what the video gave, so any way made some adjustments. Also took a few of the washers out so my screen can lay well on the platen. So over all I am very happy with this print screen. Everything works perfect, no drilling extra holes. Like I said the engineers who designed this know what they are doing. Although instructions were a little off.
Thanks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect. I'm no artist but we homeschool and I like for my children to have access to a wide variety of art supplies. My children are young so I do not buy 'top of the line' supplies but I do try to get good quality supplies. I really wanted to expose them to charcoal but as we often go out into nature to do our nature sketches I wanted pencils to minimize the mess on the go. I liked that this kit contains a nice selection of pencils for on the go.
This set has so much I don't even know what all the pencils are for...so we'll learn together!
The only reason I didn't give this product 5 stars is because it doesn't come with a case or tin. It's simply packaged in flimsy packing plastic in a thin cardboard box. With a set this size, a storage tin or box would be really nice. But for the price I paid I really can't complain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you're looking for hair chalk, these are the way to go. My 9-year-old daughter and I use these on our hair. She has light hair and mine is dark and they show up great on both. It does get on our hands, but a baby wipe takes it off without any issue. My daughter was coloring my hair and got some on my shirt and it washed out easily. She loves to color my hair, so she has done it the last few days. I wash my hair as I normally would and it comes out without any problems. These are so much easier than all other hair chalk we've tried. If you're looking for an easy way to have a little fun with your hair, but don't want a permanent look, these are definitely the way to go! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tough at first, but company made it right - eventually. Bought this desk for our son. It is a really nice desk, but some of the parts are plastic. The top drawer was delivered with the top piece cracked. I tried calling on 12/26, and knew they may be unavailable, but now it is 1/8, and still no one answers. Both times, I have left my number, but no return call, either. This is a small piece that could easily be replaced, so contacting Amazon to have the whole desk replaced seems silly - and a waste of time, being we put the desk together ourselves. Today, I even called the company and tried to talk to someone in customer service and got an answering maching from the same person that answers when you have a defective part. Something just does not seem right. If the drawer had come in good shape, I would have rated it a 5, but working with a company that won't answer its phones, just sends red flags.
**2/1/14 I was finally able to reach the company (he finally returned my calls mid January). The gentleman who handles pretty much everything there apologized profusely and asked if there was anything he could do. I told him I had already called Amazon, since I never heard from him. Amazon handled everything just as expected, but it would have been so much easier for me, and our poor UPS driver, if we could have just had a replacement drawer sent, rather than having a new desk sent to us, just to send it back after we switched out the drawers. He asked if he could do anything and offered to send a lamp for the desk. I recieved that within days. He truly sounded sincere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful kit, and fun to paint. I really enjoyed working on this kit, and I am a long-time buyer of Dimensions/Paintworks paint-by-number kits. The paint-by-number kits with wolves and any fall-winter themes are especially my favorites. I think this one could've looked better in the larger 16" x 20" size, but I like that this smaller size was not too time-consuming to finish. It took me one week, working about 1-2 hours per day. The colors are very vibrant, though the white paint did not have enough to finish the picture. I fortunately had my own extra bottle of acrylic white paint already, but if you purchase this kit, you may need to get extra white paint since many colors require mixing with white. The areas of the sky also use a dry-brushing technique to give it a blended effect. This particular kit may be a bit hard for absolute beginners at first, but anyone with experience working on this brand's paint-by-number kit should be able to complete this one without difficulty. I added glitter paint on the snowflakes on my finished painting for an added effect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice sat of pencils, great case. This is a set of 48 water colored pencils. I have a great variety of colored pencils from Crayola to Marco Raffine to Prisma to Polychromos. I like to do very detailed work with shading and blending so that is one of my key tests in determine the worth of a pencil. I have colored a small swatch in a coloring book for you to see the blending of these pencils. Each color is blended with three separate shades and three separate pencils of the same color class. I found them to blend well and they were creamy enough till you go back and layer the colors even more to make them more vivid.
The case is well made and sturdy and the pencils easily come out and just as easily go back in the sturdy elastic loop. The case has a flap on the top inside to protect the points of the pencils. It also rolls up and snaps firmly so it makes it highly portable and honestly a sturdy case.
The pencils sharpen well and do not break when sharpening. They also do not break when coloring and applying pressure. The case included a small sharpener, a eraser and a water color brush. I have not yet applied water to them but will update when I do.
These would be great for adult coloring as the colors lay down a nice amount of color and blend moderately well. This would be between a student grade and artist grade. As you can see the colors are rich and there is a nice selection.
It's really a nice package to take on a trip to do your coloring. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Mixed Media Tool. You can use the shapes themselves, nothing else, to create interesting stamping effects. so you can't lose with this set. The triangles or semi-circle combined with the square make great houses, the circles suns or moons. And you can press them into paint and then print onto a created background wonderful.
However, I used them in monoprinting on Gelli plates, and they have a special use for me. The Magic Stamp intended use is to heat the stamp with a hair dryer or heat gun, push it into something raised and textured and then use the stamp you have just made. Easier than carving a stamp.
I like to push the hot stamp onto a plate of rice or a line of rubber bands or the stucco on the outside of the house. All good. Then I discovered something even better.
I have raised letter stamps. Of course, if I press them into the paint on my monoprint, the paper will have the reverse address. What I do now is press a series of letters (right to left) into the hot stamp, stamp the reversed image into the paint and then, when I pull the print, the words are readable. Love them for this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best Red Sable brush. I love this brush very much. This is my favorite. I was introduced into Da Vinci brushes by one of the watercolor books I read and recommendation from Handprint: Watercolor website. It is very springy and has nice stiffness but absorbs very good amount of color. I have compared this brush to a similar red sable Escoda line at Dick Blick and you can tell the Da Vinci is superior both in craftsmanship and how generous the amount of red sable put into the ferrule. The Da Vinci is significantly longer and robust compared to a similar sized Escoda.
I couldn't afford Kolinsky so this is a good alternative. It says "FINEST RED SABLE" on the lacquered handle. It is not esagonal though. I think this model is available only in Europe. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great book. This book is fantastic. I received it as a gift just before Christmas (2010) from a friend. I've been baking on and off for the last year or so, but am self-taught, so prior to that I had almost no experience with baking that didn't involve cake mixes or pre-made dough. I have a number of baking cookbooks, but rarely used them because they so often rely on you already knowing the basics. Oh sure, many of them have pages and pages of basics at the beginning, but it's not very helpful to read a chunk of text and then try and remember it later on when you're actually making something.
That's why I love this book. There's some introductory text, but each recipe has clear pictures (helpful pictures, not just of the food), and notes where you should look in the book if you need to know how to do something (say, mix a cheesecake to just the right consistency). There are basic recipes (yellow cupcakes, with quick suggestions for how to turn them into more interesting mixes, for example) as well as very different recipes (lemon-blueberry biscuits). I've learned more from this book in 3 months than I learned about baking my entire life before receiving it.
I should also mention that I haven't had a recipe from this book that hasn't been good/didn't turn out. I made the lemon-blueberry biscuits for a party and people raved about them. Never having made bread/worked with yeast before, I used the book's tips on how to work with yeast doughs for making a king cake (from an internet recipe) and was only one of 2 people in a group of 5 making king cakes who didn't have a problem with the dough.
All in all, if you're an experienced baker you might not be that impressed with the book (other than a few interesting recipes), but you could probably have guessed that from the title. However, if you're new to baking, it's definitely worth getting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works with big modification. As is, you can carry four canvases if you are extremely careful and walk still.
I am not sure if those reviews were for the same item I received because the photo on this page is not exactly same as mine. But I bought this item from this Amazon's page on November 2014. (See cons number 1 and 3.)
Cons (small to big):
1 .No handle on the top (That is no problem).
2. Assemble was bit tricky (But I made it).
3. Arms are not like pictures. The tooth is much deeper (It looks about 1/4" in the picture but it is actually 3/4") so it smears more paint. You can solve this simply putting rubber band on the arm, though.
It looks like manufacture changed the design because the shallow tooth would not hold canvas well but it wasn't enough change. See cons number 4.
4. BIG PROBLEM: Each arm is attached with one bolt/nut wing so it does not keep 90 degree angle. No matter how I tight the nut wing, it swings (up) and opens. My canvases do not stay and fall down.
Modification:
My husband made thicker arms, each attached with 2 sets of bolt/nut wing by my request. Now arms keep angles thus hold canvases. He could not believe I thought this canvas carrier would work as is. ( I trusted reviews.)
I am giving 2 stars because I am using a part of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
had these same pencils but they are of a great quality for a decent price. I already had these same pencils but they are of a great quality for a decent price. They color really well whether you are using them to write or to color in or shading. They are soft enough to do all but not so soft you can't get a good line. They sharpen easily and all came with a nice sharp point. No breaks. It is nice to be able to keep these in a roll up case for transport as well as when you are using them. Because you can see all your colors( I lined mine up in order of colors) it makes them easier to use and know which purple, for example, that you want to use and you don't have to pick through the box. The case is not of super high quality but it definitely does the trick and keeps them secure and helps protect them from breakage. I do wish the strap were differently made though. The only point of having the second snap that I can see is it it were empty and just sitting in a drawer. Which if that is the case who cares if it is snapped. But when I am using it I think the excess strap is annoying and gets in the way which you have to tuck the end in so it isn't flopping around. But I am not lowering it for that because I do really like the set.
I received this item at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute, very small roses. Cute tiny flowers. I bought these for accents on my felt flower headbands. They will work as accents, or if I combine multiple cuts into one. The larger die creates a flower slightly less than an inch when used with my relatively thick wool blend felt. The smaller die ends up closer to about 3/4 of an inch in the same felt. The sizes are quite similar at this scale... at least with felt. I do love the actual shape and petals of the flowers and the clean cut along the bottom makes them easy to quill. On the other hand they don't always cut cleanly through my felt and need a few days trimmed off. I'd still buy it again but definitely only for small accent flowers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect but BUY THE MARKER HOLDER not the pen holder. This works perfectly. As many other reviewers said, the silhouette branded plastic holder does not hold up! I am sure this will work for years to come.
Now some advice if you are deciding to order the pen or marker holder:
I originally ordered the PEN holder from this company. The pen holder is very SMALL! The pen holder will fit very, very thin pens. Even pens with grips will not work or pens such as the Paper mate flair (paper mate flair is 3/8th inch diameter; it should have fit!). I returned the pen holder for the marker holder.
I would honestly recommend you forgo the pen holder and get the marker one. The marker holder is not terribly much bigger but it accommodates most pens including sharpies. The marker holder, even though it claims to be for markers, does not fit Prisma markers or thicker writing tools.
So for me the pen holder is for very skinny writing instruments and the marker holder is for all normal sized writing materials.
Now some pens that are thinner sit funny in the marker holder, BUT even so it still writes perfectly. I have not had a pen not write well with the marker holder no matter its thickness.
Buy the marker holder over the pen holder! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does The Job. Pricey Though. For the price I was expecting something thicker. This is a bit thicker than standard paper, and ok for painting on, but it still feels like regular office paper to me. It works great for drawing, but you don't get too many sheets for the price. I have toddlers and they scribble all over the pad and go through paper like crazy. I wouldn't recommend this for little toddlers as they can blow through it very quickly, and they can paint on regular construction paper. The paint doesn't bleed through with paint like regular paper, but it's not extremely heavy so with enough liquid it will bleed through regardless. If you have a budding artists can anticipate saving their work, this would be a great book. If you have toddlers that destroy stuff, I would skip this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vibrant colors. I received these at a discounted rate for my honest review.
I love the dual tip on these. The larger tip is perfect for coloring in bigger areas and the other side is perfect for teeny detailed spaces. The color of the yellow marker tip is more of a yellow green when you look at it and once it dries on paper it looks like a like neon yellow. Its actually a really pretty color. I used the larger tip to do a color swatch and show all 12 colors. Using the large side there is color bleed through, but that doesn't bother me. Very little showed through when coloring with the small side. Mt 3 year old also loves to color with these but I did notice if you press really hard (like she does) the tip flares out. I have to get her to use the small side since it isn't a brush type tip. Overall. I really do like these. The color variety in this pack makes it so you don't have to grab any pack but these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The light box I wish I had in school. This is the light box I wish I had back in school. The light box I used back at the Academy of Art University was small and about as thick as a brick. The Litup LP3 is extremely thin and has an active area of 16.9312.2. Plus you have to admit, it looks pretty slick.
As always, you can watch the video review instead of reading the wall of text. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjNPR8HNFjA&feature=youtu.be
The LP3 light box is just that, it is a light box that is used for tracing drawings. I'm sure photographers and graphic designers have other uses for it, but for me it would be used for tracing drawings. It doesn't transfer your drawing to the computer, it is just a good old fashioned light box.
The Light
What is cool about this light box that older boxes don't have is the ability to change the brightness level. If you are in a dark room, you might want to use a lower brightness level so that you don't burn your eyeballs. The LP3 also remembers your last brightness level setting. If you turn off the LP3 and turn it on again, it goes back to the previous setting.
During the video you will probably notice that the light flickers or has a rolling black bar. You can't actually see the flicker in person, but you can see it through the camera due to the difference in refresh rates.
I tried testing the LP3 out with different types of paper. Obviously regular printer paper is fine, but I also tried 100 lb. Bristol Board. The light is strong enough to easily trace your drawing onto Bristol Board. I don't have any watercolor paper around, but if I ever do, I will update this review.
The surface doesn't seem to get hot either when working for long periods of time. It has been at full brightness for two hours now and the surface still feels like it did before I turned it on.
The Cons
There really aren't many. The only main problem is that it has to be plugged in to use it. Most electronic devices do, so that isn't a surprise. Some of the fancier models from Litup actually have a battery that allows you to use the device without plugging it in. If you are worried about using it without the cord, you might want to consider getting one of the upgraded models.
I saw some reviews that mentioned the cord is too short. I guess it really depends on how far away your desk is from the outlet. Sure it could always be a little longer, but for most cases I think the cord is probably long enough. I only mentioned it in the video because I was grasping at straws.
There seems to be quite a bit of variance with the cord length. Customers on Amazon are reporting the cord length to be anywhere from 36 in. long to 62 in. long. Maybe they received a different product, but my cord is 76 in. long. Unless you have a severe lack of outlets in your workspace, the cord should be long enough (unless your cord is only 3 feet long). According to Amazon, receiving different cord lengths could be a problem when ordering this product. Maybe Litup recently changed the cord length, but the short cord length reviews were from last month.
Conclusion
I really can't find anything wrong with the LP3. The comment about the cord and power issue are so minor that I wouldn't really even consider them as cons. I was really grasping at straws trying to figure out something to say that could be improved upon, and it appears these issues have been addressed with other models. I would have been extremely excited if this product had been around 14 years ago when I was in school. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very flexible except for knees to chest position. I purchased this to help me pre-plan a live model's poses for my fine art nude photography work. It appears to be much better than lower cost alternatives available on this website. It is sturdy, well-made and quite flexible. Its hands, elbows,shoulders, knees, neck, waist and ankles will move fairly "similar" to comparable human parts.
The reason I gave it 4 starts instead of 5 is because its lower torso and hip joints don't allow its legs(thighs) to be moved up against the model's chest. This was almost a "deal-breaker" for me because there were a variety of arm-leg combinations that I wanted to experiment with in this position. However, I may be able to fix this by grinding down some "protruding" edges on the lower torso.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bubbles & Seperates from backing. This vinyl was incredibly frustrating to work with as is was constantly bubbling and tearing when being cut. Even after I smoothed the bubbles completely and tried to rub the vinyl firmly onto the sticky cricut mat it would repeatedly pull away from the backing as the cricut was cutting. I tried a variety of different settings (i.e. adjusting speed, pressure, and even blades!) all to the same affect! I "wasted" nearly an entire roll trying to cut letters for a project. I love my cricut and I LOVE working with vinyl... This is the first time I have ever used 'cricut' brand vinyl....And I will never buy it again. Oracle vinyl is the best. But even the off-brand vinyls I have bought in the past have proved to be more suprior in quality compared to this roll of cricut vinyl!! My sister bought some at the same time and had this same experience. I spent triple the amount of time on my project due to this lousy vinyl. And although the cost was cheap... With the amount of vinyl that was ruined in the cutting process it actually cost me more money in the long run. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I REALLY wanted to like this brush. Well, I REALLY wanted to like this brush. When I received it I loved how it looked and was excited to use it. I make reborn dolls and need a good mop brush as I need to use one often. However, I was very disappointed.
The hairs come off EXCESSIVELY every time I tried to use it. I thought, maybe it happens with the first few uses and will eventually stop, but that didn't happen. I ended up trimming the hairs down thinking it might help, but it didn't, it only made the hairs that fell out shorter. So sadly, in the end, I had to throw it away and buy something else.
On a positive note, I love the look and feel of this brush. Its very pretty looking, and also super comfortable to use. If you don't mind the hairs constantly falling out during each use, this brush isn't all that bad, unfortunately its something that I cannot personally deal with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK product -- when it works. I have a love/hate relationship with this light pad - it's wonderful when it works and a major aggravation when it doesn't. Judging from the mostly 4-5 star ratings of this product, I must be one of the unlucky few who got a bad one. The issue is the plug in mini usb. The cable has to be inserted at a slight angle and propped up by something underneath to maintain a constant connection; otherwise, the thing flickers, fades, and shuts off. I then have to re-adjust the cable and my prop to get it to work again. It worked ok for about 2 months before becoming finicky. Since I am only an occasional user, I don't believe the instability of the connection can be attributed to use but rather a defective plug. Keep your fingers crossed if you decide to buy. Hopefully, you'll get one that works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great buy on a very good easel. This is a very good, solid easel, and a great price with the free shipping. I put it together by myself, but two people would be easier. Everything fits somewhere, so look at all sides of a piece to make sure that if there is a slot, you have some other piece to fit in it. First look at the parts list. It's in Italian, but the drawings help to identify everything. There is one tricky part. A large round piece is illustrated, and right under it is a drawing of a very small piece. They are already screwed together. To check this, you can insert the allen wrench into the small hole and try unscrewing a little bit. The small piece will emerge. I got the wheels installed with some pounding. I did not insert the long metal pieces with rubber on the end that are situated near the wheels and allow you to prevent the easel from moving unexpectedly. I figured I would probably trip over them. However the easel sits pretty still and is easy to move around when I want to. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This thing is horrible. By far my most expensive airbrush and the one I never use. It clogs, spits, and the air pressure has to be through the roof just to get it to feed paint. I pulled it completely apart, cleaned it all, reassembled and it sprayed fine for about 30 seconds then clogged up and started spitting again. Air pressure had to be so high it caused tip dry in seconds. I thinned the paint to water quality and the paint splattered all over my project when it decided to shoot out a big glob of paint. I purchased several cheap knock off Royalmax airbrushes that work like a charm. It's sad and a little depressing that my $30 airbrush blows my $100 plus Iwata away. So much for name brand quality, just buy the Royalmax, paints the finest lines and hardly ever clogs or spits paint. I love it and use it every day, can't tell you the last time I used this Iwata... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Possibilities are Endless. As a person who wants to be more crafty, this cutting machine has just become my new best friend.
Upon opening the box, my first thought was, where do I start? There are so many different instruction booklets, cutters, and other odds and ins included that it can be a little overwhelming if you have never used a cutting machine before. After taking a deep breath and reading and playing around for a couple hours, it quickly became clear that the possibilities are endless with this machine. Scrapbooking, making quilts, decorations, cards... you name it and this handy machine probably could help you out.
To make it even better, you do not have to have it connected or associated with a computer to use. You can scan or even draw your designs for cutting out. Plus, no cartridges to buy every so often to keep this thing going. Yep, it is official, the Brother ScanNCut may just be a 'wonder' machine.
It is important to note, however, if you have never used a cutting machine before, like me, it will probably help a bit if you take the time to read instructions and / or watch some instructional videos (there are some really cool ones out there and they have great ideas!). To be honest, my first attempts at cutting were less than perfect. The cutting machine is not rocket science, but it does take a while to really understand what it can do and what it is the "right" way to do it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you paint you NEED ONE. These are truly the best thing for acrylics !
I own three different sizes and I can not imagine painting in acrylics with out one!
The pallet is air tight and can keep your paints for days Or up to a week (I advise no longer than that without opening it up to get air, they can start to smell).
Caution ... Keep they tray upright at all times! if you turn it on it's side it will spill out any water in the sponge( if your lid is not on just right) and/or your paints inside will slide all together and make one big mess! Air it out after a week or clean it out if not you will have Major Oder problems from the paints or water in the container. (and I have experienced mold on the paints after 9 days covered.)
All in All these are great for acrylics. I have used them for my acrylic inks too with the little cups holding my mixes of color ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty neat machine. This is my first Cricut machine. I have had this machine for about 2 months. I had seen an informercial on Youtube and thought this would be great to have to help me with my scrapbooking. I had seen other Cricut machines but they were more expensive and bigger so I decided to try this one. For the most part I like it. It cuts pretty good and it seems you can do all sorts of things with this machine. I am still experimenting with it to figure out how to do things. I also noticed that the mat it comes with is very sticky so you have to be careful when you take your project off. They have a small spatula type thing to help you get your project off but you have to buy that separately. I just use a plastic 1 1/2" putty knife. It works great. You do have to clean it off though once in awhile otherwise the glue from the mat will ruin your project. The biggest downfall of this is that you don't get hardly any instuctions with it. You sign up to the craft room and then it helps you with a small project to get you going but that's about it. I checked on Youtube to see if I could find anything else and there are some things that I found that explained to me how to do it but I still to this day can't figure out how to do layering or what it is. It is a total mystery to me. One other downfall is that you have to buy their cartridges and unless you bid and win them from ebay cheap they are pretty expensive. All in all I do like this machine as soon as I figure out how to do layering I will love it:) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An amazing art brush set. <div id="video-block-R1ICJX91DK88XK" 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/E1Ed4BM3IBS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81lFez5HAGS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">I am not a pro at painting but I love anything art related. I used to paint a lot until I was in highschool but since University started I haven't had the time to sit down, relax and paint as I am often distracted by other things. When I was given the opportunity to test out these paint brushes I was really excited to get back to painting which had been one of the things I used to enjoy the most in my teenage years.
This art brush set is a complete package for me as I had not kept any of my old brushes, it's also great for pro painters as the brushes can make quite a few patterns and different strokes. The bristles on these brushes are very soft and it was really easy to paint with them. I used them with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Acrylic-Paint-Set-Artist-Quality-Paints-for-Painting-Canvas-Wood-Clay-Fabric-Nail-Art-Ceramic-Crafts-12-x-12ml-Vibrant-Heavy-Body-Colors-Rich-Pigments-Professional-Supplies-by-MyArtscape/dp/B00X3O70B2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Acrylic Paint Set - Artist Quality Paints for Painting Canvas, Wood, Clay, Fabric, Nail Art, Ceramic & Crafts - 12 x 12ml Vibrant Heavy Body Colors - Rich Pigments - Professional Supplies by MyArtscape</a>. I didn't have to use too much water while painting which was great.
Other then the brushes the packaging on these is amazing as well, all brushes are nicely held in the zipper bag so they are easy to carry around with me as well. These will also make a great gift for friends who like arts as it is one complete set. I am really happy with these and highly recommend them to others.
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I received this product free in exchange for my honest & unbiased review. All views represented above are my own and in no way influenced by anyone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not worth the money, doesn't really do much other than ruin the vinyl. not sure if there is a part missing, or if its just a cheap product. it definitely did not help keep the vinyl in place while cutting, as the vinyl just slid around and was ruined. there is no way to use a cut mat either while using this, unless i am missing something, so keep that in mind when purchasing. the roll doesn't stay in the feeder very well at all either. it just sits on top of little rollers, and when i slid the bar up against it, it didn't help support or keep it in place, and as the machine was cutting and moving the vinyl, it kept bunching the roll up, or causing it to unroll and slide around | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They don't hold their ink. I should've been wary of all the reviews from people who received free products, but that seemed to be an issue for a lot of brands so I overlooked it. My guess is those people only used the markers once. They do indeed work well at first. The problem is...you need to re-prime them nearly every usage which makes it VERY annoying if you intend on using them on a frequent basis. Instead of jotting something down quickly, you need to shake it and press down on the tip a bunch of times just to get started. I expected that on first use, but not daily. And because you're pressing on the tip so regularly, the tips split and won't write as finely after awhile. I store them upside-down and it does not seem to make a difference.
Colors are vibrant, so if you need it for one-time use, they'd be okay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love, love, love my Copic markers. My husband got these markers for me for my birthday. I was so excited because I had wanted Copic markers for awhile. I am not disappointed. These markers are easy to use, bright beautiful colors, and have many different uses. I still need to learn and work on how to use the markers like the professionals but I'm still having fun using my Copic markers. I have been working hard to do more reviews to help customers decide if the product is the right one for them. Therefore I thought it might be helpful if you knew my rating system and how I determine the star rating for each product I review.
I am very happy with this product! It has impressed me and served the purpose for which it was needed! It is a great purchase and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a this product!
I liked this product. I was able to use it for the purpose I needed but there are some flaws. I would be a return shopper for this product.
- This product was adequate, but most likely I would not purchase this product again.
This product disappointed me. I would recommend searching for a different product that would better fulfill your needs.
I did not like this product at all. I would not recommend this product to anyone and would probably consider returning it if I could.
If my review helped you in your decision, I would greatly appreciate your feedback by clicking the 'Yes' this review was helpful button below. Thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dont fall for it . I got this item a few months ago and I loved it at first but once i started using it, things turned for the worse. My problems with this pencil were whenever i tried to sharpen it, the tip broke off before it began to even get an edge, another was when you use it to shade it doesnt really look any different if you were to use a normal pencil!! I felt completely stupid for biting into this crap about this pencil being able to do anything better than a regular pencil already does. To conclude my advice is to go to the store and buy a pack of pencils for a dollar than to buy this waste of money for like 9. (That how much i paid for three) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Top Quality at a Reasonable Price Point. Great little journal. I do mixed media work and the watercolor paper holds up to layering and abuse beautifully. My grandmother has always spoken highly of Pentalic products, and as a master calligrapher she knows her paper! It is the perfect size to throw in my day bag to have around for whenever I need to doodle. The quality in manufacturing is apparent as well, the seams between the pages stay tight and the elastics haven't shown major wear/tear. The brush loop is a nice touch, and holds my sketch pen just fine (no more digging around in the black hole my satchel becomes). After I fill this up I'll definitely be purchasing again, or go for a larger Pentalic journal | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A poorer value compared to the RDP-400 series. While the twist eraser is excellent, the RDP-600 double-push pencil manages to look and feel cheaper than its lower-grade sibling, the RDP-400. For starters, the nose cone is chromed plastic instead of metal. The lead hardness indicator, which is normally a useful and desirable function for artists and technical users, turns out to be a friction-free ring... i.e. it spins around freely so that it never stays in place. The plastic body is also inaccurately depicted: I received a flat black pencil instead of the metallic red one shown on this page. It wouldn't be too bad if it was metallic black, but no, it's just a cheap flat black. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Copics are the only markers you'll ever need. Copics are amazing markers for any design proffesional they make amazingly crisp lines for a marker and are also blendable. They are great for anyone from Illustrators to Architects. In college when I had huge marker projects I was constantly running dry with other markers in the middle of an assignment and hated just throwing out money,then I discovered copics. They are more expensive then other design markers such as popular prismas but one of the things I love most about Copics is they are refillable which will save you money long term, so no more throwing away a $5 marker after only a few uses! These last so much longer between refills and a bottle of ink will last a long time I'd say up to four or five refills sometimes more. They also have more variety in colors than other marker brands. I have both this original set of markers and the sketch line but If you are debating between the two get the original markers they hold more ink and Copic makes dozens of different interchangable nibs so you really don't need both kinds, the sketches are just cheaper and have a flexible brush nib but you can buy one of those nibs for these. Over the years I've bought several of each color and installed the different nibs on each of them so I have this amazing multi lined styled marker arsenal, I would never use anything else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice little drawing set, and responsive customer service. I wanted to wait to leave feedback until I had a chance to try out all the parts of this nice little drawing set. So far, it measures up to my standards.
Using this drawing set, I was able to draw several nice little sketches (see one in the pic attached). The items included in the set (pencils of varying hardness and softness, a solid graphite pencil, charcoal pencils and sticks, 2 kinds of erasers and 2 sharpeners) are of nice quality. The harness scale of the pencils may be a little off - I am used to a 5H making a much lighter mark on the paper, but this wasn't a major issue for me. The eraser does a good job of erasing.
My one objection is to the fact that there is no included carrying case or tin for this set. The packaging does a nice job of displaying everything that is there for sale - but it is not practical for carrying with you. I will be storing these in a little leather artist satchel, or possibly a tin. I wish the set came with a tin already. However, for the price, it really is fine.
I would give this as a gift, and I will also enjoy drawing with this set myself. Because of the charcoal, I might not recommend it for a child younger than 9, but with supervision, even a small child could have fun with this. I would say that it would be an ideal gift for 6th grade and older, unless the child is already practiced in shading and using pencils of varying softness. A High school student, college student, or adult will also appreciate this set.
I am awarding 4 stars rather than 5 stars because it took almost 3 weeks for me to get the set, even though I ordered via Amazon Prime. The initial order was supposed to arrive Sept 5th, and then the ship date got moved to Sept 14th, but the set didn't arrive... HOWEVER, once I contacted Perfecto Gifts on Sept 22nd, they were super responsive and helpful, and within 2 days I had my drawing set in hand.
I purchased this item at a reduced cost in return for my unbiased review. (Order# 114-4775440-5126654) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
french sketch box easel, bummer. I do NOT recommend this product! It had flaws from the beginning. Although I received it in a timely fashion, and needed it for an extended art trip, it never held together the way it was supposed to! The size and weight are alright, but the three legs where supposed to 'click in' or hold in place, I had to hold the thing together with bungee cords! The legs flopped, the wood cracked, screws and hardware came off. It was a royal pain to put up and take down, and try to close it up with the legs flopping all over. You get what you pay for, a more expensive one may have been better. I was about to throw the thing over a cliff, but I bought a much more expensive, lighter weight aluminum easel, that I will have for the rest of my life. I may just give my poor, old French sketch box to Good Will, someone may have the skill to fix it. I recommend not wasting your money on this model! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointing For All But the Most Die-Hard Fans of Dyan Reaveley. ***
I love anything from Dyan Reaveley and really looked forward to this book. I also have a lot of Ranger products; in fact it is my favorite line of craft products. If you are a big fan of both you will probably enjoy this book; however there are some things you should know before you buy it.
(1) It is more of a booklet rather than a book. It is 52 pages stapled together, that's all.
(2) It is a step-by-step description of Dyan Reaveley's creative process. This is great, and I enjoyed that, but this is also available for free in YouTube videos all over the Internet. I am a fan, so I don't mind the duplication. You may not like paying for something available for free, especially at this price.
(3) The book is mostly about one journal page she does. Just one. Some others are featured a bit on the last few pages, but most of the book is just this one page.
(4) The book is filled with basically advertisements for Ranger products. I love them, but even I got a bit tired of this.
I would enjoy this more if it was an inexpensive e-book or PDF book rather than what looks like a regular craft book and then isn't. I would say to get it for big fans of Dyan, or if you know little to nothing about Ranger. Otherwise, you might be a bit let down. Dyan's newer book looks to be a bit more substantial; I will be getting that soon and hope to find improvements over this first effort.
Be sure to price-compare over the Internet. I find a wide variety of prices for this book here at Amazon!
Recommended for Dyan Reaveley fans and for people who want to find out what Ranger is all about and what types of products they sell.
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The best ideal yet. I love this item. I love collecting Cricut cartridges of all type and with the ease of the machine I have created magic. No matter if creating cards, murals, posters and signs this machine is worth its weight in gold.
Collecting and creating does bring about new issues though... space needed for storage. This slender, well designed plastic box is to Cricut what the carton is to eggs. I can store 18 books, cartridges and key pads in one single item. I loved it soo much that I had to purchase another not just because I liked it, but because it was needed.
The only this I could suggest to imporve this item would be produce the ArtBin with locking mechanisms in various colors. ith a variety of colors on the ArtBin I could store my cartridges by categories at a glance.
Yup, I love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellant Liquid Chalkers. The Liquid Chalkers are dustless, the ink doesn't run or smear and they won't dry out. Just wipe off with a damp cloth and write on it again. Don't use the pens on a porous chalkboard because the package tells you that it could be very hard to remove.
Liquid Chalkers are perfect for teachers, homeschool and for every home. They would be perfect for holiday decorations - write on glass ornaments or decorate windows. Homeschool moms could use these pens for many uses as would school teachers.
I really was pleased with how the chalkers wrote and how easy it was to clean up after writing with them. I would recommend them highly. You can order a 4 pk. of Liquid Chalkers for only $12.99 on Amazon right now! Order your Liquid Chalkers today - I know you will be pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
WARNING- ONLY HAS ONE HEAD. The ability to cut many things is great. here's a list of pro's n con's
pros - fairly easy to use. make your own cards and crafts. uses an number of different mediums (paper, foil, vinyl ext.)
cons- YOU DO NOT OWN YOUR PROJECTS you can only save them on their website. Everything is through their online server, if its running slow (and many times it is) you are waiting and waiting. Every time you want to create something you are sending data back and forth to their server. Not a big deal if you only do an occasional projects. Don't except to just pump out a card just before you leave as you may be disappointed. According to the company they plan on having a "mobile" app that can be run off-line and have NO plans on having a desktop version that is off line. I had considered using this to start a craft business but not being able to have a master copy of files in my possession and the response time too slow and aggravating in addition to employee downtime waiting, has taken this machine out of the running for a small business. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What a disappointment. Wasted my money & my time. First of all, the mannequin was broken. The shipping box and the rest of the items of this order were in good condition, but the mannequing box was open! and crushed! One of the mannequin feet was broken apart from the rest of the body. At first I tought that it could be easy to snap on the feet back into place, but it seems that the feet was once glued to the body (so it's officialy broken).
Second, The positions that can be achieved by the mannequin are very limited. Specially at the leg & hip interface that can only rotate forward & backward. Some of the mannequin joints are very hard to move, while others can be rotated in ways that are not natural to human body.
Not only I'm very disappointed with this order (in 3 years is the first time I receive a broken product), but the product itself doesn't have the quality and features that I expected based on the product description. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love These Paint Markers. I've placed 7 different Uni-posca paint marker orders. That should tell you how great they are. I have them in various sizes. They are the best paint markers I've ever owned! They last forever, have high-quality nibs, & never leak or run. I decided to order some Elmer's paint markers so I could get some metallic & neon colors & was sorely disappointed in them, I'm spoiled after using the Uni-posca. I use these paint pens for painting on rocks, painting on tiny stretched canvases, decorating gift boxes, on lettering wooden plaques, and on wooden blocks. They are excellent for all my painting projects!
Pros:
VERY long-lasting
Quality nibs
Good coverage
No leaks
No pools of paint on projects
Vibrant colors
Opacity
Great value
Dry quickly
Cons:
The ONLY con is the limited number of colors available | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for adults and kids alike. My wife is an artist, and my 4 year old is a budding artist, so this was more for them. My wife was very impressed with these pencils. She reports that they draw easily, with good, sharp lines. The colors come out nicely on the paper and are easy to blend. One of her other sets has very brittle leads, which is frustrating to have to sharpen all the time, but these are pretty sturdy so far. The only broken lead was due to my daughter dropping a pencil. They seem to last quite a while before needing to be sharpened too.
My daughter absolutely loves these pencils, because she gets many shades that aren't available in her 8 color crayola set. Its includes the perfect blue to color Elsas dress!
I received these pencils at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super Storage Solution. No wonder these binders are selling out as soon as they are stocked. I bought 3 because I wanted space saving storage my 36 cartridges- the original boxes took an entire shelf in my craft room. These only take 3" each, fully stocked with 12 cartridges and all the keypads and booklets. The binder is MUCH better than the storage boxes that held 8- each cartridge is easy to access in its own net sling and the booklets and keypads are together in their own pocket. The binder has 12 pockets and I put the booklets in the same order as the cartridges and made up an index sheet. TIP: I pulled out the foreign pages in the booklets to reduce the bulk and then slid the keypad within them to ease removal as a set. By the way, the zipper, which appears wavy in photographs, is straight and true once the binder is packed full. I plan to keep these at home for storage and take a jukebox or gypsy if I travel. (I cannot imagine using 12 cartridges in a short period at a crop.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The design is easily seen in the light and does glow in the . I am always doing some random silk screening project for myself or friends the current project is with glow in the dark ink. Now I have used the white and green before but was looking for additional colors to use on the bandanas. These bandanas will be for a dog birthday party that is kind of a rave theme. Mostly we will be at the dog park at dusk playing with the dog with anything glow in the dark dog friendly that we can find so birthday party bandanas is one of the things. My step daughter has drawn out a design and I have made a screen, now I am silk screening puppy party bandanas. The yellow glow in the dark ink is being used on light blue bandanas. The design is easily seen in the light and does glow in the dark. I tried to take a picture of it however it did not come out well. It does not glow bright but it does glow. Or at least it will until the dogs get mud on them while plying at the dog park at dusk. The ink applied smoothly with no problems, dried in the same amount of time as the non-glow in the dark inks that I have used. Overall, I am happy with the way the project turned out. Keep in mind these will not glow bright but they do glow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
All the words I needed to use with my temporary tattoos. Update 4/24 - I have now used this on wrapped and flat panel canvases and they work really well on those too. I did cut the words into "individual stencils" so I just used masking tape to tape them to the canvas, it does the job at holding them down and then I carefully lift off the tape and stencil off while the paint is still wet and go rinse them off. I bought more from this company and they are all made with the same flexible material and yield nice results whether I used acrylic, glitter or 3-D paints.
I loved these from the moment I saw them online and had a very specific purpose for them. I love tattoos but I'm not willing to go under the needle. I like positive and inspirational statements and like to have them on the hands, palms, wrists, feet to remind myself at any time what I stand for and it works (for me). So I bought these as stencils to use for temporary paint and glitter tattoos on my body. They are flexible enough, just enough to contour a wrist or a hand, it takes a little creativity and work to make them work perfectly. I used them on the side of my feet at the arches and they managed to get decent results, I still need practice. They are not made for that so I had to find a solution so that the stencil stuck to my body while I applied the paint/glitter or henna. I used a glue stick on the back and it stuck to my skin then I used a wet towel to remove the glue, the ones I have are water-based. I would do an allergy test first since glue sticks are made for paper and not skin. I will post an update once I use them on something other than skin. I plan on doing mini-canvases so we'll see. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My Favorite for Many Years. I have used ZIG markers for years. Some less used markers have lasted for years...literally. The flexibility of dual tip is a plus in my art projects. No bleed through yet maybe because the papers I use are a minimum of 25 lb weight. The ink flows evenly and holds a strong opacity. They're acid free and waterproof which is requisite. I like how the pen has ridged lines designating which end is which. It makes it convenient to remove only the right cap. I store the pens upright in a jar which is functional, inviting, and provides a fun splash of color in the room. I have no need for the light plastic case. I assigned four stars instead of five for two reasons. First, the set of 8 has two greens and omits an orange. I could make one green work for me and I really need orange. Second, I grab by cap color and the evergreen had one cap cover indentical to the pure green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
requires special cut depth, surface scratches easily, and is very stiff. at least it looks great. we used this for the first time over the weekend. beware, the regular vinyl cut setting does not get you a complete cut. we had to use the middle heat transfer depth setting on our cricut to get a clean cut without also cutting through the backing.
beyond that, the vinyl mars easily. even when using a brand new cricut-brand scraper to smooth out the vinyl, it left visible scratches on the surface. it's also much stiffer than standard vinyl, so the surface you're applying it to will need to be very smooth with little-to-no curvature if you want it to stay put.
not sure if this product will hold up for long. we applied it to a travel mug and it's stayed down for a few days, but after it gets handled a lot and washed a couple times, that may change. too bad, because the vinyl has a great metallic finish to it that looks awesome. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE these watercolors. These are hands down my FAVORITE watercolors! They come in a really large pan size and the colors are so vibrant and creamy- a brush dipped in some water is all you need to activate these- I bought my set last month and I am already buiying another set (just in case I run out!) Trust me, if you love vibrant watercolors get a set of these- I have the 36 pan set and I am so glad I got the big one-I truly cant say enough good things about these paints- Oh, and some people complain about the plastic case they come in, I am not sure why- I love mine. So many places to mix the colors and wipes nice and clean- very light to carry and compact to store also. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome for meditation, also defeats cyber-spying. I was a little dubious about how this product would actually work, doubting both the functionality and the durability (ironic for a zen product). As it turns out, this may be one of Amazon's top of the list gadgets for pure "cool factor." This meditation magic works exactly as advertised, and really helped me slow down and wonder at its coolness. Even helped me brush away the garbage of the office job and two hour commute.
You will notice I said all these things in the past-tense. That is because my wife caught me spending time with this, rather than the television. She was was impressed that she "appropriated" it for her kids at the day care where she works. So the kids are all zen, and I am zombified by the television again until I can get another one of these.
This review is based on a complimentary or deeply discounted product provided by the seller in exchange for a fair and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Straight from the crafting Gods. I was in the process of comparing these machines being the scrapbooking lover that I am. I was looking at the Cricuts and my cousin intervened just in time on a craft store trip with her when she urged me to check out the Silhouette and explained to me the whole cartridge dilemma you get stick in with Cricut. THANK GOD! I then narrowed my search on various sites to purchase one soon as I was asked to scrapbook a dear friend's gothic themed wedding (bikers that they are) Well I saw the best prices here on Amazon, with the bundle deals and all, which are pretty decent deals. Well, thanks to my awesome cousin, I was able to purchase this wondeful little contraption from Their website for an absolute steal. $119.00 with a $10.00, $25.00, and designer studio download card, as well as the tool kit (scraper, spatula, pick up tool, and some hook thingy, I have yet to explore. oh yes, and a cove for my beloved little machine. I got tired of trying to find cut outs of things I needed for my projects and the prices for these cutouts and stuff are outrageous. With this device, I can make just about anything I want. I am knew to this, never used one before, and I had it up and going in about 20 minutes. I'm of the opinion that you must have a computer from the 80s or be EXTREMELY unintelligent if you can't operate this machine. So easy. Sorry, Amazon, for cheating on you, your prices are the best, aside from this awesome holiday sale I was able to nab. However, i'm quite sure, I will be purchasing many more items here for this awesome little machine. I already purchased some ink pens for it on here and that was easy to do with the instructions given, even with me going about it like an excited year old. To new papercrafters, card makers, ect. This is one amazing gadget, and judging from my cousin's she joy with it, this applies to those experienced folks as well. This baby s gonna pay for itself quickly! Oh and just as I have been very happy with my Amazon Prime service from delivery to customer service and my Mayday button on my Kindle, I was extremely pleased with the speed in which my Portrait came from Silhouette. I ordered it from them on Thanksgiving, November 27th. Got home December 3rd and it was on my doorstep. It was as if I had ordered it from Amazon! I did have to pay over 20 bucks for delivery, bu for the bundle deal I got, I paid it happily. I am hoping to eventually sell items I make and upgrade to the Cameo. Such a mighty little thing even though it's not even much bigger than a loaf of bread. Craft on folks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Piece of Junk. I've never posted a review for anything I've purchased from Amazon, but I was so disappointed with this marker that I needed to vent.
Plain and simple it sucks. The ink is visible, even when dry, on almost every surface I applied it to. Additionally it seems to be very sensitive to the wavelength of the UV light that is emitted from your light source. One flashlight I used provided adequate results, but with another one the ink was _extremely_ faint, even with fully charged batteries. Finally, the brightness of the ink under UV light seems to have faded already just after a few days. Save your money, don't buy this item, you will not be happy with the results! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
top chalk paint performer... but not in this color for some reason. First, I have to say that I love Amazon and I have loved this brand of chalk paint for some time. Other colors that I had purchased from joann's have been wonderful and perform even easier and more beautifully than the expensive and well known "anne sloan" chalk paint. I have preferred this brand over Anne Sloan brand chalk paint for some time.... ts thick, doesn't have a strong odor, has easy cleanup with water and mild soap and renders easy/beautiful results. HOWEVER... this particular color (metallic gold) isn't metallic at all but a dark sewage green/bile color with an odor to match. Im guessing something is wrong with the ones I received? I'm not sure... but it was seriously disgusting and looked nothing like the color on the lid or through the container. The appearance and smell was so bad that I didn't want to even touch it. As always, Amazon returns are amazing so no complaints there at all whatsoever... but just wanted to share my experience with this particular color (i received 2 bottles and both had the same issue) and also my experience with this brand in other colors (deep black, sheepskin, grotto, nautical, oatmeal, etc... are all wonderful... so not sure why this particular color is so bad). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun but not useful. I bought these because they are really adorable, but (like another reviewer said) they stick together and then not to the page. If you're using them for a smash book, you can glue them down on one side, but if you're using them for reading or textbooks then they are useless! And if you do get them to stick, the other side curls up a lot. Also, a whole set of 10ish (the paint brush ones) totally fell off the cardboard. I've used a few of them a few times but and I really like some of the photos, but not others (I'm looking at you swimming lady drawing). So even though they are fun, they aren't practical (you need to add glue) or incredibly useful outside of scrapbooking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for sketching on the go or in the studio. Everything about this kit was exactly what I needed. The variety of colors and the high quality pigmented paints really gives you the best range of color mixing. I purchased a brush pen with a water reservoir for this palette and it is my go-to for watercolor sketching. Small and portable, with plenty of palette space for mixing color, the colors dry vivid and last a long time. I've recommended this to lots of my peers in art school and they've gotten them for themselves and say the same things. The only downside to the palette is if you mix a ton of paint on the palette, you cannot just close the lid. You've got to wait for the paint in the mixing wells to dry, or simply wipe it out with a paper towel. The navy blue rubber cover is a bit odd as you have to slide it in place, not snap it in. I usually just leave it off all together and find it closes just fine without it. Great little kit to toss in a bag and head outside for some plein aire painting or to have on a desk in the studio as it hardly takes up any space! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Garbage. Plastic parts. Nightmare. Already returned. This compressor unit broke the minute I turned it on out of the box - in from of a client. The reason? The compressor comes unassembled, the moisture trap is separate (and the screw fittings are plastic!) and out of the box you must screw that on the body of the compressor. Plastic to metal, at first blush I knew it would be a bad idea to tighten that too much. I was concerned that something could get into the gaping opening to the inside of the compressor. I was careful not to allow that to happen. Sure enough, the minute I turned the unit on a great clapping sound came out of it and it shook like crazy. I have to assume there was already some detritus in there. Any small piece of Styrofoam could have done it. Since this was a unit I bought for a client, I was getting them all set up. If I was not there personally to help them they would have been screwed since it was for fx tattoos for an LA theater performance that night! What a nightmare. Luckily I had my other compressor there for them to use. I had to go get them an equivalent kit from a hardware store next day. Talk about a waste of time and money. Unfortunately I've had good experiences with other units from TCP Global. It's just hard to tell which model comes complete and which ones are unassebled. I've ordered a few kits so I plan to update this review when I have that figured out. Just stay away from this one unless you want to take your chances. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Terrable orginazational baskets. Copic really screwed up big time when they designed this marker holder....Instead of having sturdy plastic storage racks in this case on the bottom....they include flimsy fabric basket holders that are probably great if you get or have all 344 markers. But if you are like most people and want to build your set a few at a time watch out because the baskets will NOT HOLD THE PENS and you will really get fed up with this...they will be laying down in your case with the pens coming out of the basket.....after investing 70.00 for the case I had to invest another 40.00 to get plastic holders to put in the bottom (instead of the baskets) so the pens now stand upright and in secure order with no chance of them falling out.
Copic what were you thinking | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
black fountain pen inks that are not of as good as Noodler's Bulletproof Black. You can spend a lot more money on other black fountain pen inks that are not of as good as Noodler's Bulletproof Black.
In my opinion, few if any black inks (that are suitable for fountain pen service) can even begin to compare favorably with Noodler's Bulletproof Black (Item #19001). Some other inks like Pelikan #4001 "Brilliant Black" come reasonably close; but still fall short in water resistance, and cost about twice as much, or more, per milliliter. Then, of course, there are certain status name black inks in fancy bottles that seem to be God's way of letting one show others that one has more disposable income than brains. When you buy Noodler's, you pay mostly for excellent quality ink rather than a fancy bottle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Aquash is your Best Friend. Prior to this purchase, I bought the Yasumoto Niji Waterbrush. My thoughts on the Pentel Aquash:
+The tip is flexible, supple, and retains its shape. It has an EXCELLENT spring, so that the largest brush to achieve fine detail.
+There's more water capacity. It's also easier to refill. With the Niji, you need to squeeze and release to get water into the compartment, and this is a little more annoying. The opening on the Aquash is a lot bigger so you can just put it under a faucet for a few seconds. The Niji might make it easier to suck in water from a cup though, which the Aquash would have more struggle doing.
+I would say that it is definitely a good alternative to expensive brushes such as sable (although I still prefer sable.) as it is portable and the cap protects the brush fibers.
Compared to the Niji brush, it can make finer strokes.
+I loaded an Aquash and the Niji with ink, and it works well. I have a Pentel Pocket Brush, and if I need to use an ink or replace it, this is far more economical.
+A side note: I like how I can stand with just a brush a sketchbook to paint plein air. It's really refreshing to not have to carry around a cup of water all the time.
+Plus, this is a really good deal. I mean, 3 brushes for $15? I would say go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to take only on Trips for Watercolor Sketching. I needed some of this size watercolor field books for my students. I had bought several watercolor traveling pocket size palettes with colors for them. I had also found some more of the same palette online with Amazon that was included with their own brand of 7" by 10" watercolor spiral bound field book. This other is only 24 pages of about 100 lb. cold press watercolor paper, while this watercolor field book has 36 pages of 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. And, as is mentioned, you can paint on both sides of the paper which makes it 72 pages. I like to take these field books on trips and sketch in watercolor as well as ink and watercolor. I plan to teach my students on some of the methods and materials that I use. This Fall at the end of class in November I plan to give my students a traveling watercolor palette with 7 by 10 inch watercolor field books as a gift. I have many repeat students, so I have to come up with something new each time. Some of my students have asked me to write a book so that while we are gone on our trips they can continue to paint along with me. Many of my classes I have given them free DVD of my demonstration as well as the live 30 minutes to a hour demonstration of the step by step method of doing a watercolor painting. We also give them gifts of 4" by 6" gloss photo of their completed painting. This watercolor field book with be another gift to our many students. We have used these field books in Yosemite, Monterey Bay, Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico and Paris. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
60 for a total of 10 pages = not worth it. Bought this Album to keep memories of my husband Coast Guard career. Said it can be expanded. When I received it I was happy to see it dies resemble the CG uniform closely. But what I noticed and didn't like at all was there were only 5 page protectors to put your memories in and no way of adding pages because of the fabric being so tight on the cover. No way is that fabric able to stretch to accommodate any additional pages. My husband was 22 years in the military and all the lifetime memories could not fit in 10 pages. Contacted seller and they agreed it wasn't possible to do so they offered me another scrapbook at half price which I accepted (I wanted to give them to hubby because he had to medically retire). So now I have two albums but still not enough pages to add a lot from his career. I am not buying another one especially not for $60 and only 5 page protectors and a total of 10 pages.
The albums I have seen from the other military services can be expanded. Which this one could too! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wish they would show the interior pages. I purchased this item in Couture because I liked all the items that came with it. I wish I could have seen what the interior pages looked like because I would have opted for a different folio as I did not plan my smash book purchase around fashion. I can salvage the folio though since you glue stuff all over the pages anyway. The pack of punch outs that come with the set are just okay. There were just a few that I would use and all the other ones will just go into the craft junk drawer for future possibilities. I am still happy with the purchase as it does come with quite a bit of stuff at a lower price than separate purchases. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice alternative to traditional oil paints. I have been wanting to return to my first love, oil painting, for years. One of my biggest hesitations has been the odor and solvents needed for clean up when using traditional oils. I do not have a separate area where I can paint so I have avoided working with oils. These water soluble paints still have a bit of a scent but it is not quite as strong and they much easier to clean up. Because they take longer to dry than acrylics blending and reworking are easy. This set has a nice range of colors. The tubes are pretty small but there's enough paint to complete a few projects. If you are unfamiliar with and want to try this medium this kit is a good place to start. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Recommended. These seem like fine brushes, however the selection of items included seems to be "random". The printing on the package shows an "Angle Shader" brush and a "Fan" brush - neither of which is included inside the package. These would have been helpful in painting my hand carvings.
There are 10 brushes, with several that are identical (not that useful). There are individual number markings on the brushes, which might be helpful, except at least a couple of number 2s, which are different from each other (same number, different brush design). As I said, "random". The only thing good about this purchase is that they were cheap, but you get what you pay for. I would not recommend purchasing these brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
struggle/ UPDATE. having problems with this light box - to fit my needs, it has to be close to item. I can prop it up but find that I keep putting pressure on 'on/off' button. It seems to dim very easy also - with very little pressure. Seems that the bottom line are that the controls of this light box are positioned right on the top where the actual lit screen is - this easily interferes with the lighting. So, I am trying to figure a way to control this better but so far, not too much luck
UPDATE: I have not used the Litup since I wrote my 1st review of it. I decided to read all the reviews because it just wasn't making sense to me why the lightbox would turn off with very little pressure. I then read that others were having problems keeping their units on. This has led me to believe that the product's design may be faulty or the on/off power button is way too sensitive, shutting it off with the weight of 1 regular piece of paper. Liteup or the seller did agree to refund 1/2 the price, at my request. However, they have failed to follow through. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Markers for ALL of your projects. These markers worked wonderfully, after shaking for 30 seconds and pressing the tip down to get the ink flowing (about another 30 seconds), they were good to go.
I tested the markers on a chalkboard cutout, chalkboard labels, and a window. They wrote beautifully without skipping and had rich, vibrant colors. They wrote equally easy with cursive and printing alike.
All 3 surfaces were easy to erase with a simple wet dishcloth.
I'll be using these to label a variety of materials in my classroom to get it ready for the new school year. I love that I'll also be able to use them on my classroom windows, posters, and a variety of other materials. The sky is the limit with these markers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great paint. This paint brand I feel is generally just a great brand. Personally, I love the addition of honey into the paint because it stays juicy and easy to pick up. This is a beautiful color and reminds me of burnt sienna. I will say out of the limited range I have of M.Graham, this one shrunk the most drying it into a pan.(I let them dry a week before touching.) Also, this one has a faint rust kind of smell .All of these paints are made of honey so they won't totally dry and they have a great pigment load.
TLDR: Beautiful color, stays tacky but dries and shrinks out of all my colors of m graham, kind of weird smell, re wets like a dream, and is close to a burnt sienna. All around a nice pigmented color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for glass painting. I got this pen to write on glass. My grandsons give their parents painted glasses (wine for mom and a pilsner glass for dad) for Mothers and Fathers Day. They have done this since they were really small. They have mostly painted flowers and bushes for Mom and we are still trying to perfect a good transfer of photos of them onto dad's glass. We bake them in the oven so that they can be used, washed, dishwasher washed... without any of the paint coming off. We used this pen to write on the glasses.. put accents on, their names, the year and so forth. The ink adheres to the glasses as well as the acrylic paints when baked. I'm quite sure that there are other purposes for this pen.... but I don't get that creative. It serves its purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Let me start this with. Let me start this review by saying I have never used oil paints in my life, nor did I realize just how extensive this skill goes. Oil painting is a whole new world that I don't think I'm ready to dive into just yet. However, I did play around with the paints. I probably wasn't doing anything correctly nor was I using the correct brush but I still had fun. These paints glide on smooth, and the colors are vividly bright! I tried a few different ideas until I leveled with myself mentally that a rainbow is probably going to be the only thing I could manage - and I still somehow messed it up, but A for effort and I had fun and that's all that matters.
If you're new to the oil painting world, teach yourself or learn from someone else. Make sure you have all the tools that are necessary and watch youtube! I like that there were SO many different shades of all the colors in this set, and I feel like it's a heavy duty, professional set of paints. It's very well packaged and it will make a lovely gift to someone in my family!
*I received this product at a discount for my honest, unbiased opinion which in no way affects my review. If at any time, I find a flaw or a difficulty with a product, I would then update my review to see fit.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but it's excellent for my needs. Just received this easel and I am very impressed with the quality. Of course it's not one of the "name brand\expensive" easels, but it's excellent for my needs. The reason for the four-star is that as other people have mentioned they really should include some assembly directions. Even though it did not take long to figure it out, thank goodness for the picture on the front of the box, it only took me a short time to put it together. Probably the only problem I had was figuring out where the little gold strips/bars with the notches on them went. So hopefully this might help others figure it out. When you are assembling the black knobs, if you look on the inside where the knobs will go through you will see an indentation with the holes where the little notches go that are on the gold bars. I believe these are to help the wood from splitting when you are screwing down the black knobs really tight. I think someone mentioned that there wood was splitting, possibly they didn't put in the gold bars. Hope this is helpful. I would surely purchase this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The pictures came out great but when I saw a pack of gel pens . I just started using the adult coloring books and initially started with colored pencils. The pictures came out great but when I saw a pack of gel pens in Walmart it brought back old school feelings and I bought the pack. Not nearly as many colors as this pack but it made me realize coloring with the pens is AMAZING!
I ordered this set and with prime it came in two days. The set is amazing! No duplicates and the colors are the nice and bright. There is a very good selection of glitter, metallic and flat pens. I was even surprised by the swirl pens! Most of the pens are nice and smooth and the ink is nice and thick. There are some colors/pens that I need to have an extra sheet of paper to scrape on when the rollerball jams up but its not that big of a deal.
I realize that I'm going to need another pack fairly soon as the ink definitely goes fast when you are doing a larger area. So far I've colored about three pictures and am doing good on the ink levels.
I'm about to order another pack for my mom! Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not what I expected - and never again. I've always heard, through other artists, that Stillman & Birn sketchbooks were some of the best; maybe at one time they were. I bought this particular one specifically for a 30 day watercolor sketch challenge; the Beta is supposed to be able to handle watercolor and other wet media. I'm quite disappointed in the quality of the paper and in the binding too. Once you attempt to open it flat, things start loosening and I think that it might completely fail before the 30 watercolor sketches are done. It's horrible at handling wet media, curling and rippling terribly! You cannot soften an edge or pick up a bit of paint along an edge where it shouldn't be; the paper simply starts pilling and peeling. This has been such a pain to work in that I've actually started doing my sketches in another sketchbook-the old reliable brand that I have used for years, which has great quality paper and handles watercolor perfectly! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I liked how the brush performed, but not with the packaging. I was excited to receive this brush since I have ordered a different brush about a year ago and I was very happy with it, however I was disappointed with this one. The brush itself works beautifully and it does what the product states with the snap of the brush and how it retains its point, but how I received the brush is what I am frustrated with. Upon opening the package I found the brush with absolutely nothing protecting it. No plastic protector or plastic wrapping around it and because of this a couple of hairs were just completely bent and had to be removed. I have ordered dirt cheap brushes before and even then they have come with little plastic protectors around them, and for a brush from a highly regarded and professional brand such as Da Vinci to send a brush that doesn't have even a protector on it is really disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonder Pen and Company. These chalk markers are great. They dry quickly so your writing doesn't smudge. I split the box of 4 with my mom and she has raved about them as well. They have a chiseled tip for different styles of writing, but even the small end isn't super fine. It works very well for writing on labels on my Ball jars and I am 100% satisfied with this purchase. The company even sent me an email asking how I liked the product and if there was anything they could do to make packaging, shipping, appearance, anything at all, better for their customers. They informed me that they were a small business so taking the time to reach out to their customers one-on-one and ask opinions and even REPLY to my response was a giant check-mark on the positive for this company. Would recommend these to anybody looking for a chalk marker/pen for their chalkboard labels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I received two of the same color in a pack of multiple shades of each color. First, the pros: I received what I ordered, specifically 48 colored pencils. All of the tips and pencils were fine and unbroken. They color well enough for my needs. I even received the case in the color pattern I had wanted. You cannot choose; so, I only had a 33% chance, but I did get it! Second, the cons: The similarity between the colors of the pencils is so close, they are almost indistinguishable. I could have bought about 18 pencils for all the difference it made to have 48. Even worse, I received two #534 "teal" pencils. So, my suggestion to someone buying colored pencils, pay close attention to the colors. They display them deceptively, but there's almost always a picture with all the colors. Don't think it's just your computer monitor not picking up the color definition; this was my mistake. For most of the colors, the shade difference is so nominal that only someone of the most discriminating visual tastes would ever notice. The reverse of my complaint, though, is that when the "favorite" shade runs out, I have 2 or more pencils that are significantly similar to take its place! I'm not saying they are bad; I'm just saying to make sure you want 3 reds and 4 yellows and 6 blue/greens before you buy this 48 colored pencil pack. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Something for Everyone in This Collection. I recently jumped on the adult coloring book bandwagon. If you are reading coloring book reviews, you're either looking to add to your collection or you are curious about this whole adult coloring fad. Either way, I think you will be impressed by this collection. I have about 6 different books by various artists ranging from seasonal to animals to patterns. Some are quite detailed and a bit tedious and others require less of a coloring commitment. This book runs the range, which I really like. I can find the level of detail that matches my mood and the time I have available to spend coloring.
When I first received this coloring book I was a little concerned about a couple of things:
1.) The book is not your typical 8.5 X 11" size, it's 8 X 8". I wasn't sure if that was a positive or negative thing.
2.) The pages are 2-sided and I was sure that I would get bleed through when using markers.
3.) Some pages had lots of white space around the picture, others had a background. I didn't know what to think about such different styles in the same book.
Well, after using the book for a while, here's what I discovered about my concerns:
1- The smaller size is a nice change! It fit in my purse, the subject matter just seems to center better on the page and I didn't miss the bigger page size at all.
2 - I used markers to color the page, and to my surprise, I had absolutely NO bleed through on the other side. The pages are nice heavy weight stock.
3 - I really love the diversity in the book. Although each page can be quite different from previous pages, I really like each page for different reasons and look forward to coloring them all.
This is a great collection for beginners or those just looking to add something new to their collection.
I have included some pictures to show the diversity in the book. The first picture is colored with markers, the second photo shows the back of the page I colored to show there was no bleed through from the markers.
**Disclaimer: I received this book for free from a Facebook Mom Group Giveaway for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great idea, but poor implementation. The set comes with markers that contain the ink. Make sure to push the pen tube all the way in. Once in, practice a little on a sheet of paper. If goop appears at the tip, adjust the nozzle until it no longer does so. Wipe off excess goop onto the paper. Play around with the settings until you have a even consistency and the right flow of ink.
Now that you are ready to paint the vehicle, get those stencils snug against the vehicle. Start painting, and don't rush the process. Once painted, switch to the fan mode to help dry it faster. If you are not happy with the results, you can wash the paint off the van. I was surprised by this because I know there is a big community out that that custom paints these mini cars to look amazing -- and they use permanent paint. I originally thought this product was to support that community, but this product would be laughed at in those circles.
So my criticism is that the stencils plus the paint doesn't lead to tight patterns and the patterns are a tad boring. I think it would have been better to have a paint set with brushes (no air brush), and give children ideas of what to paint. For example, a '57 Chevy with a red top and a black body. Maybe include decals too or other tools to get nice lines and patterns. With this set, a kid is going to finish painting the car, and (a) no one will likely be impressed and (b) the effort will be wiped eventually. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not their best book, still good. Probably my least favorite Smash Folio. Still a good book, just not as impressive as some of the others. Calling it retro is silly. I'm a big fan of vintage and retro themes -- this is not that. There are one or two pages that look older but mostly it's a lot of blank pages or ones with giant text on them. For example a two page spread = the first page is just the words "You Betchya" in the center of the page, page 2 of the layout is done in the same color and is a guy winking and giving you a big thumbs up (taking up virtually the whole page).
Some of the blank/blanker pages = it's still a very usable book. It's just not their best. If you are just building a collection of Smash books, this is fine. If you're just starting out and want to be wow'd -- try their other books.
If you have your own pens and glues (or tape runners) you'll want to use those. They just seem to work out better. This pen is awkward to hold and has a lighter ink that my good pens do. The glue is just average. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute but weak. Every crafter has one, you can't do scrapbooking without mini staples. They look cute and are perfect for attaching slips of paper, etc. But this tool didn't even last me one box of staples before it broke.
When I had to add more staples, something inside snapped. Maybe I'd gone through 50 staples. If a staple represented a human year, I guess 50 uses would be the time humans start to break down. But a stapler is a machine and 50 should mean nothing.
I didn't send it back because it took me a year to use Those 50 staples, but it was disappointing. I am not one of those who staples through wood or anything complicated either, just paper.
One star for cuteness and another star because peer pressure says you can't craft without one. No more stars because it's way too expensive, and has a famous name attached, to break after just a few uses.
So hopefully, this one will last longer, meaning I'll get a few boxes of staples of use before it breaks. Or forget the peer-pressure, and back to zots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great, a little weird at first. The re-usable Xyron devices have a much more obvious direction and process. Normally you stick the item in through the top while gravity holds it in the entry ramp (e.g., the X-shaped model), and pull it through the bottom.
This one is a bit odd because you insert the soon-to-be-stuck item horizontally. So you need to either make sure it sticks a little before starting (so it doesn't fall out), or hold the box tilted slightly toward the "out" side (not standing level on the table). That's probably harder to describe than to experience, and it isn't a big deal after you get the hang of it. But this model does sacrifice ergonomics for efficient [disposable] packaging.
It's a pretty simple device, just a roller which applies a sticky layer to the back of your printed graphic. Be aware that it does not add anything to the top of your new "sticker" (except a loose sheet of plastic which helps it slide through). After I pull off that temporary slip sheet, I like to add a layer of clear packing tape to give it a smooth protective finish.
The sticky substance is of very high quality. It really is a good sticky layer as you would expect from a real sticker. It sticks well, and does not come off easily as some sticker sheet products do. This is really the thing you are buying, and it is very good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Missing Power Adapter. I was really looking forward to using this spray booth, but when I opened the box and put it together I discovered that TCP Global Corp did not include the power adapter. I checked everywhere in the box and all of the compartments on the Spray Booth, but no luck.
When I contacted TCP Global Corp about the issue they said I had two options; to process a return/replacement request through Amazon or that they would have to take a power adapter from another kit to send as they do not sell them separately. I let them know that I really did not want to return the item (Amazon could not offer a Replacement, only a Return was available) and would prefer it if they could send me a power adapter. TCP Global Corp then responded that they could not send me a power adapter as they do not sell them separately. I am now in the process of returning the Spray Booth and I really hope that the return goes smoothly, I will now avoid purchasing from TCP Global Corp in the future.
NOTE: Since I could not use the spray booth, I have no idea how efficient it is. My review is solely based on my experience with TCP Global Corp. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This gift bag punch is so good for certain uses only. This gift bag punch is so good for certain uses only. When I bought it at first i thougt i can do larger type of bags. But once i used it I realized that i can do bags as tall as i can by choosing the length of papers i need. For example u can use A4 length or you can use 6inches paper in length. However the width is very small even if u chose the large option and did ur math to create a bigger bag, It will still not be wider than 9.2 cm wich is 3.625 inches. The width of the small size bag is 6.7 cm which is 2.625 inches. And the width of the medium size bag is 7.9cm which is 3.125 inches.
The other thing that annoys me is that even if i chose to use this punch to create the bags that i need, if i used 230 gsm papers its still can tear if i put heavy things in the bag. So if anyone knows what type of paper i can use to have a good strong bag even if it was small, please let me know!
And if you have any questions u r welcome to ask. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these artist pens. Pitt "Artist Pens" really are that - an artist pen. These are not kid's magic markers. The colors are beautiful and this 24 count box is a fairly comprehensive set, but there are also sets containing only grays (and they are gorgeous - from warm beigy grays to cool misty ones), and sets specifically for landscape and portrait, with more specific colors. The tip tapers to an elegantly fine point, and when used more heavily they approximate a #3 brush. One of their best features is that they do not dry out! If you keep the covers on they will last for years - I have had some for over 10. There is also a jumbo size marker in this line which is great for Sumi-e work. You cannot go wrong with any of the Pitt pens or sets - they are worth every penny and make terrific gifts for yourself or someone else. No, I am not paid by the company for this glowing review - I'm just an old artist who loves really fine materials and it's a pleasure to use these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The paper is amazing and the addition of the string which allows you . The sketchbook is very light and has a very smooth texture alongside the paper. The paper is amazing and the addition of the string which allows you to keep track or lock your sketchbook is convenient. There's a back pocket inside the back cover of the sketchbook perfect for mediums which you use to sketch such as pencils and pens. The customer service was superb. After purchasing a book, they will send you a coupon which works on single or bulk purchases. The coupon is 50% off the original price and can be used for a single purchase of any quantity of medium sized books. I immediately got the medium books because I know that I will be sketching a lot more. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Enjoyable sketchbook. Was looking for a new sketch journal and this might be the answer.
The paper is thick and can truly handle whatever you throw at it. The surface is smooth as a good hot press paper should be.
I did a sample page just to see how the book will fair which might help others with a purchase.
Pencil is a given and comes up well. I used a kneaded eraser in the example page so a more traditional variety will pull it all off the page if you are the gouging type.
Inks do well and washes hold up nicely. The paper doesn't warp a bit. Some inks are a bit wetter and can feather but thus isn't the norm. The Schreibtine ink was rather wet and out of the three I tried was the only one to bleed. The lettering was done with a dip pen and the was with a brush. Private Reserve was by far the best ink on the page.
Watercolours hold up well but washes will blossom easily. So if that isn't your style, be warned. I selected three colors as you see and tried to remove the colors once dry. None of them were successful.
The calligraphy metallic was not removable... I don't get much shine here but perhaps on black paper it would work better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the colors. Love the colors!
When I first recieved the markers my kids were so excited to try them. We used regular chalk prior to trying liquid Chalk. There is no comparison. The liquid markers are very vibrant and easy to see on the chalk board. To get the markers to work property you have to press down on the tip give it a little shake until it fills up. After the initial set up they wrote perfectly.
They liquid markers are a bit more difficult to erase off the chalk board but with a little extra pressure, there was not problem. I would definetly recommend to anyone.
I recieved this product at a deeply discounted price for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic Silk Scarf Kit. I am so excited and can't wait to order one. This kit is exactly what I've been hoping for a low cost silk scarf kit with more COLORHUE colors to complement the one I got for Christmas. And you included the dye colors I most want. I've been craving Pumpkin since I took a silk scarf class with Valerie Vavrik and learned that was her favorite COLORHUE dye to use for overdyeing (and saw how beautifully it blended the scarves we did in class). The twig pattern scarf is a perfect match for us nature lovers. And what can I say, Turquoise happens to be one of my favorite colors (and impossible to get blending the original 4 colors I understand). Can't wait to mix Turquoise with my Electric Blue and see all the fun shades of blue I can make. I'm envisioning a scarf featuring different varying shades of blue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for beginners, order a different airbrush though. Works really well. However the airbrush that comes with it is not really good. I probably have to order thinner because its just not working out to well. Luckily I ordered another airbrush that works great with it and the paints that came with it. I like the compressor. When its done filling the take it stops running so it is not running all the time, which I like because I don't want it to overheat. The compressor does get hot if ran to long, but I have not had any issues with it at all. Its a great starter kit for a beginner like me, so know I am making my own stencils and still practicing. The instructions are not the greatest, but I watched youtube videos on airbrushing and installation which was nothing. If it came with a better airbrush I would of given 5 stars....that about the only flaw. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't waste your money. Don't buy these pens. They are NOT felt pens like you are used to using. They contain paint that comes out a ball valve metal tip. It does not come out smoothly to allow printing. Nothing comes out unless you pound them on a surface extensively, then the paint will come out IF you hold the tip down hard against the spring. But it comes out in a big blob. You can smear the blob around trying to make letters out of it, but usually you end up cussing. Between uses the paint dries up making it very hard to get the paint to come out again. I am very disappointed in Sharpie for letting this piece of junk even go on the market. You are better off using paint pens that do have a felt tip, although there are no fine point versions of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect product for my first painting project ever. I am very happy with these. I have literally never painted before in my life. Ever! I'm an engineer and I couldn't be farther removed from the arts. However, I love to build props for Halloween and I decided to build my own Hitchhiking Ghosts from Disney World's Haunted Mansion ride. I made them out of rigid foam insulation and then primed them. Now I was left with a need to "bring them to life" and painting was the only way to do that. I had no clue what I was doing but decided I would try acrylic paint. I bought this set since I needed the black, blue, and white colors. I bought a set of paintbrushes and just went to it! I was just guessing my way through, mixing colors to get the right shade and then painting as best I could. I was very happy with the results and I don't think I could have done it without a good quality acrylic paint like these. It went on so smoothly. I would absolutely buy this brand again if I ever needed to paint something else! Please view the pictures for the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Totally Recommend. Years ago, I purchased the original Cricut and was thrilled with the idea of cutting fonts and images to create my own ideas. While using the original, I noticed an usb port and could only imagine what Provo had in-store for this feature.
Well the times has come for this little usb-port (and now wireless)! I am THRILLED to be able to create designs of my own and have them print in my craft room! I especially love the diversity of the products that can be printed, cut, and embossed, from thin paper to wood and leather!
There is a slight learning curve, and you need to be connected to the internet, but we are smart and usually connected when we want something, so this is no bother. And if and when you need assistance, The Cricut team is ready to assist by phone,or on Facebook, they are a happy bunch!
I recommend this output device to anyones designing arsenal! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
the more happy I am writing. <div id="video-block-R2NP112BC8N72E" 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/B1IoYTm3RiS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71cBCl7j-GS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> When it comes to pens, the thicker the ink, the more happy I am writing. I prefer BOLD ink, but good luck trying to find BOLD, as it must not be that popular. The only decent pens that call themselves BOLD come with a high price tag, even for someone that LOVES pens.
The reason why I don't use the Micro/Extra Fine pen is because I have yet to find one that doesn't skip the ink when writing.
When it comes to pen manufacturers, Paper Mate is one of the best. The Flair Medium Black pens are one of my all-time favorites. They have listened to their
customers and came out with the Tip-Guard, which is pretty great because without it the tip can be damaged and basically you end up with a sub-par pen. Honestly, this is a pen for serious pen fanatics and those you care what their writing looks like.
PROS:
1. Won't bleed through paper to the next page
2. Smooth writing with no skips or stops
3. Writing will look professional
4. Even works great with
art projects
5. Not some cheaply made marker
6. Fluidity of Ink never disappoints
7. Felt tip is comfortable to write with
CONS:
1. None so far.
If you are looking for a high-quality pen or a great writer, then the Paper Mate Flair is for you.
Item received at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Much Richer & Vibrant Than Other Markers. My wife wrote the following review:
"My Pen-Art Twin Tip Drawing Markers were first used for sketching botanicals but then I discovered that they the thinner end of each tip provides fantastic writing pens for personalized letters and birthday cards. The 12 colors are richer and more vibrant than typical markers found at a Staples or Office Max. These 12 colors really rock to provide unique sketching sessions or drawing beautiful posters. While I planned on sharing these markers with my 7 year old granddaughter, I have decided to keep all of them for myself as they are so pretty and practical for both writing and drawing! I was provided these 12 markers at no charge with a request but not requirement that I provide an honest evaluation of them." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Happy Mix of Markers and Chalk without the Fumes or Dust. It wasn't until a month ago that I had been introduced to regular white chalkboard markers. I loved them so much, that I wanted to get some colored ones to use on my whiteboard, as well as other projects that may come along. I have been using these Chalkmaster colored markers consistently for a couple weeks now, and I'm very pleased with the results. They work great for a lot of different uses. I typically put them to work on my mirrors and whiteboard, but they also work great on windows and chalkboard labels. This eight pack of chalk markers includes a great assortment of vibrant colors, including pink, purple, orange, red, blue, green, yellow, and white.
The box even includes two additional reversible tip replacements, so if one of your markers gets too worn, you can just pop a new one in. In order to switch the tips, you do have to pull it out with your fingers. I am not a fan of getting ink on my fingers when I want to do this (I guess it is a little pet peeve of mine). It would be great if they made a set that had the fine tip on one end and the larger tip on the other. You also have to be careful when priming the tips (this gets the ink going). If you pump the tip too much, it can becomes a dripping mess. I always recommend doing it over a covered surface while getting things started. I noticed that these two things seem to be very commonplace with many other brands of chalk markers, as well, not just this one.
All in all, these markers write extremely well and when it's time to erase any writing, they wash off easily. All I need to do is use a damp paper towel or cloth and the surface becomes completely clean. When it comes to inside the house, I actually prefer chalk markers over regular chalk any day, especially since there's no need to worry about nasty chalk dust. These work just like a regular marker would, only you don't have to worry about toxic ink fumes and they wash off in a breeze. Although I received a complimentary product to evaluate, all views and opinions here are unbiased and purely those of my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Magical tattoo ink. I've gotten a few tattoos in my time, always with the ink they have at the tattoo parlor. But I bought this one on my own and Holy CRAP is it magical. 1) It makes the tattoo process painless. It made it feel like they were just drawing on me with a ball point pen. 2) It made the opposite sex immediately attracted to me. As soon as the ink went into my skin all the women in the joint came over and started to run their hands all over me. I went to the 7-11 afterwards to get some Steel Reserve and a female Keith Stone invited me to here double wide for some toilet wine and afternoon delight. 3) the following day I woke up to discover I had all the powers of a ninja. I could fly, turn invisible, bench press 750 lbs, and had telepathy. 4) I became unbelievably luck, that week I won the Spanish National Lottery and received an e-mail from Nigerian Royalty that they were going to give me part of their fortune if I could help them transfer it and all I needed to do was wire them some collateral. Since using this ink my life has made a complete and total 720. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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