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Vibrant colors. I am so impressed with these colored pencils! I have Prismacolors, Derwent Colorsoft and Faber-Castell colored pencils - all soft leaded and extremely good pencils. I also have Crayolas and Sargents (both are harder leads). These colored pencils are in-between soft and hard. I'd say they rank closer to the super soft-leaded expensive pencils than they do to the harder leaded pencils. The lead is almost as soft as the more expensive brands. The color is very rich, vibrant and they are smooth. I really didn't need another set of pencils. In coloring, sometimes it is nice to have harder leaded pencils which lay down really smooth color and for that I recommend Crayola. And my favorite soft leaded pencils? Best of all is the price of these pencils - you just can't beat them for the price. If price is a concern then I would recommend these above all others for coloring.
As an Amazon customer, I know how annoying and difficult it is when reviewers cant be trusted. So, I would like to say that whenever I provide any reviews I always take my time and make sure I understand and have used the product in order to give an educated review. It's important to note here that I received this product at discounted price for my honest and unbiased review. Still I try my best to provide all the useful details in the review rather than misrepresenting a products quality in order to please a seller and I know good sellers always look for true feedback.
I did receive this product at a discounted price or free in exchange for a fair and honest review, we take our time and study each product before we leave a review and are strongly thoughtful when we leave a review, we are very pleased with this item and feel that it's a great value that you will be pleased with as well, we appreciate you taking the time to read this and we hope it will help in your buying decisions, thanks again and have a great rest of the day !!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I was BEYOND pleased with these markers. I was BEYOND pleased with these markers!! The color pops like crazy, especially when it's applied to a black surface. We are using these for a neon dance party. Yesterday we used them to paint graffiti - they look colorful and fun under regular light and they glow like crazy under blacklight. Can't wait for the party this week!! The markers were very easy to use, you just have to make sure to follow the directions to "prime" the markers. It took a tad longer than I was expecting for the tip to fill with paint but once it did, the paint flowed smoothly and the markers created beautiful lines. Seriously, these markers were dynamite! Easy to use, brilliant color, and very easy to clean up. When I made a mistake while it was still wet, I was able to wipe it off easily.
The company was a delight to work with as well. I loved the quick and helpful correspondence that I received from them. I highly recommend them to ANYONE and EVERYONE. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you want THE BEST Precision Markers that are ALSO A GREAT VALUE, Then Look No Further -- Buy Copic. For lasting value, and precision, you cannot beat Copic markers. You may find markers that are cheaper initially, but they will not be as good, and will cost you more in the long run. Copic markers are initially a bit more, but they last a long time, and UNLIKE other markers, these are refillable! And the refills are a good value.
Copic markers are a combination of comfort, precision, and reliability -- an extension of the artist! Truly a joy to use, and a reliable tool that you will depend upon for years to come.
Serious artists who want to use the best product and not waste money -- look no further! Copic is the brand for you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best 15mm Chalk Marker I've used. I use chalk markers almost every day of my life. The size of most of my projects requires the 15mm size marker. Until I discovered the ChalkOla markers, I was destined to only use red, blue, yellow, white, and green. None of which were very bright. So, needless to say, when I received this package full of bright colors I was already excited. The first time I used the ChalkOla marker, I was very pleased to see a little bit of a chisel tip. That subtle change in the tip makes a world of difference when making a large sign. The color came out smooth. Other brands that I have used many times come out slowly and then as you press to get more ink, it comes out really fast leaving you with a pool of in and a sign that you have to redo. The ChalkOla 15mm markers definitely did NOT do that. I am extremely happy with the results I received from these markers and will definitely be purchasing more in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So fun! But defectives received, again. Update 4 weeks later from 5 to 3 stars :
I opened the orange to use for the first time, and not only was it broken, there was hardly anything there! I've added a photo, and shown how much crayon there was in the tube all the way untwisted -the piece in the desk in the background is the lid- Very disappointed.
This is now the second tim holtz product I've purchased from amazon, that is defective ( mini distress inks arrived so extremely dry, that some were unusable) I will be purchasing them only in person from now on, so I can make sure I'm not getting duds, this stuff is too expensive to gamble on.
These are so fun!! Great medium addition to my art journaling. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very smooth surface, takes Acrylics well. I use any board or canvas I can get on sale. I am amateur painter that paints for fun and stress relief, not an expert. I found this canvas very nice, I used acrylic paints. It has a nice smooth surface that takes the paint nicely. I prefer not to be able to see the tiny pattern of the canvas through my paints. I also prefer not to have to use tons of paint that just gets sucked into the surface. Its all personal preference. My other brand has a rough surface when I run my hand over it, this is smooth. Otherwise they look similar. As a five pack it comes with every other canvas wrapped individual so all five in one plastic over wrap and then two individual wrapped in between the front, back and middle canvas. I would use this product again based on price. I give it 5 stars because I did not have to prep it with extra gesso to get the surface they way I like it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Five Stars. This is an updated after use on a couple of paintings: I bought a set of these brushes and 2 brushes that my friend recommended. My friend is a professional painter and uses Silber Ruby Satin brushes so I ordered a #2 and #4 of that brand. After using all of these brushes on a few paintings, I'm ordering 2 more sets of these Artists Specialty Shop brushes. Yes, the Ruby Satin brushes are thicker (so they'll hold more paint), but I can get 24 brushes Artists Specialty Shop brushes for the discount online price of 4 Ruby Satin brushes. And the Artists Specialty Shop quality are really great for the price. After all, you can never have enough brushes :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. Our slime didn't turn out (through no fault of the pigment, definitely the recipe I tried), however, the thermochromatic pigment did just what it said it would. The shame was that I didn't realize it was working until I went to wash the slime out of the bowl...
Did I save that bowl and make my students watch me stick it in warm and cold water? Yes I did.
Was it as cool as it would of been had they been able to play with it in slime form? Not really.
But we were still super impressed and it started a great dialogue and interest during out science unit. I will definitely be trying again after I find a good slime recipe. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great value starter kit but does not come with Fluid 100 paper like their photo. I am giving this 4 stars because even though in the product description it does not specifically say Fluid 100, the seller's pictures on amazon and the picture on the box I got show Fluid 100 paper which is better quality. However, what actually comes with this kit is Fluid cold press. So in a way, it's misleading and they need to update their product photos. Anyways, even with the paper not being Fluid 100 like their photo, this is still a great deal at $43.99. This set will save you a few dollars. I looked up the cheapest prices for the individual items and this kit was still priced better and with free prime shipping. Do not buy it for $74.99 though. Just wait for the price to go down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A must have if you want versatility with your Cartridges. I've had the Expression and Design Studio for close to 2 yrs now and I find the DS to be a must have. Since you can view your images before you cut you waste less paper. One of my favorite features is the ability to weld images or letters- words come out like a strip so I don't have to mess with lining up letters.
I also love the hide contour feature which allows me to create shadows for those items that do not have a shadow feature on the cartridge, like most of the solution cartridges. I love the fact that I can save my designs to my computer/external hard drive for future use. I tend to scrap at night and when I'm ready to go to bed, I can easily save my work and pick up where I left off the next day.
I just finished a project that had 12 images on the virtual mat and along with the jukebox I was able to cut everything at once.
There's a lot of tutorials and blogs dedicate to the use of this software. I highly recommend you look at them first before making a decision. I won't use my cricut without it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for Elementary Students. I used these paint pens for a fourth grade class project where students painted checker boards on 12 x 12 inch unfinished wood. The paint covered the wood nicely and dried quickly. Students were even able to almost immediately re-paint areas where they mixed up their square patterns and had to fix colors. I split six packages as well as some woodless color pencils among 22 students. They used them for about 3 hours. I was then able to use the materials for another classroom of similar size for the same amount of time. None of the pens have dried out. There were no messes. The students were able to easily control the paint flow and they thought the pens were fun to work with. I will absolutely purchase these again for painting projects with young students. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
disappointed. If you are looking for nice colors these stamp pads do come through. However, in construction, this item was seriously disappointing. First, mine arrived one stamp pad short. Second, the nice little stack comes apart easily, leading to many, many, many occasions where they fall apart from each other and make a mess everywhere. Did I remember to say MANY? And there is no way to store them separately as they are each the cover to the next color. Also, the stickers you place on the plastic edge...well...if you place the nautical blue sticker on its own edge (which is below its pad rim) it ends up in front of the next color down (Forget-Me-Not blue) so that you either have to put the color sticker on the plastic of the case above it or have it loom over another color altogether. If you place it on the one above, keep in mind all those times they fall apart you have to put them back in the right order or the sticker will be on some other color. Did I remember to say MANY? Argh!
I assumed buying a name brand item would result in a higher quality product. Highly disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Satisfied Customer. I have purchased the roll of their chalkboard paper and both sets of markers. I found out that they would be making labels too! I was thrilled! Theses labels are perfect! Currently I am using them to label every storage container in my pantry but the uses for these are endless. I like the different designs they offer and I think that 48 labels for the price is a great deal! Their customer service is remarkable. I have not had any issues but they contact you after a purchase. I casually asked them a question and that was how I found out that they were making the labels. You WILL NOT be disappointed in your purchase. I plan to order more :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
In love with my pens. I purchased this very expensive set of pens to see if I was going to be happy of I bought the full Set for my birthday and didn't want to waist 200.$ or more and not enjoy them well I now have every color and with the added bonus of enjoying everything prisma I can now tell you that the beautiful pens with smooth clean flow and vivid brightness also will match seamlessly with there color pencils that I bought by mistake and loved to much to send back I have been using these for just over 6 months and have had no drying out of pens the double ends are awesome to say the least and the brush tip is just that a actual functioning felt brush and oh mama I love it the other end is a detail end with a firm tip and is great for quick details I will try to update when the heart break happens and they start to run out of ink and the slow replacement process happens | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beginner Set? Debatable. Good set? Undeniable. These watercolors are undeniably good, especially for those who don't want to spend the extra money on a "pro" set with less fillers, pure pigments, and toxic pigments.
Some colors are more opaque than others, which suits my style, which is why my swatches are so dark. The orange color, 3rd down in the first row, is particularly translucent and was difficult to get that "punch". Opposite, the yellow ochre, first on the 3rd row, seemed more opaque.
Should you spend more on a tiny set or buy something else marketed as student grade? I'd say this set is a perfect, truly pocket sized option for anyone who isn't terrible at watercolor, but is still a beginner.
The brush arrived splayed, but was fixed with the addition of water.
Overall, this is a nifty little set. Good pigment, good colors, and the brush that's included certainly isn't bad.
All opinions are my own and I did not receive the set for free for my review. I paid for 100% of this and as a result, my opinions are 100% honest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Marvelous. I spent years looking for an affordably priced yet well-designed drawing pen to replace the more expensive individual pens I'd been buying (Sharpie pen/Hyper5, etc. that go for $6 for one pen). These Prismacolor pens, well they're pretty much it.
I recommend this particular set of 8 for people who are new to the pen drawing scene and want to sample what Prismacolor has to offer without spending much money. Knowing just how well each type of pen works convinces me that at a later date, when I'm in the market for a full set of pens (more than just the black/sepia tones in this pack), I will first look at Prismacolor.
The variety of fineness is appropriate, never going into 'marker' territory, and going even finer than your average pen. The chisel tip is excellent for calligraphy, and the brush tip works very much as a brush ought to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Starter, Master, don't matter, this brush has got you're back. I don't know why this isn't a five start product across the board. I've ised just anout every type of synth brush out there and this is by far the closest ( but never the same) as working w good spring back brush ( in terms of bell/tip flex ). I use it for sketching and other various works. The best things about this pen is it can/will omit tons of time switching out materials. Anyone who knows their stuff knows that time is crucial in the industry. This pen can definitely help start anyone off on honing this skill. Overall great product, helped my workflow, and again, everyone who draws should have this :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Glamorous Wagner singing. This just arrived yesterday, just finished listening to it, and I have to say that I liked it a lot. What a treat, a 21st Century Die Walkre that is actually vocally glamorous. Before everyone jumps on me, let me say that this is not necessarily the best Die Walkre on records, but it's good, and the singing gives genuine pleasure. First and foremost, Jonas Kaufmann's virile, individual and charismatically sung Siegmund. This is the real thing, a star performance, the phrasing is clear and generous, the tone is opulent, and most important, the rapport with Sieglinde is sincere and palpable. His Sieglinde, Anja Kampe, also has what it takes, I saw her as Jenufa and thought her very moving, her Sieglinde is vulnerable but true, the voice shines like a laser beam next to Kaufmann's. The Russian Hunding, Mikhail Petrenko, has a fine voice, but others have had a more menacing personality. Ren Pape, the Wotan, could have sung a better Hunding than him, but here he essays the god king. His is obviously a great voice, and although he has the range for the role, the color of the voice is more dark basso than bass-baritone, still there's dignity in his interpretation. Nina Stemme's Brnnhilde is in the Hildegard Behrens mould, not as large scaled as Nilsson, but feminine and touching. This is also a star-quality performance, and compared with the precarious singing of Deborah Voigt's MET Brnnhilde, she is quite simply in a different class.
This is Gergiev's second Wagner recording from St. Petersburg. His Parsifal was surprisingly good, but Die Walkre is even better. Now the Mariinsky's orchestra sounds more German, the brass more stylish and under better control, and Gergiev, though no Furtwngler, isn't nearly as bad as some others say.
From the pictures in the booklet we know that there were concert performances, though the recording itself doesn't sound "live". This is an all-around very satisfying version, and in these sad days, when great Wagner singers are very hard to find, this is indeed a treat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality solid product. I decided to go with the Designmaster 2 after comparing its features with the regular Designmaster. The Designmaster 2 features two light bulb sockets for added luminosity versus a single bulb. There are also two magnets that hold your picture to the viewing area plate inside the projector, and I believe the standard Designmaster doesn't have this, but I'm not sure on this.
This is a solid product with solid metal components almost throughout the entire assembly including the main housing box, the mounting arm, and the mounting brackets all being metal. It's generally a heavy duty piece of equipment and the weight of the projector as a whole is noticeable. There is a large spring in the arm to help with the ease of vertical adjustment.
The brightness is fairly strong for this type of projector compared to other table projectors of the same variety which means it can be used with the lights on in a standard lighted room (unlike the Designmaster I), but it's still much more clear with the lights off. It's easy to use and straightforward. Just open up the projector and put your picture or drawing on the plate inside. The maximum size of your picture to be projected shouldn't be bigger than roughly 6x8. You can fit a bigger picutre into the projector, but the viewable area won't cover too much more than this.
RECOMMENDATIONS: This projector gets VERY hot because of the two 250w PHOTO bulbs. I wouldn't leave it on for maybe more than ten to fifteen minutes at a time in order to preserve your bulbs and your picture you put into the projector. Also be aware that the bulbs that come with the projector are a generic, low quality photo bulbs and will need to replaced VERY shortly after purchase. In fact one of the bulbs popped within the first hour of use, but I was warned of this ahead of time and had a new bulb on hand. Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need to use 250w photo bulbs as your standard 200w bulbs are substantially cheaper and easier to find. Using photo bulbs versus regular bulbs isn't necessary either, but recommended if you are trying to get more exact color accuracy.
WARNING: Do not touch the bulbs with bare fingers when installing or replacing them. The oil residue from your fingers will actually cause the bulb to break prematurely when it heats up (much the same as a halogen bulb), so either use gloves or a towel of some sort when holding or touching the bulbs.
ATTENTION: The mirrored glass that came with my projector had a protective plastic film covering it that is supposed to be removed but was practically impossible to do so. Somehow the plastic film had been exposed to high heat and had partially baked itself onto the glass so that you almost couldn't even scratch it off with a razor blade. After picking at it for almost two hours I called the Artograph customer service 1-800 phone number located on the instruction sheet and the man I talked to was extremely helpful as he knew exactly what was wrong. He took my name and address right there on the spot and sent me a new piece of glass without any further questions on my part. It was a little bit of a hassle, but easily handled.
I'm quite satisfied with the Designmaster 2. It's a heavy duty projector, it's easy to use, and basically does what I wanted it to do as a desktop projector. I'm giving it 4 stars only because of the cheap light bulbs and having to wait for the new mirrored glass to arrive (which was relatively painless), but other than that I've been very satisfied with the actual projector. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Packed so tight its ruined. This was the worst purchase I made on Amazon in 10 years. I am in illustrator and designer who has worked on drafting tables for 30 years. I have always dreamt of having a drawing table that has this Alvin cover on it. When I got it it was all wrinkled after I unrolled it. The instructions say to unroll it put it under weights leave it flat in the room that you want it for 24 hours or more. I left it for four days. I then spent a total of eight hours massaging stretching heating with a hairdryer and trying to flatten it under iron weights books wooden board and several other implements of destruction that I could find. Eventually I had to cut the mat down to closer to the size of my table figuring the extra weight might be keeping it from happening. Nothing worked. I contacted Alvin and they said to return it to the seller. That sometimes this happens in storage and in shipping. It was so curled that even the double-sided tape that Alvin sells Wont hold it in place. I am very disappointed as I have used Alvin products for my entire career. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The wife loves it. My wife is really into scrapbooking and crafting and loves the Cricut machine and the cartridges. I saw she put this in the watch list so I got it for her so she would have time to use it going into the holidays. She loves the options that this has because it's focused on the time of year that you really do the most decorations and cards. She has about 30 of these cartridges and this one really gets, and will continue to get, a lot of use during the year. I believe this one is one that requires the newer Universal overly - which is sold separately. Of course, once you have that in place, a lot of these new units can just be popped into place without having to coordinate the keypad. My wife actually made her own universal overly to keep cost down :), but she ended up buying one for her mother when she got her this cartridge as an early Christmas gift so she too could use it in time for the holidays. I personally don't use these, but based on her review, I can safely say its a great cartridge. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for Little Painters. I love these paint cups. Unfortunately, we learned the hard way not to leave them with paint in them for long periods of time to store. I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if they were for constant use, but ours dried out after we stored them away for a couple of months while we were gearing up to move. When they were in regular use (no less than once a week) we didn't have a problem. They're plenty big, so you can really fill them up with paint, which means not having to constantly refill them.
The paint cups were easy enough for my son to open and close himself (which might be a warning to parents here as he was able to do this at two). The opening for the brush was wide enough that my son could easily manage getting the brushes in and out without making a royal mess. He dropped them a couple of times and we had no problems with spills. I'm really impressed with these little paint cups and how well designed and convenient these are for young children. Our son was never allowed to paint unattended, but he loved the feeling of independence he got from being able to do it all by himself. I've tried a lot of art supplies with my older two, but these paint cups are my favorite. We'll be replacing them again after our next move in 6 months when we don't have to worry about paint drying into them again.
These match up with the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crayola-Washable-Kids-Paint-set-of-10-Bottles-2-fl-oz-59mL/dp/B00004UBH3/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crayola Washable Kids Paint set of 10 Bottles (2 fl oz/59mL)</a>, though there is no black, so we just put the pink in the container for the black, which my son was okay with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pro Tip: Practice on a T-Shirt First. Had 3 Jerseys - 2 of 3 turned out OK. 3rd one had ripped numbers and only partially came off. I blame myself for that as I didn't wait the whole minute to let it cool and properly stick.
*** I suggest you practice on an old T-shirt FIRST to get a feel for how hard you have to iron and pull.***
Despite what the directions said, I found that I had to press EXTREMELY hard with the iron, and for closer to a minute. After you let it cool for an additional minute you'll notice that when you try to peel it, it almost feels 'stuck'. Go slowly, and pull right thru the 'stuck' feeling. It should come off nicely after that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great price but BEWARE. I'm giving it a four because for me I am just getting into using my Cricut Expression and was not aware that this cartridge did not come with a keypad. I was not aware that I needed to order a universal keypad for cartridges that did not come with keypads. It needs to be stated that it does not come with its keypad but uses a universal keypad. I would have given it a lower rate but I did liked the fonts. Like I said I am now just getting around using my Cricut and started buying cartridges for it. I can say that it is a whole lot cheaper to purchase online than going to Michael's. I've educated myself now when it does not show the whole packet then it does not come with a keypad. If you have the Cricut Explore or Air then you do not need the keypad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun but pricey hobbyist solution. This machine provides a clean and fun way to screen print, but at a cost of money and frustration.
There is a serious learning curve in applying the emulsion sheets to the screen, which will greatly affect the quality of the prints. If there is too little water, the emulsions sheets won't adhere properly to the screen, and too much water will result in streaks and bubbles in the coating. These sheets are a clean way to coat the screen, but they are expensive at about $9 each, so mistakes quickly add up. However, once you learn to prepare a screen for printing, the result is a fun and effective way to make custom shirts.
One caveat, you can print full-color, custom designs on T-shirts for very little money using online services like zazzle.com. If your interest is in the end product, save the hassle and do that instead. If you like to play with ink as a hobby, invest a lot of time and money into a YuDu machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great brushes from Da Vinci......but. Once again a beautiful Kolisnsky sable brush by Da Vinci.
Once again horrendous packing. This time,the box was perfectly intact,but upon opening the box,the SEALED bag containing the brush revealed an expensive brush with a COMPLETELY broken handle. As the box was in perfect condition and the brush bag sealed(again with NO protection to the brush head) I can only conclude that the item was packed and shipped in that broken condition. I paid for a new brush,not one with a broken handle and a bag full of wood fragments!
I find that I can no longer afford to keep overlooking quality issues because of the great amazon deals. A deal is not a good one if the products are always damaged. Despite countless QC feedbacks,I get no responses and the shipping quality has gone from bad to worse! I will keep my prime membership for inexpensive and much less fragile items,but am DONE with amazon for artist materials and shall shop elsewhere for them.
Furthermore, no packing slip or invoice was sent in the package to faciliate returns.
A complete disappointment that I will not take the chance on repeating. So buyer beware! You can get great,great discount prices on high end materials at amazon.com to be sure. Just be aware that each order is an absolute crapshoot. If the order arrives perfectly,you are great. If it's a mess you have futile frustration.
Make your own value determination and don't let me sway you. Just be informed. I'm done with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Smooth and Flawless writing with the Liquid Chalkers. I tested the Paper and Twine Liquid Chalkers on some mini chalkboards left over from my daughters gender reveal party. These were porous and had a cardboard backing. Big mistake! Well guess what! There is a warning on the package that tells you NOT to do that. I would recommend testing on the surface you intend to use. If you end up putting the Liquid Chalkers on a non-porous service you WILL know because it won't come off.
The lines of the Liquid Chalkers compared to a regular piece of chalk are drastic. The line of traditional chalk is think and faint. Liquid Chalkers lines are strong and solid. They have a thin and wide tip for you to decide what works best for your project. The liquid dries quickly and looks amazing on a chalkboard surface. I cant wait to get my hands on the colored Liquid Chalkers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The kit includes a good selection of colors but. The kit includes a good selection of colors but, most importantly, an excellent selection of brushes. I priced brushes at a local art supply store and learned that they were more expensive than I could afford. These brushes make a big difference when I am coloring the geometric designs in adult coloring books and appear to be the same quality of the $3 & up brushes (each).. I prefer water colors to the marking pens because it allows me to blend my own colors to produce tones and shades not available with the pens. I could not do the fine detail work with the flat tipped brushes that normally come with water color sets; the pointed ends of the # 4, 6, 8 & 10 brushes are perfect for the details.
R-von | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT for Crafting! I don't have this set yet but if you want to do a large space (wall) read below for suggestions. These stencils are great for Crafting on smaller surfaces like paper (cards or scrapbooking), wood plaques or maybe a dresser at most in size. I have seen a few other comments regarding these stencils being too small to decorate a wall. YES, these are fairly small for a large scale job like stenciling an interior room wall (that would take FOREVER!) so if I may suggest looking into Cutting Edge Stencils (cuttingedgestencils.com) they have stencils that are for larger scale projects (walls, furniture, ect) that have similar designs or designs that would compliment these smaller scaled ones perfectly for a room you could only dream of!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth the money. From their own words, " Pre-installed 0.35mm nozzles (tips), nozzle caps, needles, and removable needle caps for spray patterns between thin-line and 1.5," but that's not what I have found.
I received my order today. I already have a air compressor and have been using it with good effect. I purchased these as an inexpensive set of tools for doing stencil work. I need the spray to be from fine to wide with good coverage. This is NOT what I am getting. I've tried it with two different sets of ink/paints and the results are the same, not what was indicated in the text as shown. I can get a nice fine line, a decent line of up to 1/4 inch, but past that it seems worthless.
I will be packaging these back up and returning them. Not happy at all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You are almost getting what you pay for. 1 1/2" Wash-Mate WC Brush: This brush is marked as 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) wide. It is actually 1 7/16" (36 mm) wide with synthetic bristles that extend 1 7/16" beyond the ferrule. Brush is well packed with a depth of about 1/4". The standard (typical) shaped wood handle, not including the ferrule, is 15/16" wide x 4 7/8" long x 7/32" thick; it is painted with a glossy finish making the handle slick. The ferrule crimp attachment to the handle does not inspire long term confidence. This brush at $15, my purchase price, is over priced, but it should work well for awhile. I suggest: spend another $5 to $7 and get a much better brush elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice designs, but there are problems with sizing and designs not cutting what is programmed. Purchased this cartridge a while ago but, as usual, things happen & life gets in the way of crafting, so I was not able to use it right away! Now I'm able to give a review! The images are nice, not as much of a variety as I would have liked but the ones that are on the cartridge are nice. The problem I have with the majority of the Cricut cartridges I own, especially the Anna Griffith cartridges. Most of the designs/images are a real pain to size! Usually, when I program a "size" for a specific design, I'm in need of the width...not the height so much! So if I have a card that's 5 inches wide I want an image to fit the space but instead I get it in height, so my image was indeed to be 4 inches high but about 6 inches wide and was way to large for the card I happen to be making! This happens each and every time I use any of the cartridges. Now I buy cheap, crummy paper to do test runs before I use my good paper! Each time I cut out an image, I now put it in a folder so I will know how large the designs will turnout! Its just unreal that the designers of these expensive cartridges can not give you measurements in the little pattern books that come with some of the cartridges. This company seems to keep eliminating information with their cartridges but raising the prices! I don't see any thing wrong with a detailed book of the designs that includes measurements. It would save a lot of waist and extra work and time! The universal overlay is just crazy! The print must be for people with perfect vision, not for those who wear glasses! I wear glasses and still need a magnifying glass to see the settings for the designs on these new improved teeny tiny booklets and universal overlays!! Just because they are into the computerized machines doesn't mean they have to cheapen their products for those who don't use one! I have complained to this company and get weird replays that have nothing to do with what I complained about. I have also tried to complain to the Anna Griffith company and they just ignor complaints, completely! You would think Anna Griffith would stand by their products! Not only is there a problem with sizes, there is a problem with the designs! Some turn out not to be what that are shown to be at all! They show a design then when it goes to cut it...it's totally something different or it's nothing at all! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun and easy to use. This is the most fun I've had crafting in quite a while. I received my Cameo just 2 days ago and I've been using it non-stop since then. I've cut copy paper, cardstock, heavy cardstock, and vinyl. The only problems I've had have been user error: once I didn't have the cutter pushed all the way into the holder and it took me a while to figure out why it wasn't cutting anything. Once I figured it out, it was off and running again. I'm learning more and more about it's capabilities and cannot wait to continue this new crafting adventure. If you're thinking of purchasing a cutting machine, the Silhouette Cameo is easy to use and fun. I'm looking forward to learning more about the software and the machine. I've never used any other cutting machine, so I can't compare it, but I'm very happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute, Fairly Average. This is a cute coloring book that appeals more to my daughter who is 16. I like the hand drawn designs and some of them are very good but some pages are a little redundant and feature a full page of the same flower or leaf, this is fine but I like a little more variety in the drawings. What I really like about this book, and fine unique are the sayings on the opposite page of the drawing. I find these to be very inspirational and fresh. They are really well done. The paper quality is average as is the size of the book. This is a pretty sweet little book but it's average in delivery but will provide stress relief and downtime as the images are not overwhelmingly difficult.
As I said, my teenager really likes this one and she doesn't like many of the books that I really like so this could appeal more strongly to a younger group. I like the sayings and find them to be the best part of this coloring book. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Adorable, Affordable, and Great Quality. This is one of the nicest scrapbooks I've ever purchased! The scrapbook cover is very colorful and vibrant and the 3D butterfly is a really nice touch. The scrapbook is postbound with 3 posts in it which were very easy to remove to load pages. To add more pages, you simply hold the book upright on a flat surface, hold in one end of the post with your finger and use a flathead screwdriver to unscrew the other side. This is so much easier to do than with scrapbooks I've purchased at Michaels where you have to hold a screwdriver in both ends. I was able to add a pack of the MBI brand refills (6 sheets) plus about 8 more sheets of Recollections brand page refills in addition to the 10 sheets that came with it, so it holds about 24 sheets (48 layouts).
My only complaint about it is that the paper spine that is used to hide the posts is really thin paper and after loading it with paper twice, the holes on the paper spine ripped despite me being careful, so be extra careful with that part. I highly recommend this scrapbook - it's affordable, cute, and great quality! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but it still is sturdy and art projects are tame in comparison to positioning . This took about 1 1/2 hours to assemble and another 30 minutes trying to move through 2 doorways and around a corner. It was definitely shown some abuse as it was moved, but it still is sturdy and art projects are tame in comparison to positioning it in the right location. I highly recommend assembling this in the room that it will be used. If this is not possible then assemble as normal and just pull off the legs with the quick-release pins and reattach the legs when the table is in the new location. The screws for the rear shelf were too long and popped through the laminate in one spot, but that shelf is hidden from site anyway. There was a brace beam that went unused mostly because it seemed like 5 more screws that could pop through the laminate on the drafting section of the table.
The storage drawers work well for small items like pens, pencils, sharpeners. I didn't even know there was a 3rd shelf along the back of the desk when I bought it. I originally thought that I would never use this, but I've been putting small canvases and drawing paper on it.
I am left-handed, so I would prefer to have the horizontal surface on the left side, but that is minor considering the use I've already gotten out of this desk. Overall, this is a wonderful item for drafting, art projects, storing items, and even a conversation starter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
a day earlier than estimated - and they are amazing. There is a nice range of colors and . This set of pencils arrived the other day - a day earlier than estimated - and they are amazing. There is a nice range of colors and the wooden case is a particular bonus. It holds the pencils securely, each has its own channel to sit in and the magnetic bars to hold them in place is genius. I use them for adult coloring and couldn't wait to start a picture with them and was amazed at how nicely they lay down and blend. If anyone has any doubt about spending the money on these don't worry, they are worth more than they sell for. Here is my first completed picture using these pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great. 5 stars for customer service!! the first piece got damaged in transit so they promptly replaced it with a new piece and without all the bother of return shipping etc.. Impressed with the customer service and the item itself was as described! It is steady on its feet extends fully and all the screws work correctly to set up the easel... all in all excellent purchase. I will definitely recommend it !!It folds into a small handy carry case so its just lightweight and portable Yes It works too!! Though I would recommend the seller to wrap both ends in bubble wrap before putting in side the carry case that would prevent andy damage in future shipping! An excellent buy | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Total nightmare for 1 1/2 years. I had a small issue with a stripped screw and I emailed them and I had a reply within a couple hours. That happened when I originally received it then 4 months after receiving it the main wire to the top plate melted and sparked. SO back to emailing company told them about this. The offered to send a new cord to fix it. I had to totally dismantle the top plate and REWIRE the plate. I told them I wasn't qualified on this repair so they sent me a video... SO yes I did it but it took them 3 months to get me the wire. The replacement wire worked for about a month and burned up again. I requested a new top plate and all I have heard is cricket... SO I contacted Amazon to see if they could help me and they told me I'd have it resolved in two weeks, I was sent an email stating that they filed an A to Z claim on my behalf. That was 1/9/2018 well still nothing. SO I called today and OHHHH there is no record of a claim being filed, they told me I have to wait 1-2 weeks to process this A to Z claim, well I requested an supervisor and he handled it today and my account was credited immediately because I had used and Amazon gift card to purchase it. SOOO Stay away from this seller and product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great kickstart for doodling/pattern and just having a little fun. This book is sort of a cross between a sketchbook and a coloring book. Instead of images, it offers several pages of different small-scale patterns (8 each of traingles, dots, hexagons, and squares- kind of like scientific gridded paper) printed in a fairly light print, and then the rest of the book is blank. The patterns kind of function as a starting point for doodles or designs, and then you can use the blank pages for taking those designs/doodles and making them into further realized drawings. This is my second of these books. They are a bit of an investment, but kind of nice to leave on your desk for random sketching and ideas. I like to use them for both sketches, mapping out ideas, color swatching, quick doodles, etc. When filled up, they create nice little volumes of creative ideas.
The paper is okay- it's not watercolor quality, or very thick and luxurious, but it is fairly bleed through for markers that are on the dry side. I know this paper is designed to be used specifically with the Gaphik markers but I find the paper to be good with a lot of different mediums such a water-based markers, colored pencils, traditional ink pens, graphite, etc.
This is a cool little sketchbook (8" x 8") that is a great place to just play a little bit and see what you might come up with. I also think it would be an excellent base book as an art journal. It gives you just enough to get going, without locking you into pages of defined imagery.
Highly recommended, just be aware there might be bleed through and some page warping with super juicy markers and wet mediums. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Mighty expensive, for white paint. OK, so I'm new to all this, and I got a bunch of paints online because the local store is soooo expensive, it made these prices look reasonable.
That said, this is Mighty expensive, for white paint. I'm not really sure what the difference is between Gesso, and white house paint, except for I could get a gallon of house paint for this price.
Did this work? Yes. It painted the box white, before I painted it with colors.
Did it do it in one coat? No. I had to paint it at least twice, just to get full coverage.
I will use this up, because I already have it, Had I known what it was, I would have just used my acrylic house paint leftover from the basement, instead, and saved myself the ridiculous cost of this glorified ceiling paint. I don't have a lot of experience with art paints, but I know flat ceiling paint when I see it.
That's what this is, so decide if you're gonna use a lot of it, or not, and spend $20. on a gallon of ceiling paint, or $15. on 16 oz of this. I suspect you won't be able to tell the difference, in a side by side comparison of the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I like to use these papers to experiment with new watercolor paints. I like to use these papers to experiment with new watercolor paints. These are HOT PRESSED watercolor papers. I've purchased Strathmore Watercolor Papers quite a few. 8x10 is a great size and these papers are convenient. I usually paint on Arches, but I enjoy this paper. I would suggest that the artist needs is to be really gentle lifting away any tape you've used for stretching, (I use a neutral pH tape I bought on here with low tack). I tore one of my pictures a bit in the area underneath the tape, but it is unnoticeable at least. I find this Strathmore paper to be ideal for prolific artists who create smaller-sized paintings and sell them online and at art fairs, these precision-cut watercolor sheets were created to fit the most popular sizes of ready-made frames and mats. These are 100% cotton paper is archival, lignin-free, acid-free, and available in cold press and hot press finishes. 140 lb (300 gsm) weight. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid and versatile. Bought this for using my 10.5" tablet while relaxing in bed and reading hard cover books. Will use outside too, if spring ever decides to stay. Like this one for the back bar that's used for the adjustable positions. The bar and corresponding grooves runs the whole length of the easel so won't "skip" to the next setting. The ledges hold my tablet with the cover on. It also holds the book I'm currently reading which measures 6.5" long x 9.5" high x 3" deep when closed. Completely portable. Folds to the size of a small cutting board. I thought it a little pricey until I looked at others which seemed to have less integrity. The positioning bar is what sold me | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good quality for the price. Didn't need great brushes, I don't do commissions or paint for work; It's a hobby.
These brushes are a simple way to get a nice variety of inexpensive (and reasonable quality) brushes... and the little wallet they come in is nicer and more useful than I expected it would be, usually I throw away those "comes with a free carrying case" pieces on receipt, but I use this one, and it's fairly sturdy.
One of the brushes was frayed on arrival, but on the seller's recommendation I was able to straighten it out by dipping it in hot water and shaping the point and letting it cool/dry. Now they're all good.
I would recommend them for sketching in watercolor or gouache. Also suitable for ink washes.
Most of the work I do is in ink, I am going to try out the smaller brushes for inking lines as an alternative to the steel nibs which that I otherwise gravitate to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nothing Special. Let me preface this review with saying that I love the Spectrum Noir markers. Have had both generations and recommend them to everyone. They are easy to use and a good value. On the other hand, I am not so "gobsmacked" about the new line of pencils. I bought the complete set because I am an illustrator and I like to have full sets of the tools I use. First off I was put off by the fact that there are 5 tins to sort through to find a color. I'm sure they did this, so folks could buy a tin at a time, but it easy to keep flipping open lids and looking around for just the right color you want. The pencils also fit very snuggly in the boxes and it is difficult to get them out sometimes.
As for the "creaminess" of said pencils, I would say there are some inconsistencies in that as well. Some of the Floral colors are really soft and creamy, some of the browns and grays are hard and scratchy and then there are some that are just so waxy you can't lay down two colors on top of each other.
If you are a rubber stamper or crafter that plans to use them, you will probably be fine with these. They seem to be geared more to that kind of audience. The price is right for what you get. I had no trouble sharpening the few I used. No breakage like I have encountered with the Prismacolor set I've had for 10 years. The blending solution I suspect is just Gamsol which most stampers already have if they've been using pencils before. I was able to achieve the same results using the Prismacolor pencils I had over the markers.
I will say their customer service rocks because they are going to allow me to send these back. This is a great company to deal with, I just think they kind of missed the mark with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Fantastic Machine For Cutting Detailed Designs. I primarily used this machine for cutting vinyl for glass etching (the glass boot i etched for my brother is below.) and it worked great! I suggest not using the sticky mat that comes with the unit for cutting vinyl.
Making and adjusting my own designs in Illustrator and exporting them to Silhouette's free software was exactly what i was looking for. No need for cartridges or to buy designs.
Tips for exporting dxf files from Illustrator to Silhouette Studio (Free Version (Make sure your version is using the most up to date version. Check Silhouette's for the latest version)).
1. First go into Silhouette Studio > Preferences > Import Options. Here you'll see that the default for importing a dxf is set to 'Fit to Page'. To make sure your designs come over to scale, click the setting 'As-Is'. This frustrated me for a while.
2. Then in Illustrator make sure your text is outlined, and that NOTHING is grouped or apart of a Compound Path. If it's grouped or is apart of a compound path it won't get exported.
3. Set everything to white. (I think the white thing is also a setting in the Silhouette Studio Preferences if you so choose to turn it off.)
4. File>Export>.dxf
*Extra tips
Be aware of thin cuts and small areas (especially in type). The Portrait is gonna have a hard time with super fine details and it's gonna be best to make the proper adjustments before bringing your design into Silhouette Studio. (I sometimes add a stroke, outline it, then use the pathfinder tools to make it a solid object.)
How to position your blade in the silhouette portrait. What worked best for me was lining up the protruding line of plastic on the blade cartridge with the 2 protruding plastic lines on the front/center of the blade lock mechanism on the Portrait. (They really should have made it so that there could be only one way to lock the blade into place.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No Color Chart for Reference. I would give these pens/art markers 5-stars if only this package included a color chart for quick reference when choosing a pen. It's hard to choose without pulling each and marking on the paper because the differences between each are so subtle making it difficult to know which pen to select without going through this timely process which is more timely because the marker pouch, while convenient for traveling and storage, doesn't keep the pens in any particular color order. This means that you could test all the oranges in the pouch only to find that you missed one in the package hidden by other colors. Also, when you make your own color chart, you must be super careful not to move any of the pens away from the mark you made on the paper because the pens aren't numbered or labeled in any way at all which means you may like the color of the mark you made and choose to use that pen only to find you've picked up the wrong pen for writing once you had made your full color chart because one of the markers rolled or moved and led to you making the wrong selection. The only improvement I see so far and recommendations I have for the company is the following: 1) Provide a storage pouch that separates the pens into color segments so that like colors are together. 2) Label the pens with a color name or a color number specific to that color so I can easily pickup and use the same pen multiple times with ease and certainty without wasting ink or time doing test patches. This will also be a nice addition for someone who purchases multiple sets of these pens but maybe in different size quantities, etc. For example, I'd like to know that the orange I use from the 100 color pack is the same as the one in the 60 color pack I take with me daily thus leaving the larger set at home for use there, without having to rely solely on the comparison of caps as we all know that materials change over the years which could make a cap look different in one pack verses another despite buying them only months apart, and similar type situations. 3) Lastly, it would be wonderful if there was a small quick-reference chart with the pouch that showed the color as it should appear and the associated marker number or color name label on the marker that should provide that color ink when used. Of course, a notation that variations will occur or are likely is an acceptable notation to make in your paperwork and on the chart itself. We all understand that possibility I hope.
These very simple steps wouldn't be very costly to the company but would have a major impact on the customers' experience, resulting in better reviews that could potentially lead to more sales, and could result in repeat customers, which sounds like a WIN to me personally. I can assure you that I, and probably all your customers, would GREATLY APPRECIATE this change to your packaging.
In fact, DESPITE HAVING ALREADY MADE MY PURCHASE OF THIS 100 COLOR DUAL-TIP MARKER SET, I'd STILL love and appreciate receiving a color reference chart ALONG WITH a set of clear peel-and-stick labels with the corresponding color names or numbers that match those listed on the chart by each color swatch that I could apply to my set myself once I've done ONE LAST color match test to correctly identify each pen myself. Receiving these items would definitely result in me changing this to a 5 star review as it would then be worthy of receiving. The fix is simple if the company would just commit to doing so in order to have fully satisfied customers such as I would be.
I'm sending a copy of my review to the company's email for their after-sale customer service team. Hopefully, posting here and sending the email would result in the company making said changes for future and interested previous customers like myself as I stated above. I guess we'll see. In the meantime, my colorful journaling and calendar organization will continue onward. CR | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not recommended without full instructions. Really, the instructions and limitations on the side of the bottle should be part of the listing. Dye is tricky and garments of different types of material are critical to a proper result. This did not work on a polyester/rayon blend but worked very well on portions of a hat that were cotton. I personally would not recommend you purchase a dye where you are not able to read everything on the side of the product's container. Rit has more than just this type of dye. They have dyes for specific man-made materials and instructions can involve adding either salt or vinegar depending on the material. I suggest getting this product at a store that has a variety of dye types and colors where you can thoroughly read the instructions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Precise strokes with high quality brushes (see the video) ... very happy . <div id="video-block-RKDCUEBZ9VBG4" 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/D1iDTJZWzUS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1wquBwKRjS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Good brushes, fast delivery, excellent service! I had a few questions to clarify and the customer service team were very helpful. After several sessions I feel that I improved a lot my painting with these professional grade brushes. It feels much easier to achieve a spontaneous and at the same time precise strokes with high quality brushes. I truly recommend these brushes and give them five stars without hesitation.
Update:
I have made a small video of these brushes. I hope this helps. Please remember to click on Yes button if you find my review useful. Thanks.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Oracal 651 is the Gold Standard. What can I say? This product is the best out there. I use tons of vinyl for my Silhouette Cameo and I exclusively use Oracal 651 for my projects. Once it has cured for a couple days it is acid free, permanent outdoor vinyl and I have bumper stickers that I have made for myself in the harsh climate of Anchorage, Alaska and they're taking it like a champ, 4 years and counting.
The rolls are 12" wide and the colors are true to what you see here. Generally, when you order, your order will be cut from a larger roll so it is important to specify which colors you would like and they will usually arrive in a box rolled up together. Personally, I separate and roll them into individual tubes secured with MASKING TAPE for easiest storage. Other tape will be too difficult to separate from the vinyl or leave residue
Oracal 651 can be used on canvas, glass, wood, metal...really any surface that is smooth. I have used it as a stencil for etching and it worked great. I've ordered dozens of rolls in the past and i'm sure there are hundreds more in my future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Made in France. Excellent in all respects. The best watercolor paper on the planet (at least for me)!!!! It is not a very well-known sub-brand of a well-known brand, but it is awesome! I've discovered it accidentally when one of my friends has shared some sheets with me. I did not even know whether it was a cheap watercolor paper or a an expensive type. Just tried to "use it up" and suddenly discovered that it was excellent in all respects!
If you'll search online for "professional" reviews of so called "artists" you will notice that those who talk a lot about materials usually produce way less than those artists who don't type multi-page reviews about a tube of paint. It looks to me that those who like really producing art are busy producing art and those who like reviewing are busy reviewing, but there is a gap between the two types of artists. Which one are you?
Buy a pad and form your own opinion. What I've received was "Made in France." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Seriously Amazing. This is honestly one of the best purchases I've made for my art supplies. This kit has a great choice of colors, they are bright and vibrant. Having so many colors makes it nicer to not have to constantly mix your colors.
The removable palette is so convenient, it makes mixing colors so easy and the sponges help to clean off the water brush (which is amazing) in a rush. I can just keep the colors I've made before in the palette and use them another time. Plus, cleaning it is easy - just wipe it down with a wet rag or paper towel.
The size is perfect for whipping out any time, I carry it in my purse nearly all the time. Clean up is so easy because everything stays in the kit - no water containers, no massive amounts of paper towels, no brushes laying around.... It's perfect!
The water brush is so nice, it's definitely a great plus to this set. Just make sure to always put clean water in it!
All of my artist friends who have seen this have instantly loved it, so I would definitely recommend it to any artist. It really makes a perfect gift, too.
By the way - I have seen this same watercolor set on other sites for a higher price. Definitely buy it here, it's cheaper and so worth the price! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this palette a few days ago and I'm quite happy with it. I just received this palette a few days ago and I'm quite happy with it. Like most, it has its share of pros and cons though.
Pros:
The watercolor pans snap in tightly, and you can bend the little metal tabs to make them as tight or loose as you like.
Each pan snaps in individually so you do not need to fill an entire row. You can choose how many pans you want to insert, leaving more or less room for brushes, pencils, etc.
The lid closes firmly. I'll have no problems tossing this in a bag.
Provides adequate mixing surface over other small palettes.
Has a ring on the bottom for your finger, so you can hold it more securely.
You can use a mix of both half-pans and full pans. Those who paint on larger surfaces will appreciate a full pan to accomodate larger brush sizes.
Cons
The mixing surface performs like new plastic, with the paint beading up on the surface. I've used a dish sponge on mine a little and it seemed to slightly alleviate the problem. I'm hoping with use the beading will subside.
Paint likes to cling to the mixing surface, giving it the appearance of being stained. A more thorough scrub brings it back to a completely white surface though.
Some areas will eventually rust if not dried thoroughly.
The pan tray is removeable, making it rattle around when the palette is closed. I solved this by sticking a bit if blue tack underneath and it is very secure now. No noise.
I prefer to keep my paints and my mixing palette separate so the cons of this palette don't really bother me. At home I use a porcelain platter to mix on and when I want to paint on the go I can just toss this in my bag.
Last thing to note, due to the pressure of the metal tabs holding the pans in place, they tend to tilt inward slightly. Personally, I do not see this as a pro or con, but thought I would include the information. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One sexy broad, and stamp. I am in love with this stamp!! If you have a thing for noir Hollywood and movie stars this stamp is just awesome. I also suggest checking out their other stamps as they have Charlie Chaplin, James Dean, John Wayne, and many more. This stamp is so simple and clear it comes out perfect every time. I made a few bookmarks and wow, just too cool. She is sexy and a classic film icon, you won't be disappointed.
After buying this I googled Clara Bow and wow she was not afraid to go for it and bare it all. I loved it, you can only have so many cute bunny and teddy bear stamps. The Deep red quality is wonderful as well. I highly suggest giving them a whirl. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Armor Etch - cleans off eyeglass coatings. Works great - 4 pair of eyeglasses saved for $6.00!
I bought this to clean up my scratched eyeglass lenses. They were covered in small scratches, and the last straw was getting some hydraulic oil on them, waiting overnight to clean them up. The fluid evidently got under the coating, lifting and bubbling some of it off, leaving the lenses cloudy. I have hi index, scratch resistant, anti glare lenses - coating on the inside and out.(always cost me about $450.00 to replace) I started by applying Armor Etch with a Q-tip to the outside of the lenses - giving it a minute or 2 to work before rinsing it completely off with cold water(be liberal with the water as this is acid and you are applying to an object that eventually sets next to your eyes!). The results were a little cloudy, like it had worked under some but not all of the coating. I repeated the procedure - each time lengthening the working time for the etching cream. I finally found that about 30 minutes was just right - more time did not yield any better results. I even tested leaving Armor Etch on a pair overnight with no ill effects. Armor Etch does NOT affect high index polycarbonate lenses. A Q-tip can also be used to lightly scrub off any stubborn spots of coating still sticking to the lenses. Since there are potentially coating on both inside and outside of your lenses, care should be taken to confine the cream to the side you want to clean. My lenses had 1 layer of coating on the outside (scratch coating I assume)and 2 layers on the inside. By the time I got all the coatings off, my lenses were like new again - crystal clear! I repeated this on 3 more pairs - reclaiming almost $2000.00 worth of eyeglasses for $6.00 in etching cream!
Wear gloves! Follow directions - this is acid! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE THIS HEAT PRESS, SIMPLE TO USE. I searched high and low for the perfect heat press for a small business that my sister and I have. After reading reviews and comparing several different heat presses, we decided to go with this one! What a great decision! The first night we used it, we did over 20 shirts with no problems! Takes about 15 minutes to heatup and although no instructions were included, its simple to figure out. Big press, but not huge. Came with teflon sheet that we attached to the top with magnets to avoid having to place on top the tshirts for each press. Once you figure out how much tension you need, its perfect! Would definitely recommend this heatpress! Love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this for fabric staining. This was the best watercolor for fabric staining. I had tried a couple, and just not had any luck at all. I was really bummed, and decided to try one more, and this one was fantastic. If you don't know what you can do with watercolor for fabric staining - spend 10 minutes on pinterest. You won't be sad.
Pros:
1) This stained fabric with no issues. I used this on my daughter's navy blue compression vest - neoprene fabric. I had absolutely no luck with getting the paint to show up and stain with previous attempts, so I decided to try this one and it worked. Her once blue vest is now fit for a princess.
2) a LOT of paint. This is a crazy good value in a tube. I love it!
3) the rose is a beautiful color. I was very pleased with it being a nice pink, but not blazing hot pink or anything crazy.
4) tube seals nicely. I used a good amount of paint, sealed the tube and came back to it a couple of weeks later. I was thrilled to find that there was no drying around the top, and no wasted paint.
Cons:
1) I don't have any complaints on this one. I am not using it in a traditional sense, but for fabric staining, etc. this is an absolutely phenomenal product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Image Dual Action Air Brush. This Dual Action Air Brush from IMAGE is from China, as is almost every product I see these days. It seems to be well made and should provide me a good learning gun for my fishing artwork. I plan to use it on carvings of Lures and painting in general around my work shop area. It comes in a plastic case lined with cut foam to protect the gun and several accessories in shipping and to organize the case. The top inside plastic cover, over the gun and foam, can be discarded, if needed, for more storage in the small case. The lid secures down nicely and the package came with a Master Airbrush How to Airbrush manual with some instructions and care guidelines. This is helpful and will start me to learning the basic air brush knowledge to begin painting my stuff. I like it so far and if it performs well I may return to this review and give it a fifth star or if not, well you know! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just like a pro uses. This was identical (other than color) to what we used in a professional screen printing shop. Moderation is key or you will have quite a mess on your hands... and screen, and floor, and anything else you are near. I used this with the YUDU printing machine. It worked well for the small jobs I did. I just used the ink squeegee that came with the machine. It probably would've been easier with a better squeegee but I was just doing one or two screens at a time and it didn't require a lot of precision. If you have a smaller design, you can put emulsion only across where your design will be to conserve. Just be sure to tape it off well. You can spread this stuff pretty thin too. I think I made 10 or 15 full screens with this bottle. It's the consistency of white glue and smells pretty similar. If you spill, it's easy to clean up with a wet cloth/paper towel or wait til it dries and peel it off. This is easily removed with the YUDU emulsion remover. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not what I was looking for. I bought these pens because I tried them out in a stationary store and thought they worked really well, on the second try, however, I don't like them as much. I'm generally a fan of this type of pen and I was looking for something that could write thin, neat lines. These are okay for that purpose, but I have other pens which I like a little bit more. With this type of pen, I also find that they don't stay crisp for very long as the tip becomes blunt after writing with them. They are still good for short-term writing (so I wouldn't take pages of notes with them). If you are looking for a nice ultrathin long-lasting pen to take notes with, I would suggest the Uniball Signo 0.38mm pens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am surprised at the very poor quality of these albums. I am a big fan of Becky Higgins and Project Life system and Amazon. I am truly surprised to be writing such a negative review about this binder. I loved the color so when they went down to 14.99 I thought it would be a great time to pick up two. They arrived today and they are just in terrible shape. I cannot believe Amazon would even ship something this poor. Both have large pockets of air on the inside and outside covers. This could not be corrected by pressing down on them. Additionally, the faux leather is coming apart from the binder along the edges on the inside, like the glue is just not holding. I knew the price was good, but apparently too good to be true. These will go back and I guess I will have to stick to scrapbooks from another brand until BH has better quality control on these. Just can't believe they would simply mark these down and sell them. They are really that bad. Just thought I would try to save someone else the disappointment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works perfectly. I originally got this because I needed it for a project and I needed it fast. I normally use Stampin' Up products, and I know they have one of these, but I couldn't wait the time it would take to get that one, so I decided to try this one instead. While I was nervous at first, once I got this, I could not have been happier.
This item comes in two parts; the clear plastic piece and the hard plastic anchor. Even though it doesn't seem like something with two parts would be that complicated, I had to have someone explain it to me a few times when I first used it a few years ago. I'm not sure the pictures would help someone who has never seen or used something like this before, but then again, I sincerely doubt someone would pick up a stamp-a-ma-jig without knowing what it is and instantly want to use it, so they might be safe there. The plastic cleans easily, and the anchor stays in place. It's really easy to use, and I loved being able to get it on sale.
While this is primarily for wood block stamp use, it is also effective with clear stamps. I think this tool is absolutely essential for anyone wanting to stamp with accuracy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for LEGO Lovers. These art trays are exactly what I was looking for. I needed something for my kids to use for sorting legos rather than just dumping everything on the floor. These have made lego cleanup a breeze; now they just tip the trays into the lego bin when they are done. I imagine they would be equally good for when kids are working with beads or sorting pieces for puzzles.
The trays themselves are of good quality. They are thick, not flimsy. They are almost but not quite big enough for a sheet of computer paper to lay in the bottom, to give you a sense of size (see photo). Internal depth is a little over 1.25 inches, external about 1.5 inches. The colors I received were orange, yellow, emerald green, and bubblegum pink. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I don't know if these are the best brushes out there. I'm not a professional painter, but I want to be. So I started ordering paint brushes and paints. I don't know if these are the best brushes out there, but I like them. I think they work perfectly and the palette is great. It makes me feel like I know what I'm doing.
Product includes, 12 Piece Brush Set9" x 12" wood palette8 natural rounds: 2 each size #2, 2 each size #4, 2 each size #6, 2 each size #84 flat bristle: 2 each size #4, 2 each size #8
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. This does not change my opinion of this product in any way. My reviews are for the consumer and have not been manipulated or compensated in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This paint goes on easily, keeps the grain of the wood visible. This paint goes on easily, keeps the grain of the wood visible, and washes very nicely. There is minimal odor when painting which was a plus as well. I intend on painting a small bookshelf for my daughters room. I applied one coat over the sanded top and I really like how it looks so far. I intend on sanding and completing one more coat prior to finishing with a sealant. Looking forward to finishing my project when I return from a vacation! My husband is hopeful that this will free up some much needed garage space where I have been storing this bookshelf for far too long...
I received this product for free in exchange for my unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Superb. This is formulated for canvas and does real well there, as one would expect. I needed a black matte base on a wooden table I was working on and admit that after finishing the bottle I bought something cheaper. But only because my local store didn't stock the liquitex stating $. Whatever! REGRET! It dried too quickly & f l a k e d o f f !
Now, I know that it wasn't formulated for wood, but please, it's porous & SHOULD WORK.
This experience serves to highlight the performance AND flexibility of the liquitex brand prep. Sometimes it pays to be brand loyal, because obviously the experience shared was a waste of time and money, which in the end is way too expensive in the first place.
I will add, however, that on canvasses it has never presented a problem & complaining has never occurred to me. Enjoy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paasche Talon airbrush kit. I bought this airbrush because I was looking to get a good detail airbrush that wouldn't cost a lot but would have professional features and craftsmanship. This definitely fits the bill. This particular kit comes with a hose, tip wrench, Allen key, and an airbrush holder. Made in the USA, has a huge paint cup, very easy to disassemble, and the parts are cheap and easy to find. this airbrush has a neat feature that lets you set a specific line width by turning a knob on the end that blocks the needle from going back past the point you set. The needle it comes with is .38 mm. This kit is great quality and a great deal, highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Doesn't smudge or smear after dried. LOVE these markers! I wasn't sure what to expect with markers made from chalk. When I first started using them I noticed how wet they were (like paint) and was worried that it would smear/smudge. Gave them a couple of minutes to dry and I was impressed! The colors are so vibrant! I let my sister use these on a menu board for her son's first birthday. They had the board perfect and panicked as her 1-year-old ran towards the board and swiped his hand across it! It didn't come off nor did it smear! They were very surprised!
It DID however come off very easily with water when we needed it to. Thank you for a great product!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Stays Vibrant When Dry. I am fairly new to the painting scene. I have attended a couple paint class events locally with friends and painted my own little masterpieces. I found it to be very relaxing (especially with a glass of wine or two) and personal. A little bit of paint goes a long way depending on how big of a canvas you are painting on. The colors are very vibrant and they stay vibrant even when dried. I purchased some paintbrushes and watched a few YouTube videos to see which ones give me the look I am going for. The tubes are very easy to open and squeeze with minimal effort. Just make sure to not squeeze too hard to prevent wasting paint. You can always take more out if needed but you can't put it back in! Recommended.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this product works great. If you have smaller shapes/dies. I was so excited to get this as I have many wafter thin dies and have to use wash tape to line up the stamp and die combos. For larger dies that you aren't trying to line up, this product works great. If you have smaller shapes/dies, then the dies tend to "jump" around when you are trying to line them up. If you are trying to cut multiple small shapes at one time, it can prove to be challenging. While I was super excited about the product, I returned it as it just didn't work with the stamp and die sets the way I had hoped.
It's magnetic and it will hold in place, but it just doesn't allow you to align the smaller shapes to where you want to align them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Got this huge roll thinking it would be a great deal as I frequently cut decals and sell them. Not impressed! Got this huge roll thinking it would be a great deal as I frequently cut decals and sell them. I ruined a couple sheets of vinyl because this transfer tape did not stick to all letters on my sheet only some! No matter how hard I scraped down...so I returned it immediately. I was charged shipping AND a 20% restocking fee because they said I didn't let them know it was defective. Um, I did? That was my initial return reason and I shouldn't have had to pay shipping as it was free when I initially processed my return. They did not have good customer service when I presented the product did not do what it was supposed to! So I lost $8 for using 1 ft of the 300 ft roll? Crappy service and a crappy product! Don't waste your time!!! Get quality transfer tape...not this horrible transfer tape! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quiet, Reliable, and affordably priced. This is the one. I searched and researched a very long time before settling on the Sparmax TC620. There is a very good review of the TC610-H by International Scale Modeler on YouTube, and it pushed me off the fence to purchase this model. The TC610-H is no longer available, but this unit is the replacement. The only difference is this compressor has TWO air line outlets. Also, though it doesn't say this in the information section of the product description... this compressor comes packaged with TWO very high quality 10 foot air hoses. The compressor arrived on time, was extremely well packaged, and is better looking in person than online. It is built very sturdy, and weighs in at around 22 lbs. Loads of Chrome abound on the unit and everything about it is first class.
My only issue was that the stainless braided hoses that connect the air tank to the compressor were loose upon opening the package. Take the time to use some air line teflon tape on the treads and then tighten them down. The compressor cuts off once the tank reaches 60 psi, and to me is EXTREMELY quiet. I dial my iwata .35 airbrush in at 35 psi. The compressor kicks on and refills the tank once the tank drains down to 40 psi. Refilling takes about 5 seconds to hit 60 psi and then shuts back off. It takes me about one minute of constant full throttle use to drain the tank enough to kick on the compressor. It never lets me down for air feed. For me, this is a great compressor at a great value here on Amazon. I mostly do pinball repair airbrushing and some resin model painting too. It is overkill for what I use it for, but throughly a joy to work with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Use this SEAL to literally seal your palette, instead of using as a palette. It's important to remember this is a "Palette SEAL," although it can be used as a palette. Here's why I ordered this, and how I use it:
During an oil painting workshop a few weeks ago, the instructor used a piece of glass duct-taped (on the edges) over a same-sized piece of luan board that was painted neutral gray. At the end of class each day, he simply put the glass inside this palette and sealed it. You can use a paint scraper (w razor blade insert) to scrape off any paint that dries on the glass and a good scraper doesn't damage your glass palette. So, I can have a sizable, fairly easy to clean glass palette with a neutral gray background. Oil paints won't stay fresh "forever," but they will stay good for several days. My palette is about a quarter inch smaller all around than this SEAL to make it easier to remove the glass. If you cut the glass the exact same size, it would be pretty impossible to get it out of the palette without tipping the whole thing over.
Even if you're using acrylics, using a glass palette makes sense because you never have to worry about staining the white surface of this palette SEAL. Just put a damp sponge in with your glass palette, to keep the acrylics moist. You can also just put a paper palette in the seal but the bottom surface isn't conducive to just one sheet of palette paper. You can put the entire pad in the SEAL and remove the top sheet when you're finished with it.
Obviously this won't work for people who need to hold the palette, but for those of us who paint while seated, or with our palette within easy reach on a table, the "glass over neutral gray board," works wonderfully.
BTW the instructor had one palette with duct tape (gray side out) covering the luan board, instead of paint! Is that easy, or what?
I haven't tried putting the entire palette in the freezer overnight, because the seal works well enough for me. I'm concerned the plastic will become brittle if frozen, plus I just don't have enough freezer space at this time of year. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute, Very Small, Good For Crafts. When I ordered these I thought they were full sized clothespins; however, this is not the case These are mini clothespins instead. They are very cute with items attached to them to make them decorative, but they are made small and are cheap.
I planned on using them for our homeschool to hold pictures and other light items but I am not sure they would hold anything. They would be better for crafts instead. They are not a usable item but more of a decorative item. They do though give you an ideal of something to make yourself with the larger pins.
I was a little disappointed when I received these but I will use them for something, just not sure what that is just yet.
Disclaimer: I did receive this item at a discounted price for exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am in no way connected to the seller nor am I required to leave a five-star review. I review the item and rate it honestly and fairly. This is my 100% honest opinion of the above referenced item and I only change my rating if the product under performs over time. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsement and Testimonials in Advertising | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ok quality vs price. Decided to try out adult coloring a few weeks ago and bought myself a Spicebox kit and Sam's Club which came with just 5 dual tip pens. Of course I quickly got hooked and started looking online for additional colors because who does anything with just 5 basic colors, right? After checking out a few products, I decided to order these. Price-point was on the spot and reviews seemed pretty good. What a disappointment. I don't know if it's because I've gotten used to the Spicebox pens which are excellent or I got a bad set but the very first one I pulled out, the fine tip would barely write. The brush tip wrote but didn't give me a clean edge like I had gotten used to. Pulled out another one, pretty much the same result and even though it was supposed to be several tones lighter than the first one, they looked almost the same. Third one worked good so at that point I was hoping I'd hit on the 2 duds in the group and the rest would work ok. Nope. Out of of the set of 24, around half of the fine tips barely wrote. I literally had to scratch the paper to get some color down with those. The brush tips are just a bit too bushy and give me a bit of a furry edge, not clean like I would like in order to be able to stay in the lines. Had I known, I would've never ordered them.
Update 11/01/17 I was happily surprised and impressed when I received a message from the seller offering to send me a replacement set. It quickly arrived and I'm happy to say all the pens work, no duds like in the first order. I still prefer the brush on the Spicebox pens though, it's hard to do really exact work with these but for the cost, I'm satisfied. Added a star on my review but it doesn't quite make it to a 5. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great student grade option. This watercolor is set is an awesome value. The paints are vibrant and beautifully transparent, and the color selection in the 30 piece set is quite good. I question the usefulness of including the sponge in the palette - it seems like it would be too rough to use with quality brushes, although it is fine for the synthetic water brush that is included. Speaking of the water brush, it's great that it's included, but I do wish that it could be stored assembled in the 30pc palette. The little plug for the water reservoir seems like it is begging to be lost by a space case such as myself. It could've used one of those little plastic loops that keep it attached even when it's unplugged, like many inflatable pool toys and mattresses have. I might have to think about rigging up something like that myself. The only other thing is that I wish the half pans were removable/replaceable, since there are a few colors I would probably swap out, but you can't have everything in life. Overall this is a great option for a higher-end student grade watercolor set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great product for all ages and especially for folks who are disabled like me. I am a bed bound person and I was just introduced to adult coloring. I love it. but I found colored pencil not only not colorful enough for me but also difficult to use sometimes when lying down. Then I tried these gel pens. Rich. vibrant colors and also neon, glitter, metallic and pastel colors all included. When I put one of these pens on paper and wait a second the ink comes out and it flows a bit as you move the pen. That means easy on my arthritic hands and easy to use even lying down! If you have these issues or someone you love does it opens up a whole new world when you try it and is even great as a mindfulness exercise. Such a thoughtful and unique gift this would be for anyone with so many pens for such a low price! I sound like an ad but I am quite sincere. This and an inexpensive coloring book is the best self expression product I know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Let down by some of these markers. I was so excited to get these, bit upon arrival I noticed 3 of the markers were totally gummy. The color was very distorted and did not spread well at all. When I tried to use them the lightest shade stained in the nib right away. I'm a long standing copic user and cannot understand why 3 markers ended up fuddy. I'm very happy with the ones that came as they should but with the cost so high I imagined a quality check would be regular procedure. The ones that work well have no comparison. They are fluid and vibrant. I enjoy working with them very much! They way the blend is amazing!
I contacted the seller and was told about 'sending markers to replace' but when I asked if they meant all of the markers or just the three I got no helpful response. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Having Caran d'Ache coloring pencils to color is like having Rolls Royce cars to drive. Having Caran d'Ache coloring pencils to color is like having Rolls Royce cars to drive. Caran d'Ache started in Switzerland in 1915 and was officially founded in 1924. Today, Caran d'Ache produces colored pencils considered to be the top of the line! I have used them since I was a kid in primary school and when I opened this tin they looked so beautiful and so finely done that I was sorry to even take them off the tin! But I did, and I am enjoying coloring with Caran d'Ache Supracolor. That is just my opinion, but if you consult the experts, all of them will include the Swiss Caran d'Ache brand at the very top of their lists. Caran d'Ache Supracolor Metal Box Set of 12 Coloring Pencils is a great investment, and if you like them, later you can try the big box that holds 120 colors in three large tins. That was my last Christmas present for my artist brother, who grew up surrounded by Caran d'Ache color pencils.
You see, Switzerland is not just about clocks, watches, and chocolate bars, there is also Caran d'Ache! with headquarters in Geneva! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth the Money, and Then Some. Coming to this from some of the Chinese Replica Brushes, Holy Hell is this thing great. I tried the Master G22 and G44 brushes. This thing whoops up on them.
I am not usually one for fine motor control, I've always had issues with fine lines. That's because I never used a precision piece of engineering like this before. It sprays fine lines, but if you open it up, it will empty the cup quick. It offers good atomization, cleans easily, and is pretty efficient. Stainless steel internal passages mean you can use water-based, enamels, or urethanes. It's internal mix as well.
Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about the Iwata Revolution. I was worried I didn't go with the Eclipse for a few dollars more. but NOT having a self-centering nozzle makes it a bit easier to maintain. It's centered darn well from the factory and doesn't use an O-Ring like some of the "other" guys. I haven't felt bad about not getting the Eclipse since I've been spraying. The .35mm needle/nozzle also handles a wide range of paints. I've noticed I do still have to thin some paints, like Createx's Wicked line, but I still can't complain.
Pick one of these up, you won't regret it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Mattell disappointed my 5-year-old son this Christmas. Mattell should be ashamed of itself for putting its name on this garbage. No amount of adjustment was able to get any paint to spray from the nozzle. My son got this as a Christmas present from a friend, and was really excited to try it out. The only color that anything at all came out was red, and it only bubbled and foamed. Two adults tried and were unable to get any results at all. I checked Amazon and found all the negative reviews. I had to explain to a 5-year-old that it wasn't going to work because it was poorly made. What a disappointment. This product should be taken off the market and Mattell should be issuing refunds for anyone who bought it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great design and function, very sturdy, student grade paints, 5 stars for its category. First off, these are NOT professional paints, but more serious art student paints. That said, for what it is, I give it 5 stars. Since I wanted it for mainly sketching and journaling practice use, it's great. The colors are comparable to Winsor Newton Cotman series. Some colors are more opaque than translucent, but that's expected of student grade paints.
I really like the sturdy plastic case & palette. I find that the ring at the bottom fits my middle finger, and I can position the palette on 3 sides. The lid stays tilted, so I can place a watercolor postcard there and paint on it. The palette tray has a lip, so the water washes don't dribble down (unlike Winsor Newton cotman sketchbox - I always end up getting it on my pants).
I like the water brush very much; the little black thing is a plug so the water doesn't fall out in transport. You have to remove the plug to attach the brush head (unlike the pentel waterbrush). Since I bought an arm-adillo to hold my brushes, I really don't put it in the box anymore.
The cakes are not standard half pans sized; when I'm finished with it, I'll either refill w/professional paints, or cut out the paint area section, w/ double sided tape and put in half & whole pans of color. Got this as a birthday present ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Strange name, GREAT pencils. Short review: low in price, high in quality. Softer than Crayolas, my "control" brand, harder than Prismacolor soft cores and Polychromos, with excellent lining out, gradients, and layering. I wish they had more colors! Of the lower priced sets I've tried, these are the best. IF they were all lightfast and we had that information, IMO, these would rank with the best I've used...Prisma soft cores, Polychromos, Albrecht Durers, Pablos, Coloursofts, and Pablos.
The supposed to be brilliant colors are indeed brilliant, and it has some muted colors as well. The black is deep and layers fine, and the white actually is useful, though not in Prisma soft core or Derwent Drawing pencil Chinese white league. These seem compatible with other brands and are basically waterproof.
BTW, how DO you pronounce this name? I say 'plucky', because the name fits. MORE COLORS!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bright colors that provide great coverage. <div id="video-block-R2PZFMNO7RB2FT" 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/E17UXjt7IFS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/01huQF6pkOS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Acrylic paints are paints that are so nice to work with, especially with children. They are water based so they are easy to clean up if they get on skin, or spilled on other places that kids may get them on. My daughter had paint all over her hands, face, arms, and somehow I had it on my tile floor. It cleaned right up with soap and water. They are also non toxic so I can feel comfortable about letting my kids use them. These paints are very good quality paints. I am by no means an expert as I am not an artist, but I have bought cheap acrylic paints before to work on some projects here and there. I have usually just picked up the tubes from a discount store for less than a dollar. I sure can tell the difference. The cheaper paints are thinner and more watery, meaning that it takes more coats to get the coverage needed. These Colore paints are very thick so they provide great coverage using less paint. I love the colors as well. There are 12 colors in the set, and they are all very pigmented and bright. The only color from the rainbow that isn't included is purple, but that can be easily mixed up using the red and blue. One thing that I loved about these is that they were so easy to open the tubes. I have used other sets before that had the same puncture top to open the seals that are on the tops, and when I punctured them, no matter how careful I was, they exploded out everywhere and were a huge mess. I don't have any idea what the difference is with these, but I didn't have one tube that spurted out when I first opened it. I am very happy with this set of paints, and would definitely recommend them. My kids and I have been having a lot of fun with them already, and it is something to do to get them off their electronics and doing something creative. *I received these paints at a reduced price for testing purposes, and for an honest review. The opinions in this review are 100% my own based on my experience with the product, and I made no commitment to leave a positive review.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Do you have a kid that likes to draw? This Easel from US Art Supply would make a great gift. This is a beautiful and very sturdy Easel that I think will last for my kids and probably on to their kids! It comes in a box all unassembled and you have to assemble, but I put mine together, by myself, and it took me about an hour. I loved that it even came with the screw driver I needed to screw the screws in. I didn't have to go destroy my husbands tool box to look for one! There were a few times I had to stare at the pictures to figure stuff out, because the instructions are just pictures.
Once you get it together, you will notice how nice it is.
It has a Chalk board on one side and a dry erase board on the other side and you take out the screws and just flip it to whatever side you want and put the screws back in. It has 3 baskets on the bottom, 5 cups with lids for paints, and has a place for a big roll of paper that it comes with! This would make a wonderful gift, even if you have 2 kids, they will have loads of fun just like my kids! It even comes with 2 clips to hold the paper while they are drawing, Chalk and an eraser! Highly recommended!
Disclosure:I received this product complimentary for review purposes. All opinions expressed are completely my own and may differ from yours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These pencils are great, and bonus...they are water color pencils. I am NOT an endorsed reviewer and paid full price. I keep forgetting to review these. I was really pleasantly surprised by these pencils. They lay down very smooth. They have tons of pigment, and layer beautifully with soft core pencils. But the best thing about these pencils....You can use them as water color pencils. I didn't see this anywhere in the product description. I almost bought some water color pencils, and I just tried the edge of a page with these. They are not wax based pencils. I think some of the critical reviews expected them to be wax based because the description says soft core. I am NOT and endorsed reviewer. I paid full price for this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is soft, but it does not compare to cashmere--even as being described as imitation cashmere. This is a very soft piece of garment; it does say that it's imitation cashmere, and I would agree. It does not feel like cashmere at all--it is not that soft or smooth feeling, but it's still pretty soft, oversized and will keep you warm. As soon as I received it I knew I couldn't keep it for myself, I needed to give it to my grandmother who is always complaining about being cold. This scarf/shawl serves as a great upper body cover up, even when you're just lounging around the house. The gray of the scarf is like the lighter gray in the picture, and it's consistent throughout. There is no lighter and darker gray areas as illustrated in the picture--just one shade (one of the reasons I docked star points from this). That wasn't a huge deal, not enough to knock it down by a whole star, however the scarf I received had some seams unstitched and some thread pulled out in random places, as if my dogs had pricked a piece of thread with their nails and loosened it. I just took some scissors and got rid of those unwanted threads, which I was able to just cut because they didn't seem to interfere with the rest of the stitching or anything. I didn't think that was any reason to return it, especially since it did take a while to arrive, approximately 2 weeks or so (it arrived 2 weeks before it was supposed to arrive); and also, it is overall, a nice scarf/shawl. It is great for causal/ business/casual, but nothing too fancy! I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for fine motor. My daughter was having trouble with her 3 finger grip. These rocks force your fingers to grip like you would a pencil. You can't fist these little things. I also like them because I collect rocks so I think these crayons are cute. My daughter likes playing with my crystal/stone collection so she was excited to play with these crayons. The colors are smooth & vibrant & the variety is good. The color of the crayons is true unlike roseart brand crayons. The color of the crayon is how it'll look on paper. Even if your child doesn't need help with fine motor they make a cute novelty item. My husband likes these too. He thinks they improve his coloring & writing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good value. I chose this set over another set of basic heavy body acrylic paints because I wanted the book enclosed. I am sooo glad I did. The book about acrylic paints is terrific.
Liquitex is one of the most popular acrylic brands so choosing it was easy. I have tried several thicknesses/weight of acrylic paint and was confused as to which would work best for me. I emailed my favorite painting teacher, Lindsay Weirich, at "the Frugal Crafter" blog (http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/) and asked her what weight she uses and she said the Heavy Body Liquitex, so that is what I got.
Besides the paint and book, the set also comes with a canvas board, two paint brushes, and a bottle of medium. The paint brushes have wooden handles and I have learned from experience that I ruin wood handled brushes by leaving them in water too long. The flip side is to not leave them in the water and have the acrylic paint that has gotten up into the ferrel (the metal part) dry hard and make the brush lose its shape. So I will save the wood handled brushes for something else and use my acrylic handled ones that can sit in the water without damaging them.
The book covers everything about acrylic paints: history of manufacturing, compounds used, what makes acrylic paint different from watercolor and oils, how to read a paint label, the paint pigments in each color, the different characteristics of each pigment, how to mix colors, recommended colors that look good together, and detailed descriptions of each of the Liquitex mediums and how to use them. I have about six different mediums that I didn't know how to use! I marked each page in the book that described them so I can determine which one to use in the future. The mediums can change the texture and flow of the paint, lengthen drying time, increase the transparency of colors, or make them less transparent. There are also sections about when and how to varnish your painting, glazing colors, painting on different surfaces like fabric or brick, etc. The book has a price listed on the back for $4.95 so that makes the combination of products in this set a very good price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these for sponging ink on cardstock. I found these work much better than the square foams for sponging ink onto paper. If you move in a circular motion, it just makes so much more sense to have a circular sponge. The square sponges worked fine for distressing edges of paper but now people are using sponges to create gradients of color on paper like you would use a brayer for and for that, the square sponges are not as effective as the round ones. You get so many in this pack for such a great price, its super easy to wash them out and use again rather than buying a bunch of wood applicators for them. The two wood applicators I bought that you get in the set they sell them in feels more than enough when you can get this many sponges for such an amazing price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Durable and fun for more than just coloring. It's a crayon - or is it? I don't know which my 2-year-old loves more, opening the bag and pouring the "rocks" out, then lining them up and then counting them back into the bag, or coloring and writing with them. They're FUN. I love the organic non-toxic aspect and the aid they can give to new writers with proper grip. THEY (my 2 and 4-year old) love to simply play with them and choose them to color with over twistable crayola crayons and regular crayons almost every time. I've started putting a bag of these on gifts to special friends instead of bows. They adore them, too, sometimes more than the bigger present! *Yes, a few of the colors are very pale as some other reviewers have noted. My boys just choose another color, not a big deal. These lighter colors do work well on darker construction paper, though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Definitely not compatible with Cricut. I really liked the cut out of happy birthday, however, it took much trial and error to get a good cut on the Cricut Cuttlebug. I took the advice of previous reviewers:
First: I tried using the Cuttlebug manual as a shim. Result: it didn't cut all the way thru. Tried different weight of paper,
Same result.
Secondly: tried waxed paper. No result. Tried cutting twice. No result.
Thirdly: tried a heavy 5" x 7" beige index card as a shim between plates A and B. Poor results.
Finally : tried a heavy 5" x 7" beige index card as a shim between plates A and B plus 1 sheet of waxed paper over the soft side of the die cut, them plate B. Voila! A pretty clean cut, however, difficult to separate. Try using tweezers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
WARNING! This product may cause you to get high. I was on a high with endorphins running rampant after receiving this die! I watched a couple youtube videos and recognized the amazing versatility. I played, played, played and cut, cut, cut for hours and created a few BEAUTIFUL cards. I LOVE this die. I covered chipboard with cardstock and then cut, leaving me with the awesome interchangeable insides and the longer honeycomb pattern. I even cut once using a light blue aluminum rock star can and all I can say is WOW!! My only issue is that after having used it for approximately 30 cuts, it is harder to get the chipboard covered with cardstock out of the die wtihout it tearing the cardstock. It seems the foam may have started to flatten. It is not bad, I just have to work harder to get it out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I AM IN LOVE!!! :DDD. After reading so many complaints about the Yudu on here and so many other sites, I still felt like I needed to give it a shot for myself. I was scared, yes, because it's not super-cheap (for a poor college student as myself), but Amazon sells the machine by itself with the bare minimum accessories plus free shipping! And it's a great unit that has a drying system, exposer, and a lightbox all in one! So it really couldn't be beat as far as price goes. The kit does not come with paint or emulsion remover. You need these if you want to use your screens ever again.
The main thing to do is your research. Buy your paints and emulsion and other tools for cheaper and in bulk elsewhere. You'll save a ton! Just do a web search on silkscreening supplies and click on the first link that comes up. I don't think Amazon lets me share specific company names.
I also did extensive YouTube tutorial watching to make sure I got all the instructions really clear so as not to mess up on anything and needlessly waste any of the expensive materials. I had a really tight deadline and did 60 t-shirts in a few hours the same day I got my machine--and that was using one screen with no mistakes! Just proves that it can be done successfully on your first try!
A big and helpful tip I got from my research applies to the emulsion sheets. The kit only comes with 2 sheets. The best thing to do is cut up your emulsion sheets to the size of your image. If it's some small text, it doesn't make sense to use up a whole sheet, right? Those things are pricey! Something like $10 per sheet! Another great tip is saving your excess ink. I find that a little bit goes a long way. And finally another tip is about the transparencies that you print your image on. The kit only comes with one. I had a whole pack of vellum paper from years ago that I never used, and used this instead of buying more transparencies and it works completely fine.
Seriously, I've only had this for one week, and it's doing wonders for me. By the by, the recipients of the 60 shirts were totally stoked on the design, so I'm a happy camper. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Nice For Off White Leather to Include Bonded Leather. Wow, I am pleased to be the first person to review this particular color. I have what might be considered an off white leather sofa in the family room. A lot of teenagers and a dog who added her scratches too. I am pretty particular about my furniture so I was thinking as I had tried other brands from Angelus, vanilla, white and ivory and none match as you can see from the photos. Not one color worked nor any of the mixtures I tried to get a reasonable color to apply. I tried the leather pens sold by amazon that you have to mix and it was so much trouble and no results so I through it away. I don't want to become a mixologist I just want to apply and that's it.
I you can see from the first picture, scratches are very obvious and this is after trying the Angelus white, vanilla and ivory and also mixing combinations. What I noticed was that it spreads on very thick in the smaller bottle which comes with a brush applicator in the jar. This 4 fl ounce size does not come with a brush and I noticed that it was more of a fluid than the smaller size of the Angelus. That allowed me to just pour it on a soft cloth and spread with great ease. Dries very fast and it is hard to tell were the scratches are. Now some people complain about the fact that these paints have to much of a shine. One of things that I do which is really to keep the leather soft, clean and protected is use Melatonin shoe cream in bone color. I tried to use it to eliminate the scratches but it does not have the dye formula to get it done. This Angelus has made me so happy. I mean you can't tell where the scratches are any more.
Bottomline, I hope it holds up. I in fact spread it across the entire seating area; and this small bottle goes a long way. But that said, I received it on 11 April, applied it and immediately ordered another bottle. My recommendation is that for the $3-$4 more, I would get the larger bottle of whatever color that you choose vs. the smaller jar that has a thicker spread. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Non Existent Quality Control. The materials used are nice. However, at some point the manufacturer must have changed the design specifications as the pictures on the box and some of them in the instructions so one design but the parts provided and the written instructions are different. At some point they changed the groove into which the paper roll slots into into a slot and grove arrangement. This would be find, but, as I said, no QA so we were sent to sets of legs for the same side (i.e. Left) this means we cannot insert the paper roll, rendering this part of the toy useless. Another change to the design from the picture is they no longer use the nice wooden knobs which go on the height adjustment bolts - now favoring wing nuts, which a child might find hard to loosen.
So two days before Christmas - we are stuck -our child's main toy either has to be sent back so we can get a replacement (to arrive after Christmas) OR we set it up but bin the paper roll holder - which was one of the key features for buying this item, so she can drawn, tear it off and hang on her wall. So, for nearly $90 for a white eraser board and a chalk board works out REALLY expensive - could buy both in IKEA for 30% of the price. This would have been a super gift had the manufacturer, yes they are Chinese, bothered to have QA to check the parts are correct before boxing. At this is what is really guiding. Companies use Chinese companies to cut costs and offer goods at competitive prices - being this item came from Webber, I thought it would have been made in the US.
We have no choice but to let her play with the easel as it is rather than have no present on Christmas day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful pigment markers. I wanted to try these out with my coated card stock for my handmade greeting cards. While the markers didn't "blend" as much as I'm sure they do on the specialty paper recommended for use with these, they still came out in beautiful watercolor-like hues. The set I received contained the following colors (my names, their numbers): greenish teal 067, soft green 599, bright yellow 346, bright orange 601, magenta 023, and white 163. The case is a little tricky, I think I will probably just store them flatas recommended in my "tools" box. The two-sided markers have a broad side and a pointed side and are really fun to use. These are a great addition to my card making implements. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Happy with the selection of PBN, and my grandmother LOVED it. Finding a paint-by-number for my grandmother while shopping in-store is often difficult, since she practically has them all! So, I was very pleased with Amazon's large selection of paint-by-numbers, and this one stood out above the rest as a perfect one for my "Mema." I was afraid she already had this one, since it was a perfect fit for her, but, alas, she didn't! I can't tell you how happy and excited about this paint-by-number she was! She couldn't wait to get started!! Thank you for coming through and helping me find the perfect gift for my Mema for Christmas! The packaging didn't disappoint, and it was bigger than I thought it would be, which is a good thing! Thanks, again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good ink - poor packaging. On a good note, the colors are beautiful and I look forward to using them in my projects. However out of four (4) pads, I had immediate problems with two (2) of them. The Mint Julep to Emerald Green pads are not secured to the base of the stamp pad. I realize I can (hopefully) fix this with some hot glue. The second issue is with the Pink to Red stamp pad. The lid fits very loosely. If I were to turn the stamp pad over, the lid would fall off. I realize these are fixable errors, but Hero Arts should have better quality control for their products. I am unable to find an email for the vendor and it is not worth the hassle to return them. I will think twice before I buy ink from Hero Arts again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My Favorite. This stamp cleaner is absolutely amazing. Not only does it do a fantastic job of removing left over gunk from your stamps but it smells great! Smells exactly like bubble gum but isn't too overpowering. Just enough of a scent to leave your stamps smelling fresh and not making your fingers stink if you get a little extra on you. I use mostly pigment ink and it takes the ink right out quickly without having to scrub a lot. Even took off old dye left over from the cheap Walmart 98 inks. I definitely recommend it for any stampers. I use this with the Ranger stamp scrub mat and its a fantastic combo. For less than $10 for this bottle and the scrub mat you really can't argue how much time it will save you and how convenient it is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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