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Fantastic when it sprays. Excellent product when it sprays. I bought three pack of the dark blue to cover light mauve cushions on chair and tan cushions on the seat and back of desk chair to make them match a denim sofa. The first and third can I used worked great but the second can stopped spraying after using only about 1/4 of the can. I thought the product was great when it worked properly and was also please at how easy it was to clean off your hands. As for softness, once it dried I can tell no difference from the original fabric! You do need to shake the can well to make sure it comes out in a spray not stream. Also, I recommend trying to clean the fabric as well as you can prior to at least lighten any stains. I used a dark color so stains were less visible but if you look at the fabric in full sunlight you still see differences in the color in places where the stains were. Despite the issue of only one can working, I am going to order one more can color a fabric footstool to match and just hope I get lucky that it is one that works | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you are a crafter like me you know how attached we get to something . I have used this before so it isn't new to me. The store around where I live stopped selling it and I was worried about being able to find it , Amazon saved the day. If you are a crafter like me you know how attached we get to something that works great and we love so going without isn't a option...lol The price wasn't to bad either and shipping was fast. It arrived with no damage and was packaged securely . If you are someone who has never tried it ,get some you will love the effect you get with it. I like making worn or shabby looking picture frames, dollhouse furniture , real furniture, and even on painted mason jars. There is almost no end to what you can do with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
More complicated and difficult than expected - Maybe I have no talent. I received the "DIY" oil painting by number to discover that I may need professional experience or art lessons to actually partake in this hobby. Quite intricate and tiny little itty bitty (itty bitty) boxes with itty bitty numbers that probably mean something really important to the outcome, however, I was to scared to embark upon deciphering as of yet. It's terrifying and I put it away until I am ready to face the fact that I don't even have enough talent to do a pain by number. But if you have some talent and time (and reading glasses) give it a go. I think it would be a great accomplishment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love Wooster paint brushes. I love Wooster paint brushes. I do a lot of interior faux painting and have just completed painting our newest "old" home. I believe in good brushes and good paint and take care of everything I purchase. I've been re-purposing items for several years and have decided to experiment with polycrylic finishes. I purchased this brush solely for that purpose and I'm disappointed in the way the bristles fan out. After the 1st use I was left with fly away stragglers that don't make it easy to apply sealer properly. I have enclosed a picture after cleaning after the 2nd use. Thank you Wooster for helping me understand what's up with this brush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These woolie pads work great until they become saturated with paint. These woolie pads work great until they become saturated with paint. Once they are thoroughly rinsed and then dried, the surface texture is entirely different from when it came out of the package. This means that if you begin a new section of your wall where you left off, the pattern of the Woolie texture doesn't match the first part. So you need several of them to finish a room the size of a living room. At 30 bucks a pop, in addition to your paint and tools, it gets a lot more expensive than you planned. Half way through my living room, I had to go out and buy more of these expensive babies, plus more paint because the washed and dried Woolies were creating a whole new pattern on my walls and I had to spend extra time and money to buy more paints to repaint the other half of my wall from scratch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome. I love these chalk markers! I do a lot of crafts and these have been great to use on the chalkboards I make! They are so smooth and easy to use. A great alternative to painting. I practiced a bit with them on cardboard, and they even worked great on that. Because I ordered the three-pack, I was able to share with my crafting g buddy, and she loves them too! A great value!!! I would like to buy colored ones next---so easy to use and they do such a nice job. As a teacher, I still have one chalkboard in my room. I used this marker to make headings on that board and the writing really spruced up an old board in my room! I did receive a discount on this product, as I planned to review it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Everything lovely about this easel, except. The item I purchased, "Bamboo Sonoma Sketch French Box Easel" arrived quickly upon ordering. However, the easel appears not to be made of bamboo, but treated fir...that's OK, but the product description should be the item received. The major negative aspect of the easel, which is why I rated it "four-stars", is that there were no instructions included as to setting it up. It's all in one piece, so no "assembly required", yes--but setting it up (without instructions) was a major feat--and I'm a college graduate! The main problem was with the two front legs--they are secured to the closed paint box by a sort of fitting gizmo (invisible to the eye) that requires gently pulling the legs away from their "gizmo" socket, which then allows the legs to be pulled forward & extended so that the paint box is in the proper position for setting up. NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THE COPPER BRADS which secure the legs--they are needed for stabilizing those legs! Other than the major glitch in figuring it all out, which took me about an hour of strenuous puzzle-brain power(!), it's a beauty! Functions well as described; ample stability, and very convenient to use in a small space. Using this easel so far, I have a feeling of inspiration towards creating my ART! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Smooth and Just the Right Weight for Illustratrations. I recently took up art again. I was mostly a pencil and charcoal artist. I decided to try my hand at cartoons and was not sure if this was the correct paper when I ordered it. I was so happy with this purchase! The sheets are horizontally long and come loose in the pad. No need to tear out or flip while one is drawing. I find this extremely useful especially with cartoons as you are able to see a continuous line of story and your sketches if you wish by having the pages next to each other. The price was phenomenal and I would have paid double at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Now the texture of these pages is like butter! They are SO SMOOTH and your choice of art pencils will work beautifully on them. I will continue to purchase more when I run out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
UNSAFE - Don't buy. Please do not buy this machine if you are looking for an affordable heat press. It is cheap, yes, but we made the mistake and have had nothing but headaches. We used it 4 times and experienced the following problems:
1) The pressing plate flies off during use. Again, we used this machine 4 times, and the plate flew off twiceboth times while the machine was hot. Obviously this is a huge flaw in the machine, and a very concerning safety issue. We've attached a picture showing the problem.
2) Temperature regulator doesn't work. This causes the temperature to fluctuate, charring products and leading to the third main issue...
3) Beeping that wouldn't stop. This is supposed to indicate that the temperature has reached its setting, but with the temp regulator not keeping the heat at your desired setting, and with a timer that does not work consistently, it is impossible to get the beeping to stop.
4) Tubes burst and leak fluid. We've attached a picture showing the problem.
While I am not at all opposed to buying Chinese-made products, this is an unfortunate example of the worst in China's manufacturing practices. You will find no help in the single page, poorly-translated user's manual, you will get no customer service, and you will get no use out of this piece of junk.
Don't make the same mistake we did. Read this review and others saying the same problems. Then, look at the positive reviews and take notice of how short and vague they are, and how the sentences display poor use of English. They are most likely not written by real users, but by the makers of this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
amazing device. wish I had more of them. Con: the power connection is a bit loose
Pro: This device is great and really multipurpose. I use it for art. I use it for tracing, writing, Photography lighting (wish I had 4 more of them), general light at the desktop. at night, instead of having room lights on, I will turn on the light pad which sits under my keyboard at the computer and it helps offset the strain of watching a monitor in the dark. the three power settings gives it flexibility in its uses. it's very durable, I was impressed. I spill ink and paint on it all the time and clean up is a breeze. I just clean it like a window, a bit of generic Windex and a paper tower and it's clean as new. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality fabric paint and long lasting. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tulip-Dimensional-Fabric-Paint-1-25oz-Glow-Gray/dp/B00857SOY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint 1.25oz Glow Gray</a> The glow in the dark color is very much like all glow in the dark colors -- more towards the white/yellow coloration. Quaintly product and long lasting! Tulip brand as a whole is very long lasting and no need for head setting first. Leave it dry for at least a week (at least this is what I do) before washing. Use a cold wash and cool dry the first few times and after than wash as you normally would. I have items that have been washed dozens of times over a period of 4 years with no fading or cracking | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. I guess I shouldn't be surprised due to the low price, but was rather disappointed in this set just received. I purchased based on reviews and have to wonder if I just received a poor quality set or others don't see anything wrong with the ferrules being loose on the handles. Every brush in this set has the same issue.......the ferrule rocks on the handle making one wonder just how long it might take to come apart. I suppose I could place electrical tape or glue to secure the ferrules but wish I didn't have to do that.
UPDATE: I have added a star to my original review for the customer care that MyArtscape has shown me since I wrote this review. They reached out to me as they care about customer satisfaction. That's not something I'm used to and feel the company merits special consideration. As with all things created, there will be an occasional hiccup in production but does not mean the entire line is bad. This is what happened in my case.......a mere hiccup in quality with the set I received. MyArtscape was quick to contact me to make things right and that is something I truly appreciate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Professional gum arabic based watercolors with a decent amount of pigment load. These are professional gum arabic based watercolors with a decent amount of pigment load.
Five of the watercolors in this set are single pigment. New Gamboge is no longer a single pigment color as the pigment PY153 appears to have been discontinued.
Strangely, the set I received included two tubes of Pyrrol Scarlet and no New Gamboge. I used a single pigment yellow (similar to New Gamboge hue) from a different manufacturer and mixing that with the 5 colors in the Daniel Smith set I received worked fine.
Pigment information for the colors in this set:
- Hansa Yellow Light: PY3 - Lightfastness II - Series 1
- New Gamboge: PY97 PY110 - Lightfastness I - Series 1
- Pyrrol Scarlet: PR255 - Lightfastness I - Series 3
- Quinacridone Rose: PV19 - Lightfastness I - Series 2
- French Ultramarine: PB29 - Lightfastness I - Series 2
- Phatlo Blue (GS): PB15:3 - Lightfastness I - Series 1
I can't comment on the New Gamboge, but the pigment load and transparency of the other 5 colors are very good.
Overall, this is a great set to practice on mixing colors from a limited set of pigments.
Update 10/4/16: I ordered a second set of these watercolors and this one also came with two tubes of Pyrrol Scarlet and no New Gamboge
Update 10/19/16: I contacted Daniel Smith to inform them about the packaging issue with this product. They offered to send me the missing New Gamboge tubes free of charge even though I had purchased the product from Amazon. Not only excellent product but also excellent customer service! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
just buy it. I put it together myself, it was a bit hard but if a noob like me can do it, anyone can. i honestly think i put a few screws in the wrong place as i seemed to have been missing a few pieces in the end but i made it work out somehow! though i still need some screws for some parts...
i bought this because i was an art student but unfortunately i didn't get it till AFTER the semester ended and i didn't really need it. BUT it works well as a regular desk too. I also wish there was more variety of holes and cubbies to put all kinds of pencils/pens inside. i also don't really like the paper stopper thing on the end, or whatever it is because it cuts into my arms when i try to draw. but whatever! this is a must for any artist
i hope that they make an upgraded version of this desk in the future with more cool attachments etc...maybe a footrest on the bottom lol | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Picture is very misleading ( only one palette ) and product is same as the cheap ones. I made the mistake of not reading the description , and thought this was for four pallets since the price reflected that compared to the prices of the single pallets on amazon , I ordered it as a gift for the wife and when it showed up it was just one palette , I was upset and didn't have time to order another set , its about the same quality as one I paid $6 for a few months back on amazon and that one came with a set of hog hair brushes , I thought it would have been nice to get her the square styled ones over a different set I had in my wish list , big mistake on my part. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing for cleaning makeup brushes as well. For a while I was using the beauty blender cleanser/shampoo to wash my brushes and my beauty blender and I always felt as though it never removed the makeup completely. So, I decided to do some research of my own and came across this gem, and never looked back! It comes quickly with their fast shipping, the amount you receive for the price beats out the beauty blender cleanser in price and quantity, the smell is a pleasant lemon-y/citrus scent, and it's compact enough to store until you need to use it again.
The only downside is that this product runs out pretty quick because I have a load of brushes I wash every two weeks, so that's why I recently purchased a larger size to fit my brush/beauty blender collection. But for someone who has a small collection of brushes, I definitely recommend you trying this product out. I have referred it to many of my friends and family and they love it as well. Great price for a great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
worth the time and money. great paint by number kit it might be a little bit hard for begginners as some of the spots to paint are pretty small and may require a fine detail brush. i bought this as a birthday gift for my mother and she absolutely loves it. it is her favorite paint by number kit she has ever had. she says it is very relaxing and she loses herself in the painting meaning all her stress fades away when she grabs her brush and board it has a thick board which you paint on and very high quality paint which when completed leaves the appearence of brush strokes and makes the finished product look far more like and original painting than a paint by number kit. it comes with twenty different colors some of which you need to blend together to gain a third paint color, so a painting palette might come in handy. the no mess paint organizer is also great for keeping all your paint wells in order | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very happy with this so far, my wife is a popular mixed media artist and is inspired by this machine. Although my popular mixed media artist wife has only just begun to use this awesome new toy. She is very excited to begin using it for her art projects. She is a popular mixed media artist with friends and customers around the world. So if she likes it, those with perhaps less expectations will really enjoy this device! It will take a few days to learn all the capabilities and get proficient in the cutting process, but this is going to really enhance her imagination with the new capabilities. The final output of some of the work will be on her glassgardencreations Facebook site soon to see the proof for yourselves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Badger Airbrush = enjoyable painting. I was looking to learn how to airbrush and found this Badger 155 set in the used, but nice section. It came with a nice price break as well. The airbrush is comfortable to hold, works great, and is easier to operate than I thought it would be. I started this learning adventure by putting plain water in a bottle and spraying lines, dots, circles, etc. on flattened brown paper bags and cardboard boxes. It is a clean way to practice and develop a good trigger finger.
When I felt confident enough to "graduate" from water to color, having these bottles of paint handy made the transition easy. The paint is made for spraying on t-shirts, but works perfectly fine on paper. The paint is airbrush ready, meaning it is pre-thinned at the factory and ready to use.
The how-to video has a very good instructor, who does not mind at all if I back up and re-watch parts several times. Badger makes an excellent airbrush and this kit is just what I needed to get started having fun learning something new. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very compact with pull out mixing areas. This is a cute compact traveling watercolor set, with quality Windsor Newton paints, which have vibrant pigments. It has 14 removable half wells with the basic colors. When used up they can be replaced or the half wells are fine for adding tube watercolor to. The bottom pulls out for another mixing area and it has a VERY small well for dipping in clean water which removes and attaches to the side of the mixing area, leaving a hole to place thumb through for ease of holding. I really can't wait to use it in the field. At that point I will update my review! Oh, also I bought this through Amazon because it saved me a few dollars from store prices. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful transparent darks. The colors are beautiful. I'm using them for practicing brush calligraphy but I could see them working very well for shadows. I would put a little color in a white ceramic bowl to test the color first. As you add water, it seems to sink into the pan and then each stroke of the brush is highly variable as to how much pigment you pick up.
The colors on the insert bear no resemblance to the actual colors imo! The insert colors (printed CMYK) are much too vibrant. They are very hard to tell apart in the pan as they all basically look the same. I highly recommend making a sample page (see someone else's review) and then numbering each pan #1-6 with a Sharpie (or other waterproof ink), or naming them. You'll want to separate the pans if you want to keep the colors more separate, and they get mixed up without the numbers on the sides (ask me how I know).
I have yet to test for lightfastness, but that would be a good idea if you are using it for fine art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not quite the same. I also had the fashion plates growing up and while this toy functions in a similar manner, it's not quite the same. I tried to open it the wrong way (thinking it was like my original fashion plates set) but figured it out from instructions stickered to the back side of the toy. This one has a tab that you pinch to open the frame; the frame also needs to be open if you want full access to the storage drawer that holds the plates and pencils.
The plates--nine in total--are bigger and made of a soft plastic so you can bend/flex them a bit. You will need to supplement with your own set of color pencils since this set only comes with four colors. The tray could probably hold three more plates if they ever came out with additional plates, but three is too little. There's also no storage for paper. If you ask me, they should have reduced the height of the tray dividers so you could at least store some paper on top. I did figure out an alternative storage solution--I keep blank pages inside the frame where the plate go--enough for at least a trip!
Before I gave it to DD to play with, I tried both the crayon it came with as well as Crayola-brand and either way you will get smudged lines and "coloring" around the negative space of the plates. Using the black crayon, she really didn't like it. We had the same effects with the purple (Crayola) crayon, but DD was okay with that and happily playing with her new toy. Ultimately, I think it works best for the early elementary set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but since they are not a permanent sticker they were easily removed and placed on their sheets. I received these wrapable tapes on time and packaged just as pictured. I did not read the description completely and didn't realize the sheets were not one piece. The sheets have the wraps divided into strips and dots. Some of the dots had come free from the sheet and we're stuck to other sheets, but since they are not a permanent sticker they were easily removed and placed on their sheets. The sheets are a matte feel and are capable of writing on. The colors are pretty, a little muted with dots and stripes. I do like the product but thought the sheets were solid sticky sheets, they are really no different than a roll of washi decorative tape.
This was reviewed as an Amazon Trader item | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The markers are great and so is the company. I was really excited about getting this. I ordered them for a white board that I will be using monthly with information about my baby's milestones and taking pictures. The colors show up really well against black or white back ground and they slide on the surface really easily. I originally gave it 3 stars because the felt tips of the pens I received were damaged and didn't leave a smooth line. However, after posting my review, I was contacted by California Chalk Art to see how they could remedy the situation and ensure that I was a satisfied.. They will be sending me replacement markers free of charge and their attentiveness and response has been very prompt. It's been a while since I saw such great customer service. I would highly recommend these to anyone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product and almost endless possibilities if you are creative and tech savvy. A few weeks in and so far so good! I used it to cut out 11" tall letters to put SPARTAN COUNTRY on a wall in my basement. I used a roll of 8-foot vinyl without a cut mat and it worked great to just cut the letters in the Spartan font I found on the Internet. I used blue painters tape in place of transfer tape. It took a bit of time and patience but it came out great. I found a Sparty logo on the Internet, used the free Silhouette software to trace cut-lines and made a vinyl Sparty head logo to put on my wall. I found a Detroit Tigers old english D and used the software to trace the cut-lines, cut it out on orange vinyl - looks great on my car!
Then I found this paper "LD Glossy Inkjet Photo Sticker Paper (8.5X11) 100 pack" which I can use to cut out stickers that I print on my printer. The Silhouette software can help trace a picture (if you are somewhat tech savvy) and using a blade setting of "1" with no cut mat, it cuts the sticker paper perfect but not the backing. I made a mini 10" Sparty "fathead", perfectly tracecut.
Using just the free version of the software I can essentially create ANY shape I want from anything I find on the internet. You may have to digitally cut out the background first, but if you are tech savvy there is no limit. I don't think I will ever need to purchase any shapes as I can make anything I want with the included software and any image editing software.
Very pleased!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very happy after modifying the lights. My review is for the base unit only. I can't comment on the duct work as I built my own ducting to permanently attach it to an outside vent.
Pros:
Easy to set up.
Very good at removing fumes. Before I had this, if I used any solvent based paints or spray paints, I would have to close up shop because of the fumes. With this booth, I can airbrush lacquers and enamels and there is barely any odor at all in the room.
The fan could be considered noisy, but if you are airbrushing, chances are you are using an air compressor which is going to be MUCH louder than the fan in this spray booth.
Cons:
I hated the lights that came with it. They were very bright and harsh and had a strong blue tint to them. I took apart the light bars and replaced the LED strips with some warm white LED strips that I had left over from a different project and now I am very happy.
The plastic is not resistant to lacquer thinner. Mine is already all messed up from spills during airbrush cleaning, but I don't care. I bought it to be functional and the melted plastic is only a cosmetic issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
First okay, but then fell apart . I thought I already put a review of these. When I first recieved them they were cute and seemed more like nail decals than stickers. I originally gave them like three or four stars. After having them on my laptop for a few months they have almost all chipped off (very thick stickers for how small they are, which makes them fall off or snap). They're adorable, but expect them to fall off, break, and be much smaller than you thought they would be.
EDIT: As of 3/20/2016 all of the stickers have fallen off of my laptop and I could have spent my money elsewhere for better quality stickers. I'd recommend not purchasing these and going for something a little bit higher quality if you want stickers that last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I got the sleek Black Cuttlebug v2 !! (n_n. I got my Cricut Cuttlebug machine yesterday and I'm super excited to get more dies and things for it. I was a bit disappointed that you have to buy the C plate separately as most of the dies I have are thin dies. I'm having some trouble with getting an embossing folder to pass through it though. It keeps slipping and not gripping the embossing folder through the machine. But I layered a piece of cardboard to test the die cutting and it works okay. This is a lot smaller than my Sizzix BigShot so it'd definitely be easier to tote around in a backpack or travel with on the go. I think this is perfect for someone who wants a diecutting machine but can't afford the larger Sizzix machines or the more expensive Cricut machines. It's also great for beginners and anyone looking to make smaller die cuts for scrapbook or cardmaking where as the Sizzix can create pretty large die cuts. Definitely recommend it and if you're conscious about looks and don't like the green ... Go with the Black one. SUPER nice and Sleek looking ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for more than mounting canvases to frames. . Great for more than just mounting canvases that extend beyond a frame.
I have a drum machine that came with two of those small, plastic foot pedals for hi-hat / kick control of the device. The pedals would flip over, and move easily. So, I grabbed a half inch thick bit of wood, and used these z-clips to lash the pedals down to the board. I kind of wish they made 3/4" off-sets, but these still worked fine for securing the foot pedals. with.
My pack of ten clips, and screws came with a toothy hanging bracket.
I've even used these to secure a speaker from an amplifier into a square picture frame to create a diamond shaped speaker which I place behind my head while playing the theremin. Pretty cool product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bright, colorful and perfect for writing on windows - chalkboard markers make everything so fun. If you've ever needed to decorate for a party of any sort, you know how quickly that cost can get out of hand and usually you end up with the same old stuff since options are limited. My favorite way to decorate for parties now is using chalkboard markers to create custom and reusable items for each event! I have invested in chalkboard paint, chalkboard signs and stickers to make different "props" and combine them with lovely chalkboard markers to create whimsical signs and decor that my guests will remember!
I received this set of chalkboard markers from US Art Supply in exchange for my honest opinion. This set is a great starter for all your decorating needs - it includes 10 colors (all of the rainbow plus brown,white and black). Why black you ask? Since most chalkboards are black? Well, turns out chalkboard markers and windows are wonderful friends and these markers are a bit bigger so they are perfect for just such an occasion. They are also waterbased so it will wipe off without issue (bonus!). I plan on using them to draw a Thanksgiving feast on the window in my dining room for the fall as a fun and different type of decoration in that room. I could also see using these to write on the windows in the car as something for the kids to do on long trips and let them write and wipe off to their heart's content.
These are vibrant chalkboard markers that look great, have very little dripping and once you get the flow going, they work great. They also come with a spare set of tips to let you write in wider or more narrow "font" - I haven't needed to change mine yet, but it is a nice option to have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Incredible product! Awesome effects. This is the best medium I have ever used! The effects you get with this medium are more than worth the cost! I have went through 2 gallons of this stuff and am on to my third. I love it because it is self-leveling, doesn't crack or craze, it doesn't affect the opacity of the paint when mixed, and it has really has taken my work to the next level.
This is such a fun product to work with but it is VERY MESSY! Do not get it on your skin. Wear long gloves. I got this on my hands, arms and a bit on my legs and after about 2 hours of scrubbing with the rough side of a sponge, rubbing alcohol, a loofa, a nail brush and a washrag... I finally got most of it off (along with a bit of skin, OUCH)!
It dries fairly fast and feels like a rubbery plastic but really does makes cool effects! It is very shiny when dry. I made a 3 piece painting set with it and it sold in less than 3 days off of my Facebook page!
It's worth trying out, just remember to protect anything you don't want it to touch (including yourself). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid Unit. I am happy overall with this heat transfer machine. We have experienced some cold spots on the heating element but that is usually solved by moving the print item over a little. 15x15 is a decent size for the print size. My only issue is that it doesn't open real big by the back so I have burnt my knuckles a few times if I need to line something up toward the back. The teflon sheet that comes with the heat transfer machine is handy but not always necessary. You just have to play around with it a little and find what works best for you. I was using this in a colder warehouse which didn't work as well. I think the heat transfers need to be room temperature and the machine does as well. I just used a fan to cool myself off while using it - the heat transfer machine makes for a toasty environment if you're using it for an extended period of time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I wanted to love this, but it has caused so much frustration. I wanted to love this, but it has caused so much frustration, even with the "corrections" that were made. I do have the new board, but still cannot make correctly sized envelopes according to the instructions. I mostly make A2 cards, and the instructions on this board make an envelope that is much too big. I wasted so much paper and time trying to figure this out, thinking I was doing something wrong, until I finally found info on line that the board itself is wrong, despite being "corrected". To make an envelope to fit an A2 card, use an 8x8 piece of paper, line up with the 3-1/2 inch line, punch and score, then follow directions for making the rest of the punches/scores as directed. I find it ridiculous that they cannot list the correct size of the card and instructions for making an envelope to fit said card. The fact that they don't seem interested in producing an accurate board prevents me from purchasing any of their other items at all. However, since I now know the correct paper size and measurements to use for the envelope size I use most, I have to say this saves a lot of time and will give this an ok rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not really and 8.5x11 cutting area. It cuts great, but the cutting area is diminished when utilizing the Print and Cut feature because of the registrations marks. I wish I had researched it more so that I would have known this. If I had known that you can count on losing nearly an inch off the top and an inch off of the bottom, I would have waited to get the Cameo. Every time I try to change the settings to be smaller for the registration marks, it seems that the machine can't see them. I have had to throw several sheets away or hand cut what I had printed, which defeats the purpose of Print and Cut. Yes...wish I had waited and gotten the Cameo! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pre-primed canveses. Looking for canvases for your next art project? Look no more! These canvases are great! They are triple primed so there is no hassle from that and you can use them immediately. These are perfect for your latest art project or even your budding artist to use. The canvases are a super bright white, which makes it perfect as you don't need to tinker with the base color or worry about it changing they tone of the paint you are using.
I was lucky enough to receive this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Honestly, these are great! I'm usually as a loss then it comes to canvas (I'm more of a photographer and watercolor type person) but these are so easy to use that even a noob to the world of art on traditional canvas can figure these out. Just apply paint! :)
Pros:
-Great value!! There are 12 in the package
-Easy to use, just set up and paint
-Super clean white color
-Triple primed
Cons:
-None! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome Learner AB. Cheap, simple design airbrushes are a must-have for the new airbrusher... You want to learn this to make better models? You need to start with one like this. Don't buy an Iwata or Badger for $100 and well beyond, when you can pick up a Harbor Freight hobby compressor (nice quality for a knock-off design) and one of these cheap airbrushes.
I had a Harbor Freight bottom-feed bottle type airbrush already, but wanted a top-mounted cup designed one to try my hand at. Got this, and have loved it. Easy to dismantle and clean. Easy to set up. Easy to take care of. Easy to play around with learning this skill to make better model kits.
You WILL want a Badger or Iwata brush down the road, when you're good, or can afford the best... You'll love having these extra brushes that weren't expensive to learn on though first. Get some quick disconnects so they just snap on and are ready to go too. You'll thank me later! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quanity and great price. I really like these and the colorful beads are a really nice touch. I especially like to O ring so that I can put it right on the needle and keep track of row count. I know some want clips like my friend sugguested but you can easily use with straight by slipping it on a few stitches after the start of your knitting, I find it easier to keep attached to the project. They come in a pack of four and I must admit that a couple were hard to turn, but with working with them it loosened up. The black ink on the numbers on one was faint but still easy to read. The joins were snug and smooth. The best part is that it's a quantity pack!!
I received this at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for pattern tracing . I got this to trace several tissues patterns that I did not want to cut up (expensive) that would also need modification. I saw a customer video which showed the transparency of the paper which really helped me to decide on this one. The price was for a 50 yd roll. More than enough for many patterns to come. Many others I looked at were thinner (have to put 2 pieces together to make one sheet) or smaller rolls (not have enough for several patterns and would need to purchase more)
It was slightly thicker than the tissue paper pattern and I was able to pin it in shape to give a rough test before proceeding further with the adjustments. I believe it is too thin to actually sew but with the low cost, I had no problem if I wanted to redraw the pattern to re-design the shape or if I tore a piece.
The best part was that it was easy to see the pattern under it without using a light source. I was able to quickly pick out the lines and details I had to trace for a multi-size pattern. One size is matte and the other slightly shiny but both sides were easy to write on though the shiny side some times smudged when using a gel pen. I actually like a wet-erase pen because it dried quickly and did not smudge though a felt tip pen might be the same. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The colors are great and don't end up muddy like some other brands . I'm a big fan of watercolor field kits and have several in addition to this one; currently a couple from Winsor & Newton, one from ZIG, and one of my own creation. I have primarily used Winsor & Newton kits for the last 20+ years, but since I purchased this watercolor set in March I have basically neglected all of my other travel/field watercolor kits and use the Koi kit with water brushes almost exclusively. I take some regular brushes along with me too, but the water brush that came with it inspired me to get others. So, I use water brushes as my go-to field tools now. The colors are great and don't end up muddy like some other brands sometimes do. I also like the size and layout of the kit itself. The mixing tray fits snugly into the mounting points and you can use the lid either as additional mixing area or for a mini easel for post-card sized watercolors. It's general make up has helped me reduce the amount of gear I take along when I do plein air painting too. I mostly just take it, a small water container, a pencil, eraser, fountain pen, the aforementioned additional brushes, a watercolor sketch book, and a fold-out seat. Additionally, I would not call this a "student" kit if that term is used to connote cheapness or lesser-quality paints. These are nice, rich paint cakes from which I have seen very little grittiness with the exception of one or two of the colors. I would recommend this kit to anyone, whether just starting out or whether you have been at watercolor painting for a while. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Whoa, BUMMER. Received the pencils about 2 hours ago. I was eagerly anticipating their arrival and my usage of them. First off, they are just in a cardboard box, like a Crayola box, making it very hard to find colors. I did order a rolling pencil holder at the same time I ordered these pencils, but it's not arrived yet. Anyhow, on to how the pencils work....they seem very soft, initially making coloring easier, but the point goes from sharp to dull very quickly. Thus requiring constant sharpening. That is a real pain to me. I am used to Prismacolors...they are much better. So these were a disappointment. I read the existing reviews and they made them sound much better. I will probably keep the pencils, but for the cost expected better. Added, there are no color names listed on the pencils, just numbers, but no list to show what those numbers/colors correspond with.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My go to pen. I love this pen. I bought this as well as the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tombow-Dual-Brush-Pen-Art-Markers-Bright-10-Pack/dp/B00JVB8FBA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Markers, Bright, 10-Pack</a> &<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tombow-Dual-Brush-Pen-Art-Marker-N15-Black-1-Pack/dp/B000XAORTC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Marker, N15 - Black, 1-Pack</a> when I decided to try my hand at "brush" calligraphy.
This particular pen is my favorite and the one I use most often. I still have a long ways to go, but with this particular pen I feel like I'm able to produce my best writing. It feels comfortable in my hand, and I feel like I have a lot of control using this brush as opposed to the others. I think I will stick to this pen exclusively for now.
In the included picture, the smaller writing at the top "tomboy fude brush pen" is written with this particular pen. The thicker writing below was written with the other pens mentioned in this review for comparison. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
EDIT: it broke while I was cleaning it. Edit: the needle nozzle broke off when I was cleaning my device and I don't see any site that sells a replacement for this size needle.
I've been using this daily for about two weeks to apply my makeup. It's been working very well so far. I bought water based airbrush foundations to try with this and it works magically with the different brands that I've used. After each use I run some water through it, then airbrush cleaner, then some more water and finally, clean the cup with a cotton swab. I will sometimes take out the needle and wipe it with alcohol if it's looking too gunky. I thoroughly clean it about once a week and there are tutorials on YouTube and Google to help you with this. I will update if anything goes wrong with it, but so far, it's great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for Plasti Dip and can spray other paints as well. I just finished my first dip and the gun worked great. I actually purchased this months ago to respray some cabinets with traditional latex paint (not what it is intended for) as I couldn't find a sprayer with the 1.5mm needle. It worked ok for the latex paint but when I switched to plasti dipping my car you could really tell it was in its sweet spot. The car came out smooth and the gun was easy to handle. The cabinets would have came out better if I would have used a better paint and flotrol. That said, they came out good enough for where they where going with only slightly thinned traditional paint.
If you are thinking of dipping your car your self I highly recommend this sprayer and spending some time watching youtube videos. With enough research anyone can do a pretty impressive job of dipping their car. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Quality! Awesome Variety. These Makeup Brushes by KissU are absolutely worth every single penny I spent on them which wasn't even that much! Quality Product worth the money!
This is a huge set of 15 brushes, all different sizes, but mostly smaller ones for eye makeup application. I have been using this set for about a month now I can honestly say that these work great and are made well out of natural hair fibers. They are soft, durable and hold enough product to easliy and professionally apply makeup. A few of the brushes are double sided and have an extra applicator too. As you can see, the brushes are approximately 5.25" long; I find that this length is more manageable than many other longer brushes. I have also found that they do not shed hairs and I can keep them clean by simply washing with a bit of warm, soapy water and let them air dry. I would recommend these awesome brushes! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set. I'm a beginner with acrylics and after reading reviews on here and online I found that this was actually a good set. The package came on time so that was good! I barely started using my acrylics last week to practice acrylic painting techniques. Today I took out my acrylics again and decided I wanted to try all my colors. Unfortunately one of the colors that looked most appealing to me came out like clay when I tried to put it on my palette. I even let the small blob sit in water to see if it would liquify again (since I don't know much about acrylics) but it simply absorbed the water. I squeezed a little more hopimg it was only the top that was like that but I think the whole tube is like this. Kind of upset but at least it was only 1 Of the 24 colors that had a defect. Overall great buy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These work very well . I use these paint pens to mark my name on flashlights , tool bags , tools and other items.
These work well on plastic , metal , glass and canvas and dry quickly.
Clean smooth surfaces you intend to use these on , well with alcohol to remove dirt and grease from your hands first.
The lighter color pens , such as white and silver, are easy to see on darker items. The black and other colors are easy to see on lighter items.
These don't work well on nylon webbing but seem to work well on canvas.
The paint dries quickly and stays on well.
On my flashlights and other metal tools , the paint stays on and isn't removed by handling . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BOLD colors! (10) Pack set Chalk Markers - Bright - Chunky Markers, Easy to hold - Great color variety. <div id="video-block-R1KLT28GM5VMIF" 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/C1lI3SXAD8S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B13bH%2BiZAmS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Large chalk markers, nice grip with such a big size marker. The set comes with (10) chalk markers. The colors are bold and bright! Great in combination with chalk board paint, use the chalk board paint on most surfaces to make an instant chalk board. Also works amazingly for chalk board labels, allowing me to be creative and have fun decorating the labels and sticking them to things.
The colors are ;
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, White, Brown and Black.
These chalk markers do work on paper but have best performance on a chalk board surface. The tip of the marker allows for thick or thin detailed lines and decoration, depending on how it's held. Before using the marker make sure to shake it up to mix the contents (tip side up *to prevent making a mess*). Apply pressure and wait for the chalk to fill the tip and begin using, very easy and fast to get started!
I love to work on art with my family and these markers are easy for little ones to hold. (with supervision of course). Simple clean up using just a household cleaner or water to wash away chalk colors. Store upright after use to avoid the markers tip from drying out. I was provided a sample for evaluation and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great compact watercolor kit. I wanted to try my hand at watercolors for the first time. I wasn't sure what to get or how much I would need to spend.
I found these and decided to give it a shot since most of the reviews seemed positive and it comes with a super neat watercolor brush (a nylon synthetic tip with a squeeze bottle design for wetting the brush tip.) When it arrived I tried it right away on some decent watercolor paper to get a feel for it. After a while of messing around I find I'm pretty comfortable with this set. There are plenty of colors to use for life drawing, landscapes, and even cartoons and comics. The tray is handy for mixing colors and it's compact so it won't obstruct your drawing space too much. I highly recommend this set for newcomers to the ways of watercolor and for current painters that want a kit to bring out and about. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Storage. I really like this binder/case, it stores my cartridges as well as the book and templates. I never thought I would take them from their boxes as I like the way they look and put them in a bookcase. However, I have found that toting them around in the boxes is a different matter entirely! I gave this a four star instead of a five because although you have slots for 12 cartridges and can fit those in, the books and templates are another matter. You have to either take your books apart to reduce their size (maybe getting rid of foreign languages instructions) but that is tricky since sometimes the English is also on the other side or you have to do what I did and put three templates to a slot on top and move four books to the remaining two slots. That being said you can only fit ten booklets and templates. So I only have ten in there right now. I do like it though and can cope with that. If you can too then you are forewarned and you should buy it! It certainly is a nice binder, well made and cute to boot. Oh, and interestingly enough it fits in the top zipper part of my big green Cricut Case that my machine is in! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For the NOT-so-patient painters. I have now finished 8 PBN pictures, mostly from Plaid. I like the way the colors go in numerical order, and I don't detach them at all so it's easy to find the numbers. As you can see by my picture, I am quite a perfectionist and I am VERY careful about detail. I love The difficult ones for the CHALLENGE it gives me to finish them. I am retired with time on my hands. It takes about a month (2-3 hrs a day)...a truly relaxing way to ease the mind. I have 5 different size brushes, mostly makeup brushes. Some colors are pale, therefore, I go over them twice, even 3x to cover the number. I also use magnifiers by Bausch and Lomb. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cheap crap. I'm in my second term of Silk Screen in community college so I thought I would invest in a few things and set up a small studio at home. I assumed that these squeegees would be about as good of quality as they have at school but this one isn't. It has a huge slot behind the neoprene milled into the wood. Im not sure why it's even there, but it's probably for different manufacturing applications, but it fills up with ink and it's impossible to clean thoroughly. Pretty basic tool but they seemed to have screwed it up. It seems inexpensive but it's not worth the clean up hassles so I would recommend spending more money on better quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Top quality, best value. Great notepad. I've become a bit of a notepad/graph paper addict as of late, always looking for a the perfect tablet or notebook, with (mostly) success but also some failure. I have to say, this pad is definitely one I'd consider a success. The gridlines are well defined but not so bold as to interrupt your drawing, the paper is of excellent quality, and the binding is strong and clean. I'd honestly rate this higher than the moleskine or field note books I've purchased. The only thing I'd like to see different is a binding on the long edge, instead of across the top. Just my personal preference, and what is holding this back (in my review at least) from a 5 star. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An Affordable Alternative. I was stoked when I realized that more brands were putting out alternatives to the super expensive Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax. If you are used to that particular product, you will have to make some adjustments when using this one. The texture is similar to paint, a thin liquid. It went on very easily and looked fine when finished. I think the AS wax has a nicer finish, as the finished product looks more professional. However, I prefer the texture of the finished Folkart wax to AS. My only major complaint was that this white wax did not finish as white on top of white paint. Perhaps I did it incorrectly, but there was a hint of yellow in some places. I recommend this product, but I would only use the clear/transparent color again. It did not have the same yellow undertone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Product, Great Price. For the first time, I'm taking an art class. We needed to purchase a sketchbook, but I didn't want to spend ~$20 on basically paper. So when I found this pad, I ordered it right away.
PROS:
The paper quality is great. You can use multiple different art media, such as water colors, paint pens, sharpie, etc. with very little bleeding. But of course, the book is really meant for pencil/pen sketches. 400 pages is a lot, too. Even if you do a couple full page sketches a day, this book will take at least six-months to fill up. I also like the feel of the paper, which has a noticeably larger weight than printer paper. They are similar in feel to parchment, but without any discoloring (the pages are solid white). It's also surprisingly not that heavy. Considering a ream of paper is 500 pages, this book does not feel anywhere near that heavy, and that's with a thick cover and a metal spiral. I would say it feels half as heavy, but without a scale I can't say for sure. Regardless, it is not encumbering to carry around.
Cons:
There aren't any real problems with this sketch pad. It would be nice if the pages were easily removable, but if they had perforated edges it could affect the sketches... So, I understand why the book is the way it is.
Overall, I think this is a really good value for a great sketch pad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These brushes are very nice. I've only used a couple of them but . These brushes are very nice. I've only used a couple of them but the strokes are very nice. The bristles do not get caught together or tangled up at all. I received a discount on these plates to review with honest opinion. I often rely on the reviews from other consumers when making my purchases, as a consumer. So I will always give my honest opinion so that people will know what kind of product they are going to receive. My opinions are based only on what i have experienced when using with this product. I am not in any way associated with this seller besides being a person who purchased a product from Amazon.
If you have any questions, I will gladly answer anything I can, just send me a message! have a great day and happy shopping!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Large canvas that didn't warp or bow. I enjoyed painting on these canvases. Like most US Art Supply canvases this 18x24 canvas pack was high quality. Each canvas comes individually wrapped. These are a canvas panels mounted onto Acid Free Heavy Board. I used acrylic and water based UV reactive paints on my painting. At times I had to remove mistakes from the canvas. The canvas withstood my removal process and you can see no signs of damage to the canvas. The canvas doesn't pull away from the board. The quality of these canvases exceed their $5 price point per canvas. These are a great value find.
My daughter (Age 4) painted the background for this painting. She used heavy amounts of paint. Some of which were water based and fairly wet. She worked on it for three days applying lots of paint on the canvas. The canvas didn't warp or bow. It retained its shape nicely. I was surprised by this because she had it pretty wet for three days.
PROS:
Well made
Individually wrapped
Canvas on Acid Free Heavy Board
Canvas doesn't peel (pull away from the board)
Canvas withstands paint removal
Affordable
Doesn't warp or bow
CONS:
None experienced
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Overall rating: 25 out of 25 stars / 5 Star Average
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from US Art Supply for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I received these thinking they would look just like the picture but they were not as fluffy and . I received these thinking they would look just like the picture but they were not as fluffy and as full as the picture makes them look and the stones did not look quite as nice as the picture. I was going to send them back and the seller was very good about a return etc. I thought about it for a day or so and looked on amazon for some like flowers but couldn't find anything in the size I wanted. These would suffice for my project size wise and are not unattractive.. just not as nice as I thought they would be. Anyway, I decided to keep the ones I ordered and ordered additional flowers that are the same as these since they would work for my project. The seller was excellent and if you are unsure and decided to order these I feel the seller will give you excellent service as they did me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hyatt's All Things Creative. Alvin has always made great drafting materials and this board cover is no exception. It does come rolled and being vinyl does develop some memory so you will want to roll it out flat and then roll it the opposite direction and allow it to stay rolled a day or two before you apply it to your drawing table. A little trick I've used for many years on our tables is to apply a little warmth from a hairdryer when laying down a new board cover. The heat can help soften it so that it will lay very flat.
I also want to comment on Hyatt's All Things Creative. I have purchased several items from them through Amazon and they have proven to be a very professional group of people. I screwed up and ordered an item in the wrong size recently and they not only provided a very clear and painless return process they also helped me with the best approach to re-ordering the correct size! So the board cover is great and the folks at Hyatt are great as well! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super solid glove, however. The half glove actually fits really well and it does protect the tablet surface from any sort of oils that builds up after heavy of long term use. It feels good, I actually forget I have it on sometimes and it'seems not a hassle to use or carry or whatever. Despite buying 2 of these, the only issues I have a problem with are that the stitching that ends in the middle finger wasn't stitched off correctly, so now my first glove is coming undone, and secondly it's nothing big but the fit and inner stitching inside the glove at the tips could have been done better. But that's me being snotty because I own a perfect pair of tactile gloves that practically act as a 2nd skin.
It's worth it to get this glove if you're looking to buy me thinks, not as sketchy as other gloves around the internet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Mijello Watercolors Comparisons. I was first introduced to Mijello watercolors when I got a free sample in my air-right traveling palette (which I absolutely love). I had been toying with the idea of trying others and then came across this listing on Amazon which had the paints available at a deeply discounted rate and had to go for it.
I spent a lot of time swatching out the colors, arranging them in my palette and finally comparing them to their counterparts in my beloved existing palette, made up of primarily Daniel Smith watercolors (see attached photo).
Here are my thoughts: the colors are extremely vibrant and many of the direct comparisons between pigments (i.e. PY3 "hansa yellow light" in Daniel Smith to PY3 "permanent yellow light" in Mijello) favor the Mijello colors. The yellows seem brighter and clearer, and the blues seem more intense and crisp.
However, watercolorist and hobbiests alike should both be aware of the fact that Mijello's color names do not always match up with their traditional counterparts when it comes to the common name vs the pigment. The most glaring in this set is that PB 15:3 which is phthalo blue to every other manufacturer is called cerulean in this line, which wouldn't be a problem if it was something generic like "ocean blue" except that cerulean is another pigment color in watercolors (not included in this set).
Another oddity is that burnt sienna and burnt umber, traditionally made from PBr7, are each made up of three different pigments, and in fact Mijello's burnt sienna doesn't even contain PBr7 in its formula. Also, Mijello's "sap green" is nothing like the sap greens from other lines as well, but their "olive green" is a closer match. There are other discrepancies that can be found on my attached picture as well.
All in all, these are beautiful colors that remoisten very well and are luscious and fun to paint with, but there are some puzzling choices when it comes to the names and formulas making it difficult to know what to expect when mixing colors and the like. I reccomend them just be aware of the differences between these and traditional watercolor formulas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect white tags and there are 100. This is a great deal for gift tags! I am so happy I did not buy the more expensive ones I saw at another store. The set includes 100 tags in five different designs. The designs include a ruffled heart, ruffled circle, ruffled rectangle and two more sets of rectangles that are slightly different from one another. Each tag is cut from heavy white card stock paper. I have a Williams Sonoma embosser (the one where you can change the plates) and it would not emboss these cards as the paper was too thick.
These tags are a perfect size...larger than all of my other tags and will give someone ample room to write a message and add a sticker. They are approx. 2-3+ inches depending on which tag you are measuring. The various tag shapes were each organized nicely and divided up into groups of twenty and packaged in their own cello bags with stiff white twine. I like that the company already has the tags separated as this saves me time having to put all the same tags together to store in an organized way. I looked over the tags and they were all perfect- no creases or faint spots. The frontside and the backside of the tags are both white. The company has already pre-hole punched holes in each tag so one does not have to worry about doing that. The tags are already to put on a gift or use for a craft project. I purchased these cards at a discount for my honest review and am very pleased with my purchase. I plan on using the adorable heart tags for my children's and hubby's Valentines gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exceeded my expectations. I purchased these to use on my gourd projects but ended up using them on my leather cuffs as well. They are much cheaper than the gourd and leather paints and make for a stunning product. They seems like such a small amount but they go far. I made a sunset on a leather cuff by blending three colors with the finger of my latex glove using only a tiny drip of each color then added some birds in the sunset with a tiny brush. So little paint; such a beautiful effect. Everyone that sees it, loves it and asks how I accomplished the look. The paints are awesome! I love the pearlscent quality to them.
One word of caution. Don't use the color from the outside of the bottle as a guide to what it will look like on your final project. I always make a color pallet on a piece of leather or whatever I'm working with to see what it will look like in the end. For instance, colors 554 sunset gold looks like a gold color in the bottle and 555 halo pink gold looks like a dark magenta with gold flakes in the bottle but once applied to leather both look like the same color. You have to tilt the leather until you can not see the shin to see any of the pink color of 555 but it's only a slight color difference. Additionally, 572 and 556 both look like a green with gold flakes. Spectacular color on the leather but they look the same. 556 should have some blue in it.
Because these are so fantastic for my projects, I'm going to overlook the two colors that come out the same as the others because, I have been able to get by on the 7 colors just fine and I will probably purchase another pack of Jaquard's Halo paints in another color set as soon as I have a project that needs more variation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
As an artistic young adult, I LOVE this! I. All through my elem. and high school days, I was always very artistic. A serious illness gave me a really bad depression, so I hadn't crafted in a long time. I'm 21 now and I spend my days volunteering while I'm working on getting back to school. I've also gotten to travel quite a bit because my family thought it would be good for me, and the Smash book has provided me with a new way to enjoy life and save the GOOD things that happen. I seriously spend hours some days filling it up with random drawings, writings, collages and things that I know I'll be proud of. I'm actually going to Hawaii next week and plan to buy the travel Smash pad as an addition to this one which will be coming with me as well! It's SO easy to just glue everything into it and the pen is really nice. The gluestick is quite small and dries easily, but the pens aren't that expensive if you search for them on Google (you can find them for a lower price than on Amazon).
As for the pink book... I'm a pretty girly girl who loves fashion, so the pink was an obvious choice for me. I just love the detail of all the pages, this isn't just a notebook. There's a different image/some prompts on every page, and it really heightens your creativity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT product for watercolor and well inks. This is fantastic for watercolors. I got it for use with watercolor pencils, but now I use it for my standard watercolor brush because I like it so much. I like that you can affect the flow of water with the slightest pressure, so when you want lighter washes of the same color, it's easy to do without cleaning all the paint off the brush.
I also use it with India (waterproof) inks, because it's infinitely cheaper to get well ink (comes in little bottles for use with brushes and refillable pens) and a bunch of these than to buy the individual use pens, like the Pitt artist pen. I don't have the manual dexterity for skinny brushes and the pen design is very convenient and feels more natural for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The product is easy to apply with a pointed wooden serving pick that's . As described. I'm not sure how long the glow will last when the watch is used outside all day but in my photo I shined the led light for about 20 sec and the glow would still have a light glow 15 min later in the dark. I did not time it to the end of the glow. The glow is bright. I had modified my min hand with a tritium tube from another watch that got water in it but could not use a tube on the hr hand due to the narrow space between the hr/min hands. The product is easy to apply with a pointed wooden serving pick that's used for olives/cheese squares and also dries fast. If you make a mistake even after it dries, you can use tweezers to pull it off. Once you dip your tooth pic or other tool, remember to twist the cap back on the glow jar. I applied 2 thick coats. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easel is pretty cheaply made. Easel is pretty cheaply made, and I was uspet to find that the legs didn't extend longer. The canvas sits somewhat low, and it can be a bit difficult to secure a 36" high canvas if you're using it for painting, since the top arm has nothing to keep it from extending out of its slot and can be a pain to get the washer that holds the screw to secure it in place back in if you loosen it too much and take it out. You can only extend it just past 36" without doing this. I also assumed that the easel was silver and that its reddish hue in the photos was a result of lighting when the product was photographed. It's actually anodized a shade of brown. But as an inexpensive easel, it does what I need it to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Right tools to achieve the right results. The 26-Piece Drawing Set from Colore is ideal for the artist in everyone. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes, ranging from schoolwork to professional art.
This beautiful 26-Piece Drawing Set includes:12 graphite pencils in varying grades of hardness (5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B),
3 charcoal pencils in soft, medium and hard grades,1 soft graphite sketching pencil, 3 graphite and 3 charcoal sticks in soft, medium and hard grades,1 sharpener and 1 plastic eraser for graphites &1 sharpener and 1 kneaded eraser for charcoals.
It has everything that you need to start as a novice and have until you become a more advanced drawer. Bringing out the creative side of you that you might never have realized you have.
I prefer the graphite over the soft graphite because it seems to flow effortlessly in your hand. I love the fact that it comes with erasers for both the charcoal and the graphite. The erasers allow you to change you mind or correct what you see as mistakes without making a mess of what you've worked so hard to achieve. I am a novice when it comes to drawing but have always want a good set of pencils to push me to explore ways to learn how to draw/sketch. It's like when you want to learn to cook, you get better results when you have the right tools.
Use #pencils when following on twitter. I have received these for free for testing and product review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent box for the money even without the extras. An excellent sturdy box (I have the 24-pan model as well). The size is perfect for a sketch kit, allowing a nice selection of colors. The mixing areas in the lid are generously sized. I threw out the low-quality cakes of paint that came with the box and filled the half pans from tubes of my preferred artist quality colors. The waterbrush is okay, I'll keep it but I prefer my own travel brushes. The sponge and little ceramic tray are cute but not all that useful to me. Even without the paint, waterbrush, ceramic tray and sponge, this box is worth the money for its great design and solid construction. It is at that perfect size between (for example) the smaller W&N Cotman pocket box with 12 half pans and the larger Martin Mijello 18-well watertight box.
Note: The lid is slightly tricky to open. It doesn't come open from pulling up but opens easily if you to press a fingernail in lightly just under the closure tab. I believe this is an intended feature intended to prevent the box from accidentally opening when you don't want it to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
How this Chaco Liner product works. I wasn't able to find much information about how this chalk liner works before I bought it, so this is for those who want to know. It has a tube filled with powdered chalk. At one end of the tube is a very, very small thin metal wheel with teeth or gears. As you press the wheel against the fabric, the chalk powder is released in a very thin line on the fabric. I think this is a good product, but I'm giving it 3 stars because I didn't find any information about what seems to be a fact that you shouldn't use it on knits. That of course was the first fabric I used it on. I believe it will work at a 4 or 5 star level on quilting cottons or stable wovens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a good long term investment. At first, I loved this heat press; I was using it to make shirts I sell on Etsy with my original hand lettered designs. It worked great from August - November, then I started to have problems with it not heating properly. Long story short, the circut breaker went bad {I think} and there's pretty much no way to get support from the company. No one answers the phone number, and it's almost impossible to get ahold of anyone from the manufacturer/seller. I finally got a response from customer support, and they suggested bypassing the breaker, which is a terrible {and dangerous} long term solution. I'm up to my ears in shirt orders with no way to make them. :( Wish I could go back in time and buy a more reliable press! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This machine addressed all my complaints with the "other guy. I've had the Cricut for a few years now. I had similar complaints that many others have - limited to the images on the cartridges; the cartridges have more images than I need; waste too much paper because it's difficult to position the needle; can't see clearly what you're cutting and how big the design will be when cut.... All that aside, the machine was meeting my needs until I needed to cut my own design for a project. A friend told me I could purchase a program that would allow me to use my own images, so I went researching. I was actually prepared to buy a new Cricut (because it was bigger and better) until I realized that Cricut sued the program that allows you to use your own images. That sent me searching for a new solution.
After conducting research, I came across the Silhouette. And, all I can say - the Cricut pales in comparison! Out of the box, I was able to use my own images. And, every frustration I had with the Cricut was addressed by the Silhouette. This machine works beautifully! I've cut paper. I've cut fabric. I have seen complaints regarding the life of the blades and the cutting mats. I haven't had issues with either one. The possibilities are endless with this machine. I'm nothing short of impressed and would recommend it over the Cricut any day. Silhouette has a better business model, and they've got a better machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great quality. I've had my Silhouette Cameo for a year now and I've ordered several batches of this vinyl. In the beginning, it was a good assortment for the price to "practice" without having to invest a ton of money. Plus, since I hadn't actually "vinyled" anything, I really didn't know what I needed as far as color, etc. You can get quite a lot out of the 12x12 sheet - I've also ordered the 12x6 and been just as happy with them. I've used this vinyl on everything with no problem - even cups that I put in the dishwasher religiously. I vinyl everything! I've saved so much money on gift purchases with my Silhouette. This is one of the reasons this pack is so great - you never know when you'll need a gift or what vinyl you'll need for it so it's great to have on hand. It cuts well, peels well - absolutely no complaints. The color variety is great - you get a little bit of everything. It's the best "pack" I've found without having to invest a ton of money in one color. Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I should've bought these long ago. Omg. I'm obssessed. These paintbrushes perform amazingly well. I haven't painted in a while because of the hassle of prepping water and tissue, and it's just difficult to paint on the go when you don't want to carry much, but these paint brushes have made it easier for me. The fine brush I was surprised about because I hadn't been sure if it would make fine lines but it does! These brushes pick up the colors pretty well and release water when I need it to. Though made of plastic, these are helping me save water as well. I am always looking for ways to be nicer to the environment so these are perfect for me. I know I will never toss them, granted they work for a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good intro paint set, but not ideal for Bob Ross style painting. These paints are great for the price. They were my first oil set and were great for a beginner.
On the down side, most of the tubes leak oil out after they've been opened. But maybe that's just me being messy when I use them. I saw in the reviews that some people complained that they are stinky and the labels fall off. I haven't found either of these to be problems.
I've had a really hard time making realistic green shades for trees with the two green tubes in this set. I bought some "sap green" separately and I find that it works much better.
If you want to paint like Bob Ross, this is not the ideal set. The wet on wet technique that he uses requires very thick paint. This is not thick paint. This still works, but it's will be a bit frustrating at times, especially on the mountains. The colors like to blend together. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty much worthless. Disclaimer: I did not buy this through Amazon. I bought it at a national hardware chain whose name I probably should not disclose.
I have had years of good luck with Krylon products but ColorMaster / CoverMAX fails completely.
When sprayed on a white item, the first coat is a light "smoke". The second coat is a darker "smoke". To get "flat black" requires 3 or 4 coats. When sprayed on a "flat black" item, the first coat is more of a dark gray.
Claim "Dries in 10 minutes or less". Not likely. 60 minutes later it was still tacky. (BTW, it didn't "Dries in 10 minutes or less" on my fingers either.
Claim "No runs". Bull!
I've used this product on flat black plastic, white plastic, metal and a cardboard composite material with the same results. I must assume that the other colors are no better. For that reason I'll never buy this product again. I hope that Krylon hasn't screwed-up their Fusion line. In the future, I will stick with Rust-Oleum (although lately their products do not seem to have the rust protection they used to have.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Upset about the 4-star status of this item. I was really disappointed in this item. I ordered it after reading all of the great reviews it got, so I wanted to express my issues. Perhaps I got the one really bad one in a group of good ones?? Anyway:
PRO- The box from the outside is as pictured. The easel is adjustable with wing nuts on the inside.
CONS- The item was pictured (they changed the pictures I see) with a retangular wooden palette. The item description says it includes one as well. What came with mine was a white plastic oval palette with wells... I reminds me of the type of palettes you used in elementary school. The wooden dividers ARE NOT as shown in the pictures, the one I received has a large opening to the left then five thin divided spaces to the right. Not good to fit my brushes in. The notches for the dividers also did not line up so if you kept them in, they were crooked.
I hope that the one I received is just one bad apple, but I wanted to add my experience to the group in a pool of seemingly otherwise satisfied folks. Im returning this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very impressive automated cutter at this price. This cutting machine is nothing short of amazing.... 10 years ago, I can see a device like this costing thousand$.
U don't need to be very tech savvy to get this machine up and running. The machine cuts your designs...and therein lies the never ending amount of creativity u bring to the table...this includes design software as well as pre made patterns included, as well as monthly freebies from the makers web site. For those new to design work in general, if u want very sophisticated software, such as from Adobe, u will spend as much or more for the software compared to the cutter. However, this is only required if you want to exceed the capability of the included software.
The cut quality on my initial runs is quit impressive on Vinyl. I am sure it will be the same for other thin material...however, having experience with cutting in general, if you plan to move to thicker, or harder materials... the blade sharpness is the key issue for clean cuts. At the price of these blades, I cant imagine them having a long life on hard materials... so users should keep a good supply of extra blades, changing them often...in an intricate large cutting design in hard material, i would prob. consider changing blades while cutting... not sure how I can generate a pause in the system for this...I have only spent a day with the system so far. I am curious how well it will cut leather...will report back after I try it...
Overall, the cut precision is incredible for most all art type tasks... the speed is very good for most tasks.
Cons: well, like all products, we want the product to do more...such as angled cuts, larger cutting areas, etc. But in all fairness, u can spend thousands to get these added features on higher end cutters. So for this price point, this small cutter offers tremendous value and its output is limited by your imagination and designs and application skills... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great fit. I enjoy painting, but with two preschoolers, I can't stay in one place very long. This easel fits my needs perfectly. The easel itsel is very adjustable, and with larger canvases you can lock them in place. Smaller canvases sit easily. I've painted on everything from 5"x7" boards to 24"x36" canvases and have had no problems with stability. The drawer holds my brushes, paints, knives and rags with plenty of room to spare. It's divided into compartments for ease of use and organization. When you want to move from place to place, everything can be closed and locked easily. I've taken it on several long trips, and of course, it moves around the house or to the playground or museum or wherever else we happen to be during the day. Its portability is excellent. The construction is solid as well. My two year old has been unable to unlock the drawer or easel, and it's survived several falls out of cars and off tables with barely a dent. I highly recommend this easel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Airbrush was leaking air, and I was blowing steam. This product looks great, and you think you're getting an all-in-one package. But when I attached it to my Iwata compressor, and was ready for a 4 hour job, I noticed all the hoses were leaking air. I tried to shut them off, but that didn't work and air was still pouring through the hoses (I had all 8 hooked up). This kept the compressor running and eventually over heating and shutting off. I ended up having to resort to old fashion brush face painting to get through the job. My airbrush was leaking air, and I was blowing steam! Still looking for one that does not leak air. even if there are less hoses, I'll cope. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Paint Set, Highly Recommend. I would buy this again. Bob Ross was such an inspiration for me growing up. I loved watching him paint on television and hearing about his stories and thoughts. When I started painting with Bob Ross I slowly added to all of my painting supplies. Paint, Easel, Palette, Brushes, Brush Cleaner and more. I would of imagined the Bob Ross Products being more expensive then others but they are really not. To get started also on a smaller canvas is not expensive. You do not need everything I listed to start out. I can honestly say I have so much fun watching and listening to Bob Ross. Watching my painting come to life is just as much fun!
I actually still have 2 of my Bob Ross paintings framed. I have also given a Bob Ross Painting, or should I say a Bill G painting with Bob Ross Style to family members and they still have them hanging today! I have most of the Bob Ross painting products and they were all priced very fair for the quality of product you receive. I would highly recommend this to anyone who would like to start oil painting, or just wants to learn from Bob Ross. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for making paint outlines. I use these for drawing outlines of window paintings, the bottles squeeze easily which is great for large projects as firmer bottles can cause my hand to get sore (perfect for anyone with arthritis) The variety of tip sizes gives me extra freedom for the thickness of my outlines and cleanup is easy enough by putting some hot water and a drop of dish soap in the bottle and squirting through the tips to clean them out.
The only negative is that the smaller tips can get clogged at times and there isn't a cleaning wire but I've found a straightened staple works well for clearing them out, or you can just soak them in hot water to loosen the clog. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
US Art Supply 11X14 sketch pad. I really love the paper which is smooth, erases well and takes pencil beautifully. Also great with ink. However, paper is thin (enough for tracing with a bold image) and I've tested with waste color pencils. Paper breaks down in water so not good for water color. I have not yet tested ink but i would add a paper or something under top catch bleed through until you've tested your markers with it. For 5 stars I'd like it side bound instead of on the top. I draw with it in my lap and within 48 hours the pages were already working out of the spiral. I think binding on the long side gives better stability. Personal preference I'm sure but I'm sticking with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Markers for coloring or writing. I accidentally stumbled upon these markers while going through some old markers from one of my children's school days. What a find! After testing them out on some regular typing paper I realized they would work great for my passion of coloring and so found this set to purchase. These markers are great for those coloring books that have pictures back to back because they don't bleed through the other side. Now I'm not saying they will work that way on a regular children's color book, but work well with the high quality adult color books. The dual tip is great for small spaces or intricate writing, as well as, large spaces or when you want a bold font. I highly recommend them!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
48 different colors. I have joined the adult coloring book craze and like a good colored pencil to color with.
I color in books and on post cards that I send my grandkids (they love seeing grandma colors too).
The Solabela Black Barreled Colored Pencils are different than any I have used before. They write smoothly, but they don't write as dark as others. This is not necessarily a bad thing as I may have once thought. This makes it much easier to do shading and blending.
The colors are vibrant and since there are 48 different colors to chose from, there is certainly a color for everything. The pencils are black with the color of the pencil on the end. While some may not think this is a big deal, I like having my pencils in the box sharpened point down. With the colored end, I can do this and the end of the pencil is the color.
I have been using these for a week now and they do not break easily. I like that they can be used for a variety of thing, drawing, coloring and writing. I would recommend these pencils to anyone who likes to color or draw. It is a good set with a good variety of colors.
I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR MY HONEST AND UNBIASED REVIEW | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BEAUTIFUL. I've been looking for a really nice paint by number to do in my spare time and decided on this one.
It's very easy to paint - all the numbers/letters are clearly marked. There are TONS of tiny places to paint so this is going to take some time to get done, but I'm enjoying myself painting it.
It comes with paint directions as you'll be mixing colors. It's all very clear and easy to read.
It did come with a brush, and even though a few reviews complained about it - I actually found the included brush the best one to use - and I have an entire palette of brushes! It's small enough to get into those tiny tiny places but big enough to get the larger places done.
What I really love is the paint dries very quickly - making it easy to put back in the box until I can get back to painting it again. Or I just leave it on the table.
There is a paper in the box that gives you helpful painting suggestions, <ie: stippling etc.> and shows you how to do it if you don't already know how, like if you want to spend the extra time to do it. It does help give more of a life like look to the painting!
I don't have any complaints! I'd buy again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NEEDLE POINT GEL PENS. THESE GEL PENS ARE AMAZING. I LOVE THE COLORS AND THE VARIETY YOU GET IN THIS PACK IS AWESOME. I FEEL THAT THEY WRITE NICE AND THIN LINE AND THE COLORS ARE VIBRANT ON THE PAPER. I THINK THESE WOULD BE GREAT FOR USING IN JOURNALS OR AGENDA'S AND CALENDARS. THEY WOULD ALSO BE GREAT FOR COLORING IN THOSE ADULT COLORING BOOKS. THE TIP ON THESE IS BETTER THAN I HAVE SEEN ON SOME OF THE EXPENSIVE BRANDS OF GEL PENS. IF YOU LIKE A SUPER FINE TIP THEN THESE GEL PENS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU IN MY OPINION. THE TIP IS LIKE NEEDLE POINT THIN AND THESE ARE GREAT FOR FILLING IN FINE DETAILS AND LINES. I THINK I AM GOING TO BE USING MINE FOR ALL OF THE SUGGESTED IDEAS ABOVE AND THEY DON'T BLEED THROUGH WHEN I USED THEM IN MY PLANNER. I DID GET THESE AT A DISCOUNT FOR MY HONEST REVIEW AND I HONESTLY LOVE THEM. I WANT TO GET ANOTHER SET FOR MY DAUGHTER. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paints do not match real colors. This is the 3rd paint by number kit I have done, but only the first with Reeves. I am very, very disappointed in the numbering scheme, but am more annoyed that the colors of the paints do NOT match what the photo looks like at all. The photo is very muted and light colors whereas the paints I was given are crazy bright and primary. Furthermore, there are details in the photo that you have to do yourself that are not listed in the instructions or pre-printed on the canvas. Lastly, 3 of the 7 paints we so gummy that I had to use water to dilute them, which then dried them up and they are totally unusable. I was thinking of getting new paints, but I think I am just going to trash this project and move to the next. So very disappointed - I will NEVER again use Reeves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent brush for stenciling and for soft blending of colors. No problems with brush quality. My disclaimer: I AM NOT AN ARTIST. I'm a crafter, a dabbler, a mess-maker. I saw someone on YouTube use a 'mop' brush and thought I needed one or more. This brush was a very good price, so I ordered a couple.
Then I saw another YouTube video with a cardmaker using very expensive (like $30 for 3) brushes with ink pads for soft stenciling or color wash effect. . I tried this brush with an inkpad and a stencil - LOVE IT.
No problem with bristles/hair falling out, just soft color nicely blended.
The brush feels wonderful in my hand, and I'm not even trying to clean it, just keeping a brush for each color family and using exclusively for inks. I'll buy more to try with paints.
Completely recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Recommend this for the kids who don't know what oil pastels are. Okay I am give this 4 stars because I haven't seen it.
I think from reading the reviews, if you are a real artist and you know what oil pastels are, this set might not be for you.
For $8.99, you know it cannot be for real artists.
I bought 2 for my nieces who are in the age ranges of 3 to 6.
In their eyes, it would look like a fabulous set with all the varieties tools they can use.
I remember getting my first set of crayons that were in a tower set.
I love the case that it comes in too. It will keep everything organised and give the kids a nice feeling to have something like a briefcase.
So I would only recommend this for the kids who don't know what oil pastels are.
Don't forget to buy a sketch pad with this also.
Reeves 9-Inch by 12-Inch Sketching Paper Pad.
75 sheets for $4.96 can't be bad...except if you can't paint on it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not high end canvases, but really great workhorses. I do a lot of acrylic and mixed media work (getting into collage on canvas now...) and these are actually really great. I was very surprised. They are nice and tight, they come with keys (nice bonus), and they are primed and ready to go. I go through so many canvases that I keep a supply on hand and I just justify spending $50-80 on a canvas that may or may not end up as a sketch for something, so I tend to buy quality canvases at a lower price point to use as experiments/playing around or testing out ideas and mediums. I have to be honest- I think these canvases are definitely hanging quality (not gallery quality, but definitely fine for other purposes). I wish they came in a slightly larger size range, but I think the fact they are able to create these sturdy canvases at this price point is because they keep them small. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you love Cricut then. If you love Cricut then, you'll be in love with the Explore...This is the most advance technology in the crafting world...and so easy to use....and the Cricut Design Space is also easy and your cutting within minutes of getting your cricut out of the box...
You have access to all of the images available... if you want to buy a cartridge you can get it within seconds...if you want only an image ...within seconds...
You have another option, to print and cut....you can literally have your own image (any stamped image that you have colored) and cut it out with/without borders.. this machine act just like the professional use in printing shops...they scan the image and upload it then it's cut out....the Explore does the same thing except on a smaller version....they also have some all ready design creation...that all you do is hit cut...and thats it....
Buy it ...you won't be sorry....you'll absolutely love it... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Neon Colors and Easy To Clean Up. The Mega 8-pack of Color Liquid Chalk Markers by Moon have extra wide 10mm tips that are also reversible. The colors are a bright neon Yellow- Green- Purple - Blue - White - Red - Pink- and Orange. The markers are Toxic-Free and contain a pigment-based, paint-like formula. The markers can be used on any non-porous surface like glass, metal, chalkboard, tiles. A great marker for car windows, chalkboards, dry erase boards or house windows and doors. Clean up is easy. I just used a wet paper towel on the chalkboard and dry erase board. Windex made cleanup easy on my doors and windows. These Liquid Chalk Markers are a nice addition to anyone who does arts and crafts. Safe for children because they are non-toxic. I did receive the Moon Mega 8-pack Liquid Chalk Markers for a discounted price for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
no better or worse...don't spend more. These are the same drawing model hands you see from all makers and have the same good and not so good qualities. With the wrist straight and fingers fully extended it stands a little over 7 inches high. The problem with these that's universal across all the Manikin hands I've seen is that the thumb starts at the second joint instead of down by the wrist to make it fully opposable. While the back of a human hand is a rigid structure of 4 bones from the knuckle to the wrist the thumb should at least pivot at the base of the hand.
The good: They are inexpensive and, honestly, I haven't seen enough of a difference to pay 2 to 4 times more for them. Unless you're paying for bespoke artisan craftsmanship and exotic woods, then you won't find better elsewhere.
The bad: As is usually the case, the several of the joints were not properly tightened during assembly. Unfortunately the ones that need it most can't be reached to tighten unless you take the whole thing apart by releasing the spring in the base holding it all together. Fair warning that the fingers might not always hold the pose you put them in because of this. All companies seem to have the same issue.
The ugly: Here's my rant on manikin model hands in general. The problem with these that's universal across all the manikin hands I've seen is that the thumb starts at the second joint instead of down by the wrist to make it fully opposable. While the back of a human hand is a rigid structure of 4 bones from the knuckle to the wrist the thumb should at least pivot at the base of the hand. When someone makes one of these hands to accommodate that bit of anatomy I'll love that company forever! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
There are horrible grinding noises as the Cameo tries to move the . Impossible. I've tried about a dozen times and this just doesn't work. The stamp material won't stay stuck to the cutting mat and bunches up. There are horrible grinding noises as the Cameo tries to move the material. It almost works if you a) wet the stamp material before placing it on the mat, and b) lay a sheet of paper over it so it doesn't grab against the moving part. But, at that point the deepest blade setting isn't deep enough and you can't get the material out.
Bottom line: Stick with paper stock and vinyls with the Cameo. Don't waste your time and money trying to make a rubber stamp. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Good and the Bad. My mother's set had some of the ink cones with nubs on them that made them unusable. My set had some dry fine ends. I didn't expect the fine ends to be as fine as they are. They are more for illustration, which I don't do in my adult coloring books. The colors are pretty and just different enough to be able to blend. To blend them though, color your area<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Immersive-Color-Dual-Tip-Brush-Pens-with-Fineliner-Tip-Pack-of-24/dp/B01ES37THG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Immersive Color Dual Tip Brush Pens with Fineliner Tip (Pack of 24)</a> with coordinating light ink, them rub the darker color on a piece of vinyl packaging and dip the light color in it and blend where wanted, usually outer line inward. That works with these pens. The ink seemed it would be plentiful and colorful for a while, just the ink cone isn't consistently well made in the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best Ever Traveler Plein Air Painting Setup, Using Mine For Years Already. Many years ago, I purchased this easel direct from Eric Michaels and its still like new. I've traveled with it and loved every minute of having this plein aire setup. I even purchased the clip-on umbrella and once you pack it all in your bag, its absolutely perfect. Comfortable to carry, and easy to adapt to whatever you want to add to your setup. I always carry a couple bungee cords and I also use the waffle nonslip pad for under my watercolor pad and under my palette, that way I am assured it will stay in place. Eric is wonderful to deal with and his products are fabulous, so don't hesitate to set yourself up with this great gear! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
New improved formula is great. Edited review after company reached out with improved markers. The marker comes off very easily compared to the older markers. Customer service was amazing in reaching out to me, asking what the issue was, and sending new product out. Hopefully all of these markers are the "improved formula" markers!
Original review (1 star)
First time using it, the markers wiped off great after sitting on a chalkboard for ten seconds. But after the ink sat on a chalkboard for four hours, it was impossible to get off. Expensive markers for markers. Not chalkboard markers. I have a permanent brunch menu on my chalkboard now so it looks like I'll be having more brunches. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Favorite soft synthetic brushes so far. For the sizes you cannot afford in the Reserva or Optimo lines, try the Prado and Versatil! Also, these two synthetics work wonderfully with fluid acrylics and gouache. :)
I have a Prado size 8 and 16; the size 16 does everything! I first used it with fluid acrylics and it felt like painting with butter. It has very even, consistent brush strokes and it can do fine lines. This is great for when you're covering a lot of area and decide you need to do a little detail with the current color. You won't have to get your smaller brushes out!
I use the size 8 for about everything when I use gouache. I would say that both of the Prado brushes are my most prized synthetics. I have a small Versatil rigger that is wonderful too, but I can't compare it to the Prado since the size isn't close.
I LOVE Escoda brushes! The Versatil I got from Amazon came with a strand wrapped around the ferrule; it was stuck that way underneath the protector cap! I took it off and rinsed it; the strand was bent in half and it stuck out at a 45 angle. I went to grab the brush 40 minutes later and to my surprise, it was completely normal! I couldn't identify the damaged strand. Now that's Escoda's magical brush memory! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dainty picture with bright pretty colors. Pretty picture. It comes on a nice sized board. There are 12 decent size pots of paint, instruction sheet and one fine-point brush. I noticed part of the paper was peeling in one corner, but once I painted it, it wasn't noticeable. There are a lot of fine small areas to fill in. I started with easier, bigger ones first. I was a bit nervous if I'd have enough blue because it's a light Paint and it's about half gone and I still have some mixing to do. The lightest color white is not printed on board to help it not show through. There is quite a bit of mixing of colors to do on this project. I haven't tried any of the mixing yet though. They are noted on board by letter instead of a number. There are also two keys where it is shaded light and dark. I haven't done that section yet, but will be curious to see how it turns out. I have extra brushes at home and would recommend that you have different sized ones because of the detail work involved. This is my 2nd Paint by number set, (not including the horrible ones I did as an impatient kid). This is definitely more difficult and I wouldn't recommend this for kids or for your first attempt at Paint by numbers. I have health problems and this is quite relaxing. I do it while lying in bed, although most people would likely want a more formal set up. I've done 3 numbers so far and am excited to do more of it. The paint is a nice consistency and spreads easily. It will stain clothes though so be careful. It dries fairly fast, but not as fast as the other set I did. Because of that, I have gotten some smudge marks on it, but hopefully the other Paint will cover it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE these photo sleeve protectors. I LOVE these photo sleeve protectors. I use to do scrapbooking the cut and paste way 20 years ago, but having kids, working, and developing Rheumatoid Arthritis made it difficult to design pages, crop photos, cut borders, and place decorative things like stickers and die cuts on my pages. I just quit scrapbooking for years until recently when I discovered these pocket pages. These are so easy to use. I scrapbooked over 40 pages (in one day) of a trip to Japan that my daughter and I took back in March. You simply print your photos and place them in the pocket. Then you put a pre-cut paper (these come in different sizes and themes to fit the small pockets in the sleeves), do some bullet journaling, and viola, your page is finished. Completed albums with very little stress and they look fantastic. They are very sturdy and made of a thick archival quality plastic to use with three ring binder albums. I love scrapbooking again! Give these pages a try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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