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Fantabulous system. These work great! Take a few of these plus the All-in-One binder and you can store quite a lot of your stash of thin dies. I use both the binder+pages and the magnetic folders . . . I use the binder+sheets to store anything that can be included in a "large" category, i.e. flowers, labels, squares/circles/ovals (I currently have 5 binders with 25 magnetic pages and 30+ assorted clear storage sheets). I use the books to store smaller categories, i.e. Fleur-de-Lis, Banners, Tags, etc.
Some comparisons between the binder+sheets and the books:
They are roughly the same price, except the page(s) require a binder.
The book is longer but slightly narrower than the page so it depends on the combination of dies which would be a better fit.
A bunch of books would weigh less than the same number of pages plus the binder.
The All in One plus pages is unlimited (figuratively - each book holds 10-12 magnetic pages), so is useful for a collection of circles, squares, flowers, etc.
(Just another comment: I have recently received a few pages that are bowed in the center; I will try to flatten them in my paper press; none of the books have warped (I'm not sure they could, as they are tri-folded, which should be self-supporting?)) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Horribly thin, poor quality - choose another brand. I was so eager for these. My granddaughter had been introduced to Rainbow crayons at church and I thought these were the same. Clearly there are different qualities out there and these are the worst!! My first box of them arrived broken up so they were replaced. The second box arrived in tact but no matter how careful you are with these crayons, they break up the first time you use them. They are super thin and super fragile! HORRIBLE! Don't waste your money on them! I would give them a ZERO rating if it was available. ALL 25 crayons fit in a box the size of a small toothpick box so that gives you an idea as to how thin they are!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gets the job done. Awesome vinyl! Bought these to personalize 15 30oz water bottles from the Dollar Tree for my sister's bachelorette party and have PLENTY left to spare (I was very conservative with my use and ended up only needing a little less than 3ft of material).
PROS:
-I was able to use the vinyl with my Cricut Explore Air very easily-- I just cut out the size that I needed and stuck it to the mat.
-It stuck together nicely in the thinner areas of the script and did not stretch out the letters when I was removing it from the backing
-I have yet to see how it withstands constant use/hand washing, but so far so good when I rinsed them with water...Will update after a couple weeks of use and washing these bottles :).
-They seem to have updated their packaging after reading previous reviews. Mine came with a plastic wrap with their barcode sticker on top of that, so I didn't have any residue on my vinyl.
-The back side of the vinyl has a grid, making it super easy to measure and cut!
-Clean, white color.
-WAY cheaper than buying vinyl from Cricut at a craft store.
CONS:
-None :).
Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this. This cutter is so much fun! I've used it a bunch already. Be sure to test cut some items as the cutting guide is hard to use. Some of the paper you purchase doesn't exactly tell you it's thickness, so you have to 'guess' and then either it cuts too deeply or not deep enough - so be sure to test cut a small piece (there is an actual 'test cut' on the software before you do an actual cut) so you don't waste a piece of paper! The only issue I had was with the sticky cutting mat. The first few times my paper stuck to it too well, and I had a hard time getting it off - ripping it on the edges (the spatula helped but not completely). Overall I like it - I like that you get free patterns and that there are many to choose from on-line. It's very easy to download them and once you master dividing the pieces (right clicking on the picture and choosing 'ungroup') so you can move certain pieces you don't want off onto another page (or different colored sheet) makes things much easier! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT value, great quality, "meh" colors. I'm a mixed media artist and have ALL sorts of paints but I wanted to get a complete set as a "go to" for the studio as well as a starter set for my six year old daughter, who is REALLY into art.
This set totally fit the bill- the quality is good enough that I can use it in my work without worrying about durability, the investment was low so I can use as much as I need and share with my daughter without worrying about *literally* pouring it on the canvas and in our art journals.
The only thing I don't like about these paints is the color palette. It's very traditional, which is great for those looking to do traditional color mixing, but the colors are dark and there are TONS of browns and tans and rich reds. My work tends to be more vibrant and vivid, so these colors have to be REALLY mixed to pull the colors I need from the paints. And my daughter isn't drawn to them- she'd rather use the cheapy crummy craft paints in the squeeze bottles in the "fun" colors.
But overall, good purchase. I just wish they had a "brights" set.
BTW, this is a GREAT kit to buy along with a Gelli Plate- they work fabulous on the Gelli plate (the paints don't dry too fast, smooth out beautifully over the surface) and you can use them generously without worrying about the investment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Didn't work on cabinet knobs. When I tried using this for the first time to turn some sanded & cleaned gold-colored knobs into a rubbed bronze color, it didn't work at all. I tried to mix the contents of the tube by squishing it around a bit, but i didn't want it to explode out of the tube when I opened the seal either. When I did open the tube, mostly watery liquid came out, and even after trying to mix the full tube slightly by squishing it around again, I didn't really get it mixed. So I pushed out a lot of watery stuff before it seemed like I got thicker paint (which means i was missing key ingredients). Then when I started applying the Rub 'n Buff on the knobs, it would not cover the surface evenly and it left it grainy/sandy. I think this is due to the lack of mixing, and perhaps using it on a surface it isn't meant for. I ended up removing the Rub 'n Buff with acetone nailpolish remover (worked great), and used a spray instead. Maybe this stuff would work great on something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set for hobbies. I am an experienced colored pencil user. I use them to create hand-drawn illustrations (see my Faber Castell review) that most would not recognize as colored pencil. I purchased this set for my husband (not an artist) as a cheaper alternative to the ones I use (didn't want him wasting mine). These are actually pretty good! The leads are soft. They sharpen decently. The range of colors is pretty standard. The storage tin is a nice touch and looks a lot like my professional set. I also like how the ends of the barrels are not bare, but covered like high quality pencils. I found I couldn't do as much with these as my Faber Castells (detail, laydown not as good) but at this price point in such a giftable box, these are decent! I'd say they're ideal for hobbies such as adult coloring or even children who want something better than your typical box of colored pencils. I also do not trust the colorfastness or chance of wax bloom, so I wouldn't spend hours and hours on a project using these knowing the final result might not last or allow appropriate layering. So if you're looking for good colored pencils and are tired of grocery store brands, use these for your hobbies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An absolute bargain, and perfect for an artist in your life. My mother is an amateur artist. I think she's great, but since she hasn't ever had any professional training or education, and she does this as a hobby whenever she has time, I guess that makes her an amateur. I got this as an Eid gift for her. (Eid is the big holiday that Muslims celebrate.) I wanted to start a new tradition in our house of giving each other Eid gifts, so I got her this as part of her gift (which was all art-themed, because it's her favorite hobby). This is an excellent bargain for the price! It really is.
It came in a beautiful little case, not too big, not too small. I paid much less for it than I expected - heck, I would've paid more. But when it arrived, it didn't look like a cheap, rinky-dink little thing at all. The pencils were of great quality, as were the charcoal sticks, and the case is such a great touch because everything has its place and my mom knows she'll never lose any of it or have any of the pencils or charcoals break because they got pinched in her bigger bag of art supplies. They're well protected and kept together in the little case, and she can pull them out whenever she wants to work on her drawings. (She mostly draws flowers - she LOVES flowers - or city landscapes, which I think is a rather interesting choice when it comes to subject matter. She has no interest in drawing people or animals - just flowers and cities.)
If you have someone in your life that is an aspiring/amateur sketcher or artist, this is a great gift to get them started. It's even a great gift for the intermediate-level artist in your life. (The highly skilled artist might demand a little better in terms of quality, though. What do I know, though? I can barely draw a circle.) It's probably even really great for younger kids. But the charcoal sticks tend to be messy if you don't use them right - you smudge your hand and then the next thing you know you've smudged your paper. So maybe this would be more appropriate for kids who are relatively serious about their interest in art.
Very pleased with this purchase. Would totally buy it again - maybe after my mom wears them out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exhibitor Black Steel Display Easel. Good purchase for the value. These will work best for lighter weight items. We purchased to hold wreaths because of the deeper ledge for craft show display. It's a good feature compared to other easels which have the narrower ledge. They worked ok on smaller wreaths. More stable would have been preferred, but just fine for its price point. The two ledge brackets that hold the base of the item do slide up and down the leg they are attached for item height adjustment, which helped as we were working to get the wreaths a good fit on the easel. Nice, inexpensive display piece. Ideal for lightweight use, and a key feature being the wider ledge support. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome way to kick-start your painter skills. I received this as a gift by my SO, and I love it! It's definitely a basic starter set, so don't expect something like the "Master" set, where you get much more product. The materials provided in this set are meant to paint a specific "first painting" piece, and has a wonderful set of instructions included in the box. The price is there because these are really high quality, very dry oil paints. Slap a "brand name" on the tubes, and it'll definitely be on the pricier side. However, the quality of the contents are great and worth the price, in my opinion.
To those complaining about there being no canvas: there's NO mention of one ever being included in this set. That photograph of the painting is not a canvas. It doesn't even remotely look like a canvas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Paint lives up to the hype. High quality metal box. The colors are as beautiful as everyone says they are and it takes very little paint to get intense color. I would like to comment on the metal box itself. In reviews or on YouTube, many paint tins are said to have knife like edges and great care is required to avoid getting cut while handling. All of the edges of this box, including the fold out palette, have rolled edges. Not only does this make for safe handling, but also gives the tin great stability. The edges are less likely to bend and dent over time. The box closes snugly with friction. There are metal boxes available for less than 10$ that look identical but they are not the same quality. So, the paints themselves live up to the hype and the metal box should stand up to many years of use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for students. These are nice, long nylon paint brushes in an assortment of sizes. I'm taking off one star because there is NO fan brush. Personally, I use 2 fan brushes (a large and a small) constantly, so any student or beginner might want to pick those up if they do not already own them.
The brushes are long enough to give a good bounce on canvas, they are well balanced and feel nice to hold. They are very 'artist-ly brushes- just holding a nice long brush like this makes me feel like an artist. :)
I had VERY little problems with losing bristles. Certainly no worse than most brushes - including some more expensive brushes that cost nearly what this kit does. Like most brushes, the shedding was during first uses. It was minimal and I'd certainly reccomend them. It's really a great price on a nice set that comes in a nice, zippered case that is easy to carry.
These are great for art students. When I took art classes, I had a set that was in a roll, but the problem with that was that sometimes they tried to fall out - with this case, it zips, so the brushes are secure.
I'd totally give this set a 5 but it needs at least one fan brush, in my opinion. Other than that, it's a nice assortment. I'd also add a very small brush for fine details. They'd fit easily in the case with the ones it comes with.
I was given a free sample of this product for purposes of review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well worth the price. I purchased this easel November 2017. This is a well made wood easel, well worth the money. Assembly was easy enough: the pieces are grouped in separate bags and well marked (mine came with two decent full-size screw drivers: slotted and Phillips). The casters have a locking mechanism. The upper canvas holder slides the complete length of the mast: you don't have to take it off to reposition it above/below the upper horizontal frame piece. The tray is typically shallow and its utility is thus limited, but its there if you need it, and it ratchets easily along a range of positions (I expected a ratchet to be dumb but turns out it is useful and a stable way to construct it). The wood is good looking. The assembled easel is light but very stable, and is quite square. The base is 22 deep and 23.5 wide. This easel is a good purchase. This U.S. Art Supply easel is made in China, but we knew that, right? Good product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very cool. This is my first time ever using a cameo machine. I've always seen them, but haven't had the chance to try one out.
I loaded the disc into my computer, as the instructions stated. The disc was easy to use and install. I was able to pick what I wanted to cut. As the other reviewer stated, it is slow to stop. I wish is was a little faster, so I didn't mess up too bad, but, it happens. For a beginner, it was pretty easy to figure out. I just went by the instructions. The quality was out of this world! I was very impressed how I could make something that was so professional looking. And the more I think about it, the more I come up with to make! It's really a lot of fun once you get started. I received 4 pieces of vinyl with the machine and couldn't find more in my local craft stores, so those you would probably have to buy online.
Overall, I'm very impressed with the machine. I would recommend it for any crafters who are looking into cutting! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I like it. . It's a nice case. (24-Piece)
Nice soft leather on the outside & it has a nice soft suede feel on the inside.
I bought this case so I could separate the pens I used the most, I was tired of digging through all of my supplies.
It's a nice size, can fit easily into a medium sized pocket in a backpack.
It has a nice zipper that works well, the zipper also has a snap so it can snap onto the case to keep from flapping around.
I have about 16 items in mine, the (24-Piece ) case. It can hold a few pens, pencils, an eraser & a ruler.
The straps are pretty tight, so if you put more than 1 item under a strap it won't be moving at all.
I like it, I think it was worth the $15. There are also canvas options wich are a little cheaper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love the fine points of this proportional divider. I love the fine points of this proportional divider. Unlike the other divider I own, the fine points on the accurasee allow me to work on finer details, when sketching from a reference photograph.
I would be even happier if it was a little bigger. For a recent project, I had to use my derwent divider for the larger outlines, because the accurasee wasn't long enough. However, I was working from an A4 size reference to a 50x70cm final piece. Artists who work on smaller scale would definitely prefer the accuracy of the accurasee.
Also, it could be improved by greater flexibility and variation of settings, instead of the fixed holes. And the material feels a bit flimsy, especially when altering the settings. On the other hand, this makes the accurasee light weight and comfortable to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth the hype or the high price. I was quite disappointed with these pencils. I have been using another brand of colored pencils for a couple of years now - another expensive set - and have been extremely happy with them. But, I read a great review about Polychromos pencils and thought they could possibly be better. NOT! In comparison with my original pencil set, these are not up to par. I have to bear down really hard to get any shading techniques. My arthritic hands cannot handle the pressure it takes to get these pencils to work decently. And even after pressing down harder with these pencils, they still didn't create the shading I wanted. As far as I'm concerned, this set was a waste of my money - $100 is a lot of money to me. Sorry I bought them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE. LOVE this paint!!! We use it in my sons kindergarten class for EVERY paint project. Its thick and dries quickly. Good colors and a little bit goes a long way. I used it to paint a LARGE Grinch Picture on cardboard for his holiday party and it worked great!!! Doesn't rub off or anything. I have gotten it on my clothes a few times and it washes right out. Washes off of little hands quickly and easily with soap and water. No strong odor and very safe for kids. The only thing I was bummed about was they were not packaged well and these three all had busted lids when they arrived. Nothing spilled, but it makes it difficult to keep from drying out. I LOVE this and would definitely recommend to others with kids. PERFECT! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Only "OK. The Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Brush is only OK. The ink is a darker black than other brush pens, and is darker and smoother than a dipped brush stroke. The brush tip is is small and has spread a bit at the point faster than other pens. It's about 2mm at the base and a 6mm long. The point is fairly fine, but as mentioned before, has spread a bit. It's a little flexible, but not excessively so, and is fairly smooth moving across the paper.
This is the first Faber-Castell product that hasn't left me completely satisfied. The ink is first rate, but the brush nib was a bit of a let down. Because I've had such good experiences with other Faber Castell products, this is doubly disappointing.
Edward M. Van Court | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE MY CRICUT. OK, so I had NO clue what this thing was or did when I got it for CHRISTmas. But, I am totally enthralled with it. I have already made room decorations, arts and craft pieces, helped my daughter with some homework assignments, etc. the list goes on!!! This machine can do so much. The only drawback is the cost of the cartridges, BUT if you watch on here and at Michael's, you can get some for really cheap when they put them on sale.
I am not an "artsy fartsy" person. My gift for art and creativity is quite limited, but this machine helps to expand my creativity and removes many of the limitations I had before (and makes many processes shorter.) My husband also got it for a FANTASTIC price through Amazon.
HIGHLY recommend this machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fabulous job painting wine and reading glasses. Used these pens in a variety of colors to decorate wine glasses. They made the designs easy to apply and gave clean, straight lines. They provided solid coverage too. Much, much easier than using paint brushes.
I allowed the painted glasses to dry for over 30 days. This is an alternative to putting the glasses in a warm oven for 8 hours to set the paint. (Heat oven to 350 degrees, turn it off, put glasses in oven, close door and leave overnight or 8 hours until cool.)
Also painted swirls and curls on reading glasses frames. Although I did not wait 30 days nor did I "bake" them, the paint has stayed on the plastic frames. Only on the end of the temples where the glasses fit on and off my ears numerous times a day has the paint worn away.
All in all these pens are the perfect tools for applying acrylic paint to small objects.
Highly recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very disappointed. Since it comes in a very small bottle, I expected it to be more efficient,than it turned out to be. I applied several layers on a small stars for my baby's nursery diy project. I followed the instructions, waited each time for the next coating to dry. It does have a little to none effect. After this so-called paint dried out, the surface of the painted objects felt like a sand paper, did not look even. It kind of feels like if s.o. would have mixed Elmer's glue with water and sand dust. That "sand dust" particles seems to actually have some glowing capacity, but they fall off & stick to your fingers. Very poor quality. I would not recommend this product to anybody. Don't waste your money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Missing crucial paint color. I started painting on Friday night and did all the black stuff first. Then I started painting the red awnings. Ok so today I decided to lay all the paints side by side because I'd previously noticed there were 2 number 10's (paint color). When I laid them side by side, I realized there is NO NUMBER NINE!! At first I though, ok, well maybe I can just use number 10 in it's place, but a lot of the "lettered" spaces have to be mixed with number 9 paint. How the @$%& am I supposed to complete this painting without the appropriate paint? I'm not an artist... that's why I buy PAINT-BY-NUMBER. How am I supposed to get the number 9 paint and send back the number 10 one? I can't send the painting back because I've already completed parts of it!! At this point, I'm really unhappy with this problem, as it renders the project and painting incompletable. I would like a container of number 9 paint so that I can finish my painting. That is the only acceptable resolution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exceptional designs - a valentine card MUST. I loved the two designs that came with this addition pack and just had to have them. With the use of the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-100770-1001-Fuse-Die-Cut-and-Letterpress-Starter-Set/dp/B008JYC2OQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 100770-1001 Fuse Die Cut and Letterpress, Starter Set</a> I am able to create beautiful cards and scrapbook pages. This pack is similar to the others in that it stamps, embosses or is a die cut. I have used these templates on many different types of papers/Vinyl and they turn out exceptional every time. The edges cut crisply with the die cut, the ink is bold and vivid with the stamp, and the embossing is raised and beautiful. These two designs were so cute for my Valentine's day cards. I love this set and am excited to buy more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chalkola Chalk Markers -- Who needs chalk sticks anymore. Let me just start off with stating that these markers are so AWESOME!
My sons and I tested them out on our glass balcony door, and they had a blast drawing with them. Not only were they easy to use, they showed up incredibly well (especially considering it was on a clear surface) and they were fun to use. It only took a dry sponge to wipe them off of the surface, so clean up was incredibly easy as well. From my experience so far, Chalkola Chalk Markers are by far the best markers I've ever used. I can't wait to test them out in my Sunday School class this coming up Sunday on the chalkboard. The kids are going to love the bright colors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I absolutely love them! They come in a very nice black . I recently started coloring with the adult coloring books, and I asked my mom to get some colored pencils and these were the ones she ordered. I absolutely love them! They come in a very nice black case that makes it so much easier to color, you don't have to deal with a box and have your colored pencils be out of color order. They come already sharpened and ready to go! The black carrying case that it comes in is very portable for people on the go, and especially great for kids! It's an easy clean up and the pencils all have slot that they go in to which helps you from losing any. They are great to color with, and they make it very easy to stay in the lines when I'm using them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
WARNING - Apparently the sender picks the color. The product itself is fine - it's an easel and it works for it's intended purpose and in that regard I'm very happy with the product and I would have given it five stars however, you'll notice the listing title says black/brown but no where in the description does it say you may receive a black easel or you may receive a brown easel nor is there an option to select the color you want. Then there is the fact that the easel pictured is black. So I ordered this easel and paid for expedited shipping thinking I'm going to get a black easel or at least something close to black - maybe it's a coffee color. Um no. Apparently it's whatever they happen to pick for you so I ended up with a walnut colored easel (and not a pretty color walnut either - see picture). Dear Plaid....perhaps you should consider listing your brown and black easels SEPARATELY to ensure you don't have these issues (and unhappy customers) in the future. Just a suggestion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Magical Journey coloring book. I am going to really enjoy coloring this book!! The pictures are wonderful, I feel they are not too detailed but also have great detail. I like that it has a variety of fantasy images. If you like dragons and castles, knights and lovely patterns to color, I think you will enjoy this coloring book. the pages are printed on one side only which I love and they are also perforated so they can be easily removed. there are 64 wonderful images to color and the paper is of good quality. Even though the pages are one sided I recommend to use a blank paper under your page when you color if you are using markers or watercolor pencils with water (I use mine without water cause I like the look). Happy coloring | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Need to clarify. This is a much larger brush than I was expecting. I had envisioned a size 4 (US measure) but what I recv'd was a size 8 or 10. I have plenty of brushes in an 8 or 10. What I was hoping for was a small brush. I will keep the brush and experiment with it. I played a little with it and found the quality to be exceptional, no hair was dropped and you can load a ton of water or paint. The bamboo has a very natural feel, the design and style make you run for the nearest Whole Foods market ... and you get the picture. I would have gladly given 5 stars, but feel the seller needs to clarify the size you will receive. If you are Japanese you may be asking 'what is the problem here?' But I'm not, I didn't understand the sizing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Swiss Army Knife of Paint Brushes. I have been dabbling with paints and painting for years now and I know a little about the kind of brushes and their painting capacity. These De Dazzle bristles are synthetic and are perfect for watercolor and acrylic painting. Although I loved how they performed with oil as well. I was looking for a complete set and this seems to be it! The brushes are strong, neat and you can see what they mean by precision - they're beautifully trimmed. I'm not a passionate user of the knife, but it's a nice addition. Overall, this is a set that I'll be using for a long time to come and definitely is a swiss army knife of paint brushes with its brushes and the multiple uses they offer! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice palette. Recently, I have been getting into adult coloring books. In my adult coloring books, I oftentimes like to use water paints. Water paints can be very delicate and fragile to use. You have to have the right consistency when you use water paints. For that, the best thing to use as a pallet. I went ahead and purchased this painter's palette so that I can get the proper blend of colors. This pallet allows me to blend perfectly. There are several different options on the pallet. You have several deep holes, and several dab areas. There's also a nice finger hole for you to hold it with your thumb. It is very comfortably made and the plastic that it is made of is very durable. This is a very nice pallet. The pallet is easily washable, and is ready to use the next day. This pallet is excellent for use with all kinds of paints and mediums. If you are an artist, and are looking for a. pallet, this pallet is fabulous. I highly recommend this for any painter.
I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What is the point to this. First there is no point to this. The motor never worked in the first place. Why would you want to take the wrappers off and have little bits of paper everywhere and as a bonus a huge gouge down the crayon only to "carve" them leaving tinyer bits of crayon all over. This broke almost every point off the crayon and ya... there's no sharpener. The "carve" is then illegible and leaves the strength of the crayon compromised so that they break anyhow when drawing and you cannot carve anything BUT a full sized crayon so you are left with a. A machine that is now manual due to no motor b. Bits of paper c. Bits of shavings d. Bits of broken crayon. E an upset child and a total waste of time and space. Again.. what is the point to this? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for blending my colored pencil work...love the various sizes for different parts of my work. Blending sticks made of paper or other similar blending products are a must have when using artistic quality colored/graphite pencils and pastels. I love this type of blending tool - the soft paper allows for a more gentle and directed blend of my colors. Other types of blenders give a varying degree of blend, perfect for specific effects. The only unfortunate thing with these tightly rolled paper blending sticks...my dogs love them! So keep them away from dogs even though the paper is inert and will not harm their digestive system. Recommendation: Get a lot of these sticks and keep them out of reach of your dogs.
Last - the price was right for this product. I examined the cost of sets like this at two local art stores. Too pricey and less variety of sizes. Amazon was the perfect source for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bright Even Light, Lightweight and Durable. I really wasn't expecting much when I first received the Parateck Light Board. At first glance, it looked more like a glorified plastic cutting board than a suitable light board. I'm pleased to say that looks are deceiving - this board is fantastic for tracing and utilizing with graph paper for accurate measurement drawings. The board is very simple to use - plug in, then lightly push the power button to toggle between light/medium/bright light settings. The board is entirely made of plastic, so it's lightweight, and it doesn't flex at all - this board is very durable! The measurements on the top and left side I don't use at all - they are in centimeter and I found no real purpose for them being there. Instead, I put a sheet of graph paper underneath the paper I'm drawing to get some good measurements - this is especially helpful when drawing multiple standing characters on a single page as I'm able to get good height representations of each character.
The light options are quite good, and I like how I have varying degrees of brightness available, although I would like to have more control over the brightness. That said, even in a bright room the light comes through very well, and I don't have to strain to see through two pages. The light is even and consistent throughout - I noted no dark nor overly light patches on the board.
One thing to note is that the power control can be accessed from the side of the board - I accidentally turned off my light once or twice when accidentally the side of the board near the power button. The board stays in place very well - there are four rubberized bumps on the bottom of the board, so I'm able to place this board on a surface that's slightly inclined and the board won't budge anywhere. I had no issues with the board heating up when in use, and because it's so lightweight, I'm able to toss it into my backpack and take it with me wherever I'm going. If traveling with it, I would place it in a cloth bag to protect it from getting scratched.
Overall, this is a very good budget friendly LED light board. The lighting is good, the board is durable and lightweight, and it's very simple to use. This would be a great gift for any artist in your life.
FYI - I was selected for this opportunity to review this item free of charge. The content and opinions expressed here are all my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Heat Press, affordable and very worth the investment. So far, so good. I am concerned because a warranty that was sold with it said it is only valued at the price of the warranty, which was $15. I smell a scam. However, this is not the fault on Fancierstudios. This would be an Amazon issue.
I love my heat press. It has saved me countless hours. You do have to keep the teflon sheet in place because it does slightly scorch shirts without the teflon sheet. One is included with the machine and I bought a five pack to keep on hand. Make sure vinyl doesn't get on the teflon sheet or you might add extra decoration that you weren't intending. This doesn't work well with towels. You need the teflon sheet because the machine can't press with enough force to cause the design to stick when using a towel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Problem with the thread. Well, the 1/4 inch thread part did not fit the "Coleman Powermate" Air Compressor or the hose coming from it. A quick trip to the local home improvement store resolved this. I am no expert in thread, but according to the sales person this hose has something called a "flare thread", and this was the reason it did not fit my compressor.
To resolve it I had to cut off the 1/4 inch end and replace it with a some brass connector and this cost $5. No biggie as my tolerance level is high and I didn't need the hose that fast. It looks and works well.
On the 1/8 end I purchased the "Airbrush Quick Release (Disconnect) Coupling Set - 1/8" BSP" from Amazon and I would highly recommend this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Absolutely amazing. Only one word needed for these ... Gorgeous! These brush pens add a soft glimmer to scrapbooking and cardmaking projects that have your recipients raving. One word of caution though. Each color will look a bit different depending on the color of paper on which you're using them, which is actually a benefit. The black one applied to red card stock produced a beautiful coppery result. If you have a steady hand, the brush tip is fine enough to allow for some surprisingly detailed application. Love them ... And was delighted to find one of every color packaged together instead of buying individually. While a bit expensive, they were respectably priced compared to local craft shops. Great service, quick delivery. Will be ordering again when the need arises. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
is this a joke. I can't believe I wasted 10 minuets of my life with this ridiculous thing! It seemed like a nice little to project to relax with at the end of the day. This was the most irritating "masterpiece" ever! First of all, the directions are a mess in the little pamphlet, I didn't know where to begin. It makes is seem like a clear coat goes down first because they refer to the paint as "color glaze"... it's just super cheap, thin, sort-of acrylic paint. It instructs you to gently SCRUB the color into the AREAS of the gray scale canvas. What? The paint brushes included are the size of kindergarteners brushes, make out of something like brittle horse hair that falls out and breaks off all over the picture.
This whole thing is just scrubbing and scraping really thin cheap paint over a shadow of an image, so you can see through the paint, and see the weird little picture under it. This is supposed to look good? Seriously, just buy a paint by number, they look fantastic compared to this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great accesories, not the Brushes. (read for Directions. I just started getting into the whole Chinese Calligraphy, and I may not have bought this from Amazon, but it was the only box left at a Chinese store in a mall. The brushes are indeed small, but are still good enough to hold, I'm a teenager and I was able to hold these well. The accessories are great to keep, but the bristles on the brushes are not the greatest. The key is to let the brushes dry vertically, and that is why the loops are at the end. It would be great if they had a Brush tree rack or whatnot, but I just use nail filer sticks resting over a counter ^^; Anyway, The Ink stick is REALLY REALLY weak. Very pretty, but again it's more for a beginners. I just used it for the first time tonight and I found it hard to get the ink to get dark. But at least I'm happy that I found a better way to get the accessories I needed.
For people who wanted directions:
The little cup on the right is for water, and there is a little spoon under the ink pad to scoop it out... hint, you need to tilt the cup in order to fill the spoon up.
The little mountain shaped thing is a brush rest, so like if you needed new brush because the bristles are tired (that happens a lot it seems) you rest it there and etc.
The stone and the other container on the left is a stamp that you would find on calligraphy murals with the red. This is your signature. You will need to carve your stone in order to do this correctly. I was told people can do it for you but I'm not sure how much it would cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for the serious artist. I am a bit of a pen, pencil and stationery addict so, i was excited to try these. I was a little disappointed by the quality of the pencils. They arrived with tips that were were broken, the ends on the pencils were scratched and chipped as well. I found lots of repeats of the same colors. I think I counted 9 greys... I don't see a reason to have that many grey pencils. A quality pencil would be able to achieve several different shades of grey by layering and different pressure. The pencils aren't that pigmented. I didn't think they were really buildable or blendable like other pencils I've used. If you're not a serious artist or looking for a set for children. These are great. The case does roll up easily and is great for storage.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts expressed are solely my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the colors of these pencils. I love the tons of color varieties in this packet of colored pencils. I purchased these specifically for coloring in my adult coloring books and they are fine for this. The only reason I rated them with only four stars is that the pencils don't have the color names listed on the side/ends of the pencils like the typical Crayola pencils you can purchase everywhere ( but crayola pencils even in their largest box is like 50 or slightly more with no as huge a color variety as these artist choice pencils). The case is sturdy but I transferred the pencils to a different case I already had for that purpose. All in all, I am happy with these pencils and would recommend them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bait and Switch...but not too bad. As other have pointed out, you DO NOT get the 348 page "Sketches in the Making" Giant Hardcover Sketch book. The last few review had not mentioned the switch to the 300 page "Very Big Sketch Book" so I figured the problem was fixed. It's not. I also missed the little tiny line on the Amazon page that mentions the book is 300 pages, seeing as how it was so far from the main description. You'd think Amazon would have time to add that tiny notice, they'd have time to correct the info in the place where everyone is actually looking.
It's a shame that we're almost tricked into buying this smaller, though no where near small, sketch book. Had the Very Big Sketch Book that you receive been what was offered, I'd have been more than happy with it. Thickest book I've bought in a long time, and I'm the one who gets to fill it up!! It is hard cover too. I hadn't seen that mentioned when people were talking about the Very Big Sketch Book. Considering how mad I thought I would be if i didn't after all get the 348 page book I thought I was ordering, and now that I have it, I think what I DID get is pretty cool, speaks to this being a decent buy despite the misinformation.
That aside, I wanted really to mention about the shipping. I ordered on a Saturday and the response I got back said that it would be shipped "approximately" on Monday, with delivery est to be Thursday to the next Tuesday. The book didn't ship till the next Friday. Plus I got two shipping notices, one from the company fulfilling the order on Friday that said it was coming by US Post Office, and one from Amazon saying UPS. It was UPS. I know shipping was free but come on, this was the longest anything ever took from Amazon to arrive. And the only other options were to pay up to almost $100 for shipping alone.
So, 5 stars for the actual book, 1 star for lying about what we were getting and acting like their feet were stapled to the floor in sending it out = 3 stars over all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great value that works best with airbrushing acrylic paints. Good spray booth but I use acrylics. I do not think it would handle lacquers, especially if you were shooting large quantities; the odors would not evacuate. The fan motor works very well for smaller airbrush work for 1/24 and 1/35 scale vehicles and I don't have the room filled with clouds of overspray.
Best of all it is very easy to fold up and out of the way so it clears precious workbench space.
The air hose is a little tricky to attach so I leave mine permanently fixed. I have the end piece wedged at the bottom of the windowsill and stuff some rags around it when the winter gets really aggressive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great case. I just got this case, I love it very much! I haven't painted it yet - I may at some point though. What I love most about this case is it hold all of my Tim Holtz stamps in one place. It keeps me organized. I only wish it held more! I love the clear folders, very clever idea. I think I may migrate to this system for all of my cling stamps. I have a lot of stamps and it would be easier if I had them stored this way. The downside it this case is expensive and I'm not sure I'm willing to spend so much to store my stamps since I've already invested in my current system. I plan on order at least one more case since the one I have now is almost full and I just ordered more stamps. I think my next case will be for the extra Tim Holtz stamps and my favorite cling stamps. I love Tim Holtz but I also love Dina Wakley and Donna Downey too. If you are considering this case and your not sure, it is really a great case and it holds a lot of stamps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice accents for cards or other art projects . I use a lot of this type of embellishments, so I'm always looking for new ones to add to my stash. Saw these, and knew I wanted to use them on some cards I have planned.
They're by Prima -- so the quality is there.
The color in the photo is a little off. The two pieces in the top row with the large pearls in the center - those pearls are a light-medium gray. The two pieces in the third row with the large pearls in the center -- those pearls are a medium-dark gray. And the one in the lower right hand corner -- that one is dark gray. Just so you know. They are NOT white. And the dark pearls are a medium-dark brown.
However, they ARE lovely! Very classy looking, and a striking color combination. I will be using them as centers for large-ish flowers on cards. The fleur-de-lys (middle of the first and third rows) will accent sentiment banners. Really -- there are tons of uses for these. Very happy with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gives an effective shade to spruce up minis quickly. Bought this to save time painting. Definitely saved time painting, so 5 stars there. Took my characters from bright, fake colors to grim, shaded colors in a very effective manner. I would still take the time to make the figure look relatively good underneath, but let quick shade do the shadows for you.
I call out that I went with bright colors because at first I painted normally and added the quick shade. The end result looked like a post-apocalypse, grimy dirty character. This "travel-worn" effect can be avoided if you go with bright colors underneath. This particular shade adds a noticeable sepia effect overall, which can look great, but if the mini underneath already has the browns and tones it usually needs then the overcoat looks like dirt.
-I would not recommend dipping. Just brush this on. Gives a lot more control.
-They say shake well, they MEAN shake well. If you are going to be dipping in it for more than 5-10 minutes, plan on taking a moment to recap this and shake again. Otherwise you are just painting with oil.
-Use a brush you don't plan to use for much else or have cleaner immediately handy. Leaves a sticky, oily residue. Won't wash out with just water.
-The end result will be glossy. Get a matte finish to remove the shine.
-If you want excellent results, paint on top of the dried quickshade to create highlights. I do not care about this (I'm painting 100 zombies) so I do the highlights underneath or not much at all. Works fine for me.
-I do not know if you can water this down but I would suggest just starting small and building up. Do a test mini or two and see how the results look. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hate it. I want to love this, but I don't. Every time I try to use it, I get frustrated and end up ruining lots of material I bought for the project. It sucks. There are little instructions, plan on relying on Google if you want to figure anything out. I mainly bought it to cut fabric and it won't even do that without wasting all my fabric. I purchased the Silhouette brand of interfacing to see if that worked any better than the regular kind and it didn't. Out of about 40 tries, I ended up with 1 successful word cut out on fabric...I'll just stick with my main method of tracing words on to fabric. I'm just sorry I missed my window of opportunity to send it back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this stamping tool so much. Love this stamping tool so much, I've put the larger size one on my Christmas list this year....but might not be able to wait that long! There are very good YouTube videos out there, that you can use to get more familiar with the tool, but the basic concept is that you put your cling mount stamp onto the flap of the tool, place your paper down on the board, secure with the magnets (and are those babies strong!) and then ink up your stamp and close the flap! You can reink your stamp and close the flap again and have a perfect restamping...and not worry about lining anything up - it does it right for you!! Great for making mass Thank you (wedding, party, Christmas) thank you cards, or for your Holiday Christmas cards! (or invitations...or whatever!). It's also just great to use for when your ink just don't get a clear enough image the first stamp! Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite go-to feminine die. If you layer these cutouts, you will have some of the most beautiful cards ever. BUT, you need to learn how to use them. My suggestion is to be patient....prepare a number of cardstock pieces as samples and write which plates were used. I cut one of each die and then tried pairing two or three dies to see what I would get. I wrote notes on the cardstock so I could repeat. By pairing dies that have no borders with dies that do, you will learn which to cut together. Use some tape to keep the dies from shifting. If you cut into a cardstock and there is no border, just trim around the design freehand like in fussy cutting and you will release the design with a tiny border. These dies need to be run through your machine several times to get a clean cut, but well worth it. If a bit sticks when punching out the design, use your exacto knife. These are pretty with all one color (white on white?) of cardstock stacked using 3D tape, flowers and ribbon. Think wedding, anniversary, birthday and Mother's Day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excessively Misleading Product Photo. I ordered this paint by numbers because I was looking for a nautical themed picture that would be somewhat challenging and would not come out looking like a child's painting. I loved the look of the picture on the website but was quite disappointed when the product arrived. Although I realize that one must use various techniques to achieve the look of the picture shown on the site, a child's art project is exactly what this item looks like. I have not even started working on the painting yet because to get colors similar to those shown on the site, I am going to have to purchase all new paints.
Perhaps a picture of the packaging from the painting rather than a finished product would show more clearly what one is dealing with if they order this item. The only reason that I am not returning this is the fact that the price was considerably better that what I have seen in stores for comparable items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
sizzix thinlits, 3 pk flower mini lily. The quality of this item is excellent, however, I didn't think it would be so small.
It's a little difficult to get used to, but once you do the flowers they come out beautiful. I'm using the flowers on a Kimona 3 D card that I'm making. They are really unique. You need a lot of patience with this item...if you don't have patience, save your money...Of all the crafts & artwork I've done, I'm a professional
artist and former teacher, I have never had to hunt down where to buy so many of the products that go into making some of these items. I wish Michael's & Joann would carry more items as they are always out of stock and it's a hit & miss situation. I ALWAYS FIND WHAT I NEED & WANT ON AMAZON. THEY ARE THE BEST TO DEAL WITH. IT WOULD BE NICE IF WE COULD COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
this is perfect for him. Chalkzies Liquid Chalk Markers 8-Pack Premium Quality 6mm Chisel/Bullet Reversible Tip Bonus: Includes 8 Chalkboard Labels
by Chalkzies
i have a step son who studies japanese..one of the skills he is learning is how to write japanese words and letters..he uses colored markers to practice tracing them on a paper...this is perfect for him..the markers are colorful and the result traces are visible and clean..the variety of the colors are really nice..it dries up quickly ..it leaves really fine lines...he loves using these.the tips are reversible .it also comes with a bonus chalkboards notes he can try on .great and these are lovely markers..im satisfied with the quality of these assorted color markers...i recommend this product to you.
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new and exciting art tool. I gave this four stars because this is pretty new technology and there is plenty of room for improvement. That being said, I think that this is the best currently available.
If you will look at the search page, you will find four different ads at three different prices. The giveaway is that they all have the same picture except for his one, and the little figure in this one is the same one that is shown being made in the others. From this I deuce that they are all the same tool. This tool is actually made in China. I am assuming that these advertisers bought them wholesale from China and set their own prices for U.S. sales without seeing what the competition charges. I would recommend that a potential buyer do some shopping around online.
This is my second 3D pen. The first was a black one that I reviewed elsewhere. I did not give it a good review, but I saw that with a few minor changes, there was a definite use for a tool like this. ( In fact, I would be willing to bet that in the coming years that the air pen will have as much impact on the art world as the airbrush and acrylic paints.) So, I started looking around for a better designed pen and this is the model I chose. These can be ordered directly from China, but I was in a hurry, so I ordered it from an American supplier.
When it arrived, I could see that it was quite different from my other one. For one thing, it was much lighter. For another it had a speed control so you could adjust the rate of feed. This is particularly nice when changing to a different color filament. You can fast forward to quickly expel the residue of the old color. The forward and reverse feed controls were well apart so there was no danger, as there was on my older one, of your finger slipping and throwing it into reverse. These buttons are placed so that if you hold the pen the same way you would hold a pencil, your index finger naturally comes down on the forward button. The entire tool was better balanced and shaped to fit easily into the hand. The picture on the website had shown a grey and white pen, and when mine arrived, it was orange white. This makes no difference when using the tool, but it is prettier and will be easy to find on a cluttered work table. There is a guard over the hot tip that leaves only a quarter inch of hot metal exposed as compared to a half inch on my other one. This is an important safety factor, since, if you have any young children in the house, they will definitely want to play with this tool. I would say that if they are old enough to use a hot glue gun, they can safely use an air pen. The safety rules are exactly the same. Don't touch the hot tip, and don't touch the hot plastic. This tool is so easy to use that a child could pick up the basics with little trouble, but might be discovering new ways to use it for years.
Having mentioned the best things about this model, I'd like to comment on 3D pens in general.
First. don't expect to create a sculptural masterpiece in the first hour after getting your pen anymore than you could have made a perfect copy of the Mona Lisa an hour after being handed your first paintbrush. There is a definite learning curve, and a lot of practice is needed before you can achieve quality results. With time, practice, and experience, nobody knows what results can be achieved. I have been looking at a lot of You Tube videos and, as far as I can see, everyone is at the doodling stage with this device. Once it gets into the hands of real artists, there is no limit to the techniques that could be developed.
Second, don't make the mistake of confusing this with a 3D printer. A 3D printer is a copying device, meant for making multiple copies of an object. With the 3D pen, each object made is unique. It may with practice, be possible to make several similar objects, but each one will still show clearly visible differences due to the fact that each object is, in fact, hand made, and each little movement and stroke will be slightly different. A 3D pen bears the same relation to a 3D printer as a colored pencil bears to a Xerox machine.
As I said at the beginning, there is a lot of room for improvement on this device. I have no idea what will happen in the future. Right now, many seem to regard this tool as a children's toy. I might remind those people that fifty years ago, colored pencils were regarded as a children's toy, merely a slight improvement over wax crayons. Today, colored pencils are regarded as a major artistic medium, with many companies offering a huge selections and styles. A hundred years ago, the airbrush was considered a handy tool for the use of poster painters and magazine illustrators, but of little real use for the serious artist. Now it is considered an important tool for the artist who is skilled in its use, and the range of fantastic and wonderful works being produced is unlimited. With its ability to create a three dimensional shape at the stroke of the artists hand, the 3D pen has just as much potential to change the art world as the other devices I mentioned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Real Pentel Brands are Worthy. Fantastic brushes to fill with inks and paints! They can be filled directly under a faucet, with a squeeze bottle or with an eye dropper. The regular squeeze & suck fill method also works. Wide opening means all the liquid can be cleaned out. Other brands have a black stopper in the opening of the storage tube. (See my photos) No leaks found or balding bristles. I lose them before I break them. Verify you have the authentic Pentel brand as shown in my pics. Kuretake makes a great similar item. The Kuretake is only squeeze & suck fill and rolls without the cap installed. Kuretake has a better grip for the way I hold the brush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Total, utter, epic failure. OK I will preface this by saying that I'm a complete beginner. Nonetheless, this did not go well, and I had to abandon the entire operation. Fortunately, I had an old school frosting bag on hand, and I was able the frost my 48+ cupcakes in time for my son's birthday party, though only in single colors.
I guess the main problem was that I couldn't get the three pieces to snap together. I thought I had, and I screwed the ring on, then I tried to squeeze the frostings out the tip. All that happened was that one of the colors started shooting out the side of one of the bags (guess there was a hole?!) and only a little bit of two of the colors actually came out of the tip. It was a tolal mess that took forever to clean up. I wish I could have taken a picture but I was literally elbow-deep in dark red and blue frosting.
Lesson learned - leave these types of projects to the pros. I'll just buy my cupcakes from the grocery store next time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sorely disappointed. I was extremely disappointed with this product. I generally love Martha's craft supplies - her glitter is the only brand I will use.
However, this product is horrible! For starters, forget about cutting a picture with it. There is no way to hold the picture down while you cut unless you adhere it to the mat. Even then you have to use a LOT of adhesive. And even removable adhesive will destroy a mat.
The blade does not cut deeply enough to go through a photograph or a heavy piece of cardstock.
In order to make the full circle, the user must force his or her wrist into contortions that I'm not sure any human being actually could.
I also think the diameter measurements are incorrect. I cut a 3" circle out of a photograph and a 3 1/2" circle out of cardstock for the mat. There was not 1/4" of mat all the way around - the 2 circles were almost exactly the same size.
I also had a hard time getting the circles to look like actual circles. There are much better circle cutting products on the market, in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't be blue. Be INDIGO blue. Be prepared to dye a lot of stuff! Everything you need is in this kit: the basics to dye your fabrics and t-shirts, plus a few extras to get your creative on! I thought the price was fair for everything I had to dye, but I had to search around for things to dye as a 5 gallon bucket of blue is a lot more than you think! There is no way to "save" the dye. I wish the kit came with the option to make two smaller batches instead of one big batch. The color is absolutely the true indigo and not "X-brand" navy blue.
If you want a kit that teaches you some pretty cool patterns with everything you need to do them, and you have lots to dye, then this is it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great kits, but here is how they really work. Okay - the box is misleading. It says 30 "pieces" and it doesn't really tell you reality. So here is how it worked for us. I used two of these kits for 15 shirts and still have 4 color packets left over, so think about 1 packet per shirt on average is what you use. The bottles come prefilled with the first set of colors and then they give you a full backup set (so its equal to 10 packets in each kit). You can also buy the packets separately and reuse the bottles. There were 3 adult shirts and 12 med/lrg kids shirts. The kids soaked the shirts pretty thoroughly and there was some spillage. The bottles were a great way to do it and we had kids 9-10 yrs old doing it on their own. The directions inside were good on how to do the designs shown on the packaging and how to wash it after. I agree with the advice of others here to let the shirts sit over night rather than just a few hours. I bought these with a coupon for $10 per kit and that was a great deal.
We used these outside at Girl Scout camp, using old shower curtains on the ground and then rinsing the bottles in the camp sink. There were ten sets of gloves included in the 2 kits combined (5 sets in each kit) and I think 4 rubber bands per set of gloves. Bring extra rubber bands. The gloves were one size fits all but they worked fine for the 9 yr olds and adults. If you want to stretch this kit a little further, you could use half a packet of color powder and less water. Your colors would not be as vibrant. Otherwise, at full strength the colors come out exactly as they appear on the box. You could also use this on light colored shirts like pink, blue or yellow, so that the kids don't feel they have to color in all the white space.
Its easy to open up the shirt and check on how it is looking and then bind it back up again if they want to add more color. For the swirl pattern, almost everyone put more color on once they saw it. The stripe patterns are the easiest to do. The kids hands got messy because they kept taking off the gloves, but they came clean that day. I wouldn't count on it coming out of clothing but if you washed it quickly, they might. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One of the best Shapeabilities dies. I have to start by saying that I'm very picky about what types of die cuts I purchase. This is all mostly due to the fact that I have a distinct style and if I can't imagine myself using a die, then I simply won't buy it. However, this was a special release from Spellbinders because it is not only very affordable, but truly versatile. This set I purchased to make masks for my art (like the Tim Holtz ones). This actually works really well for that idea alone. Purchasing one mask set from Tim Holtz is about five dollars on the internet. Purchasing this template set is a better deal. You get more shapes and when your mask is ruined, simply cut it out again. Of course, this doesn't mean I won't use these for decoration too, because I definitely will. This adds a beautiful old fashioned flourish to any piece and if you especially like altered art, florals or anything Victorian, then this set is a must have.
There is only truly one con with this set altogether; it is hard to cut. I own the Sizzix Big Shot and I rolled it through twice and it doesn't cut it perfectly. Since the flourishes have a lot of intricate loops and swirls, the paper and the die tend to get tangled and then mangled when you try to pop them apart. I recommend using the tip of an embossing stylus to get the paper loose. However, I'm not very happy that it takes a lot of effort to get the paper out. This template only really works with cardstock and the heavier weight the better. I tried these with 65lb cardstock and got pretty good results; 110lb or 120lb would be ideal, but tell that to the local arts and crafts stores (as they don't sell any). Anything less than you average 65lb cardstock, it will get ripped by the template when you are pulling them apart.
All in all this is a minor glitch and I suspect that with enough use, I will get used to taking it apart. I remember I had this problem with other dies that were too intricate. I did get plenty of use out of them and I also got some great results. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this set again because the design is very beautiful and definitely eye candy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent for artistic children. This has produced countless hours of giggles and excitement as the creativity starts flowing. It's fun to watch the children sit and ponder which colors would mix best to create the perfect marker.
The directions are plain and easy to follow allowing children who can read the ability to operate everything with minimal adult supervision. Win-Win!
The clean up has been quite easy. The entertainment level has been quite high.
Helpful hints - cover your working surface and your clothing in case there are any spills. We haven't had any yet but when dealing with ink it's always smart to be prepared.
Would definitely recommend getting the refill pack at the same time. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great machine, with some caveats. Bought as a gift for my wife who wanted one to broaden her scrapbooking skills, this has proven to be a valuable addition to her tools. It is used regularly for her scrapping projects and even more frequently for creating unique cards for every occasion. Granted, there are some negatives, but they are primarily centered around the online only aspect of the design platform.
As all design is done in a regular browser window utilising plugins which must first be installed, the responsiveness of the program can sometimes feel laggy, and depending on your level of patience you may find yourself excessively clicking a button when you think nothing is happening. The included design toolset in the design app feels overly simplistic, and not always intuitive. The text tool seems to suffer most and could really do with more attention.
You can get great results however from using your own offline design software (Coreldraw, Illustrator, etc) to create SVG files for upload and manipulation in the Cricut app. Once you understand the basics of how the cut/stroke/write/layering system works you can get very creative. This highlights an important aspect of the software - you simply must be prepared to put in regular time with it to learn the various tools and understand its idiosyncrasies. Just jumping in when you need to create something, say the night before you want to give a card, for example, without ever having done it before is a recipe for mental breakdown if you're not technically inclined. Do it a few times though and you'll wonder why you threw that vase at your partners head the previous week.
Of the positives, I'd say the the key element is the cutting precision and speed. For a reasonably priced desktop unit it can output some very detailed work on a variety of paper stocks. You have to experiment with the correct mat and card setting on the dial, but when it works right it does great.
Overall, definite thumbs up, but the option to work offline is something they need to consider for portablility. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing product, Amazing quality! I recommend this to everyone. Amazing product, trust me you will love this. The needle is sturdy, doesn't band easy. The metal components are built with quality, they do not brake under moderate pressure. I was about to buy an expensive name brand such as Iwata or Paasche, then I came across this truly amazing set. Since I already had the Point Zero compressor I knew the company made quality products. Also the comments were good so I decided to give it a try.
I experimented in the same price range with "Masters" brand and it was horrible. Paint dripped, parts broke, It was real disappointing as I though I might be the one that was doing something wrong. I use airbrushing for my model tank/armor kits, at times takes a lot of detail. I've painted two kits with this particular brush (multiple paint sessions not just two) and so far it works flawlessly. The product is amazing, it's quality is on par with higher end brands.
Buy it and love it:). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice paint set. I am newly retired and have wanted to pick up painting. I was pleased to find this paint set that also included the paint palette. I am now ready to get creative!
This is a very nice paint set excellent set for beginners to professionals. It includes 12 Tubes, 12ml each. The paint is non-toxic and I am excited that they can be used for paper, wood or canvas. The paints are vivid colors in a fine paste. They have good color and are fast drying with good coverage, water resistant and are fast drying. You also receive a durable plastic paint palette with 10 paint wells and a thumb hole.
I love this paint set and would highly recommend them. They would also make a perfect for any age.
I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I do my best to provide a quality honest review. My review is my own and was not in any way influenced by the company from which I purchased the item. I hope you have found this review helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loads of cute die cuts and nice inspirational cards with room to journal. Ok, so I don't do the Project Life books but I love these kits for my planner and for just adding some pizzaz to other things, like a daily list or slap a cute motivational card on a friend's desk who's having a crap day. I also love to use washi tape and put these into my journals I have written in since I was a kid. Oh, how far journaling has come in the 40 years I've been keeping a diary/journal. I love that you can decorate them with so many goodies. I have also used a couple of the cards to make a fun dashboard for my planner by laminating some of the cards with some of the die cuts. If you put them on a sheet of paper then you can put some on the other side and get a cute layout on each side.
This kit is really fun. I love the gold foiled die cuts and the 2 different sized cards are amazing. The cards are 2 of each design with 15 different designs for each size. So, there is 3" x 4" and 4" x 6" so you get 60 cards and since there is 130 pieces, you get 70 little die cuts (but I didn't actually count those.) My only wish was that some of the die cuts had adhesive on the back, but that's just me being greedy.
I got this and another set at JoAnn and took some pics to help you decide if this will work for you. The thing that stinks about shopping online is not really getting a better feel for what you are getting. Especially in things like this. On the back of the box, it shows some pictures of the items to give you an overall feel, so I tried to get the same feel across in a few pics. Sorry that my pics are kinda crappy. I took some at work with good lighting and can't find them so I quickly took some more but it is dark out and my lighting at home stinks.
Enjoy and happy journaling! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Only leaves marks on the plastic. I was all set to love this tool...if only it worked. Turns out I got a lemon. It just won't cut or fuse, no matter what material thickness I use, no matter how long I let it heat. I have seen people work it very easily, even on zip-loc bags so it can't be that hard. I even tried leaving it in one place hoping the plastic would melt so at least I would know it works but nope...it doesn't. I am so disappointed. I can't return the product as I got it shipped overseas. And looking at the reviews I realize other people are having a similar issue. I have written to the company so I hope they stand behind their product. Will update if they get back to me on this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The machine is not quiet but not loud like other machines that I've heard. The machine is not quiet but not loud like other machines that I've heard. I love that is is small and not too big. It fit in my kit perfectly. FYI I am a freelance makeup artist. It was tricky to use at first. Most machine blow air at a constant until you pull the the lever to push the product out. Here it only runs when you release pressure and pulling the lever to release product. Meaning if I turned it on and am not using it it will turn off automatically and you just have to push down on the lever to release pressure and pull back for product. That is the only time you hear the machine running. That is good because it saves your machine from running hot. I really liked it so far. Used it tones of times. There has been time where it is not running buy on and because there isn't a noise I forgot it was on. But it didn't burned out because it knows how to save it own self:). So here is the part I didn't like at first but am use to it now. It will run starting at 15 psi and stops at 45. I turn on the machine it will turn on and you can see it is building pressure because the needle tells you your psi is going up even though I am not using it. While this is happening the machine will make it's running noise and it stops after reaching 45 psi. It will not make noise if you are not using it. Other machine will make noise the whole entire time and you have to shut it off your self if you don't want it to burn out. Now to release that pressure I press down on the lever and it will go down to what ever psi setting you have it on. Say I have it on 17. It will blow air at 17 psi and I can then push product out. My problem is the machine at first because I wasn't use to it, was it will automatically shut off at 15 and 45 psi. I find if I am to close to 15 psi while passing out products and airbrushing it will slowly go down on psi and shut off! I thought it was broken but it wasn't. So I learned to run it at 17 to 19 psi and it will run constantly if I need it too. A little practice and that won't be an issue. A very worth it machine. The best I ever had. Once you know how your machine runs y'all are best friends! Oh the all the cables and air hoes were nice and long. I have stretched it from where I plugged it in and extended quite long. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. The colours themselves, I love. They're smooth and blend easily.
What I don't love is that they're breaking. A lot. I've had them less than a month, and already quite a few are a lot shorter than would be reasonably expected.
Sometimes when you're colouring the lead starts to get wobbly. To start with if cut my losses and sharpen it when it breaks. Only to find that there were so many breaks that a quarter of the pencil was sharpened away. Now I try to keep the wobbly bit as long as possible.
I don't like to sharpen them, although it would be more precise, as often it exposes broken lead.
I have not dropped these, and the package arrived in tact and undamaged.
The breaking has only just become apparent, as I've only just had the need to sharpen.
As it's been nearly a month, and I have had use from the pencils, it's not worth sending back. With the cost of postage I might as well keep the broken pencils. But I won't be buying them again.
It's a pity, because when they do work they're gorgeous. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Cricut Explore is AMAZING! Cricut design space makes it so easy to . The Cricut Explore is AMAZING! Cricut design space makes it so easy to design and cut beautiful cards, scrapbook pages and crafts. I used to avoid layered images because they never seemed to fit right, even after spending too much time cutting and recutting the images. Also, the other cricut machines would leave jagged edges and partially cut images I would have to finish cutting by hand. Not so with the Explore. It has cut everything perfectly so far. Even the circles are perfectly round. It does take time to learn, but it's really worth it! Also, the customer service staff is so helpful and courteous. I had one very small issue related to a cartridge, not the machine. The representative really listened to the problem I had and fixed it within minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I got this and then left on vacation only using . This is an update to my original review. I stated in that review that I had only used it a few times and it was fine. I have been working with this vinyl for 2 months. It is OK for small projects, for anything detailed forget it. It does not stick to the back sheet until you try to peel it up and it breaks, hard to weed is an over all pain to work with. I keep going back to it because I have so many colors in it. I have resorted to using it for small projects. It is cheaper and thinner than other brands and breaks very easy when you are trying to remove it on the transfer sheet. I do not recommend this except small personal use projects. I hated having to come back and re do this review but I did not want anyone else to purchase it with out of line expectations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Initial review 1 star. ********* updated review 4.5 star. would not recommend this product at all, waste of money. Used two of the colors that only lasted for one use, the ink of other colors leaked into the pen chamber, the covers are all cracked and the pens would stop working majority of the time. Had to throw away so many of the defective products. worst pen set ever and they don't even have extras that they would send you as other coloring pen sets.
I would not recommend this product to anyone
NEW UPDATE************** January 2017
So since my initial review the company sent a new pack of pens that I have been using and I must say, vast improvements in function. The colors are bright, the flow of the ink is consistent. All the colors are good. So now my rating of 1 star has gone up to 4.5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Reversible tips make these very versatile. I love the look of chalk markers, and was definitely not disappointed with these. The markers are larger in size which most of the time helps cover more area, but depending on what you are working on, gives you less detail. Fortunately, these markers have reversible tips which are easy to remove and switch out, that can give you the precision of the chisel point, or the filling capability of the round point. I didn't realize this when I was ordering, but am very happy with that feature. There are a range of colors that are great for any project! A trick I've used in the past to get liquid chalk off a surface when it has been there for a long period of time is to use a Magic Eraser - haven't had them long enough to test this on these markers, but I'm assuming I won't have any problems. Very happy with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful. This vinyl is great! I LOVE that this pack comes with SO many different colors! They are beautiful and so much fun! Having an array of colors gives you the opportunity to do anything! The vinyl is a nice thickness and cuts so easily! I have a Cricut that I use. I have had no issues cutting or weeding the vinyl. It is very sticky and lays nicely on your projects. I like that these come in 6x12 and 12x12 so I can use them in my small and large machines. You also receive sheets for inside and outside products. You really get a good variety in this pack and the price is great.
Did I mention that it is made in the USA?? This makes me super happy! I hate buying cheap products from overseas. This is definitely not one of those. If you use vinyl, you will NOT be disappointed in Angel Crafts products!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Owner since 2008 & Still Love It Just the Same. I love this machine for the freedom of design and mat size. I have the original Sizzix eclips since 2008 and it still works great. I only have to buy an occasional mats and blades. I have never used the hand-held interface, I solely use my computer to do my designs, which is why I love it so much. I use it for business more than I do for crafting. I make vinyl signs, car decals, business cards, stencils (cake decorating, face painting, temp tattoos, airbrushing, etc., marketing decals for promo cups, custom stickers for my homemade cosmetics, fabric/patch cuts, etc. The new system is 2/3 the cost of when it first came out, but I would still re-pay the original price... I have saved so much money over the years by being able to do my own marketing items, truly love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality Pencils. These are new pencils, shipped from Hong Kong. Not very many pencils, but nice colors. Most seem to be on the lighter end
of the spectrum. They are the "dry" type, and color very smoothly. I have found that while many colors may have the same names or numbers, the colors vary greatly from one brand to another. I have found much to like about all brands, even the very inexpensive brands like Crayola, Prang,Roseart, etc. Coloring is a very pleasant way to relax, and pass the time. There are many
pencils to choose from, and so many coloring books available from Amazon. There are several coloring communities for those
interested in sharing their pictures, and ideas. It is a pastime that many of the disabled and elderly can enjoy easily. I have colored
as a hobby for well over 30 years, and look forward to many more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set of markers. Three were on the dry side; but, still a great buy. I purchased these to use in my adult coloring book. This was not first set of dual tip brush pens. I liked the color selection. It was quite versatile and didn't have colors that were too close to each other; but, close enough to blend nicely. The color flows smoothly and there is no streaking. I used them to color a mandala & found the fine point tip worked perfectly for intricate areas. While the ink does bleed through paper, I found that if I used the point tip lightly in tight spaces the color didn't run over the line into another part of the mandala. Some of the colors don't exactly match the color of the cap. But, that is not unusual at all. I always make a color chart so I know exactly what color I want to use. I simply number the markers using a black Sharpie, write the number in my chart, & color with the marker. It's quick & avoids mistakes. I think it would be helpful if the markers were numbered by the manufacturer. The reason I deducted one star is because three of the markers are rather dry. I really don't think they will last all that long. I tried moistening the tip; but, that only caused the color to be diluted. It was worth a shot though. Other than that, I really like these markers and will probably buy more in the future. I'm hoping the dry markers are just a fluke as I don't see other reviewers complaining about it. For the price, this is a great set of markers whether you use them for coloring or calligraphy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic oil painting kit for beginners. What a great starter kit for anyone who wants to start oil painting. Trust me, you don't have to have any special artistic talent to discover the "Joy of Painting" using this kit. The Getting Started DVD thats included with the kit will help teach you the basic "Wet-On-Wet" technique and Bob teaches you how to paint a beautiful painting using just the materials that are included with the kit. After you do just one painting you'll be hooked and your friends and family will be astounded by your new found talent.
*Note* First time artists still need to invest in an easel, palette, canvas and a way to clean your brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome Pencil Case. These are absolutely some great pencil cases, The little elastic bands fit the pencils snuggly so you don't have to worry about they slipping out and falling, the piece of cloth at the bottom helps protect the pencil tips from breakage. There is extra space to put an eraser, a pencil sharpener and a small pain brush if you had put your water color pencils in here. Once you have it rolled up the strings keeps it rolled up tight so you don't have to worry about it un-rolling. I am very pleased with this product and it is such a great value too. You can't go wrong.
Disclaimer: I did receive this at a discounted rate or for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however this didn't influence my review at all; this is a great product at a great value. Huhuhero is a great company to deal with, if you have any questions or concerns they are great in dealing with you and making sure any questions or concerns do get answered; great customer service! If my review was of any help to you please press the yes button. Thank you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wizard Cutting & Embossing Machine. I was excited when I first watched the videos showing how easy the Wizard Machine was to use. I had purchased many, many, brass stencils and this is the only machine that I found I could use them for embossing vs the light. I was very excited. I would NOT purchase this machine if I had to do it over. It looks easy to use when you watch the video that comes with the machines, IT ISN"T. It is very frustrating, and most of the time a real pain to use. I ended up buying the Cuttlebug even though I can't use it with my stencils. I wasted $71.00.
Hope that soon Cuttlebug will come out with a machine that I can use the stencils I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The comforter looks amazing and I think it is even better than the . I used this dye to "over dye" an organic cotton comforter that got bleach on it. The comforter looks amazing and I think it is even better than the original color. It is a dark charcoal grey. I used the dye in a hot bathtub full of water and salt (I dissolved the packets into a bucket of boiling water and then added to the salt water bathtub). Rinses out well and washes well (so far). I got the fixative and will let you know how the color holds up. I let the dye set for 3 hours (moving the comforter for the first hour and then mixing every 30 minutes for the next 2 hours). It was a beast to dye but I think the comforter looks great and the bathtub, shower, washer machine and all equipment used for the dye are clean and dye free after appropriate clean up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Junk. I feel pretty ripped off. Right out of the box this thing was broken. The clamps used to adjust the height of the legs are extremely flimsy, three of these was already broken when it arrived. I'm sure Amazon would have allowed me to return it, but I just don't see the point of getting a new one. I used some black duct tape to secure the legs, and once together, the thing is pretty sturdy, but since I had to tape the legs in place it doesn't fold up anymore. Maybe the box was dropped a few times in transit, and this is how the clamps broke, but being ruggedly built was a selling point for this item. The box it was shipped is not damaged, and doesn't look beat up. It's a flimsy design. For twenty bucks I shouldn't have been expecting more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome gift for anyone any age who loves basketball. I ordered these for my daughter and she loves them!! I have three boys and a girl, and out of all of them my daughter is the one who is really into sports!! She loves to collect the sports cards and place them in her album that she got in another set. These stickers are very easy to peal off and place in a sticker album, or you can just leave them on the card and use them as trading cards!! They are made beautifully!! And you get 10 packs of 7 so that's 70 cards. One thing I like about them is while you do get some doubles you aren't getting the same ones in every pack!! These are a great gift for any kids or adult any age who loves basket ball!! I received this product for discounted price/or free in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic creative outlet and tool for "letting go. I love this product. It is so relaxing to paint with water on the Buddha board...watching the brush strokes gradually disappear is freeing. Depending on how much water you put on the board, it will dry quickly or take some time. I ended up putting this on my kitchen counter and throughout the day would doodle on it, or write words to myself (like "patience" when I was feeling stressed out with the kids). It really helped. The action of writing, seeing, and knowing it would disappear was very much conducive towards "letting go."
The set comes with the Buddha board, a stand for holding it upright (that also holds water), and a paintbrush. It is very unobtrusive and would blend with any decor.
There's also a travel version which I find intriguing. This is a really nice product, I'd definitely recommend it!
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Note: I received this product gratis in exchange for an honest evaluation. The opinions are 100% mine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful and Versatile. For years, I've wanted a decent selection of skin toned markers, but I didn't find them until I got this set. I love the colors, and they don't bleed with ink unlike Tombow markers. They have a great finish on paper, especially good art paper like COPiC's own illustration paper.
It also comes with a high-quality COPiC Multi Liner pen. The nib is 0.3 centimeters thick, and has a fine finish. Its thinness is its chief asset, but also provides a bit of a learning curve if you're not used to such a delicate nib. The pen works well with the markers themselves.
If you need a good set of skin toned markers, I haven't found one better than this. The markers and pen are more than good enough at this price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Coloring Heaven. I am SO ecstatic to finally own this excellent set of colored pencils!! They are so amazing to use after using just the basic, cheap sets of colored pencils. I had heard great things about them from my friends who color, but I had never had the privilege to try them myself. Wow. What a dream to color with! They just glide onto the paper like silk. It requires very little pressure to apply the pigment onto the picture and colors blend so easily! I just can't say enough good about them. While others are spending a fortune on the "Other" brand of pencils, these wonderful, high quality pencils are a steal at a fraction of the cost. There is a wide variety of colors to choose from as well. They come packaged in a beautiful, artistically designed tin, with three trays of pencils. There are 2 small, hand-held pencil sharpeners included. There are no color names on the pencils, however, they are numbered for easier location when working on a project. One thing that I think could be improved upon is the quality of the trays themselves. They are made of very thin, lightweight plastic that I fear could be very easily broken. Also, when you move them, if you do not grab them from both sides at the hand holds, you will spill your pencils, guaranteed. Outside of that, I cannot see a thing wrong with them so far. The are also teaching me to use a lighter hand when I color! (Artwork by #JeanetteWummel ) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love to leave the insides of my cards blank. If you are sitting on the fence on whether to buy this or not, you should! I had this itm in my basket for a few days and kept going back to it. Then finally I just went for it. It was worth it. I used it for my card makings. I love to leave the insides of my cards blank, so these sentiments were perfect! When I needed an occasion, I just grab the dies and crank out the sediments that I needed. These dies are compatible with my Big Shot and Cuttlebug, so convenient! Overall, I am very satisfied with the die and the customer service. They shipped pretty quick and upon arrival, it was a described. These are my go-to dies when I am card making. The only advice that I would say would be to use wax paper when you are cutting as the lettering is delicate and the wax paper will allow the paper to release from the die. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite sketchbook ever. I've been searching everywhere trying to find a hard cover sketchbook of Strathmore's traditional cream drawing paper. This is the exact paper that is sold in the 400 series drawing pads, but bound in a beautiful sketchbook. There are 50 sheets/100 pages of non-perforated paper in this book. the pages take dry media beautifully, and with a light ink wash, there is no buckling or wrinkling whatsoever which is pretty impressive for drawing paper. Both covers are very hard and sturdy and have a nice, soft texture and an attractive brown color. It looks very classy with no markings on the covers at all. The 400 series drawing paper is my favorite paper to sketch on and I'm so glad they make this product! It's expensive, but if you really like the feel of drawing on this type of paper, it is so worth it to have it bound as a sketchbook instead of messing around with the perforated pads, where the sheets can tear off and the covers are flimsy. I bought 2 because they were exactly what I was looking for and I was scared they would be hard to find since there's no reviews and they're hidden in a little corner of amazon, lol. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are NOT rigid epoxy like epoxy resin. They're clear, uniform in shape, but very bendy. I expected these to be more of a rigid epoxy cap, similar to what you get with epoxy resin. Unfortunately, they're very flexible and bendy. I'm still trying to figure out a way to use them, and they may be all right to cover rigid surfaces such as dominoes, rectangular glass tiles, 1x2" rectangular bezels, etc, but without some sort of rigid back, these will bend easily and sort of morph out of shape. Additionally, the sticker part is okay on a perfectly flat surface, but honestly, I feel a glue is necessary to truly get a clear look without any air bubbles or un-sticky places.
On the good side, they're very clear and appear to be quite uniform in shape and size.
They're not horrible, just not what I expected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
won't roll away if you lay them down. I use alot of colored pencils to make black & white x-stitch patterns easier to read . I mark the different squares to make it easier to keep track of were I was on the pattern. The pencils i previously used never had very strong lead so they broke often . The colors didn't show up when writing or drawing with them . These new pencils however are great . First they are triangle instead of round , to me this is good for two reasons first they don't roll around when you lay them down & next I like how they feel in my hand better than the round ones . The lead seems stronger than my previous pencils . The colors are very bright & vibrant , & show up so nicely when coloring , sketching or writing. They also came in a nice sturdy tubular case with a pencil sharpener in the lid . I will be purchasing more of these for my nieces & nephew's s who love to draw & color.
I received discounted/free price for an honest written review on my purchase. I hope that you found it helpful. : ) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Markers, well worth the cost. These are by far the best markers I have ever used. I waited a long time to purchase the Copic Markers because they are very expensive but it was worth the wait. Very clear coloring, nice blending and when they run out I know that I can refill them for a fraction of the cost of replacing them. The basic sketch set has a nice combination of colors and with a few additions from individual purchases I have enough markers to color the greeting cards I make. I had a small problem with the container they came in and Amazon immediately made an appropriate remedy as soon as I notified them. Love the markers and I love my Amazon prime. Knowing I can buy and item, like these Copics, and if I have any issues Amazon works to correct it with their with great customer service | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I had nothing to fear as the brush is properly assembled and very nicely finished. Truly handsome. I purchased this as an upgrade from a Paasche H and the world's oldest Paasche V. Reviews I had read made me a touch worried about the quality control at Paasche concerning this brush. However, I had nothing to fear as the brush is properly assembled and very nicely finished. Truly handsome. I'm using it for scale modeling with acrylic paints. Whereas the Model V has been very fussy, the Model VL is a real sweet heart. The V is so fiddly as far as cleaning and keeping it clean while the VL rarely gives me trouble. Add in reasonably priced replacement parts with excellent service and a really great price from Amazon and I'm as happy as can be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Unbeatable for the price with a wonderful and surprising point. These squirrel brushes are very impressive for their price, honestly even disregarding the value they are superb brushes. The amount of paint they can hold is amazing, which natural squirrel hair brushes are known for but what truly surprised me was their ability to hold a point as you will notice in the pictures I've attached. To get 5 brushes, which truly hang with some of the other much more expensive ones was truly a pleasant surprise. The size is also very generous as you will notice my #6 kolinsky by Escoda next to the number 4&5 squirrel by Richeson, also notice the points and how comparable they are. Obviously the sable is going to snap back to its original shape much easier but so will the squirrel with a simple twirl on your palette. That one kolinsky cost as much as all of these squirrels so it's a tremendous find. I am super happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
you get a terrible brown, even after trying a few different combinations . I understood that the size was going to be small, but was surprised to see how small, I can fit a standard sheet of paper on the easel and it would fit the same as the canvas. The primary color paints are not true colors. If you mix red and blue together, instead of purple, you get a terrible brown, even after trying a few different combinations of more or less of each color, the result was never a purple. The brushes aren't the best quality either, they are already frayed and you will have a hard time painting in detail, no matter which size brush you use. It would be ok for beginner painters, which, I am, but if you want to eventually move to more advanced techniques then you would most certainly have to invest in an entirely new kit. from the paint, the brushes, and even the easel. The price you pay for what you get is exactly on target, cheap! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for one time use. I wanted to welcome my son home from deployment (he is a Marine) with a banner. This would have made a wonderful banner that I could have hung across our two story deck in front of our house. Unfortunately, I didn't get it ordered in time.
The banner is quite large and sturdy. It comes with 4 glass chalk markers (yellow, red, blue,green). The markers are nontoxic. The banner comes with all of the hardware you'll need to hang it.
I didn't get this in time for my sons return to the USA, but wanted to try the banner anyway. I thought I could use it for our nonprofits garage sale and the football homecoming, before storing it for my son's next return home.
I wrote Marine on the banner and it was difficult to get the marker to write smoothly, but maybe I need practice. I was very disappointed that when trying to wipe off the writing, even with a very wet cloth, I couldn't get all the blue off. I will probably only be able to use this once, then throw it in the garbage. I could make a banner on card stock with permanent markers just as easily. I am giving it 4 stars because it can make a nice one use banner.
I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT FOR A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR MY HONEST AND UNBIASED REVIEW | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute and fun! Love the tin. I read the reviews so I knew I was talking a chance here, but I'm glad I did! I got a tin case that's a bit larger than an Altoids tin with 20 small sheets of stickers inside. The stickers are those shown in pictures 4, 5 & 6 of the item description. I'll also upload my own pics of exactly what I received.
I love the style of these, although I must admit that I can't read the words written in what I'm assuming is Korean, since that's where they're made. But the expressions and activities shown are so cute and what I really love about these.
Each sheet has a different theme which is written across the top: Good Morning, Home Life, Happy, Gloomy, Angry, Fairy Tale, Shopping, School Life, Momoi Life, Express, Hobby, Party, Cooking, Couple, Best Friend, Public Transport, Message, Emotion, Point 1 & Point 2.
Overall they're very cute, seem well made and although they're slightly wrinkled on some edges from being folded in the tin, I cut mine apart along the dotted lines so they can be stored flat from now on.
I use mine when writing letters to friends, to add some fun to my daily planner and in my scrapbooking/ memory keeping albums as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If This is a Gift, Order a Month Ahead of Time. Please be aware that this kit ships from China. I wasn't aware of this when I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son. When I checked the shipment status, I learned that it wouldn't arrive until January 10th. It came a week earlier than the posted delivery date.
The kit comes in a plain cardboard box with a 2"x3" sticker of the finished paint-by-number. Would have liked to have had a larger size so that my son could have a better visual while painting.
The reason this kit gets four stars instead of three is the quality of the print. I've worked with several paint-by-number kits, and the print is typically light blue. That's not the case here. The manufacturer printed it in black onto the white canvas. I was very impressed by how sharp and clear the numbers are. My son won't have to rely on a magnifying glass to see the tiny areas that need to be painted.
The canvas is made of sturdy, good quality materials. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My son loves these and i like them a lot, too. MY SON LOVES THESE!! Mostly because they are whats used by art hub for kids youtube art tutorials, of whom he is a huge fan!!! But also, they are just plain great artist quality coloring tools. Nice rich color, good blend-ability. If they're a bit bigger (They are only about the size of a half crayon and about the same circumference if not a bit thinner. even still, if they had a tapered drawing edge, like a crayon, I would give them 5 stars. They take a bit to get into a workable point for any sort of detail work - as each end is completely flat like the bottom of a crayon. Otherwise, they are brilliant. Literally and figuratively! Great product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Really enjoyed painting this. I love this. I just finished it and it came out nicely. It does have a lot of small areas to paint so be prepared. The paintbrushes are a little lacking. I used the tiniest brush for 75% of it. My suggestion would be to go to a craft store and buy a pack of skinny pinpoint brushes to do the small sections. Other reviewers have noted that they did not have enough paint. I had plenty and still have some leftover even going over some areas twice. You do have to be careful and not waste it but it definitely wasn't a problem. Two of the larger areas even included a double portion of paint. If it thickens just add a little water. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Inkmanship. The main ingredient - the type of "soot" employed in the ink stick's formula - is not specified by Amazon in its listing of the ink stick being reviewed here. I sent an e-mail to the seller - not the manufacturer - asking what type of soot this ink stick is made of. I received no reply.
In addition to the concept of "brushmanship," the Chinese have a unique concept of "inkmanship," which pertains to an artist's ability to regulate and control not only the amount of ink absorbed and applied by a brush, but also the thickness and tonality of the ink employed, and method of applying ink to paper.
In this review, the concept of "inkmanship" is extended to consider the type and attributes of the ink employed in a calligraphic work, i.e., ink made of pine soot, lacquer soot, or oil soot.
My interest in "inkmanship" is sort of backwards: I have been a life-long student of Chinese painting and calligraphy, most of which is executed entirely or in large part with "Chinese ink,' i.e., black ink. It's the final artworks which sparked my interest in the ink which resulted in their creation.
English-language references about Chinese ink tell me two things, i.e., historically::
(1). The ink used by Chinese artists is generally made of pine soot; and
(2). Many Chinese artists, throughout history, are known to have either made their own ink sticks or had their personal formulas, from which they had ink sticks made for them by master ink stick makers.
From Chinese ink stick listings on Amazon, I discovered that beside pine soot, contemporary Chinese ink sticks are also made from lacquer soot and oil soot. This made me wonder if lacquer and oil ink sticks were also used earlier in Chinese art history. Furthermore, the ink stick being reviewed here may possibly be made of a composite of different types of soot.
Scholarly reference works, on Chinese painting or the fine art of Chinese calligraphy, never state exactly what type of Chinese ink were employed in a particular masterwork.
Anyway, since learning about the Hukaiwen ink factory, from listings on Amazon, I have developed a high personal regard for the quality of Hukaiwen ink sticks, within the context of all the offerings of Chinese ink sticks listed on Amazon. So, I gave the ink stick reviewed here - of anonymous ink soot - a four star rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Product. I have a scrapbook room and I wanted to put all of the names of my family members on the wall. The vinyl is very sticky so I used a plastic ruler to attach the letters to until I could position them on the wall. To make the names straight, I used a level and drew a pencil line on the wall. I did not need the adhesive that is often ordered with this product. I'm not sure of the purpose of the adhesive as the vinyl went directly on the wall with no problem. I would also think the letters could easily be removed.
I placed the names randomly on the wall and added scrapbook frames featuring some of my favorite pages randomly on the wall as well - very pleased with the outcome! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good ruler. Good, not great, ruler. Accurate. Stainless steel. Flexible.
The current photo for the product says "Made in USA" on the far right in the shadows. Actual product received says "Made in China" instead. The markings are etched a bit, so it is better than the rulers where the markings are simply a surface coating that can easily rub off. Note however the etching is not at all deep. You can 'just' detect the markings with your fingernail, but that's it. The steel itself is only about .019 thick (roughly 26 gauge SS), so it is nice and flexible. And it almost goes without saying in this class of ruler, the manufacturer placed a very adhesive sticker on the backside, directly on the cork. You get what you pay for, and this is worth it's price--not more. A decent inexpensive flexi-ruler, I'll keep it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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