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machine works great, web software and monthly fee for graphics not so great. The machine itself is awesome. It draws, cuts, and scores. It's a card making dream. The bluetooth connection takes a bit of time, but it works. There are 2 things I don't like that have nothing to do with the machine's quality but do impact its use:
1. The project design software is web-based, so if the site's down, you can't pull up and work on projects. That really needs to be a standalone desktop product.
2. You have to pay a monthly fee to access most of the designs on the website. Because I can upload my own images, this isn't going to keep me from fully utilizing the machine, but the additional cost is disappointing. If you have tons of time to craft, the fee is worth it because there's so much available.
On the bright side, I now have a die cut machine that will help me cut out the letters I need for a bulletin board in any paper that I want. I don't have to worry about running out of a letters to spell words, as I can print exactly what I need. I can draw anything in a different program with simple lines and convert it into a design that can be uploaded and cut or drawn. This is going to be a handy tool that'll help set up my classroom. For home, I've already created some fall and winter themed projects. The machine can handle very intricate designs. I look forward to trying other materials besides cardstock and scrapbook paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great compact soft pastel set, fantastic for plein air. Lovely vibrant colors range, soft and easy blending. The box is quite small and lightweight, great for outdoor work & travel. The sticks are 'half-size', so they are quite small. If you draw a lot they'll go fast. I am happy with this product and am planning to get a couple more boxes of this a bit later.
Bonus: all sticks are clearly named and numbered on the back side of the cover, so you do not have to guess what color is that. And their numbers and colors match other Faber-Castell products, like Polychrome color pencils or their oil pastels -good if you mix media in your artwork.
Fast and spotless international delivery, all sticks came with no single scratch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Highly recommended. I love this palette! It has the perfect configuration of well sizes and shapes. Over all it's just the right size for my small art station not too big and not too small. After trying the other usual surfaces for mixing watercolors i.e. plastic and metal, porcelain is by far the superior and most enjoyable to work with and clean. It doesn't bead or stain! The wells also have an excellent depth. They are fairly deep yet still shallow enough to easily to get a brush into even in the smaller wells.
I have nothing negative to say about this palette. The only thing that was missing for me was a protective cover. This was easily remedied by cutting a piece of plexiglass to fit into the inside lip. I have a cat with more fur floating around the house than actually on her body it seems :3 It's a constant battle trying to keep it out of my art supplies so a protective cover is an absolute necessity.
If you're looking for an intermediate porcelain palette that's more compact than those huge and expensive heavy ones yet has more mixing capabilities then the typical smaller dishes you'd find then I highly recommend this palette! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Brushes. I really like these brushes. I am a graphic artist (30 years) and have lots of art supplies. I mostly do acrylic paintings. This brushes meet my needs are nicely made. I like the basic set with all the most common sizes #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12. I also like the length of the handle. So far the hair weasel hair has not fallen out and it gives a nice stroke.
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I rely on amazon for reviews for just about everything I buy. One of the reasons I shop on Amazon is the customer feedback about the products. My reviews are always as honest and accurate as I can make them with my own experience. With that in mind, this item was sent to me for a discount in exchange for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Personally it's not for Me....and I LOVE Cricuit. Ahhh Cricut. So much to love yet SO much to hate. This one I hate. I am not interested in purchasing more Cruicut machines, because at launch, since the Gypsy was launched a couple of years back, their new products have been HORRIBLE!!!
They don't work right out of the box, they end up having to be sent back and replaced. It happened with the Gypsy. It happened with the Imagine. It happened with the Expression 2. The Cricut Craft Room is NOT a high quality working program as of right now. Maybe someday it will be, but it surely isn't good yet. It is SLOW, it locks up for a lot of people, and many people can't even get the program to actually cut anything out with their machines.
I will say I still to this day absolutely 100% LOVE my Cricut Expression machine! I have an original Expression machine that is about 2 or 3 years old and it works like a dream. My friends tell me they cannot get clean cuts with their expression, but my machine does make clean cuts. I don't know if they changed the way they are making the machines, but the quality doesn't seem to be as good as it used to be.
Some things I have seen advertised but are not actually accurate are:
"you can cut felt" There's actually a TYPE of felt that it would cut, not sure about this one. . .don't assume you are plopping down any old felt and cutting it with this machine. Nope...not happening.
"more powerful than any other Cricut in the past" but. . ya can't just plug in a cartridge and use it!!
Okay bottom-line in my opinion is I don't like it. I tolerate the Cricut Expression mainly because it actually works. I am an old-school "cut that mess out with scissors" gal. Yet there are times when the precision of a Cricut is key and that's why I love my Expression. It works.
I don't like loading software on my laptop--that mess never works seamlessly. I don't like dealing with all of the hidden glitches that this machine inherently has. My time is everything and for something that is supposed to be saving me time, it's really not. It's costing me more time in loading software, figuring out a system that is not seamless and intuitive, and then it just doesn't feel creative to me. I feel like I am doing technical duty, not scrapbooking or creating. If I want to feel technical, I can go and work on my computer for that. I want to zone out and craft. For me using this machine hooked up to my computer is taking room away from my crafty stuff on my table. LOL. Seriously, it's just not for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome but confusing. This is such a time saver as it is used in my classroom mostly. It is a very well made product, quiet, fast and I really like the storage compartments. I am still getting used to all of the things it can do but with a lot of trial and error (a lot) it is becoming easier to use. A lot of friends have the Cricut that has the screen on the front. This Cricut Explore must be used with your computer. Everything is done online and then sent to the machine. It can get very tricky so if you do get this product, make sure you have a lot of time to explore and try different things.
I did enjoy the sample packet that came with it and the ready projects to try. The only thing I did not like is that it did not come with an instruction manual. So again, this is where the trial and error comes to play. I found a lot of tutorials online that helped me when I was trying to make different things and if you create an account on the main website then you can download a lot of free images, products and more. They also have videos to help you get started. Overall, I love all the stuff it can do... just trying to figure out all of it is the challenge! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't Be Afraid To Link Your Cartridges To Design Space. . .You Will Love The Security Linking Provides. . . I too was afraid to link my Cricut cartridges so I only linked one that I had a duplicate of just in case the "linking" function locked the cartridge and made it un-recognizable in my 6 other Cricut machines. It is OK, you can link your cartridges to Design Space and still use them in the original Infomercial Cricut, Cricut Expression, Cricut Imagine, Cricut Expression 2, and the Cricut Mini. Linking the cartridges has no impact on your ability to use the cartridges in your other Cricut machines. Now I like "Linking" because I use to worry that my cartridges would break or the little "contact" points inside the cartridges would wear out from over use. Now my cartridges are always available. Moreover, I am very excited about using Design Space on my Apple I-Pad. I just have to over-come my fear of using the "blue tooth". Also, I have to add this one last comment; I truly believe Provo Craft/Cricut Technical Support Staff is one of the best groups of support people I have ever worked with. I can say they have never failed to help me with my machines or my questions. They are really great. I would definitely purchase products from Provo Craft/Cricut. My little Cricut from the "years ago" infomercial functions just as good today as it did the first time I used it and that was many years ago when I was teaching daycare and that machine was used every day to cut thousands of images for my students and class room decorations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome on the go brushes. I love these water brushes I use them for on the go watercolor painting. as a beginner in painting these are so easy to use. There are 3 different size brush tips from small to large. I've had these just over a month I believe, an have used the medium sized one at least 3 times a week. The tip is springy but fluid in motion an goes right back to its original position when done with each stroke you take. I even painted a heart on a tree once an really tried to grind the paint in, an it still went back to its original position lol :) I would recommend to carry an extra small bottle of water with you for refill or even just carry all three brushes to take the water along, I use 2 tiny chapstick sized bottles meant for holding eye contact solution in, the water does leak every once in awhile an only a tiny drop or 2 not a big gush but I think that's mostly due to my still learning how to use the brush an still learning how to paint an use proper pressure lol I would definatly recommend these brushes to any skill level an just remember to not write off an art supply til you really learn how to use it well its amazing :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice quality watercolor pencils. Very nice watercolor pencils! I have been trying a bunch of different colored pencils and watercolor pencils recently. These are the watercolor pencil version of the Marco Renoir Artist line of pencils. One step up from the Raffine brand from the same Chinese company. I LOVE the Renoir colored pencils, so I had high hopes and expectations for these. Sure enough, these are quite nice. I first tried these out in a coloring book, and was able to lay down some bright colors with very little effort. They aren't quite as 'buttery' smooth as the regular colored pencil version, but I guess that is to be expected, given the different formulation between watercolor pencil and regular colored pencil. When water is applied, the colors get brighter. I have attached a test picture colored in an adult coloring book. Bright colors, considering the paper in that book was thin and completely unsuited for wet media.
If you have the regular Marco Renoir colored pencils, these look nearly identical- they come in a similar metal tin with all the pencils held in place (with an added cheap paint brush) in the same color order. They have the same thick (3.7mm) leads in a solid round wood barrel, with the pencil color extending almost halfway up the pencil. The colored pencils have a red stripe, while the watercolor pencils are marked with blue. The same colors are included in both 48-pencil sets, with identical numbers on the pencils. However, the actual colors produced by the watercolor pencils and colored pencils are slightly different. I've attached a photo comparing the color produced by two pencils marked with the same color number. The watercolor pencil is slightly brighter. Again, I expect this is because of differences in formulation between watercolor and colored pencils. Still, I thought I'd mention it in case anyone wanted to match the colors between the sets and use both in mixed media projects. The leads are sturdy- the color goes on soft, but not so soft that the leads break constantly, a problem I know people have with some other brands. I have yet to try these on actual watercolor paper.
The only thing keeping me from giving these a full 5 stars is the lack of light-fast information. There is a QR code on the tin that supposedly leads to the company website, but the link doesn't work when I scan it with my phone. I did eventually find the Marco website, and it just says that these are artist quality pencils made with the finest materials. Well, that's pretty vague. If these are 'Artist' quality, and you want to use these for pieces that you intend to sell, then the light-fast information should be known. I purchased this product at a discount in exchange for my fair and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these inks. No paper project of mine is complete without some of Tim Holtz's Distress Ink. I have all 36 regular colors and re-inkers. I didn't buy the seasonal colors (although I did use them in a class) because as of now Ranger has not made any re-inkers. According to Tim's blog that might change in the future, though. The seasonal inks are beautiful and I wouldn't be surprised if Ranger meets popular demand and comes out with the re-inkers. Tim's Distress Stains are worth trying, too, as are the Distress Markers. Everything Tim does is first-class. Right now (March 2011) he is teaching an online class that explains everything about the inks, stains, distress markers, and more. The class will remain online and you can join it at any time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for some, but just OK for most. I would definitely recommend buying the Wonderfile at a store so it would be easier to return and less expensive. The Wonderfile has four corner pockets, one large plastic-covered pocket (12 x 10), and two small pockets with Velcro (4.25" wide) in front of a zipper pocket (8.5 x 8.5). There are also elastic loops around the large pocket that can be used to hold pens.
The corner pockets of the Wonderfile are a perfect fit for a medium stack of 8 1/2 x 11 papers. Anything larger than that might get wrinkled or folded by the elastic strap. However, I was able to put a file folder in backwards and was satisfied with the way it was held in place. You could also leave the elastic strap underneath the pile, but it would be more likely to slip. I tried smaller folders and booklets in the corner pockets, and they seemed to be held in fine as long as I didn't shake the Wonderfile too much. I tried sitting with the Wonderfile open on my lap, folded once, but eventually the smaller folders slid out. If you fold the Wonderfile completely with the largest pocket on top, however, everything is nicely compacted and it can be used as a writing surface.
So all in all, it's worth a try because it does generally hold things together well and might be a good fit for you. I would recommend turning all books and folders inward though, to reduce the chance of wrinkles and slipping. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
High Quality Defect Free Canvases. To test out this medium canvas pack I decided I would paint an owl. For this project I used US Art Supplys Acrylic Tube Artist Paint Set, a 9'x12' canvas, paintbrushes , Mod Podge and ultra fine red glitter.
US Art Supplys medium canvas is well constructed. I had major commitment issues with this piece. I couldn't decide on the background. I probably painted, removed paint, and repainted it at least 5 times. The canvas really took a beating and didn't even begin to degrade.
These medium canvases are different than the mini canvases I reviewed. These aren't a wrapped stretched canvases. These are solid panels. Attached are photos to give you a 360 view of one of the medium canvas 9'x12'.
These come well packaged; wrapped by size. The corners weren't bent or damaged in any way which is impressive. Each canvas lays flat, they aren't warped or bowed. Overall these canvases are well made and were received defect free.
Ratings (Out of five stars):
Size: *5*
Variety: *5*
Quantity: *5*
Quality: *5*
Value: *5*
Overall rating: 25 out of 25 stars / 5 Star Average
I hope you enjoyed this medium canvas pack review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up.
I received this product complimentary from US Art Supply for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent choice for a foundation set. I stumbled across Copics looking for a gift for a cousin who likes to draw in a modified manga style. I went with the Ciao Manga sets because they were nicely complimentary colors. When I visited her later and tried them, I fell in love with Copics.
Looking to get my own set, I knew I wanted the Sketch markers, but the different sets available can make your head spin. Having used the markers, I now knew that you could do without a great many of the colors. The trouble was which set to buy which offered a good range, and some blending potential.
There does not seem to be any rhyme or reason behind the color choices in the many, MANY sets, and several colors are duplicated. The Limited Edition set is the one with the best range of shading colors in the most varied palette. I added the Skin Tones set, Sketching Greys, and Earth Essentials, and wound up with only one duplicate (E18 Copper).
= Differences between LE and Standard Sketch =
* The LE set has the brush point, and a fine point nib that replaces the standard Sketch chisel point
* The LE set has black barrels
* The LE Set has a palette of Sketch color combinations not available in any other set
* 24 of the LE colors are from the Sketch D (72) set, and 12 from the Sketch E (72) set. If you have either of those already, you might want to pick a set other than the LE to expand your color choices.
If you can buy only one set of Copics, this should be it. This is an excellent foundation to which you can add individual sketch markers or 3 and 6 piece blending sets to.
= UPDATE - REFILLING THE LE MARKERS =
If you read the refill instructions for using <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Copic-Markers-Various-Ink/dp/B001O88BTE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Copic Markers Various Ink</a>, you'll find methods for refilling by:
- Using the booster needle (not included) inserted along the side of a chisel end
- Dripping ink on the chisel end of a marker
- Removing the non-brush tip end of a marker (hint - don't remove the brush end unless you mean to replace it!)
For those who are wondering, yes - you can use the drip method on the brush end of a marker, since the LE Sketch has no chisel end. I didn't have the tool for removing the fine point, so that's what I did. Just go slowly so that the brush nib has enough time to absorb the drops before adding another. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Jolee's makes the best stickers for cards. If you put this sticker on a wedding card (see customer image above) you won't need much else in the way of decoration. Jolee's stickers are some of the best in the scrapbooking/greeting card trade. I use their flower stickers on many of my sympathy cards, and you will be able to find stickers for any theme.
This particular wedding cake sticker is decorated with white flowers, most with a tiny pearl center. There is a pearl swag decorating every layer of the cake except for the top layer. The detail that goes into each sticker is really amazing. I suppose I could make my own stickers out of paper and tiny pearls, but it would take me hours to come up with something as nice as this wedding cake. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Who doesn't love pie. This was the first Prima Marketing watercolor set I purchased (I currently own all three)- this one is my personal favorite of the bunch. #26, 27 and 28 are metallic. #25 is white. The rest are as pictured. I personally enjoy the metallics, they're fun and more opaque than I anticipated, and the palette as a whole in terms of color scheme and cohesion really suits my needs. I enjoy it for portraiture and urban landscapes. They're earthy and subdued unlike the classics or tropicals. The colors also look great when paired with the paper in my sketchbook that has craft brown pages. I like having a ready-made fleshtone that I don't have to mix myself.
It's been said many times before that the tin itself is great, I like the size and heft of it. I have personally tried gluing magnets underneath the bottom of the pans (in my tropicals palette) as they tend to shift a bit in all three tins. Turns out I prefer using blue fun-tak for this task. It's less messy, faster, and has been foolproof so far.
I sincerely doubt this is anywhere near professional grade but is a step up from the cheapie stuff you can get in those crayola style watercolor pans. I wouldn't trust these to be lightfast but I have only been using them for practice and in my sketchbooks and for that, I find that these have been a bargain and are easy to take with me when I am traveling or commuting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth it. Paint did not spray well at all. Would spray for a bit and then turn into a stream. Happened with all three cans I bought. Also didn't cover very well. Very light stains that would not come out (hence buying fabric paint) did not get covered by the paint. They showed thru. Fabric was a very light beige and stain looked like a water type stain. Definitely need two or three coats of paint to cover. I painted a glider and three cans did not cover it. I painted the main parts of my chair and I actually think I'll leave the rest that you can't see just because I hated using this product that much!!!! Also takes 72 hours to dry between coats as the recommendation. Buy another brand.
Update: after letting the product dry and putting it back in my house im even more disappointed! The color is so horrible. My chair looks worse than it did before and i wish i never would have painted it. It looks like its been aged 10 years because the color coats so unevenly and it just looks dirty. Lighter in some spots and darker in others which is hard to avoid when the spray can doesnt work. The color i chose was plum. The only way im going to be able to maybe salvage this chair is to buy MORE CRAPPY OVERPRICED paint and hope for the best. The fabric is also pretty rough now, im hoping it will soften with use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Save your money and buy from the Dollar Store; Horrible Quality, Very Cheaply Made. My husband and I got this as a wedding gift, because he's an aspiring artist and we both like to draw. I'm glad we didn't spend any money on it, because the sets you get at the dollar store are better quality. The watercolours aren't even glued in, and they fall out all the time. The so-called "oil pastels" are more like wax, the crayons are greasy, the leads in the coloured pencils break and even come out of the wooden casing, the markers don't colour properly and dry out quickly, even with keeping the cap on them, and the scissors that came with it are apparently meant for a two year old because of how tiny they are. They don't even have a sharp enough cutting edge to cut paper! They have no metal and are fully made of dull plastic. I would NOT recommend this set to ANYONE who actually wants to use their art products. Save your money and go to the dollar store; the products there are better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to use chalk board paint. This chalk board paint had faster drying, repaint, and usage times than the competition and I can verify that. I repainted in 24 hours and used it the next day. I found that I got 2+ coats for a 40 sq. ft. area out of one quart.
I used a brush and it worked great. My only advice is to not paint it on too thick, as this can lead to some paint ridges, which I was able to sand off and touch up.
I was painting sandwich "A" boards and found that I didn't need to do a chalk dust "break in" as the instructions mentioned... the chalk went on and came off easily as one that had the proper "break in".
I definitely would recommend this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very THIN & RIGID panels that BEND. I bought these to use them for my painting class. Unfortunately, these are not your regular stretched canvases.
1. These are very THIN boards covered with canvas material. You know how regular canvases are at least half an inch thick? Not these! I couldn't hang it up on wall during class critique.
2. When applied water, the board bends significantly !--something a stretched canvas wouldn't do.
3. The board is so hard and rigid to paint on, compared to stretched canvases.
My professor said these are no good for the class. I will have to go buy some real canvases.
These will only be a good choice if you're looking for thin, rigid panels, and if you are not planning on painting with water (acrylic, etc.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for mixed media cutting for craft projects. For those new to edge cutters:
Edge cutters make it easier to cut out your own designs for scrapbooking, qulitwork or collage making. You can cut paper, vinyl, wood, foam, fabric, and thin leathers. You could use it for projects like - making decals, custom designs for quilting or craftwork, motifs for scrapbooking or embroidery, templates for applying rhinestones to fabrics, stencils for painting or other crafts.
Types of edge cutters:
The Edge digital Cutter from Janome is the latest addition to its digital cutters like Silhouette Cameo and Portrait (only 8" wide cutting). KNK Zing is another cutter that uses Janome Make the Cut software and is typically used for more mixed media cutting and can apply more force to cut thicker materials. Cameo is best for lighter cutting for those on a budget - it does not cut more than 1/16 of an inch. It also has fewer cutting options but is easy to use out of the box. I checked the price of Cameo cutting mats in local stores and they were pretty expensive.
It seems like this edge cutter is Janome's own version of the KNK Zing. Janome also has a range of software suites to use with edge cutters and offers the 'Artistic Simple Cut' free with this digital cutter. They claim that the LED lighting and laser makes every cut more precise.
Brother also has a machine in a similar price range called Scan and Cut that has a digital screen on the machine itself and allows you to scan in a design and then cut the same design on cardstock, vinyl or fabric. It also allows you to directly place a design into the cutter and it intelligently selects the design to be cut and cuts it out. If you're looking to create stencils that is a very efficient way of doing it but some forum posters have found a work around for other edge cutters. The Brother digital screen is tiny so it may be better that Janome works with the computer, however, the convenience of a digital screen on device cannot be ignored depending on what you want to do.
Janome Artistic Edge Cutter:
Since Janome digital cutter was offered to me to review and I do not have experience using other digital cutters I cannot speak to their performance except this one. This digital cutter does not have a digital screen like Brother SNC but can work with your computer with the included software to create and cut designs.
This cutter comes with an adjustable blade holder, 3 cutting blades, pen holder and pens, 12" x 12" low tack cutting mat (for thinner and more delicate materials like paper or fine fabric), 12" x 12" high tack cutting mat (for thicker materials like template material or foam core), and the Artistic SimpleCut software containing 3,500 designs.
The software allows to cut shapes, motifs and designs and cut them out in any material. The cutting concept is simple, using the tack sheets provided, one can attach cardstock or fabric to it and cut a design straight from the software or create their own design. I tried it with cardstock and created a snowflake motif. It's kind of fun to see it go to work and sort of stamp out the design on the material. The final cut was clean but it's important to tack the sheet well onto the tacking mats. There is a high tack mat included along with a low tack, and I'll be using high tack for the fabric. The maximum width of the design can only be 12 inches, although it can be longer. I also liked the suggestions on forums to use painters low tack tape if the backing sheets lose their tackiness. Also people advise to clean them with a dry towel so lint from fabrics does not stick and reduce the gumminess.
I am still learning how to use this edge cutter and will update my review when I've had a chance to use it some more. There are some extra blades provided and I imagine that some fabrics would probably require deeper cutting.
I have been wanting to make some personalized decals for my home and will try them out. I am not into quilting anymore, or scrapbooking but I can see how it can be a tremendous time saver and allow one to create personalized little messages or motifs to go with pictures in scrapbooking or to cut patterns for quilting that save a lot of time. I did see that the designs I create or want to cut have to be imported into the software. Those files have a .draw extension, I wish that the cutter allowed more direct cutting rather than having to import files. If I scan in a design from my scanner in PDF I am not sure how I would then convert it to the .draw files, I will have to figure that out.
Website and Forums:
The Janome website is strangely deficient in information or videos about this edge cutter. They do have some suggestions for projects and crafts on there and a few files you can download for seasonal designs. There are some craft forums that talk about edge cutters but there is not too much information. The cutting forums on the web have some pictures from users who have been using edge cutters to make cards and scrapbooking motifs or custom designed decor for parties. Some forum users are kind enough to share cutting files too.
It seems like this is still a relatively new technology for home use and there is a world to explore. Personally, I'd like to explore more paper and vinyl crafts that allow me to create mixed media works, using acrylic paints and paper artwork that I design myself and cut out with this edge cutter. I'd also like to use it to cut foil and see how it performs since I can't find any information on it on the site or forums. I will update my review as I try new things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The paper is really nice and I like the front cover but something about . This is the first sketch book Ive ever got in the mail from Amazon that wasn't damaged in some way, Proper packaging and a little shrink wrap goes a long way. The paper is really nice and I like the front cover but something about the way its put together that keeps the back cover from actually doing its job. At first I thought that the back cover wasn't wide enough or something cause the paper hangs over about 1/4" but its the same width as the paper but for some reason the back cover shifts toward the spiral binding. Im going to have to make a new back for it or something cause the way it is now it won't protect the paper. Also it is not 5 1/4" wide, its 5" which is a little disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For True Chalkboards only. I have purchased other brands of chalk markers that did not work. Basically I couldn't clean the chalkboard after writing on it. But, the manufacturer of this brand has information about how to tell if this will work on your chalkboard.
The manufacturer reminds us that there are all kinds of "chalkboards" out there. Some though really aren't true chalkboards and if you use a liquid chalk on them they will not erase. There are vinyl chalkboards , chalkboard paint, and true chalkboards. How do you know what you have? Put a small dot of the liquid chalk on your board in a corner or hidden area. Wait till it dries. Then, if it wipes off with water on a damp cloth, you have a true chalkboard surface and the liquid markers will look good and still be erasable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
In love with these. For the price, quality and quantity, these are amazing! I worked with Crayola before, nothing wrong with working with cheaper items, beautiful art can still be created! It is all within the artists skill! But blending was much harder and getting pigmentation required more pressure, and because of that the streakiness was horrendous.
I got these as a small splurge for a higher quality item but not so high end either.
They are a a tad waxy to blend but it is possible. I reccomend buying a colorless blender. I got the 72 pack, and all the colors are perfect. They color smoothly, the end color sample is accurate for most, they sharpen easily and just so much variety! I have used these on top of my dry watercolor work, it is my favorite method ' | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Fineliners for the Price. The colors for these fineliners are great - and they even work in tight spaces. I really appreciate the mix of colors too - a few shades of each color in the spectrum. The ink comes out great and you don't get a bunch of clunky lines like other brands.
The coloring book that was included was fun, though not my personal coloring style. But, It was perfect for my son who wanted to start doing more advanced coloring.
Considering the price, this is a great deal. While I was given a discount to try these out, I would pay full price for these pens. I've been using them a few days and the colors are still full and I don't seem them running out of ink any time soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The first sign was the threads of the needle cap that hold it to the nozzle cap are very loose and felt like if I tightened the. Looked OK when I got it but I quickly noticed signs of low quality. The first sign was the threads of the needle cap that hold it to the nozzle cap are very loose and felt like if I tightened the needle cap too much the threads might strip. I tried it right out of the box and it worked pretty good with fairly good control of light to heavy paint flow. I did a little experimenting with three different colors not doing a full cleaning between colors but only rinsing. Performance was pretty good. After that I disassembled it fully to clean it. Upon disassembly I noticed that the Nozzle was not screwed in all the way. I thought this strange but continued to clean the air brush. The next day I used it again. This time my experience was much different. No paint would flow but instead I got bubbles in the cup. Ultimately I discovered that the Nozzle needed to be unscrewed some to properly position it with the Nozzle Cap so that paint would be drawn from the cup instead of air being pushed back up the paint path.
Even with this I went ahead and used it but found that when I wanted to do better work it didn't do a very good job. Part of this is the fact that the needle needs to be very carefully positioned before you tighten down the Needle Chucking Nut. The needle does not fit into position on a stop, it can be either too far in or too far out. Also, there was no instruction booklet as advertised.
Overall I considered this a waste of money and wish I would have put my $25 towards a higher quality air brush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. The package came quick and on time so no complaints there. But I had purchase three non porous chalk boards I wanted to use for sale signs and that I would adjust as I sold merchandise.
Did what it said and tested writing on it and erasing, came off just fine. Problem was after it had dried overnight. The chalk wouldn't come off lol. Not with a towel not with water. I tried to use nail polish remover since it works on permanent marker. I attached a pic to show how that went.
Finally read the fine print inside the box, doesn't work on some non porous boards. It's silly that this works on such a select type of board. Overall pretty upset I have three damaged boards and a box full of markers. Maybe I can open a tattoo parlor and use these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good machine for a good price. As a home crafter (NOT a business), I wanted an affordable heat press that did a decent job. This one has performed very well for me. So far I have used it to make over 50 custom shirts for various family members in the 7 months since I bought it. I recommend having a dedicated crafting space/location for it by a bright sunny window. It is too heavy to lift or move by myself. I had to have help setting it up the first time. You do NOT leave it plugged in or turned on if you are not using it (manufacturer's instructions). It definitely uses a ton of power. The lights in my craft room flicker when using it, so I use mine during the day, with lights and other electronics off. My house wiring handles it without circuit breakers tripping, but if I had my own HTV business, I would want to make sure I had wiring sufficient to handle use for longer times and large quantity orders. That would presumably be true for any regular heat press. It takes time for the machine to heat up, so it seems a waste of time and electricity for me as a home crafter to just do one shirt here or there. I get several shirts ready to press at a time. To heat press an HTV design is very quick and easy, especially once you know what you are doing. Multiple layers take more time, but look very professional once you get the hang of it. I use both a Silhouette Cameo and a Cricut Explore Air 2 for cutting my HTV designs. I used my machine to make custom shirts for a big Christmas family reunion at Walt Disney World in Florida. To buy shirts for everyone that was coming would have cost us a chunk of change, and they would have looked like everyone else's at WDW. I figure that with the more than 50 custom shirts that I made for WDW, the machine has essentially paid for itself, and I can make any additional custom design shirt or tote bag for future gifts for a nominal cost of materials and electricity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
ABSOLUTELY LOVE. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PORTFOLIO BEFORE ,SO I WAS SOO EXCITED TO GET THIS ONE!!! IT'S SOO COOL.
IT COMES WITH 12 COLORED PENCILS, WHICH ARE GREAT,BUT YOU CAN ALSO PUT YOUR FAV. BRAND OF PENCILS OR GELL PENS IN TBE LITTLE ELASTIC LOOPS.IT HOLDS BOTH I TRIED IT JUST TO MAKE SURE. THEN IT HAS A REMOVABLE POUCH WITH ITS OWN PENCIL SHARPENER. THE POUCH IS BIG ENOUGH TO PUT MORE PENS OR PENCILS IN IT OR WHATEVER YOU MIGHT NEED TO CARRY WITH YOU, OR YOU CAN COMPLETELY TAKE IT OUT. IT COMES WITH ITS OWN COLORING BOOK, BUT ONCE YOU GET FINISHED WITH THAT ONE YOU CAN TAKE IT OUT & REPLACE IT WITH ONE OF YOUR OWN. ITS MADE SO THAT YOU CAN PUT A BOOK THAT OPENS FROM THE SIDE OR THE TOP & SLIDE THE BACK COVER IN THE FOLIO. THE PORTFOLIO ITSELF IS MADE OF A VERY SOFT BLACK 'KINDA' LEATHER FEEL. ITS VERY SOFT. THEN IT HAS A VERY STRONG MAGNETIC FLAP TO KEEP THE FOLIO CLOSED. ITS GREAT TO KEEP THE BOOK THAT YOU'RE WORKING ON & THE PENS OR PENCILS YOU NEED & KEEP & HAVE THEM ALL TOGETHER, SO YOU CAN TAKE EVERYTHING YOU NEED WITH YOU. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. I'VE INCLUDED SOME PICTURES SO YOU CAN HOPEFULLY SEE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. I HOPE THIS REVIEW & PICTURES HELP YOU BECAUSE I DEPEND ON THE CUSTOMER REVIEWS BEFORE I DECIDE TO BUY ANYTHING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM.
I DID GET THIS PRODUCT AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR MY COMPLETELY FAIR AND UNBIASED OPINION. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT GET ANY COMPENSATION FOR LEAVING A GOOD REVIEW. I DO DEPEND ON THE CUSTOMER REVIEWS BEFORE I DECIDE TO BUY ANYTHING SO ALL OF THE OPINIONS ARE 100% HONEST. ALL THE OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND WERE NOT SWAYED IN ANY WAY. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Portable. Overall, I am satisfied with the Easel, Berland Black Aluminum 71 Inches Tall, Portable, Lightweight and Sturdy Telescoping Tripod for Tabletop or Floor - Perfect for Field, Display and Presentation - Includes Carry Bag.
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Claims vs. experience:
Portable, Lightweight, Adjustable, Sturdy, black aluminum metal easel. Tripod design with adjustable telescoping legs stands as tall as 71 inches and reduces to tabletop size as small as 22 inches. Weight with carrying bag is 2.3 pounds.
Use for presentations when travelling for work and school. It is very portable.
Maximum canvas height is 36 1/4 inches with legs fully spread, and up to 37 inches with legs brought together at their minimum working distance. Fits in a small space for storage, folding to 23 3/4 inches. Will stand on the floor and also adjust for table top use. Maximum canvas thickness is 1 1/16 inches. The canvas bottom adjusts as high as 43 inches from the floor.
This is accurate.
Best Display Easels for dry erase marker board, whiteboard, chalkboard, posters, paintings. Great for office business meetings or in the boardroom for presentation materials, as a chart holder or white board. Will hold a large pad of paper. Excellent easel stand for a teacher in the classroom. Artists can use it in the studio, as a tabletop painting easel, outdoor in the field, or to display art, canvas paintings, picture frame, posters.
Used it to display whitebaords and hard posters.
Cross bar canvas support rests on locking sliders designed for durability and longevity. Top canvas clamp is spring loaded and closes to 1/4 inch clearance to securely hold artwork or other load. Pushing the edge of a wide project, like a 4 foot long marker board, may rotate the project an inch or two because of the geometry of the easel.
have not observed this . yet.
Includes velcro-fastened nylon hoop for hanging supplies or securing easel to a sturdy anchor on a windy day. Comes with a zippered nylon bag with shoulder strap for easy transport. Assembly instructions included.
Easy to assemble and use.
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I would overall recommend the purchase of the Easel, Berland Black Aluminum 71 Inches Tall, Portable, Lightweight and Sturdy Telescoping Tripod for Tabletop or Floor - Perfect for Field, Display and Presentation - Includes Carry Bag.
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Updated review. Even though the colors are nice the pencils are useless. Have been trying to use them for the past week and the lead breaks even the first time you use them and you can't sharpen them because the lead just keeps breaking. You do not have to press hard to lay down the color but they still break. Have lost count of how many pencils I can no longer use and there are still colors I haven't tried yet. Total waste of money. If you are looking for inexpensive colored pencils use Crayola as they are far superior to this terrible product.
8/27/17 - I am updating my review as Ohuhu customer service contacted me and offered to send me another set or refund my money. Opted to get another set just in case I got a lemon the first time. I have used them for the past week and only had 2 pencil leads fall out but I was able to sharpen them and the lead did not break again. The colors are really nice and I like the fact the the leads are really creamy. And, as I have learned they have wonderful customer service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is Subtle. I buy for the brush applicator! & hope viewers see itl. Wink a Stella has a brush tip making it easy to apply the liquid glitter/shimmer. It is extremely subtle, to the point that photos of the shimmer do NOT come out and on your card it has to catch the light a certain way and u have to be looking for it.
Often my friends show me their cards & I only notice the Wink a Stella portions after someone else points it out. I always asked "what was the point?". I guess the "subtlety" is the point.
It is subtle; I found I can use on my vellum/ parchment work on the outside of work as opposed to just doing white work from the inside. So on snowflakes for example, I would white work it from the back, affix the Vellum and then brush on the Wink a Stella to the outside front of the snowflakes. Because of the brush applicator it did not push my work down like a gel pen would. I only bought clear because I figured I can brush the clear over any color n get the shimmer. No need to get the others. So if u want subtle n like the brush applicator, then this is for you. Do NOT be surprised if u have to point out the shimmer to your viewers of your work!
I prefer the glitter gel pens or the metallic or glitter markers but Nothing beats the brush applicator. Therefore I finally caved and bought the Wink a Stella clear pen.
Yes, for what it is, given I knew in advance it was a very subtle shimmer, I recommend the product. I do feel it is over priced for the result but the brush applicator is wonderful.
Yes, I have bought again. & probably will buy again until someone comes out with a smooth flowing brush applicator glitter or strongly shimmer/glimmer pen.
Amazon so far has a better price unless u get a decent coupon at a big craft store. I like the mail delivery. As I think I'm running out I can place an order instead of running to the store.
BTW, brushing more n more Wink a Stella to your piece does NOT give you more glimmer! It just saturates the paper or Vellum (which cannot tolerate water!). You live in the Subtle Lane with Wink a Stella! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Customer service is horrible. This review isn't necessarily for the GO Cutter overall, but for their products and their customer service.
I ordered the 8.5x 8.5 inch square cutter in late April. I tried it out but no matter how I cut with it, the length was always a quarter inch short. It didn't matter if I used flannel, cotton, 1 layer, 6 layers, fan folds or not - the cutter never worked right. I had to pay to return it ($14 dollars) and now I'm having to call the company again and again to get my return processed. They have had my return sitting in their warehouse for 20 days and it's STILL not processed, and I keep getting the run around that "a manager needs to approve the return".
The product cost $35, I had to pay to ship it here, and I had to pay to ship it back. With the reduced return price (because it's "used" I'll probably have been better off just throwing the thing in the trash. The sad part is I should have learned my lesson in December. I ordered another item for a friend that I had to return because it was for the wrong cutter, and got the extremely long, drawn out return problem then as well. I thought it was just because they were busy with post Christmas returns but they aren't. Your return will be nearly impossible.
If you can, I highly recommend you order nothing directly from them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wouldn't buy again. When this package arrived, the pastels were scattered all over the box. There were a lot of broken ones. They had to be cleaned up before i could use them. I can still use the broken pieces. Not sure if this happened before or during shipping. But I've noticed that other buyers had this same problem. So, I'm mentioning it here.
With that being said, the colors are nice and vibrant. I only use them for backgrounds. They blend very nicely.
I wouldn't buy another set, though. When I buy something, I expect it to be in usable condition when I take it out of the box. That's a shame. These seem to be pretty decent pastels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great purchase even for a beginner. The first thing that I have to say about it is the exterior packaging was not the greatest. Thankfully the interior packaging was totally on harmed by the damage sustained by the shipping. When I first opened it and turned it on, I was very please with the light output. I will say that it is easier even on the highest setting to see through watercolor paper in a dark room, but for the most part it does a great job and the three settings that it has on it are pretty neat. Every once in a while while using it I'll notice that it gets locked up on me, but thankfully an easy reboot by unplugging the power cord fixes it instantly. I do notice that it gets a little bit warm on the highest setting after extended use, but I wouldn't go so far as to saying it overheats or is even hot to the touch. Overall I'd say it's pretty good and I'm definitely glad that I made the purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty good . For the price I paid these are pretty good! I bought the 168 marker set and there were a few issues:
1. One marker was dry and didn't work.
2. I received 2 markers of the same color
3. The caps are a bit crappy. Some come off too easily.
4. Some of the markers were dirty or covered in smodges.
5. They are super runny! It's really difficult to get crisp lines or fine fails with these markers because the pigment spreads. So I recommend waiting for it to dry between layers if you want to add crisp lines on top of colored areas.
The good things:
1. They are very affordable and you get a great variety of colors.
2. The color pigment is very beautiful and vibrant
3. They blend easily and don't leave streaks for the majority of the time (but sometimes they do)
4. They take getting used to but once you get the hang of them they look as good as copic markers.
5. Because they are cheaper they give you a sense of liberty to practice more and experiment more with them without worrying about wasting the markers' ink. Definitely a big plus for increasing creative freedom .
Overall these markers are great for anyone who is just starting out experimenting with markers before investing in more expensive brands. And yet this product on its own could be worked with and create just as good art works as you'd get using more expensive brands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Surprised by the quality from Canson. This sketchbook far exceeded my expectations. I had not considered Canson products for some time after trying out their watercolor paper and finding it to be very low quality. I received one of these as a gift a couple of years ago and now I've filled 3 cover-to-cover. I guess the QC on different lines makes a big difference.
Before I had been using ring-bound sketchbooks for their flexibility and ease of removing pages. This hardbound book doesn't have these perks, but it makes up for it in one big way: graphite transfer. More specifically the lack thereof. Once you shut a ring-bound sketchbook and hoof it around in a bag or even in your hand, the shifting of the loosely bound paper will rub your pencil marks onto the adjoining page. This can really ruin drawings over time. With this book, it's solid construction means you don't have that issue.
The main thing I look for in a sketchbook is good erasability and a decent weight paper for inking or light washes. This sketch paper is excellent for the first; you can erase a dozen times with a good polymer eraser and unless you've ran a groove in the paper it'll come clean everytime with little wear. The paper is fine for most inking, as long as you're not flooding half the page at once, and it won't bleed through (I use sumi ink and W&N drawing ink) in most cases. The paper will buckle fast under a proper wash, but then again it really isn't made for washes in the first place.
Overall, this sketchbook has solid construction and very user-friendly paper. It's not ideal if you need something to fold over or remove sheets quickly and easily, but for what it is--a hardbound sketchbook--it's really a great pick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Read Reviews Before Buying - I DO NOT recommend. I should have read the other reviews before buying this. I would NOT recommend this set. As soon as I got it, I started setting everything up and did a test video. The microphone does not work. I troubleshooted for over an hour, changing settings, disconnecting and reconnecting. I even used a different connector in case that was the issue. The most sound I got was a hissing sound and crackling when I changed from normal to tele on the mic. I also did not receive all of the filters that were supposed to come with the light. I will say that I really like the mount and the light but I am returning all of this and either go with someone else or just buy the light and mount. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Definite room for improvement. These pencils were recommended as a more affordable option for artist grade pencils. I bought them for my mother-in-law for her "Secret Garden" coloring book. The reason they got 2 instead of one star is because they color fairly well, are nicely pigmented and are larger, round pencils. Unfortunately, the good ends there. They come presharpened, but a few pencils had split or cracked wood. Some were missing fairly large chunks of wood at the tip. Also, they do not have any individual color names and/or numbers. This makes it very hard to know what colors were used on a particular picture or to come back to an unfinished project with confidence in one's ability to accurately match an earlier work. (I like to write down the names of the colors I used, so I can recreate a certain look again in the future if I choose). I used a sharpie to number them myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pencils that make me appear better than I am. These are great pencils! I was a dedicated Mars Lumograph user till I tried these tombows. I do still love my other pencils but adding these to the mix just enhances my ability to create better art. The graphite is smooth & creamy, eventhe H or harder lead pencils. If you teach yourself to rotate the pencil as you draw you will find you keep the point & don't need to sharpen as often therefore getting a longer lasting pencil & you will want these babies to last because you won't want to find yourself waiting for your next order & being without. This is the 3rd or 4th set that I've bought. They also sell a set here on amazon with a mono zero eraser stick which I also will never be without. knock on laminate.
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great LARGER brush size with a nicely tapered tip that keeps shape. I've tried a number of water brushes- Niji, Tim Holtz, Sakura, etc but none of them are as good as the Pentel. The main reason I love this brush is the ULTRA tapered tip. I really needed a larger size water brush that kept it's shape with repeated use, and this fits the bill.
The water reservoir is generous, the valve is smooth flowing, and I have found that the bristles of this brush are less likely to stay stained than other water brushes.
I just went ahead and ordered the other two brush sizes and I'm excited to receive them. Having watebrushes with tips that maintain point is such a treat. Oh, and bonus- each size of brush has a different color cap, so if you store them upright (I store mine in glass jars), you can easily tell the different brushes apart by cap color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I LOVE IT. So far I have no CONS on this (I do have to say I never installed the little 3 drawer unit because of the potential to hit my knee on it constantly).
I put this together mostly by myself with the exception of the glass which I had someone help me because I didn't want to drop it and break anything. It took me about 20 minutes to put together but I do have Socket Driven Allen Wrenches as well as Adjustable wrenches, etc.
I love that it is a glass top because I do color pencil on it and I put a light under and I can trace directly onto the paper I am going to do the color pencil on it saving me money on a light box and space. It has a small drawer and I like that it is large and small enough. If you are into drawing, drafting, I highly recommend it. It cost me less than my set of Polychromos... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful effects and laydown. I see low ratings from some artists for Daniel Smith's oil paints and do not understand. Daniel Smith paints have some of the most beautiful pigments around. The pearlescent shimmer adds a soft sparkle with a pearlescent effect. It is perfect for light effects of water, windows, snow, gold effects on hair, dew, frost, or shimmer on flowers and leaves, hummingbirds wings, etc. You can create paint effects for race cars, motor cycles, etc. The possibilities are endless. Daniel Smith Paints are rich in color, can be made transparent for easy glazing, used pure from the tube, or thinned with the Daniel Smith medium. The Daniel Smith medium is the same binder as the binder used to make the paint. (This is why it makes the best medium for the paint.) It is a little on the higher side, but just as other good brands of oil paint: "You get what you pay for." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
VIBRANT COLORS AND SMOOTH LINES. This set of 12 acrylic paint tubes allows you to paint on canvas, paper, clay, fabric, tile, ceramic and more as the paint is extremely versatile. These paints are water-based so they're easy to clean up. Simply wipe the paint off with a soapy towel. They are also non-toxic so your kids can use them safely. They selected the most versatile colors which include black, burnt umber, burnt sienna, viridian, emerald green phthalocyanine blue, ultramarine, crimson red, vermillion, yellow ochre, lemon yellow and titanium white (see photos). These paints are designed to glide on smooth and thick for rich colors and bold lines. This paint set is great for beginners and experienced artists and everyone in between.
Once you've assembled your basic painting supplies (brush, paint, paper/canvas) you're ready to start creating art. Below I will go over some basic methods to help you put paint to paper, so to speak.
DRY BRUSH: When paint is applied to work surface with a dry brush (paint undiluted by water) it creates a strong current of color. Lines will be uneven since there's no water to soften the edges. This application lends texture and movement to lines.
WASHING: Acrylic paint acts somewhat like watercolor when it's diluted with enough water. This watered down paint provides translucent washes on your work surface. Unlike watercolor, acrylic sets permanently. Mix wash and dry methods to crate a variety of textures in a single piece.
STIPPLING: This method consists of creating an assembly of tiny dots to create imagery. It's an effective way to show texture and create a compelling scene with subtle variations in color.
FLICKING: Use a fairly wet brush and flick paint onto a work surface to create an uneven splatter effect. This method is great for creating abstract landscape or a starry night or just adding a little texture.
DABBING: By using a corner of a sponge or piece of paper towel, dab on accents of color. This adds a lot of texture and movement to a piece.
DETAILING: Use a small, fine brush to apply detail, such as the whites of the eyes or the glisten of a bird's wings.
PALETTE KNIFE: Applying paint this way instantly makes your painting look 'artsy'. Use your palette knife to scrape a small amount of paint and apply it to your work surface. Pretend you're frosting a cake or buttering bread.
In addition to the basic methods above, there are basic techniques, such as the ones below, that will help grow your skills as an artist. They will become more involved and complex as your skills advance.
UNDERPAINTING: Start by creating a 'sketch' of your image in paint. This is often done in a contrasting color to what you have in mind for the finished piece. You can either paint over it entirely with opaque acrylic or let parts be seen through for a dimensional effect.
GLAZING: Mix acrylic paint with a small amount of matte medium and apply in thin layers. Build these layers until you've created a rich, complex color.
LAYERING: Simply put, all you have to do is paint in layers. Build the paint from the bottom up. Start by painting big blocks of color as washes (see above) and add more refinement as you add layers. This technique is great when combined with the previous two.
PAINT IN BLOCKS OF COLOR: This is great for beginners. Trace your image, separating each color/tone into separate shapes. Pint in the shapes as if it were a color by number piece.
Mixing acrylics is a very simple process. Beginners usually lay out the colors on a palette and combine them using a palette knife. Once you have that down, explore more creative methods.
PARTIALLY MIX COLORS BEFORE PAINTING: As opposed to fully mixing the colors, just give them a brief mix with the palette knife. This provides a mingling of colors as you apply the paint to the surface.
CREATE A FAMILY OF COLORS: By creating a family of colors/tones to work with you can create subtle variances to your painting. Having a family of tones pre-mixed before you paint helps streamline this process.
These are just a few methods and techniques to get you started. I like this paint set because it contains all the colors you need to get started. They are the colors I tend to use most often so I'm always having to replace them. They provide smooth colors each and every time with no clumping. They take a little while to dry (a couple hours for basic coats, overnight for layered pieces) so you'll have plenty of time to create your piece of art before the paint dries up on you which helps when you're layering. They also come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy, they'll refund your purchase price.
**I received this product at a reduced rate** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
shopping experience. The merchant delivered the correct product as presented to me by Amazon within the expected time. The packaging met with expectations. To summarize, this was a good shopping experience, but not exceptional: specifically, package shipment speed was "within expectations" and not faster than expected without additional expedited shipping expenses. A few rare vendors have presented me this kind of experience, and it therefore became necessary on my part to reserve five stars only for that level of service.
My only disappointment -- and that is a personal matter, not as a result of any failing of the vendor -- is that the ink itself is not as black as I might like. If I cannot get absolutely black than I'd rather use blue ... a mild black is unappealing to me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
that looks nothing like my drawing. I am a graphic designer and illustrator trying to cut my own rather simple illustrations, and the software you have to use with the Cricut machine corrupts my images. I've tried everything, including a different file format, a different browser, svg templates from other people, etc. Nothing seems to work unless you use the Cricut's pre-made templates. I have been trying to cut out simple lines on a page and the Cricut Design Space can't handle it. I have attached a corrupted file, that looks nothing like my drawing. I wonder if anyone can recommend a decent die cutter? I hope I can return this machine to the manufacturer. It's less than one month old. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love them. Clarification-I didn't buy them on Amazon, and I actually was able to get mine for a great price from one of the craft stores. But, I love, love love these pencils! They are fabulous, smooth to hold, but with a great weight and balance in the hand. Because, they are wordless, you are getting a tremendous amount of pigment in the pencil. The pencil is smooth, and the color spreads easily on paper. The colors are rich and vibrant, basically all the primary colors. My only complaint, and it isn't a complaint! Is that when I sharpen the pencils, because it is all pigment, I am shaving off the lead, thus wasting much of the precious lead!
I just wish there was a greater selection or a kit with more pencils!!!! I especially would like more pastels and more neutral, skin or flesh toned pencils!!
In fact, I like them much more than the Prisma Premieres. The pencils feel better in my hand, they are better balanced, and the color seem richer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Flurorscent must buy. These are the first set of this product that I've purchased so far. Or from this brand period. I love gel pens and have boughten many different brands last few months to use with adult coloring. One thing I love about these is the ten provided are the main fluorescent colors that anyone could or would possibly need no matter what you decide to use them for. The case is well sturdy plastic material that holds all of the pens right in place. The cover on the packaging is eye catching which is most important when selling an item. The pens are thick enough for great hand control, but not to thick they become uncomfortable to hold either. The caps are bright and come off and on easily and hold securely. Each color is close, if not exact as the colors that come out. Which is a big plus! These flow nicely and evenly. Little scratching on all of them. Only color that some what scratchy, but could be the paper and tooth I'm using them on is the orange. I just love the overall vibrant smoothness of these gel pens which quickly sold me on this product! Overall, they are every bit worth the price and the quality is amazing especially when used with adult coloring books! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I asked them if they had a favorite brand. All four unanimously agreed that Derwent's coloursoft . Recently, knowing that my children's supply of colored pencils were low, I asked them if they had a favorite brand. All four unanimously agreed that Derwent's coloursoft pencils were the best by far. I went and checked out the matter... surely there wasn't that much of a difference in colored pencils. I was so wrong. I actually pulled out the different brands in similar colors (we had 5 or 6 different brands). Derwent's were far more vivid and the laying of the color was smooth and beautiful. It will be the only colored pencils I buy from here on out. The price is worth every penny if you want a true art experience! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice. This set is well worth the investment - . Evidently I had previously bought a less expensive glitter pen set. When I purchased these and started using them, something was very different.
First the keeper or display case is very unique. They showcase all the colors really well. My only suggestion would be to group colors together, rather than scatter them in different compartments. These also come with refills - which I have not needed to use, as yet. The glitter rolls out smoothly and drys quickly. There are several pens for a certain shade group. Instead of maybe 1 or 2 in green, you will get 4-5 or 6? Nice.
This set is well worth the investment - I was not disappointed and doubt if anyone else - will be either. Well worth the money to me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Do not buy this from Hyatt's All Things Creative. I just opened the envelope this was shipped in and was disgusted. The brush was just thrown in the envelope with nothing protecting the bristles. This brush should have a fine sharp point, as it is a 20/0 monogram brush. As you can see from my photo, the bristles are already splayed out. I bought this brush to get sharp edges on the letters of the box I'm working on, which is in the photo. I wanted to make sure the bristles were photographed over a light area, so you could see how poor the quality is. If I return it, I will probably get another brush tossed (without any thought of quality control) into another envelope and received in the same poor shape. So at this point I will have to see if I can reshape the bristles. You shouldn't have to do that with a brand new, unused brush! I will probably have to get the same brush somewhere other than Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice product. Great little kit! Looks like better quality then the other paint by numbers kits I've bought in stores. I haven't used it yet but the canvas is taut on the frame and looks like it will hold up for the whole process. It came in a nice cardboard box and included 3 different size brushes and good instructions in English. Shipping was slow, but it is coming from China and it arrived on the earlier side of the window they gave me. :)
The imprint on the canvas is exactly what you'd expect, light printing with numbers coded to the different colors of paint. I'm glad I bought this kit and I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like when I'm done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Cute! Easy to Make. I really like this die! It has very intricate details and looks exactly like a
Hi Top Sneaker. I would recommend leaving all the parts of the die intact and
NOT separating the pieces. Some of these pieces are so small and can easily be
lost if dropped on the floor. I needed to use a "decoupage" tweezer to glue the
tiny eyelets on the lace holes, and side of the sneaker. It was worth the few minutes
it took to do this; the added detail made this design!
I made a second sneaker, off set it and layered it with the first one.
I was able to lace up the sneaker for a 3D effect.
The finished sneaker is too large for an A2 card embellishment, unless you are
using it as the focal point. It would look adorable as an embellishment on a
treat container, or scrapbook page. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Icy road conditions ahead. "Linoleum" is but a prelude to something great, an appetizer before a glorious feast. I've been really looking forward to Pain of Salvation's upcoming 2-disc release "Road Salt", and this 5-song sampler is doing a great job of tiding me over until then. The great thing about this band, as I've said many times before, is how each album brings us something new and exciting, and this is certainly no exception. However, I think this will be more than just another great album from PoS. I enjoyed their last two albums, but I felt like they were a notch below the band's best material. This album, however, could very well be right up there with "The Perfect Element" and "Remedy Lane".
This EP is just a microcosm of things to come. "Road Salt" will clearly take us into darker and more experimental territory than ever before. The title track starts things off innocently enough, a more straight-forward rocker reminiscent of vintage Zeppelin. However, things soon take a dark turn with the sludgy, sinister "Mortar Grind". "If You Wait" is a bit softer musically but still heavy emotionally, with an anguished and earnest delivery propelled by Daniel's fragile, fractured vocal.
But wait, we're just getting started. The next track, "Gone" is the song that's really gotten me the most excited about this album. A huge, dense epic, filled with thick crushing walls of guitars and Daniel's powerful voice nimbly matching the song's subtle twists and turns. This is the darkest, creepiest song PoS has ever done. It almost reminds me of Neurosis at times.
So that's all we get from "Road Salt", at least for now. But, in addition we get a fun little bonus in the cover of the Scorpions' "Yellow Raven". This is an excellent cover, completely faithful to the original, with Daniel's golden voice adding even more emotion to an already beautiful ballad. This really makes me wish they'll one day do a full cover album, but maybe that's too "conventional" for them. You never know.
Anyway, this is of course only a small percentage of the upcoming album, but if this is any indication, this could be a 2-disc emotional tour de force to rival Nine Inch Nails' "The Fragile" and Pink Floyd's "The Wall". Pain of Salvation have always stood out firmly from the unfortunate "progmetal" label, and I think "Road Salt" will bring them even further into a category all their own. I'm glad we've got this in the meantime, because it can't get here fast enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product - Unclear directions. Get clear before starting. Works really well. Really happy with the prints I got out of the product.
The instructions could have been a little more clear. I was able to get through them okay, but it was tough. Other tutorials online were more helpful. I also didn't know what kind of reflector I was using (they didn't have pictures describing the difference between a pie-pan vs. shop reflector) so I ended up badly overexposing my first screen and it was basically unsalvagable. That's on me though, for not being crystal clear about directions before starting. Overall, the product works really well. Just make sure you really clearly understand the directions before starting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You get what you pay for and these are worth every cent. After TONS of research, and reading many helpful reviews on Amazon, I'm very glad that I purchased the Chalk This Way Earthy Liquid Ink Markers. Here's why: We posted thank you signs (BLACK poly-chalkboard surface) that were hung in a barn for a week, and definitely exposed to all kinds of elements: extreme heat, and humidity. The colors are rich and vibrant, and they didn't run. The quality of color was the same for all ten markers. If I bumped the chalk on the sign, it would smear, but this was an easy fix and clearly understandable. The tips gave a nice, uniform application of the ink, and held up after they were used. Definitely would recommend, and this another case of "you get what you pay for". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth the . Yes, they are expensive...but entirely worth every last cent, IMO. However, they ARE refillable. The refills can run $7+, but you can get several refills out of them. I was using Prismacolors, and finally gave in and bought all of the Sketch sets. Prismacolors are nice, but these outshine them in so many ways. Refillable, brush nibs, more color variety, smoother blending to name a few. I am still learning a lot, but there are a lot of great tips on Youtube, blogs, & Pinterest(my favorite go to-I have a board dedicated to Copics alone). My art has really taken off since I bought them, simply because I can't wait to have another picture to color! If you are on the fence-get them, you won't be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I didn't want to waste it. so. I use a lot of this paper, because Im trying to learn how to watercolor. Iv tried in the past, but the paper was so doggone expensive, I didn't want to waste it. so, I didn't get a lot of practice that I needed.
Im so glad I found this affordable good paper. It won't stand up to a lot of scrubbing, and layering like Ttrathmore or Arches, but its thirty sheets for half the price of a ten sheet arches block.
I finally got brave enough to buy a big size paper, too. I got the big 18x24 too.
I find the 9x12, is the perfect size for travel, and holds up better than the larger sizes. Iv used one a month for several months now, and Im actually seeing some decent progress in my abilities to end up with a nice watercolor.
I gave landscape as a Christmas gift! He loved it, and got misty that someone would give him such a great gift.
It is not matted, and put into a nice $6.00 frame.
I use drafting tape for creating a nice boarder. other art tapes, and painters tapes tend to pull off the top layer of this paper, which is disheartening after ending up with a successful painting. Be very careful about how you pull the tape off this paper.
Just as well, if not for the great price, how readily available it is, (its what walmart uses. I was so happy when walmart began to stock this paper)
I get this paper as gifts now from my loved ones. they are actually taking calling dibs on my paintings now.
Iv been posting a painting a day on facebook. My friends are calling dibs on some of them. one person has a collection four paintings that they kept offering to pay for!
Im telling you all this, because it just wouldn't have been possible to learn anything while being afraid to waste expensive paper.
If I do get a nice painting, this paper is still archival quality paper that will last, and it frames up very well.
I think this is very funny, but I have another friend who keeps saying Im so talented. Im not.
Iv been painting my tail off.
30 pieces of paper for ten bucks. Iv gotten it as low as 7.99.
No one would be calling dibs on my daily dabble if I hadn't found this wonderful affordable paper.
good product, varying prices, and readily available just about anywhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These little bottles are superb. It isn't too often where you get a product that exceeds all of your expectations; these Golden paints are one of those awesome things. I started off using heavier bodied acrylics, which are great for impasto and texturenot so much for easily adding detail(s). These paints are vibrant, very lightfast, blendable (I know, not a word) and extraordinarily easy to work with.
If you want to try a near-complete palette of colors, this is a great set. This set doesnt have all of the colors an artist needs; for instance, Prussian Blue is missing, but this set can be used to create almost any kind of painting.
Golden Fluid Acrylics have the consistency of heavy cream, yet they also have a ridiculously high pigment load. Most thin acrylic paints are weak. These are the opposite of weak.
If there is one thing to bellyache about, it is not the product itself, but rather the bottle. I wish they had a better cap. It needs to be wiped off periodically, otherwise it won't close properly and it is hard to dispense small amounts of this paint; AKA there is usually some wasted paint. A narrower tip would have been a better, less wasteful design for this paint.
All and all, this is an excellent product for the artist who works with acrylics. If you want the same pigment load, but with a thicker body, try Goldens Heavy Body acrylicsI prefer these, but the heavy body version is superb for impasto effects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NOT GALLERY LINE. Ordered this set because I have some Mungyo Gallery oil pastels that I bought open stock through Jerry's Artarama locally. Since they are over $2 apiece open stock, this appeared to be a great buy. However, be forewarned - this set is not the artist-grade "Gallery" line, even though the description says it is. These are Mungyo's student grade, which is an inferior one - not just inferior to the artist grade, but inferior to every other student grade out there, including Pentel's children's line.
First of all, the pastels are extremely hard, which means little color is transferred. The Gallery line is very soft and almost like using a soft dry pastel. Moreover, this student grade crumbs terribly, in fact it's the worst one I've tried regarding leaving tiny crumbs with every single stroke!
The only good thing about this set is it does come in a very nice wooden box. But that's not enough reason to throw away money on these awful crayons. One cannot even call them oil pastels. Since they do not match the web description and are not "Gallery" pastels as advertised, I returned them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They do not stick and cannot be returned. Please do not waste your money on these stickers. They do not work. The first time I used them and they didn't stick I thought maybe I did something wrong although I've been making candles for years. Luckily I had the metal pieces to secure the wick anyway. I should just use those buy am usually in a hurry so I sometimes buy stickers. These are the first stickers I've bought that do not work at all. I tried again and made sure everything was just right. After I poured the wax in and the wick came floating loose. I made 5 candles this time and didn't have enough metal holders to keep the wicks in place. used my sticks but it didn't work well. When I went to return them it said they are not eligible. Granted they were in expensive but still a waste of hard earned money, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Affordable Mid Range Quality Sketchbook. This is an incredibly affordable sketchbook. This is something I would buy over and over again for my daughter. She's 11 and doesn't spend as much time on each sketch so she goes through sketchbooks rather quickly. This is an affordable option for her. I can support her hobby while not going broke.
I too like to draw though so I reviewed this and kept it for myself. I'm very heavy handed when I draw. The sketchbook I've been using is 98 lb mixed media paper. It's the Canson XL. With a coupon I can normally get this one locally for about $8. What I like about it is that when I sketch in the book (not removing the paper) I don't leave impressions marks on the pages behind it.
Being heavy handed I normally can't use most sketchbooks. I like to keep my sketches in the book so I don't typically remove the paper to sketch. With US Art Supply's sketchbook I have to remove the paper. I'm so heavy handed that I left impressions on two pages behind the page I was working on.
I also had a hard time using my gum eraser with this sketchbook. Instead of erasing it smeared. I don't normally have this problem with my gum eraser so I believe it's the paper. Since I'm going to be doing a lot of shading I just left it as is. (In my photo under the chin of the cat is where it smeared instead of erased.)
The paper feels very soft. It almost reminds me of the homemade recycled paper we made when I was a kid. It's not flimsy or anything it just has a softer texture. It is thick enough for mixed media applications which is a major win for me. I never stick to the same media so having a versatile sketchbook is a must.
I really enjoy the size of this paper. It's slightly larger than what I was using and allows me to make larger sketches. Overall I like this sketchbook. It's an affordable mid range quality sketchbook. If you aren't heavy handed like me you can draw in the sketchbook. If you are heavy handed you will need to remove the paper. I will work with other erasers as I finish this sketch and update my review if I find a solution to the before mentioned eraser problem.
In the attached photos I used Prismacolor sketching pencils and a charcoal pencil. (It's not completed yet I will update it with the mixed media picture later)
PROS:
Very affordable
Larger Size
Mixed Media capable
CONS:
Heavy handed artists will need to remove the paper to sketch (Or leave impressions on the pages behind)
Ratings (Out of five stars):
Paper Size: *5*
Paper Thickness: *4*
Paper Quality: *4*
Mixed Media Capability: *5*
Value: *5*
Overall rating: 23 out of 25 stars / 4.6 Star Average
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from US Art Supply for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own.
8/31/15 I posted an updated photo of my completed sketch. I used acrylic paint, gel ink pen, pencil, charcoal pencil, liquid chalk markers and color pencils. This paper held up with the mediums I used. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Make the world a better place and paint a little easier. These things are way bigger than I expected which makes doing larger projects nice. I was completely unexpecting the size that they are after being let down the last time I bought paint brushes offline. The acrylic handles make it nice to clean the paint off ensuring that you don't strip off the paint like you do with wooden handled brushes. The circular brushes come with a plastic protector so they don't get messed up when put away. The bristles are soft but also stiff enough to keep their shape. I would recommend these to anyone who enjoys a little art here and there.
Full disclosure: I received this product at a discounted rate for my true and honest review. I am by no means a paid reviewer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not only is this probably the best brush I ever owned in terms of quality. Ok, I have to admit that I was more than skeptical, trying this brush out. I was offered this brush at a discount in exchange for my honest review and because I paint a lot, I took advantage of the offer. But the first thing that struck me was the price. I don't think I have ever bought a brush that was more than 10$. To be honest, my philosophy always was that brushes are one of those things that you don't buy to use for a long time. You use it a few times and when it becomes unable to clean, the bristles are all coming off - you go buy a new one.
I didn't think this brush would be any different than the rest of them.
But I was wrong.
Not only is this probably the best brush I ever owned in terms of quality, it's also the best and quickest brush to prime or paint a whole canvas in a short time. This brush picks up the paint in an exceptional way and the coverage is great. The bristles are so firmly fixed into the brush head that I never have to worry about a single, annoying bristle that I have to painfully try to remove.
It's amazing how I now have a completely different attitude to the price of a paint brush. I will most definitely buy more of these for other projects and I will be able to rely on the overwhelming quality.
The bristles are not only firmly secured, there are also LOTS of them, which makes for a smooth and even painting result. They pick up so much color and the paint doesn't drip. When I compared this brush with a comparable sized one I already own, I realized that while I had to repeatedly pick up more paint with the old one, the new one seemed to soak up the paint like a sponge and that's great for larger surfaces. It doesn't drip and there's no mess.
I am very positively surprised with this product and wouldn't have thought I would ever say that about a simple paint brush.
But every now and then you come across that everyday product that you don't pay too much attention to, until you happen to buy a higher quality.
That is certainly true with this brush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Liquitex Acrylic Airbrush Medium 8 oz. I needed a general-purpose dilutant for typical artist's acrylic paints, of which I have several bottles of Americana and Ceramcoat brands. . Artists general-purpose acrylic-colors are thicker than prepared "airbrush acrylic" and require thinning with this type of product before use in medium-tipped airbrushes in general, as it is a thin "medium" and will dilute the thicker paint effectively, but will not affect paint adhesion, which products called "thinners" will do, as they have no "medium" or "paint-base" in them as this does. The Liquitex brand web info page for the product suggests that it is useable with a variety of brands, and it seems to work OK with these that I have tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well made and great customer service. As soon as the order was placed, Sharon from Uberve emailed me, and again after its arrival. She was very concerned that I find the product acceptable. There was no need for her to worry. For this price, the brushes are wonderful. Like any "real" brush, one or two lost a bristle or two during first use, but they worked great after that. They are a well thought out assortment which have seen a LOT of duty in the week we've had them. I bought them for my wife to paint flower pots and outdoor stuff. She has found them more than adequate and she has also been using them for more traditional painting (on canvas, board, and paper). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Professional Artist: Excellent value and performance! You won't be disappointed. I just cannot say enough good things about these watercolor pencils!
They are made in Indonesia. The casings (round, satin finish, dark grey, capped, about 4.7mm) are locally farmed, from sustainable sources of Pulai wood, by a co-op of local farmers and forestry management. (Visit their website for the fascinating symbiotic story.) The cores are wax-based, just under 4mm by my measurement, and well centered. I haven't sharpened them yet, because they come pre-sharpened to a fine point and the points last a good long time. The pigment adheres to the paper with very little dust left behind. They layer very well, blend beautifully, and combine with the white and the black pencils for a huge range of tints and shades. The cores are about the same consistency as a FC Polychromo, hold a fine point without breaking for detail work, and have no scratchy bits popping up in the cores.
When it comes time to add water, they dissolve completely and immediately without scrubbing, leaving no pencil strokes at all! The colors don't get muddy when they mix and stay predictable. A six hour lightfast test showed no discernible fading, although there are no lightfast ratings for these pencils to be found anywhere.
In my opinion, the best thing about these pencils may also be the thing that makes some people unhappy - they DO NOT REACTIVATE with water. The colors may not seem very saturated to some people, but the fact that they don't reactivate means you can add another layer to deepen the color after they dry without affecting the first, very much like Derwent Inktense pencils.
Note that they do not have color names (ALAS!) and the numbers do not go in order. I gave them names on my color chart, which you can use if you wish.
I tested these on Strathmore 100lb colored pencil paper using a Derwent water brush and also in several popular coloring books. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lightweight and Easy to Adjust. <div id="video-block-R3SMPG2SVVU0MD" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1z41s1AH5S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/11zL7xqwCaS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This easel comes with a handy carrying bag, and is compact enough when folded to fit in a large backpack so you can take it on the go. I like how light it is, and that you adjust the legs by unclasping them. When you open it the lowest setting you can set it on a table or desk. At the highest setting you can definitely use it standing. The aluminum legs, while light, have a very fragile veneer. The paint scratched off easily, and a little bit of oil paint stained it permanently, however I think that most well used easels get a little paint stains on them, and for the price I don't really mind if it's not going to look brand new after I use it. If however you are just using the easel either for presentations, or workshops, using either a large notepad to write in, or displaying signs or cards, it should hold up fine and will look good.
As far as using it to paint, I wasn't very happy with the stability of the easel. It was a bit shaky, and I had a hard time getting it to stay completely open if it moved around too much. When you are painting with oil paints, its not a good idea to hold the canvas to steady it, however, holding the easel helped a bit but occupied one of my hands. The design of the easel would be improved by bars that extend out with the legs to lend it more stability. However, given that I am a casual painter, I don't need something very heavy duty, or expensive, and I can't say that I have ever owned a better easel. The last one I had was made of wood, not adjustable, only marginally more stable, and cost about the same as this one. So I think this one is definitely an upgrade for me. The easel also comes with an adjustable clip to secure materials, also helps with the stability issue, although not so much when using canvas, but definitely when using other materials. Overall I'm pretty happy with this easel and look forward to taking it outdoors, and taking full advantage of its portability. I received this product at a dicounted price in exchange for an honest review, however that did not affect my opinion of the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super concentrated pigment rich colors, transparent but powerful. Decadent, like fine chocolate. I've used these pigments before so I knew these would be great, but this set has far surpassed my expectations. They are all transparent, obviously, and I love to work in layers and with transparent color, also using Mussini oil paints. They may be transparent, but they are ultra concentrated and go a long way, and you are not sacrificing brilliant color for transparency. Amazing projects for any warrior artist, not afraid of powerful colors. Also, they all go so well together. The price here is cheaper than anywhere else I've found. I am so glad I tried this set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sharpie Paint Pens in Pretty Pastels. I love paint markers. These are very good, bordering great. The colors are accurate to their casing and names with very good/great payoff. They even show nicely over black paper.
Like most paint markers/pens, the mechanics in these require shaking and testing before attempting to write on your surface. It takes a bit of effort to get the opaque value to show, wasting a bit of the medium suspending the pigments in the pen each time. They don't require quite as much dry time as most other paint pens I've tried, the Sharpie ones are very good fort this in general. I recommend these for being true pastels that show over most colors of paper and because they're pretty unique and fun to play with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Refund for non working item only partial. Will not stand behind their stock. The device itself is everything it proports to be. A fine way to remove fumes from your working area and redirect them where you prefer.
I ordered this with the led light bars. When I put the item together the lights would not come on. This is not a complicated operation. 3 light bars connected together and plugged in on each end to complete the circuit. Power on. Fan works. No lights. I read through all the questions to see if there are tricks I should know. The very first question suggested that if I hook them up without attaching them to the case and they don't work just return the unit. That did not work for me but I did not give up. Among subsequent questions a number of folks suggested reconnecting the bars until they work. I reconnected them at least a dozen times (I am persistant). No positive results.
I returned the item. Reasonably, the refund waited until the item was received by the seller. They refunded me what I paid less $23. I did not feel that I should be penalized for returning a non functional unit. I contacted them and was informed that when they received and when it was put together properly it worked just fine. This response did not surprise me but I find it hard to believe.
While I was waiting for the product to be received by this seller I found - via internet search - another seller. The product was cheaper, arrived much sooner and worked the first time I assembled it. If you want this item do yourself a favor and find another, more reliable source. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome!! These markers work really well. The colors are vibrant and rich, and unlike some other brands I've purchased, no fading after the chalk dries. I use them specially for labeling my kitchen jars, glass doors, chalkboards for notes, messages, "to do" lists, and on many other surfaces. To wipe it off you just need a damp cloth or paper towel, it works perfectly without leaving any of the related shadowing that other markers usually generates it is so much cleaner than actual chalk. If you're looking for a chalk marker, I recommend this one highly, It has chiseled and round tip for your convenience. These markers are very popular right now, and the chalk marker makes everything so much better. My experience with these markers was excellent. This marker does the job, buy it! This purchase was significantly cheaper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very bummed about this product. I am going to . Very bummed about this product. I am going to return it after I fighted all day and hours with Design space Software! It's not saving the projects-it's not even possible to cut it immediately ...so after hours of work I lost my projects. It need a lot of time to swich just a font! Customer service and chat is aweful. It was not possible to install the driver first and I got NO help. Luckely my Husband was able to download it somewhere and install the driver for me. No help about reporting my issues with saving from project just a advice to save after EACH step...are they kidding me? Yesterday it was not able to cut my project ...Save your nerves and spend 50$ on other brand! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NOT a stencil this is a DIE for cutting using Sizzix or Big Shot machine. These are NOT stencils as the picture shows --
these are DIES that are used on the Sizzix or Big Shot machines. The machine cuts these out of cardstock.
contact Amazon perhaps they will let you exchange them???
I think this was erroneously listed as a stencil and should be listed as a die.
my only "creative" idea would be to lay them between two pieces of paper and if you don't have the "machine" with all
your strength use a marble or hard rolling pin...they might then indent onto the paper....if you press hard enough you
might even cut these out individually like the machine would do.
the die cutting machines also do embossing and are wonderful if you have on great for making cards and mixed media. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty Good. It's a good compressor, small, very quiet and fairly powerful (mine gets up to about 30psi with my Paasche airbrush, but would probably reach 40psi if it didn't have a slight leak). My one complaint though is that you can't just let it run while you complete a longer (45-60min) job, it overheats and stops working for a while. It's because it doesn't really have an air reservoir like a bigger garage compressor, so it doesn't shut off when it's full, it just runs the whole time. But if you turn it off while you're not spraying it works great for long periods. I use it for modeling, so I'm spraying acrylic paints, typically thinned with isopropyl or window cleaner, onto plastics, and it's totally sufficient for delicate layered coating. It fires up quickly and fits about anywhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vinyl Sticker Paper - Well Worth the Money. Worth the price for your item. I used this on my Canon Pixma MX922. Since this printer does not have a lot of settings to choose from, I use the Semi-Glossy Plus as thats a thicker paper setting. When I print printable magnets, I use the Pro Platnum setting, and only print one at a time.
In using this vinyl adhesive paper, I found it to be superior to the LCD sticker paper. Using adhesive vinyl, ensures a long life for your stickers or whatever you want to use this for. Photo Paper Directs entire line of products are well worth the price. It means youll have great results. When Im unable to use my professional printer, I use the one mentioned above; and at times you cannot tell any difference in results; specifically this item. Do not use Avery products, they are not even in this category of greatness, like Photo Paper Direct. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Soft Edges Nearly Impossible. After having this paper reccomended to me by several people I decided to give it a try.
The price per sheet is a dream come true, and paint dries very quickly which is useful for painting outside and sketching. It is an acid free, heavy weight paper which feels wonderful in the hands.
HOWEVER even when I soaked an area and dropped color into it all the colors dried in a tile like effect and left ZERO soft edges. Even if I pre-soaked the area and then tried we-on-wet on top of that. Any attempt to soften edges after the layer has started drying will result in pulling up some of the paint or the water drying quickly and creating extra blooms all over the place.
I was extremely disappointed and probably wouldnt use this paper again even if I received it as a gift. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for my holiday cards. I don't like buying from Joann simply because I think they're a little overpriced...but I needed some craft ribbon so I bought this and the lavender ones. I never got the lavender ones - they sold out before I placed my order. However, the celery ones were PERFECT for my holiday cards. They matched a bunch of craft paper I had already, so I was able to make a bunch of cards with them. What I didn't like was that the ribbon was really only good for one card *I'm guessing about 3x5-4x6 per card*. I was left with scraps that are too long to throw away, but too short to use on another card, unless you mix and match, which doesn't always look good. I'm pretty sure I'll buy more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cuts fabric cleanly. As the marketing description says, this blade is virtually the same as the standard blade. The only difference is it is a different color so that you can keep your paper blade and fabric blade separate. To me it's no different than having separate sets of scissors for fabric than for paper, it ensures that the blade you use to cut your fabric stays sharp. The prices for both blades seem to be comparable so in theory, you could buy all regular blades and label them accordingly, but I find this to be easier.
As for using the blade for fabric, I find that as long as you use the required interfacing, it works well and cuts cleanly. I very much appreciate using this blade with the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Silhouette-Cameo-Starter-Kit-Bundle/dp/B007R83VKE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Silhouette Cameo Starter Kit Bundle</a> because it makes cutting out fabric much easier, cleaner and more accurate than by hand or with a rotary cutting tool. I love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They work with Cuttlebug. I bought this to emboss using Nestabilities in my Cuttlebug, and they are absolutely necessary to achieve this effect. I have owned and used a Cuttlebug to emboss for several years and have been using the Nestabilities for the last few months. I tried using a plumber's gasket purchased at the hardware store which works with my Fiskars' embossing plates, but it didn't work with the Nestabilities. I have to admit that I was first confused and then very disappointed that I couldn't emboss with my Nestabilities without an additional purchase. I had to go to YouTube to figure all this out as the directions with the Nestabilities are sparse. One important note is that using these and my Fiskars' plates in my Cuttlebug results in a clearer embossing than using the gasket. All in all, I am happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
As a beginner @ watercolor = this gave me everything I needed. This is my first watercolor set (I wanted to pick up watercoloring). It's super compact, so I could definitely see myself carrying this around. Because this is my first watercolor kit, I don't have much experience - like knowing what makes a kit good or bad, if the watercolors are good quality, etc.
But I will say that the colors are super, super pigmented. I will update this review with a photo of a painting I did.
And the brush is absolutely awesome. I literally squeeze it like 2-3 times and the entire color will be gone from the brush tip. It's insane. The first time I used this I was worried about the durability of this brush, and how it would control the amount of water when I squeeze, but it's brilliant. Solid control, and easy to use. I believe it makes watercoloring easy for complete beginners who have no understanding on how to control on water. I definitely feel like as I experimented with this, the ease I felt was because of this amazing brush. All you do is fill the inside with water, and turn the actual brush-tip part on. Voila! It's connected, and will not leak.
Also, on the back of the box shown in the product image, there are instructions that you can put a little canvas or paper on the inside of the lid (so once you open the box, the lid will be flat) when you paint. Like they're trying to sell that it's also an easel or something. This doesn't work for me because 1) my paper is massive and 2) It wouldn't be very balanced anyway, because the paper would shift around on the plastic. I don't think this would be a problem for a lot of people because we would all be using pretty big pieces of paper, but just letting you know. It doesn't work for me, and I don't see how this would be that great, because I feel like it would slide around, or if you accidentally moved the entire kit, the water would move as well.
The kit does come with sponges on both sides of the colors, but I haven't used them yet (not really sure when to use it). They look like cheap sponge that you could probably easily replace. You can easily pull them out the little trays.
Cleanup is super easy. I usually run the plastic detachable mixing palette under water for a few seconds, then use paper to wipe the rest off. It comes out really clean. Of course, if you leave it to dry for a long time and then clean it off, expect some struggle. I am just in love with the brush. The brush is freaking awesome, and the brush fibers are amazing.
All in all, I really like this cute, compact watercoloring kit. I'm glad I made this purchase :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
In theory these are a good idea. They are small double-sided adhesive squares. In theory these are a good idea. They are small double-sided adhesive squares. Each side has a strip of blue paper on it. One side of the paper is supposed to lift away; you position the square on your picture and then are supposed to pull a tab that will lift the other strip of blue paper off the square. You can then attach your picture to whatever you are mounting it on. Unfortunately, the blue paper has repeatedly failed to lift away which leads to me laboriously trying to get a fingernail under an edge of the paper to lift it up. It has become very time consuming and not worth the effort. I am headed back to the craft store for a tape dispenser. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Photo Calendar. This kit from Basic Grey was very easy to make. I got it finished in two sessions but I recommend allowing more time. The materials are very attractive and good quality and the directions are pretty clear. Here are the negatives: A few of the paper frame pieces are so thin that it is difficult to punch them out without tearing them. The pieces are marked for the month with the smallest print I have ever seen. I had to use a magnifying glass to be sure I had the right piece. (Younger eyes will probably see OK.) My last complaint is a big one. The pages are preprinted to allow for 6 vertical photos and 6 horizontal. I found this to be extremely limiting. I gave up on trying to make the theme of the photo relate to the time of year. Even then, I had a couple of months where I used a photo with the "wrong" orientation. In those cases, I had to disregard the directions and wing it with the decorative elements. I am an experienced scrap booker and card maker so it worked out fine. A novice would have a hard time in this situation. I would prefer that the design be such that you could use any orientation, even, dare I say it?...diagonal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You get what you pay for. Three stars is enough.
The Good - On first inspection, these easels look good, not great simply good. They are light weight, I'm hoping the claim to support 25# of weight is true (which is why I chose this easel over others). The 2 slides that support the weight are 2.5in so your frame can be about 2.25" wide. They snap down and stay put with tension, which I expect will loosen in time--hope it withstand at lease a year of readjustment, but by the looks of things, I doubt they will . They are light weight which is real nice.
The Bad - the tightening mechanism that holds the height of the 3 telescoping legs is cheap. I couldn't tell if I was tightening or loosening or anything for that matter, there is very little movement that can be felt. When I looked closely I noticed a double sided arrow indicating it's what tightens/loosens and holds the legs in place. Again, it looks real cheap and I know that in time I'll need to find a way to keep the legs from sliding (I don't trust they'll support the 25lbs so I'm packing a roll of electrical tape just in case).
I chose this easel over the others because of the claim to support 25lbs and the price. The $46 price is a bit much, I would have liked a carrying case. In a couple of months I'll update my review.
The best part of ordering these easels is that I placed the order on Saturday, they were to be delivered via Amazon Prime by Wednesday, I received them today Monday around 4pm. AWESOME! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this double sided brush pen set. I am veryyyy fond of these brush pens. They are great for what I use them for, which is just coloring and drawing. There is also a nice mix of colors. The twelve colors that are included are: dark blue, orange, dark green, light green, pink, brown, red, yellow, black, light blue, purple, and gray. Since the ink in these brush pens are watercolor, the colors available are endless with blending. They are perfect for any types of drawings. The double sides are so easy to work with- I prefer these over using two separate sets of pens/ markers with single sides. These markers mix very well in my opinion, I am no professional by any means, but these markers make it pretty easy to blend and shade. dbm art co. emailed me a PDF Coloring Book and Blending Instructions a couple of days after I received my brush pens. There are many ways to blend the colors with or without using an actual watercolor paintbrush. I hope this helps other customers. These brush pens are great quality and I highly recommend them!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Le Plume II. Uchida's Le Plume II is a water-based marker that can be used on a variety of surfaces, including paper and fabric. I own several different colors and use them to dye or hand-paint custom fabrics. The marker has two tips: fine-point, which is very small and hard, like a felt-tip pen, and a brush-tip, which is softer and large, more like a paintbrush. I like that you can pick which tip you want to work with, depending on your needs. I also appreciate that, unlike other fabric markers by the same company, the Le Plume II has no odor. This doesn't mean they're safe to inhale (always work in a ventilated area), but it does mean you're not gagging on the scent the whole time.
These markers come in many different colors. When I did a test sample on muslin, English Red turned out exactly how I wanted, a lovely dark wine-red. When I used the marker to dye a pair of satin doll shoes, however, the color dried a dark reddish-purple. I have no idea why the color changed so drastically! Perhaps it was a reaction to some chemical in the satin? It turned out useless for my project, but I'm hoping to fix the shoes by over-dyeing them with a cherry red marker. In any case, be aware that colors can turn out differently on various fabrics, so always do a test sample on the fabric you're using, if at all possible.
I'll subtract a star for the unfortunate color problem, but otherwise, Le Plume II markers are wonderful. Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for detailing and blending. I highly appreciate these brushes. I painted a sunset with a couple of trees. These brushes hold a lot of paint. The little ones are great for detail. This picture I used acrylic and oil paint. I used Zem's The master brush cleaner for the brushes. First, I clean the brushes with dawn soap, and then the cleaner. The biggest brush was great for blending my colors. I recommend the quality of Zem's brushes. I have not lost any hairs and they hold there shape well. I can not pinpoint a single thing to say negative about these brushes or any of Zem's products that I have tried. They are well made and this small company has great customer service. Way to go Zem. I remain a happy customer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Table For Drawing. I got this because I wanted a nice table to begin drawing on. Recently the hobby has turned into a more serious craft, and I wanted something like what is pictured here: a glass table that can be at an angle. I liked the look of this and bought it up.
First things first: if you can find a friend to help, even one that doesn't want to do more than stand there and hold things, I would recommend getting them and making them happy with a cupcake or something after. As a loner who's always thought 2 person assembly was rubbish, the projected hour setup took me around triple that, and put me in some rather interesting positions during assembly.
After assembly is done, you have a rather nice looking table to use, until one of the plastic containers on the side pops off. The pen/pencil/paint containers on the side are just snapped into place, one bump can take them off the side and onto the floor. I, personally, also have a bad layout for my table, as it is in a corner of my small studio apartment, and have to enter/exit the chair from the left side - the side with the extra storage containers underneath. My knee constantly gets a scrape or cut from the metal frame on the bottom of that, it is something I could do without.
Other than those two tiny details, there's plenty to love about this table. It's been in use for about 10 months now, and had many different iterations of life. From computer table, to working desk, to finally its true purpose as a drawing desk, I've loved having it around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Best Paints Ever. I discovered these types of paints at a flea market in Georgia in the late 1980s and have used them ever since and will continue for years to come. The chemistry of paints is easily defined as what they will stick to, mix with and clean up with. Every plastic scale model, including scenery and other parts of dioramas are painted with these types of paints, including "Anita" and " Cream Coat" as well as any other brand of this type. I have mentioned these paints in may reviews on Amazon as well as Facebook pages and will give them the highest regards among hobby paints. They all match military and railroad colors and when airbrushed for my 1/48th scale aircraft and other models the finish is of the highest quality. Water mixes with these paints as they are meant for that as well as using a mix of approximately 50% blue tint wind shied wiper fluid for airbrushing. (Sorry, no more trade secrets) Try them out as I have and get rid of the oil and thinner based paints as the odor alone is bad for you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best Bang for Your Buck. I have read ALOT of negative reviews on this press but decided to take a chance on it. I am glad that I did. I have had the press for 4 months and use it almost daily. It definately has some quirks to it. The upper and lower flat platen don't exactly line up straight but if you manually guide it (carefully cuz its hot) it's not a problem at all. I have not yet used the plate platens but I did test them when I recieved the machine and they seem to work just fine, the same goes for the mug platen. The cap press attachment works and I use it quite often to put custom labels on shirts. I don't think you can get a better multi function press for a better price (i've looked). I would recomend this to anyone in the market for a press with multiple capabilities. I rated it 4 out of 5 bec it could definately be made sturdier but like I said it works great and as long as your not miss treating it and banging it arround you'll be fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This blade doesn't cut any longer or better then the normal blade you would use on any . This blade doesn't cut any longer or better then the normal blade you would use on any material. Having said this don't waste your money on expensive blades because you will replace them as much as you do an inexpensive blade
Did 3 projects with iron on material the blade would not cut anymore
Very disappointed in the reviews the better the the blade the longer it can be used is false
Active user of my machine I invest in over 100,00 dollars every other month on blades
The cricut expression blades lasted me much longer
That's why the explorer air is a piece of crap
Don't buy one or any other cricut profits boycott !!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Elementary artist crayons, not 4 preschoolers. These crayons are wonderful. I have the block crayons for my one year old. I have no fears of her gnawing on them, they are so natural. They have lasted 6 years with only one broken at the corner and my 3 kids are DESTRUCTIVE. The stick crayons will break more easily (obviously, they're skinnier), so they're for the parent/teacher and/or older children (I have a 7 year old using them). The colors are lovely. They are meant to be shaded over each other for different effects. They're a staple for Waldorf education, but if you just want to color in a pre-printed coloring book, you may be happier with lesser expensive crayons. These are for people who truly appreciate good things and can take the time to treat them well, if can be a commitment with lots of little ones running around getting into things by themselves (ie. put them up when not being used, don't lose them, don't step on them, etc.). Also, I don't travel with these much, because we tend to lose crayons on our journeys, so cheaper crayons may suit you for travel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am more than pleased with the size of the stickers. Okay so I ordered these for my upcoming wedding in October.
The shipping was much faster than I thought it was going to be and I was very please with that. Came packaged well, no damage.
I guess I want to start by saying I thought these would be much smaller than they are. I am more than pleased with the size of the stickers. I'm not entirely sure why I thought they would be smaller but I'm very happy with the fact they are a lot bigger. I love the many different designs there are to choose from and I feel like these will go perfectly in my rustic wedding theme. The pen included with the stickers works great and I was super happy with the fact as soon as I opened it immediately it worked. Let your sticker set over night and dry completely and you're ready to stick it on whatever you're using it for first thing in the morning. I really like that these are reusable you can erase the writing easily with a damp cloth or rag. You can unpeel the sticker from its current location and stick it to its new destination!! There are so many uses for these really, weddings, classrooms, play bins, mason jars, food containers, drawers, gift bags, etc. literally I could go on for days, lol. I love these and I definitely suggest these to others because they are just so useful!! They're dust proof, water proof, and oil proof. They just have so much to offer for crafty people or everyday use!
I bought this product for a discounted price in return for my honest, unbiased opinion. This is my honest review of the product. I would like any one considering purchasing this product to have enough confidence in my opinion to make an informed decision on if this product is a good choice for you. If you've found my review helpful please click the button that says helpful to leave me some feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good brushes, loose fitting. -- with edits to this review. Generally these brushes are good. My only negative is that two of the brushes are not set tightly into the holder (can't think of the name for the silver piece that holds the brush to the handle) . So maybe I'll try a pliers to tighten them. Otherwise I'd recommend them. I'm a very beginner water color artist.
Here's my update, a little while later --- the supplier contacted me immediately after reading my review here, and wanted to be sure that I was completely satisfied with my purchase. They offered to send me a set of detail brushes to make up for the problem I had with two of the brushes having a somewhat loose ferrules. I just received the new brushes and am very satisfied with their customer service. I could have opted to have the original set replaced (they were momentarily out of stock), but I was fine with their offer. I have upgraded my rating to 5 stars.
I highly recommend this company and these brushes. Bravo! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Absolutely awful experience. This isn't a complaint that the vinyl is rolled; I get rolled vinyl all of the time and have had no problems what so ever. This is a complaint that the vinyl is rolled in the wrong direction. For some reason the seller decided to roll the vinyl glossy side in instead of the typical glossy side out like you get with other vinyl. Whenever I load this vinyl into my machine the vinyl curls upwards and separates from its backing. The free vinyl then sticks to the gantry system of my machine during cutting. Because the vinyl is stuck, the machine is unable to move it and starts to grind. The only way I've been able to get this vinyl to work is overfeed it by about 7 inches each time I need to make a cut. This is a huge waste of vinyl.
Buy from someone else! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not really impressed. Not really too impressed with this set, in general. Still trying to figure out which ones are supposed to be "magical," pens don't flow smoothly or consistently. The "rainbow" pens aren't rainbow, swirl or anything other than a single color. When using on anything other than regular notebook paper, it puddles. And they take FOREVER to dry!!! The more standard color pens are more like a ball point than a gel. Can't really tell a difference between gltters and metallics. The only "milky" pen is the white one. Wasn't expecting a high quality set for the price but was looking for something that would at least be good for filling in the blanks. Looks like my nephew is getting some pens to add to his junk | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is the Bomb. I use my glue to hold paper in place, but even more, I use it to accent most of my handmade greeting cards. If I have a figure with eyes, they get the glue. If I have flowers, they get glue plus glitter. If there are buttons, hinges, buckles, fat lips, hair bows, and more, they get glue. I sometimes add a second layer over the dried, first layer for more dimension. This stuff is inexpensive and so useful. TIP: swipe a layer of Vaseline-type product onto a needle and use it to keep the applicator point from gluing shut by putting it into the hole until next use. I have a tiny poke-tool that I grease and place in the top of my bottle and it is always clear to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I hate when I'm deceived. Gosh, I hate when I'm deceived. Even if it is half my fault. The picture shows 8oz. Silly me thought I was getting 8oz. It's only 4oz and the cost is more than doubled what 4oz should be. Shame on you people. Of course, buyer beware and read the small print, but I never think I'm gonna get screwed until it happens again. I will be returning my products.
As far as Americana Decor products go, I use them all the time and am completely satisfied with them.e
Update - 4/15/15 - It appears that the seller fixed the title to reflect the size of the product. That being said, $8.89 is extremely expensive for 4 oz. I can purchase an 8oz tub of this at "Michaels" for $8.99. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have a few favorite things about these colored pencils. I have a few favorite things about these colored pencils. First, I love all the different shades, and how vibrant the pencils coloring are. I also really like the canvas pencil case makes it great for organizing, and storing them, The Case easily unsnaps, and can be rolled out. I had no problem opening, and closing (Rolling the case back up.) I also like that this Set comes with an convenient to use pencil sharpener. The pencils sharpen up nicely, and it's fairly simple to get a nice point on the tip, without any breakage. I really like these pencils. I received product at discount. These are just a nice kit to have, and very easy to keep together, and to store when not in use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Useful tool for cutting block; just be careful. Nice assortment of blades. Some blades I use are more useful than others, but glad to have them just in case. Love the storage handle. Great way to safely transport blades. Blades are pretty sharp. Sometimes when I unscrew the holder to put the blade in, the blade does not line up easily against the ball inside the barrel of the holder. In addition, the blade is a little tricky to remove. Be careful putting the blade in or pulling it out of the barrel. May have to unscrew the barrel completely from the handle to remove the blade. Be aware that parts may fall out if you completely remove the barrel, so you may want to put a small towel or cloth under your hand to keep sharp metal parts from bouncing off the table. I totally advise beginners to learn how to safely and properly use this tool by visiting your local hobby/craft store or watching video. I was fortunate enough to get instruction from a local artist who cuts her own printing blocks. Overall, it is a useful tool (and safer than exacto knives) for cutting your own stamps---just be careful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Decent quality for the price. I purchased these paints because they are considerably cheaper than the Windsor-Newtons that I enjoy using so much. Keep in mind that I am not and never have been a proffessional artist. I have however, been a hobby artist all my life. I have only been oil painting for a little while, and mainly stick to the free flowing fun of watercolors. I bought an introductory set at Walmart to try the medium and had a lot of fun to bought a white and brown (my most used colors) in Windsor-Newtons, their higher quality version. Comparisons will be to these cheap Walmart paints and the very high quality Windsor-Newtons. I bought three tubes of this brand paint, and all seemed very similar in their consistency and tube quality.
With that being said my initial response to these is positive. The tubes are slightly dented and filled in a non-uniform manner. Some may not like this but it gave me the impression they are worked and crimped by hand since they lack the perfect uniformity of other paint tubes. It gives me the mental image of French artists in brown robes filling the aluminium tubes. Caps are plastic. Overall though it feels high quality.
The paint itself is pretty smooth and seems to be high quality pigment. I would not say it compares to the perfect consistency to the Newtons, but is by far a quality improvement over the overall stiff and dry Walmart brand paints which quickly become hard to work without paint thinner. That being said these paints are closer to acrylics than the other brands I mentioned. They do not have the thickness of the Walmart brand, and don't have the buttery texture of the Windsor-Newtons. It all really depends on how you like to paint. While being a bit thinner they still have 'body' to them.
Shipping was fulfilled by Amazon Prime so was very speedy. Tubes came undamaged and in good condition. Funny part is I also bought a Daniel Smith brand paint, which is a Oil paint brand located in Seattle, Washington. Daniel Smith brand is around 12 dollars for a 37ml tube so over twice the price of the Pebeo's. The Daniel Smith tube was the only one that came in bad shape. It had jellied linseed oil on the edges of the tube end that I had to clean off.
Overall anyone out there that is not looking for the highest of quality tubes, and needs some good quality yet affordable tubes, I would recommend getting these. If you are just entering the hobby of painting these are a good start. Do not get the crappy Walmart ones, they run out so fast. 37ml should be the minimum size you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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