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Interesting, but difficult media to work with according to me. Casein is a protein from milk that was already popular in Antiquity and has a very characteristic odor that not everybody likes. It is very thick and not that easy to work with if you do not dilute it enough with water, but too much liquid and it does not cover anything: at that point it is closer to watercolor. I like the fact that when it dries all the brushes marks disappear and the result is nice. It dries fast if you do not keep it moist. Like for any other media I think that you have to be patient the first times you use it because it is a different so you should practice and practice to become familiar and comfortable with the matter. To be tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Difficult to use. I used this coupler to decorate cupcakes. It was such a disaster, and I was so frustrated, that I threw away the coupler with the disposable bags instead of cleaning and reusing. In hindsight, IF the icing bags are filled with enough icing for just a COUPLE cupcakes and IF you don't mind refilling the icing bags often and IF you have the patience, this coupler MIGHT be for you. I had a difficult time getting the coupler parts to line up once icing was in the bags - maybe I had too much icing in each bag, though I think the male/female connection and threads should be more enhanced. Also, I had to squeeze VERY hard to get my homemade buttercream icing (medium thick) to flow which resulted in perforations and icing leakage from the icing bags. All in all - a complete MESS!
Maybe with a lot of practice and time I could have gotten these to work. It certainly wasn't fun or easy to use this coupler. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A useful supplement to the Cameo, but will not replace the Cameo. So at first glance I thought this would be a great thing with which to replace my Cameo. After all, on paper it seemed to offer pretty much what the Cameo does but with added functions like embossing, etching, and stippling. Plus I was intrigued by having a dual carriage, so I could have the machine do several things in one pass. Awesome, right?
The reality is that while I do like the Curio very much, for the bread and butter cutting tasks the Cameo is still the hands down winner in my opinion. I like being able to have designs on a USB drive that are accessible from the Cameo's touch screen so I don't even need a computer (the Curio does not offer this kind of capability). So at the end of the day, I really view the Curio as a supplement to the Cameo, but not a replacement.
That isn't to say the Curio is bad, far from it. It of course has better versatility in terms of materials, being able to deep cut leather and foam with the deep cut blade (5 mm thick is your limit though...). I'm not doing really fancy embossing, but for what I did the Curio did what looked like a downright professional job. You are limited by size though, in that the Curio can accept a maximum 8.5 inch by 12 inch cutting surface (which is itself an optional addition..the standard plate is 8.5 by 6...), whereas the Cameo can do 12 inches wide by up to 10 feet long. So again, think "supplement," not "replacement." If you're happy with the Cameo you will likely become frustrated with doing the same tasks on the Curio.
So at the end of the day, the real question is what you want to do. If you already own a Cameo then you're only going to use the Curio for different materials and techniques (really, being able to etch things is marvelous), because for regular cutting it's inferior to the Cameo. If you do NOT already have a Cameo or other Silhouette machine, then the Curio becomes a little more attractive. As for me, well....I think this would be a clear win if it had the larger cutting surface and sheer cutting capabilities of the Cameo. As it is, it offers *extra* capabilities but in terms of cutting I think it's actually going backward from the Cameo. So on the merits it's great...just not as great as it could be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love my Birdies. Another beloved die by Karen Burniston.
I use this as a full strip at times in cardmaking, What I really like is using pieces of the birds depending on what sentiment I want to portray. If you look at the photo of the strip, there is a set of birds in the middle,(3rd set from the left), the birds are looking at each other and are perfect for romance, weddings,, anniversaries or just saying HI! cards.
Cutting 3 of the 2nd bird from the right, placing them close together and placing them between 2 cuttings of the 4th bird from the right (flip one bird over so they are facing each other) and you have a family card (I chose the 4th bird because he seems to be looking down).
There is so much you can do with the strip, and it goes with one of Tim Holtz stamp sets, "Birds on a Wire" however the birds are not exact as this decorative strip has more birds. But it can be used in a bird collage very nicely.
You will enjoy this strip and do not let its thin appearance fool you, I have used this strip on cardboard from cereal boxes and on adhesive cork sheets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You get what you pay for. This line of paint is meant for T-shirts but I personally used it for model making. So that's what this review will be based off.
It sprays fairly well once you dial it in but you won't ever get a super fine mist out of it. This stuff is mainly good for base coats, not fine detailing. It dries fast and is actually somewhat durable. You could do better with just about any other airbrush paint out there, but I got the stuff for base coats and at a cheaper price than what is currently listed. With that in mind, it followed my expectations.
I used this for a Naboo Starfighter and it actually came out pretty great. I wanted a richer yellow and this definitely delivered for that purpose and it also layered well. I was pleasantly surprised. It almost makes me wonder if they water down the bigger bottles because this small bottle performed better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the easy guided settings when cutting material only have . I am still learning the software and cutter settings but this is what I have found so far. Love the easy guided settings when cutting material only have used HTV and regular vinyl. I also have a USCUTTER SC series cutter that I have used for quite some time and use it still for big jobs and some small ones. I have found that setup and cut on the both the Siser glitter, and Color Theory glitter both cut easier in my Cameo. However for really intricate smaller cuts less than a half inch I still rely on my SC cutter just because I am more familiar with it and it does a great job. If I had to part with one I honestly couldn't pick because I love them both. On a side note I would recommend buying the designer upgrade for the Studio software to Designer because it lets you easily import DXF files between various software. I was easily able to import and export between Flexi, Vinyl Master Cut and Studio Designer Edition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful easel but could use a deeper ledge. This is a beautiful, well-made easel. (I was very glad to have my engineer son-in-law visiting to help put it together though!) I love the fact that it didn't break the bank and that it has wheels, which I consider a necessity. My only problem is that I wish the painting ledge was a little deeper. My large canvases have heavy-duty stretcher bars that are very close to the exact width of the easel ledge. Some just make it, others are so tight that I'm afraid my paint layer will be damaged, let alone having enough room to get a brush to the bottom of the canvas. I am currently having an extension made by a carpenter, but buyers should be aware if they use larger stretcher bars. I gave it 5 stars because this is not the easel's fault; it will work just fine on regular canvases. Also, you may be interested to know that "US Art Supply" ships from China! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The best customer service method is to call them. The software is clunky and it has been a struggle to convert my own photographs into decals. I have had to contact customer service multiple times, each time getting closer and closer to being successful on a regular basis. The best customer service method is to call them, which is only available Monday through Friday. On the weekends, chat is available. The first thing I tried was emailing my problem, and it took them almost a week to get back to me so don't use email. If possible, use the phone option for customer service. The reps are great. I understand there is a learning curve, and they worked hard to help me figure out my issues. The biggest problem turned out to be that when working with my own images, it is necessary to save the image as small as possible. Once I learned this, I was able to save my images easily. Then, the software works better if I don't try to cut too many different images in one batch. So, I do batches of one or two images and I haven't had any problems in the past few days. I guess because I didn't call for a day, someone from customer service called me to check in, and offered me extra time in their Cricut Access or a product. Since I will be working with my own images, I chose some vinyl! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Seems expensive but is well worth the money. ...and you'll be very happy with the purchase. I bought this 120 set after owning a set of 12 thats lasted for years. The pencil are incredibly sturdy and they sharpen cleanly. have yet to find watercolor pencils that can compare to Caran D' Ache's quality. The pigment is very strong especially when water is applied. There is more than one way to combine water with these pencils and you'll even get a short guide on different ways you can add water to your artwork. I gave away the first set I owed and the new owner of the set is amazed how easily these pencils glide. The colors aren't muddy or grainy when wet. You can use a portable watercolor brush, a regular brush dipped in water or dip the pencil in water before applying it to a page. Sometimes I don't even use water in my artwork because the color is strong enough to pop off the page without it. I am very happy with my purchase and shipping was very quick. I encourage everyone to use the watercolor pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
does everything. i recieved this for a birthday present and i just love it. its easy to work and i was cutting within an hour of setting it up. it would have taken sooner but i have to feed my family. i'm seriously thinking about buying cereal in bulk because i'm addicted to this machine. don't worry i don't have kids,and now cooking is an option i would miss out on.
Anyway i wanted to tell you about this machine.....its awesome!!! it cuts like a dream and if you have the designer addition upgrade you can print and cut any image that you have on your computer, i can even scan images put them on my computer and cut them out with the silhouette too.
I do a lot of cd crafting and i can even transfer them into the silhouette studio and cut images out of them too. so if you have serif craft artist 2 you can transfer images that you have made into the silhouette studio, you can duplicate images change shapes and even make your own designs as well. There are tons of free svg files for free on the internet too, so all you have to do is save them and transfer them into the silhouette.
It cuts wonderfully on most cardstock, the only problem it has is the cheaper cardstock, it tends to tear the card, but i think that was user error on my part, i think i never got the blade depth right, it can take a little bit of brain training to get it to cut perfect as it doesnt set the blade depth automatically you have to do that bit, but its just a matter of taking the blade holder out of the machine and matching the blade number up with the reccommended setting, its seriously not hard to do at all.
You can send a coloured printed image from the silhouette to the printer and then once its printed you can cut it out with the silhouette, I know what your going to say...."you can do that with the cricut imagine". yes you can but the cricut image only prints and cuts the images you have on the cartridge, you don't need any kind of cartridge with the silhouette cameo, whatever image you have on your computer the silhouette will cut.
I have even done writing with the cameo, you can buy a pen holder to use with the cameo. i wrote out a christmas greeting with cameo and it was flawless, it was perfect even, i was very impressed with that. it can even draw images too.
I have only used the cameo for cutting for cardstock i haven't tried any of the other things it can cut, like chipboard, glittered cardstock, paper, mylar, doeflex, magnet sheets, ect, ect. I haven't tried the rhinestone feature yet either, as i said i got this baby in october so i haven't tried most of the materials it can cut, can even cut material!!!
I personally don't use scissors anymore, well very little. no more cutting round images for me, i just send my image to the sihouette, even my handdrawn designs, all i do is scan those and then get the cameo to do the rest, i have even stamped images scanned them and turned them into cut files.
If your considering this machine don't consider anymore, i would stand outside any craft store that sells this and encourage people to go in and buy it. Its awesome.
I had a cricut and let me tell you this cameo is light years ahead of the cricut. Sorry cricut but i have to tell you, "you have a lot of catching up to do with cutting machines"
Ok, well now for what i consider a little bugbear, the cameo blades are up there in price, but the people at silhouette do listen and i hope there is something in the works to improve on that side of it. i don't use the blades they provide i found a blade holder and blades from china that work perfectly with my machine. I'm NOT by any stretch of the imagination telling you to go out and buy these, this is my own personal preferance and looking around other sites for an alternative value for money thing.
i personally wouldnt hesitate to encourage you to buy a silhouette cameo, its perfect for paper crafters and any other crafter out there.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT A CAMEO, THINK NO MORE, BUY ONE!!!!
I cant really fault this machine, and the customer support is awesome, they know everything about these machines, as i said i called and they listened to me about the blades being pricey and they "are on it"
GO FOR IT!!! ITS AWESOME!!
Oh and on another note.....my mother is 72 and she teaches me things about the silhouette cameo that i didn't know it can do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great watercolor brush whose small size makes it great for travel use. I like this brush. The barrel that holds the water screws onto the brush in the opposite direction you'd expect, which helps to keep it from unscrewing when used by a right-handed person. The brush works well and gives a nice result, and it holds enough water to use for quite a while. There is a stopper so you can fill it with water and put it in your painting kit without fear of it leaking. My only complaint is that when you have water in the barrel with the stopper in, the brush part is a separate piece. It would be nice if they clicked together in some way, but that's not a huge complaint and it certainly doesn't impact the utility of this brush. Be advised the barrel is short and fat - I like the fatter barrel, and the short size allows it to fit in a tiny watercolor kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty cool stick maker. This is a cool sticker maker. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star was because when we opened the glitter containers they spilled all over the place, because of how they were sealed, so my daughter was scared she wouldn't have enough of the glitter left. Hopefully she will. Basically you take the paper off of the front of the stick and just roll the different colors of the stickers, one at a time, and you can do one sticker at a time. Then when it is done you can take the paper off of the back and stick it wherever you want. The colors on the box are different than what is actually included. I believe it is purple, silver, black, and yellow. It showed red on the box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Overall POOR quality. I am really dissapointed as I would . Returned. Read previous reviews but didn't actually understand. Hopefully this will be clearer. First there is no spec sheet. There is a tiny spec image on the back of the box; however, this image neither matches the canvas design exactly or the coloring system of the paints provided. The colors that are provided do not match the colors required to properly come close to replicating the image. I could almost live with all of the above, except that it often has numbers next to themselves, i.e., 6 is next to number 6. There are also many spots with no number at all; since the spec sheet and design of spec do not match canvas you can't even guess. A minor annoyance is that there are numbers referenced for small spots with the lines pointing to where they want you to paint; this is usually on a spec sheet, and being on the canvas means you have to stop what color you are painting to switch and paint the referenced color before overpainted (also avoidable had it a matching spec sheet). Overall POOR quality. I am really dissapointed as I would have enjoyed painting this image. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Must-Have Accessory for Art Glitter Glue Bottles. If you're a fan of the Art Glitter Glue brand of liquid glue, you're probably already using their precision metal tips with pins. If you haven't tried them yet, you should. The glue is pricey, so you want to use as little as possible. These metal tips will help to dispense fine lines of glue exactly where you want them. The glue is fantastic. It holds incredibly well and dries quickly and clear. You should have just enough time to maneuver your item before it's stuck permanently. The fine lines of glue the tips dispense also help the glue to dry more quickly. I find that they're a necessary accessory for the bottles of Art Glitter Glue. (As an aside, there's no glitter in this glue....it's just the name of the brand.)
I highly recommend both the glue and these metal tips. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exciting Results - Sturdy Stencil. Crafters Workshop puts out nice quality stencils and this one is no exception. I love how detailed it is, but on the flip side, all those details make it difficult to clean. I have a hard time getting this clean without bending any of the little slats. One of my favorite things about CW stencils is the enormous variety of ways you can use them. I love using sprays and inks, but I also love tracing all the little spaces and then using a craft knife to cut them out. You can get amazing results by combining different techniques with these stencils. The mylar is nice and thick, which helps to keep the stencil flat and produce a result you will love. (They don't curl the way cheap, thin mylar can.) Using modeling paste will give another cool look and is very easy to do with a palette knife. Although this is the Tie Dyed stencil, I see so many other designs within it. The swirl pattern just begs to be used in a multitude of ways!
Bottom Line: Fantastic stencils for artists of any level. Nice, clear images - very versatile stencils. It's important to be careful when cleaning stencils - but that is especially true with this one. Even though Crafters Workshop uses a nice, thick mylar to produce their stencils, it is still incredibly easy to crease the little "prongs" that form the details of this design. That is true with any stencil, but is very easy to do with one so highly detailed. You can get countless looks with this stencil - I can't wait to try them all!
** TIP: I'm kind of a freak about keeping my supplies looking as new as possible, and stencils are no exception. To clean, I wet the stencil under running water, lay it flat on the counter, then use a child's soft toothbrush to GENTLY rub the stencil with a small amount of dish soap before rinsing it under the water. If you are busy creating and don't want to have to stop to clean your stencils after each one you use, keep a shallow pie plate/dish close by, filled with water. Drop your stencils in the water bath while you finish creating, then take all the stencils to the sink and wash them all at once. This will keep paints, inks, etc from drying on - and ruining - your stencils. (I use a child's soft toothbrush because they are so much softer than an adult toothbrush.) ** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's ok, but start with flat items first. It's a little complicated. Putting it together was no big deal. Operating it is relatively easy. Getting the " skinz" to go on properly takes effort. Flatter items are no big deal, but dimensional objects with crevices and curves (like the water part on the seahorse item) are a real challenge. I wouldn't recommend this for kids under the age of 8, and even they are going to need help the first time or two.
How does it work?
The pink chamber is just a plastic bag with a hole in the back for the tube. The photo on the box makes it look like its rigid, but it's not. Pushing the button starts a pump that draws all the air out of the bag, squishing together everything inside it. Choose a skin (which you don't get to see very well ahead of time) and wrap it around the object you want it to stick to. You wet down a thin sponge to wrap around whatever item you want to decorate. Why this has to work that way isn't fully understood. Press the button to start the vacuum pump. They say to hold the button down to run the pump for 20 seconds, but I found it to be more like 30 seconds. Let up on the button (which immediately stops the pump) and let it set for ten seconds, then open the lid. Trying to open it right away is difficult because the vacuum seal is too strong.
Take out the "wrapped" item from within the sponge, and smooth out the "skin." The "skinz" are sort of stretchy and sticky. You can use a small stick or sponge (provided) to press out bubbles and smooth it down. I had one part that didn't completely cover the object, so I tried pressing more of the same "skin" over the bare spot, but this had disastrous results. It wouldn't stick to the item well, but it stuck to the other skin really well, so well that when I tried pulling it off, it took some of the original skin with it. So don't do that! Learn from my mistake!
I don't understand what the damp sponge is for. There is a tray in the back to collect any water it pulls out during the suction process, but after three uses, I have yet to see a drop of water in the tray. I think the sponge itself just makes it easier to get objects in and out of the bag. Why it has to be wet? I don't know. Maybe it helps release the skin from the paper it's on.
This could be better in some ways. The "skinz" designs are in small sizes, and most of them are highly patterned (read busy, noisy, loud.) they are rather expensive for what you get. I hope no one decides to try and decorate something that's alive! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Copic Marker Storage. Love this Copic marker display/storage! I was nervous ordering this product with no reviews or other photos but I took a chance and it paid off big time! I searched for alternative Copic storage after using the "art bins" storage case with the inserts for nearly a year I wanted something cubby like - other storage displays sell for over double what this was going for and I was skeptical of the quality - well this display is absolutely gorgeous. Think clear aryclic and good size cubbies. My only comment is that the description says it fits 12 markers per slot but unless you are storing Copic Caios you won't fit but maybe 8/9 per slot. This was not a big deal for me as the case stores my 160 copics with nearly 2 rows empty for future purchases! I would DEFINITELY recommend this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so you don't expect great brushes, but some of these were really quite . So, these are cheap, so you don't expect great brushes, but some of these were really quite bad. Luckily I am not using these for painting, I actually just needed the fibers, however if I was using these for painting the dark and white ones are very usable, the red-brown ones are fine, but all of the off-white beige ones are terrible they feel like straw and all the fibers are irregular and different lengths, and they all feel stiff and the fibers stuck together almost as if they were already painted with and allowed to dry with paint. Overall not completely terrible but if you want to use these for painting, be aware that you get what you pay for | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect Easel for Small and Medium Projects. I love this easel. I have been using it for the last three months at work and it has been lovely. I am using old skateboard decks as my canvases, currently, and this easel is perfect for the job. Also, the carrying case is fantastic.
I'm surprised at the obvious oversight of this easel's description as I see people have complained about its "wobbly-ness". It's an ALUMINUM easel. Do you know what is synonymous with aluminum? Lightweight. Let's also consider the lack of reading comprehension and common sense that seem to possess most people when they want to leave bad reviews...clearly everyone is entitled to an opinion, and people like exercising that right. However, it is ridiculous to rate this easel poorly because one cannot take an extra second to read the description. I do not believe this product deserves a low rating because of its clearly stated material composition. I have found this easel to be sturdy, stable, and very well made for small and medium sized paintings/drawings.
I cannot recommend this little guy enough...unless you're trying to throw down like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning - to which, I recommend using the floor or a wall mount, if you're trying to be a cheap a$$. Otherwise, dish the 250$ for an H-frame studio easel or shut the he# up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So these are really cute. Now, these are cute. I love Go! Cutter dies. They cut so cleanly and, of course, are so very consistent, that it's a pleasure to use them. Sometimes I think a specialized die like this one would not be such a good buy since I might use it only once, but I have found that that is not the case at all. First, I'm often the first one in my sewing group to try something; and everyone else wants to do something similar once they see whatever it is that I make. So, lots of us end up making more than I ever expected. Also, frequently whatever I make with the dies turns out to have been easy enough that I make another one for charity, or a bunch for presents. Although I haven't used this one yet, I plan to use it for girl baby and young children quilts, as well as for a table runner or two for the springtime. Then we'll see what all that inspires. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not bad for the price. Just received the board, and it is indeed bigger than the stated measurements by about four inches in width.
Also, the very first thing I noticed was the odor of the item. The board has an odd odor, perhaps from the glue used in manufacturing. If you're sensitive to odors, be aware that this item may not be immediately usable for you, and may need to be left outside in a protected area for a few days until the smell dissipates.
I'm not sure that the surface of the drawing board is all that great; it seems like I'll need to purchase a separate pad (like an Alvin VYCO?) because otherwise the wood grain surface may be difficult to draw smoothly on depending on the thickness of the paper. Note that the board is actually hollow rather than a solid piece of wood.
The support system in the rear seems a bit delicate, as if the wooden dowel would break if accidental pressure was applied in just the wrong manner. When the board is propped at the highest degree possible--almost 90 degrees--it seems as if it would be easy to tip it over as it becomes a bit front-heavy in that position. I probably wouldn't use it at that angle anyway, but even so I'll probably keep a large book or some such thing around to weight the back of the unit just in case.
Overall, for the money spent it's not a bad item, but I did want to share some of the potential issues with other folks looking to buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed in the 'retro' choices. I purchased the red book (doodling) for a friend and the blue book (retro) for me because I love mid-century design. Well, 'retro' turned out to be a lot of *really* boring graphics. The only page that was actually retro was a '50's style motel sign. And that was ONE page, folks. I'm not sure what the rest is...Maybe a poor take-off on the graphics from the Dating Game. I agree with a previous reviewer who said don't buy it unless you can see inside it! One person's retro is another person's potpourri of what was left in the junk drawer. I mean, a picture of the talking horse? REALLY? If I can't return it, I guess I'll have to try to sell it on etsy for a loss. Then I'll order the red doodling journal for myself, which is really cool! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Undiscovered treasure. For what its worth this is the most durable airbrush out of three bought in a kit about a year ago I got the e91 ,g22 and the ultimately ridiculous s68 that never delivered a decent product my favorite at first was the g22 until the nozzle broke during cleaning after about a month and a half of use beautiful work was made with it while it functioned properly .The e91 on the other hand is not for hairline detail but it works great for stencils and large project i use it a lot and my only complaint is that the jar developed play feells like it wants to fall it doesn't its the plastic frame that the metal strips but the e91 still works like new I love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice pad tarnished by a terrible power adapter. The light pad itself is very nice. It's bright and lightweight, and it's a good size. It's great I'd be quite happy with it if not for the power adapter. The power adapter is a non-standard 12V, 1A power adapter (which seems excessive), and it has two problems:
1. The cord seems rather short. 4 feet long is enough to get from the floor to a desk, and that's about it. If you want the cord to go behind the desk to avoid tripping over it, you'll probably need an extension.
2. The power adapter uses a circular plug that does not fit securely into the pad. The adapter is somewhat loose, and if the adapter is plugged into the pad the wrong angle (and how can you tell with a circular connector?), it no longer makes proper contact. That is, if you plug it into the pad and twist the connector, at some point the pad will shut off. I noticed this when I was holding the pad in my lap (because the short power cord didn't allow me to use on my desk comfortably): when I changed the angle at which I was holding the pad, the pad would flicker (if I changed the angle quickly) or would shut off completely (if I changed the angle not-so-quickly). I figured out that this was because as I changed the angle of the pad, the pad rotated relative to the power adapter plug and lost contact. This is particularly annoying because the pad uses a "soft" power switch instead of a completely physical one, so if the pad (even temporarily) loses power, restoring power won't turn it back it on (and you might need to tap the power button several times to restore the brightness level). Because of this, the pad is probably best left mostly stationary or with the power plug held in place with tape or clips.
These problems would be solved if the pad were powered via a micro-USB cable instead: people can easily buy longer micro-USB cables, the micro-USB connector is not circular and can't rotate away from the receptacle, and micro-USB connectors have retention springs to hold the cable in place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful wings, easy to use die. I have used many brands of dies in my die cutting machine ( the eBosser). I also have another set of angel wings dies that are a completely different shape. This die is easy and fun. I love the size of the wings because they are the perfect size for card making. I think it is very versatile and will be used many times in the future. The "look" of the wings can be changed dramatically depending on the paper used. I didn't use glue when assembling my angel wings, I punched holes in them at the top using the Big Bite Punch <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/We-R-Memory-Keepers-Crop-A-Dile-II-Big-Bite-Punch/dp/B0019K3QD8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile II Big Bite Punch</a> and used mini metal paper fasteners to secure them.
I HIGHLY recommend this die. Sizzix is a solid built brand and the use of the die is easy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
which is my bad and does not affect my rating. I am a beginner. I bought this and one other marker to test the waters of prismacolor. I failed to notice that I had bought the chisel tip marker instead of the brush tip for this one, which is my bad and does not affect my rating. I must say though, if you are buying prismacolor, DO NOT GET CHISEL TIP. It is not very easy to use and compared to the brush tip (which I am adoring), it just feels cheap.
Another thing that bothered me was that the color does not look like in the picture. Rather than a neutral greyish color, like what appears in the picture it was more of a beige, skin tone. Also, if you are working with in, be careful. Prismacolor will blend with the ink, even if you think its dry. I recommend getting the brush tip | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great work horse. In special effects/creature/makeup work this is probably the most widely used airbrush I have seen in my 15 year career. Even people with $300. airbrushes also pack at least one of these because it is a great work horse that is cheap, versatile and tough. Without the complicated needle system of the fine dual-action brushes, you can swap out tips quickly and easily and it doesn't cost much to keep several extra tips in your kit. Get the Grex mac valve quick disconnect (for paasche) to go with this and you're ready to do a variety of things. The only caveat is that if you need to do super fine lines and micro-thin shading this is not the tool for that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Highly recommended. Item arrived on time and undamaged. I've done a careful in depth comparison of a few handheld pencil sharpeners which include single and double hole silver with compartment for shavings and without, a few different store brands all with compartments to hold shavings, Prismacolor oval sharpener, and this Prismacolor design. The breakdown is this:
1. While the single and double hole silver without shavings compartment are very sharp so you will have less breakage, they are quite small and a little hard to hold on to.
2. The store brand with single hole and shaving compartment albeit are nice to not have to be standing over a trash can, but not very sharp and there is more lead breakage.
3. The prismacolor oval is a nice design concept, but the plastic feels low grade and must have a larger hand to hold it steady to use due to it's length, resulting in more lead breakage. The shaving compartment does not hold very much.
4. This design is well designed and well constructed in all ways. The choice of being able to sharpen a more pointed length for harder lead cores and detail work is very nice. The option for a more shallow for better lack of term for softer cores is very nice as well. The flip top safety feature is wonderful. (No more accidental cuts on finger tips) The plastic used seems very sturdy and will hold up for a long.
Overall if you've been going thru countless handheld sharpeners trying to find the perfect one, this is it hands down. Well constructed and designed in all manners, and is offered at a fair price. Highly recommend.
( I have not received anything from the company or Amazon for this review. Am just a passionate artist who takes great care of her art implements.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Bad. After reading many rave reviews on amazon and other fountain pen forums, I was thrilled to have found an ink that would be really black.. or so I thought.
I am used to using a quill pen for ink writing, which means I can use India ink without issue (india ink will clog a fountain pen) so this will naturally be a little thinner in pigment. It won't be nearly as black as india ink, and it seems runny and thin with a slightly warm tone.. but this is mostly attributed to coming from one ink to the next I think. But all that being said, I have used it quite often now and I like the results. Though.. the ink bleeds easily through typical notebook paper, and is fine on most kinds of art (sketch) paper.
As far as the strength of the pigment, I have found "blacker" ink from the disposable cartridges you can buy in a set or that come with the pen upon purchase. Shame. There's also Noodler's Eel Ink, which I wonder if will appear blacker (or maybe a cooler tone?) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Some like it long. I wanted to use this to trace an object onto a workpiece prior to cutting it out. The thickness of the item (a fancy cross that I wanted to use as a pattern to make more) made it difficult to get good results with a standard pen or pencil, especially when trying to trace the interior details. This long nosed pattern marker makes the task easier. The line produced is a bit broader than I would have liked (on the order of 1 mm or a little more), Perhaps they will come up with another model with a thinner point. For now, am experimenting with placing a sheet of Akua printing plates (also available on Amazon) on top of the cross, and using this marker to trace the cross while observing it from above, looking through the plate. Cutting out the plate results in a thin pattern for making the final product from. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Story Drawing Book is a great idea! My daughter uses it for journaling. My kindergartner loves to write stories and journal her thoughts and experiences. She was always taking my printer paper and stapling them together making me a "book" about something. So I bought her this story drawing book and it is SO perfect! Before, I would have all of these loose pieces of paper laying around that she had drawn or written on, and I'd feel guilty (or would have to hide from her) throwing some away. These are spiral bound so there is not longer that problem. The paper quality is much better, like a sketch pad, so my daughter feels like her drawings and writings are more important because they are on nicer paper in her special book. I gave it to her so she could journal her summer break. So each day she will write something about what she did and draw and color a nice picture to go with it. Now this book is something I can hold onto for her and look back on with her as she grows up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and number of wells in this palette are both nice features, and I purchased knowing that I would . The size and number of wells in this palette are both nice features, and I purchased knowing that I would have some issues because it's plastic, and I paint with watercolor. But the surface tension of this palette initially were AWFUL for watercolor paints, which, being so water-based, beaded up in incredibly tight, immovable puddles. I had to work at this palette with an abrasive scrubby for some time to eventually yield a surface that could somewhat allow the water to spread out and mix properly. A good product for the money. Were I able to afford it, I would recommend just going for it and buying a porcelain surface, or be prepared to spend some time preparing the palette for use with watercolor paints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great markers, over the top 'service. The markers are great and work very well. Would definitely purchase again.
The amount of emails you receive from the company before and after your purchase is obscene. Yes, I can see that the markers are coming, Amazon also sends an email. Yes, I have received my markers. Yes, I have read the instructions and see how to use the markers. Yes, it has been a week since I received my markers, everything is fine. Yes, I am still happy with my purchase 2 weeks later, why haven't you lost my email yet?
okay, just tried to erase these markers from my chalkboards for the first time. I have ruined at least 10 chalkboards, because these do not erase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These colored pencils are nice. I really like these colored pencils. This is my first set of artist grade colored pencils. The box they come in is very pretty. They all came pre sharpened to a very nice point. I have always used crayola colored pencils. I have always been picky about what colored pencils I will use. The Raffine pencils color in very smoothly and you don't have to press down too hard to get a nice filled in color. I have included a picture of a chart i made so you can see the colors. The colors are very nice. I got a set of 24. While coloring in my chart i did notice some of the colored pencils colored more smoothly than others. There was only 2 or 3 that i noticed that wasn't as smooth as the rest. I figure it might have something to do with the color. At first i didn't know what to expect with the colored pencils, but i was decently surprised when i started to use them. They really are a great affordable colored pencil. I am not sure why these are marketed as water colored pencils, as the box says nothing about it.
Before buying these pencils i did a bit of research on them.
For some reason a lot of sellers are marketing the same brand of colored pencil and putting their names on the listing. I saw a ton of listings for these exact pencils. I have read almost every review on these pencils that i could find. I have closely studied seller pictures and seen the name of these pencils a lot of different places, so i am not sure what to think about that.
Besides these colored pencils not being marketed correctly and being a brand that is not the sellers, they are really good colored pencils. I did a lot of research before i decided i wanted these, so i knew what i was getting. I do like the pencils and will consider buying a larger set of these pencils.
*I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my fair and honest review on the product. Like you, I rely on reviews from other consumers to help me purchase products, so you can be sure that my review is unbiased in any way. I hope my review will be of help to you.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Gets The Job Done. I wasn't thinking too much about buying one of these until seeing it suggested by Amazon. Figured it wouldn't hurt to get considering I was about to buy a Cintiq 13HD Touch and being left handed has accustomed me to resting my hand on my drawing surface.
My initial reaction was to buy the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Huion-Artist-Glove-for-Drawing-Tablet-1-Unit-of-Free-Size-Good-for-Right-Hand-or-Left-Hand-Cura-CR-01/dp/B00VTHAS00/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Huion Artist Glove for Drawing Tablet (1 Unit of Free Size, Good for Right Hand or Left Hand) - Cura CR-01</a> but settled on this one for the slightly reduced price. Other than the name, it seems nearly identical, down to the brown envelope it came packaged in.
Main concerns were enhancing hand rejection when drawing and that my hand wouldn't rub against the screen and catch it, as well as making sure it wouldn't feel too uncomfortable to outweigh the benefits. Fortunately, this seems to handle the latter issue well. Even with a matte screen, my palm is dragged a bit by strokes at times. The glove removes that issue for the most part.
It's not the best at hand rejection, however; lifting the pen up tends to trigger the touch features at times. Fortunately, the Cintiq does a fairly good job at it already to make it an issue, but it might be something to take into considering with other touch drawing surfaces.
It's also fairly comfortable. Not the best fitting unfortunately (a smidge oversized), especially around the palm, but it works without disturbing much. My hand fills out a medium glove well so this seems to be built for slightly larger hands.
Overall, it's a decent glove. My only main qualm is the material being a bit weak around the seams (the corners near the finger loosened at a minor tug) but for the price I can't fault it. Not a bad get for an on screen drawing tablet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Convenient Until Mounting Paintings. I use Sumi-e as the medium for my art ([...] and found this brush pen very useful and convenient for the fine lines of my art. I use a thin and very large rice paper, generally a large 2 1/2 inch bear and wolf hair brush, and a japanese black ink, and the pen nicely matched the ink and paper i use.
i mounted a painting yesterday evening, using dry mounting silicone sided paper - generally i wet mount with alum and triple xuan backing, which would have created the same issue as did the dry mounting...the parts of the painting that I used this brush pen on immediately ran and ruined the painting upon being dampened with water spray for mounting. it was very frsutrating considering that I just sold this peice and was mounting to send to the client. i need to make another peice now, and am going back to my small sumi-e brushes for the fine lines.
so for me this brush is not practical, but for anyone not mounting it is a useful and compact, allbeit clean brush.
Jason | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
VERY GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. I bought this and several other gel pens sets to compare and evaluate which I liked best. This set of pens came in a vast array of colors, textures, glitter, metallic etc. They also include a very nice white pen, that works very well. For the most part these are not "scratchy" and the ink flows smoothly without leaving big blobs or pools behind. Most of the colors are doubled in this set, which I appreciate, because gel pens do run out fast, and that means you will not have to replace them quite as fast. Is like having a nice back up for each one of them. I like the colors, they are bright and vivid, I would purchase this set again. The handy folding case they come in is just another plus. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A few things disappointed me about this set. A few things disappointed me about this set. The main thing was that the instructions frequently call for a clean, dry 2" paint brush, and no amount of cleaning and drying will get your one brush clean and dry enough to make it work. You will need three or even four 2" brushes. There were a few other essential items not included in the kit, so I ended up spending quite a bit of money. Also, the DVD that comes in this kit does NOT give instructions for this painting, only general instructions for his methods. You then follow the little brochure to do the painting itself. The instructions weren't quite clear to me in some places. Still, my painting came out okay for a first try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great outdoor sealer for silly rocks. I recently joined a group that paints and hides rocks (in plain sight) to be found and hidden again. It's a bright spot in an otherwise tension-filled world.
The group advises using this product to seal paint onto rocks before hiding them. I like it for a number of reasons - I can just take the lid off and dip a paint brush in for no waste. It doesn't have a strong odor that's offensive when working on projects indoors. It dries quickly, while still leaving artwork crisp beneath it. It seems to bring out base colors in the rock like polishing would, while still having a matte finish that I prefer. I will definitely reorder this product again when the first bottle runs out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for journaling. For the most part, this set it awesome. The colors are very bright and vibrant. The pens have a very fine point to them which I love. They are absolutely perfect for detailed work. Not so great for coloring large areas though. The best thing is that there is no feathering or bleeding, NONE!!! This set is perfect for journaling. However, there are a few down sides to this set as well... The pens are oddly shaped and very hard to maintain a hold of. Some of the colors are almost identical to each other. On paper, you literally cannot tell the 2 browns, 2 purples, and 2 pinks apart. All in all, between the quality of the set and the price, I would definitely recommend these pens. Despite this sets downsides, I am quite pleased with it and would purchase it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome product for the price. Awesome product for the price! Only thing I found so far was, the regulator was not straight up and down when it was tight. To fix this, I found a flat washer and kept sanding it until the regulator was straight up and down. The washer wasn't perfectly flat so I measured the thickness in 5 places and came up with an average of .040" I have attached photos to show what I am referring to. I have only used the gravity feed airbrush so far and have not had any problem with it whatsoever. I can say that I am really impressed with the materials and workmanship of this system. Keep in mind that this is my first decent quality airbrush and I am a newbie at this. There is no pulsing while spraying. It really can keep up with my long spraying sessions. I'll try to remember to update as I use the other brushes. I have been continually using this for about 2 weeks now and have not noticed any change. It really seems to be rock solid. I guess I am most impressed by the materials used to make this. The bushes are mostly metal. Everything was very well packaged in a carry around case and the compressor has a carry handle also. You only need to use the Teflon tape one time on the compressor fitting for the regulator. All other connections to the regulator are O-ring sealed. In summary, this is a product that all-in-all is definitely worth trying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Press. I purchased this product back in 2014 and I'm just now getting around to writing a review for it. This product has made my life very easy since I use this product every day for my t-shirt business. He gives me a variety of different options to use from different heat settings to the amount of pressure that I need to add to transfer the vinyl. My only issue with this product is that I have to keep doing maintenance on it as far as keeping the screws and place but other than that I've had zero problems with it and I've had it for over a year. This product also did not come with any directions so I kind of had to figure it out on my own but it did come 100 completely assembled it was kind of a guessing on how to get started but since I've been doing it for so long I kind of just came easy. I would highly recommend this product to anyone that has a small work at home business. Finally if I had the option to buy this product again I would definitely buy it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth the money. I ordered this product to thin some Duncan Concepts Underglazes that had gotten too thick. As I was not sure if I could use water I contacted Duncan Tech support and was told I needed to use this product and then do a test to see if the color had faded. While the product is not horribly expensive, it comes in a very small bottle and shipping doubled the price. I thinned each color (I have about 10) first with Thin 'n Shade and then another batch with water and did tests at Cone 6 in an electric kiln and Cone 10 gas reduction. There was no visible difference in the samples thinned with this product and with water. As expected at cone 10 some of the colors burned out - avoid purples, pinks and yellows. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Strong as it says it is... to a fault. This tape is really strong just like it claims to be. It's near impossible to re-align a piece of paper when trying to attach it to another item once it's stuck to the tape. The paper will rip and tear easily and the tape will remain there with some residue. USE WITH CAUTION. It worked for the project I was working on, but in the end, it did create some problems with the end-product making it look a little messy.
Still, pretty effective. If you have good hand-eye coordination and little to no manual dexterity issues, this double-sized tape will work great for you. If not, I recommend getting something less powerful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
We had a great time and these pens. This is our first trail with water color Pens. We had a great time and these pens. I feel like it made water coloring easy & accessible to all the members of my family. We had a great time this weekend making art. The pictures are from my SO (mine are terrible but i had a blast).
If you want to try watercolors but hate the traditional methods, buy these.
For Paint We used the Artist's Loft Fundamentals Watercolor Pan Set are we are happy<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Artist-s-Loft-Fundamentals-Watercolor-Pan-Set/dp/B013S1A4Q2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Artist's Loft Fundamentals Watercolor Pan Set</a>
For paper we used <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/XL-Mix-Media-Pad-7-34-X10-34-Side-Wire/dp/B0039UMRMW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">XL Mix Media Pad, 7"X10" Side Wire</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Crisp, clear lines with beautiful shading - easy to mix and match with other stamps. I've been making handmade greeting cards for years - recently I gave stamping a try. I am loving the results! Here's a card I made by using the tall flowers (poppies) with fern stamps from STAMPENDOUS (Summer Leaves set). This is my first attempt, so if you look closely you'll see where I accidently dropped the stamp when I lifted it off the paper. I colored the shaded areas very lightly with fine point markers, then used white and gold nail polish to accent. I outlined the card by lightly stroking ink from an ink pad (I used LSUNSHINE Craft Ink Pad). To give you an idea of the size of the stamps, I always use A2 envelopes, so the card measures basically 4.5 X 5.75 inches. Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't waste your money. The inks are very poor quality. They are too thick out of the bottle, and when you dilute them with even a TINY amount of water, they come out very faint. They seemto have VERY low pigment density, even worse than "student grade" acrylics.
The Methocel is VERY tempermental. I heated half a gallon of water and mixed it 50/50 with room-temp water (all distilled from a jug) and put it in a restaurant-grade blender with the methocel for nearly 10 minutes and only about half of it it went into solution, leaving a 1/4" thick layer of gooey slime on the top of my pitcher of size that I had to skin off with a spoon. I'm a letterpress printer and paper maker with nearly a decade of experience in those areas--I KNOW how to size/mordant paper and mix methocel--but the methocel that comes with this kit is just trash.
I ended up tossing the inks and mixing up colors using Golden and Daler-Rowney acrylics, to get a few sheets of useable marbled paper from my gallon of size.
VERY disappointing...
Marbling requires good-quality inks or paint. You need to have high pigment density, so they don't get too diluted when you thin them down so they will float. Don't waste your money on this kit. Go to a reputable marbling supplier or paper-making supplier and buy good methocel (or better yet, carageenan) and use high-quality acrylics like Golden, or from Galen Berry. Good supplies will make your marbling experiments MUCH more enjoyable and MUCH more successful.
Making art should not make you want to cuss--but this kit had me putting quarters in my "swear jar" all evening... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They love it. My daughter jumped on the Crayola marker maker the moment she walked in the door. We spend easily three hours mixing the colors, and every one of her friends asked to make a marker of their own. There is a printed card that explains the amount of each color required to make certain colors, so there is no guesswork.
The product and some reviews claim to be self contained and mess free. Your child will squeeze each primary color into a vial, and then insert the cotton tubes into them to soak. The cotton is then moved into the marker chamber. There are multiple steps in between to make a mess, and believe me, children will find a way. The colors are washable though, so fear not.
The instructions could be improved. One section called for insertion of the cotton tube into the narrow end of the marker, but it didn't fit. We were stuck on this step for a while until we realized it was the marker's writing tip that should be in the narrow end.
Enjoy it. This is one of a few toys I've found on Amazon that is a safe bet in terms of value and enjoyment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Greatest Thing I've Ever Owned. I pined after the Silhouette SD for months, not being able to justify the price of the machine. When my husband PCS'd halfway across the country - and had to leave a lot of our household dcor behind - the new Cameo had just come out, and I was about to order the SD at the cheaper price. My husband encouraged me to get the new one, rationalizing that the money we'd save in buying new dcor totally justified the price of the machine. He ended up ordering this bundle for me as a surprise, when I still couldn't decide.
This is, hands down, one of the greatest presents anyone has ever gotten me! I don't scrapbook at all, but I'm a big DIY-er and this thing can do almost anything! I've done vinyl art for every wall in the house, customized everything from water bottles to kitchen gadgets, created custom clothes for my son, cut fabric for patterns and appliqus, made holiday decorations, cut stickers and temporary tattooes we printed ourselves, made wooden welcome signs and plaques...
The only downside is, it's an expensive hobby! You can never buy just one roll of vinyl; you gotta buy 20 so you have one roll of each color. I own boxes upon boxes of cardstock and scrapbook paper, printable fabric sheets, heat transfer vinyl, sticker paper, you name it, I probably have 12 of them in six different colors. It's highly addicting, especially when everyone comments on how amazing your creations are.
If you're between this and the Cricut, forget the Cricut! My cousin has it, and could not believe there was a similarly-priced system that allowed you to hook up to your laptop and design anything you want. The Cricut dies are insanely expensive and so limited in what they offer; I can open Photoshop and make anything I can think of, import it to Silhouette Studio and cut! And if you don't have Photoshop, or you're not a graphic designer, Silhouette's online design store has a frillion designs for 99 cents!
I did have some issues with cutting vinyl right out of the box - the machine cut a straight line through half a roll of vinyl - but a quick e-mail to Silhouette's customer service and they sent out two new blades (to replace the two blades in this bundle) and a new roll of vinyl immediately. The customer service that backs this machine is what makes me confident I'll be able to enjoy this machine for years to come.
I'm still using my original two cutting mats, which I re-sticky with spray-on adhesive (any craft store will have this), after maybe 300 cuts. They are a little worse for wear, and probably need replacing yesterday, but they still work great. I've since ordered two Cricut 12x24-sized mats, which work just as good with the Cameo and were a lot cheaper than the Silhouette brand, and it seems like a lot of other media can be used between both brands. I've also started using Oracle brand vinyl, which is cheaper and larger than Silhouette brand, since Silhouette vinyl is becoming harder and harder to find. Keep in mind you aren't limited to their brand, and shop around for better prices; the Oracle vinyl on Amazon is repackaged from another wholesaler, who will sell it to you directly online for less money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Blue Dye + Table Salt. This review is more of a consumer PSA than an actual review, thus the middle-of-the-road star rating.
Understand that Rit is a dye manufacturer. Also not the two ingredients: Sodium Chloride and optical brighteners.
Optical Brightener = weak blue dye. Blue dye is used to offset (not get rid of) the yellowing effect. This is what is used on many "bluing" agents - agents sold for the same purpose (whiteners).
Sodium Chloride = table salt. This is included as a mordant; it helps the blue dye stay in the clothes longer. If you've ever used Rit or other dye to dye cotton fabric, you'll notice they recommend you mordant with salt there as well.
I'm not saying this product does or doesn't work - just that it is nothing more than weak blue dye and salt. Knowledge is power :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this album. The album was a gift for my boyfriend. I wanted to make him a special scrapbook from our adventures but I didn't like anything I was seeing in the stores. When I saw this album I had to have it and couldn't wait for it to arrive. The brown leather cover is embossed with a compass. Combined with the charms it went perfect with my theme. The black pages are a nice touch that adds extra character. They are very durable so they are perfect for any project. I used photo corners and haven't had any trouble with the photos slipping out. Also, unlike many of the album/scrapbooks you find in the stores there were a lot of pages to start your project. I had a lot of pictures but I still had empty pages when I was done. Now we need more adventures to finish filling the book. The book was well worth the money and I will purchase another one from this seller in the future so that I can have a set of matching albums. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I Love, Daughter Loves, Great Gifts Too. Awesome Job Prang. Your child may never want a boring wax crayon again after experiencing the vibrant, bold strokes of a Prang Color Wand. We have purchased the regular as well as these metallics. Our daughter began using about age 2 with supervision. The soft texture of these is similar (a little smoother) to oil pastels and the wide stick allows little hands to do their first paintings and get loads of color down on the paper! I bought the large packs and gave others as birthday gifts with art paper. Children really enjoy what they can accomplish with this product. Older children and grown ups might find them a fun tool for collage and multi-media work. As a former public high school art teacher turned home-schooling Mommy.....Prang gets and A+++ for these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beginners Set. Brushes are great for beginners. They do shed some so be sure to clean them really well before using. This cut down on the amount of lost hairs in my painting. The canvas tote is nice and makes carrying the brushes convenient. The item did have a strong smell when I first received them but as they were able to air out, the smell dissipated.
Pros: Great price, many styles and sizes, nice carrying canvas and plastic tube.
Cons: Hairs shed profusely if not washed well before use, smells to begin with, for beginners-not a serious artist.
I was provided this item at a discount for my honest review. I am not affiliated with the seller in any way. I was not obligated to leave a positive or negative review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These pencils will spoil you. These pencils apply to paper like velvet. The coverage is very good and if you are applying just a light layer for a pastel look the Derwent blender pencil will cover all the white spaces which normally occur when applying a light layer with soft strokes. These are soft core pencils but they sharpen like a dream! They are the best sharpening colored pencils I own. The Derwent products are wonderful. The colorless blender pencils, the burnishing pencil and eraser are indispensable. For such professional grade pencils, they are very reasonably priced too. They are a bit thicker than many or most colored pencils so that may take a little getting used to but the ease of use and great color results make it worth getting used to. You can't go wrong with these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Keeps turning itself off repeatedly every few seconds. Unable to use. I wish that since they went to the trouble of putting it in a box with padding, that the box and the padding hadn't fallen apart and ripped when I first ordered the product. I would like to be able to continue to store it in the box, but it is just floating around loose in there. It does light up. It can get quite bright. The light is consistent across the pad with no spotting or flickering. The control is nebulous. You just keep touching it to get to the next lightest setting. One has to just press and hold and keep holding it for it to get brighter. ADD: After using this light pad I have to agree with some other reviews that the pad does turn itself off incessantly. At first I thought I was bumping the power switch. So I flipper the pad the opposite direction to use it so my hand would be no where near the power button. The problem persisted. Since then I noticed that even when I holding a random edge (no where near the power switch) to set the pad on the table it turns off and on. The power switch is not an actually a switch. It is just a symbol printed on the perfectly flat tablet. I have come to think that the "active" area for turning the pad on and off extends well beyond the symbol. How far, I can't tell. But it turns itself on and off when I am touching the side next to the side with the power button symbol, which is a different side altogether. I used this light pad for a fairly laborious project. I must say that after a while, the constant, sudden shut down of power is annoying at bet and does interfere with my ability to use the light pad for its intended purpose. I finally finished my project with my old "Light pad". I taped my work to the kitchen window. The question I asked myself is, "Is this tablet better than the kitchen window?" My answer, "Only when it is dark out." After trying to use this product for some real work, I found it simply can't hold up to just consistent functioning. A light pad that keeps going dark doesn't seem so much like a light pad. I tried to like this product. I shopped around before choosing. I was trying to use my Amazon Prime and avoid shipment from China. In the end, I simply cannot recommend this product. I regret the purchase. Update Sep 2017. Tried to use it several more times. It shut off every few seconds. Just not able to use it for intended function! Your better off with using a window for certain! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Add some bright and bold color to your world too. I've recently discovered the fun of chalkboard labels, and have been itching to try out some bold colored markers. Here is my two cents regarding the Color Crafts Set of 10 Liquid Chalk Markers.
-Great color selection, with colors that really do pop (if bright is what you want, you won't be disappointed here)
-Easy to use markers, with instructions included (takes a few steps to prime these; make sure you cap the markers before shaking them to avoid color splattering out)
-Endless uses, let your creative juices flow (write a poem verse on a mirror; leave a note on a car window so your sweetie remembers to pick up the milk; go crazy)
-Nice chiseled marker points for writing or drawing (perfect for some of my smaller chalkboard labels); but no worries if you want a round tip instead (just pull the marker tip out with some tweezers and flip it around)
-Easy to remove your works of art from non-porous surfaces (a wet paper towel did the trick when I tested this on glass and on chalkboard decals)
-Good value (sale price is about what I'd expect; and these claim to be long lasting too)
-60 day, no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee (in case you aren't wowed by these like I am)
-Keeping it real: I've yet to find a liquid chalk marker that doesn't smudge some if you touch it. Not a deal-breaker, but something to keep in mind.
I was thrilled to receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review, and I hope I've provided a helpful one too. I shop on Amazon more than I probably should, and consider reviews when deciding how to spend my money too. My bottom line: the Color Crafts Set of 10 Liquid Chalk Markers are even better than I had hoped for, with bold colors that you can't help but notice. Great purchase, I would certainly buy these again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for my aspiring artist. My daughter recently started drawing and sketching on a regular basis. Shes learning some great techniques for shading as well as what all diffrent types of pencils are good for.
This set is the perfect startup set for the beginner. Shes very much enjoying the wide selection of this set.
Im impressed with the durability of the pencils themselves, no broken tips or cracking charcoal at all. Ive even been drawing along side her. I never realized how charcoal can defer the outcome of a drawing so much!! Im definatly very satiafied with this set, at a affordable price!!(others ive seen are a lot more money for less items, blows my mind)
I recieved this set of drawing pencils at discount for a HONEST review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Rainbow Colored Pens. This glitter gel pen set is more than I expected. I was going to give them to my wife, who is an artist, but she said no, let's give them to our niece who is going to college this year. I agreed with her on this one. I thought this would be something she would really like. The pen set comes in a self contained PVS closing case to keep all the pens together. The case is heavy plastic and will hold up well when opened and closed many times over. The pens, all forty eight, come in every sparkly color of the rainbow. These are full size pens not like some on the market. Each pen has a soft index support when writing or drawing. And each pen also has it's own pen cap. And when the pen runs out of ink, this set comes with forty eight refills, one for each color. We took one of the pens out and tested the writing capability and the writing is very smooth, and the ink is very bright. My niece was so excited to get this set as she doodles and draws, and she will put these pens to the test. I can just see her now drawing whimsical images to her heart's content. The best thing is she will never wish she had a certain color, because this has them all. It would have been nice to have these around when my wife was younger and just getting started in art. These pens will make a great Birthday gift, or a Christmas stocking stuffer, for girls and boys. What an excellent product!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great little travel set. I wanted to pack some watercolors while on a recent trip to Paris. This was the perfect solution; the set is small and lightweight (very important for me).
If you haven't tried the Sennelier brand, the colors are very rich and saturated, and load onto your brush very easily. These are artist quality colors. I know these half pans are a little pricey, but like anything else - you get what you pay for.
As in the picture, the bottom of this set slides out as you open the top and serves as a palette. The bottom is also completely removable if you choose to hold it, and makes clean up a breeze. I also like the fact that you can pop the half pans out and switch out colors if you choose, although the colors that are included are a nice selection - plenty for a travel option.
Is there a negative about this set? If so, I haven't found it yet. I can wholeheartedly recommend this product as a travel set, and even a small set to take out to a park and paint the afternoon away. What a great gift this would make for the artist (or budding artist) on your gift list! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect Starter Kit for Model Hobbies and Small Projects. This is my first airbrush/compressor set. I bought it thinking this would be useful for painting model kits and maybe some other stuff, but being new to the hobby and this tool, I didn't want to spend a ton of money on something I might use only rarely.
Since purchasing, I've used this thing with a lot of success:
1. Painted a small 1:35 scale model (worked great!)
2. Painted a hobby decoration for my wife (It was a wooden letter "C" painted with chevrons... on the wrong side)
3. Painted the brass trim at the bottom of a bathroom mirror with some primer then metallic paint. Looks MUCH better!
The Pump:
Seems to work well. PSI adjustment is smooth and easy. It has held pressure well for what I've done, but suspect one with a larger tank would be much better for larger projects (anything over the size of a saucer). But it could be my technique is poor.
The Airbrushes:
The silver airbrushes pictured are dual-action airbrushes one for detail and the other more general purpose. They feel about the same to use and work well, especially after I took them apart and cleaned them.
The black one is a single action airbrush (great for applying primer to models or spraying over a stencil)
I wasn't expecting much as the whole kit was less expensive than a name brand airbrush, but honestly I think they work great! At least for what I'm doing.
I'm sure if you're airbrushing portraits or something, you get what you pay for.
But, if you're just trying to get a taste for the hobby, I'd say this is the PERFECT way to get started. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
quality of their blocks has gone downhill. I have used these watercolor blacks for many years. There was a time when it might have difficult to take a sheet off of the block once in a while and had to be careful or it might rip and ruin your painting, but for the most part they are great. But i have had problems with blocks I have bought in the last 2 or 3 years and it is really disappointing. The sheets are coming off the block. The black rubber around the edges isn't thick enough or strong enough to hold them on. Sometimes almost the whole block of papers will come lose from the bottom board, or it will come apart in the middle on the larger blocks I have bought, and sometimes just the top layer will start coming apart so the painting I am working isn't flat when it dries, defeating the purpose of using the block. I like aquarelle arches paper but I wish they would improve the quality of their blocks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great consistency, needs more color variance. For all intents and purposes, this is just the old creatix paints done in colors that miniature hobbyists would need. Which is great. However, if you need colors that aren't one of the 7 shades of grey, 5 shades of green, 7 yellows, or reds, then you're going to buying your old paints anyway. That and you'll probably still need to thin some of them occasionally. But when they work, they work beautifully. There's enough space in the dropper-style bottles to add any 'additives' that you'd want (matte medium, drying retarder, thinner). Still, after having bought the set, I'll probably just let them run out and get the 3 or 4 colors that I need once those die down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
FOR THE ASKING PRICE BUY TWO. The air-brush is fantastic! Wether you need a new air-brush, a back-up for gloss or dull coating or even a neubie to air-brushing this is perfect. Straight out of the box it sprayed perfectly. Enamels, acrylic enamels,{Tamiya, ModelMaster} the air-brush handled what ever paint I put in the cup. Cleaned easily, comes with all the needles,spray cones and everything else you need. For the price, order 2. The ONLY thing I didn't like was when shipped, no one made sure the air-brush was secured in the foam provided, so it rattled around in side the box during transport. BUT did spray perfectly upon first use, NO NEEDLE DAMAGE. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Based on our experiences. We encountered none of the problems others have identified and regret the problems they had. Three of our grandchildren (ages 14, 8, and 7) tested these products on sidewalk areas outside their home and they worked just fine. When a brief but substantial rain began to fall, they retreated to the family room in the basement and continued to draw, creating a mural. Upon their return outside later, most of their work had been washed away. There were no problems with any of the marker pens, except when used on wet pavement (obviously). Having ten permits a wide variety of color applications. Determining value is highly subjective. This set is not a toy that, if taken care of, will last indefinitely. (Our younger grandchildren play with Tonka trucks their father once played with.) Ink is either used up or eventually dries out. I highly recommend reading all of the customer reviews and then decide. All things considered, I think this is an excellent product...especially on special occasions such as a child's birthday party. One other thought: These pens will also brighten up an idea board during a corporate brainstorming session. Check out the free 22-page eBook, although children (at least our grandchildren) tend to have very specific ideas of their own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
From worry to joyous relief, surprise. I love to color. Coloring is an art form that satiates the artististic side in me that never learned how to draw, only doodle. With an eye for color Ohuhu goes beyond the artists imagination with a plethora of shades and colors, from rich browns, blues, sharp greens, purples, skin tone shades etc... A good coloring set should have variety and allow you to blend colors. This set does both! After frustrations with my muted Sargent coloring pencils, and lack of variety of Crayola pencils Ohuhu was found. Unwilling to part with $48 dollars for the variety I wanted, I left them in wishlist, and suffered with subpar coloring pencils. In angst, a year later at Christmas, I knew I wanted them still, and didn't care about the cost. Worried about the effeciency of these pencils, I took a chance and surprisingly found the size I wanted 48 set had gone down to $20. Then I saw the 72 set was only a few dollars more. So in lieu of the fact that I hadn't treated myself in a while to something decent I bought the 72 set. This was it! Upon arrival of purchase I was completely blown away... These purchase stretched above and beyond my expectation in variety and shade. Please don't settle. Get Ohuhu. I will be using these for years to come! There have been no issues. They arrived in perfect condition. Two observations is 1. The bottom of the pencils (brilliant!) are darker than actual pencil shade on some. And 2. my kit came with colors mixed up, so it might be helpful to organize the colors, thus making them easier to find (#OCDlife). Thank you Ohuhu | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent machine. This machine is awesome! I was stuck between a cricut, this and the silhouette cameo when first looking around. So glad I ended up with this. First off between this and the cameo, if you don't need the extra few inches then save some $$ and go with this one! It does virtually everything the cameo can. One thing that is so nice about this vs cricut is that you can use any image or font to make a cut, it doesn't have to be bought as an extra (though you can). Once you learn how to operate the software the possibilities are endless! I have had this for several months now and so far I have done vinyl letters on plastic cups, paper cut outs and iron on vinyl for tshirts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Deep purple. I'm in the process of re-upholstering my sofa - I got the thing stripped down to the frame, and have rebuilt the foundation layers on the seat and back. Now I'm paused in the project while I decide what color fabric to choose for the long term commitment that the next phase will bring. Since it's nice to have a place to sit while I decide... I pulled out an old canvas futon cover and slipped the old seat cushions and some pillows in it and put them on the sofa as temporary cushioning. The futon cover was off white. One day my daughter had stretched a dark purple sleeping bag over the sofa planning to curl up in the sleeping bag... the color looked great! So.. I ordered a two 8 ounce bottles of purple Rit Liquid Fabric Dye and mixed them into 4 cups of very hot water, with salt, following the directions from the web site for dyeing fabrics in the washing machine. It came out looking kind of berry purple - not pink - but not the deep purple like the sleeping bag. So I ordered 3 more 8 oz purple bottles, and one navy blue bottle and followed the directions again - adding all four in the washing machine and tossing the berry colored futon cover in for another round. It came out perfect! A deep purple / violet color. Now I just have to choose a type of fabric in about this color to finish my upholstery project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
AW HECK YEAH, I LIKE THESE MARKERS. absolutely beautiful markers- JUST LIKE COPICS (honestly way better for the price)
this set is great for layering, has loads of shades and even a few decent skin tones. 1 of the purples is fairly dark which i wasn't expecting from pastels, but you should always test out your markers before using them on a picture you care about, anyways. I'm a paid commission artist who uses these now in many of my projects and i'm actually making more now off of some of the ones i do with these. this is a great set which is well worth the price!
wide range of light colors <3 these also came right on time, with nice packaging, in perfect condition (no damage).
10/10 would reccomend | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the machine.....hate the cost of refills. Oh Mint...I want to LOVE you but I can't. Why? Because your damn stamp refill kits are just SO expensive. There has to be a way to make these refills more affordable and I think Silhouette should consider it as I know many people that are holding back on getting this machine because of the refill costs. I WANT to make stamps but hesitate at the simple fact that if I make 1 stamp, that's less refills I have and they are just so DARN expensive! :(
I love the simplicity of the software and made my first stamp in less than 1/2 hour! That's REALLY quick for me!
Silhouette, PLEASE look at your pricing structure or maybe design and find a way to bring the cost down a bit! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Masterpiece is Right. I felt compelled to write a review here because, much to my surprise, nobody else had. It takes a lot of balls to put the word masterpiece in the title of your record, but in this case it is absolutely warranted. Heavenwood have created a grand metal work here, one that is widely diverse, expertly produced, and totally successful on pretty much every level. Gothic and melodic death meld here seamlessly to create songs that are original, extremely catchy, yet in spite of their grandeur never too cheesy.
2011 was a very good year for metal all up and Heavenwood's Abyss Masterpiece is right up there amongst the top albums of the year. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality and Fun Paint Set--motivates me to paint more. I've used several types of art mediums but had not tried water color. I went to my local art store and said I wanted an inexpensive set. Although these were more expensive than I expected, the very experienced clerk persuaded me to purchase them "if I wanted the best." I've been missing out! These are very nice quality. It is fun to change he opacity by using less or more water. You can get a pretty rich and deep color if you experiment just a bit. I love the small tin. So cool! The tin is just about the size of a deck of cards. I can travel with them. I wish they came with a mini brush set (one mini brush is included). This paint is easy to use and great for beginning and experienced artists. In my opinion there is more control than with acrylics. I love these and will use them often. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Underrated. I can't believe I got this for $14. It's a complete steal. These books far surpass Moleskine art plus in my mind - this A4 gamma not only has more sheets but they are of more consistent quality. The binding will take any abuse you throw at it; these books can be trained to lay flay by turning them completely inside out.
I'm using these for ink studies. The off-white of the gamma is easier on the eyes than the bright white of the epsilon while maintaining the same paper thickness. The trade-off is the paper isn't as smooth, but it's still fountain pen friendly. The ivory hue looks great with brown ink.
I can't wait to fill this up. Very satisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What you see is not what you get. I bought this as a Christmas present for my daughter who is pursuing an architectural degree. The markers are great but the picture showing the vertical stacker is not what you get. What you get is a box of markers in horizontal trays. As a practicing LA and land planner I specifically bought this particular set based on the picture of the vertical stacker for the for the ease of marker selection. There was little sympathy from the Amazon supplier. Art Affinity, that sent the markers through the Amazon Marketplace, said in an email "We double checked on our warehouse. It appears the plastic trays are the stackers for the markers. The picture on-line may be an older picture. We do have someone working to correct that image." They were willing to have me refund the markers for a refund but not to supply the vertical stand. Not an option as this was a gift to a daughter who was some distance away and had already enthusiastically experimented with the product.
Just beware that what you see is not what you get. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Was the best Light Box I had purchased until a recent product malfunction. ********** I reviewed this product and when currently using was happy with the purchase but after light use of about 8hrs a week hobby drawing for the last 3 months the light has started to malfunction and it's never been abused/dropped or mishandled by children in any way. I was very impressed when I started using it as my earlier review stated but I expected it to last longer than what it has. I thought I finally found a drawing light I'd enjoy for a length hier amount of time. I will now have to purchase another and I was enjoying this one immensely.
Lightweight, bright light and easy to use. I'm very happy with my purchase. Yes the button is touchy, but it's easy to get used to when you know what to expect. I wish I had bought the bigger model. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for making fridge magnets. For the price of this Magnet Refill Cartridge and the tool to use it, we save a lot of money making our own magnets for the refrigerator. My son likes to move things around on the fridge and using this, we don't have to have a lot of bulky magnets to hold up the pictures we have on the fridge. They aren't strong enough to use as magnets for much else though. You can put about 1 8.5x11 sheet of paper under and have it stay up (plus whatever you have on top of the magnet for the picture). There is quite a bit lost to excess if you do 1 picture at a time and cut in between. I haven't figured out a way to save on that. And the laminate on top you have to rub after to get the bubbles and white-ish stuff off. But it's still better than paying a photo company! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bristles fell out after using it a few times. I purchased this brush a few months ago for an upcoming large-scale commission I had but noticed that the bristles were falling out the first time I used it. I thought maybe it was just a few loose bristles and since I needed this big brush for a painting I was working on, I kept using it and picked the loose bristles off of my painting with a tweezer. The other day I was using it and when I went to clean it, ALL of the bristles fell out. I had only used it maybe 5 times and cleaned and stored it properly. I have other Liquitex brushes that I've been using for years that haven't fallen apart so maybe I just got a bad one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and love the cut and print. I have had the machine for a few weeks now, and love the cut and print. I took an image from the internet, uploaded it, printed it and cut it. FANTASTIC I also love the fact that I linked my cartridges in a matter of minutes and now ALL my images are available without having to drag out my cartridge or look through my booklet to see if that is in fact the image I was remembering. . .Plus the subscribe feature makes images for projects a snap, If it isn't one I already own I can use one of the many available. I would recommend this to anyone. I have called customer service several times to clarify something and they have been great also. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect Art Supply Kit for Beginners. Oh my goodness this set is so neat....it comes with everything you could possibly need to create a beautiful masterpiece. The wooden case makes storage easy, organized and attractive. My daughter loves all the variety in the case including paints, brushes, a variety of vibrant color pencils, 2 artistic #2 pencils, durable eraser, ruler, metal pencil sharpener and several colorful clay crayons. I did receive this kit at a very discounted rate but will say for the regular cost I would definitely purchase again for my other children. This is awesome quality for the price and a beautiful Beginner set. Thank You!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Less than expected. I was very pleased with how the machine cuts out the pre-installed letter patterns. However there are only 3 fonts per-installed and when I tried to scan letters in it did not cut the centers out(ie: the middle of an "o" ). I called Brother and they were less than helpful. When the Brother representative could not figure out what was wrong he brushed me off by referring me to the manual. Obviously I had already had no success with the manual so I was quite annoyed. I assume there must be a way to do this. I just haven't figured it out on my own yet. I ended up manually cutting out the letter centers....time consuming and annoying because I was expecting more from the machine. So if you are using this for lettering, I would not recommend. Otherwise seems to perform well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK. not great. VERY ODD colors (2 browns! Why. The paint is pretty thin so is OK for unimportant painting but not anything professional. As others have pointed out, the oddest part is the color selection: What are they thinking?! The red, yellow, blue, black and white are OK... but then they give you TWO ugly browns (raw umber and burnt sienna) and an ugly green- not colors that are good for mixing to obtain other colors. (The Basics mix by Liquitex includes MUCH better mix of colors). BUT these are inexpensive so if you are not picky about colors they are fine... I wish they would create a more logical artistic mix of colors and then I would rate higher. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Colors Great, Shades Not So Much. All of these paints are fantastic... except the black and white. The white is super thin and runny, like more than the rest, and it barely covers anything, often not spreading evenly over painting surfaces, instead bunching up like water on wax paper. The black is VERY dominant when mixing with other colors so you only need the tiniest bit, while the white you'll probably need 4x as much as you initially think. Creating gray of a desired shade is an arduous task involving mixing and remixing and adding copious amounts of paint to achieve the desired shade.
One other thing to note is that its hard to mix colors while keeping vibrancy, though I'm not sure this is a problem with the paint itself so much as my understanding of color. Unless you know some stuff I don't, if you want to paint in high-chroma colors outside of what is pre-included, you'll need to just buy more colors.
Personally I plan to stick with this brand and buy more paints, but I'm still frustrated with the black and white. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Crafty & OCD Friendly. Great set for any art or craft project. Another OCD mom friendly product. Simply love the fact that this paint brush set come in carry-all case! I can't even begin to count HOW many paint brush sets I have purchased (usually it's a set of 6 brushes for 7 bucks or so at Michaels) only to have them misplaced by one of my kids. Torture. This set comes with a variety of brushes, 13 in total. Ranges from fine point to broad. I find these brushes to be well constructed. Fine soft bristles. The wooden handles are a nice length to work with. Honestly I like this set so much I don't think I'll let the kids even use it! This set will be dubbed the mommy craft brush set - hands off! Price at $19.99 w/case, considering the quantity and quality of brushes, not to mention the life saving case, I find the price to be fair. Really great gift for that crafty person for the holidays.
Product was received at a promotional rate for evaluation purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worthy of every penny i spend. First, I think this is the best value light pad that worth every dollar I spend on the quality that I can get.
I never thought about having a light pad for drawing before, but now I see why people used it.
It provides clear line when I draw or paint, and the consistent light that provides really do help me drawing.
The light pad is pretty light compare with other light pad, and the power button is pretty simple just a touch.
It helps me trace picture in the background and use photoshop to color it up.
Overall, I am very impressed with the quality the product provide, and I do recommend people who are interested in tracing or hard cord drawing should as least have a light pad which comes in handy.
I received this product with a huge discount in exchange for my honest review.
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Fantasic. I've never written a review before but had to for this item. I was in desperate need of a light weight, sturdy, inexpensive, easy to assemble easel that would hold a 16x20 canvas for painting. I needed 10 of them for a group project. I was short on time, after having shopped around at a number of stores and not being able to find what I needed. I finally decided to try searching online. I really took a chance ordering this without actually seeing it. I was extremely pleased when I opened the box. Not only that, the easels got rave reviews from members of the group who wanted to know where I got them. I was more than happy to share. I would highly recommend this easel for beginning artists and for art displays. Since I have 10 of them, I love how they just collapse and take up little to no space in my closet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great buy. My 9 year old is big into cartooning and drawing. I though it was time to invest in a drawing table so I could "take-back" the kitchen table. I let him choose which drawing table....he picked this. My first thought was, it's a great price!, then I thought are you sure you want blue with grey speckles ( the desk top)? Yes, that was his decision. It arrived yesterday. Packaging intact, product 100% defect free. I am amazed at how great this desk looks! It is great for a kid/teen, heck, even an adult....although I don't know if the overall size is not cut out for one. It was a great buy. I love the drawers and stool that are a part of the drawing desk. The desk top...Love that gray in it. Quality is great. My son picked a winner! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Removable and Reusable, these are Excellent Stencils for All Sorts of Glasses. The DecoArt Self-Adhesive Glass Series Americana Stencils, 6 by 8-Inch, "Party Time" are perfect for wine glass art.
My better half and a few of her friends attended a "wine glass painting" party a number of months ago where a bunch of folks got together, drank wine, and stenciled wine glasses. They had such a good time that they were hooked.
Since then, my kitchen has been full of creatively stenciled wine glasses and coffee mugs that get cured in my oven. The glasses and mugs get both used at parties and given away as gifts.
The self-adhesive stencils from DecoArt figure centrally in this scheme. They are perfect for precision drawing, print and lettering on the wine glasses, coffee mugs, or other smooth, curved surfaces. They are soft and flexible, and their adhesive quality allows you to move them around freely when you need to reposition them. They hold tight to the glass surface without bleeding your paint and are easily removable, too. The stencils are specifically designed for curved surfaces, but they work just as well on flat surfaces.
They deliver a professional looking end result with clean, crisp edges. Best of all, they are reusable.
If you plan to stencil wine glasses or other curved surfaces, these are great. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
FANTASTIC FUN. I was given a sample of there markers earlier this summer and my daughter and wife fell in love with them. My wife is a early childhood educator and she used these markers to do numerous arts and crafts projects with the kids at school and with my little one. They are easy to use, not runny at all and the applications are endless and only set by your imagination. My favorite project they did so far was the "Welcome Home Daddy" signs that were all over my front windows/doors when I returned from a long business trip. My wife recommends these markers to all her parents and co-workers and she has used many liquid chalk markers in the past and none compare to these. Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent quality tracing paper that has never let me down. I've been buying Bienfang tracing paper in both rolls and pads for about 15 years now. The quality is very good. It's translucent enough to trace over multiple sheets, but it is still quite durable. I use it to try out different compositions, to trace outlines of finished drawings with a micron pen for transfer onto watercolor paper, and to protect drawings and paintings as I work. I even keep a sheet over them when I store them to protect the surface of my finished work. My latest roll is 18" x 50 yards, which is perfect for most of my needs. I probably buy this size most often. But, I will have to get the 24" wide roll when I start working on full sized watercolor paintings. It works like a charm. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Booth works great for me. This little booth is great. I used to spray outside, now with this little guy I can spray in the garage without any worry of over spray getting on the vehicles. I did add a secondary high flow fan ducted 6 feet away from primary in attempts not to overspeed the primary, and 3 extra filter layers before and after the secondary fan so the amount of draw is more than double what factory was. I don't spray models though, all portfolio art, with landscapes etc there will be a substantial amount of paint being sprayed in a sitting, so a factory unit I'm sure would be plenty substantial for most. Great little unit for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these Trays. I don't understand all these negative reviews. I have only used these for embossing powders but since I use a lot of embossing powders that have glitter in them, I feel confident in my review. I have the plastic tray with the hole at one end with the cap. You use it and then tap or brush the powder through the hole. Well I have two of the plastic versions on the market and they are absolutely horrible. Regular embossing powder, embossing glitter, doesn't matter it sticks to the plastic tray . Trying to brush it out is awful too . I always have some powder/glitter that stays is the tray. So then I have to go wash them before I use another powder/glitter so the color doesn't mix into new color. Then I have a mess in my sink etc This tray seems like it is anti-static and I have no problems brushing the powder or glitter right back into the bottom. A quick swipe with a glitter cloth and I am done. I have been using these for over a year, and I haven't thrown out a single tray. So yes they may seem expensive for a paper tray to me they are well worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best black - next to India ink. Real black ink without the drying and clogging up a fountain pen that india ink will cause. I despaired of finding a true BLACK ink for my new drawing fountain pen until I read the reviews of Noodler's Bulletproof black. It's true; this is BLACK, not dark gray or slightly blueish black, but real black. And it's smooth for sketching; when dry can be washed with watercolors if you're into that. It doesn't run and stays on top of the surface of most papers instead of soaking through to the back side. Just be a little careful when filling your pens. It washes off most surfaces when wet, including hands, but a tiny splatter dried on my white counter top and was a real bear to remove. Lesson learned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fabulous, buttery paper. A win. I am in love with this sketchbook. The pages are buttery soft, I love the color, I love how my markers and watercolors look on them. I bought this to replace my bullet journal now that its all filled up. I wanted something with similar paper but without the dot grid. I bought this one after some research and I am NOT disappointed. My pencils and pens glided smoothly across the paper. A pen test revealed that only my tombows ghosted slightly, and only when I really pressed them into the page. The only strange thing I experienced was an odd sort of webbing that happened with my ecoline watercolor brushes. Also, the paper got a bit pulpy and pulled a little if I scrubbed the surface with a wet marker tip, but i didn't mind that. The paper did get slightly warped under watercolors, but clipping the page to a stiff sheet of watercolor as backing prevented the warping from getting bad at all. Im uploading pictures of all of my test pages here. Really an incredible sketchbook. I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BRIGHT and long-lasting blue glow. Really pleased. Made an amazing glow table with this. My wife liked it so much, I made a "glow bartop" for the kitchen. A little goes a long way. I made a pecky cypress "glow desk" for my daughter, a bartop for my kitchen (110" long x 18") and I've only used about 60% of the bottle.
The glow is BRIGHT and last for HOURS and HOURS! Seriously, when the sun light comes through the window and shines on the table in the afternoon, the table is still glowing well after dark. It's like having a cool blue nightlight. But in the light there is nothing to give away the fact that it glows, it just appears to be a creamy white and slightly opaque.
As others have said, if you use this with epoxy, use a relatively fast-curing epoxy if you want the powder to stay in solution and not settle down to the bottom of the holes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Creamy and Vibrant colors. I have many brands of oil pastels, so I was completely surprised at the high quality and value price of these oil pastels. They have outstanding color intensity and are creamy but not too soft, and are easy to blend.
They create beautiful, vivid colors that are creamy smooth. The sticks are larger than most other brands; and, the price is unbeatable for this outstanding product.
These oil pastels are great for art teachers, too. Your students will love them. They are simply the best of the affordable brands that I have found anywhere so far. Highly recommend for your creative art work.
I received this product at a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Even Ancient Ink Dissolves. The Koh-I-Noor Rapido-Eze Pen cleaner is amazing stuff. I've used it for years to clean my RapidoGraph pens. I normally dilute this because it is quite viscous. The label suggests a 1:4 dilution for fresh ink.
When I'm working with calligraphy nibs, I keep a bottle of diluted cleaner and give the nibs a quick rinse with cleaner followed by a water rinse. It's a method that keeps everything working well.
I recently bought a set of vintage Speedball nibs off eBay. Some of them had very dried-on ink. They looked hopeless, but after soaking in undiluted cleaner followed by some light scrubbing with a tooth brush brought them back to almost new condition. A short time in the ultrasonic cleaner loosen the last remnants. I wash pleasantly surprised that it worked so well.
This is a 32 ounce bottle of cleaner. I would imagine this would be a lifetime supply for most people. It's a very large bottle.
Of course, I could never recommend using this on skin, but I have found that the diluted cleaner and an old toothbrush will remove fountain pen ink better than anything else I've tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Considering that these are like thirty cents apiece rather than five to ten times . Considering that these are like thirty cents apiece rather than five to ten times that much for a higher grade pencil, I have to give them four stars. They are not aquarelle with the expected brilliant colors, but gouache, with the labor-intensive but still rather versatile handling needs. For some types of art, I think that pencils that go on thin and take two or three coats are to be preferred to those that dump a lot of pigment onto the support. I think that for the price, it may be difficult to find a better similar product. True aquarelle pencils are capable of great subltlety, but so are these, and they don't require the exercise of as much control, especially if you don't want to spend a lot of money on ruined sheets of watercolor paper because the stuff was too frisky. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Product/Poor Service. I'm very pleased with this product but I was disappointed with Customer Service. The item came to me with an electrical problem, and when I notified the supplier they initially didn't wan't to address the problem. They spoke very little English that complicated the problem despite how clear and numbered my complaint was. It became clear to me after their second response that they were not interested in fixing the problem. Finally, after telling them that I will ship it back to them they sent the required replacement parts which was all I was requesting to begin with since I was ready to get started with a lot of work. Again, great product, poor Customer Service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I find this extra useful in shading. I am beyond impressed with the performance of Duoral Watercolor Pencils! I'll begin by stating how incredible it is to be able to create multiple effects with only one tool. By combining the use of these pencils in their wet and dry forms, the possibilities are endless! I will be providing a photo to show you the difference in appearance for each form so that you may see for yourself. When used in the dry form, the color is light and a bit transparent... I find this extra useful in shading. Of course it's also possible to achieve dark tones in the dry form, it just requires a bit more pressure and shading. In the wet form these pencils are bold, the strokes are smooth and literally glide across the paper. The colors are vibrant...simply beautiful!! The tin that they come in is slim yet sturdy and has done a wonderful job in protecting my pencils from breakage. I am very impressed with the performance!! Thanks Duoral!!
Discounted for evaluation | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LED Light Pad/Box - Great for artists/designers/crafting/tattoo tracing/architects - very helpful tool, 3 brightness levels. <div id="video-block-R1ZG29FIVC2NQ8" 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/C161ky%2BJLQS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A15OeneC5kS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Great gift for any professional artist, designer, architect, tattoo artist or just someone who likes to be creative and loves to draw.
This LED light pad/box allows me to get very detailed with my drawings and I can see mistakes I may have missed drawing without the illumination of the pad.
The pad has 3 different light brightness levels. This is awesome for when I am drawing at night I sometimes like to use the dimmest light possible so the light does not bother my eyes if I am sleepy. The brightest level is great & even during the day time I get more light on my art using the pad than what I would if I were just sitting next to a lamp.
I love that the light pad has rulers around the tracing/drawing lighted area so I do not even have to move my art off of the pad for accurate measurements. When I am freehand drawing this allows me to make sure my art is proportionate because I can use the ruler to measure each side.
The other day I tried to draw something without my light pad for the first time and I went crazy without having the LED back-light to work on small details. Once I used the pad I was hooked and can not see how I ever got any art done without having such a helpful tool.
I have used the pad for many projects. I even used it to draw a layout of my new home so that I could map out where I want to put some things and how I would like to set up my landscape. I love to use the pad to trace out different patterns and designs for fun DIY projects with my nieces as well.
The pad comes with a glove to prevent any smearing when I am drawing (which I LOVE that this was included)! Also included was a ready to use pencil that is of nice quality. I was able to use the light pad directly out of the box once I connected it to a USB dock. I am very happy with the product and how portable (thin) it is (I always take it with me in my backpack when I leave home). Sample provided for evaluation and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful when completed. I'm very interested in painting but I have no natural talent so I turned to paint by numbers. I purchased this paint by number kit and was very pleased.
The kit is very nice. Real canvas, decent acrylic paints and three different size paint brushes (and yes, you will actually use all three). I purchased the recommended wood frame and I highly recommend anyone purchasing this kit to do the same. Once the canvas is wrapped around the frame, the creases from the canvas being folded in the box come out immediately.
The entire kit was easy to follow and the painting came out exactly as pictured. The colors are very vibrant. On some of the colors you may have to paint over once or twice to fully cover the numbers and lines make sure to keep the included instruction sheet since that will be very helpful if you paint the entire picture and then realize you need to touch up certain spots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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