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Love love love this paper for Copics. I have no idea where I found this sketchbook originally, so I'm back to buy more here on Amazon. I use Copics (Sketch and Multiliners) on this paper and have never had a problem with it. In fact, I refuse to use anything else anymore! I find blending to be very easy on, and the Copics don't bleed "sideways" which is terrific! This paper is a very good weight for Copic-work, but it's also great with pencils for sketching first. There is no skipping or stuttering when using pencil on this paper. I usually use a Cretacolor Monolith HB pencil.
Note that the tooth to this paper might not be to your liking if you're using markers, but it's the best I've found for my purposes (: | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great tool. First time using a mini iron and purchased as a recommendation from an aunt who has been sewing for many years. I love this little guy! I am in the process of piecing a quilt and believe it has taken hours out of the process not having to get up and go to the ironing board for every seam. I have a snack tray set up beside me with a towel to cover and the iron close at hand. Does a great job of pressing the seam without "stretching" the finished block. You do have to be careful to properly rest the hot plate of the iron on the stand provided as I failed to pay attention at first and have a few scorched spots on the towel. It does get hot and I have only had the iron set on med/high for great results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One-Third the Cost of 2" Foam Brushes at Big Box Hardware Stores and Made in the USA . Jen Manufacturing Inc. 2 Poly Foam Brush (Pack Of 48) were just what my woodworker spouse and I needed for finishing projects or painting. The angled head of the 2 brush makes it easy to use in small areas. The wood handle is about 4 long and in circumference. I use these brushes for craft projects or when painting a room in the house to cut-in as necessary. They work well for getting a smooth finish no brush marks when painting a toy or stepstool that we have made for the grandchildren. Best of all, they are easy to wash and reuse several times.
At one-third the price of 2 foam brushes found in the big-box hardware stores approximately 25 cents vs 79 cents - Jen Manufacturing Inc. 2 Poly Foam Brush (Pack Of 48) are a true bargain. More surprising, these brushes are made in the USA. You won't go wrong buying these 2 foam brushes on Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great as a block out solution for screens. Works great as a block out solution for screens. Three stars because I'm having a hard time getting this stuff out of my screens. The diluted bleach instructions are vague at best. Instructions say to "cover both sides of screen with paper towels and wet with diluted bleach". A nice trick. I guess you would lay the screen down on a paper towel, then place one on top. Pour diluted bleach ( half water half bleach, maybe?) over the area and wait 20 minutes. Instructions say if left on over five days, it's harder to get out. I did two and I'm still working on it.
Bleach irritates the heck out of my skin just looking at it. I would prefer a less irritating water-based solution since I'm using water-based inks. If I'm able to get this out, I'll definitely update. Since I can't find any other reviews, I'm going to assume not many people have tried this product yet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
thin lines it works pretty good. The quality seems pretty good. For the cost an design of this airbrush I figured I would try it out. I needed a second airbrush. I received the item on time. So I put paint in it hook it up to my compresser pull the trigger it sprays decent for the price. I try different patterns of spraying wide.... thin lines it works pretty good. The quality seems pretty good. But when I let off the trigger completely the airbrush continues to spray air. I would assume a manufacturing defect or assembled incorrectly. These things happen. I ended up returning it no problems. If I didn't have the trigger problem I probably would have kept it. If your looking for a cheap airbrush this might be ok as long as you don't have any problems with it. I'm going to just purchase an airbrush that cost a little bit more. Sometimes it's worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Unique. We can't get many photo albums in my country, especially with non-slip-in pages where I can use any size photo. We also liked the fabric cover and were actually thinking of fabric covering an album already. The colour and size were also right. This was really the only vaguely suitable album and we like it.
Pros:
- Beautiful colour
- Fabric cover
- Customisable picture sizes and number of pages
- Seems sturdy
Cons:
- The fabric will get dirty easily and the cheap plastic cover over it is awful. It is a bit like covering your couch in plastic.
- The posts are screwed from both sides, so very difficult to unscrew on your own.
- The index page is unusable because the front of it contains instructions and order forms.
- There are stickers with the model number all over the inside
- I do really wish there was a windowless option. They sell metal badges and that would be far better than a random picture on the front.
Also be aware that the inserts you can buy are not exactly the same; the paper is a bit thinner and they don't match size perfectly.
We have managed to deal with most of these issues and hopefully it doesn't get dirty on the shelves of the people we give them to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
piece of crap. dont waste your money and don't read the fake positive reviews like i did ...i bought this as a v-day gift for my husband....the gun sprays soon as you hook it up...no matter how you put the filtration system on it does not sit right on the compressor,it sits upside down...compressor gives funky smell when kicks off...no instructions as other reviews state....dont waste your money on this garbage,save and buy a nice kit from somewhere else...i also did not waste my time contacting manufacture after hearing bad stories from them the they got me for almost 200 and it won't happen again and i won't purchase anything from amazon as well,these items or this brand or manufacture should be banned from amazon.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not completely as described. The material is not transparent at all. It is similar to but even more opaque than vellum. I wanted to float computer generated text on a piece of multimedia art - this looks like paper cutouts pasted on the page. It does accept paint, markers, pens etc which may meet your application. For my application I ended up using HP Transparency sheets. I sprayed the printed sheets with fixatif and adhered them with matte acrylic medium and then coated the surface wit the same medium. It worked fine - you can still see the edges from certain angles but it is far less apparent than the Grafix film. I did use the grafix film on one piece where I was putting a light font over a dark background - you can clearly see the material but it was acceptable since my only other options were hand lettering or printing on paper and adhering the paper to the art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but separated looking like beads of color. The colors came out vibrant., but separated looking like beads of color. I tried it on a porous surface and it absorbed into it not showing any marbling effects. I tried on silk material it looked great, but took days to dry. They are very messy leaking out of the tube without effort. They have to be stored upright after being opened. Buy the easy marble from Blick much easier just place on water but need gloves and clean up will require some acetone on hand. Yes there is a slight smell due to a solvent in the mix. Otherwise, marble the jacquard way methocel in water and alum soaked material for marbling. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for restoring my old Jordand. This stuff really helped my shoe collection by provided great looking paint to help cover some of my show blemishes. After some hard and detailed work I nearly turned some 10 year old Jordan's into looking brand new. It takes a little patience and hard work but that's easy compared to the outcome you will get on how these shoes will look. If you want it to look the best try and get the polisher to give it that little better finish an you will not be disappointed. I used this with come detail paint brushes I got from Amazon and worked so good. Try it out on some older shoes and work your way up to some nicer shoes and start cleaning them up. It will help you save money on shoes and make them older retro shoes stand out even more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
highly recommend. works great! this takes a minute to get used to -especially because figuring out how far to put all the different types of pens/markers is a serious process trial and error (well, at least for me, being fairly new to the cricut world).
i have successfully used with:
fine point sharpies
sharpie pens
micron pens
staedtler pens (really well)
tombow markers- fine point end
papermate flair felt tip pens (awesome)
precise v5 pens (AWESOME)
that being said, i highly recommend that you make some sort of indicator on your pens/markers once you know how deeply to place them. for me, i just used some washi tape and wrapped it around the pen so now whichever pen i grab, no more guessing, i just use the tape to indicate the depth just like the arrow on the cricut pens.
i love that this saves so much money, because you don't have to use cricut pens and it really allows you to try so many different types of inks and colors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It worked on my glasses. I have high index, no line bifocal, polycarbonate (not glass) lenses -- Variluxe Comfort lenses to be exact -- and they cost about $450 new. I was told I needed new lenses by the optician. I used a Q-tip to coat the lenses with Armour Etch as instructed by the other reviewers -- I had to do it 3 times, let them sit about 30 minutes each time, then rinse with warm water, but the anti-reflective coating ultimately came completely off with warm water and some softsoap -- pretty easy. It didn't remove all of the scratches on my lenses, but without the coating, the scratches are fewer and far less bothersome to see through. Just saying -- it worked for me. Thanks to all the other reviewers for the help! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chameleon Art Supplies Paintbrush Set - 12 Piece - Worked well for our daughter - Nice set. For the third summer in a row, our daughter is working in our county's summer camp program and she has elementary school kids from K through 5th grade. The kids do all sorts of activities tossed in with lessons, and when she first saw this set she claimed it as hers... needing something like this to add to her inventory at school. She is not an artist, but has put this set to good use and does like it a lot.
Her feedback is simple: The brushes work well with watercolors and they are not difficult to clean up afterwards. The variety of brush sizes is very nice and the brushes have held up well without any broken handles or brush heads.
If you would like to see a couple pictures of the set we received, please go back to the set's main sales page and scroll down to where the "Most Helpful Customer Reviews" section starts. Once there, look to the right of that area for the "Product Images From Customers" section. Nice carry case and brush set.
What may really separate this set from others is the stated "Lifetime Quality Guarantee - Hassle Free "Return & Replace" Policy for Life". That is fairly amazing; is the the last set of such brushes that she will ever need to own? We shall see; if an issue arises I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this brush set gratis from the manufacturer and have put the brushes through their paces to objectively find out how well the set performed. My statements here reflect that use.
If you are looking for a paint brush set of this size and style, for use as described above, then our daughter recommends giving this Chameleon Art Supplies paint brush set a try.
Go for it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but the dye worked great for my purposes. I was a bit hesitant because of some of the negative reviews, but the dye worked great for my purposes. I dyed two pairs of white jeans because I could buy them cheaper and more easily than finding the color I wanted. I followed the directions on the RIT website, following the method for doing it in a sink or bucket. I boiled water to make it hot, and also used salt, as recommended. The wine color got very close to the color on the bottle, although I did let the jeans soak in the dye for about an hour, as suggested for the darkest color. I also dyed a pair of light blue jeans; these did not get as dark, but did get a pretty shade of red/purple. Overall, it was a pretty simple process, and I would recommend just using the dye in a basin in the sink and boiling water. I did wash the jeans as soon as I was done dying them so the washer would wring them out, as it was too hard to squeeze all of the water out of the heavy jeans. Using this on white jeans definitely worked well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love my Ravenclaw decal. I love my Ravenclaw decal. I have a Griffendor one on the other side of the bed that represents my boyfriends side. It look grate. The company was very nice, when I had a question about what I can stick the decal on. We live in an apartment and wanted the decal to come with use when we move to the next apartment. So, I asked if the decal would stick on poster board and it dose really well. Now it can be removed from the wall and moved. I recommend looking up the "how to video" that comes with the directions. For me, it was easier to see how it was applied first and then applying it myself, that's just me though if you order it you might be able to read and understand the directions just fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Not Great - Use The Coupon. I bought these at a local well known craft store - one of those that offers a weekly coupon for 40% off regularly priced items. I paid less than half the price listed here - probably about $4 after the coupon. These are not the best quality pencils - I also have a larger set of Derwent pencils - but they are adequate for my use. I wanted a smaller kit I could carry with me along with a small sketchbook and container for water for sketching on the go. I am still learning how to use watercolor pencils and I don't feel I am wasting expensive materials when I use these. That said the color selection is okay except the white pencil could be replaced with a different color. The set comes with a small brush but there is room in the box to replace it with one of better quality, if you wish. My only other complaint is the stiff plastic box is difficult to open & close so I'll be looking for a small tin to keep these in. For the price I'm very happy with my purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Value. The pencils are great, however a lot of the leads inside the pencils are broken which requires sharpening until I have lost a lot of the pencil, they blend well, and they are better than crayola I prefer the Prisma Pencils but that is not a fair comparison... I have to apply more pressure to receive a good color domination, but lighter pressure leaves a nice light color so these pencils work great for detailed pages, they allow you to get into the small spaces with out stressing about getting out of the lines, also I have found they erase pretty well for a colored pencil, still leaves a little but not as much as Prisma Premier... Blending is great I would say these blend very well and I do wish they would make a larger set that would include more of the gray toned colors like Prisma's grayed green etc.. and cream colors you can hardly find in any brand except Prisma... These pencils do have a beige... They are oil based and are great to learn with and since I am learning these are a nice addition... One thing I will point out is that the red is more of a orange and I do wish the reds were more true to color.. These pencils are not thick cored pencils from what I can see...I haven't made up my mind about purchasing these again because of the broken leads, but I would recommend to anyone who is like me just learning this hobby... So I was pleasantly surprised | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So happy I chose this Gel Pen Set. I love this set of Gel Pens. I have always used Markers for my coloring and after trying some of my friend's gel pans decided that I will stick to them as I did not like the blobs that appeared with the gel markers, having to get the pen 'started' and also the time it took to dry causing a possibility of smearing. However when I bought a Fairy Coloring Book I decided that perhaps I needed some glitter on their wings and dresses. I spent ages checking out all the sets on Amazon and decided on this one.
I got the set yesterday and immediately set to work trying out the colors. It was in the evening when I did this and I must say that although the colors were fine by artificial light now in the day light when I looked at them again they are really wonderful. They do seem to be different, albeit by a fraction. I can't wait to try the glitter ones on the fairies and like the way the gel is uniform and not clumpy as with some I tried. I like the way that I only had to "scribble start' 2 pens before the color set down, the rest flowed from the beginning (unlike others I tried and have heard members of my coloring group saying that they have to "start" them off quite frequently.) The regular colors are bright and the pastels are fine too. The Neons are bright and flashy as they should be, but I do not think I will use them much in my work but that is not their fault. I have not used multi colored ones before and am looking forward to seeing what they can do. I have not had a problem with smearing and I think it is because you only get the amount of gel needed to color and as it dries quickly it has not time to smear.
After checking most of the Gel Pen Sets I am very happy I picked this one, not only do you get 12 more pens then the usual 48 offered. Once I removed the useless strip of plastic you are supposed to slip under the tops of the pen, and just pressed the pen into the grove I found they all stay in place. You can buy this 60 piece Gel Pen Set with confidence, it is everything they say it is and more.
Finally I want to say that I think I must be one of the few people who actually paid full price for these Gel Pens. I wish sellers would not do this, I can understand why they do, however many of the buyers or interested people I know of don't bother to read reviews from the "professional" reviewers. This is a completely unbiased report. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
24 Colored Pencils Have Very True Pigments & Come Pre-Sharpened. The 24 Colored Pencil Set by BTOOP are great. The colors are vibrant and true, which is indicative of high quality. The color that appears on the paper is the same color of the pencil, which reflects the quality of these awesome pencils. They are also already sharpened, which is another bonus. The pencils are not too soft, and remind me of a lead pencil. I believe I will get great use out of these and they will surely last a long time. The 24 colors provides a wide selection of shades to create any type of drawing I can imagine. I am so glad I was chosen to receive a sample of these, gratis, in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion and feedback. I would absolutely recommend these and they would make a great gift, too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's a good overall set, but the easels don't work entirely. Love the multiplicity of supplies that came with this kit. The pads are good stock, the paints are rich colors and the brushes smooth and make even smooth strokes on the canvas. There is a wide variety of brushes to paint details and big picture. The pallet is great, too. It washes easily with a paper towel and soap and water. What didn't work was the floor easel. It doesn't hold the canvas steady. We've worked it, but it just doesn't stay put. The recipient uses the table easel and loves it. The draw doesn't open, though, despite the picture. Again, we've tried, but with no avail. Overall, it's okay. If everything worked it would be better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth the price. The guide on the board itself for cutting and folding envelopes, as well as the ruler cutting guide are difficult to read. Black ink would have worked so much better than a gold color ink on an ecru colored device. We R Memory Keepers does nclude a much larger, and easier-to-read guide in black and white, but it is in metric. When I asked them about it, WRMK sent an email with a .pdf version of the chart with inch increments. You'd think they'd include this with their punch board! Also, no matter what size or how elongated your card is, the envelope you create on the punch board will be a square. In the U.S., square envelopes require more postage than rectangle envelopes. Had I known this I'd have just stuck to cutting out templates and using them instead of spending so much money on this punch board. If you want square envelopes, you don't need an $18 punch board to make them. If you want rectangle envelopes that fit your cards properly, this punch board ain't gonna do it for ya. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Will purchase again when I run out. I used this to attempt a photo transfer using a laser printed color photo (reverse it before printing!) to wood. It worked beautifully! I could not be more pleased with it. I was unsure how much medium I would need in order to transfer the photo, but it was not much at all. I will say that there is some discrepancy in instructions for how to do this... some people say to apply to the picture and then place it on the wood and others say to apply the medium to the wood and then apply the paper on top of it. I tried both because I got a little overzealous in my sanding when it was dry... I did better applying mine to the wood, waiting overnight for it to dry thoroughly, covering the piece with a damp cloth for about 20 minutes, then using wet fingertips to remove the paper. I did need to stop and remoisten several times to get all the paper off, but when you start seeing the picture, you need to work more carefully.
I ended up sanding the edges a little, staining it, then sealing it. It was a gift for a friend and it was a big hit.
PROS: Lots of medium in this package so you can do lots of projects with it. Non-toxic, no fumes or stink, easy to use.
CONS: Be careful not to apply too much as it is hard to get off when it oozes from under the edges of the paper.
Conclusion: I'll be back to buy it again when I run out. It was a good purchase and fits my 1/$1 rule (which means I'll get at least one use for every dollar I spent on it!). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for so many uses. I used these Chalkola pens that I used for a big chalkboard wall that I made up at home. I used the white for the "hello FALL" handwriting (picture below), and decorating the aluminum buckets (picture below) and they are so much fun to use! I love the bright and bold neon colors that were included in my pack from Chalkola and they are very easy to write with. In order to 'activate' each of the pens, you do have to shake them and then press down on the tip until the chalk paint starts to come out, but you only need to do that once for each pen and you're set to go!
I like that the points are so fine and precise on these Chalkola chalk pens- it means I can do fun detailed work, like my attempt at an abstract pinecone, and the paint works on multiple surfaces, so I have gotten a ton of use out of this ten pack of neon colored pens. I still think my toddler is a little on the young side to be maneuvering these independently (more so because of the fact that he bangs everything, so I have a feeling that the tips would be destroyed in seconds), but I can see these being great for kiddos who are a little bit older, as the regular chalk we have for my son leaves dust all over the floors when he draws that I constantly have to clean up. With these chalk pens, there is no dust left over, or messes to clean up, and although they don't wipe off the aluminum cans or chalkboard once they've dried, they are easily wiped clean with a wet washcloth. I'm also really impressed with how vivid the colors are - even the purple and brown show up very strongly on the black chalkboard!
As I mentioned, for this project I used them on both the aluminum buckets as well as the chalkboard, but these Chalkola chalk pens can be used on any non-porous surface and I can do so much with them! You can use them on your mason jars, ceramic jars, DIY projects, to leave personal notes on mirrors & calendars, chalkboard stickers, chalkboard contact paper, tile, metal, plastic, thank you card, accessories, glasses doors, cafe menus, gym boards, sewing patterns on fabric, marking expiration date on food canisters & containers, chalkboard labels, business folders, lunch menu for school, kitchen, mega mugs, Plants, and even in the garden! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
ATTRACTIVE, FUNCTIONAL & GOOD VALUE. Great for what I need it for which was to display a canvas painting for which there was no way to put a hole in the wall for a nail to hang it with.
However, as simple an item as it is, I could not figure out how to telescope the item. It would be so much easier if a verbal description were given, in addition to the pictures, for people like me who cannot decipher pictures when putting things together. Someone else figured it out immediately for me from the pics!
I put a piece of canvas art on it, and it looks great. The item has a great price and is very functional. The only drawback for me, as I stated already, is that one or two paragraphs next to the pics would have helped me immensely! I actually thought from the pictures that a piece was missing. However, I am in the minority on this I am sure. I just wish manufacturers of everything would take the time to do a verbal description for people like me who have trouble with understanding pictures when it comes to assembling anything.
As stated, I am very happy with the easel itself. It is attractive, does what it is intended to do, and the value is good!. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bad plug. Very good light board, but terrible design for a classroom. If I just used it at home, it works great, nice low profile and plenty bright. I bought a couple of them because I'm an art teacher and the problem is the power supply. The chord is NOT permanently attached, and that little plug in the side of the light is flimsy and the kids wiggling the connection out of regular use has ruined one of the two lights I bought after ONE DAY of use! No way to repair, just junk. It partially worked out though, I then had an extra power chord after the other one was stolen because it's the same power supply that Samsung cell phones use, and I guess one of the kids figured they'd just take it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a nice lightweight little case of watercolors. This is a nice lightweight little case of watercolors. You get 24 highly pigmented tabs of watercolors in two stack-able trays. You can remove each tab from the trays also if you prefer. It comes with a tube of white watercolor paint and a paint brush. A little water goes a long way and the colors are true to what they look like in the tabs. I like that even after I use up all the paints, which will be a while, the case, trays, and tabs are reusable. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the brush. It started shedding almost right away and was really hard to control accuracy. I think I will stick to my own brushes. I received this paint set at a discount for my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great fun at my son's LEGO-themed Birthday Party. I bought these for my son's 5th Birthday party, held at an indoor play area. During the cake/food portion of the party, we needed an activity to entertain the kids. I found free LEGO coloring sheets on the internet and had them printed on large paper which we used on top of the tablecloths as runners. We then scattered these crayons all around and let the kids color while they ate. It was a BIG hit, and then they took the crayons home with the other party favors.
The novelty of these is pretty ingenious. They do stack like LEGOS, but don't lock together. The colors are nice and bright, though they don't color very well. They aren't nearly as nice on the paper as Crayolas, but for this party, they got the job done.
If you really want to be able to color, stick to Crayolas. But for a novelty use, like this party, they are GREAT fun!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I like it fine except for the usb power connection. I like it fine except for the usb power connection. Was loose from day one. Had to jiggle it and try and hold it just so to keep the power on, would go off randomly when moving it to adjust drawing angle. IRRITATING to say the least. It finally went off and wouldn't come back on right before a deadline. I felt like snapping the board in half and throwing it in the trash. Glad I didn't.
Later, since I had nothing to loose I split the back open with a knife and popped out the little circuit board with the usb connector, then using a pair of pliers and a cheap soldering iron I heated up the little tabs that hold the usb port to the board and removed it, snipped and stripped an old usb cord, soldered the red and black wires to the + - spots under where the usb connector was, and - presto! It's alive! Stoked. A bit of hot glue, stuck it all back down, now I have a solid connection that won't blink out on me, longer cord now too! Should have come this way. I know a lot of people seem to have the same problem. Sorry I didn't take more pictures, but it's pretty easy to figure out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love these pens. I love these pens. This was my first purchase of a non-known brand. Until now, I have only used the name brand, artist quality products. I use them for Bible journaling, zentangle, dangle, and tangle art. The nibs of the pens may be different sizes. The standard or true colors appear to be fine, the milky are bigger or the ink comes out in a larger line. The milky pens are not my favorite and that may be my problem as I have not figured out a great way to use them. But let me tell you the other pens: standard, neon, and glitter are GREAT!!! The glitter pens are my favorite. These pens dry immediately, are not sticky, and the glitter does not overwhelm the rest of the project. My favorite glitter pen color is green as it is perfect for foliage.
I will be ordering multiple sets for personal use and as gifts. I am THRILLED they included duplicate pens. If you use the same color on a large art project, you will be glad that you have duplicate pens, too. In fact, I wish there were 5 standard black pens as I outline everything and work as well as the most expensive artist pens. At this price point, I can purchase additional sets to have the additional pens I use the most.
I read the reviews that complained about pens that had leaked prior to arrival, probably during shipping. I highly recommend contacting the seller, I believe they will make it right. In fact, I have not given a negative review unless I have contacted the seller. In my opinion, pen leakage may not be due to the seller, here's why and my personal experience. On the day this product arrived, the delivery man threw the Amazon packages over my gated fence. I had several deliveries that day, was home, and my gate was unlocked. I was expecting there to be major damage to everything since I saw him throw the boxes at my front door...about 25 feet. Copied the truck number and reported. When I opened the pens, two had "just started" to leak, but the clean up was easy with no damage. If I had not been home, it could have made a mess, but it was not the seller, nor Amazon, it was the one driver who didn't bother to open my gate. I am a prime member of Amazon and order everything from Amazon because of the 2 day delivery. I have never had any broken products in over 15 years.
If you have an issue with the Smart Color Art, email them. They provide their contact info in the package. They will make it right. Not many companies will do that today. Try these pens, you will not be sorry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good but not great. We got the machine fast. We use it to heat press everything from shirts, Hoodies, pants and more for our business. You'll need to get an IR Thermometer to get more accurate temperature reading for the over plate temperature. Our machine in particular needs to go to about 390-400 degrees to reach proper transfer heat. The pressure is somewhat problematic as the pressure is only focused in the center rather than the whole press like hotronix and can take time to properly align the garments. We'll use it for now but eventually will get the higher end hotronix press when budget gets bigger. Overall satisfied but be sure to practice a lot to get a full understanding of my review and experience with this particular machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Budget Colour Pencils - very much above the average. These are budget coloring pencils; they are rather good. I didn't purchase them from Amazon (paid $7.80 for the 24 pack) and I have used them quite a bit in the last month. The selection of colors is adequate, but I noticed another reviewer listed the colour numbers with their corresponding names and when I checked my set, there were differences. Sorry I don't have a list of the names but will approximate them [see the bottom of this review:
Okay, what I like. I like the colour choices and that they were easy to use; no need to press hard to get them going, or to lay down really good colour. I've used them for drawing and colouring books. The quality of the colours is good, and much better than say Rose Art or Crayola.
On the other hand, once you lay the colour down, there's no getting them on the page any better - they are waxy and so once they're down, that's it. but remember...these are budget pencils. They're NOT Faber Castel or Derwent or Prismacolor so don't expect that kind of quality. I would recommend them to the casual 'borderline serious' user on a serious budget.
My 24 count box came with these:
301 white
304 red
307 yellow
309 sunflower yellow
314 orange-bright
315 orange-dark
318 orange-red
327 raspberry-ish
329 fuschia
330 peach-pale
334 magenta or hyacinth
343 royal(ish) blue
345 blue - medium
350 marine blue
353 blue - deep
362 evergreen
363 seafoam green
367 green
370 lime green
376 brown
383 mustard/gold
388 carmel brown
396 grey
399 black | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Missing extra erasers but works well. I have used almost the entire first eraser this came with and Im lucky I ordered the refill pack along with it because mine didn't come with the 8 refills promised in the description. It also didn't come with the blister card which makes me wonder if this is a refurbished or used product.
Despite my qualms I love this eraser so far. It erases Prismacolor colored pencils better than any other (non battery-powered manual) eraser. Of course some colors will never be lifted completely but you can usually remove enough to obscure any mistakes or add highlights.
This is a useful tool and Im glad I finally bought one, missing erasers or not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The old paint was awesome! The new cans of pumpkin orange doesn't paint . The old paint was awesome! The new cans of pumpkin orange doesn't paint for anything. When I say new I'm talking about the paint+primer. They changed the way the paint applies to what you're spraying and they changed the nozze on the can too. If you're too far away it barely will apply to anything, and if you get closer it's next to impossible to avoid the paint running. What was once an awesome can of paint is now garbage. I am now in the process of trying their Decorator gloss enamel in pumpkin orange so I will get to see how that will work for me. If you are going to paint something that you want to look nice I urge you to buy one can and paint some srap steel or something first in a vertical position and you will be glad you didn't waste that much money on this stuff | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for protecting pencil tips. The Sav-A-Point pencil protectors are great for keeping pencil tips from breaking and also from pencil lead rubbing off inside your briefcase and backpack.
They fit most of my pencils, including the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Paper-Mate-Mirado-Black-Warrior-Medium-Soft-Lead-Pencils-12-2-Pencils-2254/dp/B00006IEES/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Paper Mate Mirado Black Warrior Medium Soft Lead Pencils, 12 #2 Pencils (2254)</a> and Sanford yellow wood pencils. It is too small for a a couple of pencils laying around my office, but it fits most of what I have.
I should mention that the pointed end is open. Since my pencil tips do not extend that far into the cap, it is not a problem for me. If you have thin pencils or a sharpener that creates a pointy tip, then the tip might stick out. FYI... I use a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Staedtler-Tub-Pencil-Sharpeners-double-hole-sharpener/dp/B001E67Z16/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Staedtler Tub Pencil Sharpeners double-hole sharpener</a>.
The cap is made of clear plastic which makes them difficult to see and easy to misplace. My workaround is to stick a piece og color tape on it.
Overall, I'm satisfied with this product.
PROS:
- Does the job of protecting pencil tips
- Fits most of my pencils
- Inexpensive
CONS:
- The tip is open. However, my pencil tips do not stick out.
- It's clear and can become camouflaged on a busy table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Crafty Queen in Love. My creative brain can not keep up with these!! I wanted something that I could draw on our seasonal little chalkboard that I change about 5-10 times a year. These are perfect!! I use the chiseled tip to draw details. I found these much easier to 'wash off' if you use them on a well-primed chalkboard (Make sure you've used regular chalk on it and wiped it with a dry cloth before using these). I can't wait to use these on other crafts. The pens have to be primed (same as any other 'paint' pen) if you do this carefully and gently then there is no leaking. I got this product for free/discounted, but all opinions are my own. Great for older kids, but I wouldn't let the younger ones (Under three) use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Does NOT wipe off with water...or anything else. First, I should say that the markers did write beautifully (which is why they got two stars instead of one) and I thought I had a winner...until I tried to erase them. They do not come off at all! I have a very expensive sandwich board type chalkboard that is completely ruined now. I will have to paint back over it with chalkboard paint, which I'm hoping will work. I used these on another type of chalkboard as well, and while it erased better than on the sandwich board, you can still see the letters faintly. Even fingernail polish remover didn't work. I will definitely be sending these back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Results may or may not be as expected. First off, this is a mop brush. Wet, the bristles are not stiff at all. It's intended purpose is to hold a lot of water (paint) and to be able to distribute it across the paper in broad strokes. Imagine blocking in loose washes of color. (I like how much water it can hold.)
Having said that, when wet, you can get a workable "point" at the top of the bristles that you can somewhat "draw" with, but this is still not meant to be a instrument of precision. If you need to be detailed, look for a round brush instead.
This is a #2 brush, but don't expect to compare it to say... a #2 round. It's more the size of what you'd expect from a #12 round.
This is my first time working with a squirrel bristled brush and I think it will take some getting used to, in order to fully understand it's capabilities. From what I read, the hair is more susceptible to breakage so keep that in mind when washing & storing this brush.
This is a very lightweight short handled brush. I'm giving it only 4 stars because it seems almost a bit too short & too light. Think of the weight of a single chopstick from the Asian restaurant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Price, Bad Directions. I was looking for an Easel to use in small groups for my classroom-with a budget in mind. The Easel came quickly and in 2 separate boxes. When I opened it I searched and searched for the directions, no where to be found!! I think the sheet I thought was just a product list was actually the directions.
1st attempt-- failed. The different nuts and bolts are not labeled at all so a novice will have some trouble.
2nd attempt-- unclear directions lead to unclear set up. I ended up getting very frustrated and leaving it in my room.
3rd attempt -- I eventually asked the custodial staff about my easel woes. Luckily they were able to help me--if it weren't for them I would have had to pay to return it!!
It's a little wobbly and not as tall as I thought it would be. Definitely cannot be used for whole group instruction like I had hoped. Also, doesn't really fit chart paper like it said. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Metallic markers VERY difficult to erase from chalkboard. I am editing my review because I'm impressed with the seller communication. They sent an email after item was received to check on my satisfaction, I let them know I was disappointed in the metallic markers and they (without my asking) refunded my item. I was happy with the regular pink one- and think those will work fine- just the metallic needed some work to be able to erase, hopefully as seller said "it was a bad batch" only.
I am super disappointed by the METALLIC pens it came with, which was the only reason I bought this set . They are VERY hard to get off of your chalkboard. I only used the pink in the regular color and that came off just fine- but I had to use a dry sponge to basically kind of sand off the metallic colors. I have used the chalk markers on this chalkboard for coming up on a year and never found any to be so hard to remove. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Superbly built....with a problem. I was in love with the lightpad when I first read about it, and as soon as I saw the 17" x 24" model decided to order it. The finish, package, and operation of the lightpad is pretty slick. I was really enjoying it for a few months, until a few weeks ago, it flickers oh so slightly after being on for a few hours. I am a pen and ink artist, who practically lives in front of the lightbox, and this flickering is very distracting. It may do this for a minute or two, then will glow solidly. I am going to contact the manufacturer for a replacement under warranty, or talk to them about what I could be doing wrong (the unit doesn't get hot, its on a level surface, etc). So at this point I'm giving it 3/5, until the current problem I have is fixed, then it would be a 5/5. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very tiny, like thumb tiny, but perfect for my needs. This is a very tiny stamp and because they always put the dimensions in the stock photos, I knew this going in. I'm sure someone down the road will complain about size because they didn't look at the product info. Excellent quality. Stamps perfect. Cleans up brand new with Memento Inks. I don't need to practice with this like I do with some of my small Hero Xmas stamps that don't stamp perfect with different pressures. I also can still color in the flowers with my copics and it looks great. I use this and similar "handmade by" stamps for the backs of my greeting cards. I'll use it for receipts in my etsy shop too. Thanks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Some of the BEST watercolour paint around and at a great price. Some of the BEST watercolour paint around and at a great price! They have a honey like consistency and 80% of the colours offered are single pigments, which is want you want. No issues with muddying when layering due to high pigment load. These are just as good as other "Artist" quality paints and even better than some of the most expensive around such as Bockx, Art Spectrum and such which by the way, are outrageously priced.
These rival the quality of Winsor and Newton 5 series and Daniel Smith. I also love MaimeriBlu, Da Vinci and Holbein, even though Holbein has the worst information on their labels and you need to be careful with blends and fugitive pigments. I only get certain colors with these paints. I really cannot afford Daniel Smith and will not pay $30 for a Winsor and Newton paint color in a 15ml tube!
The only thing is that MG paints do stain, so lifting could be an issue.
Highly recommended.
So here is my recommendation in order:
M Graham
MaimeriBlu, Holbein
American Journey (made by Da Vinci), Da Vinci
Daniel Smith, 4th only due to cost
Some that you might try as they get a bad wrap:
Lukas, recently reformulated from what I hear they are good but I have not tried them yet
Old Holland, old school manufacturing, but try and see if you like them
I get just a few colors with these brands as I am scarred to invest anything substantial due to conflicting reviews.
NO's
Schmencke will crack on you, even thought great paint colors they do not last. also lightfast issues
Sennelier are great color but you end up using twice as much as they are really runny | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better than what I anticipated after reading reviews. After a lot of research, I decided on the ecraft. I won't give it a five, but probably very few products can perform to that level. It can be a bit finicky, but once you figure it out, it works really great! I just cut 600 sheets using one blade, but the real beauty of this machine is that I created the cut in Illustrator and saved it as an .svg file and loaded the paper in the tray. Had to adjust the pressure, but the 80# card stock cut very well. I figured out a way to get the paper to feed relatively straight...really important for pre-printed pieces. I got much better results without that paper support thing and held down the drop-in guide for letter size paper while feeding. Also, I cut them one at a time...could not get the paper to feed one at a time as a printer does. Made sure the paper had no curl from printing in my color laser. I am very happy with this machine. I plan to test on more advanced cuts. How much time I saved by not having to use a mat I can't even imagine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I bought a beautiful formal dinner table with eight chairs. I bought a beautiful formal dinner table with eight chairs. The upholstery on the chairs was hazelnut (light tan) with diamond patterns lightly embroidered on the chair seats. Well- formal dinners and cats put stains on the chairs- even though they were scotch-guarded. Bought this product and tested on one chair- it was amazing! The paint did not harden the upholstery at all. As the seats were light anyway, the color absorbed well. I can still see the pattern on the seats. Great product- as the chairs were almost $400 a piece, I really didn't want to have to re-upholster eight chairs. Saved me quite a fortune! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wish the pages weren't so cute. I searched everywhere online for an inside look at this book before I bought it (I live overseas where they're not available) but didn't find it. I like the concept of this book, and want to start using it but need to build up things to smash in! The only problem I see is that some of the pages are too cute to cover up, leaving less space for me to stick stuff in. I was actually looking into returning it, but after the deduction in shipping it back, I would have received less than half of what I paid for it. The pen and glue stick are bulky, but it's nice to have that readily available. The back pocket is very tight, doesn't hold many papers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great start-up set, just one little glitch. I received this set today. A few things of note: the yellow paint in the paint package had been leaking before I received the package and there was dried yellow paint on the directions and on a few of the paint bottles. I would have given five stars had it not been for that leak. The gun in this kit does have a small reservoir for paint, so as long as that isn't a problem for your needs, everything else was perfect. The compressor is very quiet and I was able to get my son airbrushing straight out of the box. The gun is very high quality and the paints are great for practicing on paper. The paints are not for fabrics so if that's your end goal, buy some paints and a paint thinner, you need to thin out thicker paints for the fine needle in this gun.
If you're new to airbrushing, I would HIGHLY suggest that you purchase an Iwata cleaning pot and a spray box, if you can afford it. The aerosolized paint hangs in the air so it's not really safe to breathe that into your lungs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I got this product with great anticipation for the awesome results that were sure to . I got this product with great anticipation for the awesome results that were sure to come. I am no novice at baking, cupcake decorating, etc. I have a buttercream recipe that is like eating air. Almost always, I am asked where I bought the cupcakes I bring to functions, they look that good. Not tooting my own horn, just giving background qualifications for why I feel I can accurately assess this product's effectiveness. On to my review...
I found this a cumbersome set up. To be able to functionally handle the three bags, you can't put much frosting in each bag. This means stopping and refilling often. Not good if you are in a time crunch or have a large number of cupcakes to frost. Or if you don't believe you should have to refill every 4 cupcakes. My second beef with this is that I busted several bags. I can see that with a thick, heavy frosting, but not one that is no heavier or harder to pipe than yogurt would be. On the same note, it is, for some reason, hard to squeeze out the frosting. I thought perhaps it was my tip, but removed the tip and found that it wasn't going through the three pieces easily... Maybe it had to do with the triangle shape of the three pieces. I also found it troublesome to get the outer ring that holds the three pieces together screwed on. Maybe mine was defective, but it did not grab threads on all three pieces well, two of three most of the time but not all three. Doesn't do any good if it only screws together when it is not being used with frosting.
Even if you can deal with all this, trying to get uniform appearance in the frosted cupcakes would be one too many headaches to bother with, in my opinion. I see that some people have had success with this product, not sure what went wrong for me. Maybe it is best used with a certain type of frosting or something. Anyhow, if you do get this, make sure you keep all documentation needed to return it... You may find this more trouble than it's worth. So disappointed, I usually love Wilton products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for artists, only for suckers. I was a little suspicious of the product we received when I noticed the sticker holding the lid closed on the box was placed on top of another sticker that had previously been cut. I was worried we had received a product that had previously been returned. Nevertheless, we opened the box and everything seemed to be in order. That was until we tried to use it. We watched the instructional videos and made the "thank you" example just fine. However, after only a few small projects, the device started ruining every piece of paper we tried to load into it. Clearly we had received a repackaged product that had previously been returned which included a blade that was no longer sharp. What makes that even more clear is that the $25 "gift card" for purchasing designs from their site said it was an invalid code. We tried it at least 10 times and were very careful to ensure we were typing it in correctly. I would assume that whoever they sent the device to the first time used the code and they failed to replace it when shipping it to us.
The software that ships with the device is EXTREMELY limited. Do not buy this device with any expectations that you will be able to make your own designs. Anything you want to make that does not come preloaded into the software requires you to purchase additional designs from them. It wasn't always like this. Previous devices could be used with third party software to create your own designs that you could then cut using a Cricut. The companies that made that software were being threatened with legal action if they did not stop selling that software. Even if you somehow get a copy, it does not work with the Cricut Mini. It would be understandable if this functionality was missing because they just did not build it, but they actually invested time and resources into blocking you from using YOUR device how you want to use it in order to support their shady business practices. That's like buying a digital camera only to learn you cannot take your own pictures, you must buy them from the camera's manufacturer. If that sounds like a worthwhile purchase, then this is likely the product for you. Otherwise, my advice is to look elsewhere.
In summary, if you do not mind the risk of receiving a used product, or if you do not care about being able to make your own designs and do not mind constantly shelling out gobs of money to this company, by all means purchase this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No more eye strain looking throught a hazzy glasses. After reading several other reviews about the problems with the anti-glare coating, I decided to give this a go and I must say, I'm very pleased with the
results. The lenses are now free of annoying hazzy scratches.
And to think, I was going to have a new pair of computer glasses made for about $200( I have a stigmatism). I'll be saving that $200 for something else now.
I applied a thick layer of Armour Etch to both sides of the lenses with a Q-tip and waited about 5 minutes. I then rinsed off my glasses in warm water and
patted dry with a clean soft towel. Then I applied Optic Guard optical cleaner([...]) and lightly buffed with a special eye glass cloth....
I can see clearly... and no more eye strain.
One Note: I have plastic lenses.
OK, more Notes: Never use a paper towel, or even a Kleenex, to wipe your glasses with. That's how my glasses accumulated the hazzzy scratches in the first place.
Any paper product will act like sand paper in your lenses. Always rinse off with just H2o, any dirt/dust first, use a soft cloth to dry and then
use your cleaning solution to polish them up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Like. They smell pretty strong (not a big deal), bleed like you wouldn't believe (med-darks bleed so much more than lights), and the color chart that comes with them isn't accurate to what they look like on paper; I highly recommend making your own. They can get a little squeaky when using them quickly (like nails on a chalkboard, but mild), but that's honestly not a huge issue. They're a little hard to get used to in my opinion. Also, they dry much lighter than when first applied so that is something to get accustomed to.
On the plus side, they go on smooth. Med-dark colors are very vibrant and 'in your face' (in a good way) and lights are soft (almost like water color) but still plenty saturated (in color). They blend and layer nicely (as long as you don't over work them). Nib is firm yet super soft, feels really nice when applying.
This particular pack doesn't come with many light colors and has a lot of greyscale markers (warm and cool) so you will need to purchase extras. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Product but Stains Clothes. This watercolor set has proved very durable for our 4 year old. Each pat of paint is large and deep, and it has held up well, despite her heavy-handed treatment over the past 6 months. The colors ARE vibrant, as the other reviewers have mentioned. However, THE WATERCOLORS ARE NOT WATER SOLUBLE FOR STAIN REMOVAL as some other kids' watercolors are. Right now, I am on my 3rd stain removal method to try to get the stains out of my daughter's outfit. This is when I wish the colors weren't quite so vibrant! She's been neat so far, so I didn't notice the problem, but next time, she will be in an artist's apron and I'll get those sleeves out of the way. I would not recommend these paints for messier or younger children (under 3). The paint is so durable that it has even stained my ceramic bathtub (fresh paint was on her foot) and it's lasted through two baths! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful. I started my own painted shoes buisness recently and I needed a good set of paints that could take me a long way. Golden, I always knew was a high named brand and when I got high flow, I knew it would be good; but also I was taking a gamble since it was a form of the paint I haven't worked with. I painted a beautiful pair of shoes out of this pair and I couldn't be happier! The colors are very vibrant. They apply easily to the target and dries within an hour. Only complaint I have is the mixing of colors which takes a bit more time than normal due to the paints runny nature, and getting a good shade of reddish purple is kinda a pain. Otherwise Im extremely happy with the paints and the biggest piece of advice I can give to anyone who uses this paints for painting is that a drop will go a long way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
every color in the realm in one finely crafted package. I got this as a gift. I must say this is amazing, there isn't a single color that you need or can think of that isn't in here. They draw very nicely with bright coloras when dry, and when applying water they spread veeeery easily. What I like about faber castell quality is that you can really get good use of the pencil before exhausting the tip and having to sharpen. The box is gorgeous and light weight. It is actually pretty thin and has an alluminum bar handle to carry it. The box has a tight air seal as well, which I guess can attribute to these pencils lasting muuuch longer than in a box or the typical can case. inside the box there is a reserved space for what I immagine would be brushes, I am not sure. Ive seen pictures with brushes in there but it comes empty. If you were to buy this you could hear it singing high quality all around. I do think this is a high price, quite fancy option intended as a gift or collectable, which can be refilled. But it isn't something I would carry around... I worry the exterior will get scratched, its shiny polished wood. Again.... its very high end. The only step up from this is the faber castell 250 anniversary set for $1800 which includes every box of faber castell kits in it and has already been sold out and is out of production. If you missed your chance at getting it you can still try and make one by buying every wood set individually. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best quality for this price range. I received this set for Christmas and I love it. The paints are smooth and very easy to paint with. I am somewhat new to painting and I assume (because of the price) this is more of a beginner's brand. It is the best brand I have used so far since I am just starting and don't want to waste money on expensive brands until I get better. I was used to Reeve's paint but they are so thick, even when thinned they are hard to paint with. Using the ProArt paints make a world of difference, my paintings look so much better because of the quality of paint. I can get very fine lines and make fewer mistakes, it seems to go onto the canvas so much better and blending is much easier. The only negative would be that the yellows are maybe a little too thin. The tubes are small but it goes a long way, I still have most colors left and am just now running out of white after doing a few medium to large paintings with this set over the past two months. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointing. I purchased this inexpensive 9 brush set to supplement my slightly better $30 for 6 watercolor brush set. The Black Tulip set contains #1 through #11 (odd sizes). I mainly purchased this set for its #12, #14 and #16 brushes - hoping to get away with using inexpensive larger brushes. Much to my disappointment, the #12 is very noticeably smaller then my #11, the #14 is slightly smaller and the #16 is only very slightly larger then my #11. All comparative sizes are diameters. Thus, I gained no practical value in purchasing this set. I would like to find two larger wc brushes than my #11, plus a small mop and a medium mop, of course I really do not want to spend $40 to $60 for these four brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Simply a Joy to Use. While I did not purchase this set from amazon, I felt I had to write a review of these pencils as I do just about all of my online shopping from here. I needed some specific art supplies that I had to get from dickblick and were not available here, thus I added this item to my cart and purchased this from that seller. Price was not the issue...it was simply convenience.
Anyway, on to my review. I know I haven't gotten to use these a ton, but my initial swatches of color on different paper and different color paper was a huge success. As I progressed to an informal painting I was struck by the way as I moved the pencils across the paper and of course a person misses some areas, and how with the same amount of pressure I could just glide right back over to that missed spot and fill it in with a layer of color without making the surrounding areas darker. I've yet to be able to accomplish this with Prismacolor Premiers. And in no way am I down grading the Prismas. I really love those pencils...in fact I use multiple brands (Prismacolor Premier, Faber-Castell, and Derwent) for my paintings. At times I choose a line because of the look I am going for, other times I mix the brands that play nice together. I simply cannot wait to make a full blown painting with this set.
I do wish there were more colors in the line as with certain hues I feel a tiny bit limited. I'm hoping that by the time I get used to mixing the colors in this set (as I've found each set is different in this regard) that this concern will simply evaporate. One thing that I have noticed is that I don't need to sharpen my pencil nearly as often as there is just so much pigment that a little is all you need. I'm blown away at these babies. I would highly recommend these to all colored pencil artists and if you can't afford them yet...start saving...and little by little you will own this set. I'm living proof that that method works...and I would do it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Brushes. This is an update from my previous review. The seller has sent me the replacement brushes and they are all perfect! The brushes lay down color very smoothly and so far I haven't noticed any problems with them. The brushes are the perfect size and weight for my small hands! The original set that I had purchased had a few "fly away" hairs which stuck in different directions, and I was unable to get the brush back into its original shape. Since using the replacement set, I haven't had a problem with this, and now I am a very happy painter! The seller was also kind enough to send me a complimentary set of tube watercolors which are of excellent quality and very enjoyable to paint with. I would highly recommend trying their watercolor set if you are new to watercolors because the pigment is smooth, bright, and vivid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LOVE This Machine. I recently decided that I needed to buy a new die cutter. I just could not deal with the Cricut anymore, so I gave it to a friend of mine to try. I felt kinda bad sticking her with it, but did she ask for it!
I definitely wanted something that would allow me to cut my own designs, and definitely did NOT want to buy something that forces you to buy 40 useless shapes when you only need ONE! I did a little research and decided that for the money the Silhouette CAMEO was the one. I have not been disappointed! I love this machine. I wish I would have thrown the Cricut out the window years ago. This little machine cuts like a dream and I have found TONS of cool designs on the Silhouette website for only .99 cents each. No more $40 cartridges!!! YAY!! I was also able to create and cut MY OWN DESIGNS!!! Now, with that said, I am a very proficient computer user, so if the thought of touching a computer gives you nightmares, this may not be the machine for you. BUT if you are willing to give that ol'computer a try, this is the machine! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Would not recommend it. This set definitely worth its money because it s really cheap, and cheaply made.
The air compressor seems to work fine however the both the one with the paint cup and the fine line air brush won't spray any paint lower than 30 psi. And then the trigger on both gravity fed airbrushes are really un-sensitive, it s either Michael Bay or nothing at all.
Beside, you have to keep cleaning the nozzle after like 5mins of use or it will get jammed by the paint (even I reduce the thickness of its "ready to spray paint") and the needle cap because the paint will accumulate in the cap so it will burst paint out. (this occurs to both of the paint brush)
I guess for beginner this is a nice toy to play with but if you are serious you should look at other brands~ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best investment I've made in art. The Artograph 12" x 9" light pad is the first I've ever purchased, and I can't recommend it highly enough. This lightbox is the best I've ever used, and certainly the most affordable price you will find for this quality. Every other lightbox I've tested has been large, clunky, awkward to use, with flickering lights. Nothing has come close to this quality!
I generally limit my art to 8 1/2" by 11" pieces of paper, so this size is perfect for me. It's light-weight and flat, so it's also very easy to store. The light is surprisingly bright and is good even for transferring sketches to thicker paper, such as bristol paper. I ordered this about 3 months ago, and have used it for many hours already without any problem. I know this lightbox will last me a long time. If you're in the market for a lightbox, I'd stop your search here! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good budget artist quality pencil. I bought these pencils because I wanted to give something other than Prismacolor premier pencils a try. I started using them recently and found that they are a good pencil and can blend quite nicely. It does take a little more effort to get the same sort of results as Prismacolors. The lead is definitely harder and I haven't been able to put as many layers down with them due to how hard I have to press some times. I think with time and effort I can learn to use them just as well as my Prismacolors. They are definitely a good value for the price and I would recommend them to anyone. Not only that but I will buy them again in the future. I only wish they had open stock pencils so I could just buy the ones I needed. But as cheap as these are? It isn't that much of a hardship.
Edited to add a few pieces that I colored using the Marco Raffine pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Superb Airbrush for Detailed Work - A Go To Brush. Fantastic brush! I can't praise it enough. Excellent control over the stroke of the trigger from your own personal spring tension on the trigger to the micrometer like dial on the back end to control trigger travel. Also included is the fine needle and nozzle with nozzle cap. Equipped it comes with the ultra fine needle and nozzle with horned nozzle cap.
Able to paint extremely fine lines (pencil thin) up to larger jobs. I use it exclusively for plastic models and this is my "go to" brush. I'd advise getting the Badger "Needle Juice" lubricant to properly maintain this brush.
This brush has a great feel to it due to the added black plastic grip under the trigger and is well balanced.
Get this brush! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great set of pens. I absolutely love this set of gel pens! I have really jumped into the adult coloring trend. I have found that coloring is one of the only things that helps me relieve my anxiety these days. I have amassed quite a collection of coloring books and coloring implements. I like using gel pens for small areas, since they are easy to control and don't bleed the way some markers do. This set has a great assortment of colors and finishes. There are metallic, pastels, brights, glitter, etc. This makes it a great set for someone just getting into coloring or a great addition to an already existing condition. These pens have worked wonderfully for me. I haven't found any of them to be dried out, as I have with other brands I have ordered. They are smooth to write with, and I haven't had any problems with skipping. Overall, I really like this set, and I would definitely purchase this brand again. I use them for my coloring, but they would be great for all sorts of craft projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice vibrant colors. <div id="video-block-RUX146FGQYB50" 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/D1p39uSdvbS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Ac-AcTcYS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">I used to paint a lot when in High school as I used to have a lot of free time left over after home work but since University started I totally forgot about painting ever as I barely get any free time. When I was offered these acrylic paints to review I was really excited to may be get back into painting. This set is great as it comes with a lot of different colors which makes it nice for children as well and adults too. The main reason I wanted to try these out was for nail art. I have seen artists in salon use acrylic paints to paint designs over nail varnish and top it off with top coat. These paints work great for that method and what I really like about using them is that if I ever make a mistake I can easily wash off the design and start over.
These paints are also good for DIY decor over candles. I have tried a couple colors since after recording the video and I love the brightness they all have. Since I don't have much practice with making patterns on candle I didn't do it really good but I think the paint in itself is really good as it flows nicely and is soft enough to work with perfectly. I made tiny cones using clear cellophane and dropped some paint. Tape off the end, cut a thin tip and start making design on a clear candle. I really liked that it dries glossy and I have it put out from a few days now it still looks just as great.
I love to use these paints now as they help me in doing various art related things while I am on a break from my classes. I highly recommend them to others.
*I did fast forward the video in some areas, royalty free music was used in this video.
I received this product free in exchange for my honest & unbiased review. All views represented above are my own and in no way influenced by anyone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great set of colored pencils, just wish they were labeled or numbered to identify them easier. LOTS of color. Probably way more than anyone would ever actually need. A lot of the colors were so similar that there was no real need to make another one. The packaging has little grooves that hold each pencil in place so they don't go all over the place. Theres only one thing missing from this that would make it a 5 Star item. None of the pencils are marked with anything but Artists Choice,, no color names, so if you start and find a color you like and then take a break,, you have to keep trying different colors to find the one you were using. Even a number system would have worked here. My fianc and I just made a color sample sheet using every pencil and then used a sharpie to assign a number to that pencil. It sounds ridiculous but makes it so much easier to find the color you want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. The stamps are lovely and would be even lovelier; if they acturally stamped the image on the page. I have tried everything to stamp and there is always a gap. I am so disappointed as this set. It was for my "Class 77" that I wanted to put on Facebook. For this very reason; I abhore the use of cling stamps. I don't even know if I can send it back? They came beautifully packaged, and the smaller stamps work quite nicely but the larger stamps do not. Storage for these stamps is a breeze all I do is make sure that the stamps are thoroghly cleaned and dry and "stickable" I then place them back where they were origninally on the acetate. I keep them in a large CD notebook each one is clipped onto a page that I can flip through selecting the stamps that I want using and returning one at a time as I don't want to get them all confused. I am sure there aree better ways, but this works for me. Amazon, as uaual, had the product in my hands two days after I ordered it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
beautiful quality vinyl. <div id="video-block-R45UMBVW245GD" 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/D1aegEEf9uS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/11y-ME7OA4S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I am so happy that I got to review this. I wanted these for my sister in laws baby shower. I wanted to make decals for the take home gift and these were perfect. the colors are vibrant, you have high gloss and matte paper which helps out so you have options for your projects. you may need to get transfer paper i want to because i don't trust myself. I wasn't able to cut them yet because I did not go to my friends house today. but I know they are going to work flawlessly trust me the quality of the vinyl is awesome and it has so many colors and they are beautiful you will not be disappointed. it come with directions on the paper on how to use it. check out my video so you can see for yourself how legit the colors are | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best set of gel pens I have tried. :::::
Now these are the kind of gel pens I love! I have always loved coloring, finding it very relaxing. Recently I discovered adult coloring books and have purchased many that have intricate designs and subjects I am interested in. You name it, you can find an adult coloring book for it. Once you find some books you really enjoy, you need the right kinds of products to create your own masterpieces! LOL, or at least. your very fun own artistic representation. I like to use both colored pencils and gel pens. A nice set of gel pens is hard to find. I have hit the jackpot with this set.
Pros
* 12 gorgeous colors, I would consider them jewel tones. These colors are vibrant and shine on the paper.
* Glitter ~ who doesn't love a bit of glitter? These are nice in that there is just the right amount of glitter to catch your eye but not so much that it looks like your toddler got carried away with the glitter bottle on your project.
* Smooth ink flow ~ the ink really seems to flow when your pen touches the paper. It fills the space and I don't end up seeing a lot of fine lines all over my project. I want the ink to be full of color and dense, not like I took some colored pens and simply scribbled in the lines.
* Many of these colors will blend, which is often promised but rarely works.
* Many times gel pens won't write over another ink color already there, even if dry, but these will. It makes them great for use in outlining.
* These colors stay where you put them. I haven't had any problems with smearing at all. The ink dries quickly which is great.
* With the books I have been using, I have had no trouble with colors bleeding onto the other side of the paper or with individual line marks ruining the surface of the next page in a book.
* Comfort grips ~ it takes a long time to fully color some of the pages in the adult coloring books I have. The nice grip makes it easier to hold the pens with no slips. The grip is textured on one side and softer on the other side to give you some options, I always love options!
* Color coded caps that stay on, the bottom of each pen is also color coded.
* Pens come in a sturdy plastic case with snap closure to keep your pens organized. The plastic is heavy duty and not something that is going to break or come apart at the seams soon.
* These pens can be used for more than coloring. I was able to write on glossy paper with these which can be a problem with gel pens. These are great for any type of arts and crafts, even scrapbooking. Some of my gel pens I wouldn't even consider using on an important scrapbook page but have no problem with these. You could use these for school projects and at work. I often found it nice to use a different color to accent a thought when writing different notes at work.
Cons:
* These pens seem to disappear like magic?!!!? I will have been using them and when I go to put them away, one or two will just be gone. I find them in the oddest places like my husband's work bag or my son's desk. I can't figure out how in the world they just disappear like that to only reappear later in a completely different room of the house. I am truly baffled. ;)
I usually prefer colored pencils when coloring but this set has quickly become one of my favorites of all my products I have to color with. They are great as a set by themselves and even better when combined with other sets as accents. The glitter is just the right amount, the colors are so saturated with tonal color, they fill the space like they should.
In addition to using them to color, I have found that I really like using these to journal with. Journaling can be such a cathartic process and a good pen makes the process that much more enjoyable. A pen that writes smoothly and bring such vibrancy to the pages.
These are a great set of pens. Whether your interest lies in coloring, scrapbooking, card making, arts and crafts in general, journaling, or just writing, I believe you will undoubtedly enjoy these pens.
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Works great for my purpose. I am a 5th grade teacher and recently came across gelli plate printing. This year I taught my students a few different techniques using this method of art. I purchased this brayer to roll acrylic paint onto a gelatin printing plate. It works great for this purpose.
The only issue that I have had with this brayer is that my students don't wash the paint off soon enough and the brayer can be difficult to clean. This is more of an issue with 35 fifth graders using these tools than an issue with the brayer itself. It is well made and good quality in my opinion. I have purchased 4 of them and all are in perfect working order after one year of use by two classes (70 kids).
I would definitely purchase this product again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for stamp and ebosser making. This is a good product, easy to use and the results are very good. You will spoil one or two stamps before you get to know how to do it but paying attention you can get very good results.
The only problem with this product is that you need to be careful on what side you put the sacks. there are no mark on the case that shows you what side to use so I add an sticker after two failed intents.
I would say that while the product is good the explanation is not so good. the video i9s more focus on selling the product than in showing how to get a good result. If you need to know how to use it correctly you need to go to Youtube and watch the video.
The ultraviolet light is another thing the timer and start key are not well synchronized. anyway that is not an issue you can learn to control the time with a kitchen timer.
The product worth its value and you will have a lot of fun.
The software to create the stamps is another thing, it is so elemental that you can't do much with it. You can't do much with it.
It is only for images and some basic words, you can use the ready made templates, they are free to use.
I would say that the product is good + but not excellent but good enough to have fun and enjoy a good hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Brush Set. For anyone looking for a nice art brush set for a good value, this is your set! These brushes are fantastic...I've been using them with no issues and little to no brush hair fallout (which can be an issue with the super cheap brush sets!). On top of working perfectly, they also have the long handle to help with guided precision in your painting and are easy to get a nice grip on. They come in a roll-up case which is perfect for easy traveling!
The brushes also feel like they are great quality and I've not had any issues with worrying that the brush head could pop off (unfortunately, this has also been an issues with the super cheap brush sets!).
I received this product in exchange for a review; however, opinions are 100% my own. And these are great brushes! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun, Fun, Fun. Everyone remembers pre-school, Kindergarten and as we moved up in grades it became art class. These paint are so good for every art project. I have never been a person that can paint or draw at all but when I turned 50 my daughter took me to a sip & paint and I painted on canvas and I was some what hooked. Then I went to Hawaii to see another daughter and her and I went to one of the painting nights and now I was really hooked. When I ordered these paints I wondered if they would have the same bright colors that the picture indicated. They went above my expectations. The color was very nice and covered the canvas. I didn't have a problem with the paint drying out to fast, I left the paint on a paper plate for a few mins and it wasn't even dried out. The colors mixed very nicely and I used water to thin it make a lighter color. It was easy to do. My next project is going to see how they work on a t-shirt. My special needs daughter always makes home-made gifts for her friends and family. These will work great for her. If you really like to paint or just want paints to have a round for rainy days this is the set you should buy. The are large in size and lids stay closed without leaking.
Disclaimer: I received this product either free or at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, which I have given | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Adhesive Issues. I've used this product before because of its quality and durability. However, I was completely let down to see the end result after completing my project. All 48 pendants/pins that were made for a funeral were ruined. The adhesive was not staying on the square when it was transferred from the packaging to the picture. Once on the picture, the adhesive bubbled up and the picture looked distorted. I've made these before it they've turned out great. I'm sad to report that this was not the case with the latest ones I made. There was something wrong with the adhesive. I'm not sure if it wasn't placed on correctly, if the type of adhesive was changed or if the product was exposed to high/low storing temperatures. Nevertheless, I will probably never order these again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
garbage ! beware. the activator amount with the kit is not enough . after a few trial and errors i got the pattern on my car interior parts as i wanted ! the film is thinner from these guys vs another kit i bought over at eBay . so it took a bit of trial and errors with this one .
MAIN ISSUE was the supplied clear coat !!!! DONOT USE THIS PRODUCT !
why ? I've sprayed automotive clear coats before on items (including on the DIY kit from eBay) went on smooth and perfect . the CLEAR COAT with this product has thinner mixed into it . i sprayed on my car interior (all pieces were placed on a table and were not 1000% parallel to the ground) as a result the thinner made the film run every which direction and the whole effort of 2 days went KABOOM! !!! i still have some film left over but theres no more activator !!
really disappointed ! better to avoid this product all together (film quality 1st issue , not enough activator second issue , clear coat spray 3rd and biggest issue) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic. I am experimenting with acrylics (I mostly use oil paints) and these are by far the best in regard to coverage and pigment content. I have tried basic acrylics from the tubes from Hobby Lobby or wherever and was not happy with the presence of the pigment and transparency (they use a lot of fillers). I was directed to this brand and I absolutely love them! I can mix solid colors that don't run and I don't need numerous coats of paints to get solid coverage. This kit specifically is great for people exploring acrylics (like me) and need to get their feet wet with higher quality paint. There are plenty of colors to experiment with!
I also liked the packaging of the paints. Although simple, they were secure and the box is sturdy for portability. Overall, a great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
rich, vibrant and easy. Great product. Had a faded and basically sunburnt olive green jacket from lucky brand. I love the fit but it was looking so shoddy. I decided to try and use this dylon dye. I have never dyed anything before so was a little on the fence, but I wasn't wearing the jacket because it just looked ugly. I weighed the jacket. It was about 600 grams so I bought two packages of the hand fabric dye. I followed the instructions but when it came to the salt amount I was a little put off. On the package it said 1/4 lb.(4 tbsp). There is no way four tablespoons equal 4 ounces. Since I had to double it for two packets I decided to go with the weight. (I know in Europe, they weigh their dry measurements, so I figured a better choice). Everything turned out beautiful The olive green is so rich, the jacket looks better than when I originally purchased it. I did agitate it in the mixture for most of the hour. Also, after I rinsed it and through it in the wash I added a half cup of vinegar to the rinse. Many years ago someone told me vinegar will set a dye in the wash. It has always held true. I would recommend this to everyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Hundreds of teeny stickers. Bright colors. Lots of variety. Everything's in French though. There are twelve sheets as advertised. Six vellum, six paper. Colors are very bright. So many stickers. I've attached some photos so you can see.
Lots of variety in the stickers as well. There are some "name tag" style ones, some cute squares with pictures on them, patterned circles, squares and rectangles, tape strips, etc. The general theme of these stickers steer more towards cute than anything else, with a mild touch of something that borders on vintage for some of them.
The one odd thing is that everything is in French. However this doesn't bother me, so I still give it five stars. Beautiful collection. Can't wait to use them in my journals, planners and calendars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to Use and even better Easy to Remove. The markers arrived with no damage; however, Amazon could have done a better job packaging this item as the box was too large and no packing materials were in the box with the markers.
They were easy to get working from new. I do hope that the tips stay moist inside the caps and that they have a long shelf life once opened.
I do like the large variety of colors that come with the package and that many are neon, That makes them bright and easy to read.
I think that these would be great for pricing items at garage/estate sales being that the markers wipe of very easily from non-permeable surfaces. Different colors if multiple sellers are at the sale etc.
These also would be good for decorating cars that are used in parades or car shows. Again, the visibility being high and the ease of removal.
Non-toxic makes them something that you can give to a child without worry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love my ecraft. I just received my ecraft a few days ago and I am in love! This is the first electronic cutting machine I have ever owned and for the price it does everything I could as and more. I use my ecraft with Make the Cut which sells for about $50-60 and is totally worth the investment as far as I am concerned because you can cut virtually anything with the trace feature it offers. Also it is the same price as 2 or 3 of the SD cards that fit the ecraft.
I was iffy about the machine at first seeing some of the negative comments on it but I ordered the machine anyways and so far have had no problems out of it. I could not find my Fundamentals SD card and replacement blades/pen so I called ecraft customer service and they promptly returned my call with the answer to my question. The extra blades and SD card are housed in a compartment in the back of the machine! How convenient I will never lose one of those tiny pieces now.
The youtube videos on the machine are very useful for determining pressure setting etc for the machine as well as tips and tricks others have found to work best with the machine. The machine is indeed a mat-less operating machine however I personally like to place a piece of cardstock under the paper(or other material) I am cutting to prevent any small pieces from falling down into the machine. With thinner papers it also helps to stabilize the paper for more precise cutting.
I have absolutely no complaints about this machine. It is compact and has a sleek design. You have the choice of whether to buy the image cards or use a SVG based software such as Make the Cut or Sure Cuts a Lot. It comes in four to die for colors.
Simply amazing and stunning design.
Good job Craftwell! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good set for the money. For the money - this is not a bad set. The paper is probably better suited for dry media - with the watercolor pencils and a water brush, my first sketch made the paper warp and buckle permanently. I realize this book is for "sketch" and not meant for removing pages for framing later so it's not a deal breaker. That said, the book has maybe 100 pages and if you want a place to write and dry sketch, the book gives you plenty of pages to work with. The watercolor pencils are a decent range of a light and a dark of the major colors, plus black and brown. You can use dry or hit them lightly with a wet brush to spread the color. You could buy this set and a Pentalic watercolor journal and wind up a better set for both painting and writing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Inkadinkado Rocks. I love the quality of the Inkadinkado designs, as well as the art concept of the Stamping Gear. You can even make an interesting and layered design, without the help of the "stamp gear," but it certainly does provide any artist with plenty of extra options, compared to "regular" stamps. I have bought several stamps from Inkadinkado over the years, and they have always been a quality product and they have also done a good job of continuing to come up with unique stamp designs. If I were to make any suggestions, it would be to make a version of the stamps, at about a 1/3 of the original size. This would allow for another level of creative ideas to blossom, especially on smaller scaled projects, like greeting cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
they are nice but leave a slight waxy residue. I got all three packs of these. the colors are really nice. they cover well and can be bright or subtle depending on how much you rub on and then off. they work well on any carved wood, frames for pictures, anything with detail that you want to accent the detail on. you can get many different looks. I painted a set of bathroom accessories with some periwinkle paint. it was a little too flat so I used the silver over it and wiped it off. they look fabulous and i'm really pleased with it. when I have used the colors on paper crafts they can leave a slight waxy residue, it doesn't bother me much, but if you were going to cover the outside of a notebook or something that you handle a lot, you might want to try some other products. for example silver stamp pad ink or markers. if you are going to use crayons this would definitely be better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wizard is awesome. I purchased the Wizard with the bag from HSN 2 weeks ago. At first I didn't know if I wanted it because of a couple of negative reviews. I decided there were enough positive reviews for me to go ahead and purchase it and am I happy that I did. This is one awesome machine! It took me a few tries to get the hang of it. The video from [...] I watched had much better instructions than what came with the Wizard. You have to hold on tight to the plates as they are coming out of the Wizard because it jumps. Watch the video and you will be a pro after following the instructions! I love the Wizard and I'm very happy with it! Buy it!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Five Stars Is Not Enough. I would give it 10 stars if I could! I bought the blue one first, so I'm putting my review on it, even though I now have the orange, red and pink and just ordered the black. Did I mention that I LOVE these journals?? And all the little tidbits that go along with them! If you don't like one of the pages, just cover it up with something you do like, like scrapbook paper, ticket stubs, notes, menus, souvenirs, etc. The pages are sturdy and it is just the right size. The price is right too, so you really can't go wrong. I would recommend it as a gift to scrapbookers and non-scrapbookers too. I'd say these would appeal to a younger age group, like pre-teens to twenties, but I'm way, way, older than that and I love the whole line. I will just personalize mine to my taste. We have a family wedding in 2013, so I am buying another pink one to personalize for the bride as a planner/journal. Should be fun to do and she will love it. You will too - go ahead, buy one, you know you want to! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exceptional Quality at the Discounted Price= You Cannot Go Wrong Besides Not Ordering. These Brushes. Wow! Pictures do not do them justice. Whether you are a professional artist looking to add to your brush selection or a novice artist just starting out, you cannot go wrong with this beautiful, durable, well made, no loose fibers set. Penrose Global Partner's regular retail price is appropriate for the quality and quantity of brushes included in this set, but at the sale price you would be doing yourself disservice *not* to purchase it! I don't often feel this strongly about products in reviews but I was so impressed with the exceptional quality of this set. And I believe you will be too.
Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best color pencils you can get. If you need to buy color pencils these are the ones you have to buy. I recently purchased these and for my own personal use I do a lot of drawings. The quality I found in these pencils were impressive. It left no smugges and the colors came on professionally. These are great for anyone who does any type of art work and def. a must buy for the kids to have. They were super easy to sharpen which gave it extra bonus points for me because usually sharpening something can be frustrating when it's not doing it properly. I would recommend this product as a great purchase. I did receive a discounted price for an exchange for a review that would be honest. Honesty it is these Color pencils are highquality, well built and durable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
IThis isn't my best work; I just wanted to try out my . IThis isn't my best work; I just wanted to try out my new Twistables. I colored the word "others" with the Extreme Colors set. I did everything else with the regular ones. The lead has a blunt end, so I wouldn't recommend it for pictures with a lot of detail, fortunately, there wasn't much in this picture. The lead in the Extreme set was huge and blunt, so it was great for large spaces. Crayola calls the colors "extreme", but they're not; they're just pastels.
One thing that I didn't like was that the lead on a few of the regular twistables kept receding back into the case as I was coloring. That meant I had to keep stopping to retwist the lead back out so that I could color. This didn't happen with every color, but it was a bit annoying. The other thing that I didn't like with the extreme pencils was the fact that the lead couldn't fully recede into the case, the way the regular twistables could. I suppose as you continue to use the extreme colored pencils that you would eventually be able to pull the let all the way back into the case.
I color with a heavy hand, and I found that the regular twistables lead crumbled a bit, but the color did lay down very smooth. I have yet to try to do any shading with either set. On the side of the picture you can see that I highlighted a single word. Even though the color I used was dark, you could still see the word clearly, and there wasn't any bleed through onto the back of the page. The lady that I saw on YouTube using these pencils was using them as highlighters for her Bible study. I think these pencils would be great for Bible study, and I would buy them again for that purpose. However, I will not be using them very often for coloring in pictures | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice watercolor brush, great design. I received this as a gift. It points quite nicely and I think the size, weight, and overall shape are very well-designed. Oh, and although the fit of the cap might be a bit loose, as other reviewers mentioned, this is no problem. Since the cap is made of aluminum you can fix this. Just take a set of pliers and VERY GENTLY squeeze the open end of the cap once, then rotate the cap 90 degrees and repeat. By SLIGHTLY squaring off the open end of the cap piece, you naturally make a tighter fit when you attach it to the brush head. The key is to be extra gentle, but as long as you are careful, this works great for any aluminum cylinder kind of tube & cap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cannot use replacement heads. They are Smaller than the three inch rollers you can buy in the paint section at the store. I used them to paint some boards for a craft day at church they worked pretty good for that but when I tried to change out the roller to the replace the roller head with the backup the initial roller head would not come off and it ended up breaking the handle and I couldn't get it off the other two I bought either and I could not use them again. It would have been more cost effective and given me the same results to buy the foam brushes from the craft department. Disappointed. I only gave it three stars because it did work for my project it just was not the best option. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cricut Explore Air 2 machine Cricut Design Space software and app German carbide premium blade USB cord and power cord Accessory adapter 100+ free images 50+ free projects Getting Started guide Pen and cardstock sample Cricut 12 x 12 StandardGrip cutting mat see less By 3 FUN SHOPaholics SELLER on November 3. I have nothing in the box but the machine. This is what I read was in the package: Question: what are included in the box in addition to the mashineeverything you need to get started (whats included in the box) cricut explore air 2 machine
Answer: here is whats included.....Cricut Explore Air 2 machine
Cricut Design Space software and app
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Getting Started guide
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By 3 FUN SHOPaholics SELLER on November 3, 2016 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome quality. I ordered this product because I was looking for an inexpensive canvas set for my nine year old son who has autism. My son loves to paint, but lets be honest buying craft store canvases even with coupons can get expensive. Not wanting to put a damper on his creativity I decided to give this set of five a try. I am definitely impressed with the quality, the wooden frame is wrapped and stretched with canvas which is already prefinished so you are ready to paint right out of the box. Personally I prefer to use acrylic paint on canvasses because its cheap, covers really well and washes out of fabric easily. Painting on this canvas is really smooth and you cannot tell the difference between this product and one from the craft store. This product is a great gift for children or adults who love to paint. This can also be a great project to make personalized gifts for friends and family. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone, not only is this product is a great value it is also high quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
More like a mixed media paper than a true watercolor paper. It is cotton and sized, but I think this product has been marketed under several labels as a multi or mixed media paper. I think i would suit gouache well, inks pencil etc or even acrylics. As for transparent watercolors it performs about the same as a good student grade. The stiffness is excellent which would make it great for various mixed media techniques, it has a stronger body to the sheets than most any other major watercolor brand. could be the size and cotton pulp used... at this price and it is quality paper...it has place in my paper arsenal!
That all said it has latent cold press finish almost hot press....very subtle on one side and the machine side is plate ner vellum /bristol board like matte plate finish so it should work well in various techniques. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not 12 pieces...200 pieces. First of all, the description on Amazon says '12 pieces' but the package when it came says '200 pieces'! Even better right?! There are 12 characters, you get 2 of each character for a total of 24 characters. In addition to that you get a lot of hearts and sayings.
Second, according to the package these are meant to make valentines cards and each figure has hearts somewhere on it...the nose, ears, and the robot has a heart on the chest and head (these could be cut off or covered up for the robot if you didn't want to use it for a valentines day card!).
Third, each piece is double sided, one side has glitter on it and the other one doesn't. So you could flip it over and use the side you want.
Great buy! Can't wait to use them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ideal for a single location, not the most travel friendly sketch pad. I purchased this for myself, I am a graphic designer who is constantly doodling on anything I can get my hands on.
PROS: the paper is thick enough for ink pens, calligraphy dip pens (and even smooth enough paper fiber that your dip pens don't get hung up on) and the overall shape held up even after taking this notebook on my various working locations (school, work, coffee shops and book stores) the binding even held up, and I didn't lose one single paper while using the sketch pad. The overall price for this large sketch pad is a really great deal, especially compared to some of the same size sketch books that you would buy at most craft stores.
CONS: the only thing after purchasing is it's pretty large (obviously they mention the demensions) but it doesn't fit into too many bags I own, making it something I have to carry in my hands between locations and loosing some of my loose scraps of paper I throw in there for my many projects.
Overall, I would buy again to keep at my desk and not to bring along to multiple locations. I would however buy this brand again, but perhaps a smaller more travel friendly size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
MARKERS NOT Compatible with polyurethane protective gloss spray. I am very upset about these markers. While they work nicely, are very bright and work well. They have an issue that was quite disturbing and I was not aware of. I used them to decorate a white pumpkin. I worked very hard on it and finished the pumpkin. It dried overnight, as I used the markers as well as acrylic paint as the markers don't come in very many colors. I used the black to outline the pattern that was very complicated, kind of a day of the dead sort of design. It was quite intricate. I went to put it outside, but first I wanted to spray it with a high gloss spray to protect it from the weatherr and give it a nice shiny gloss. The moment the gloss hit the pumpkin, the marker, especially the black, RAN all down the pumpkin and ruined my design and all my hard work from the hours I put into it the night before!! I was so upset. I'm not sure if the markers are not compatible with the spray or if they are not waterproof, but something is terribly wrong with them and I certainly am afraid to use them on the pumpkins again. Acrylic paint held up well, so I guess I'll stick to that. THUMBS DOWN. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Three thumbs up to companies customer service. Received my folding art table on Wednesday evening for painting classes on Friday. My package arrived and there was a chip on the bottom edge of the table top. Since it was after customer service hours, I sent an email to the address provided. Not expecting a response until Thursday or later I started looking for different options. Within 20 minutes I was sent an email stating that they would send out a replacement and to keep the damaged top until the new one was delivered.
Assembly was very quick (12 screws) the only thing that is a bit frustrating is getting to the center hole on the brackets. I needed a table I could move, quickly set up and easily change height, I will say, if your are looking to use this as a standing table, you will have some movement.. if your are using at a sitting height, it is more stable. This is not as heavy duty as a similar table I got 30 years ago (what is).
This table is what it was meant to be.. easy to move, store and carry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Turned my leg braces into badass goth wear. I just recently had to get leg braces due to joint instability, and yes, these are the very old-fashioned steampunk kind that fit int your shoes because I can't wear the molded plastic kind most people wear these days. Since I got them, people definitely look at me more and I figured, why not give them something more interesting to stare at. With their black leather-ish strappy look, they were just begging for some goth/punk bling. I just put them on so I can't say how well they will stay on, but for the purposes of this, it seems fine, it is a light adhesive but adequate for my needs, and they are cheap enough that I don't mind replacing them rather than damaging an expensive piece of medical equipment with spike backings, rivets etc. They feel like plastic, but look just like metal. And the seller threw in an extra package too with a note... very friendly, great service! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it! Best thing for my desk. Just pulled it out of the box and plugged it into an outlet - instant light table. I am a structural engineer and need to line up structure between floors. Until 10 minutes ago I used to use an older light table with florescent tubes. Big and clunky and sits on the floor until I absolutely have to use it. This LED light table is like magic science fiction. It is beautiful and fits on my desk. If this gets the 50,000 hours lift span it will outlive me. I am emailing pictures to my architect friends - "look what I have". I don't think they realize these are so cool - and only $100.
This is my first "out of the box review". For engineering I review 11x17 sheets so this is the perfect size for my reviews. It doesn't seem to produce any heat, very bright, will help with seasonal adjustment. Seems to have a hard surface. I write in ball point pen and it doesn't affect it. I can see clearly through two 20# bond papers. Three is a stretch just like it is on my old tube light table. If this thing has any problems I will update my review - but first 10 minutes is nirvana. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My new favorite. I got this for the TWSBI 540 EF nib pen. The Monte Blanc black ink I was using was not dense enough for my taste. This ink is BLACK and does not look ashy after it has dried. I have used it on standard office paper (Xerox 32lb bright white), cheap yellow legal pads, and a non-Moleskin journal. It writes and dries black.
I was also curious how quick it would dry. As I am a left-hander whom writes overhand (you know the weird way lefties write and everyone else says How you write like that?"). So I end up dragging my hand through my writing and smudging it. Well, not with this stuff, it dries quick. Now it will smudge a little on high-gloss paper like credit card solicitations and junk mail. So if you are jotting down a honey-do list use regular paper.
It says that this ink only bonds to celluloid (paper) and not your skin and I guess cloths? I can testify that it will wash off my hands with little scrubbing unlike India Ink. But I haven't gotten any on my cloths. I do question the clothing thing, since most are made of cotton, which I think is cellulose and used in paper? It's been a while since biology class, I may be in left field on that one.
All in all, well worth the money, and doesn't seem to dry out in the pen or get crusty and is rich black. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So many possibilities. Officially my favorite craft tool! The possibilities seem endless. I love crafting and I enjoy exploring different types of crafting. This tool can be used from anything from sewing to scrapbooking and more! I wish the cartridges were cheaper but they do include a lot. However I personally rather pay for the monthly cricut access fee as it allows you to use far more options for less. The only downside of that is you don't get to keep those items when you're not signed up doing the membership fees. However there are tons of free options out there if you're willing to either make your own or do some searching of the internet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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