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Everything I need to get started. The picture shows the case that holds the cartridges with the booklets - but the description doesn't include it - and my tool kit didn't have it either - so i'm not sure if that's a part of it - if it is, that's awesome. Be nice to keep all the cartridges in 1 binder.
About the kit - AWESOME! Even if you have 1 or 2 of the pieces, it's nice to have everything together in 1 kit - especially since it's organized and carry well into this case. The most important piece of this kit is the spatula. It helps lift pieces off without damaging it - if the piece your'e working on is delicate - the tweezer are helpful. If you leave things on the mat for too long and residue is left on the mat - the scraping piece is helpful. I've used the boning knife, the little scissors. The kit pays for itself with the spatula and the replacement blades - so it's great.
I'd encourage you to buy this if you have the Slice (or the Cricut) - which I use it often with. The best kit for the price.
EDIT: I've had this for years and have been buying this kit as a gift for fellow crafters. I am really happy with the kit - this really has everything I could possibly need - regardless of what machine I use (I've since added a Silhouette Cameo to my collection) and whatever craft I'm doing. The scraper is the best to clean off paper lint off mats. It's become my favorite to clean up little bits (from intricate cuts) that would take a bit of time to peel off one by one, a little scrape and BOOM, mat is cleaned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect chipboard for packaging art prints. I use these chipboard sheets to package art prints inside a cello sleeve so it doesn't bend during shipping, and it's definitely sturdier than the 40pt Recollections brand chipboard that was discontinued at Michaels. If you're using it for a similar purpose, I would say that you'd still need to package it in a non-bendable envelope.
Things to note:
- this board is thick enough where it can't easily be cut using a smaller paper trimmer with the tiny blades, but needs a heavier-duty guillotine style paper cutter
- the price on these chipboard sheets fluctuates frequently, so I would recommend doing a price alert on it. In the past 6 months, I've seen the 8.5x11 fluctuate from $5.50 -12, and the 12x12 go from $7.50 to $12. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK for small decorative details on non-porous surfaces, in very dark places. We have a painted star on the moveable section of our electric drive gate, as a marker that designates when the gate is fully closed. Even painted bright white, it is sometimes difficult to see at night when we are pulling in with our vehicles; I have been looking for a glow-in-the-dark solution for the problem, and tried this paint after failures with several other products. I would say it works OK in some circumstances but definitely not all.
This is a tiny container, it's really only enough paint for very small projects (light switches or other details in a kid's room, small markers on a deck or steps perhaps, details on a Halloween costume or decoration). You need to paint many coats in order to get a decent glowing effect, and the paint is pretty thin in consistency. It will NOT work well on porous materials like weathered wood (like my fence) or unglazed pottery (like a planter pot)---the paint soaks in too much and never develops a good coating even with many many repeat paintings.
As far as how well it does glow, on small non-porous surfaces: I spilled some on my clothes and hands while painting outside on my fence for about 10 minutes, and when I came inside the house I could see the glow even in daylight hours. In a darkened pantry, the bottle was bright green even with that little exposure to sun, through the plastic container. It still glowed in the bottle for a couple of hours, when taken to a dark place.
This paint did not work well at all on my project. The fence wood is too porous to develop a good coating of the paint, and my backyard gets too much ambient light. When I get right up close to the painted star and shield it from the light somewhat, it does glow after a full day of Texas sun; however, once I back up a few feet it is no more visible than it was when simply painted white. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful, and sturdy, but thin. I bought a bunch of these to put on the back of some letters I was sending out. They're very nice stickers. They look nicer than the picture here on Amazon, because the coloring is a little more muted and natural, and the accents are gold foil. They're very pretty stickers, actually.
What I really like about them, is they're sturdy. I think it's because they are vellum stickers. They can stick to things that bend, and they are not super rigid, but they almost seem like they are very very thin plastic.
I highly recommend these to anyone who wants "grown up" stickers for any fall project. They make the notes that I'm mailing look very seasonal, and they're not cheesy, kid stickers.
I bought these at Walmart, and they were $1/sheet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poor quality. I bought this hoping I could put my Sakura Micron pens and some gel pens in it, but if I do, they are packed SO tightly, I can't roll it up. If I left a space between each one, maybe I could roll it up - but then it wouldn't hold my 60 or so pens. Its also very hard to get them in and out of the elastic, so I can't see that I would enjoy using it anyway.
I was really hoping it could work so I could arrange my pens according to color, and get them out of a box where I have to dig through them.
It also seemed like it was cheap quality. It was rolled up and the strap was snapped when it arrived, and I was afraid the snap was going to pull out of the fabric when I pulled on the snap. I don't think it would stand up to a lot of use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Just what I needed. I took a chance and ordered a canvas from Amazon because I had a negative interaction at my usual art store and just did not want to put up with nasty sales clerks any longer. So I received my canvas exactly when they said it would arrive and right to the door and it is in very good shape and what I am used to in quality but at a better price without hassle. No longer do I have to drive 3o minutes to get into town and what with the price of gas going up I am in a win/win situation ordering from this company. In future when I am close to finishing a painting I will order from Amazon and it will be on my doorstep in two days! Anymore I buy most things from Amazon as they have better prices, don't have to use gas to get into town and do not have to deal with rude clerks and I am afraid there are more and more of them and that is why stores are going out of business. Anyway, quality of the item is good and to my satisfaction so no complaints. Give this company a try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
the best thing I've ever purchased for modeling. I bought two of the cheap Master airbrushes before this one and they both broke way to quickly. This airbrush is, by far, the best thing I've ever purchased for modeling. I can't compare it to other similarly priced brushes, but as an almost-beginner I think this is a great brush. It's better to spend a hundred bucks now than spend thirty or something and find out you need a new brush a month later. The default needle is too fine for most work I use it for, but the second needle it comes with is perfect for basecoating and priming and actually works very well for detail work. The default needle is probably best to be used with inks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
All About Posca (Not just "I like them & recommend them!) Paint Markers. When they call these markers "bold" they mean BOLD! Like Goldilocks, I have tried two sizes (of Posca Paint Markers) and found them not what I was looking for. The "fine" size have tips that are smaller than (for a common point of reference) the Sharpie "fine" point (the typical Sharpie we all know and love). These "bold" one each have a wedge tip which is similar in size to what used to be known as "magic markers", which makes them great for filling in large areas of color. The plastic tube is chunky--about an inch in diameter--unlike any other marker I have ever used.
Now, for the paint itself...it is opaque and bright and, once dry, similar in feel to poster paints or gouache. If you want to layer colors or lay down two colors side-by-side, you need to let the paint dry, which happens fairly quickly, but not instantly like a solvent-based marker. They're great for layering over other media, like solvent markers, watercolors and collaged bits. I've read they're good for other surfaces, though the only other surface I've tried them on is printmaking paper. (Not a success: the big wedge tip abraded the soft surface of the print paper, leaving a trail of little colored rolls.)
They make a good addition to my marker collection, doing something (laying down opaque marks over other colors) that the others can't do. I will most likely buy the medium size, finding them just right.
EDIT: I did buy the medium markers and they are just right--similar in size to the aforementioned Sharpie. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A great pad... for practice. There's a reason why newspapers use a specific kind of paper, which is because it's cheap to make. The reason this pad is so cost-effective is because it's made from the same material, which makes it an ideal purchase for practicing for the beginning artist. Keep in mind that jet-black ebony pencils do not turn out jet-black on this paper, rather a medium dark gray (HEX #666666 or so) which means your final product will not produce the same quality as on a thicker artistry paper. The quality of the newsprint is pretty good and the pad itself seems well-bound but flimsy due to its lightweight paper, so putting a board behind it is highly recommended.
I recommend this product for new sketchers that require a higher degree of practice, such as to practice their shapes (which are easily traceable on this paper - tracing shapes is good practice for muscle memory, but do NOT trace anything detailed, only cut-out shapes), lines, or object drawings before attempting them on more presentable surfaces. More advanced artists should purchase a more expensive pad with higher-quality paper as their drawings will have sufficiently better quality on it and tend to be more receptive to shape drawings as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No Matter What Type of Painter You Are, You Should Buy These. <div id="video-block-R1SGNY0FDIV0VL" 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/E1fmYd4CsyS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91aUjfjC1NS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Hiya! So if you are debating on whether or not to get these brushes, go ahead and get them, I promise you won't be disappointed! Even if you are a beginner painter, do yourself a favor and buy higher quality brushes, because in the long run you'll be glad you did so. These brushes are amazing for any kind of painting that you are wanting to do, whether it be in oil, acrylics or watercolors! So don't wait! Save yourself some money and buy these brushes! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A creative tool for children, home schooling parents and primary school teachers. This set offers a child many hours of creative expression in a world that's become dominated by video screens and electronic entertainment. Each stamp is mounted on a light weight wood block that's easy to grip with a concave groove in the top and bottom sides. It includes cartoon-like alphabet, messages like, "GOOD JOB", "BEST WISHES", "THANK YOU!", and "TO MY BEST FRIEND", as well as images of flowers and animals and thought balloons to insert a hand written message into. The set includes 4 ink stamp colors, black, blue, purple and pink. The blocks each have the image they produce on the top surface, though colored in. The stamp, of course, only transfers the outline of the image in the ink you choose, allowing the interior to be colored in with crayons or colored pencils, encouraging creative choices and preferences. The stamps transfer the ink perfectly and I was able to get 2 or even 3 stamped images from each ink pad inking. The inks are water soluble, so wash off hands easily and the stamps can likewise be cleaned the same way with only water. The set comes in a wood enclosure, though there is no cover, so it needs to be stored flat when not in use. I like the slower, deliberate manner these must be used at, and especially the need to fill them in with color, making each use into a satisfying project whether just playing or in creating a card, poster or message to a parent, playmate or school friend. It seems like it should last a very long time if treated with care and represents a good value when compared with the many hours of entertainment and expression it will provide. I did note a large differences in price, even on Amazon, so you might note that when ordering, though the savings come at a price of waiting several weeks for delivery, perhaps needing to be drop shipped. I received my set from a full price vendor and it came incredibly fast; shipping immediately and arriving in 2 days via Prime. Highly recommended for children of all ages, or a young adult who enjoys scrapbooking, or even a primary school teacher or home schooling parent to add commendation and praise to a child's work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful vibrant pens, able to create many colors from a few pens. I didn't buy this exact set, in fact I bought pens individually at my local art supply store. I really like these beautiful, vibrant pens (the color chart here doesn't do them justice). The tip is strong but flexible and keeps its point and makes sultry lines, unlike some other felt tip pens which can get furry and flattened from abuse. Once a layer of ink dries you can go over it again to get a deeper shade. If you know what you're doing you can mix colors to create new colors- for example I created two different oranges using the yellow and two kinds of pinks. I bought 7 pastel colors and I am able to create multiple colors by mixing them- I don't have the darker or bold colors, so I can't speak to their mixing abilities. I haven't used the blender, but I think it is useful for creating a faded-out look. I don't think it's necessary for blending the colors together-- just wait for the layers to dry so as not to stress the paper. I recommend making your own color chart and experiment to see how colors react with each other. I have had nice outcomes on Rhodia blank paper and Canson XL mixed media. If I had a nice bit of cash I would buy this big set right here on Amazon Prime. Well, christmas is coming... in a few months... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice set, just wish it had the color printed on each one. I got these for my adult coloring books. This is a nice large set of coloring pencils. It comes with 72 different colors that are pre-sharpened. These coloring pencils are made with a good quality wood. The filling is made of hard & thin oil base leads. The pencils barrels are round and color coded. The colors of the pencils are not named on them, this is the one thing I hate about them. I like to be able to read what color I am using, so I know in case I need it again after I put it back in the box. The color coding doesn't help with that because there are a bunch of other colors that look alike. They do color very soft and smooth. I was able to color the small detail parts in one of my coloring books. These coloring pencils come in a nice sturdy cardboard box to store them in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great value, a few crotchety quibbles from a picky human. For the money, I cannot imagine a better array of colors to start learning to paint, and to mix colors. This collection is a fantastic value. The texture is smooth, and the colors brilliant. Only a few things kept me from giving it a full five stars.
1.) There are five different tubes of blue, from ultramarine, to cerulean, plus "light blue." I found the phthalocyanine, primary, and cerulean to be only subtly distinct, and other than the ultramarine, all of the blues seemed to have a strong greenish tint to them, So in my mind, I have but one true blue to work with, and it isn't the primary blue.
2.) the name of the color as printed on each tube is SO tiny.
which would be less of a problem if not for
3.) the color on the tube is sometimes wildly different from the color of the paint inside it,most notably on the magenta, which is in a tube that is a dark, brownish red rather than the vibrant pink of the actual paint.
It's still a fantastic value, and I'd encourage every new artist to spring for it if your budget runs to such. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My 3 star review is a result of the quality of plastic - unfortunately there are imperfections on 4 of the trays that appear to. Purchased a set of these for my daughter's art themed birthday party. Intended to use the trays for cupcakes/decorations as others mentioned. My 3 star review is a result of the quality of plastic - unfortunately there are imperfections on 4 of the trays that appear to be black spots melted in in various spots on the top - therefore it makes the trays look dirty and thus in my opinion unusable for what I intended. I certainly don't want a parent to think I'm using dirty materials for the party. So now I have to either scrap the idea or scrap almost half the trays and purchase additional ones. Really frustrated. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Soft covers are great. Great little sketchbook for outdoor (and indoor) drawing. It lies flat reasonably well and the farther you get into the book the more it relaxes. Really like the soft covers. All feels very organic and not like you are fighting with hard surfaces. I can curl around the cover if I need to for more stability or in a situation that requires an odd angle to draw from and still use the page afterwards.
Have not used a wash on it yet but it looks like a light wash would be just fine.
Only con to this (and I can live with it) is I prefer a drawing surface with a little more texture. Can't find this in a small sketchbook unfortunately.
Perfect size too! Great for both detailed and quick sketches.
Easily recommend this sketchbook! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Scissors - I love that they have a cap on it so I . Every single time I use my Cricut Explore, I have to use at least one of these tools.
The Scissors - I love that they have a cap on it so I can throw them in a jar or in my bag without worrying about them scratching anything. Also, I've been using these for over 2 years and they are still just as sharp after using them to cut paper, cardstock, ribbon, and more!
The Spatula - When I'm trying to remove smaller elements from my cutting mat, this is my go to tool. It doesn't compromise the quality or bend the corners like it would if you tried to use your fingernails.
The Tweezers - I use these most when working with vinyl (which I also use The Weeder for) as a way to remove pieces without dropping them or letting them fold in on itself.
The Weeder - This is crucial for intricate designs! With paper, cardstock, vinyl, and everything else - this is your go to tool for removing the pieces you don't want while keeping the pieces you do want completely in tact.
The Scraper - This tool cleans the cutting mat and keeps the stickiness longer! It also removes those little pieces you don't want on there without any issue.
If you have a Cricut, or any other electronic cutting machine, I highly recommend these! I can't live without them.
If this review was helpful please let me know! Thanks | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best plates EVER. These plates are super clear, strong and are beveled on both ends!!! The bevel makes them enter the Big Shot so easily! I am a slow learner. I was trying to save money by using Cuttlebug plates and embossing rubber on the Big Shot. Take it from me --- use the right accessories for the right machine. I ended up creating dents or creases into the plastic Cuttlebug plates using them on the Big Shot. And make sure you use the Big Shot impressions pad and the Big Shot silicone rubber on the Big Shot. Don't try to mix plates and pads with different machines. They are actually different thicknesses and make a HUGE difference!!!! Woooohoooo! I will continue to use my Cuttlebug plates and embossing pad with the Cuttlebug and Big Shot accessories with Big Shot. Learned my lesson the hard way, Sigh! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Affordable and Useful. I purchased this light table for more than one possible use. I am artist and have for years made stencils of my own drawings to transfer onto canvas or panel. This tool makes it a lot easier to do. It's also great for viewing old slides. I thought it might be useful for backlighting gemstones for photography but this is not the case so any one thinking this might be useful for that purpose, you'll probably have to look elsewhere. It is however, useful for simply examining loose gemstones. The power button does seem rather sensitive and sometimes randomly turns down or off but this is, in my opinion, a minor flaw. This is an affordable useful product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very satisfied. I got these paints last week as a late birthday gift to myself and have really enjoyed using them so far! I've been painting ever since I can remember and the problem with acrylics is that sometimes are are runny, watery and fade easily. Well, the pigments in these are very nice and saturated, they have not faded considerably after drying and the paint goes nice and smoothly. And they're very easy to mix, smooth and creamy! The colors are true to the labeling, which is not always the case with sets like this. I am very excited for my future projects with these paints! I am very satisfied with my purchase!
Disclaimer: The coupon code for this product was provided to me for evaluation purposes. My thinking here reflects all my own personal purchasing decision processes and reactions, and hopefully may help clarify if this product best fits your own needs and expectations.
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NOT deeply etched... at all. I ordered this set with the corresponding dies. After waiting nearly a month for it to be in stock and to be delivered, I finally received it today. I was so excited to get this and tried it immediately. The first thing I noticed was that these are NOT deeply etched. I wouldn't even call them etched. I inked up the LOVE stamp with a little Memento Dew Drop and although I was pressing flat and evenly... and not too hard... the areas around the letters picked up ink. No biggie, right? Well, the letters aren't raised enough to prevent this extra ink from transferring to the paper. I did get a clean stamp eventually, but I had to be very careful not to get ink outside the letters and to not press down at all... but then portions of the middle of the letters weren't completely inked in. I'm not impressed.
Since there are no other reviews on this set, I have nothing to compare it to, so if you have other Avery Elle sets please comment and let me know if this is normal for this brand. I doubt I'll buy anymore otherwise.
To me, a good stamp is one that isn't difficult to use. It should be as simple as: put it on a block, tap on some ink, flip it over, stamp that thing on some paper, and then clean it with a baby wipe. I don't want to be wasting ink and time because the manufacturer is too cheap to make the area around the image recessed enough to prevent having to "baby" it. I really am surprised, too, because this brand seems pretty popular and they've got some really cute sets. **smh** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't expect to get more than one good use out of these. These markers worked the first couple of times of use and created a beautiful atmosphere in my classroom and then colors started fading and losing ink. I followed the directions (violently shaking the marker, and pushing downward to get the ink to gravitate to the bottom) but when it came time to hold the marker upright to write on a regular chalkboard, the ink would not penetrate the tip. I contacted the seller requesting a replacement of a few colors after the first use, because pink and orange seem to be most affected immediately, but they never replied. I wish I could return them now, as now most of the colors don't work except white and green. Waste of money overall and not effective for long term use in my classroom. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You just gained a new customer! GREAT PRODUCT. I tried Dover's CPM today and I LOVE it! I'm sold!!!!! I'm an avid Annie Sloan customer but like Cara said in the last review it is cost prohibitive, and when you flip furniture you have to do it on a dime and make it look great!
I love the texture of the paint, it is thick and covers well (and 'Im SUPER picky about this) I have tried ever single chalk paint out there and Annie Sloan is the best.....but I think I just found my new favorite! I tried my Dover''s CPM with ACE's Royal Interior Flat Paint it was 13.33 and still with the Dover's this is way less then ASCP. It distresses well and ASCP wax over the top is a perfect match! I'm impressed, and I think you will be too! Thank you for inventing a great product for us that is cost effective and still gives us that great chalk look! WELL DONE | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great brushes. Love these thicker handles for days when my arthritis is attacking my fingers. I still want to paint, and these thicker brushes make it easier. This series of brushes has synthetic bristles that load paint evenly and spread it beautifully. I especially like these for blending in color, they seem to make it easier to work in a second or third color without overwhelming the base color.
The plastic grips slip off easily to allow thorough cleaning of these brushes, and they clean up very well. Once dry, you can easily slip the grips back in place.
Overall, I recommend any of the brushes in this series for both children and adults. They are cheap enough to have in a kids play painting kit, but they are good enough to have for serious hobbyist artists. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Scrumptious medium. I love these water-soluble pastels. More like crayons - wax pastels rather than oil pastels (MUCH less messy, actually, no mess). Great to take on sketching outings - give the sketch a suggestion of the color (or color your drawing) then use a waterbrush on location or watercolor brushes later. Can add to your almost finished watercolor painting, can mix on a palette and paint with them. Really fun and amazing. Had read on blogs how great the Caran d'ache products are and how to use them. I fell in love after purchasing a limited edition tin of 10 Autumn colors. The plan is to take those out and replace them with 10 colors that are appropriate for where I'm headed off to...Palm Springs? Blues, Turquoise, pink, neutrals, greens. Different locations, different palettes. They come in a 10" x 4" tin, so I can also easily take the entire tin in my back pack or suitcase. A bonus gift of four flourencent crayons (not water-soluble) came with this, and a scanable video (or just go online to watch). The Caran d'ache Neocolor II Water Soluble Pastels are another dimension worth exploring, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I use it with L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder and it work nicely . I love it. I try it using make up. I use L'Oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder my color 326 True Beige. It work!!! This is the only liquid make up I ever try. I clean my gun with alcohol and a very small brush. If you have treble remember were thinks go. take a picture of every step before and after so you can put it together. So far my machine work perfectly. It arrive in time and complete.
I'm not recommend it to using with any make up. If you want to try it.do it by you own risk!!! Is not very loud. Don't be intimidated watch some You tube videos to have better idea how to use it. do your research. Have fun :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful images, bold lines and easy to color. My mother and I are now seemingly collecting these coloring books, though she's coloring much faster than I am. I decided to see what Amazon had in the way of coloring books and this one is a great one! I love the designs in this book - each image is on a separate, perforated page allowing you to frame and display your work of art when you're done (if you so choose to) - or for just easier coloring if you don't like to color with the book folded. :)
Using Crayola pencils, the colors come out smooth and rich --- this book is made with very nice paper - not the kid's coloring book paper (the name of which is escaping me right now). If you're looking for a nice book with a variety of images with large and fine detail - this is a great choice! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This art piece makes me so happy. Our 11-year old lab recently passed away. She was such a great dog and losing her was very hard for the whole family. That night, standing alone in my kitchen, I kept looking over at the corner where her food and water bowls had been and seeing her there, missing her presence. I wanted to fill that space with a piece of her, so I headed to Amazon. I now have this metal art hanging above where her bowls used to be. It looks like just like her! Although we still miss her terribly, now we have a little piece of remembrance always nearby. The fun colors make this a very cheerful and bright piece of art. I kiss my fingers and tap her nose as I walk by.
This piece is a nice big size and so colorful! I highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's OK. 3rd UPDATE 2/5/2016: There used to be a dozen or more different Britto paintings available in the Paint By Numbers Britto collection kits sold by Amazon Prime. Suddenly, they became unavailable, from anywhere (guessing due to a licensing issue). My initial review and update further below refer to those kits. Then, 'Supper Mary' put Britto's 'Love & Butterfly' Paint By Number up for sale which I ordered. I received a replica, not the original kit, from Supper Mary. It came packaged in a box of an entirely different Paint By Numbers kit, and, the paint colors are inaccurate (for example, lime instead of yellow, green-blue instead of blue and so forth). Also the details of the picture are inaccurate, particularly in the small swirly parts. I'm using the image up here on Amazon to see what the swirls should really look like. Also the picture is slightly skew on the frame. The paints are in good condition, and not dry, albeit, inaccurate in color.
My review below and 'ok' star rating does NOT apply to the kit currently available from Supper Mary.
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Original review:
I ordered "cat of bushes". The wooden frame is approx 9.5" x 9.5" and the picture overlaps the edges. Not the best but I'm OK with it.
It arrived with the paint dried out in 2 of the 13 paint pots. One is the black which may be partly salvageable (I added water and mixed but I'm a total beginner so not sure if the paint will be usable), the other is one of the greens and is too far gone to mix with water. The dried out green paint pot was attached to other paint pots which are not dried out, so it seems a bit strange ... perhaps the lid was not tightly closed although there was no sign of spillage. I had already begun painting when I discovered the dried paints and don't want to return it but it would be good to check all paint on receipt to make sure the paint is usable. I'll most likely buy replacement paint from a local craft store.
The canvas itself looks fine and is clearly numbered. The paint colors from what I've seen so far are true to the picture on this amazon listing.
UPDATE: All the paints have dried out to some extent and the paint dries very quickly on the canvas making it easy to end up with undesired ridges and so forth. The brushes are bad, very poor quality - little wispy bristles stick out and get paint where I don't want it. The larger of the 2 brushes is working much better after I gave it a hair cut. I'm still having fun painting the picture though.
2nd UPDATE: Well, just add water to the dried out paints, leave for x days and they come back to life! I haven't had to buy any paint to replace the dried out pots. I bought good quality brushes and ditched the ones that come with this kit.
Since I like Britto's art and have enjoyed painting by numbers, I also ordered "the dreaming cat" which arrived today. Checking all of the paint pots, again I found 2 dried out and unusable (different colors to last time)... but I added water and expect they will become usable in a few days or so. The picture once again overlaps the edges of the frame which is a little smaller than 10"x10". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great on sliding glass doors and windows. My five year old daughter absolutely loves to do arts and crafts. My first thought when I saw these was our sliding glass door could use some color! Let me tell you how happy I am I made this purchase. Not only did my five year old have fun drawing on the sliding glass door, I had fun too. It was a nice change from the paper and pen or paint experience we normally have.
Most of the colors are very bright and vibrate. There are a handful that just don't go with the other colors and/or make sense. For example, there are two browns, two light blues and two yellows. It would have been nice to have dark blue, a light purple and a bright green in place of the almost duplicated color.
It took about 5 to 7 minutes to get all of the pens ready for use. I pulled the caps off and push the tip of the pen down, returned the caps and handed the pens off to my daughter to shake vigorously. While she was shaking I was pushing the tips into a paper plate to bring the chalk to the ends of tips.
Once we were done getting the pens ready, I set her free to draw to her hearts content. She had enough colors to make a rainbow and a few other things. She was beyond proud of herself for her pictures!
The chalk dries were quickly on the glass. It took a very long time on the paper plate, so the surface must be the key. The chalk wipes off easily with a damp paper towel and comes right off of your hands. We didn't get any on our clothes or on the floor, so I am not sure how well that comes out.
The only problems I have, are she does not want to wash off the sliding glass door and wants to draw on all the other windows. I received the Jumbo 18 Pack Liquid Chalk Markers Set at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased review. The discount I received in no way affected the outcome of my review, as I evaluate each and every item individually and honestly. My family and I personally use reviews on Amazon to determine if we are going to purchase an item or not and I whole heartily believe accurate feedback should be always be provided. I do not give five star ratings, unless I am completely satisfied with a product. I will update my rating and provide addition information, if an item impresses me after further use or fails to hold up to my initial review. If I can answer any questions about the Jumbo 18 Pack Liquid Chalk Markers Set, please do not hesitate to let me know! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good paints - deceptive description from seller. Georgian oils are above average student-grade paints and are good enough to be used by professional artists for underpainting, sketching, etc. If you are just learning to paint, or even just on a budget, this is one of the better choices available - others are Winsor & Newton Winton Oils and Grumbacher Academy Oils - have also heard Blick student grade and VanGogh (which is Rembrandt student grade) are very good. There is, however, an issue with this particular listing, and I have noted the same issue with other listings by the seller Artstar and related sellers - i.e., although this listing has a picture of the Daler-Rowney 10 tube set, the description specifies a 6 tube set. The 10 tube set typically sells for around $18 to $22 and are carried at that price by Walm**t, but the 6 tube set sells for a lot less. If this type of error only appeared in one ad by this seller, I'd say chance, but it appears in several which may indicate a deliberate ploy to sell cheaper products for the price of more expensive ones. I have reported this to Amazon - we will see if it actually gets corrected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
IN LOVE, I just wish there were more instructions. I bought this board for my boyfriend's birthday present and he is absolutely in love! It has been about a week now, and his entire house is hooked. All it takes is a little water and you're good to go. There is virtually no set up. The board nestles into the stand in it's notches and it is good to go. You paint with water and the board darkens with your stroke. It disappears in a few minutes and you're left with a clean slate. My one warning is make sure the water doesn't sit on the edge of the board for very long. Apparently the edges are not treated the same way as the rest of the board, so it make leave a water mark. I wish there would have been more instructions or designs in the box, but I understand the board is meant to harness your creativity. I love the concept of the board. There is no permanency so you can't be obsessed with perfection or focus on mistakes. It really is a great design and fun for all ages. Definitely a great buy and I would highly recommend to anyone. I can't say enough about it! Please ask me any questions, I'd be happy to answer! If my review was helpful, let me know! Press YES below. Thanks for reading :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good quality stamp, stamps well and evenly. Great stamp! I suggest using a muted stamp ink and using this as a background coverage. It's not a major impact but it adds depth to your projects and is fun for prestamping paper and cutting out flowers.
It's a large stamp and I prefer to stamp upside down. I lay the wooden block flat side down and carefully lay my paper on the stamp and use my hand to make sure it's covered evenly. I find on large stamps, especially wooden mounted ones if you have the slightest indention where you're stamping the middle will not come out.
Good luck, and no it doesn't have distinct words, just gibberish but that's all you need. For some real pop use embossing versamark ink and clear embossing powder on any color cardstock. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An instant step backward into time. In school, long ago, I learned to use a fountain pen. That was no mean accomplishment. I am left-handed and in order to position a fountain pen correctly on the paper, I have to go through all sorts of contortions.
I have been using a drafting set for years, and it has always included pens into which you have to drop the ink. Finally, I decided to see if I remembered how to use this sort of pen. What a payoff. Even at the start, there were no splatters, and I learned that you can adjust the width of the line on these pens. Clear, crisp lines and circles, and I did them by hand.
Higgins was the best choice. Some of the other inks offered have no dropper, and it's a very good idea to have the dropper in the cap for the bottle. Much neater. The ink flows with just the right viscosity, and does so evenly.
More so than ever, we develop unevenly. We use calculators instead of thinking about math. Printers do a fabulous job, and you can be creative in the selection of fonts. They don't give you the sense of creation that simpler methods offer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Looking for something great and practical? ...or a great buy for the artist in your family. I own this Koi watercolor kit. I truly love it! Why? the box is made of sturdy white plastic, it closes nicely. It comes with a great waterbrush; I love this brush!. Virtually, you don't even need to carry a bottle water, just have the waterbrush filled up with water before you leave home (assuming you only plan to paint for a very short amount of time or a small watercolor sketch)the sponge that comes with it absorbs water nicely.
My only concern when I bought this set was the quality of the watercolors (artist's vs. students) but the watercolors are really good! I was really surprise how bright the colors were!. By the way, I love and use this set so much that I decided to refill the pans.
A friend of mine saw me using it and I lend it to her, she loved it so much that she decided to buy one for herself! My baby brother loved my set so much that I bought one for his birthday! :) It is truly a great buy, easy to clean, very practical and useful. It is also a great gift idea for the artist in your family, compliment this gift with a small watercolor sketchbook and presto! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Affordable and efficient but beware of your choice of colors. I have used Dylon dyes for several years now and they have more or less given me satisfaction.
The instructions actually say that you must "boil" the clothes in the dye, but I never did that because it is not practical to get such a big container on your cooking hub!! I simply used very hot water in a bucket. Does the trick. Also you need 30g of salt. I use unprocessed table salts. In fact as soon as you dip your clothes in the "colored" water the dyeing is immediate, but to be on the safe side make sure the dye gets everywhere and leave it for at least 20 mins. Always use a hole-free pair of gloves because the dye actually does dye your hands and nails.
Also, make sure you choose your color properly. So far the Olive Green is what it is. A sort of yellowish green.
And of course make sure you wash the dyed clothes apart because they may stain your other clothes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
detailed and gorgeous. These are just gorgeous. You get two detailed butterfly cuts and two matching outline cuts that have some embossing on them. I had sprayed a piece of cardstock with a bunch of new shimmer mists to test out how the colors looked and then I used that to cut out the detailed image and put it over a black background with stunning results! I get a lot of comments on that project. I did buy one of the tools that help you brush out the tiny pieces and I'm glad I did. The cuts are always perfect but sometimes my cardstock doesn't want to come out of the die and the pointy side of the tool is a lifesaver. You won't be sorry if you get this set of thinlits... I am looking forward to using them for many more projects to come! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great variety in a tin set (I'm a beginner. A nice tin set, packaged professionally and securely with a good variety of colored pencils, pastels, a kneaded eraser, sanding tool, small metal sharpener, and a blending tool. I feel really "armed" with this set - I'm a beginner who is trying to learn how to draw.
My sketchbook is a Moleskin notebook which has less "tooth" in the paper, and I noticed that I have to press hard to get pigment from the pencils and pastels alike. Perhaps the seller can recommend sketchpads or paper types that can better hold these colors? For now I'll be etching in my color. The blending for pencil and pastel both is done very well, and the kneaded eraser picks up the light colors at the edges of my drawings well.
I like the quality of everything - the pencils and pastels are very "hard" feeling and seem very durable, the eraser is made up of fairly good material, and I like having the case to put everything in its place.
The seller also did indeed follow up with shipment updates (though it did come 3 days earlier than the emails, woohoo!) and also a pdf with designs that you could print out at home to color in pictures, labels, gift labels, etc. These I thought were a good inspiration to get my mind thinking about other applications I could use these for - for now I'm coloring in my ink pen sketches (ink pen not included).
Great set for the price, good basic variety of colors. Got me thinking about how to use these items (seller: may help if in addition to the PDFs, a how-to of the sanding tool or blending tool or kneaded eraser might be good? I googled these and thought they were a wonderful addition!) that I wasn't familiar with, and the seller provides lots of offers to help and designs for inspiration on what to do with this kit. Great for me!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for a honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cheap, but not CHEAP. I bought these foam brushes because of all the good reviews I saw here. I haven't regretted it and have ordered a second box of them.
Until I used these, I thought that the phrase "quality foam brush" was an oxymoron. These have disproved that idea. Yes these are cheap brushes, but they are not CHEAP brushes.
You won't get flakes of foam in your paint. They will stay firm until the jobs done. They will even allow you to brush out a paint film, although not as nicely as a bristle brush will.
For quick jobs, or the first coat, or jobs where you cant justify cleaning a good bristle brush, these will not just do the job, they will even do it well.
Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Clear Purple Paint With Sparkles. If you are imagining that this paint will look like the gold metallic spray paint, then you will be disappointed. When I read the labeling for this paint and saw its name I thought that I was getting the purple version of Gold Spray paint. Well, ITS NOT. What I did get was Clear purple paint with SPARKLES in it. I would have bought the glitter paint if that is what I wanted. It was a waste of money because it looks nothing like how it is described. If you are looking for clear purple paint with sparkles, then you will be very happy.... It does look neat... Just the exact opposite of what I was looking for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is so fun! Wonderful product. This is addicting. I was able to dye 12 flour sack towels and 10 cloth napkins, a cotton baby carrier that was white, then I went around dying everything in my linen closet! A sheet, pillow cases, i wanted to dye everything!
I love that it was easy enough for my 15 year old to set up, and that time wise, I didn't have to rush doing it all at once, because it can sit for a few days without going bad. (I had a newborn so I'd have to cover and come back to the vat often). Creatively, any way you fold and rubber band, designs turn out wonderful, even for young children. My 7 and 9 year olds did some on their own and I thought they'd turn out plain,or not at all, but they ended up coming out beautiful!
I also am happy to report that I didn't follow directions and still had luck. I accidentally thought you take out the towels and let them dry. I didn't realize until later, that you should rinse them, then dry. I thought my products were going to be ruined because I missed this step, but nope. Great results. We loved this activity! Would totally recommend and buy again!
The dye can be messy, use gloves and ventilate. I did it in my garage and laid out plastic sleds so when I removed the items and squeezed them out, I could dump onto there and open them up to start presenting them. Then, I hung a line in my garage and hung them to dry. Took them off the line, and up to my laundry sink, where I rinsed them and then washed. For my baby sling, I washed a few times to make sure baby didn't get dyed blue. We are going to use these as gifts. Really enjoyed this experience project! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good quality save for subtle striations on most. I got the silver ones. They're nice but there are slight striations across all of the photo corners on the top four rows of each sheet (there are six rows total per sheet). The striations are fairly subtle so unless you're a perfectionist, you may not notice or mind them. I bought four packs and they all have the same issue.
My only other experience with photo corners is with the kind that are not self-adhesive. Many of those had imperfect edges and I had to discard several in a pack. All of these have perfect edges and the self-adhesiveness is a huge improvement for me!
Note that in the description, it states that there are 126 corners in a package while in the title and image, it states that there are 108. The title and picture are accurate. Not mentioned in the description is that they're made in Denmark. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful font, but letters are all on one die. Love this alphabet, so on trend and just lovely! Cuts cardstock like butter, but you do have to poke the letters out of the die through the little holes on the back. Be aware before you purchase that this is one large die (4x5) with all the letters on it, so you cant use individual letters in a line, like to cut out words to use the negative space. I have other alphabet die sets all on one die like this so it didn't bother me, but for the price, i feel it should have been individual letter dies. You can, however, cut out small pieces of cardstock and place on just the letters you need cut to conserve paper. The negative space left after a full cut makes a cool background as is, or can be used as an abstract stencil also. Overall, very pleased with this set! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love my MM cutter. I have this product and when I decided to cut two layers of chipboard at one time with it, I totally ruined the blade.....I guess I could have ordered a replacement blade (looks simple to replace), but I needed to do some cutting NOW!
I went out to a local craft store and bought another MM cutter (at a much higher price than Amazon)......but I love the cutter!!! Can't scrapbook without it!
The blade is self-sharpening, will easily cut 12x12 paper with room to spare, has a magnetic ruler in case you need to hold the paper down, has a grid with special markings for frequently used photo or mat sizes, made of sturdy metal, can fold up for easy storage (but mine is never stored ;-) ), and can cut to 1/8" easily and precisely.
This is an excellent cutter to keep in your scrapbook/crafting room---not great for transporting to crops, but can be done. Careful though---everyone at the crop may want to use your Making Memories cutter!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute Teacher Stamps. I thought that they'd be bigger but it's fine. The 2.5"X1"X3.2" that they give means the entire set is that big. The "Homework" stamp is 1.5" (long) X1" (tall) X3/4" (wide) and all the others are 3/4" X 3/4" X 1". The print on the stamp labels are colored, not black as pictured, but since the stamp is whatever color you use, it's really irrelevant. Stamp set comes in a little plastic box. The stamps are indeed deeply cut so they should make a good impression. I got these for a friend of mine who's a first year teacher to-be, so I haven't used them myself. My only concern is that some of the letters will run together since they're so close together on the stamp itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Didn't work at all, no documentation or contact information. I figured that, since it's just a heating element, a digital thermostat, and a timer, this was a simple enough machine that it would be tough to screw up and it would be okay for me to order a cheap one. Apparently I was mistaken:
From the single-sheet of instructions (all typos are [sic]) "The function of the controller is comex, pls don't press any button for other operation unless you set up the temp ,otherwise the process of the controller will be damaged !!!"
I had no idea what this meant, and was very worried that I'd break the machine. Turns out I didn't need to worry about me breaking the machine, because as soon as I plugged it in it broke itself! A visible spark, a loud pop, and then a loud clicking noise. I turned the machine off, waited a moment, and then turned it on again. Now the display is flashing "-LL-", and allows me to set the temperature, but fails to heat up or do anything.
I assume that I've blown a fuse inside the machine, but pressing the "Press to reset the circuit breaker" button has no effect. I would be happy to try and troubleshoot / repair the device, but there's no contact information for the manufacturer on the instruction sheet. Since this happened the first time it was turned on, I can only assume that it was never tested at the factory. Very disappointing, I've already ordered a return label and a replacement machine from another manufacturer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and will smudge easily. If you like to smudge and blend your . These are okay... as other reviewers stated, these are very chalky when dry, and will smudge easily. If you like to smudge and blend your work that way, these are the paints for you. They don't mix well with other paints, and if you dilute the pigment with water, youll have to stir it before use, as the pigment will sink in the pan. Just don't use expensive brushes, because these paints will stain them. I also made a mistake and soaked the cakes to get more paint on my brushes....started growing mold a day later. :(
If you don't want your work to smudge or come off, I highly recommend spraying it down with acrylic sealer, or fixative. A lot of work for a watercolor painting, I know. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I thought this was graphite lead, but that is OK for me. That was my bad, I know. I had to look up the leads on Koh-I-Noor's website to figure out what they were made of after I received them today. After I doodled a little bit with the lead, I noticed that there was no graphite sheen, which prompted me to do some research. The box gives no clue about ingredients, except that the UPC code sticker says "black drawing leads" and has a product code. From the website I found out that the Negro leads are called "chalk". This is a dense black chalk with, I assume, a wax binder, similar to a colored pencil, but not quite the same. It lays down velvety, as opposed to creamy, color. In my opinion, it is like charcoal that only smudges a little bit.
I made this review to clarify the difference for people, like me, who are not aware of the different types of Gioconda 5.6 mm leads. The actual graphite leads will say "graphite" and give you a degree of hardness in the description, while "negro" is another material- an "artificial charcoal", according to the company. Personally, I have a use for it, and I like it, so the error did not disappoint me. I had bought these leads to go in my new Art Alternatives Clutch Pencil, and they do fit in the holder just fine. Small, standard-sized pencil sharpeners will sharpen the lead, too, so you don't need a special pointer. I went ahead and ordered some Gioconda graphite lead after I realized my mistake, so no worries.
If you enjoy drawing with different types of pencils, then this drawing lead would be a nice addition to your collection, but if you are strictly looking for graphite, make sure that the product label says graphite (2B, 4B, or 6B in this product line). The lead number for the Gioconda 5.6 mm graphite range is 4865, while the negro lead number is 4345/2 (this product that I am reviewing). From what I could make out on the images, all of the boxes look so similar that it is hard to tell them apart, so the number may be helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beginners should use 140 lb. Quick word to beginners: Buy their 140 lb version, this isn't more affordable than their 140 lb.
The rigidness and water handling capability is in no doubt, but I took off 2 stars to indicate that it has quite a different paint handling characteristic than heavier watercolor papers. It dries much faster and WILL leave an obvious edge/streak if your brushes are not loaded with water. With some staining paints (Pthalo blue, Pthalo green etc.), this edge is not easy to remove and will cause problems if you do not intend it. If you usually paint on dry and likes to push the paint around later with a clean brush, then this is definitely going to annoy you.
Also what I notice is that the paper is coated with something that slows the drying process, which is good if you don't want anything to dry instantly, but it hinders the absorption of water into paper, which will leave a huge puddle of water if you loaded your brush a little too much. This causes a dilemma in conjunction with the aforementioned quick drying characteristic, in that you have to carefully control the wetness of your brush to reach the optimal painting stroke. It is more like a challenge to experienced artists than a forgiving practice medium for beginners.
Thus, rather than using the cheapest available papers so that beginners don't waste money throwing out failed work, I seriously suggest using at least 140 lb paper to start. They are not that expensive and are much more forgiving to beginners. Beginners then can focus on the creative process itself and not worry about technical details. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An excellent brush set for watercolors, at the price. The best feature of this brush set is the high quality of the case and handles, something that is usually deficient at this price. The brushes feel solid and well-balanced, but not heavy, the case is well designed and constructed. I am surprised that reviewer Tim found defective brushes, he must have had two bad batches.
The tufts were moderate quality, better than average for the price, but not the best available. There was a little splaying in the larger brushes, and the shaping could have been cleaner. Capacity is average but the release was not particularly consistent and the larger brushes did only a fair job of wicking. On the plus side, the lines were clean and crisp, and the brushes cleaned very easily. The manufacturer also did a good job of brush selection.
This set is an excellent choice for everyday amateur water color painters. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No free large white tube, but good nonetheless. A good price for a large selection of colors (I can remember paying over $10 for just ONE tube that was only a little larger than one of these tubes 20 years ago! And there's more than 20 tubes in this.)
I don't know why the description reads that you receive a "FREE large white tube." There is no large white tube at all. Maybe it's because there are two white tubes (but these aren't free additions, they are part of the set you're paying for). I'm only going to rate this down one star for this inaccurate description, though, because the set seems quite decent for the price. At least it is compared to 20 years ago! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NICE BEGINNER OIL PAINT SET. Recently, after enjoying an afternoon at a local art museum my husband and I suggested to each other it would be fun to try to paint a picture ourselves! With a wedding anniversary and a trip to New England just a couple of weeks away I decided this would a great gift to "us".
Two sets were ordered and sent Free Shipping through Amazon.com. They arrived via FedEx four days later.
Inside the packing box were two nice boxes containing our art sets. The tote bag is made well enough with plenty of room for additional materials and comes with a strap to carry it over your shoulder. The adjustable table easel is very nice, not cheap pine, but a heavier wood with a grain. I don't know much about brushes or paints, but for us beginners I think they will be adequate. A wood palette, a board canvas and a stretch canvas were included.
I am pleased with this purchase, and at $39.95 it was a much better price than other sellers of the same item on Amazon. We will order more for gifts.
If the manufacturer could improve upon or add to this set I would suggest an outline of oil painting basics; a color mixing chart, and a charcoal pencil. There could also be a suggestion to separately purchase a small container of linseed oil and turpentine for mixing and cleaning.
We look forward to our trip and painting something special along the way! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Quality Markers. Faber-Castell released several sets of brush tip markers at a reasonable price, usually coupling markers by color relation or by some sort of applicable theme (for instance, another set features markers for flesh tones and appropriate highlights). This set features grays and blacks that are perfect for shading and blending.
I do have a few qualms with these markers:
-- the brush tips can be difficult to work with if you're trying to cover tight areas.
-- the markers tend to lose density when blended with alcohol; it doesn't take much either.
-- the markers don't always show up the best when using paper that is resistant to feathering, and may streak.
Even with these issues, these are good quality markers for those who want to do something a little more sophisticated that what generic crayolas can handle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
PLEASE read if you are considering this product... i want to save YOU the disappointment i have experienced. i don't usually leave feedback but feel it necessary in a case where i might help others avoid a bad situation w/ a poor product. i was excited to see sharpies oil based fine point markers things they would be perfect to highlight some bracelets i was working on knowing the embossed area should be easy to highlight. sharpie has proven to be a good maker of markers so why wouldn't i trust this new product??
i saw the reviews before ordering and there was mention of problems ...but i thought i would take a chance as i can usually overcome product quirks. not this time. the silver pen arrived first. it worked "fair" and by fair i mean it didn't gush out too much extra paint. the gold however... well please look @ my picture and judge for yourself. i was VERY careful... and followed directions verbatim. it not only RUINED my hard work and design (i am an artist and this has been a big loss of material, time & investment in sharpie.) the white arrived today and i toyed with the idea of refusing the package. (all three colors came from different sellers). anyway i did keep the white and it is doing the same as the gold.
i am SO SO very disappointed in sharpie and the fact i spent nearly $5 a piece for three pens that will likely end up in the garbage. also noting the gold leaked on my wood counters and i had to scrape clean with scissors and it still shows.
****BIG loss of confidence, sharpie.**** i hope you not only see this but consider myself and others who wasted valuable resources on your products. thank you... beth | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's really flat. OK, so I'm new to this, and got this just to see how it works.
It was my understanding that the "mediums" were supposed to extend the dry time on the acrylic paints, and give you a finish according to the matte, irridescent, etc. titles.
This Matte finish is REALLY Flat! The end result is completely dead on the sheen, so if that's what you want, this will give it to you. (Think ceiling paint flat/dull)
As to extending the dry time, I'm not experienced enough, I guess, because I didn't really see any difference in the dry time. The acrylic paint dried very quickly on the box I was painting, with or without the mediums I was using. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A little paint goes a long way. I'll admit I wasn't expecting much from these paints or the brushes included. I was pleasantly surprised at what I received. The paints are thick, richly pigmented and apply smooth as butter- no separation or clumps. The brushes are equally as impressive quality. Though the handles are plastic, the ferrules and bristles are great. They are basic brushes that artist's of any age can work with. I purchased this set for nail art and it has exceeded my expectations. The only thing I want to mention is when I opened the first tube, there was some pressure (or trapped air) inside that caused the paint to come oozing out. I'm sure if it was attributed to user error... maybe there was a step I missed about conditioning the tubes prior to opening? I don't know, I just felt it should be noted. Be prepared to catch extra product that may ooze out after puncturing the foil seal. This is my 1st set of tube acrylic paints- I have always used the watery acrylics that come bottled. I much prefer these now because a little goes a long way, and they can be thinned out with water if needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Surprisingly Works. As a bit of background, I bought the chalk ink markers and the roll of adhesive-backed chalkboard contact paper. I don't know if it was the markers, the contact paper, or simply the combination of the two together, but I was having a problem getting the marker all off. I can wipe most of it off with a wet paper towel, but it always left a shadow of whatever was written there. The page said the marker will come off with ammonia based cleaners, but either the cleaners I keep don't have any/enough ammonia to do the job, or this suggestion was faulty. I'd nearly given up, but I decided to give this a try. I thought it was a bit expensive, but since nothing else was working and the contact paper was becoming unusable due to all the "shadows" from various things I'd written with the markers, this was my last-ditch effort.
When it arrived, I noticed that the label said "alkaline ionized water." I was pretty irritated that I'd just paid $10 for a tube of water, but tried it anyway. To my total shock, it worked. All trace of the marker is gone. I'd give it 5 stars but I still think it is a bit pricey. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice and Effective Manual Pencil Sharpener. I believe this is a good pencil sharpener for the price, and it sharpens my Prismacolors very well. As a general rule, I prefer manual pencil sharpeners that have a small compartment to hold the shavings. The blades were sharp, and I could tell by the long and even shavings I got when I sharpened my colored pencils. I just recently purchased this sharpener, so I cannot testify to how long the blades will maintain their sharpness. It is a small compartment to hold the pencil shavings so don't expect to sharpen more than 6 or 7 pencils before having to empty it. Also, it is plastic but I have not had any issues with breakage up to this point.
I notice a couple of reviewers mentioning breakage of the leads in their pencils. To my knowledge, and experience, Prismacolors (only colored pencils I have used) are wax based and extremely fragile. You can drop one and literally break the lead inside. When I have a lead break, I place the pencil in the sun for a few minutes (it's wax and will melt) so the lead can adhere back together again. If you keep having lead breaks the pencil just may be defective, but again they are fragile. I also sharpen my pencils by twisting the sharpener, and not the pencil.
Not that anyone needed my thoughts or advice on color-pencil lead breakage; but, I just thought I would throw that out there for anyone who wanted to know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Although it looks a lot like chalk keep in mind this is a marker. "I received a sample unit of this product for free in exchange for an honest review (in accordance with Amazon's TOS). I was not compensated for this review in any way."
Although it looks a lot like chalk keep in mind this is a marker. I wished the marker had a little more of a point but it wrote very well and I was very happy with the outcome. These where purchased with the chalkboard stickers and are used to label some oil jars I made.
I give this marker 4 stars because although it looks exactly like chalk I felt it removes just a bit too easily ( more like a dry erase marker than chalk). This could be my fault however for having used it to label a bottle of oil :). The text is still readable but one letter is noticeable smeared. In the future I'm planning to label fruit that I freeze in containers with the dates that they get frozen. Overall, this chalk marker is a huge success and will definitely have some very practical uses for me down the line! 4 Stars.
P.S. The chalk look gives my tasks a bit of whimsical charm... Feel like a kid again!
-Kellie Tweedell | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BEST AIRBRUSH OUT THERE. I have tried other airbrushes for makeup and this is by far the VERY BEST OUT THERE!! HOWEVER I have had 3 or 4 of them break, BUT all I have had to do is contact them and they have either repaired them or better yet sent me brand new ones, VERY QUICKLY. I have had to learn the steps to take to avoid them breaking, the problem is that the VERY SMALL spring lever in the trigger, thats on the top of the airbrush next to the cylinder you put the makeup in, seems to just fall out while using the device. AND it is not easy without the proper small minute tools to get the spring back on correctly. But overall a EXCELLENT, AWESOME product!!! I have recommended it many times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Makes Christmas cards so easy. These dies were a little larger than I first anticipated. To get both on a 5.5 x 4.25 card with a sentiment is a bit of a squeeze. That said, though, they made whipping up a variety of original Christmas cards quite easy. Every one could be a little different just by using different pattered paper. In addition to the two bulb-shaped ornaments, there's a separate die for the trim pictured on the vertical red ornament. There's also another cutout not pictured. It might be a hook, but to be honest, I'm not really sure what it's supposed to be used for. Some people cut their own dark tops--I just colored mine in with a black marker. Compatible with the Cuttlebug die cut/embossing machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A nice addition to your Project Life supplies. Project Life by Becky Higgins is a winning idea and the Childhood Mini Kit - Mayfield Edition that I just purchased is a great addition to my stash. Love the colors and sayings - they will work not only for children but for me as well. You get 10 4 x 6 title cards (for horizontal or vertical use), 10 4 x6 journaling cards, 40 3 x 4 "prompt cards" and 40 3 x 4 journaling cards.
This nice thing about this mini kit is you get a good supply of cards in a range of sizes and designs, which come in a sturdy, compact storage box, for a reasonable price. It's a win/win for me and I will be adding more mini kits to my collection. Easy to store and fun to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Incredible. I bought this for my wife about 1 year ago. She absolutely loves it. In my mind the best part is creating your own designs instead of relying on buying multiple cartridges. The software that comes with it is easy to use or if you have Adobe Illustrator experience, you can bring designs in from that (is says this is only possible with the upgraded software but we've been able to do it with the basic software).
Here's a few of the things she's used this machine to do:
Cut paper
Cut vinyl
Cut fabric
Make stamps
Draw with metallic ink
She's used it for:
Crafts (making various paper boxes and creations)
Quilting
Stamp making
Card making
Creating vinyl cut out for wall decor or labeling anything | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful set, mixing making rich colors. The Daveliou acrylic paint set is incredibly versatile. The set comes with all of your basic colors so that you may mix them to make more colors as you please. I like to use acrylic paint for woods, ceramic decorative items, or even on canvas. Recently I wanted to make a decorated wood sign for a friend of mine and these were perfect for that. It was a simple project since I was just starting out using them and wanted to be sure they were up to the task for larger projects in the future. You can use different mediums and gels with the paints to get the desired effect you are looking for. The paint does have an odor, but it is no stronger than other high quality acrylic paints I have used. One of the best things about this paint is the drying time. With watercolor you should wait a little longer otherwise sometimes the colors will collide together when you go to put details. With these they dried quickly enough that I could come back 10 minutes later to put little details on. The tubes are lightweight but very sturdy in the sense that as I am using them I can tell they will hold up until I get to the very last bit of paint to use. The pigments are beautiful and rich and when mixing the colors they stay vibrant. High quality paint set, perfect for artists!
I received this product at a discounted price in return for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The best bath crayons out there. The crayons are absolutely brilliant. We have tried several other brands, which end up lasting a few days, become brittle, and dissolve.
The Crayola ones are much better. Firstly, they work above and under water. They also give a very natural writing and drawing experience and are easy for our 3 year old to hold.
It is very straight forward to clean up afterwards. I have found that a kitchen washing up sponge works best. Simply rub with the sponge in circular motions and the crayons will come straight off.
I probably wouldn't recommend these on enameled baths though, as these are porous and would permanently stain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Be forewarned. Make sure that you, or anyone else who might buy this product knows that, you should not expect smooth blending of colour 95% of the time. I would recommend this product if you are hip to the 'tiling' method of painting or for mixed media such as washed of colour to lay down your ideas then going over it with gouache or casein (or acrylic or ink..). This paper literally sucks in the paint so it dries fast making blended edges hard to achieve without some serious saturation. This also makes it difficult for lifting colour after it dries because the fibers soak in the pigment. There is a good side to this... if you're a field artist who struggles with slow drying paint when sketching... This is perfect but again, if you're only using watercolour, paint with a tile method. One other nice this about this is that doesn't warp like most papers that have that lengthy drying time between applications. Just something to think about. Overall, despite the lack of blending properties, it's a nice paper for the price. Give a go and see what you think :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Spellbinderss dies. This particular die, 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, can make the most beautiful Angel Wings. Follow this link to go to a website called Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken (I hope I spelled that right) [...] and you can see exactly how to use these dies to create beautiful Angel Wings. If you go to You Tube and type in her name or Amazing Paper Grace you will find many more great videos by Becca. She is a creative genius and uses many different Spellbinders dies in making her fantastic cards. There are no better dies on the market than Spellbinders. I love them all. I have tons and want tons more. Every time they come out with new ones I want them. They have dies for almost any user. I make greeting cards and do paper crafting with mine, but they would be equally valuable to scrapbookers as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Yes. You can stretch a canvas with these. I have spent life fixing things and using tools so I know what a crappy tool looks like. I have lost plenty of skin and blood to badly designed garbage masquerading as a hand tool.
These appear to be sturdy and well made and has all of the no-nonsense design features I look for in a good tool, namely 'Does it do the one thing it is meant to do without a bunch of extra crap I don't need attached?'
The answer here is Yes.
Not only can you use them to stretch canvas', but your grandchildren could likely use the same pair. They are that well put together. They might even make it through a few years use in a public school! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Delightfully Surprised. At first I was a bit skeptical of this pack of crayons. I did not believe that it contained enough colors to color a map so that no two adjacent regions have the same color. Well, let me just state for the record, that I was dead wrong (given planar paper and contiguous regions, of course).
Well, I have colored literally dozens of maps, animal pics, dinosaurs, pokemon, digimon, human anatomy drawings, cell diagrams, and fantasy landscapes, and I must say it really does "Keep 'em separated". I can't quite succinctly explain why this is, given the confines of Amazon's character-limit, but you will have to trust me. If you cannot take my word on this, I would go with five crayons, though don't make the mistake of getting three or less, as this will result in failure in all but the simplest of coloring situations.
I have heard other reviewers gossip that only three crayons are required, as the paper's background color provides the forth. To them, I have to say: have you ever color on transparency paper?... In summary, keep up the great work Prang! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Better than I expected for watercoloring. I like to draw with ink (zen tangle style) and shade and color with a variety of media. Bought watercolor pencils recently and started using these brushes with them. The results are great. I'm sure there are watercolor artists who prefer the paint pots with expensive brushes and I do as well. But with watercolor pencils or markers, these are a must! The water in the aquash brush hasn't leaked yet. It wets the brush with just the right amount of water. I've been wiping the brush on a paper towel in between colors and it easily wipes clean. I like to draw when I travel, either at the hotel or on a plane. Definitely a great option for painting away from home or studio. I bought this 3-brush set with small, medium, larger brush and can definitely see an application for all sizes. If you're on the fence, give them a try. I'll bet you'll be surprised. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice assortment. There are 40 pens in this container. I have a pink obsessed daughter and it is nice to be able to give her the colors she likes while I write in my journal or fill in my calendar. This assortment comes with 6 different shades of pink and light purple that please her and I get to work with all the rest. I like that the pens come in a round plastic see-through cylinder that actually acts as a pen holder. No need to throw them in a random bag unless the container breaks.
I am left handed and write with my hand going over everything I write. The ink did not run! The ink dries quickly enough for a lefty. I've included a picture showing how I write with my hand going over whatever I just wrote - so you can see what I mean. Some of the pens felt a little scratchy while writing. Many pens worked very well and with good flow. I did a color by numbers - and 4 out of 5 colors worked fine, the fifth's ink was a bit stiff? It just didn't flow as well. Test the pens first, some colors flow better than others and some are not suitable at all for coloring.
The reasons I am not giving this item 5 stars:
Most pens have good ink flow, some do not. The gray tip at the bottom of the pen needs to be tightened in multiple pens. When I opened the white pen, the ink holder thingy inside the pen flew out of the pen. These are not horrible issues, I know - which is why I still like them. At $19 you are paying less than 50 cents per pen. I am an avid buyer at the Dollar Tree and I assure you these are nicer and have more ink than most Dollar Tree pens. These pens are what you would expect for the price. Some colors are not suited for writing in light paper. I tested them in dark construction paper (that's what I have and use with my kids) and several pens don't work in that either. I took a picture and it's hardly legible. Because some of the pens have really nice ink and flow I struggled between 3 and 4 stars. I settled with three because I would prefer to have only the really good pens and pay $1 per pen for 20 good pens than $0.5 per pen for 40 pens where several don't work well. You know what I mean?
I received these pens free in exchange of a review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not impressed, not disappointed. Just "meh. Nice set of stickers, but I am not blown away by them. There are tons of them, that's for sure. But some were already falling off of the backing sheet when they arrived, which doesn't bode well for their longevity or quality in my opinion. They are also really hard to read. I really had to stare at some of the "word" stickers just to figure out what the heck they said.
If you are just looking for something basic to give to your kid to decorate a handmade card, these are perfect. But if you are intending to use them for something important, I would keep looking.
***I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for an honest review!*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product - much better than traditional chalk. Love these! We painted an area on our daughters' walls with Chalkboard Paint. These markers work so much better than traditional chalk, which breaks and disappears too easily. These markers don't leave dust, and because they can be held correctly (more like a pen than chalk) allow for greater versatility when writing.
They wipe off cleanly too, and again, no chalk dust. You do need to prime the tip on first use, which I recommend an adult does to avoid excess priming or squashing of the tip. So far, the tips have held up really well and the kids have been using them more frequently than chalk because of the tactile sense of writing on the walls.
Great product. Will buy more and am sending in a set to our favorite teachers, too! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect chalk pens. Prior to this, I had never used a chalk pen to write on a chalkboard. I hate the feel of the chalk, so I tended to avoid using chalkboards. I enviously looked at the chalkboard labels but did not want to have them enough to deal with the feel of chalk. Then these were introduced to me and I was SO excited. As soon as I got them, I went and picked up a chalkboard for our kitchen to write our grocery list on. I am in love with how well these work, and am excited to add labels to so many other things! Then pens are small with a fine point, and both show up perfectly on a black chalkboard! I highly recommend these to everyone who uses chalkboards! The seller went out of their way to fix a problem that I had, and added in a purple pen to the green pen I received. I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If this is what you want, it works fine. I ordered this eraser from General Pencil with the OLD photo. It was of the blue eraser, which is the one I wanted. Instead they sent this one, which I already have. Then they changed the photo so now I can't prove they sent the wrong one.
This is actually a very good eraser and I use it. It's just not the one I wanted and not the one I thought I was buying.
If you want to erase pencil marks on your watercolor paper this will work fine. Not as delicate as a kneaded eraser but it will remove light pencil marks without damaging the watercolor paper surface.
It's just not what I wanted and not what I ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The two large crosses don't cut very well. Normally I have nothing but good things to say about the Shapeabilities dies, which I use with my Cuttlebug machine. The directions on how to use these dies with the Spellbinders Wizard, the Big Kick by Sizzix, and the Cuttlebug by Provocraft come with every set of dies, and they are very clear and easy to follow.
However, the two large crosses did not cut cleanly when I applied them to Bazzill cardstock. I had to finish cutting out the center decorations with my trusty X-Acto knife, using a #11 blade.
If you experience similiar problems, try rotating the die and paper 90 degrees and running it through your die-cutting machine a second time. When this didn't completely cut through the paper, I added a second sheet of paper, then flipped the first sheet of paper and die over, so that the two sheets of paper touched each other, then ran it through my Cuttlebug a third time. This technique gave me the cleanest cut, but I still had to finish the most complicated cross (the large green cross in the illustration) with my X-Acto knife.
These crosses make very nice decorations for Easter greeting cards (see customer image above for an example using the large curly cross.) I just wish they cut a bit more cleanly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These Bluehorn 72-color Water Soluble colored pencils are amazing! The pencils feel great in your hand and . These Bluehorn 72-color Water Soluble colored pencils are amazing! The pencils feel great in your hand and glide perfectly over the paper, providing clean lines of vivid color on every page Some of the colors are just so close, but none are exactly the same, I'm not sure if it was necessary to have this many. they are fantastic for shading and you can vary how saturated each color is to customize your shade.these pencils are made of recycled wood and non-toxic material. it make you feel safer when your kids use this. And these pencils are Water Soluble Sketching Pencils, I tried to used them with water,and it did great job. I am very happy with these and I highly recommend them if your looking for a nice set too! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I really do love this set. These are incredibly vibrant and pigmented! They also aren't very chalky, which is surprising for a low cost palette. The pans are baked, not hand poured, but that is to be expected. They remind me immensely of the near impossible to find Jane Davenport brights set. In fact, when comparing them to a friends JD set, they are almost identical in quality. I would not be surprised if they were made by the same company, but JD slapped her brand name on her version. I really do love this set. I use it for plopping down color on my journal pages, or decorating my planner pages. The colors are stunning, and the tin is great quality! I normally use Daniel Smith watercolors for art purposes, but these are an AMAZING travel set. I do intend to own the whole collection eventually. These come HIGHLY recommended from this amateur. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't paint your "masterpieces" on this, lol. I can get this paper at Wal-Mart now for about 6 bucks(They just started carrying it where I'm at in TX). I'm not a huge fan of this paper and only gave it 3 stars, because it's affordable and decent to use for practice, but I don't recommend trying to do some serious painting on this paper. This paper does *not* handle multiple or even single washes well; the sizing comes off easily and I find that my colors look incredibly dull. I've had alot of problems with "puddles" forming on my paintings due to the sheer warping of this paper(Even when I tape down or try to stretch the paper prior to painting). Save this paper for practice/scrap and don't soak this paper. Just my opinion. I've bought this maybe 3 times now and I'm fairly confident it's not the batch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Golden's OPEN acrylic paints are simply GOLDEN. I am a painter. I've painted with oil paints since high school, and have had concerns about the toxicity of the oils. I moved away from Turpentine years ago, but still loved the blending of oil paints.
I knew the Golden name from other painters who said the acrylic paint was the best affordable on the market! When I heard about their OPEN series, that dry slower, able to blend easier, I had my doubts. However, I finally gave it a go, and I've been using them for about 3 years now. They are as close to oil as you can get with acrylic blends. They do dry quicker, so you still have to treat them differently, but the blending is so much more available and intuitive compared to regular acrylic medium. They are a bit more transparent than their acrylic partners, but so well worth the extra money.
I still use oils sometimes, but very sparingly. I've almost completely moved over to these Golden OPEN Acrylics. It's easier cleanup, cost is about the same or less than oils, and I love the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Go-getter. After much research I found the "go cutter" on Amazon at an excellent price (currently $182.96, free shipping). It shipped promptly and works as advertised. It comes with one die which has a 4in square, 2in square and two 2in triangles (finished sizes, "dogears" not removed.) Your biggest expense will be the dies which range from about $15 to several hundred dollars, mats extra. In my opinion, if you already have a rotary cutter and mat, the "strip" dies are a waste of money. You can cut strips almost in the same time it takes to cut and fold the fabric to fit the strip dies. I would stick to the dies with curved or more complicated shapes. For example the stacked tumbler, drunkards path etc or patterns which demand total accuracy like the double wedding ring. My advice is to go to the Accuquilt website and make a note of the dies you want, with their model number and price, then search the web for the best prices. I found the "Eleanor Burns blazing star" ranging in price from $41 to $85. Of course consider the shipping and some sites charge tax.
My only quibble is the fabric waste. This can be overcome somewhat by carefully folding your fabric to cover only the cutters and not the whole die to the edges. It's excellent for scrappy quilts. Just iron your scraps and stack them over the portion of the die which fits the best. One tip which works for me is ,after you run the die through the cutter, flip the die over and lift it off the mat, leaving your cut-outs on the mat. They don't seem to pull apart and scatter so much this way. another thing to remember is if you "fanfold" your fabric ,with wrong sides together, with a complicated die you will get "mirror" cut-outs. I hope this review has helped with your decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Decent Pencils. I have recently taken up "adult" coloring. I have been using the gel pens, so I wanted to give coloring pencils a try. I was very pleased with the array of color selections. I like the fact you can use them dry or for a watercolor effect just dip the tip in water and wham water color effect. All of the pencils were nicely sharpened and good quality! I think For the price it is a decent deal. The packaging was OK. I really liked the locking tabs at the top but if you bump the case it knocks them out of line and when you open it it can cause for a BIG mess, also I think its kind of flimsy could have made the packaging a bit firmer because if this was a gift for a child they would easily break it. Other than that im satisfied with it. I would recommend this for the colors , quality of the pencils for the price.
Please note: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My favorite warm red/pink for mixing skin tones. Quite possibly my favorite paint in my collection. I use it for mixing pink-based skin tones and while, Ive experimented with several colors, this is the one I keep coming back to. I am beginner/intermediate so I cant comment on light-fastness, archival quality, etc. (as most of my pictures are unsatisfactory and stay well-hidden in a folder Lol) but as far as granulation (none) and transparency (excellent), its up to par with the more expensive brands such as Windsor and Newton. Ive included a painting thats heavy on the pink just to show the diversity of this color when mixed with other pigments. (Dont judge the art skill - its not good :-) but it does show the paint lol) I mixed it with various yellows and blues to get the various warm and cool shades. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I prefer my Prismacolors. I purchased these pencils as a comparison to my prismacolor pencils. I've heard numerous times that different pencils have different personalities. Initially I really liked the color range of these pencils, and even the soft texture but I think they are too soft for my drawing style. The colors are lovely but some seem to be named a little oddly. I like to make reference pages for each set of pencils I purchase and the names seemed mixed up on some of the colors or just ridiculously long.
One pro over the prismacolor pencils I'm accustomed to using, they don't seem to suffer from breakage from sharpening the way my prismacolor often do.
On arrival the pencils all had bloom on the leads, a few I had to sharpen down quite far before they laid color out decently (wasteful in my eyes) And they aren't good pencils for detail work as they do require constant sharpening. I've found they are more prone to bloom once the color is laid down on paper as well so a fixative is necessary. I plan to try them with a hot board and think that they will likely be awesome pencils for that type of work. Will post an update when I've had the chance to try it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for Anyone. I was really excited to get these so I could color with something thicker for my arthritis, but I'm disappointed. First of all, they aren't as wide as I expected. Secondly, the fine point tips dry out within seconds of using them. On top of that, the felt tips spread out after a bit of use so they are uneven to color with. These aren't even nice enough for children. For the price, I could have gotten four sets of the same quality markers at the dollar store. I'm confused at these other reviews. They either gave them to children and forgot about it, got much better sets than I did, or didn't update their reviews when they released how horrible the items was. This is my worst purchase on Amazon ever, and I've bought thousands of items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Belmont Lyptus Wood Easel a Delight. I'm a professional oil painter with a space issue. The Richeson Belmont easel is the very best solution for a flexible, small, portable yet sturdy studio easel anywhere on the market. I spent quite awhile researching every available studio easel and evaluating them for size, canvas size accepted, rotation capabilities, and portability. I found similar products that were less expensive, but found that people were disappointed in the quality of the other small-stature versions. Not so with Richeson's creation. The Belmont comes with all hardware, and hard plastic wheels, and took me an entire 10 minutes to assemble with simple tools. When collapsed it's about the height of a small adult, and transports easily from room to room by lifting up on its wheels with one hand. The Lyptus wood version is incredibly beautiful red-cedar-colored wood from a proactively managed source of fast-growing, durable, hybrid eucalyptus trees. I'm proud to use it to create my artwork, and delighted to include it as a beloved piece of furniture in my home. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NICE LITTLE CANVAS . Sargent Art 9x12 Inches Canvas Panel, I have been doing a series of small paintings for a child's room and found these Canvases at an Art Store, I bought 4 of them only to discover them here for a better price. They are not very big 9x12 Inches but well made and 100% cotton. I am not a professional Painter it's just a hobby. I might need few more
I like to use acrylics, they dry faster and they don't have the strong smell of Oil paints nor do you have to use toxic thinners and solvents with them. These Canvases are suitable for both Oils and Acrylics, they are double Acrylic Titanium Priming. The canvas panel has Agro which is a based Particle Board and it's good if you want to hang or framing the canvases as I am doing. I like them they are very Smooth! ...Thank You D.D. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's big, it's cool and it kind of works for a day and a half or so. I like this palette a lot is my first statement. It scratches on the top and bottom really ez though. I put in dabs of paint and waited 24 hours to see what happened and the thicker ones are still wet while the small ones are dried over but gooey underneath. I'll enclose a lame picture "sorry". There's a 36 well pallet by this company that's cheaper and loses the center mixing well but still has top plate mix. Check it out it's more wells, wish I got that one and I may in the future just to have free space to add on as I get stuff.
NOTE: Day 2 all the paint dabs were rock hard so don't expect a week of gel-like paint! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great owl reusable decals. I bought these to donate to a sticker book project for a little girl with a serious illness, she loves owls and the project asked specifically for owl stickers for her. It was not easy to find sheets with owl images that weren't the same image over and over. This set was great, there are 15 different owl images and they are all cute, vibrant and over 1 inch in size as well! I did not realize it but these are the type of stickers I call "clings" which stick to windows and other smooth surfaces and peel off to re-use. I thought they were regular sticky stickers that won't come off, but that's OK I think she will enjoy getting to stick and reuse these owls a lot! Price was also very reasonable and shipped fast. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good range of colors and small enough to carry around. A steal for what is offering for the price. I came from a Chinese brush painting background and recently dive into the watercolor world. After reading countless review (sooo feed up with reviews LOL), I decided to buy this little set as my first step of watercolor adventure.
Overall I think this is a steal for what this little set is offering for the price. Is this excellent quality? Probably not, I say it's decant quality and good enough for kids, beginners or travel (I won't feel heart broken if it got damaged or lost during travel).
This set has a decent range of colors and small enough to carry around. I brought it with me to air travel and I don't feel it's too heavy for my liking (as a Pettit person). Color are fairly rich and vibrant. Decent quality, but of course, nothing compare to professional grade ones.
Case:
I like the size of it, not too small, not too big (Not pocket size, but small enough to fit in a small handbag). It's heavier than I expected, though not too heavy and feel sturdy. As a petite person, I brought it to air travel, along with a sketch book, personal belongings and mirrorless camera, I feel the weight is ok to carry around.
The half pans are removable, so you can switch out colors or add more half pans. The color will pop out if you drop the case. The palette size is good, but I do wish it would come with a removable palette like the Cotman set for easy clean up. The colors stained the palette easily, which is kind of annoying.
Color:
I mist with a spray bottle and the colors wet easily. Pretty rich and vibrant colors. Personally I feel the Cotman line is still the best among the student grade paints I've tried.
Water brush:
It's really tiny, even too small for me, but perfect size for my toddlers! (whom always want to use my Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush, so this is a win-win situation for us!)
Calligraphy dish:
Decent build, it's a nice extra to have.
Sponge:
Meh. I tossed it and replaced it with the cut natural sponge that I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pleasantly surprised. WOW! I only got these thanks to the great reviews. We compared these to more expensive oil pastels such as Faber Castell and Pentel, and these are great! The others we've tried are a little bit softer, but also much more fragile and small. I'm not an artist, but we do lots of art for fun. These are sturdy, larger and longer-lasting, plus they color smoothly and are great for rubbing and blending. These are ideal for children or anyone that doesn't want their pastels to break. I generally moved away from Crayola as I found nicer things, but this is a keeper! Thanks Crayola! My children love these, and I do too! We'll need more paper soon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chalk Paint my piano. I needed one of the colors for a project I am working on, but the best value ( if I end up using the others), was to buy the sample set. It was shipped right on time. My project, the pedals of my piano, to a brushed nickel look, did not turn out so well. I can only imagine that I need to ruff up the pedals better. They are polished brass. I put this product on and buffed it. It did come right off, but I am sure I will need to prepare to pedals rather that rush into it like l did. Just a little dab of this goes a loooooong way! It is a good value to me to have gotten these. If anyone knows how to prepare my peddle, please let me know. In the picture, I did not have the handles changed yet, but they are a brushed nickel look now. I think it turned out good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful If They Fit You. Pablos are the cream of the crop for many who use Colored Pencil. You can't go wrong with them. But, try before you buy. These pencils are oil and not wax based as their Luminance are. Pablo's are expensive and well worth it if they "fit," your hand. I wanted a set for a very long time but they weren't right for me. I learned that I prefered to use another thinner, top of the line pencil equal to thee in all aspects but price, for which I am very grateful. I want to add that I am usually a devoute Caran d'Ache fan and I own and use all the other artist pencils in their line except this particular pencil. It may be the perfect one for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A pleasant project. I did not particularly care for the look of this workstation from the box. Once opened, however, I found that I really liked the material used for the tabletop and the colors. The workstation was well packaged with clear directions for putting it together and the contents even contained a couple of extra screws and bolts. The very best part about putting this table together was that my granddaughter and I were able to do it pretty quickly and as soon as it was complete, she immediately pulled up a stool and sat down to try it out. She loves it! I was pretty pleased that she did and that it turned into a nice project for the two of us to work on together. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love using my Fiskars stamp press to make sure that . These fit my Fiskars Stamp press perfectly, I love using my Fiskars stamp press to make sure that I have a perfect stamp every time, which is very important to me since I have OCD issues. There isn't much I can say about these really, it comes in a pack of two and they are in great condition. I am happy since they are just what I need for backups incase I press too hard on the stamp press and crack a plate. These are easy to install and to use. Uhm.. sorry I couldn't give a more detailed review.
Disclaimer: I received this product for free or at a discount, in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I believe that if you are reading my review, you want to hear how I honestly felt about a product. Regardless of how much I paid for something, I'll tell the reader how I honestly felt about using it. Thank you for reading my review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Set for Beginners and beyond. These brushes are great for learning and starting out. Gives you a great feel for a variety of brushes and I seem to use a good portion of them all the time and the rest occasionally. Even if some are only meant for specific paints, sometimes you just need something to flow or show up a specific way and having the large kit makes it easier. It's something I'd buy over and over until I'm ready to start investing in high quality brushes.
The bristles do fall out of the hog brush, but after a few uses it slows down. I also found using a paintbrush cleaner/preserver <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/General-Pencil-Company-The-Masters-Brush-Cleaner-Preserver-1-Oz/dp/B001TNR7VM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">General Pencil Company The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver 1 Oz.</a> does wonders for it. Also, when I was trying to avoid the bristles falling out, I just washed the brush in warm water and soap and roughly dried it off with a wash cloth over and over a few times. Now I rarely have one fall out, just every few paintings or so. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for crafting. GelBrights gel pens set come with 48 gel pens. There are a variety of colors that include glitter, metallic, standard, neon and swirl. I was very impressed with how smoothly and effortlessly each and every one of the pens in the set worked. It allowed for very easy arts and crafts. These would be perfect for both children and adults. I was using a fairly thick cardstock and had no problems with any of the color bleeding through to the other side.
Most importantly, these gel pens are smudge-proof, bleed-proof, fade resistant, acid-free and non-toxic
I received the product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any compensation or payment for my review. I would recommend these gel pens to anyone looking for high quality gel pens for crafting, scrapbooking or letter writing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Solid, sturdy design makes this good for large, heavy books. Summary: Solidly built with enough heft to hold heavier, bigger books. I usually use this with a relatively thick soft cover book that's about 9" x 13" and it doesn't have any issues. The little foot stands help keep the pages open and there are three levels of tilt available. The overall design is simple and it's plenty robust, so I have no concerns about long-term durability.
Highlights:
- Solid, simple design means it's sturdy and there's very little to break
- Holds large sized books with ease
- Good quality wood
Lowlights:
- Heavy and large (direct downside of this being so robust is that it's not very portable. Get something else if you intend to carry it around with you.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
First one and loving it. I wasn't really sure what I wanted..I just started scrapbooking. My sister is telling me all kinds of things that can be used. She mentioned a machine like this one. The price examples she was giving me were way higherfor not so popular brands but after doing some research, this is the best rated. I got it out of the box, looked at the insturction booklet and thought "What have you gotten into!". But it was so easy! I was amazed. I thought it would take me several days of trial and error but it took about 5 minutes. I love it! Its so accurate adn has very clean cut edges. It doesnt take up much space, the price was way better than any other place I looked, plus there were more to select from. I cant wait to see my finished projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This board has been perfect for my travel needs. This board has been perfect for my travel needs! I travel often and like doing my art work in the evenings while relaxing in the hotel. The board fits right on top of all my clothing in my med size suite case...it's almost the exact diameter to be honest and that I like a lot! The clip holds just like I need, the band is perfect as well. I have owned the larger one for doing paintings, but I use this mostly for drawing and love the ability to move it freely around when working from various angles. You could easily use it for painting within the measurements of course. If your traveling and want I take art projects with you, or create them out there...yep do it! And it's not like it's expensive. So worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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