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New to Cricut? So am I. For those of you looking for a more affordable option for a Cricut machine, youve found it here with the Cricut Explore One! I recently received this machine as a gift from Cricut (I know - how lucky am I!) and I am thrilled that I can be one of the first people to share my experience. Im new to Cricut and Im really looking forward to joining this community of crafters.
The instructions, which came with the machine, were very detailed and basically fool proof with its numbers and pictures that clearly document each step. Im typically a pull everything out and figure it out without instructions kind of person, so Im thankful they weren't cumbersome or lengthy. The site was easy to register for an account and the short introduction video provided a nice overview of the Explore Ones capabilities. Upon browsing through the free templates, I found one for vinyl; which is the test material provided in the instruction packet. I used the Chevron Cricut Explore and added my first bit of flare to my machine!
I know already that this is one of MANY projects to come and Im looking forward to all of the other creations I can explore and create. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a complete kit. You need a lot more stuff to start painting. A good start, but I feel you need more to really get started. Also, what you get in the kit doesn't tie out with the painting done in the video. In short, it's klunky.
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The stuff you get is nice. I like the paints. I like the brushes and knife. They are of good quality. But - you can't paint yet. You need paint thinner (odorless paint thinner per Bob). You need canvases and an easel. You need a palette. You need a brush cleaner rack and a bucket. So, for something called the "Master" paint set, it's severely lacking.
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Another thing that bothers me is that you only get 8 paints. In the video of the attached DVD, right off the bat, Bob goes into two different blues. But you only got ONE with the kit! So - you're already behind the game. I can tell the video (Available on youtube) is the old VHS video he made back in the day (obviously). And maybe back then, the "Master" kid included more things. Even in the DVD, there's a section where Bob explains all the equipment. They show and talk about other brushes. But you only get one of each in the kit. There's no round brush. You'll be cleaning brushes all the time. Even in the kit - it looks like they USED to include another tool because there's a section / holder for it in the plastic tray.
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I looked for this item in youtube, and found someone unpacking and explaining a nice wooden kit - also Bob Ross. I imagine that this is what I was expecting but they've gone cheaper and are giving you less.
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Don't get me wrong - for the price, it's nice enough. But you can't give this to someone and expect them to paint right out of the box. They need paint thinner, a palette, canvases, etc.
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For something called a "Master" paint set, I would have expected ALL paints that Bob uses in the paintings you see on TV (most of them at least). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Changed system requirements after purchase making it unusable! BEWARE. I tried to use my Explore the other day and it forced me to do an update before I could create a project. Unfortunately, my operating system is no longer accepted to be able to use my machine. The system requirements for a machine have always been assumed to be current and last the life of the machine. You don't buy a product or machine only to have the system requirements change unexpectedly or without warning! I'm not planning on buying a new computer any time soon since ours is running fine and isn't that old. And I'm not planning on updating my operating system due to possible performance loss or loss of anything irreplaceable. I feel so ripped off right now and feel like the only way to make it right is to undo this plug-in requirement so I can continue to use my operating system and product or give me a refund for a product that I can no longer use.
Another example would be if you bought a printer and a few years down the road it became unusable because the company forced you to install a new plug-in/update before using. The only problem is that when you try to install the plug-in/update you realize that they changed the system requirements making your computer's operating system outdated. So no matter how much you try, the installation isn't working and the only fix is to buy a new computer, buy a new operating system or buy a newer printer. OUTRAGIOUS RIGHT?! The system requirements that are stated for the machine are the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS that should last the LIFE OF THE PRODUCT!
So just be aware that if you do buy this machine be prepared for it to stop working in a few years because they've changed the system requirements that make your machine completely useless unless you buy a new computer or a new operating system. That's not how you keep customers happy Cricut. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great product, delivered in no time. I just got these markers today, July 5th and I only ordered them June 23rd. they were expected to arrive between july 20 and august 5th, so the delivery for mine were amazing, especially since they're coming from china! All of them were perfect, no bleeding markers, none were dried out like I had seen reviews for on other similar markers and videos on youtube. The only thing that upset me was that I got a duplicate color. No big deal for me, since I'm a beginner at these alcohol markers and it was also a grey color (gg3). The colors were kind of odd compared to what the marker said it was going to be, but I also read that about the markers and you just have to make your own chart to really see what the colors look like. Another funny thing was that some of the names of the markers were maybe misspelled or just made up. But so far, great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Will not hold a point. This was bought for my Dad, who has been doing a LOT of the adult paint by number paintings lately. I knew he would not spend this much for a brush and I wanted to get him a nice one since he is wearing out the ones that comes with the pictures and they often aren't small enough to do some of the thin line areas. I had bought him a set for about half the price of this brush that had 00 brushes. After hundreds of hours of painting they would no longer hold a point so I thought this would be a great surprise for him. Boy was it a surprise he thought he had this great brush and in less than 5 minutes it started fuzzing up and he tried all the usual stuff but he could not get it back to a point. He said if I reviewed it to give it a negative 5 stars. Couldn't do that so it's getting a one star. Hope this helps someone else from wasting their money. Sad thing is his sister taught art for years and paints and twenty years ago bought a brush for $20 that she still uses so he knows a good one should last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Bold, bright, brilliant! Love these. I'm really excited about these! I've been using them to leave special inspirational notes on my bathroom mirror. I love the idea of brightening up someone's day, boosting self esteem, etc. with these notes. A post it might work but would be far less fun!
We are getting started with the holiday season which means we will be in decorating and gift making mode in full swing. I'm planning on giving out framed photos of the kids to family members and love that the kids can "autograph" them but if the frames are reused for other photos those autographs can be cleaned off (or updated next year!)
The color choices are great and show up so well! The kids can't wait to start using them for projects!
(I received a complimentary pack of markers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
What a great price for so many colored pencils. What a great price for so many colored pencils! I received multiple adult coloring books for Christmas and I had been using a 24 pencil set from Crayola as a placeholder until I had more money to invest in a new set. When I got a discount on these pencils for a review I couldn't pass up the chance at such a great deal. These pencils are so perfect for the smooth paper of adult coloring books.
Having used both Prismacolor and Crayola, they are comparable to professional grade. They have bold pigmentation and they blend really nicely together. The Crayolas are much harder and they require more force to get to the most saturation. But these pencils are very smooth and they build color nicely.
They also come in a really nice range of colors. I had been working on a watercolor painting and I was having trouble getting the right hues for skin and getting the blacks black enough. After my painting dried I went over it with my Arespark colored pencils and the colors blended seemlessly. They really helped in adding more demension to my picture.
Going through the kit, the only color I really wanted more of was tan skin colors. They have three peachy skin colors which are great, and I did blend in some of the browns together with the peaches. It just would have been really nice to already have a few shades darker than peach but lighter than light brown. This is just a minor critique and it does not affect how great the set is in general.
I am very happy with my purchase and look forward to seeing all the projects the will come from these colored pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Practical, sturdily built, and nice to look at. I bought this item to be able to prop up my lazy susan that I use when sculpting, but also because of the storage drawers the item obviously comes with.
I did make some changes to the drawers, as I needed partitions to be able to keep my various tools from rollin on top of each other, and I also added some handles for easier opening. I store my airbrush in the top portion, because I don't need it all that often.
The box is well made of sturdy materials, and it has been cleanly assembled.
The only small drawback is that the easel opens to the back, away from the drawers, as you can see in the photos of the product description. That way I unfortunately won't be able to utilize the easel when sculpting on a relief, because I would have to reach around the box to access my tools. But other than that I really like it, and I may be able to just pack this up to take all my tools on the road with me. Very handy thing to have indeed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love the tin colors not bad either. I bought both the tropics and the classic sets. I love that you can fit 21 pans in the tin. I combined my two sets of primas into the one tin. I left out the white, grey and black as there was no space for them. The colors are vibrant rewet fairly easily. The pans are a bit grainy though - but it doesn't seem to effect the performance. The paints are not as pigmented as my artist quality paints - you need more layers to get the same saturation of color. As such I m using these for coloring and casual painting. I plan to refill them with tube paints when they are used up. The only reason why I gave these 4 stars and not 5 stars is because the colors are not balanced in the set. You have to buy both the classics and tropics to get a good range of natural looking colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Quality Firm Bristle Paint Brushes. I love these paint brushes. I have been needing some firm paint brushes that weren't too expensive and these foot the bill. You get a nice variety of brushes at a reasonable price. These brushes are long handle brushes. I usually don't use long handled brushes but I'm getting use to these. The bristles on these brushes are nice and firm and spread thick paint very well across canvas. None of the bristles have come out. Not even one. They come in a zip up case that you can reuse to store your brushes in. They are very good brushes. The only thing they need to work on is the ferrule. One of them came of while in use. I did not leave the brush submerged in water. They should use a better glue to hold the ferrule on the brush. This only happened to one brush out of about five I've used so far. Besides that there have been no issues with these paint brushes. I highly recommend them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So far ...so good. This is the very first paint by numbers I've ever worked on and so far I love it. I'm trying to paint in numerical order, though I keep missing some of the small areas here and there, and have finished through 7. My only complaint is that sometimes the paint does not completely cover the number. Overall I'm really enjoying the process. The brushes are an acceptable quality, I went ahead and bought an additional one that was a bit thinner in order to paint some of the teeny areas. Some of the numbers are super small so I have to wear magnifying glasses when I'm working on it. The canvas seems to be a good thickness, but I am definitely no expert on canvas :). For me the most important thing is that I'm enjoying myself. I can zone out a bit when working on it, let the cares of the day fall away and just try my best to stay within the lines. Added bonus if my completed project looks like the picture on the box! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Brilliant product design and functionality. A friend purchased a larger Martin Pro-Draft table from an art supply store...that has since gone out of business. I knew the product was solid already, but the reviews of damaged products arriving through shipment, made me reluctant. Having no other outlet, I purchased this product....and absolutely no issue for me. The product came out of the box in perfect condition. This size, Small, is perfect for Ledger (11x17) sized paper. You really can't expect to do much more than that on this size board.
These boards are perfect for use on an existing desk/table, and leave you so much more floor space, unlike a cumbersome full size/floor drafting table. This board slides right into a pocket I created inside the footwell of the Steelcase desk I use.
"No one knows I can draw." ;-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great pencil set. Great for "adult coloring books. I received these free to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
I LOVE these pencils. They are so much more than just colored pencils - they are watercolor paints too. The set even comes with a tiny paint brush.
I love to use "adult coloring books." Using these as watercolor paints have taken coloring in those books to a whole new level.
You cannot ask for a better collection. Every color you can image is included. They also have numerous shades for each color so you'll always have the perfect color that you are looking for.
I plan on buying this set as gifts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
caution. I was excited to recive as I also own the sling ted to recive as I also own the sling by outward hound. Unfortunatlng by outward hound and love it. Unfortunatly was a bit dissatisfied with this front carrier. The front part is well constructed and sturdy but then the actual straps that go over your shoulder are flimsy and thin. I wish they would have padded them like normal backpacks but the straps make me worried about the lack of support from the straps. The pic of the model looks nice but when I wore it looked about ten months prego and struggled to walk upright. Might just be me but if the straps worked more like a backpack it would have been great. Just feel they cut cost on the worse part. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My experience with the kit: Great value, you will be painting like Bob in no time. This kit has everything you need to get started painting with Bob! It includes a 2 inch brush, 1 inch brush, fan brush, a fine point brush, and a mixing/sculpting knife.
The colors in the kit includes: midnight black, phthalo blue, sap green, van dike brown, bright red, titanium white, crimson red, and cad yellow. The kit also includes liquid white, a less firm paint used to prime the canvass right before painting with the thicker colors. The kit does not includes other colors that bob uses in some of his works. These colors include: dark senana, Indian yellow, yellow orchard , phthalo green and prussian blue. You can getaway without using these colors while painting with Bob. You could also buy these colors separately online. Lastly, you could buy these colors at your local art store. Make sure they are firm paints except for the highlight colors that bob uses. These paints specifically maid to be thinner. If you do buy thick highlight colors that are not bob's brand, you can thin the paints using paint thinner or adding liquid white to the mix. The highlights are thin due to the fact that a thin paint will stick to a thick paint. When you highlight, it usually over the thicker paint you have already laid on the canvass.
lastly, the kit includes a 1 hour DVD that explains what each brush does and a step by step tutorial on how to paint one of bobs peaces (direct episode from "the joy of painting").
This kit is a great value! It includes everything you need to paint with and like Bob.
This was the first time I have ever painted. The attached photos are my first and second paintings I did with the Bob Ross Master Paint Set kit.
-It is worth noting Bob uses a double primed canvass. Because the art supply stores i went to did not have double primed, I just used a white Jesso over the canvass to prime it a second time.
Happy painting! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great color, great adherence, easy to use. I'm a decorative finish painter and this is my favorite paint at the moment. It is the perfect warm grey that is hard to find in other brands. It sticks to any finish without prep. I have even seen this paint stick to surfaces that were resistant to Annie Sloan paint. I use this paint with Minwax or with Annie Sloan waxes. Adding clear wax plus black wax plus brown wax makes a beautiful finish. The only con is that it is not very sandable to smooth out brushstrokes. So you need to be more careful when painting to not leave strokes. This can be accomplished with adding a bit of water to the paint, and by continuously sweeping out your brushstrokes. I love this paint so much I've bought it probably 50 times. My Annie Sloan stockist is probably wondering where I went lol. In the picture I attached, the primitive was used on the chairs, as the basecoat on the pearly piece, and as a whitewash on the tabletop | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It is tolerable. I would try a different sharpener next time but this will get me by for now. I like that it is easy to empty and can be easily carried anywhere you want to travel and color. However, I only use the small sharpener on the left because the larger on the right really makes the lead too long and it bulges out around where the wood ends; I was wasting a lot more of the pencil on the right because the point doesn't last long and I would have to sharpen a lot longer for the long tip. I was also expecting a higher quality blade inside, sometimes it really struggles shaving them evenly unless I set it on a table and use both hands to guide the pencil in perfectly straight because the opening is much larger than the diameter of the pencil and they wiggle all over when I try to sharpen, resulting in jagged pencil tips which are not great for small detail. Perhaps I got a defective one with dull blades but I would recommend looking into higher quality sharpeners in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Looking to finally get the software. After owning the Cricut Expression for several years I'm finally looking to buy the software. I saw some reviews in which people were upset that the total cost of cartridges and software and a machine was so much.
Try Amazon or Ebay or even Craigslist for great deals! I haven't paid more than 24 bucks for a brand new cartridge and I own a bunch of these. Instead of buying new mats all the time think about going on Youtube and finding an instructional video on how to make your mats sticky again. Its a simple thing to do and it involves temporary spray adhesive. If you shop at Michael's or JoAnn's utilize the coupons for your scrapbooking paper.
There's always ways to keep the cost down and the fun and creative times rolling!
So don't get discouraged and do your homework.
and please excuse the lack of commas. My comma button is not working. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but I am going to write one for this as I am thoroughly unimpressed and disappointed. One of the latches that holds in the . I don't usually write product reviews, but I am going to write one for this as I am thoroughly unimpressed and disappointed. One of the latches that holds in the two slide out drawers arrived broken and non-functional. The box itself feels very cheaply made. A few of the oil pastels I received were "melted." I live in Ohio and it is winter. They should not have arrived melted. The contents of each drawer are the same quality you can find at your local craft store in the "Beginner's Set for Watercolor" or "Beginner's Set for Acrylic" which are generally priced at $5.00 USD per set. The two canvases included can be priced at $.99 cents per canvas. A watercolor canvas book of nicer quality can be priced at $5.00 USD. So, with the inside contents only having a $22.00 USD value based on competitor prices, I have no idea how the box could be of such poor quality. I wish I had not bought this product but don't want to deal with the annoyance of trying to return it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for on the go artists. I bought this as a gift for a friend who used to love pencil sketching and pen and ink for his preferred medium but hadn't drawn anything in a long time. He's one of those people that have everything and we ended up talking about how we both used to draw and he mentioned how much he missed it and did not know why he had stopped drawing. I didn't like the sketch pad that came with it so I purchased <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Global-Art-Materials-5-1-2-Inch-by-8-1-4-Inch-Drawing-Book-Large-Landscape-in-Ivory-Black/dp/B001F8Q8GQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Global Art Materials 5-1/2-Inch by 8-1/4-Inch Drawing Book, Large Landscape in Ivory Black</a> to go with it and also threw in <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sakura-30061-3-Piece-Pigma-Micron-Blister-Card-Ink-Pen-Set-Black/dp/B000XAORIS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sakura 30061 3-Piece Pigma Micron Blister Card Ink Pen Set, Black</a>. The substitute drawing pad and pens fit like a glove in this pouch. He said it was one of the most thoughtful gifts he had received. The price for the whole gift was more than reasonable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not tall enough. I wanted an economy easel for use at standing height. I am 5'8" tall and and at its tallest height it was well below eye level for me. Maximum height (of top extension pole) with legs fully extended is about 60." Lower rail for holding painting is quite low -- about 37" above floor. I am returning this and ordering the Mabef large field easel M/29 (Royal Venice sketch easel) which goes up to 74" instead.
That said, it looked nice, was very light weight and the leg extensions were easy to use. Would probably be fine for sitting height or table top. Someone else's comment about it blowing over outside makes sense. Probably best for indoor use due to its very light weight. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I was initially pleased with the selection of colors. I was initially pleased with the selection of colors, until I realized that there is not one seriously orange marker in this 50 marker set! The closest color is a pastel creamy orange, which does not work for everything you would want to color orange. I find that hard to swallow, when some of the other colors are so close to one another. The case is flimsy and split extremely easily, so all of my markers are now rubber banded together. Also, they are described as "fine tip," but the tip is much closer to medium. It is difficult to color small spaces with these. I gave it two stars instead of one because it really is a lot of markers for your money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not a top choice for adult coloring books. I hate to say something negative when others seem to think the world of these pens. I found them spotty and inconsistent when coloring. I liked the case they came in and how the colors were listed on the back. They aren't true to the color (pen color vs. ink color) with most of the pens, but I got used to it. I could only use these for about a month before I had to order a new set, because they ruined my experience of coloring. I've previously purchased Sharpie and Bic (both ultra fine point) and am now using Staedtler Triplus Finetip. I'd recommend any of these three before the Pentel set. I only give 2 stars because of the case and the color selection. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are clearly excellent brushes, soft and supple. I just removed the sizing from my brushes today. It's my first set of brushes as I set out to start experimenting with Prismacolor watercolors. These are clearly excellent brushes, soft and supple, lovingly made to exacting specifications. I foresee many years of happy painting. I did notice, though, that the Round 2/0 and the Rigger 3/0 had a couple of stray hairs, which is really a very minor issue. What's a needle in a haystack? I cleaned and conditioned them with special brush cleaner and placed the protectors back on. If the strays don't respond, cutting them off won't be a big deal and, being so few, will not jeopardize the integrity of the brush. All around, I'm very impressed with the workmanship and happy I chose these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Difficult. This is an incredibly intricate and difficult die to use. Ostensibly, it cuts four snowflakes in one, nested inside each other, but the outermost 'snowflake' is just a very thin perimeter with no internal support at all to help it keep its shape. Even if you manage to get it out of the die without tearing it, because there aren't enough poke holes to help loosen it, you would have to spray it with a stiffener and pat it into shape on a nonstick shhet of something before you could do anything with it. The other three snowflakes the die cuts are also difficult to remove, using a layer of wax paper between the die and the paper you use helps, but at least they are usuable if also somewhat delicate in structure. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exactly what I was looking for! Works well for me. I have tons of black camera, TV, and other electronic adapters, cables, wall warts, power cords, etc., and lately it has been getting very confusing when it comes to identifying what cords and cables belong to what devices. I was hoping there was a fine tipped, oil based paint type permanent marker on the market, and lo and behold, I discovered this one at my local crafts store! I've been able to easily mark all of the aforementioned now, and make order out of chaos! The product works very well for me, and the secret to success is to vigorously shake the Sharpie paint marker for at least a minute. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice, but. This unit does exactly what it's supposed to do-stir modeling paint in those small bottles/cans. It seems to have enough power even for old, very thick paint. It cleans up very easily by immersing it into a bottle of thinner and spinning it. A word of caution, make certain the agitator is all the way into the bottle before turning it on, it will spew paint/thinner all over if you turn it on at the top of the bottle/can. The only issue I've discovered with it is on the stirring end, the small agitator is pressed on using tiny splines on the end of the shaft. Mine came loose after only 20 or so uses. I had to epoxy it back on but I'm worried about immersing it repeatedly in thinner solution. I'm certain it will eventually break down and pop off again. They need to figure out a more permanent way to attach the agitator to the shaft. Otherwise it's a very useful tool, the price is right and I'm sure I will get a lot of use out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Satisfied, but read directions before using. Pros: The smaller and more humble Krylon glitter spray generally works better than the Krylon Glitter Blast, which has more problems. When properly applied this spray paint leaves an even coat of whatever amount of glitter coating you prefer, whereas the Glitter Blast is intended for an overall coat of glitter. I prefer a lighter coat of glitter decoration on my projects, but you can achieve an overall coat if you so desire. Moreover, the thinness of the specks of glitter means that you won't be in as much danger of clogging the nozzle as you would with other glitter sprays (but be sure to follow the directions for unclogging anyway!), making this a more beginner-friendly product.
Cons: Again, read the directions, or you'll end up with ugly, varying levels of glitter all over your project. Shake the contents well when before spraying, or you'll mess up your first few projects with too much glitter. When spraying, also make sure you use the same amount of pressure on the nozzle throughout, and test off to the side of your project before you start sweeping the spray over your project. If it's not enough glitter the first time, you're better off applying coat after coat rather than pushing too hard on the nozzle. Moreover, for the price, this really isn't nearly as much glitter spray as it's worth. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For the price, they're decent. They're not the best brushes I've had, but they're most certainly not the worst either. It's worth mentioning that the largest acrylic brush had some kind of glue residue all over the bristles. It washed out with some effort, but a little annoying. Other than that, none of them had any real problems. The hairs do come out from time to time(not often enough to be annoying, but often enough that I wouldn't use this set for anything finely detailed), but I'm also pretty rough with my brushes, so perhaps they just require a most gentle touch. The watercolor brushes are trash, though. The bristles fall out three at a time and it's really frustrating. They don't move well, either, watercolor brushes should be very easy to work with, and these very much aren't. I haven't gotten into the oil brushes yet, but they look like the same situation as the watercolor.
The acrylic are more or less worth the purchase price. They're decent for a first set, but I wouldn't recommend this for professionals, you could get much better elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loving it. I love Tim Holtz endorsed products, and the Pumpkin Jack die is no exception. First of all, it can be used for various Fall crafts such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. Since it is part of the "Movers and Shapers" collection, it can be used as is or customized to fit your needs. There are various magnetically interchangeable dies available to customize the die cut, such as 2 jack-o-lantern faces, ovals, and others. However, you can also simply draw, paint, stamp, hand cut or decorate the pumpkin to create original designs. The possibilities are endless! Of course, being made by Sizzix, assures that the quality will be superb. I highly recommend this die. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Turned my white project YELLOW. I just purchased 2- 8 ounce jars of your DecoArt Chalky Paint in Everlasting and one 16 ounce jar of your DecoArt Yesteryear Chalky paint. I also purchased the DecoArt Chalky paint Ultra Matte Varnish.
After spending several hours painting my project with your Chalky paint, I applied the varnish EXACTLY as instructed in your online videos and on the jar. I was absolutely LIVID to see that the varnish turned my project YELLOW! What in the heck just happened?! I did everything just as instructed, and now not only have I wasted my entire evening and my money, but my project is RUINED. It is 100% unacceptable. I'm 8 months pregnant and busted my butt trying to get this completed before the baby comes, and now I feel like I've totally wasted my time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome Fine Tipped Pens. I found a new hobby! I am not young, over 50, I have some health problems that is very limiting. I wanted something to do except watch TV. So, I thought about painting. I am not that talented. Then I thought, I could color. Why not! Nothing says an adult can't color. I bought these pens and they turned out to be just perfect. The price was good and it was a great starter set. It didn't take me long until I decided I wanted more colors. I have ordered a larger set but these were great. The color of the pen is not exactly the same color as the pen top so you might want to make a mark on something before you use it. They are very fine tipped, I would buy them again. I am addicted to coloring now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautifully tapered brush for extravagantly expressive lines and detail. This is a nicely tapered watercolor brush, with very soft bristles so its great for lines with time dimension to them. It is perfect for smooth, calligraphic strokes and the kind of lively lines that make for great cartoons and gesture drawings. It is solidly constructed, with a very light and balanced shaft so it is very comfortable in the hand. This is a brush that demands a light touch - with some practice, you can achieve lines that are extravagantly expressive, from very fine detailed marks from the tip to broad lines at mid-brush. Remember to treat it well! Don't leave a fine tool like this soaking in your water jar! Treat it well and it will last a very long time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fun at all ages. When my kids were little they had paints and markers and had so much fun at their art table for hours. My kids are adults now. I'm still getting this for them. This is fun for every age.
You get a box of 8 Crafty Croc Liquid Chalk Markers with purple, pink, orange, white, red, yellow, green, and blue. They have two reversible nibs or tips that you can flip over to the other side, one is round and the other is chiseled. You get two extra nibs also.
You can use this on glass, plastic, metal, glossy board, LED boards, and non porous surfaces.
I use some vinyl sticky backed labels I like for labeling things in the kitchen and home.
With the cap on you shake the marker well with the cap pointed up before first use. You load the nib by pressing it down onto a scrap of paper. You should also store the markers with the cap upwards.
After the initial loading of the chalk into the tip, it usually only needs a couple of presses to get it ready each time afterwards or not at all if you have been using them recently. You should shake it as instructed also.
If it looks watery and not much color when you write then you have not shaken or press loaded it enough. It gets vibrant and stands out when it's fully loaded correctly. It's easy and doesn't take but a couple of seconds. When it dries it stays on well and doesn't smudge easily at all unless it gets wet.
They are non toxic, water based, and they do wipe off easy with a damp cloth.
These are useful for group activities, school projects, homemakers, kids play, and artistic adults. Here are some other ideas: leave positive messages, write reminders, draw, play games, menu boards, keep score, label jars, label shoe boxes...
Disclaimer * I received a free product in exchange for an honest unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
REALLY Great Easel, fast light and adjustable. After looking at many, many easels I chose this one finally...and it is perfect! I chose this one mainly because I paint in watercolor and did not want to be limited to my easel being only flat or completely vertical...This one is great because you can adjust it to any position so if you need a 20 or 30 degree angle, you can get it just right. My second consideration was weight as I am using it to paint Plein Air, and this one is nice and light, even comes with a zip up case. So now, I tuck it in my backpack with my paint and off I go! Super light! Alot of my friend have bought cumbersome and heavy french easels and while they struggle, this one sets up in moments! I attach a slide in tray between the legs with a small palette I velcroed on and now I have everything right there! I woluld highly recommend checking this easel out before you buy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works. Could be more air-tight in the seams, but very nice. There was of course no lighting system as has already been mentioned.
Edit: After owning the unit three months and using it maybe 15 mins a total of 6 times (stored on a level table in the basement), I came down for another session and found the electric motor would not turn on. The unit has never been dropped/mistreated; I'm the only one who uses the item as well and its in a basement out of the way of other traffic; and i checked the powerpack, which was fine. Tried a diffrent outlet as well that i know works. Nothing. Either a defective motor or just a bad product. I'll change the review if TCP will replace the item on their dime.
EDIT 2: Very pleased with prompt replacement service from TCP. They noted the item was not under warrenty but chose to send a whole new unit free of charge. They will be getting more of my business very soon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good, typical Happy Dot brush. Just know that the longevity of your brush, as with all Chinese painting brushes, depends on the care you give it. When you receive it, the bristles are glued together, so you have to soften them by setting the brush in a glass of cool water, just up to the plastic neck so the bamboo handle does not get soaked. Swirl it around every few minutes and then gently press it against the side of the glass to encourage its flexibility until it is supple. Rinse it again until until it isn't at all gooey to the touch. Now, when you load the brush with ink or Chinese colors, do so only up to about 3/4 of the bristles so that the ink or paint does not get to the base, where the hairs have been bundled together and glued in.
After each use, always rinse thoroughly in cool water, drying it carefully on a cloth or paper towel until little or no ink appears on the towel, and bring it to a point and let it air-dry completely.
Otherwise, ink remaining at the base of the bristles can rot, and the bristles will come undone from the handle. Never prep or rinse your brushes with warm/hot water or soap.
With good care, your brush should last for at least a decade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have been very happy with their other products so I was excited to . I received this chalk pen and a set of chalkboard labels from Precision Kitchenware free of charge to review. I have been very happy with their other products so I was excited to try these out. It took a bit to get the ink flowing, but once it did it has worked well every since. I do wish the tip was a little smaller for the size of chalkboard labels that I had. I felt like I couldn't write as neatly as I would have liked due to the size of the tip compared to the labels, but I think this pen would write very neatly on a larger surface. It didn't easily rub off with just my finger (which is good cause you don't want to brush against it and have it rub off the writing), but it wiped off easily with a slightly damp paper towel. You could see a faint impression of what you had written once it had been wiped off, but as soon as I wrote on it again it was undetectable. I've written and wiped off the label several times now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Totally useless. The product was indeed promising, but in order to make it more useful it absolute needed the possibility to disable the sound alarm when off range and receive just a push alert or a short notification sound. Example: you leave your wallet at the restaurant and briefly go out to smoke a cigarette, you don't want a continuous alarm until you disable it. Or, you deliberately leave your iPad at home. You just want to be alerted but you don't want an infinite alarm all day long.
After several months, no new updates or improvements, the app feels abandoned, no new functionalities despite my suggestions.
the straw that breaks the camel's back? One of the stickers, I thought it has been disabled for months, started sounding this morning. I coudn't stop it, I had to open it and take off the battery.
My stickers are all disabled. Don't waste your money as I did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's was OK until I started using it. Just received the set and I am little disappointed. The brushes are not the same as on a picture, and two of them are defected. The painting table cheap made, and it looks like it is going to break any minute. Did not try paint yet.
Update on my review after I used it. The painting table does not hold a canvas very well, the acrylic paint has strong, unpleasant odor ( the one I bought in a store do not have that odor), and most of the brushes went to a trash can :( This set does not worth the money, and I do not recommend to buy it. Surprised of all good reviews on this product. I gave it three stars to begin with, but have to leave only one now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poor quality tool and falsely advertised. First of all this airbrush is falsely advertised on Amazon, TCP Global website, and the product's own paperwork; because this is a SINGLE-ACTION airbrush not a double action like it is stated. Second thing I noticed that some of the metal parts are already corroding right out of the box. And the third thing I found was the spray pattern for the fan air cap did not even work. Oh yeah, its made in China too.
After I bought this I found a much superior product made here in the U.S.A. by a company called Paasche, the model being the Talon TG-3F. The Talon set has more versatility than this set because you have 3 fluid nozzles and also a fan air cap for only $24 more than this set (currently selling on Amazon for $95 with FREE shipping). Oh yeah, and it also works as advertised too, being made in the U.S.A.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Horribly made! DO NOT BUY. I first received the machine with the box fully gouged on the side! Upon unboxing the machine, I was quite impressed, the accessories all appeared there and extremely sturdy! Then I got to the actual press, I had the table set up for it and placed the press on the table and it had like this cant to it. Maybe a fault in manufacturing, so I got a t-shirt ready to press! Opening the latch and sliding the top to the right to place the t-shirt the machine fell over. I thought maybe the table wasn't level being that it does have roller wheels so I placed the machine on the floor and to my dismay the same thing happened. I have been trying to get a refund for days now! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for pencil portrait drawing. I'm on my second box of Saral Transfer Paper. I've found it to be an extremely useful product that I've even used to transfer an image to our last Halloween Pumpkin as a carving pattern. Normally I just use it to trace images to drawing paper to create an outline prior to rendering. I erase the initial outline as the rendering is completed. While the line the Saral product leaves on paper is erasable, it is not as easily or as cleanly erasable as a pencil line on the same paper, which is a slight drawback but not an insurmountable one. A single piece of Saral transfer paper, for example 9 x 12", can be used multiple times before it starts to get worn out, so I used my initial box to create about 70 portraits so far. That's pretty darned economical. It's a good buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
DON'T WASTE YOUR . The WORST markers I have ever used. I am a semi-professional artist and have used lots of such pens and these are just awful. Hard, dry and stiff and completely useless. I got them because they are water soluble and they are but they are not capable of putting down a dependable, consistent line. Even on very smooth paper made for ink work. DO NOT waste your $$ on these. Unfortunately I bought the 4 pack and every size was just as bad as the others so I don't think it is a fluke. If I wasn't so busy I'd send them back. They are a terrible product by a big company who should do better. I have never come across such a lousy marker calligaphic or otherwise. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for learning to paint. I haven't been painting long, but I decided just a little bit ago that I wanted to teach myself to paint in acrylics. I don't like how water color works for me, acrylics allow me to paint right over if I make a mistake or I can blend the colors together without an issue. I am not a professional by any means, but I have used other paints and can compare with that.
First off I have been using this set to paint on wood. I also used a little on canvas, but the photos I have provided are on a thin craft wood.
The paint set comes with paint brushes, but I prefer my own brushes and have given these ones to my kids. I was able to open all of the tubes just fine except the dark blue. Once I finally got the end open, it would hardly squeeze out any paint, so I had to get a tool and puncture it some more.
Once it was open it worked just fine. These photos are done with this particular paint, except the flesh tones. I am not good enough at mixing colors to mix it all from the basic colors on here and I used a peach and a brown from the craft store. I did use the white and other colors from this set to mix the tones used in the painting.
The paint is smooth, no lumps and it blends together just like it should. It dries in the same amount of time as other acrylics and it seems to have rather deep colors. The blue was my favorite as it provided a good night sky type feel for the dress and wings on this particular painting. I transferred the sketch via some transfer paper and the paint was able to cover those lines just fine. I used a gel pen to outline as they work well over acrylic paint.
Over all a great set, the tubes are larger than others and I have plenty of paint left to do another few paintings. The only reason I gave 4 stars was the difficulty with the dark blue.
This set is a nice one to learn with. I have had no professional training and am still working on teaching myself through trial and error. This painting is based on my own sketch. It took about 4 hours split on different nights to get this done start to finish. I am happy with the results and the performance of this kit.
*I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT (IN ORDER TO TRY IT AND REVIEW) THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A GOOD REVIEW OR CHANGE MY OPINION ON THE PRODUCT, I AM HONEST AND UNBIASED, ALL OPINIONS ON IT ARE MY OWN AND BASED ON THE PRODUCT ITSELF. I HAVE TRIED THIS AND EVALUATED IT ACCORDINGLY | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not All the Instructions' Fault. When I got this, I was so excited. It makes a gallon. So I put a gallon of cold water in a milk jug and proceeded to pour the powder in the small opening. it started gelling up before I could get half in so I was squeezing and pushing it in. Had it all over my hands. I was afraid for a bit that I would glue my hands together. Finally got as much in as I could. Next, instructions said stir it well, so I shook and shook the container. Then let it set for 15 minutes and stir again. Okay, now I am gasping for breath and set it down. I have 3 inches of goop in the jug and the rest water. Sigh. So I take a little bit out and put it in something I can't mess up - an empty tuna fish can. Took a glob of glue and squished it with a little water. I noticed the glue was turning red. Yep, cut myself on the tuna can. After bandaging my finger and using a small glass jar, I got a little glue and watered it down. Decided to use a brush instead of finger to apply. It worked. It does a good job of gluing and is clear. I cannot blame all my travails on the instructions, but they could have been better. Should have first tested with a little bit. I know that we crafters like to do things the hard way, but next time I am going to get it already made. Update: After sitting for a week, I noticed that the glob at the top had dissolved and I now have liquid glue and it works fine. Note to self - be patient. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
not a reliable pen. This is a disappointing product. I am a mixed media artist and avid art journaler. I use sharpie paint pens, as well as other paint pens. I decided to try out the extra fine point as apposed to uni-posca on the shear basis of pen size. It SHOULD write on pretty much everything, including gesso, gel medium, acrylic paint and water color paint like the other size Sharpie paintpens. BUT IT DOESNT. I have a drawer full of other size sharpie pens that work ok. After following the instructions the pen still does not work, it puddles and leaves big blobs. when I went to clean off the tip with a paper towel I just gently wiped the tip down and the nib came out completely leaking black ink all over my hand. I would buy another but not for the price and after reading other people's reviews I don't think it's worth it to try another one. Going to try uniball gel UM-153 in black since the white is so amazing as a fine liner for detail work and writing on dark surfaces Of all mefiums. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Overall I like this light. I got this tracing light for tracing drawings made for painting on silk. The light table works really well for this. I like the ability to change the lighting because a friend who paints with me also uses the light. It shines very well through white butcher paper and the white silk so that I can do the resist or gutta outline. I like that it has a cord rather than using a battery that I have to worry about replacing. The cord is long enough to go from the outlet to the top of the painting table. The one drawback is the sensitivity of the on/off button. It turns on or off at the slightest touch and, because it is on top of the light tablet, it is easy to accidentally hit it. It would be better if the on/off switch were on the side of the light tablet. But, since this was mentioned in prior reviews, I knew about it and I can live with it. Just advice for those designing future models. Overall, I really like this light. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Nice Brushes. The Yohino 15 piece deluxe paint brush set is really great. I got these brushes for my daughter who loves to do just about any artwork and was in need of a new set of brushes. She has been using her old set for about a year now and they are not the best. This set is great for her. She loves the brushes and how well they hold the paint and the crisp, sharp lines they make when she is painting. She has also commented several times on the case/stand the brushes come in. She loves the fact that she can put the brushes in the stand and keep them so she can see exactly what she is looking for and not worry about getting them messed up on the easel or table she is using. I have noticed how the craftsmanship of the brushes is really excellent. The brushes are sturdy and easy to hold. Your hands don't get sweaty like they do with some brushes and they are not to heavy like some are. This is an excellent product for anyone who likes to paint whether it be a child or adult.
I received this product at a discounted rate for my unbiased and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
great item at a low amazon price. hope this review passes through the screeners.
Masterpiece makes a great product and with amazon prices you cannot go wrong.
with ONE glaring exception.
Amazon's poor packing methods have caught up with me at last!
I always worry when I order canvases because of the horrible shipping .You all know what I mean. Fragile items thrown loose in a box. There is zero effort made to keep things safe. This time all 3 of my canvases were mangled. As much as I love amazon and the prices are great,I will no longer order any canvases from them. I have complained many times(as I am sure many of you have) and there has been no improvement. It is always a crapshoot.
All that would be needed was for the packer to wrap and secure the items. Treat them as the fragile thing they are. But it never changes. Fragile items get no protection,while inconceivably,many of the durable items I have ordered have come wrapped in bubble wrap? Go figure. Maybe I am just blowing off steam and will reorder when this experience has been forgotten,but for now I pass. To return the items is too much of a hassle. I will keep them as a learning experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
EK Success Writer Dual-Tip Scrapbooking Marker Set, 48 pack. I originally purchased this brand of markers more than 12 years. My original - and smaller - set of markers, with the exception of ONE pen, is still in use! I recently bought the 48-pack for the quantity and array of available colors. I anticipate many years of creativity ahead!
Each pen has a fine tip and a broad tip - very useful and fun!
The pens are of good quality - no fading, no smearing, no "bleeding" - and the ink is waterproof.
Color-coordinated pens were used to address Save the Date cards and wedding invitations with no worries of the envelopes arriving at their destinations in anything but perfect condition - at least as far as the ink was concerned! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
So Easy to Use, I Looked for Things to Stencil. I have to say, at first I felt I could "create my own stencils" and took a pass on these. I quickly learned that wasn't going to work for this gal. I'm lucky I lived through it or didn't cut my finger off. So back to Amazon I came and purchased these Reusable Stencil Set. I carefully lined up the letters and applied the cream. Ten minutes later, my glass looked amazing. Note that this is my first time ever stenciling. No doubt, your going to have to tape around the letters and I would also recommend putting a small strip of tape on any gap that you have. Remember if the cream can get to it, that part of the glass is going to be etched. The stencils came off easily and I put them back on the sheet to use again. They seemed to dry pretty quickly so I feel that if I wanted to move onto another project right away, I could have. Now I'm off to find more stencils. Good luck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Definitely a cleaner, easier water to paint with watercolor. I am new to using water brushes, but I am having good experiences with this set so far. I paint and have wanted to try water brushes with water color for a long time. Once I got used to how they worked I was able to use different techniques to achieve various shades and strokes. One of the reasons I like these is because it is less messy than having cups of water around and having to change the water out often.
I tried using these a few different ways. First I actually filled up one of the pens with a few drops of the water color right into the tube and a small amount of water. I was able to achieve different levels of shading by squeezing more or less water/paint mixture into the brush tip. Next I tried these with oil paint, just by filling up the pens with water and saturating the tips with paint. It was a much different texture than the watercolor because the thickness of oil paints but squeezing little amounts of water as I went along proved to be helpful with smoothing out my strokes and blending everything together. Lastly I used just the water alone to go over the paint that was already on my paper to spread the color around without taking away from my outline. The last way with just using water was also helpful for blending because I had more control over the amount of water on the bristles by how much I squeezed the pen.
So far the best way to use these with painting has been with the watercolor. It really adds more control to how much or little shading you want to apply. It will take some practice to be able to tell how much you are saturating the brushes though. At first I was squeezing too much and had too much water on my tips but after a few tries it was easier to control. The bristles are soft so as far as oil paints go, I would stick to blending and shading with this and use a firmer brush for outlines.
These were easy to use and fill up. The brush tips unscrew from the rest of the pen, allowing you to fill the tubes with water or whatever you are wanting to use these for. These could definitely be used for other projects, the amount of saturation onto the brush tips or bristles is controlled by squeezing more or less. The portion of the pens you squeeze are a thin flexible material and easy to squeeze but don't feel like they would puncture easily.
To clean these I rinsed the tips off and then soaked them in warm water overnight, then rinsed again. The tips do stain, but they were white to begin with so that is just cosmetic, the stain from the paints won't transfer onto paper after being rinsed. I thought I still had paint in the tips but it was just the leftover color and when I brushed them onto paper everything came out clear so don't worry if you see that.
I am looking forward to mastering my water color techniques with this set and I know they will definitely help with shading. I like the different sizes and brush types, it is a diverse set that you can do alot with as far as techniques go. I am really enjoying these so far. I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All of my comments here are based on my actual experience with this water brush set, and are expressed genuinely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The Best Acrylic Paint on the Market. This is the best acrylic paint on the market in my opinion. Nice and thick with the best color ever. I paint mixed media on bamboo, and the bamboo soaks up a ton of paint, requiring numerous layers. This is the only brand I use and always receive compliments on the vibrant colors in my work. The pieces turn out really well with this brand acrylic. I have tried other brands but they seem to be too thin, or require more layers of paint. This is also cheaper than my local art store, which is nice. Great product. Plus Liquitex paints do not dry out. They last a long time. I've never had a tube go bad no matter how long it sat, even in warm weather. A big plus! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Budget-friendly, does the job. This is a good budget easel. I just finished a 48" painting on it, and it held nicely. I like that the bottom bar is able to go on the higher or lower pegs to suit a range of sizes. You can tell by the price, it's not top-notch. It is light-weight. The adjustment clasps are a bit stiff and difficult to release, so I don't recommend doing adjustments while there is a painting in place - you might jerk the easel too much. The lip of the bar can interfere with painting the very bottom of your canvas. I had a thicker canvas, so I was able to balance it over the lip, and it stayed in place without slipping off. If you paint in extreme conditions - outdoors in wind, use violent brushstrokes, or in crowded areas where people can bump into or trip the legs, you might have problems with it staying in place, as I imagine you might with any portable easel. But for a quick set-up, easy transport, and regular pressure, this works perfectly at a good price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It worked. I let a red table napkin find its way into the laundry with my new pair of white knit pants. Disaster! Not just pink - splotchy red and pink. I washed them 2 more times in hot water with chlorine bleach - still splotchy pink. Went to the store and got 2 packages of this (still under $2 a box, but slightly more than here at Amazon - I didn't want to let the pants dry before trying to get the pink out...) The pants didn't fit in my largest cooking pot, so I brought two pots of water to boil on the stove and dumped both pots of water into a plastic bucket, added 2 packages of Rit color remover, stirred with a wooden spoon to dissolve, and put the pants in. The directions said to soak/stir for 10-30 minutes, but the color was gone almost instantly! It worked so well that I went and got a white top that I had splashed a drop of red wine on when pouring last week - had washed and dried it before I realized stain hadn't come out - and dipped just the stained part in the Rit color remover....that took 2-3 minutes to go away, but that stain is gone, too, even after having been dried in the dryer. I am so pleased! I thought they were ruined, but they look great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Did Not Get Whay I Ordered. I did not get what I ordered. WHY?
Well on Tv last night they told us why Amazon is crooked and has done this very offend to people, they send thing that are broken ,Old, not new, and not what you order I demand what I ordered. Amazon will loose it creditability people will see these remarks a the TV report and quit shopping with you. I will not shop here again and I want what I paid for and ordered.
Cheaters, you send me what I ordered and I'll send this back only after I paid to get.... You now have to make right for your stupid I should not have to do one thing until I get what I PAID FOR AND ORDERED. I am call BBB and filling complaint and the Department of Commerce and News Channel here in Oklahoma and they will report on your cheating people.
Jennifer | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
wonderful. i love the smash book it is alot like a journal with various pages themed to the book you have i have the green onewhich has various green and brown pages all very nature themed the way its set up you can take anything you like and SMASH it into the book be it a clipping from a magazine or news article use the glue pen and then write out along side it, also makes a great diary or photojournal i used it to mark the development of my first showdog and record our wins, vet visits ect . the way the book is set up you are not strictly limited to using SMASH supplies you can used other scrapbooking supplies in the book and it will fit right in. my only flaw is the glue pen doesnt stick things as well as i like especially some of the smash supplies for whatever reason they just refuse to stay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT FOR ADULT COLORING BOOKS. These gel pens are very nice. The comfort grip on them really makes a huge difference when you are doing detailed coloring that takes quite some time. The ink lays down on paper well, and the color s are bright and vivid. So far I have not noticed any of them with that "scratchy" feel like some pens have. These roll ink out smoothly and I have not had a problem with them "pooling" or leaving big blobs of in behind.. They write and draw well on both white/light and black/dark paper. They were thoughtful enough to include a nice white gel pen, that works fantastically. I enjoy using this set of pens, the price was great, and I would not hesitate to purchase them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great feel, build quality, just enough line intensity, perfect perforation, and a really good price. I have filled up several of these journals, and I really like them. I'm an engineer and prefer to write small and neatly. The grid is small enough that I can fit a lot of information neatly on a page, and it is very handy for making vertical columns and checklists, as well as sketches and example graphs. The grid is also faint, making anything written in pen show up very nicely. The pages are sturdy, and the perforation is just enough that it will rip out when you want and not when you don't. There are also a lot of pages, which is nice. The only con for me is that it tends to become annoying when I have used many pages and the used pages are all trying to flop back onto the page I'm using. At some point I rip them all out and staple them together, which is hardly a good system if you have an interest in archiving your notes. At any rate, it is great quality for the price, and I will keep using these.
The canvas cover is a nice accessory as well, but it would be better if it was 1/4"wider and could fit other notebooks. I recommend the canvas holder for this notebook as it is a nice way to protect the notebook and has a handy pocket. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for air travel restrictions. Reviewed by Angela
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Review originally posted at Romancing the Book
These travel bottles came at the perfect time for me, as my family and I were just getting ready to head out on vacation.
When they arrived the came in the perfect size padded envelope. I felt that the packaging was good for what they were shipping. However if the packaging itself was damaged at all, then it could cause an issue with the integrity of the product. Luckily this was not the case for me.
With all the restrictions for traveling by air now, I looked at these as being the perfect resolution to bringing the toiletries that I needed. The package contained three 1.25oz travel bottles in three pastel colors. They are a gravity fed bottle so they are stored with the cap down. One of the many features that I liked about these bottles were that they have a flip top cap and a tight seal when you put the cap back on. They also are unique in the fact that they have a suction cup on the bottle that allows you to attach them to the wall while in the shower.
I haven't found one thing that I would suggest to improve this product. The only thing I wish I did different was to get the bigger 3oz bottles.
I give these travel bottles a Rose that Rules All. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Chalk Markers for Fun Home Organization. I was excited to use these chalkers to help my Littles get organized for school. I love the way they write on chalkboards like a paint pen, but have a chalk look to them. I also like that they do not rub off like classic chalk. They go on clean and stay on clean. The only thing I didn't like was that they do not work with porous surfaces. Most surfaces or chalkboards are made of porous substances. These work great on vinyl and glass, but not so much on wood. I was warned of this prior to using the chalkers and it also warns of this on the package. I just wish they were able to be used on porous surfaces because they are so great and fun to use. Overall, I love them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK item for broomstick lace, Not for knitting. I ordered these to have a try at broomstick lace. I was trying to do this with a actual piece of an old broom, but the wood is just too rough and the yarn sticks and is hard to slip on and off, with this large knitting needle it works much better. I ordered the size 35 which is orange in color, not the white shown here. They are very light and easy to slip stitches on and off. However, the tip of the needle (where the color is different) is a separate piece of plastic and the joint where they meet is not perfect. I believe that if you were to try and knit with these, the joint would keep your sitches from sliding smoothly. I should have ordered the Lion Brand, those would work for anything you want to do. Hind sight is always 20-20. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic glow paint. I've tried many kinds of glow in the dark paints and none can compare to Glow Inc! I have put in many orders because of their consistent, reliable quality.
The paint colors are more vivid than any other paint. This is because they mix pigment into the paints instead of dissolving it into a more refined state. So the consistency is a bit grainy like toothpaste but the end result is brighter and more vivid than any other paint I've tried. You might have bought glow paint that claims to have different colors, but they're all just green paint with dyes mixed in. Not so with Glow Inc; these paints are made of pure pigment and are as vivid as the pictures imply.
I also appreciate how very accurate their specs are for brightness and duration of glow. The pure blue does last less time than other colors, but in a very dark setting it does indeed glow for about two hours. You can quickly recharge using any UV light source.
One final thing about Glow Inc is that they really care about quality not only in the products they sell, but in the ones you will be creating. Their site has tons of information for properly preparing materials with glow paint, using UVA light (as opposed to the more popular purple/violet lights that are not as powerful for activating GID materials), and other great tips that will improve the outcome of your artistic endeavors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BE AWARE OF WHAT YOU'RE BUYING. TL;DR.... Prismacolors are as fine a colored pencil as any, but this is a SINGLE colored pencil, NOT A PACK OF TWELVE.
Long form:
The description, as of my own purchase, was "Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil, Black, 12-Pack (3363)"
With no contrary statements in the text to indicate that this is NOT A PACK OF TWELVE colored pencils. It is a SINGLE pencil, presumably FROM a pack of 12.
This sort of misleading description is extremely unprofessional and very frustrating.
My issues with the seller aside, the pencil is a typical wax colored pencil. Great for making rich marks of varying opacity and darkness. Can reach a much darker value than graphite pencils, is not erasable, and does not smudge like Charcoal/Graphite.
By nature, the core is fragile. From my own experience, I would recommend to SHARPEN BY HAND, VERY CAREFULLY. I've never found a pencil sharpener(electric or otherwise) to reliably sharpen wax pencils without regularly breaking them.
If you want something harder/sharper, Col-Erase and Verithin may be up your alley, but the increased hardness directly reduces the richness/maximum darkness of the marks you can make(with Verithin being the hardest). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great colors, soft tip. I recently discovered how much i loved coloring along with my 4 year old daughter so i decided to get some adult coloring books as well as colors. After considerable finding i came across these colors, although i received these at a discount price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, i would have to say they are amazing. The colors, the softness, i love them. Haven't tried the brush yet but i did put them nicely in the bag that comes along. Extremely easy to carry around and convenient as you can easily put all the colors in front of you. I have not used the prima colors as they are a bit too expensive, but i'd say for someone whose starting coloring this would be a good choice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great quality, this one will be around for a long time. I love my new easel. The assembly instructions need some serious improvement as the drawings are not to scale and leave a lot of details out. I ended up having to re-do a couple of parts that I had already put together thanks to the bad instructions provided. At the end it payed off because it's a beautiful and sturdy piece of furniture, a little bit bigger than what I wanted in the beginning but totally worth it. Tip: have someone help you put it together, not only it helps you through the thinking process but four hands come in handy. Oh, and bonus: it comes with these great real-size screwdrivers that are yours to keep, nice touch! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Both side edges were textured in about 3/8" of an inch that look like they had an textured impression of a rollers or . Having owned Board Covers for our design business for many years the quality of this product has diminished considerable. Both side edges were textured in about 3/8" of an inch that look like they had an textured impression of a rollers or some other manufacturing defect. I HAD to cut them off. Furthermore if you want to use the green side up forget the edges ever laying flat .. It is clear that the green has more tension than the white and cups up. It has been 5 days where i have reversed rolled it and covered it with a flat heavy board to try and get it to lay flat NO luck still has ripples and edge curl.. I will have to try heating it or double side taping it down. THIS product should lay FLAT | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great eraser. First time I ever tried or even knew one existed. Great idea and it works well. Others have complained that the eraser tips wear out quickly. I have found that if you move the eraser tip up in the holder as it wears down it helps to prolong having to replace the eraser so often. As long as the metal holder has something to grab onto, you are all set. However, it is a good idea to have a package of refills on hand if you plan on using this eraser a lot. It does come with refills too.
What I like the most is that no pressure is needed. Just place it where you want to erase something and push the button. It works very well even with colored pencils, even red. The paper I used it on was not even damaged.
This is a handy little gadget. I would definitely treat myself to one of these if I were you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
There is better, but the price is right and it's good to have. This is not Arches, but I love my students having this in any size. I own several because it is less costly than Arches which most art teachers would have their students paint on nothing BUT. I prefer the blocks because I have hard water and I don't like to soak my paper over night and stretch and staple and then dry for yet another day. Blocks are easiest to use and you just peel off the upper paper for the next piece. Product comes with smooth white overlay to protect paper underneath. Decent tooth. Great buy. Buy some Arches for the assignments and buy this for your first trys after the thumbnails. . . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Felt very strange and different from other brushes. This brush felt quite strange to me. I really wanted to like this brush but I couldn't because of the following.
- This brush picks up pigment in a very strange way. At first I thought the brush was very bad at holding a lot of pigment. No matter how hard I tried I could not get this brush to hold pigment. Either it held a tremendous amount of water which diluted any pigment I could hope to put on, or the hairs simply did not "absorb" the pigment as well. I think it must be the former, because when this brush was wet and I tried to pick up a lot of pigment, when I go to put it down on the page the pigment looks extremely translucent and diluted. However after I wait a couple minutes for it to dry, the color is actually darker than before! It's as if the water evaporated and left higher concentration of pigment on the page. This is super strange because for every other brush I've used (and watercolor in general), paint always starts at darker when wet and lighter when dried. This makes me feel that this brush simply picks up pigment in a very strange way and distributes it weirdly.
- The brush hairs don't feel very luxurious. I have used Princeton Neptune quill brushes and da Vinci cosmotop spin round brushes, and those hairs feel very soft and velvety when i'm using them to paint. However when I paint with this brush I feel as if the hairs are more coarse because they definitely give a strange friction-y type hand feel when I'm using them. Although the hairs are "coarse" they are not stiff by any means. They basically do not have spring and don't snap back at all. This lack of spring is ok, but still strange as usually that is accompanied by super soft, velvety feeling hairs, which it does not have.
- Last complaint would be about packaging, although that shouldn't really be part of the brush's fault. Basically when it came to me it didn't have one of the hard plastic brush protectors around it, it only had a small very flimsy one (think plastic wrap type material, not hard at all) so the brush was a bit bent. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good set of smaller brushes, reasonable case. I am completely rewriting this review. I have given these paint brushes another chance and find that I am liking them more and they are really hold up pretty well. I even like the canvas case. Shocking, I know. My initial review was scathing for the case.
When I first got the paint brushes, they were in the case and just would fall out. There is a top flap that I have started using and it keeps the brushes in. It took me a while to figure that part out. So, the case is still not my favorite style since its got huge pockets, but I have been able to add two other sets of brushes into the case and still have room for more which is nice. I have found a way to keep the brushes from falling out the end if I don't hold that side up the entire time. I would not buy this brush set just for the case, but I actually like the brushes, so if you think you would want a case too, you may want to get this set.
The brushes are nice. I have used these for at least three 8x10 paintings of flowers and cacti and other small detailed things. They work well with my acrylic craft paints and my heavy body student grade paints. They are also pretty easy to wash up. I wash mine with dawn dish soap, then shape the bristles and lay flat to dry. The bristles haven't stained. I haven't lost any loose hairs in the paint. Overall a good little set of brushes. I use these more for small areas and finer details and they do a good job. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great albums. As others have mentioned, these albums can be very tricky to put together and take apart. You are not going to want to mess with it once you get it put together. That being said, once you figure it out, they make beautiful albums.
I ordered three of these albums (black with gold trim) for my husband's Navy scrapbook. I ruined one album when my screwdriver (yes, you need a screwdriver to open these things!) slipped and gouged the album cover. But the album that I completed is gorgeous. I bought lots of extra magnetic pages (10 come with the album, but you will likely need many more) for the second (unfinished) album. The albums are beautiful mementos of his career, and I love that they are classic so I can order the exact same thing down the road.
My recommendation for the post bound system: As you add pages, you will need to add posts (each extra set of 10 pages comes with one post). The albums can accommodate a lot of pages! So, when you add a post, tighten it only enough so that it doesn't feel loose anymore. Your instinct will be to tighten it really tight, but if you do, you won't be able to get it off again. And if you have someone to help you (which I didn't), it would be a lot easier. I hope this makes sense.
My final recommendation: If you want to change things around, or add/remove pages frequently, you really need a three ring album system. I so wish Pioneer would make a three ring album this size and this nice that used the same magnetic pages. That would be an ideal system to work with, in my opinion. But if you already know what your project is going to be, and you don't intend to change things later, then this will work and be beautiful at the end of the project. I suggest making your pages as you go, keeping them in the box the album comes in, and then assembling the album at the end of your project / year / whatever. They do make a beautiful presentation when you are finished. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
warps, buckles, not absorbent. I'm shocked by how bad this paper is when used for mixed media. I first tried to use it to "soak" up some overspray of Dylusions ink on a non-stick craft sheet. It would not absorb the ink, leaving almost all of it in puddles on the craft sheet. Then I used spray glue to glue pieces of other paper onto it, thereby using this paper as the base for the collage. When it dried it was so buckled and warped the piece would have to be mounted on something else simply to flatten it. I have taken a picture of the warping and will try to upload it here as it is significant warping, one corner is almost two inches high! I cannot recommend this paper. I have used other papers from drawing to watercolor and find them better for mixed media projects than this product.
edit---I have come to realize that my definition of "mixed media paper" is completely different then Canson's definition. I thought this paper was being marketed for artists to use in collage and mixed media assemblage type art. What I have come to believe Canson means by "mixed media" is that you can draw on this paper with various media...pencils, pens, ink, chalk, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Makes a Card Quick and Looks Like You Spent All Day Making It. I love this cartridge for the times when I need a quick card. There are lots to choose from and I mix and match them as well as use my own embellishments so what started out as a birthday card on the cartridge can be made into a beautiful anniversary card or even a sympathy card. I have used this in both, Cricut Expression and Cricut Personal. Once it is set to cut, just press the button and it cut! I just about used everything on the cartridge at least once and it does cut it out so it it looks like what it is suppose to (what is pictured). Although it is quick time wise to make a card with this cartridge, it looks like you spent all day doing it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Its good but it could use improvements. I love the idea of this and it will work for me for my needs. However my only issue is when you stick your paint brush into the well its really to small a hole to swish it good to get it clean. But I do like it. I will be using it when i travel and also when i want to paint in my den in stead of at my desk. Since i have limited space in there. I will just take the red lid off when i use it. Its not 100% leak proof with the lids in place. But if it can travel upright then its tight enough to keep it from spilling out. But it does work its just a little frustrating when you are used to swishing you brush. I do like the compact size.
You can tell by the picture thats a #8 round mimik brush in the container and there is not a lot of room to really swish it around.
To improve the product I recommend making larger holes maybe square ones instead of round. And get a tighter fitting lid going so it was spill proof then you really have something going. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good alternative to blending. This will never look as good as the ones that do require blending but I got it for my husband, who doesn't want to be bothered with the blending. Instead of blending you get a LOT of very, very, very tiny little spaces with various colors to "simulate" the effect of blending. If you don't mind all that tiny work and don't want to blend then this might be for you. In favor of the kit, there is a separate numbered chart so you're not totally dependent on what's printed on the canvas. This is a critical feature since, due to all the tiny little areas, you would frequently be painting over numbers for adjoining areas. The kit arrived quickly, in good condition and I love the picture. My husband is quite pleased with it. I did buy additional good quality detail brushes, which I advise anyone buying this kit to do, the ones provided will not hold up to all the detail work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great and easy to use. This is a very simple and easy to use album. I just received mine and easily put a lot of my ticket stubs into it. The only problem is with the bigger tickets like from NFL teams and any ticket that has a big picture on it that has a width bigger than a couple inches. Other than that, all the regular sized tickets will fit in perfectly.
There are two big pouches in the front and back of the album for the oversized tickets. I can see those filling quickly so if you have a lot of big oversized tickets, you might be better off just making your own with a binder and page protectors, but if you have a lot of regular tickets this is perfect and a really nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
For the Artist in you. This is a great product. The price was great and the makers are quality markers. The tips on the pen make it really easy to do all kinds of things. I had bought these primacolor markers to do a design on a jacket which unfortunetly I have not done yet but Im still planning on doing. I bought them hoping they would not run on cloth. As of yet I don't have an answer to that at this time because as I have already stated I haven't used them on cloth yet. But I do used them for a variety of other things such as cards, notes etc. When you buy these markers in quanity like this you get a much better price on them. This is a superior marker. I have a number of different types of markers for my art work and this is by far the better marker. I have bought these in the past and I would buy them again in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good art materials for ages 3-8. This is a great collection of art materials for children age 3+. This case is 14.5-inches x 12.5 inches with a snap closure on one side and a carrying handle on the other. As advertised, it contains 36 markers, 24 crayons, 24 pastels, 24 colored pencils, 12 watercolor/paint cakes, a mixing palette, scissors, sharpener, water-based glue, ruler, eraser, white paint, pencil, paint brush and 20 paper clips, and not listed - a stapler with staples.
This all sounds wonderful and can provide hours of fun, but there are some issues.
First, I see no difference between the crayons and pastels other than shape. They provide the exact same color and texture as the crayons. The crayons and pastels are very waxy and soft, so they will be used up quickly. The stapler it tiny and comes with 10 staples, but does not work, and when opened to try to add staples to get it to work, would not close. The scissors are plastic with no metal cutting edge at all, so they will cut paper, but are safe enough not to really cut a person. The paint cakes are part of the carrying case and cannot be removed from the case for use without breaking them. This is a problem because water from use of paints can spill into the rest of the case. The markers and white paint all stain, so extrea care must be taken when used.
The Alex company in based in the U. S., but this product is made in China. Overall, this is a good craft item or gift item for under $20. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Quality. I just needed the smallest red flat back crystal (upper left hand corner) to use as the nose on a deer to turn it into "rudolph" and it was perfect, exactly what I was hoping for. You get the lighter shades of red and green and the more traditional darker shades plus white/crystal. The quality is excellent (and I am picky). They do glitter when the light hits them but not gaudy, very tasteful, and they look precision cut so each one is exactly the same as the other, no weird little scratches or glitchy anything. This one pack should last me for years. Would buy any jewel or enamel dots from this brand again. Definitely good to know I found one I can trust. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wheelie Love This Stamp and Die Set. I am a hamster lover a hamster was one of my first pets so this die set was a must have as soon as I seen it used in a video.
It is very small - the die cut images measure at: The Wheel - 1 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" tall Hamster just shy of 1" x 1/2"
each cut image has about approx 1/16th white space around the stamped image (so it looks a bit like a sticker)
The quote measures at just over 1/2" x 1 1/4"
The only reason I am not giving this set 5 stars is because I think there should have been two hamsters so that you could have them facing each other on a card. But that is just my opinion.
Other then that little problem this is a really cool stamp and die set, so much fun to play and create with, it cuts great and makes the most adorable shaker card. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Neocolor ii Crayons Provide Beautiful Color. This Autumn Limited Edition collection is a lovely set of warm colors. Any Neocolor ii water soluble crayon collection is worthy of five stars. The pigment is rich, smooth, vibrant, and buttery, whether directly applied to the substrate or lifted with a water brush and then painted on the surface. I love all of the Neocolor ii crayon sets; I have the set of 84 as well as the Winter, Spring, Summer, and this Autumn Special Edition. I often color directly on the substrate or in my art journal, then use a Koi water brush to activate the color and move it around. One of my favorite techniques is to add the crayon to the surface and taking a damp brush, dip it in gesso and then activate the color. This creates a soft, creamy color that blends well with any other media you are utilizing in the art. I cannot recommend these highly enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Well-made, portable, nostalgic tool for the visual artist of all experiences. Great little gadget for those learning to "see" and draw or those wanting to perfect their skills. You don't have to be an experienced artist to use it. It's a bit tricky to learn how to see out of it and how to best set it up for use at first. I found using a very large cutting board made it stable, portable, and easy to use out in the field or setting up a scene with natural light in my home studio with a drawing surface. It is well made for the price with a nice suede pouch and instructions for setting up the best angle. Be sure to set it up where you can comfortably view straight down through the lens. Standing is easiest or have a low table or chair that adjusts you to the height you need to look down at the right angle. Give yourself time and patience to play with the right set up for your needs. I also use this in my classroom for my elementary students to help nurture the budding artists' ability to compose and focus on details of the scene before them. Their learning curve on learning how to use this is much shorter than most adults! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
EXCELLENT Paint Markers! I've Placed 7 Orders for Uni-Posca Now. I've placed 7 different Uni-posca paint marker orders. That should tell you how great they are. I have them in various sizes. They are the best paint markers I've ever owned! They last forever, have high-quality nibs, & never leak or run. I decided to order some Elmer's paint markers so I could get some metallic & neon colors & was sorely disappointed in them, I'm spoiled after using the Uni-posca. I use these paint pens for painting on rocks, painting on tiny stretched canvases, decorating gift boxes, on lettering wooden plaques, and on wooden blocks. They are excellent for all my painting projects!
Pros:
VERY long-lasting
Quality nibs
Good coverage
No leaks
No pools of paint on projects
Vibrant colors
Opacity
Great value
Dry quickly
Cons:
The ONLY con is the limited number of colors available | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
good, but not better than other professional acrylics. This is the first tube of Winsor & Newton's Professional series acrylics I've tried so far. I got Ultramarine Blue.
These are high viscosity...about as thick as other heavy body acrylics. Contrary to what the advertising suggests, this Ultramarine Blue does darken as it dries, as do other top-quality acrylics. This is to be expected from a dark color like this. I expect the lighter colors will have much less (perhaps insignificant) drying shift. I also ordered Naphthol Red Light and will report back once I've tried it. The drying time is indeed a bit slower than most other acrylics.
When dried, this Ultramarine Blue is a deep, rich blue, but I can't say if it's quite as top-notch as Golden or Tri-Art - it would require side-by-side comparison which I have not yet done. Still, this W&N Pro acrylic has good pigmentation as you'd expect from a professional-grade acrylic.
The silver tubes have a classic & classy appearance which looks more befitting for oil paints. The color swatch on the tube is printed, not a real paint swatch, so it's only a rough approximation of the actual color inside. The black plastic cap on mine eventually developed a crack - which will cause the paint to dry out prematurely. This doesn't happen with most other paint brands. Also, Winsor & Newton's caps have a small gripping surface. They should get with the times and make larger, easier-to-grip caps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality stencil, but disappointing pattern. I've stenciled many walls and find that it's usually worth the time-intensive work that you put into it. However, I'm not pleased with the slight gap that this stencil leaves. I aligned it correctly, but still see a gap in between each run. Stencils I've used in the past are cut so that the overlap makes for a fluid pattern. I feel like the picture the seller uses has the shelf and items set up so you can't tell that there will be a gap. This stencil is made of quality material, and is easy enough to use with spray adhesive and a foam roller, but I'm disappointed that the design it leaves looks aesthetically displeasing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A nice set of sketching equipment. This is a nice set of Sketching pencils and supplies for drawing. My son draws all the time and I know he uses equipments such as the ones in this set. The pencils to me seem a bit lightweight compared to others I know he uses. I like that everything included fits nicely in the holder so that at a glance you can reach for the item you need without always searching. There are several pencils with different 'hardness' and that is shown on the pencils. There are pencil shaders, erasers, charcoal pencils, and a pencil extender. All in all a nice kit. This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Okay but not great for adult coloring. Purchasing the markers from Amazon.com could not have been easier. One click buying and Prime make things almost too simple. As for the markers I am very pleased with the variety of colors and how vibrant they are. I am a little disappointed in the coverage they provide. I felt I need to keep going over the same areas several times to have them fully covered and then the paper takes on a fuzzy feeling. I would not expect this from markers that say they are suitable for adult coloring. Overall they are nice but will not be my choice to do a whole piece with. They will be used for fill in markers. That is not what they were purchased for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Is there anything better than a reusable, mess-free, paint book for toddlers. Is there anything better than a reusable, mess-free, paint book for toddlers?! We've gotten a few of these types of books for our 2.5 year old. I love that they just need water, we can bring it with in the car for long trips, or rainy days in the camper - and there is no mess to clean up.
I have found it's best to wipe the pages dry before putting back on the shelf - 2 year olds like to press hard and this can crease/dent the cardboard backed pages - when the pages get saturated for long periods of time, water can start to seep in and warp the pages.
This would make a great gift!
I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however I put a lot of weight on my own Amazon purchases based on reviews left by other people and I have often purchased products on Amazon because of someone else's review of the product so I always try my best to review as honestly as I can in order to help others in their purchasing decisions. I hope you find my review helpful - if so please click "helpful". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great ink for a good price. This is really good ink. I was looking for something to do my daughter's hand prints and footprints and a lot of the baby ink got bad reviews. This got great reviews so I decided to try it. If you are planning on using this for a child, just know that it is waterproof so you will have to scrub it off with soap and water or baby wipes. But it doesn't bleed on paper so their little prints won't get ruined. Its a perfect size for little hands and feet too. When she gets bigger, her hands and feet won't fit anymore, sure, but that's not a problem since this wasn't created for babies anyway. I will use it for scrapbooking projects too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best stamping 'tool' that I have ever bought. Best stamping 'tool' that I have ever bought. You can immediately keep your stamps clean and neat without messy stamp pads and residue. After stamping on your project, just stamp a couple of times on the shammy and your stamp is clean, dry and ready for the next use. You can also keep your hands clean using it so that you don't transfer ink from your hands or fingers to other projects. I have found it to be the best $10 helper and purchased them as small gifts for my paper crafting friends. I rarely write a review but thought this product was definitely worth writing about. Such a simple idea that works great!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not what we hoped for. My grandsons were not able to use this my themselves (they are 6) and needed grownup supervision to do it. When they did put the part and skin into the chamber, it did not "stick" properly and fell off once it dried. The pieces were small and it involved a lot of cutting to size the skins properly. It was not what I expected. Plus, they were given a set of dinosaurs without the motorized chamber....it was not written on the outside of the box that the chamber was not included, so I had to buy that so they could use the other gift. There is no way to do this without the chamber. All in all, the boys were not happy with this and lost interest in it before they had even put skins on all the pieces. I still have lots of pieces and skins in a box for them but they don't want to be bothered using them. They would prefer to just assemble the dinos without the skins. I feel it was a waste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Broke after 7 months and customer service charged me to try to fix it. I purchased this about 7 months ago. I've made hundreds of shirts with it and it works fairly well. When the pressure is properly set it requires 2 hands for me to get it closed, one hand on the handle and one on the side bar of the handle. I wrapped a t-shirt around the side so my hand wouldn't get as bruised.
I was concerned about the reviews mentioning the large clanking sound when the heat relay is engaging and disengaging. I found these to be accurate but the unit functioned properly so I disregarded the sound. Unfortunately the unit stopped heating up this week. I contacted customer service and they were very prompt with their responses. After some minor troubleshooting they concluded the heat relay had gone bad. I don't have any complaints about the relay going out but they sent me a link to buy a replacement part. I am disappointed I have to purchase a part for the unit and install it myself. I'm skeptical about changing the part successfully, I'm nervous it won't fix the problem and I'll be out even more money, and concerned I'll only get another 7 months out of this relay before I have to buy the next one.
I would have expected a warranty to cover this part. I'm not disgusted with the product or the service but if I could go back I would have purchased a different one.
Lowered my rating to one star after the second one I purchased broke. Company wants me to pay for replacement parts again. Exact same problem as the first one. Lasted about 7 months and then wouldn't heat past 65 degrees. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Was skeptical but these really are great markers. I was very skeptical about paying this much for markers. I am an artist and also enjoy adult coloring books but could not see paying this much for "just markers". However this is a good starter set for Copics and it provides a range of wonderful markers. You will immediately see the difference. There is no streaking, very little bleeding and the ability to blend. They are head's above regular markers and probably too good to just "waste" on coloring books but since this is what I bought them for they are doing a wonderful job. You can't use them on books that have double sided images as they will bleed thru but I find they bleed less than Prismacolor markers (both thru the paper and over the lines). I found that there is much more control to these brush tips whereas Prismacolor Premiere markers may actually leak outside the lines a bit if you press too hard. These are just a bit better - but the Prismacolor does tend to offer some darker colors and the two different brands seem to compliment each other well. Neither Prismacolor or Copic will work on those coloring books with very fine lines. The brush tips simply are not that small but there is nothign wrong with mixing marker and fine tip, colored pencil and gel pen on a single design. If you want to know what the fuss is about buy one or two of these and you'll be hooked into buying a set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lots of Variety. I like the color variety in this set! There are 12 different colors. If you're new to acrylics this is a great set because of all the color variety.
It is listed for beginners. If you paint a lot, the tubes are fairly small, so you won't get a lot of paintings done with this set. I'm trying to teach my 7 year old how to paint, so this is perfect for us.
I love the pallet it comes with! I find those things so useful! I really never know what to mix my paints on. Now I have something. The little sponge works great for a dry brush technique.
I do feel like the brushes are fairly cheep. I'd rather pay less for the set, and just get my own brushes than to use the ones that came with the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Shipping issues I am sure the actual product is great. 2012 / 103-4280894-6203439 AccuQuilt GO Fabric Cutter
Over the years I have purchased many items from Amazon, and one thing that has always amazed me is how well you package the materials, they have always been packed in a separate heavy duty cardboard container, in fact I have never received a damaged item, until now.
Saturday I ordered an Accuquilt GO Fabric Cutter, which, was not packaged in a separate container, but shipped in the actual product box, which is somewhat flimsy. Unfortunately the box had been damaged, not to mention the packaging labels attached to the outside of the box, furthermore as it is a gift, the recipient could have immediately seen what they were getting as a gift, fortunately this did not happen!
As the box, and possibly the product was damaged I contacted customer service, they informed me that a new product would be shipped, in a Amazon box. I received a return label, and was instructed not to repackage but ship as received. I affixed the label to the box and asked a friend to drop the box off at a UPS office.
The replacement unit was received today, and guess what? It was still shipped in the product box. It was damaged as it was left outside in the snow, I suspect for several hours, so when I did get it in the house the box was soaking wet, I have no idea if the actual product was damaged.
I once again called customer service and talked to a young lady named Jaycyl I believe, and as customer service is in the Philippines (why not USA?) there was a fairly significant language issue trying to understand the problem. She kept thinking i was talking about the original unit. After a very frustrating ten minutes on the phone I asked the agent if I could talk to a supervisor or another customer service agent. This request was refused. It was obvious that I could not get the issue resolved, so I hung up and initiated another call, This call did not go any better, the agent did seem to comprehend the issue, she offered to give me 10% off if i would keep what you had sent, Would you receive goods in a water sodden box? I asked if she could do the following:
Ship a new unit in an Amazon box
Once received I would ship the water damaged unit back in this box, The product box is so damaged it cannot be shipped as is.
Apparently this was either not understood, as after waiting on hold I was told the following:
1) I would get a 100% refund
Amazon would stop sale of this product until they could resolve the shipping issues
This was not acceptable, so I have asked my friend to see if they can retrieve the first unit as it may not have made it to the UPS shipping point due to a very bad winter storm we are experiencing.
I have not been given any instructions on how to ship the water damaged product back.
To say I am disappointed would be an understatement, I await your reply | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so-so. These are convenient, but I found that on cloth they simply are too watery and soak in. Work well on vinyl, though might remain tacky. Sometimes it's hard to control how much paint comes out.
After applying several coats to a bag I was trying to paint a design on, and still feeling unsatisfied with the coverage, I broke out some paint brushes and acrylic paint to finish the job easier.
I painted the logo on my motorcycle seat (vinyl) with these, and they worked fairly well, but in the summer sun they get tacky and can be smeared. Maybe with some vinyl prep that wouldn't have happened?
Bottom line: just get some small jars of paint and a set of brushes, you'll have a much easier time and better control. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Now Lacking All Color Designations. I bought these instead of another large Crayola package for 2 main reasons.
1) The tray looked a little bit better than the Crayola box. The Crayola package is too snug and we can never get them all back in.
2) The color designations on each marker. For some reason the Crayola brand does not have the marker colors labeled.
Well, the tray is better than the Crayola box. Unfortunately, all the marker barrels are blank except for the brand name. This makes it very difficult to keep track of what colors you are using so you can go back later. Other reviews complained that it was annoying because the name wasn't on the cap, just the barrel. Now there's nothing. I don't even need "fancy" Crayola names like "Cornflower" and "Parrot Pink". Numbers like #134 or #B27 would be sufficient, but now it's 100% guesswork.
It's hard to find good, mid-grade markers. These seem to fit the bill, but without color designations I can never rate them higher. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
nice collection, nice price. 80 piece set of art supplies: water colour markers; water colour paints; colour pencils; oil pastels; wax crayons; glue stick; plastic eraser; 6-inch transparent ruler; plastic craft scissors; pencil sharpener; graphite pencil, paint brush. What more would you need? Some paper or board to draw or paint on, and a little imagination. These supplies are student rather than professional quality, but do well for quick sketches and comps, and this or a similar set would be a great gift for a beginning artist of any age, or for an experienced artist to use in the field. Also, as another reviewer pointed out, the paint brush is pretty bad, so if this is a gift, it would be good to include 2 or 3 quality student brushes along with this box of joy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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