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Quality of their blocks has gone downhill. I have used these watercolor blacks for many years. There was a time when it might have difficult to take a sheet off of the block once in a while and had to be careful or it might rip and ruin your painting, but for the most part they are great. But i have had problems with blocks I have bought in the last 2 or 3 years and it is really disappointing. The sheets are coming off the block. The black rubber around the edges isn't thick enough or strong enough to hold them on. Sometimes almost the whole block of papers will come lose from the bottom board, or it will come apart in the middle on the larger blocks I have bought, and sometimes just the top layer will start coming apart so the painting I am working isn't flat when it dries, defeating the purpose of using the block. I like aquarelle arches paper but I wish they would improve the quality of their blocks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice. I'm an aspiring comic artist and this is my very first lightboard. I wasn't sure at first if this one would be bright enough, but it performs better than expected. On it's highest setting, you can easily see through several sheets of zerox paper, which is great for arranging panel layouts. The static on the board actually holds the paper very well, you almost don't need the clips that are included, but for projects that require larger paper they are very handy. When not in use, I store it in the original packaging with the air sleeve which holds it very securely, having cats that walk on and get into everything, this is a great boon. And it's so thin! Though I read the specs before I ordered, I was still expecting there would be some hidden bulk, but there wasn't! Very thin and very portable. Overall, I'm very pleased. The only hiccup I've experienced was the second time I turned it on it didn't keep the light setting from the previous session, but it's worked perfectly ever since. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect. I love this machine!!! I looked very long and hard at this one and the cinch, I am so glad that i got this one! I went to my local craft store to have a book bound using the cinch and what a joke. It was no where near round binding and after a few days of turning pages the pages started to slip out. The employee at the store that did the binding for me was trying to do her best but it failed. She even did a couple of test runs first!!! So I took the book apart and ordered the Bind it all and very patiently waited! I was so excited when it arrived a week early. I unpacked it and looked through everything and then tried it out! WOW first try and it was almost perfect and I am a perfectionist and have never done any binding before!!!!
Do not be scared off because of the smallness and smaller amount of holes punched at once. They have such great instructions and it is so easy to do small to large binding projects, just follow the directions!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am not happy. I would rather not be a mechanic on . I am not happy. I would rather not be a mechanic on my equipment. I had to adjust the pressure for some dye sublimation work with tiles (low pressure) and now the handle for the pressure knob is frozen and will not turn. I suspect i will need to dissemble the unit and do some major bolt thread repairs to the tensioning knob. This is less than a year old and we have been using our new hotronix instead of this unit most of this last year. The metal construction is probably using inferior materials, however to its credit, it heats up very fast and controls very well, just rickety construction. Another example of "to the lowest bidder" | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Avoid unless you like headaches. I finished my smaller bottle of Armour Etch "New and Improved." I had ordered 3 cases of bottles that I planned to frost and design. I had no problem with the coverage with Armour Etch "new and improved".
The reviews were good for this Armour Etch (not "new improved") so I got a large bottle. It is a terrible product. It left streaks from lack of coverage on my new expensive bottles. Some had hand made designs that couldn't be duplicated. I attempted to re-coat those with simple designs. I had to cover all of the area I had done before to prevent botching and I left this Armour Etch on for 20 minuted to be sure of an even coat. I rinsed and it still did not cover areas. It still left ugly streaks of "frosted vs clear" areas. I can not recommend this product unless you are only planning a tiny, tiny area. It "may" work for that. Not only was this was a total waste of money but it also ruined 4 new bottles which I am most unhappy about!
Thank you Amazon for refunding my money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I've used the bundled set, but this info applies to the stand alone item too. UPDATE from April 22nd, 2015:
Finally, after so long time, Pentalic has replied to my e-mail inquiry. They have apologized for not responding earlier and made a hint that the customer service representative who was responsible for replying to customer's inquiries was not responding, hence customers like have never heard back. Well, it was good to hear that Pentalic has replaced that person and Pentalic does care about its quality and about its customer service quality. They also have offered to send a replacement to me, but since I've already received one from DickBlick -- I've declined the offer. The replacement is working well, by the way. I've used it today and did enjoy the quality of the paper.
I am raising this review from 2 stars to 3 stars for that. But since I think Pentalic should really revise this item (in many ways), I think I'll keep it at 3 stars.
ORIGINAL review:
I really dislike undermining Pentalic's reputation, but in order to help other artists and sketchers I feel responsible about sharing the following information.
First of all, based on Pentalic sketchbooks that I purchased in the past, I really love this brand and I have been recommending it to others.
The GOOD: Initially I was cautious about this journal and checked with Pentalic about whether the paper inside was 100% cotton or not. Pentalic's Customer Service confirmed that the watercolor paper inside this journal was indeed 100% cotton. This paper is made in Europe (Netherlands, as I remember).
The pen/pencil/brush holder is excellent! And it is position in a very convenient spot and holds various pens/pencils/markers/brushes very well! It is made out of a wide piece of an elastic band.
The cover is very sturdy and is very well made! It is NOT black. It is a serious, darker type navy blue color. The elastic band that holds both covers and the internal sheets together is also the same matching, dark blue/navy blue color. It is also made in Europe (Netherlands, most likely).
The paper does not buckle even with washes. Well, it does initially bend during a big wash, such as a sky, but then flattens back.
The BAD: The sheets inside are grouped into signatures. There are six signatures of four sheets each (actually only two sheets are stitched together, each sheet being 16" x 5" and folded/stitched to 8" x 5" signatures. Depending on where you are inside the journal, it may seem to be flat, but in some other spots it is never flat, comparing to other Pentalic sketchbooks.
Since the covers are not attached directly to the watercolor paper sheets, they are attached with thinner, smoother paper sheets, where one half (8" x 5") is glued to the cover and another half is free-moving for the exception of a really narrow dab of glue that is holding this portion to the next (1st) watercolor paper sheet. See the attached photo.
Unfortunately, that is where the problem occurs. Due to the lack of any stitching in that area, the entire book is dependent on that very narrow thin dab of glue. Mine has separated during the first day of usage. I've immmediately contacted Pentalic and to my surprise that have become unresponsive. I've given it a week and then have contacted them second time. No luck either. I've ended up contacting the seller (sold and shipped by DickBlick, in case if it's important for you) and luckily the seller has shipped out a replacement the same day!
So far I have been very careful with the replacement version and decided not to sketch on the face of the first sheet, but on it's back, and it has helped. However, some signatures are missing stitching. Pentalic should change their Chinese manufacturer!
I think it is also would be important for you to know the following:
The dimensions of this journal seem to be making it comfortable more for a county-side landscape watercolor sketching, rather than for urban sketching. These dimensions are forcing you to work with either single trees (vertical orientation) or with wide landscapes. Personally I find 6" x 8" dimensions as a better fit for urban sketching. Plus, in urban environment, having a binding on the short side is a disadvantage. It requires more space for opening the journal. And, unfortunately, it signals to everyone around as "Hey, everyone! Look! I am going to sketch you now, so run away!"
The included pocket in the back is basically useless and very expensive. It adds to the price of the item, while that amount of money could be used to improve the binding of this journal. A better binding would make it stronger to withhold regular sketching.
The version that comes bundled with a travel brush is basically the same, except for the added brush. The brush is claimed to be worth $15-$20, but please don't believe it. Most likely it is worth couple bucks. The metal holder is coated in some nice substance, which is deceiving because just in couple days that coating started to rub off and revealing some soft metal (I am guessing some cheap copper allow) which means that after that soft metal will wear out, the brush will start falling out of it's protective cover and will not be held in place during the usage. The bristles are too strong for watercolors. They are more appropriate for acrylics.
Theoretically both sides of this paper can be used for watercolor sketching, but I use only one side due to a potential scanning in the future. I don't want to have ghost images during scanning. And, since the size is small, the is not too much space left on the front of each sheet for the notes that I like taking.
I'll use up what I have, since I already have it, but there is little chance that I would purchase it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best Watercolor Video Ever. I happened upon this video on an artist's website and since I love and am still trying to conquer watercolor, I decided to give it a try. Am I ever pleased! Not only does this lady know how to teach, but the long camera takes while she is working allow you to see everything she is doing. Her technique was easy to see and I intend to try it out on my next flower painting soon. This video would be good for very beginning watercolorists (as she uses few colors and brushes and explains their use) up to and including experienced watercolorists who want their flower paintings to sing with vibrancy. Absolutely love this video and will be watching it again and again for instruction and ideas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a great paint set. I love these acrylics. My 5 year old niece and I have doodled quite a bit to test the paint. The colors are very easy to squeeze into paint dishes. The colors are very pigmented. I had them a year before I tried them and there's no clumping. The colors are easy to mix. Sadly, I (& not the child) got paint on a rug and table. Those blue strokes are relentless and don't want to come out; so, make sure you protect your floors and tables. Clean brushes immidiately or throw them away.
I would definitely recommend this to others.
NOTE: This isn't listed as a child friendly product. The smell was not toxic and I am with my niece throughout each art session. She was pretty responsible. What little paint got on our hands easily washed off.
All I need now is a sealable container I can put excess paint in when I over poor in the paint dish. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome Pencils. These pencils arrived in a standard cardboard box. The writing on the box is in Chinese so you really cant read a lot of what is on the box. I got these pencils because I saw the name Marco on them. The pencils do not have the color name on them but they do say metallic color 5101 Marco. The barrels are hexi shaped, very silky and smooth. There are 12 pencils in this set which include these colors: Gray, Olive, Silver, Maroon, Purple, Blue, Violet, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Green, Gold, and Copper. If you have a set of the Marco Raffines then you will love these pencils. Im not sure if the same company makes these pencils or not, but they sure color the same. They color really soft and smooth. The color lay down is really nice and you are able to layer them. The colors are dark metallic. If you like metallic pencils you will love these. I received these at a discount for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wrong Product, Bad Customer Service. I had tried to order a tablet made of paper that was specific to colored pencils. Instead they sent me standard one-paper-kind-of-fits-all-mediums tablets...three of them, none of which I had any urgent need.
I had called to complain, but Amazon, the largest retailer in the world, can nowadays only afford to employer customer service reps from the far side of the planet who read from forms and are about as useful as a telephone voice menu for providing solutions.
Hey, Jeff Bezode! Are you having trouble stretching your multi-multi-billion dollars as far as when they were only multi-billions? Back when your CSRs were articulate fellow Americans and could comprehend complex problems and work through solutions over the phone? Your CSRs used to be able to do chess-level difficulties of problem solving...the English as a second language replacements are grappling at tic tac toe.
Explain yourself! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I shared these pencils with my art professor and some other art students and they too were amazed by these graphite pencils and. I do not have this full set but do have two of these pencils. There is a clear difference between them and all my other graphites. I plan on buying this set when I have a few extra dollars. I shared these pencils with my art professor and some other art students and they too were amazed by these graphite pencils and how soft they are! I just love them so much and am using them almost solely on my final project that they are wearing down alot, so will be buying soon.
Update: I did purchase this set and they arrived right when I needed them the most for my final project. Absolutely LOVE them! Below is a picture of not only the set of pencils, but the sketch box as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Easy to use and cost effective 3D pen. Easy to use and I haven't had any clogs. A common problem with 3D Pens is they tend to clog over time. I have used this pen over and over again with no issues. The pen comes with 2 different colors of filament and a suction cup base to hold your pen. The suction cup base doesn't really stay on my flat surface table, so I do not use it at all. It is very easy to set-up and comes with detailed directions. My favorite feature of this pen is how thin and easy to hold it is. If you look up on youtube for 3D pens, You will find these thick giant pens that look like a kids joke oversized pencil. This pen is easy to maneuver and to use, even for beginners! If you are new to the art of 3D pens, it does take a good 5-10 mins to get used to (in general). You have to figure out what speed you feel comfortable with drawing at. This pen also has "smart heat sensing" that changes the temperature to the settings you need to be at. I am very happy with this purchase and I will suggest it to my friends.
I did receive this product at a discounted rate to test it and product my honest opinion of the product.
I tested the product multiple times before posting this review. All opinions are my own and are as I purchased the product at the full price. If you have any questions about this product please feel free to ask. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good for Christmas cards, dry fast. totally works for what I wanted which is addressing Christmas cards.
What I am disappointed in is that the color is really metallic and sparkly when you first write with it. But then when it dries, it gets more dull. Which is disappointing because the whole reason to get a metallic marker is for the metallic look.
But overall I am still pleased. Surely I will notice more than a recipient who doesn't see the difference in the product wet or dry. They have to be shaken with the cap side up before use. They dry quickly. There is a small smell, but nothing too overpowering so just don't use in a small confined, non-ventilated area. The gold is showing up on the outside of a red envelope, which is nice. The silver of course is a bit brighter on a dark color.
I am using them for both addressing and signing the cards and making little silver stars with the silver color.
They are easy to write with. Very fine, which gives you awesome control. Flow well but they do not ooze ink. So it's a clean project.
Would overall recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Assembly Instructions. I second the other positive reviews about this product. Yes, the drawers are a challenge to fit together but, once complete, they work well. I was most impressed with the packaging and assembly instructions. I believe they're the best I've ever seen! All the parts are labeled, including labels indicating right and left hand orientation. The hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, etc.) is packed in separate, labeled blister packs referenced by the instructions. Some customized tools are even included but you'll need a Phillips screwdriver and a pair of pliers. I worked slowly and methodically and had the table fully assembled in about 2 1/2 hours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Liar, Liar, Pant's On Fire. I bought this product based on a recommendation from a user. I posted a question to the community telling them that I am new to embossing & die cutting, & wanted to know if this product could be used to cut dies. The user said that it could be used with any die. I asked the user if I needed other accessories to use my machine, he told me "No." That this item would "take care of everything." I received the item today. One can't run it thru one's machine. It's too thick. It's a sponge, & it is only for getting the little pieces of paper out of one's die cut (which is what the description says it does). I feel that the user lied to me. I needed the accessories to make a sandwich that will enable me to use my dies! Now I don't know what to do. It seems like in the end, I'll have to spend a lot of money getting what I'll need to use my machine after all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
0.6mm and fan cap are awesome...the rest is nothing special. I bought this after reading numerous reviews. It seemed a lot of reviews either loved it or didn't care for it. I ended up buying it for the features. Several different nozzle / needle combinations, trigger stop to help a beginner control paint flow, fan cap, and the air flow control.
Having used it a bit I can say it's nothing special. With the 0.6mm nozzle, fan cap, and a quick disconnect fitting installed it weighs in at 123g. Not as heavy as the Grex Tritium. TG3 my wife uses for body paints as that is a hefty 230g, but I've seen other airbrushes come in 30-40g lighter than this Paasche. I have struggled to get the 0.2mm and 0.3mm needles to seal in the nozzle. I've cleaned them. I loosen the chuck and reseat them. There is always a slight paint leak such that even when I'm only wanting air I still get some paint coming out of the tip. These were brand new nozzles, right out of their packaging. I don't have this issue with the 0.6mm nozzle / needle.
I also found the built-in air flow control to be worthless. It can work when you have it threaded nearly all the way it for minimal air flow, but when you want max air flow and thread it out there is suddenly a lot of play in the threads and sealing o-ring. Bumping it with a finger causes motion (think wobbling screw in a hole that's too big). This accidental bump changes the air flow and affects your painting. It's not a good feature. I'd rather have a flow valve on the incoming line.
I really like this airbrush with the 0.6mm nozzle and the fan cap. It's great for priming and painting larger surfaces. I'll use it for models like car bodies or air plane wings / fuselage. I'm buying a different airbrush to use for detail work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Apparently somebody else had open this set it up the best they could and put whatever they had back in . Well I was excited to receive this. First it arrived later than its two day delivery. Once on my door step the box was badly beaten up. I needed up quite ill so didn't get a chance to call Amazon and send it back so we opened the box to find that there were no instructions so we used the box picture and an on line picture for directions. Apparently somebody else had open this set it up the best they could and put whatever they had back in baggies and send it back to Amazon. So this was not a fresh Meinel and headband to another family. In the end I was missing screws nuts bolts and washers that I ended up having to go to the hardware store to buy so that we could Jerry rig the easel. The easel itself is pretty sturdy but I will get the one with four wheels not to. With no instructions was very difficult to set up. Beware this is the second time Amazon has sent me Products that I had already gone to other people and had been opened very annoying. Amazon is getting a little sloppy in their work.. Overall the product is so so I would look for a different model of easel than this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty colors, but globby. I received these pens in the mail yesterday and was excited to try them out. I love to do the adult coloring books, and I also write important notes and lists for the fridge in cute colors. So I've owned many gel pens, but thought these seemed to be a higher caliber pen. I was wrong. I took the pens all out, primed them and then drew a straight line in each color (as pictured below). Every single sparkle pen left big globs in the middle of writing. Two of the pastel pens wouldn't write at all. The black pen was very nice, and I think there was a pastel green and pink that wrote very smoothly. The pastels are very pretty, colors that I don't have currently. The white, even on black card stock, wouldn't work. I won't be able to color with these pens because of the obvious globs, and then I'd streak the wet globs all over the paper. A big miss for me, but I will be able to use the pens for every day writing.
I received this item at a discount in exchange for a fair and honest review. I am in no way obligated to leave a positive review. I try to provide as much info for future purchasers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
22oz has lasted us 2 years!! Great product. I purchased my Armour Etch, 22oz., in Feb 2013. I have used it on many glass drinkware items, mirrors and glass for frames. I love this product. I had to go online to find the instructions on exactly how to use it, but it isn't difficult at all. I typically create my own stencils but have used ready made ones as well. Best advice I can give is to make sure you push the larger crystals off of the area you are working with. If you don't you end up with a small "flaw" in the etching. I recommend this product 100%! We are still using our first 22 oz bottle today. I don't etch everything so it has lasted us almost 2 years! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked good for me. I'd done screen printing using a stencil but wanted to try the photo emulsion. I watched the speedball video on Youtube and followed the instructions using the Eiko 250W photo bulbs I bought on amazon and a 300W reflector lamp with ceramic socket from home depot. Everything worked, the emulsion washed out easily in a few minutes and it printed out great. The emulsion remover worked good, too, using a cheap foam brush so the screen is ready to go again. I used <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/TruOffice-Transparency-Film-for-Laser-Printers-Quantity-50-TF-LP/dp/B00KW8852K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">TruOffice Transparency Film for Laser Printers, Quantity 50 (TF-LP)</a> with a samsung printer for the image. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not completely stable on my tripod. The item is as pictured, but it's a stretch to suggest that it works flawlessly with most tripods. I have a good Italian steel tripod with rounded legs, similar to the one in the picture, but the shelf would not stay sufficiently level to support my small Master's palette (which admittedly is heavier than the one pictured here). I had to do some gerry-rigging with bungee cords and zip-loops to stabilize it, and fiddle with the position, using the bottom of the easel rod itself to help keep the palette in place. Once I did all that, it seems to work OK. However, I'm not sure that my search for the perfect solution is over. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Product arrived old, NOT NEW. This is one of the most disappointing purchases I've ever made on Amazon. Normally when a product is listed as New, it is in perfect condition. I just received my scrapbooks and am so sad to report that the items arrived damaged and smelling like an old basement. This review feels unfair, because even though this is my experience with this particular purchase, I own MANY Memory Stor scrapbooks and I absolutely love them!!! I could not have been more shocked when I opened my package (which was packaged perfectly by the way) and this is what I found... Additionally, product is pictured as blue with a picture window, the product that arrived is brown with white stitching. Very disappointed!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The designs are nice, easy to color. This Creative Coloring Book is spiral bound, so it lays open flat while coloring. The cover is thick and will not rip easily. The paper is medium weight. The pages are not perforated. The designs are printed on one side only. The designs have dark black lines and are all easy to color. The pages each have an inspirational saying at the bottom. There is a calendar in the back. I have tested it with Gel pens, fine line markers and colored pencils. I would recommend putting a few sheets of plain paper behind the picture you are working on to prevent bleed throughs or leaving markings on the next design. I have not had real issues with bleed throughs, but I feel if you were coloring a large area they might be an issue. The paper almost feels a little waxy, so I had to push harder with colored pencils just to get a light shade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This product opened a whole new world for me. I bought this item from a craft store. I dyed an old 80s-early 90s wedding dress for this upcoming Halloween. No sure if I'm doing a Beauty and the Beast theme or Oscar Meyer hotdog theme yet, I'm kinda torn. Anyway this product worked beyond my expectations! See for yourself in the photos! I boiled two very large pots of water on the stove with 2 cups of vinegar and I poured in about a cup of salt. (the directions say to use one or the other depending on the material, but I wanted to cover all my bases) I dumped it in a typical cheap laundry sink/tub you would find at Home Depot (one that I don't care if it gets stained) Then topped with hot tap water to fill, put 2 bottles of dye in, added pre/soaked dress and it was about 3/4 full with dress and water bath. I stirred it around for 1/2 hour constantly, it was in a big ball, I didn't think it would dye evenly, but was pleasantly surprised by the finished product. Using rubber gloves I drained the tub, put the dress in a bucket then loaded into my front loading washer and washed on delicate. I highly recommend this product. I will be dying more things in the future! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome on chalkboard paint. I do chalkboards for restaurants and have tried so many different types of chalks. These work the BEST for chalkboard paint. They leave no dust meaning the color pops against a black background, instead of a dull gray one (which happens with regular chalk). Would recommend to anyone who does chalkboard work.
The top picture is the mungyo soft pastels and the bottom is with other chalk that is "made for chalkboard paint". You can see how dusty the bottom one is. And the dust isn't from not cleaning the board well. Trust me on this one, these soft pastels are the bomb.
*Have not yet tried them for actual pastel artwork* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Stunning photo, stunningly cheap printing process. We bought these for our home. Don't get me wrong, I know the old saying, "you get what you pay for" and all that jazz and in many ways this is exactly what I paid for. I expected the canvas would be more like textured vinyl, I figured the printer might tug in places producing not quite centered pieces, but I wasn't prepared for the lack of consistency in print sizes. These don't line up when framed and hung like the picture.
The bottom line is you get a stunning photo, cheaply printed that may or may not look the best when framed. I say spend the few extra bucks and buy the already framed prints. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great For Making Glued Seams Stick. From the man of the family. I'm working on a large pond. It has a heavy-duty rubber liner, and onto that, I've glued a finishing material -- rolls of something called "Rock on a Roll." I found the right glue, but I was having problems getting the seams to really stick down. I can't have gaping seams either underwater or above, so I was wondering what to do. I hit on the idea of regluing each edge, and then rolling it with pressure to make sure the seal is permanent. I got this 4-inch rubber roller, and it really saved my bacon on the project.
I can see how this quality roller would be useful on a variety of projects. Recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super Duper Gelly. I will preface this by saying I love pens. I have a ton, regular blacks and blues, fine tips, glitter, doodle, gel, etc.
I wanted to grab a set of the Super Doodle Gel Pens mainly for myself but I knew they would get some good usage from the kids. For the price (currently) they are about 50 cents each. That is a great value really.
The Gel Pens come in a plastic bag type with a little stronger plastic holder to keep the pens separate. I will eventually just take them out of the packaging and put them into a container. The pens are hard plastic with rubber grips, A really nice feature, especially if you plan on using them often. The colors of the ink and the covers of the pens are about the same so you can easily see what color you want. All the caps snap on so I don't have to worry about losing them or them falling off, which is an issue with some other brands.
As for usage, I originally got them for coloring book/pages but in all honesty they are only good if you have a smaller piece to color in. These would not be good for thicker areas because the tip is small so it would take a decent amount of ink...and time. The gel writes out smooth and have a decent coverage. Some pens did not seem to flow as smoothly as the others but that was only maybe 2 or 3 of the pens. They still worked but would, I don't know the right term, kind of skip in spots.
Overall these again are definitely worth the (current) price. My kids love to use them and my youngest daughter uses them at least once a week. So far they still have ink but they are running low. I will be buying an additional set.
The only reason I gave 4 of 5 stars was the skipping from some of the pens.
I did receive the Super Doodle Gel Pens for review purposes. All opinions and thoughts are my own and honest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The feel of professional Pencils in your hand. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/AIVN-Colored-Pencils-Set-48-Colors-with-Canvas-Case-Bag-Eraser-Sharpener-Extender-Holder-for-Kids-Adults-Coloring-Books/dp/B01CHW1KUW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">AIVN Colored Pencils Set 48 Colors - with Canvas Case Bag, Eraser, Sharpener, Extender Holder for Kids & Adults Coloring Books</a>
There is a fantastic choice of colors! I used 4 different greens in the attached photo. I used these colored pencils to color the image. The color is very smooth, with little pressure required to produce a very nice color. On occasion, I did press a little harder, to get a darker tint and I must say that these pencils did not lose the quality of the color at all. If anything, it got better. The pencils will arrive in a cylinder. It is recyclable. It is very easy to place the pencils through the loops. I happened to color coordinate mine. Keeping all color groups with each other. I highly recommend these pencils to anyone who loves to create beautiful things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ad copy and photo misrepresent the product - do not buy. Has the consistency of thin drool and is completely unusable for an opaque finish like that depicted in the photo (or on the bottle). Achieving the effect shown in the photo would well over 20 coats (label on bottle says to wait 1 hour between coats; you do the math). I find the photo to be VERY misleading. Extremely sorry I paid money for this product (4 bottles' worth!) and even sorrier that I wasted time waiting for it to arrive instead of searching for a product that would perform to the expectations set by the ad copy and photo.
If I could give this product zero stars I would do so! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have always heard about how awesome these are for inking and watercolor. I have always heard about how awesome these are for inking and watercolor, which are my two main uses for a brush. I usually buy my brushes when they go on sale for half off so at my local art store, a brush usually costs me about 5$. So when I finally broke down and spent the money on one of these I was pretty excited to see how it would perform. In one word "Terrible"! It is by far the worst brush I have ever used and DOES NOT hold a point at all. I spent more time trying to just get this brush to hold a decent point for inking than actually inking. So frustrating to have heard so many people praising the Series 7 as the best brush around and then come to find out a size zero brush is only good for blocking in sections of black and is useless for detailed line work, that makes no sense at all. I recommend that someone looking for a brush to ink with stay away from the Series 7. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Easel but Issues with shipping box cause damage. I'm giving 4 stars since I haven't been out to paint plein air with it yet. I love the easel, however it arrived damaged and was not the exact easel I ordered. In the photo the easel was the version with see-through structure in the area where the canvas is held. I received the solid version (as pictured here). Half of the back of the drawer was broken off. I've seen other reviews where this happened. It's a Mabef issue I suppose as they package their easels for shipping and there is no protection whatsoever for the easel. it is in a box much larger than the folded easel and I can see why it sustains damage. It also had scratches and dings in the wood. As far as the straps, I agree with other reviewers that they are sub par. They need to be thicker and sturdier as also the palette which is not usable with the hardware where it folds in half. It will hold any supplies steady in the drawer while in transit, however. I contacted the vendor about the issues and was given a small percentage refund. Overall, I'm happy with it from what I have seen so far. I think it's going to serve me but Mabef should listen to the suggestions especially about the shipping box! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointing Except for Super-Devoted Fans. ***
I love anything from Dyan Reaveley and really looked forward to this book. I also have a lot of Ranger products; in fact it is my favorite line of craft products. If you are a big fan of both you will probably enjoy this book; however there are some things you should know before you buy it.
(1) It is more of a booklet rather than a book. It is 52 pages stapled together, that's all.
(2) It is a step-by-step description of Dyan Reaveley's creative process. This is great, and I enjoyed that, but this is also available for free in YouTube videos all over the Internet. I am a fan, so I don't mind the duplication. You may not like paying for something available for free, especially at this price.
(3) The book is mostly about one journal page she does. Just one. Some others are featured a bit on the last few pages, but most of the book is just this one page.
(4) The book is filled with basically advertisements for Ranger products. I love them, but even I got a bit tired of this.
I would enjoy this more if it was an inexpensive e-book or PDF book rather than what looks like a regular craft book and then isn't. I would say to get it for big fans of Dyan, or if you know little to nothing about Ranger. Otherwise, you might be a bit let down. I plan to buy Dyan's newest book and hope that it is an improvement over this first effort.
Recommended for Dyan Reaveley fans and for people who want to find out what Ranger is all about and what types of products they sell.
*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazingly fine lines, BEST option for writing in small bibles. Hands down THE BEST pen I have found for writing notes in the margins of a small bible. I have tried EVERY disposable technical drawing pen I can find on the market today, and this one makes a line so much smaller, finer, and readable at such tiny size than any other pen. It makes a significantly finer line than my previous "best" option, the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stadler-pigment-liner-0-05/dp/B00AHW3YBS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stadler pigment liner 0.05</a>, allowing me to fit approximately 50% more text in the non-existent margins of my tiny pocket bible.
I can't speak to how this will hold up under heavy drawing use, as I am only writing with it very slowly and gently to make incredible small no-bleed words on delicate bible paper. Disclaimer: I am fortunate enough to still have excellent vision. Any of my friends who suffer from even slightly degraded vision have been unable to make out the letters I write with this pen.
For writing compact, slow text in a bible, I would give this pen 7 stars if I could! Try it, you'll never go back!
== UPDATE 4/11/2016 ==
I'm still in love with these pens. I'm updating this review to add some photos of the tiny letters that can be written with this pen.
Shown in the photos is an Eneloop AAA battery for scale. Pictured is my Oxford Ruby pocket bible, circa 1975.
Note that in some photos, you will see two different thickness texts. The thinner one is the incredible thinness of this Uchida pen, and the thicker line is either the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stadler-pigment-liner-0-05/dp/B00AHW3YBS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stadler pigment liner 0.05</a> or a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/005-Sakura-Pigma-Micron/dp/B001CRI6O2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">005 Sakura Pigma Micron</a> pen, the second smallest pens I've found and what I used to use before switching to Uchida.
In the photos take note of:
Acts 3: the size of the word "pentecost" written with this Uchida pen, and the other words written with the Stadler / Sakura.
Luke 16: "lamp" written with Stadler / Sakura and "presence of God, pray to God first." written with this Uchida. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great VALUE. Great VALUE!!! The larger brushes are awesome for an even wash when doing some travel painting and the finer brushes are the right strength for my lettering and detailing needs. I have had them for a few months now and really enjoy how well they have held up. The lids stay on tightly when they are on the right side of the brush, but be careful when capping them on to the back of the brush. They do not snap into place, but will stay on nicely if. They release just he right amount of water when you need it and flexible enough to simply press for more water. The barrels themselves hold a good amount of water and takes me a few days to use up before having to refill again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I found this desk to be sturdy and worth the money we spent on it. I found this desk to be sturdy and worth the money we spent on it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good table at a decent price.
I do have 2 small complaints. Not worth taking a star but worth warning people about.
First, I was shorted a screw and wrench for assembly. The screw holes were poorly drilled anyway so I just used a drill and better screws.
Second, I ordered this as a Christmas gift for my wife. While ordering I selected for the item to be placed in a second box so the contents would not be visible. They failed to do this so... Surprise gone.
All in all though, I believe this desk is a good buy and merits five stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Look carefully before buying. The outer die in this set (and don't get me wrong...the set is lovely in theory) doesn't cut, except for the minute detail at the top and bottom, which is a very tiny lattice pattern, and the center. The rest of that particular die just impresses into your paper, and it better be very THIN paper. I had no luck at all using the Grand Calibur machine and had to resort to the Big Shot. Even in the Big Shot, (with shim) it wouldn't cut through cardstock.
I'm not a novice at die cutting, but this set really had me stumped. The second largest die has no cutting edge, either, so in order to cut it out, you need to nest it inside the largest die. I tried using my Spellbinders magnetic sheet to line up the two dies to run through the Grand Calibur, but it was very tight and wouldn't go through and I had to back the sandwich out. I've broken too many Grand Calibur machines in the years I've been die cutting. I guess you could use the cut out piece from the center of the largest die and cut the second die from that, but this is already getting a little complicated.
Spellbinders seems to be doing a lot of this intricate stuff lately, and I wouldn't mind it so much if the dies would just CUT in their own die cutting machine. Yeah, I tried waxed paper, I tried removing the magnetic sheet and taping the two dies down, then turning them and running through repeatedly...they just don't cut in the Grand Calibur. While I love their fancy dies, it would be nice if they'd redesign the Grand Calibur so that it actually does something useful. And completely off the subject, is the name of this die set (NOBEL RECTANGLES) misspelled or is it referring to "Nobel" as in Nobel Prize? I bought a total of 19 new die sets and embossing folders from their Summer 2013 CHA release, and this one is definitely the least useful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are actually better than I expected considering the first 2 reviews I . These are actually better than I expected considering the first 2 reviews I read. They both complained about not receiving 2 packages as the description states. I was willing to take my chances because one bag would still be enough for my project. I was elated to find that I did receive 2 packages as the description indicated. The other complaint had to do with the quality, that they were off center and 1/2 the bag were too small to use. Some are off center, but I think that is to be expected with foam stickers. But out of 48 stickers, only 5 were the small dots mentioned. I will use them for our book club kid's craft, decorating felt stocking ornaments. They are perfect, especially for the price, which is the best I could find. Each picture is the contents of one bag. The two bags I received were different as you can see from the pictures. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Extremely vibrant and really great. Too many pinks. Extremely vibrant and really great. Stiffens mesh material significantly, it goes from flowy to stiff as a board, not really what I prefer, I hope it would be more flexible. The set is more on the warm color side than on the cool color side.
-Two greens:Amazon Green, Popsicle Green
-One blue: Bahama Blue
-Four Pinks: Rio Red, Tahitian Pink, Jamaican Joy, Parisian Pink. Rio red is surprisingly very pink and so is Jamaican Joy
-Two Yellows: Tropic Sun Yellow, Sunset Yellow
-Two Orange: Flamingo Orange, Lava Orange
-One Purple: Paradise Purple
I wouldn't get this set if you don't use pink often. It would be better if there was a true neon red, not a hot pink color. The sunset yellow and paradise purple are my favorite. The bahama blue came in very globby texture, it wasn't smooth like the others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works just as well as the more expensive templates, nice set. I purchased the Kewer 2 Sketch Master LetterCraft Large and Small Circles and Ellipse Template with Stainless Steel Erasing Shield set for use in my sketching and drawing hobby. I am very happy with the product and it has met my expectations.
This is a three piece set that includes a plastic circle template, plastic ellipse template and steel erasing shield. The plastic circle and ellipse templates are very sturdy and are not flexible, which I like for how I am using them. I have measured the circles on the circle template and the indicated measurements are accurate. There is also a ruler on the edge of the circle and ellipse templates, which is handy. One thing to take note of with these templates though is that the side ruler is in centimeters and the circle measurements are in millimeters. This is not an issue for me and I noticed the measurements on the product image before I ordered the set, but if you need templates in inches, this set will not work for you. The bottom side of the circle and ellipse templates have small raised dimples that allow the template to stay just above your paper, which will help to eliminate ink smearing. I did not order the set for the steel eraser shield, but it is a nice addition, it is very similar to other eraser shields I have acquired in the past. It will work just fine for it's intended purpose.
This circle and ellipse template with steel eraser shield is a very nice product and if you are looking for this type of item I would not hesitate to purchase this set. I have bought similar templates in the past, made by more well know companies, and this set works just as well as the big name templates. If you were to search for these templates made by the big name companies and buy them separately on Amazon, you would spend much more than what this Kewer set costs. Again though, be aware that these sets have metric measurements. Although I received this Kewer 2 Sketch Master Letter Craft Large and Small Circles and Ellipse Template with Stainless Steel Erasing Shield at a discounted price in exchange for my honest opinion, I would definitely have paid full price for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Use two different colors for great effects. Initially, I had a tough time with this. Adhering it to an old tin Moroccan lantern. The key is applying it in small amounts in small areas. Apply as evenly as you can and then allow to dry completely. Don't keep going over it while it's freshly applied. Also, I bought the Gold and when finished it was much too bright. I then bought the Iced Espresso and applied that over the Gold. Wow! Amazing results. The Gold shines through the Iced Espresso creating an authentic glow of real Brass. Exactly what I wanted! After everything is completely dry THEN you can lightly buff it all out for yet more glow.
One other tip; dip an old sock into the pod and smear it all over the inside of the lid. In other words, turn the lid upside down and smear the product all over the inside of the lid. Then, dip your sock into THAT as needed. It seems to work better than dipping right into the pod of product itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for decorative piece or for use with smaller canvas. This table top easel display is perfect for your small canvas project. The easel is made of wood, it is light, and the wood is super smooth. The nails connecting each piece is so small you can barely see it. The leather strip that holds the back stand to the easel is sturdy and carefully added to the piece. I placed an 12 x 12 canvas on the easel and it fits very easily, because of its size the top part of the easel landed under the canvas, but it did not protrude or poke hole into the canvas. This is a perfect easel to use with smaller canvas or to use as a decorative piece, like I did on the photos below.
DISCLAIMER: I received this product complimentary or at a discount for my HONEST and UNBIASED review, even though I received this product at complimentary or at a discount, I will definitely purchase another one for decorative purpose and for use with my kids. I am not compensated in any way for my time or review of the product. If you found my written review or pictures helpful, please click yes that my review was helpful. I certainly appreciate the feedback. Thank you!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Canvas accomplished. So last minute prep for a painting party makes you do alot of your shopping where you can get a guarantee that they will arrive and have it.
looking for canvases for the party last minute might make you a bit hazy on looking at the details of the canvases.
We ordered these thinking they were your typical canvases, with the wooden frame and the cloth canvas strecthed over that frame.
These were not that type of canvas.
Instead, these were on a flat background but still has the texture of the cloth canvas for painting. Instead of getting what we wanted, we ended up getting something else that thankfully still worked for what we needed... and the kids were none the wiser and still had fun painting.
So no problems there.
Just be sure to read through the details for clarification. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for the modeller. Most modellers soon gather a large collection of paint bottles that end up stuck in boxes, drawers, or all over your work space. Looking for the right color can be time consuming or, more annoying, you buy a new bottle of what you already had on hand and missed. This item is sturdily built and rotates smoothly even with all four levels loaded. There is even room on the inner ring to place additional bottle of the same color so keeping a visual inventory is painless. The organizer has a small foot print and fits virtually anywhere on a flat surface. Additional inserts allow you to stack the rings at 3" or 4" intervals or any combination in between. The rings hold virtually any type of model paint and other items such as glue, decal solution, and cleaning agents. While the price may seem steep, it is worth it to me for it's compactness, ease of use and sturdy construction. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It has some flaws, but it does the job. I tried various other circle cutters before this one. I agree with many previous reviews that this circle cutter has it flaws. If you are cutting something smaller than the circle, you have to tape it down, because there is no way to hold it down. You have to hold your paper and the rim of the circle with one hand and rotate the cutter with the other. You also have to make sure your blade is inserted all the way into the slot. I use a glass mat instead of a self-healing mat. Yes, this can all be challenging, but with some practice, it's not that difficult. Overall, it cuts well if you can keep your hand steady. What I like most about this cutter are the various sizes of circles that you can cut; including odd sizes in 1/8 increments, that you cannot find in a punch. If you're looking to cut standard sized circles, I would use a regular punch instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality Pencil Crayons. I was contacted by the company selling Kingtop colored pencils and asked if I'd like to review them on my blog. I was thrilled to be asked. First, because it's the first bit of art tools I've been asked to review and second, I actually don't have any true pencil crayons per say. I have watercolor pencils, both Faber-Castell Albrect Durer and Staedtler Karat brands. (I also have a few Derwent Inktense but not many.) Usually I use the watercolor pencils for correcting and enhancing watercolor paintings but I don't really use them as normal pencil crayons. I think I'm afraid that since they're activated by water, if a piece was done and got moisture on it then it would be ruined. Not so for normal pencil crayons.
I have actually been hoping to get the matching Faber-Castell pencil crayons, they've been on my wish list for quite some time. Alas, they're expensive and I've been putting off buying them in favor of watercolor paint as I use them so much more. It is fun though sometimes to let my inner perfectionist come out and play once in a while and that's why I wanted the pencil crayons. I am so surprised and thrilled to say that in fact I now won't be buying the expensive artist quality Faber-Castell pencil crayons because these Kingtop actually will do just fine!!
Above is what arrived very promptly after I ordered them from Amazon.ca. They actually arrived two days early with not a single broken tip. The outer package has a color chart on the back but I suggest anyone getting them make their own chart. I did and it made such a difference when I was making the test art I did for this review. The end of each pencil has the color of the lead. It helps as just like other pencil crayons and watercolor pencils, you can't tell accurately what color the lead will give you. Each pencil crayon is numbered from 501 to 572. Although names are given on the back of the package with the color chart, the numbers are the only way to tell which color you're actually getting. The fun names don't help because they haven't been connected to the numbers on the pencils. Really though, just get around that by making your own color chart like the one I made below. As I said above, it really helps you use the pencils more easily.
I'm really thrilled with Kingtop's quality and I put them through their paces this last week. I must admit, I didn't expect them to give me the versatility and depth of color. I am absolutely giddy after testing them. I wanted to show you some of the agility tests I performed. I tested their erasability and their intensity. then I made a piece of art to test blend-ability and to see just how far I could push them. Could they keep up with an artist who expects perfection? Yes they could!
Kingtop pencil crayons were highly erasable! I was thrilled to find that if I went over a border, I could just pick up any eraser and touch up that edge. I found that especially if I had just gone over a little with a few strokes, any color I used would erase completely. As you can see from above, with highly saturated strips you get most of the color up but not all.
With the gradients, you can see that you can do very light colors all the way to more saturated samples. I would say I could have gone one more shade darker, showing five gradients with each color. There is a limit to their saturated color but I didn't find any problem when doing the following piece of art. If I couldn't achieve the color I wanted I chose a darker pencil crayon to achieve the saturation I wanted. I found the best way to get an even wash of color was to color in one direction at at time then add another layer going another direction to get more saturation, changing direction with each darkening layer.
My final grade for the Kingtop 72 colored pencils was an A. The only slight issue I came across at all was that these pencil crayons are not as color saturated as professional artist grade pencil crayons, but they're close. They would certainly work abundantly well for both the coloring book crowd, student artists and even professional artists. I love them and I consider myself a closet art tool snob. I usually buy the best. I am so happy that I can truthfully say I will NOT be buying the more expensive Faber-Castell pencil crayons. Thank you to Kingtop for allowing me to test their product, I look forward to using them for years to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BEST Personal Art Book. THIs Book is HUGE, but not too Big to Totally Dig Working on. Maybe a little big to carry with a bunch of other stuff, but if it your only sketch book, it would be GREAT!! I mean it is a BOOK! Very High Quality made. The Paper is not too thick.,,,,I read other review that made me cautious about the rough or thickness of the paper making it hard to draw or write on, That is not the case at all. the pages are not thin, as in see through. the pages do not feel like copy paper, all thin, slick and the like. The pages are really Nice and take a pen or a pencil very well. The Binding is well made and tight. the cover is black and good quality. I actually love this product so much i bought another. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
for the colored pencil nerd in you. Although the desire to buy the deluxe set of 120 runs deep in your veins, avoid the temptation. The set of 120 contains many near doubles and plenty of cast-offs. The set of 60 will take you pretty much wherever you want to go. If it doesn't, plenty of online art retailers are offering the "open stock" option to help you personalize and complete your set.
Faber-Castell professes that this Polychromos line is both smudgeproof and waterproof. I'm not sure if the waterproof claim is factual, but I have experienced some minor smudgeability. However, this slight tendency towards smudging is nothing much to be concerned about. Polychromos leads are very strong and deserving of their 'unbreakable' title. (I recommend sharpening them with an x-acto knife to customize your point and to save lead that would otherwise be wasted in using a twist, crank, or electric sharpener.) Since the leads are hard, I wouldn't advise using them on "plate" or extra-smooth drawing surfaces. They are best suited for surfaces with medium tooth. If delivering hard pressure with colored pencils is your thing, toss away your Derwents, Pablos, and Prismacolors because Polychromos pencils are oil-based and will not taint your finished work with "wax-bloom".
Some have commented that these pencils are a bit pricey. For artist-grade colored pencils, they are definitely worth the extra money because the leads are hard and dense and will last longer than many other brands. They also have a diameter of 3.8mm, exceeding most other competitor's brands by .5mm to .8mm.
Polychromos has some of the widest color range I've ever witnessed in top-quality colored pencils (especially in greens). In this set of 60, you'll meet the dud, Van Dyck Brown, and possibly 2 others (at most) depending upon your personal preference. Some pencils in this set are VERY close in hue. While you'll probably make good use of them, you can eventually weed a few out to make room in your set for a more varied color collection. All in all, I guarantee that you will be quite happy with the set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great product with dreadful assembly directions. This easel is made of high quality materials, and I'm pleased with it now that it's assembled. I wish I had read the reviews more closely before assembling.
Pros:
Wooden parts and hardware are all well constructed. Also, the screwdrivers that are included for assembly are worth keeping! The easel works well once assembled.
Cons:
Assembly directions are inaccurate. The wooden parts and bags of hardware are all labeled, but the directions often refer to the wrong bag of hardware. Some pieces of hardware aren't even mentioned in the assembly directions, and I had to figure out where they went on my own. The poor quality of the photos in the directions didn't help. I went back and read more reviews and found out that some customers have made videos to assist with assembly. I wish I had seen that before I started. I managed to get the thing assembled within 45 minutes, but it definitely took some trial and error.
Overall I'm very pleased with the product, but you may want to look into outside resources for assembly help. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Handy. I bought these hands for two purposes. First my son is taking art classes and needed these to help him in his classes. He has used them several times and it's much easier for him to draw vs him looking at his own hands or getting one of us to sit still for him. The second reason is I am a fiber artist and I needed hands to model my work. They are easy to pose, they are heavy and made out of quality materials. The thumb does have limited posing capabilities, but other than that these are spot on. They measure 12 inches from the fingertips to the bottom, so it's 12 inches length wise and are roughly the same size as a ladies small/medium sized hand. I do like that the fingers are jointed for easy posing, and that they will stand upright. Overall I am extremely pleased with them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these crayons. These crayons are one of the best craft projects I've used with kids for 22 years at camp and Vacation Bible School! I like them because they can be applied to plain paper, you can custom design any pattern you choose or the kids can have a blast coloring their picture just the way their artist imaginations inspire them. It will iron on and wash wonderfully IF you follow the directions on the package!! It must be applied to fabric with 50% polyester fabric. I trace the design I want kids to color, making sure all letters are backwards (so the words are forwards when ironed on). You can trace designs with the crayons but for large groups I use a iron on pen from Sulky to trace the basic picture (these pens are a little difficult to find so I order them direct from the company). I can give the picture to a very small child and although they just make marks on the paper the message is still there and yet it is so cute! By just attaching the instructions to the picture and sending it home to be ironed on a T- shirt, book bag or pillow case, it becomes a very inexpensive craft! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Product. I probably shouldn't be reviewing this item, as I'm in no way an artist and certainly can't compare these pastels to any others. Having said that, maybe my input may help another novice in the art world. The reason for my order of the chalk is to shade the images on my decoupage crafts. I tried using acrylics, but had a difficult time due to various issues.
This product was inexpensive compared to others and the reviews were good. The fact that the set contains 64 colors was another factor. I'm experimenting and learning the best way to blend/shade for my purposes. I tried the pastels on one of my newly decoupaged projects and I'm very happy with the results. I was even able to blend two colors to produce exactly the shade needed and really impressed myself! (o: | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
THE HOSE WAS NOT INCLUDED. Nor are any decent instructions. My husband purchased this for me for Christmas and I just got around to trying it out now. The hose is not included. You cannot use an air compressor without a hose. There is no option to return it and when I try to contact the seller, it does not recognize this as their product. So now we are out $100 on a product we cannot use. In addition, the sad excuse for instruction manuals don't actually tell you how to hook it all up or use it. There is plenty about how to clean it. I have even tried to search YouTube for tutorials on the specific airbrushes it came with, and there were zero hits for both models. Do not take your chances on this company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works. I absolutely love this, but I wish that the tub covered more. I have two small 3'x2' rugs in either side of the bed and they slip and slide all over the place so instead of buying the non slip roll that goes underneath, I decided to give this a try. Love it! It spreads on white and it spreads very easily, which was a surprise, and it dries clear. I was able to cover the two rugs with one coat each and I had to spread it somewhat thinly on the second rug to cover everything. I left it outside overnight to make sure it dries completely. It works! The rugs absolutely stay in place with one coat. I think that this is a great product, but I would not use it on large rug because you will need a lot and it is pricey for that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love this brush for watercolor. I will start out saying, that I love this line of brushes. I started watercolor painting a few months ago and discovered these brushes not too long ago. After purchasing one at a local art store, I fell in love and am slowly switching all my brushes to this line. This brush holds so much water and paint, and has the perfect amount of spring. The brush has a beautiful wooden handle and feels very high quality. In terms of quality brushes, Ive also used Silver Black Velvet and Princeton Heritage but, I like this line better. I do not like the idea of using brushes with real hair, so this is a great alternative. I know Kolinsky Sable brushes are suppose to be the best but, I don't feel like Im missing out anything by using these brushes. I highly recommend them. Amazon has the best prices on these brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die Vase. Shapeabilities makes a lot of intricate die designs. I purchased this die along with another die from the same company, to expand my design abilities on cards. This die can create two different looks, a solid vase or an intricate case. Although I have a big shot pro, I have had some difficulty cutting intricate designs with spellbinders. Either I don't get clean cuts or the paper sticks to the die and can tear easily. I have found that a lighter weight paper run through the roller several times helps. My cutting boards are new so I assume part of the issue might be that the die design isn't cut deep enough. Sizzix dies are cut deep and I have successfully used them with heavier card stock. It's possible that this die may work more efficiently with a different type of manual die cutter. The intricate vase does look very nice on card stock. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome machine which is fun to use and works well. I received this item at no cost as part of the Amazon Vine Program in exchange for a fair and honest review.
First, let me say I have never used a product like the ScanNCut; thought it looked interesting so wanted to try it. With Holidays coming, wanted to try it out for decorating gifts (packages, jar labels, etc.). When I opened the package, I found everything I needed to get up and running.
It is very easy to use (quite user-friendly). The labels and stickers I was able to make with this on the first try were a little bit off, but it is simply a matter of tweaking my ideas and working with the ScanNCut. One thing I did find would be necessary to have is the wireless access card (extra cost). Many designs are on the iPad and easier to send them via wireless connection.
I believe this is going to make my gifts much more attractive (especially home-made items) and am looking forward to using it a lot more. Wish I had known about this a few years ago! d
Recommend this to anyone who wants to print/cut their own designs for many different applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good brushes for various mediums. I received this paintbrush set for free to try and review; regardless this is my 100% honest opinion. Im not what you would consider a real artist; I don't have one set medium. Im a crafter and often use paint brushes for painting different things from wood to ceramics and whatever else I decide I need to do in between. I use the crafters acrylic paints, kids water colors, tempera, stains and whatever tickles my fancy at the time Im making something. Ive never used long handled brushes but I found that these are nice to use.
What I really like about these brushes is that they come in several different sizes and styles making them very versatile for my various crafting needs. I also like that they have a zippered case to keep them all contained and that if needed it can be used as a stand as well. This is great for keeping the brushes safe and clean, often I just toss them into one of those kids school plastic pencil cases with other brushes of the same handle size that will fit. Rolling around in the container sometimes the brushes will get bent and squished out of shape. Having them stored safely in a case means that they will last longer and still be in good condition when I am ready to use them.
They are made of synthetic hair and currently they are very soft to the touch, with more time and use they may change. Just to see how they would do I tugged at the brushes, smacked them against things and dropped them on the table multiple times. Both in this testing and the couple of times I have used and washed them the hairs stayed in the brush. I hate when brushes shed and I have to fix my projects because I had to get a stray hair off of it screwing it up in the process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Tripod easel for canvases up to 33" tall. <div id="video-block-R2NRJDQ50X3MKW" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B12ZxDVs3ES.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/715ISYLS8gS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Amzdeal collapsible easel has a tripod design. The legs extend and can be locked at different heights with quick release locks. It weighs 2.2 pounds. The easel bar can be repositioned by loosening and tightening the holding screws. It comes with a nice carrying case.
The maximum height of the easel is 63", and the minimum height is 19". The easel can hold canvases from 16" to 33" tall. It worked well for canvases in that range. One of the things I used the easel for is to hold a standard office pad to do a presentation. The standard office pad is 34" high. As you can see in attached photos, I could lean it on the easel, but could not lock in the top clip because the clip is 1" below the top of the pad. However, I managed to get through the presentation without knocking the pad off the easel.
As you would expect at this price range this easel is not built out of heavy duty materials. The first easel I received arrived with one of the easel bar screws broken off so I could not loosen or tighten it. The damage happened during shipping as the broken head of the screw was in the packaging. I received this easel from the manufacturer with a request for review, describing my experiences with a product be it good or bad. So as part of my due diligence I contact the seller to find out about the return policy for a non-reviewer.
The seller told be if the package arrives damaged they will replace the easel free of cost. I asked if the item will have to be returned to the warehouse in California or if a picture of the damage would be sufficient to receive a replacement. They stated that in most cases a photo of the damage would sufficient to qualify for the warranty replacement. They also told me that they will follow-up on my suggestion of shipping the easel in a box, rather than plastic wrapping, for better protection. Provided this return policy I agreed to review the replacement easel. The second easel had no defects.
Overall, this easel will do fine for most jobs even though it is not a heavy duty high end easel. At his point I have been using it for about a month both as an easel and to hold the backgrounds for my table photography and has been satisfied with it.
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for the Adult coloring books, beautiful earth tones, 48 different colors. I got these colored pencils because I just started the new adult coloring fad and needed some better quality pencils. These came in a convenient canvas rollup bag that covers the tip so they won't get damaged, and its big enough to hold an eraser and a small sharpener as well. It contains 48 different colored pencils in a variety of colors. It has a leather wrap with two heavy snaps on it also. I found that most of them are earth colors, (greens,browns,greys,etc) which are great for me, as I like to color the animal and landscape types of pictures. If you want super bright colors like reds and purples,etc (for Manadalas,flowers and such) this may not be the best colored pencils for you. These are great for blending colors,and by pressing lighter or harder you get an even greater assortment of new colors, textures and designs, which is nice for skys, water, or animal fur coloring. I am quite happy with this kit and do recommend it for beginners of adult coloring books. I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for my review but the opinions are totally my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great . I love these pens so much. I use them to colorcode my notes and my planner. I also use them to make my master syllabus at the beginning of each semester. They're great for staying organized and come in their own plastic pouch to keep them in.
---Side-note: the green pen is just a regular green as opposed to the light green seen in the picture. The green pen actually gave me a small problem: the very first day I used it on my calendar, it seemed to run out immediately after it's first use. I assumed it was the material of the calendar but the rest worked perfectly fine on it so? Anyways I tried again about twenty minutes later on regular paper and it worked fine. So the portion of this review isn't really a complain. It's more of a suggestion that if it seems like your pen is drying out (especially early on) just continue to try writing with it on regular paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Received a dried out pen that I could not return. I received this pen via Amazon Prime's same day delivery. My excitement to use it quickly dissipated when I realized that it was already fairly dried out. I was unable to make down strokes with it, since the ink would cut out and leave areas of the paper white. The pen was clearly defective, but it was also not eligible for return or refund. This was very unfortunate, because I know several other artists that use these Tombow Fudenosuke brushes with good success. I also love all of the other Tombow pens that I own. That said, the ink in this pen is clearly very hit or miss. And, without being able to return a defective pen for a refund, that miss means an unnecessary waste of money. I will not buy this pen from Amazon in the future, unless the return policy changes. I opted for these refillable pens instead: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Refill-Brush-Marker-Pens-for-Writing-4-Size-Calligraphy-Ink-Pen-for-Lettering-Signature-Design/dp/B075YDMHD9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Refill Brush Marker Pens for Writing - 4 Size Calligraphy Ink Pen for Lettering, Signature, Design</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked great! (Followed the instructions exactly as printed. These markers worked great!
We used them to paint on white ceramic mugs (from the dollar store) for Christmas Presents. The kids (4 &7) had no problem writing with them once I got the markers primed. They were not super messy either, I put down newspaper to keep the table clear of paint drops but I didn't need to as they didn't spill any onto the newspaper. The colors went on bright and in clear lines. I added a second coat to some of the lighter spots, after letting the paint set for 3 hours or so. Then I followed the directions on the packaging to the T to bake the mugs. The colors came out the same brightness and color that they went in.
We have, since then, used the mugs regularly (2-4 times a week). They have gone through the dishwasher (top rack) and there is very little change in the coloration or the intensity of the lines and drawings on the mugs.
We have plans to do the same project sometime this summer (probably with either plates or bowls). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beginner's best choice. I bought the Winsor & Newton Cotman Water Color Sketchers' Pocket Box as a birthday present for myself because I have been practicing watercolor painting for about 2 months now. I bought it with much appreciation. It is a small container with a lot of features, the colors are very strong and smooth and the brush is of fine quality, I am looking forward to carrying the box with me on my trips around the historic villages and countryside.
I could say that the watercolor pigments are really great. I have made my second watercolor painting and I have never seen a better set of pigments and they are the cheapest and in the smallest, most compact and elegant case I could find. These watercolor paints are great to pair with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Art-Tools-brushes/dp/B00HOYF2JY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Art Tools brushes </a>. These two are very ideal for finishing touches. Both are good if you are taking your art on the road or just storing in a convenient location. Winsor & Newton Cotman is really the perfect portable watercolor set.
If you are looking for a studio set of watercolors, or to do large scale paintings, Winsor & Newton Cotman is not the set for you. However, that should be evident in the product description. After much research, I have not found a better travel watercolor set for the price and highly recommend this for new watercolorists, anyone wanting to paint on the go or a great present for an artist. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful Paints but Be Careful. These Patio Paints are the bomb! Works great for any outdoor project. Vibrant and long lasting. Hard to find in my local craft stores though.
However, be careful as the listing from the seller I bought from here on Amazon stated it was an 8oz. bottle. Excellent price for that size.
BUT, I received only one 2oz. bottle. A huge ripe off at nearly $10. I sent it back and received a refund from Amazon. Found what I needed elsewhere and at a better price for the size and amount I needed.
Other than that I recommend these paints for any project you might have, outdoor or indoor, wood, metal, concrete, makes no difference. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not Copics, but a very nice alternative for Hobbyists. Considering that the next-lowest-priced set of comparable markers would be nearly... three times the price of this one, it's a very good deal.
If you are a professional artist, then... well, you probably won't have an issue purchasing the name-brand markers these compete with; most people who are looking at these, however, are hobbyists who are basically self-taught so we don't care about everything being perfect. (In fact, focus on the basic things like perspective and proportions first; I digress...)
These markers are very vibrant, and the colors fill the space you're coloring in very well without overlapping. That was the mail selling-point for me, as I love the look of markers but have ALWAYS hated the water-based things that were all I could afford or find in stores.
It gets 4 stars rather than 5 as some of the markers do not lay down color evenly: the chisel nibs are either over-saturated at one end than the other, or have streaks. Once you pass over your previous stroke, however, the color fills itself in. Minor nitpick, really. The bullet-nib is VERY precise and doesn't seem to have any issues to speak of, which is a really nice surprise.
Also, I got a double of one color rather than the blend-marker I was expecting- though that may be an error on my part, expecting something which likely wasn't advertised.
All-in-all, these are great markers for hobbyists, and pay for themselves twice over. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Completely fades away. I shipped over 60 wooden signs through my online store made with these and I am having to reship every one, as the letters faded to neon orange and then completely away! They didn't even last for 2 months? This is unacceptable! I attempted to return them and seller refused, stating it was outside the return window. I don't care whether it is outside of the return window or not, this product is defective! I would never have known the paint disappeared within the "return window." I shipped them in the months of April and May and they did not even last through June! I have used acrylic paint for years with no problems and I assumed since these were oil based they would last even longer, boy was I wrong! I had 3 different pens that I used on all the signs, so it wasn't just one defective one, they all faded away. This has been a nightmare and I am STILL repainting and reshipping signs! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exactly as advertised - a nice little journal. Arrived on time. It seems a bit small - but as far as I can tell, that's my perception talking, as it does seem to match the dimensions given in the product description. While I would have preferred a proper binding with the paper itself over the three-ring type used, this again was clear in the description, and most people will probably find it more convenient as this style allows for the the paper to be refilled or replaced at will. I'm not terribly rough on it, but the notebook seems pretty sturdy; the leaf does have some thin metal 'leftovers' in between the thicker patterns, but nothing too distracting; the metal isn't the wimpy kind that will bend when you squeeze it. The leather cord on mine was a tad loose at the knot when I received the journal, but this was easily fixed with a good tug on both ends, and it hasn't come loose since. The pattern on the leather itself...well, it looks exactly as shown in the picture - slightly debossed leaves that are darker than the rest of the cover.
If I had some extra money, I'd buy it again. Maybe I'd try a different color next time - for reference, I got the brown, and it has a nice classic smooth texture to it, while the inside is a softer texture, also brown. Not so sure I like the artificial look of some of the colors, but I can't say too much about colors I haven't bought, I suppose. Would be nice if it came in black or deep green, though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The "Chinese" Know Their Stuff: A High Quality Workstation. Someone in their review stated something offensive and stereotypical that this table is "Chinese made." Of my experience that table is not cheaply produced and if those Asian individuals did manufacture this workstation they did an excellent job! This drafting table is a dream come true for me, my first in over ten years. It caused me to remember my last drawing table; it was unsteady, and the black coating was chipping and peeling away exposing the poorly hashed, heap-like processed wood. This study workstation is the opposite, although my unleveled floor does not help for an even standing. The table was easy to assemble; it did require me to be organized and patient with simple instructions. The angled tilting functions favorable with a simple to maintain, cleanable surface.
I appreciate the pencil holder. You have options with this to be able to tilt the larger portion of the table safely securing your art papers. And you have a side flat smaller section with enough room for a laptop computer, tablet or water bottles for painting. Also, I would have to take apart the workstation some to transport it elsewhere: it is not overwhelmingly portable from one room to another. There are some things I wish with the table as a stool, shelves, coffee holder and storage units. However again you have alternatives to fit these items in at later times according to your budget and circumstances. I rather have an exceptional workstation like this rather than having the extras with a lesser quality table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These blades are pretty pricey for as often as they need to be . These blades are pretty pricey for as often as they need to be replaced. They cut well when you first use them. But if you have to adjust the settings to cut a different material or if you have to unscrew the cap to get anything out that's stuck to the blade, that's when the trouble begins. The cap does not stay tightly screwed on once it's been unscrewed. I've even had the cap fall off in the middle of a cut project. Once the settings have been adjusted, they're not always accurate any longer. I've had to play with the adjustment to get it to cut at the level that was previously working before making an adjustment. I think this design is better than the original design but Silhouette still has some work to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good value for the price. I bought this set from a local retailer as an inexpensive introduction to watercolors to which I had only to add paper and water. In that sense it worked out all right. I'm naturally predisposed to like Royal and Langnickel products as my very first drawing kit was one of theirs and even now, years later, I'm still pleased with the quality of the materials they supplied at a low price. That said, I view this watercolor set as 'good enough' for a beginner and perhaps a school (but not college,) art class. The paints are hard and a bit grainy, the colors weaker than what are commonly termed "student" watercolors (although better than the bottom rung children's watercolor paint sets,) and the brushes are just ok. The first time you apply water to the paint pans they're going to absorb quite a bit of it but the next application won't need as much unless you've let them sit around unused for a week or more. Brushes and other tools are adequate, even if you do manage to find a use for a pallet knife in a set of pan watercolors. :) The sponge is a nice touch, not often seen in beginner's sets, and useful in watercolor painting. Kudos to R&L for including it! The case does it's job (keeping everything together) all right but as a mixing pallet the clear plastic top is less useful than it might be. Glue or tape white paper over the outside, or paint it white, and it becomes much more useful. There's a reason why all the paint mixing pallets you see are white. I understand that R&L wanted potential customers to see all the goodies contained in the kit so that the lid is transparent is understandable, and it's simple and cheap to fix, so it isn't a big deal but I wanted to mention it.
All in all this is an ok kit for an older child (at the age of 50+, I place myself firmly in this category) or an adult wanting to explore watercolors. You're going to eventually get curious about other aspects of the medium such as better quality paints (pans or tubes,) better brushes, etc. and when you do this one will get set aside and forgotten but until then this one will let you explore some of the challenges and rewards of watercolor painting. Good luck!
Three stars because the paints really could be better. I think they're on the borderline between being discouraging and useful. Still, for $20 or less, you could do worse. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Attractive, well made, some assembly frustration with plastic parts. Decent table, assembly was okay - not great. Do yourself a favor, if you don't want the drawers throw them and the brackets that go with them in the recycle. They were by far the most annoying thing to assemble because you have to snap them together. The drawers are cheap and if you plan to move the table frequently they will constantly be falling open. The frame appears to be tubular steel (which is very strong) and magnets can be attached to it. I bought the table for electronic projects so this is helpful because I can attach it to a ground and use the edge to ground myself, the glass is easy to keep clean.
Be warned the maximum surface weight (the amount you can place on the glass) is listed as 25 pounds - a laptop and a 22" flat screen would get close to that so if you have intention of keeping anything significant on the surface you might want to look for something with a solid top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Some are great, other's don't work at all. These blender pencils certainly live up to the Prismacolor reputation, and that can be summed up with the phrase 'lack of quality control'! Some are great, other's don't work at all. Blender pencil's are supposed to blend color's together, not remove the color from the page. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell which one's will work and which one's won't. I would suggest experimenting with other brand's of blending pencils. I have found that Derwents blending pencil works far better with most of my brands of colored pencils. Even a paper stump works better than a lot of blending pencil's made by Prismacolor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I have 72 Set A...wanted 72 Set B. I have the Copic Sketch 72 Set A, so my next step was to purchase Set B. This set arrived with the plastic container damaged. Being that us consumers pay top dollar for these markers they should've been more cautiously wrapped. Other than that I choose these markers because they are good for blending. The Copic marker offers outstanding performance in all areas of design and illustration. Two versatile tips produce a range of strokes from fine lines to wide color fills. The roll-proof flat barrel is filled with alcohol based ink for a long life.
72-Color Set B -- Emphasizes on flesh tones and colors used in anime illustration. This set also includes the Colorless Blender 0 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Plaster does not cure fast enough. I was initially impressed by the quantity received. Lots of nice sized rolls of gauze, which was perfect for my need (making mother molds). The gauze cut nicely and seemed to work well, but it literally takes days for the plaster to harden completely, meaning I must wait for days to actually use the mother molds, or they will not hold up during casting. I have made three mother molds so far and one was completely ruined after attempting to use it the first time, a day after I made it. I've used plaster gauze numerous times in the past and have never had an issue with it. The plaster chips off, on the inside of the mold, creating divots. I will not be purchasing this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
LED? Used 2 times it burned out, unable to change battery. kinda cheap made. I thought it cut just okay but after using it 2 times the led went out. Good luck trying to find anywhere online or on back of package even on how or even IF you can change the battery. It feels as if I am going to end up breaking it if I try to pull it apart. I have plenty of different rotary cutters I could use but I thought this one would be nice if maybe my lights weren't as bright as I needed little extra light never hurts, but the light really isn't that bright or maybe it wasn't that bright because the battery was already almost dead. Who knows. It feels cheaply made in your hand. I do like the nonslip rubber grip that it has and it does fit comfortable in my hand, I guess that is where the one star comes in. Don't waste your money if your hoping for a little extra lighting like I was. Because once the light is out it is out. If by chance I get an answer from American Crafts on how to change the battery I will up this product in their stars. But for right now it will remain a 1 not even a 1+. if I could go 1/2 star I would. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Instant drying india ink for artists working with all types of media, smudge and waterproof. These Pitt pens come in all types of colors and nibb sizes. They also come with Caligraphy and brush nibbs. There is not much to say about these pens except for they are great to use on all forms of art. Since the ink is an india ink, there is no worry of smearing if you use paints or watercolors over Pitt Ink. If you use the xs or s pens there is a slight chance you can break the nib over time if you have a heavy hand like I do. The nib on the finer pens are (as you'd expect) much smaller but this is what I need to use as they are the only water proof ink pens to get into those little crevices of my artwork. Replacing these pens individually are inexpensive and I have not run out of ink in one pen since purchase. I use the pens frequently so the ink lasts a long time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Repair your Goodwill Treasures. I shop quite a bit at second-hand and vintage stores. Many times I'll find some great items that look a little too worn (even for vintage) and need some extra love to make them come back to life. Used the Angelus Acrylic Paint in Red to brighten up a leather patchwork clutch purse. It was a fantastic, brilliant red that covered cracking after 2 coats. Paint was on the thicker side but spread evenly without clumps. The cracks on the leather were deep so needed to apply 2 coats to help it feel smooth although the coverage was acheived after the first coat. Overall, very pleased with the product and how I can repair and revive vintage goods. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poor quality control on a few pencils. I'm actually a little disappointed! I thought for sure there was better quality control for the pencils.
Dark Carmine - 089 I had a very hard time getting any pigment out. It felt like there was something preventing it from coming off the pencil.
Ultramarine - 140 was terribly scratchy and dusty, almost like there was very little binder in the pencil itself.
Blue Jeans - 155, Steel Grey - 004, and Pastel Blue - 151 were both extremely soft (softer than the other pencils) and crumbly.
These are not cheap pencils, and while I'd expect these issues from less expensive brands, I DO NOT expect this from Caran d'Ache.
The pencils, however, were perfectly packaged, not a dent or scratch on the tin, and no leads broken. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Too expensive for what I got. I have been told by Amazon that I can't return these markers. I wanted to do so because, within the first day, they came apart - seriously apart. Also, they are not fine enough for the color book drawing I enjoy. They are more like "fine" Sharpies rather then the "extra fine" that I need. I should have paid closer attention to that before I bought them. I initially bought them because most coloring pens do not contain earth tones which is something I want. Some of the colors are very nice. But the grays are repetitive. Though, as often occurs, the darkest colors bleed badly. These bleed worse than most. All in all, not what I thought they would be and too expensive for what I got. So, yes, I am very dissatisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good purchase for the price. It's easy to put together (I laid the top on a table too attach the parts to it and built the base in the room it was to be used in. Then carried the top in and installed it on the base.) The most difficult part of the assembly was snapping the plastic drawers together! BE AWARE: THIS IS A LOW PROFILE ITEM! The table height distance to the floor is NOT ADJUSTABLE! I am using it in a carpeted room without the rollers (more stability) and am only able to use a LOW height chair. I doubt it can be used with a stool or higher chair even with the rollers installed. I may build a simple wooden base for it in the future. If you have any questions feel free to message me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Needs more work for the adult coloring book....more like a teen coloring book. The coloring prints are great to work with and the designs are great. My only 2 problems that I have with each book is #1...The designs are on front and back which makes for a problem if you like the design on both pages and like to share them or display them....that leads me two the biggest problem was that the pages are not precut for easy tear out of the page. It is very difficult to get out without loosing a small portion of the pring if your not careful. Needs to be more adult and less kid like and.used as an adult art/coloring book. I probably won't buy from this company again unless I see those changes, but great designs. Keep moving forward. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect. These were ordered as xmas gifts for my kids. My 9 year old artistic daughter loved painting on them with both acrylic and watercolor paints.
My 10 year old son decided to use one as a canvas for a favorite tee shirt he outgrew. We simply cut out the front of his outgrown Beatles shirt, about 1 inch larger on each side of the canvas, streched it out and used a staple gun affix it to the back. Voila, instant art! Looks great hanging on his wall, and every one of his friends, and adults alike, had rave reviews. If you know what it's like to live with a 10 year old boy, you know that they don't notice things like this, but all his friends did. Since then, we made an entire gallery wall from old favorite sports shirts, team jerseys from his former teams, and such. Great way to display treasures & memorabilia! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good product for the cost. I teach CPR at cost to several nonprofit or religious groups so I was looking for something that was inexpensive as it came out of my own pocket. When I got these I had to assemble them and it only took about an hour (it would've taken a half now if I looked at the instructions). The two things I wish they had was a clicker for the correct depth of compression and a flexible nose and jaw for airway opening. That being said if if students don't do the head tilt chin lift technique there were not going to the lungs which are plastic bags. One of the things I do like about these though is that I can convert adult Manichaeans to children manikins by taking a piece off the back of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am very happy with my set. I received my 72 watercolor pencils in a canvas roll-up case fairly quickly. The pencils have beautiful colors. I haven't done a lot of water coloring yet, but the little I have done has been bright and beautiful colors.
The only problem I had was the one of the greens (an olive, which happens to be one I wanted to use quite a bit on one picture) had a broken core and would be broken over and over while trying to sharpen it. I ended up with a pencil half the length of the others the first picture I did. Luckily there was another pencil fairly close to that one in color.
I was happy with my purchase of the set overall. I figure there is always going to be a little something that causes a little glitch and that was my little glitch. I still rate this a 5 out of 5 stars. The other pencils, the case, and the other things that came with the set were fine. As you can tell, I am happy with my LYV Arts 72 Premium Art Watercolors Colored Pencils Set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful effect. I use this in my Vagabond. Surprisingly, the thicker papers, like a 100lb or more, are the ones that can tear through with this folder. I'm still working on the perfect sandwich for using it with a thicker cardstock, but it's worth the effort. I'd like to get the most 3-D effect as possible without my paper looking as if it was die cut. ;)
It's actually a challenge to find the perfect sandwich, and not always as easy as following someone else's suggestions. Things such as how worn your cutting plates are, slight differences in pressure between machines, the type/brand of cardstock used, whether you use an impression pad or just extra paper as a shim... yeah, it's definitely something you want to practice on your cheaper paper first. When I used it with the Neenah Classic Crest 80lb, it worked great with the standard sandwich for embossing folders, though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great set to get a feel for the pencils. First of Caran D'ache did a great job on picking the colors to include in this set, you get all the primary colors and a few unique and beautiful brights. This set can be a tester set to see if you want to spend the money on a bigger set but with this array of colors I would be happy to call this a stand alone set. So many smaller sets don't have wide enough range of colors (polychromos 24 set I'm talking to you). The pencils are a very nice to look at pencil with the fully lacquered body and gold writing. The lightfast rating is printed on the body of the pencil. The colors although they are usually referred to as a hard pencil the colors go down really smooth and the pencil keeps a good point. The down side of these pencils for me is that I had a harder than usual time blending the colors together but that may be because I am used to Prismacolor pencils. Also the color I would think of as pink they have identified as purple. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love these detail brushes - great quality for the price. I am not great at keeping up with reviews, because I order so many things on Amazon, but I had to leave one for these little brushes. I have been looking for some good detail brushes for finishing touches on m paintings. I have been painting in oils for about 6 months, having just switched over from acrylics.
I really do like these brushes. I have had them for a couple of weeks now and the quality is great. The bristles stay together while painting and after cleaning them. I love the assortment - I especially like the flat ones, I am a little anal at times and these help me with straight, sharp lines in my work. They hold paint well and give me a strong sharp line where I need it.
I highly recommend these brushes, especially for the price! I do wish they came in a case, but I will order one to keep them safe when I put them in my paint box. I am going to look for more brushes by this company - I appreciate the quality for the price and am very happy with them. I believe they would work well in acrylic as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Light use only, poor software. I have used this for a small and large projects over the last 3 months. I have used it for paper crafts, vinyl, and heath transfer. All in all, this machine is neat. It is very noisy though and there are some bugs within the software that need to be fixed. I recently completed invitations and programs for a large 475 person ceremony using the Cameo.
I have run into many issues using this machine and it tends to make erroneous cuts after 40-60 mins of use even after checking the blade, replacing the blade, checking and adjusting the settings, changing out the cutting mat, and even resetting the machine.
I dislike that Silhouette cutting mats are so expensive and that you must use them for Print-and-Cut projects. I have tried using Circut mats, but there are issues with reading the registration marks. For non PnC projects, I like using the Cricut mats because they are easier to load.
Overall, I like the machine, but its only good for small projects and light use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Impressive quality watercolor paper. This is really a great value for very nice quality watercolor paper. The size is very nice. The paper surface isn't really textured. It's more smooth surfaced.
This paper is not stark white, more so an eggshell white.
This isn't an overly thick paper either, however, it is thick enough to avoid bleed-through. Depending on the amount of water used in an application, it will warp a little, but that is typical. Taping down the paper defeats issues occurring with warping or curling. Paint application is smooth and consistent. The quantity available in this pad, at this price, is impressive in itself.
I will be purchasing this product, again in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Way more challenging than expected. Well I like the output and the idea of this tool, the process to create custom designs - or anything larger than the size of your hand - is way more complicated and time consuming than it should be. I am good with tools and technology, but it took me way longer than it should to figure out how to set up and use this machine. And although I was using the 'more advanced' software (for an additional fee) that allows you to send custom creations from a graphic design program to the machine, that wasn't actually the issue. The set up options are clunky, the directions limited, and when you mess up as you're figuring things out through, it's a frustrating - and expensive - learning curve.
That said, if you have the time and patience to figure out the software and set up (and definitely set aside time to search for designs on the company site- there are seemingly millions of them), this can be a fun to all for serious crafters. I do not, however, recommend it for new crafters, people who don't think they'll use it very often, or anyone looking to save money by creating their own signs or lettering for a retail store or similar- unless you're making a couple dozen, it ends up being more expensive than going through a professional sign company for things like store hours, vinyl window logos, and the like. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It works! And Colors Are Great. I purchased this set of color to use with my purchased Moldable Plastic compound in which it needed to be impregnated with color. It was a good buy. Though I was worried because I had never used this product before. However there was no need to worry, the color was easy to use and is so vibrant! I was a little bummed because I thought the colors I had purchased were Red, Yellow, and Blue not Red, Green, and Blue but in the end this worked in my favor so I cant complain. Plus side to these is the colors last forever! I was using a lot of color on a lot of plastic and only began to tap into the amount that was there. I was slightly worried about having the color on my skin especially when it dried but a couple of washes and the color was gone. Just don't get it on your clothes and it will stain surfaces if allowed to dry. I only used these dies on a cutting board (white) and I only stained it once because I had accidentally allowed it to dry.
Overall great product and would not mind expanding my color collection through them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great affrodable airbrush for painting miniatures. Affordable airbrush that works great for what I do which is painting gaming miniatures. Keep in mind that this is only the second airbrush I've bought and used so I have no experience with the higher scale airbrushes to compare it to. But it is much nicer than the the Chinese cheapo that came with my compressor.
One thing you definitely need to know is the description says it comes with the medium needle and nozzle set but mine came with the fine needle and nozzle set.
Parts are easily attainable and reasonably priced. It is very light and comfortable in hand with a smooth trigger. For the money I think the Vega 1000 is totally worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Half of the tubes were useless. I've never painted before, but my girlfriend and I wanted to try it at home for date night. I ordered this item plus some other supplies from Amazon, and was severely disappointed. At least half of the tubes of paint were unusable. You can tell from the pictures that some paint came out great, just like it's supposed to. The other ones had paint coming out in wet, spongy chunks that I had to scrape out with a pin. I even tried to add a bit of water to the spongy chunks to see if they just needed to be rehydrated more (I don't know what I'm doing, I've never painted before!) but that didn't do anything. Anyway, my set of paints may have been a fluke of manufacturing or an old set that dried out in the warehouse, but I was unhappy with my purchase. I'm keeping my review at 2 stars instead of 1 star because the ones that did work, worked just fine for my first foray into date night painting. More experienced painters might have better input on their quality compared to other brands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
We LOVE all the Smash Books. I would say I'm an amateur journal writer and a novice scrap-booker. What I love about the smash books is that they simply remind you to SMASH IT IN! I have pages for concerts with the ticket stubs glued in. I have images printed out on paper from my iPhone for a day out with the boys, and it's an easy way to just sit down and work without feeling like you have to have every single "scrapbook page" layout done perfectly. I am a huge fan and have even gifted two of these - one to a loved daycare worker who had been with the boys for over 3 years, we put in a few pages about the daycare and one with our warm thoughts and pictures of the boys. The rest of the book we let her work on. Another was for a retiring librarian at my high school (I teach HS Science), and we "borrowed" a lot of the memorabilia she had tacked up at her desk and in the library check-out area and transfered it to an orange smash book (one of our school colors). We had other staff add their warm wishes and bring little scrap-book pieces and left about a quarter of the book blank for her to add to. She loved it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Price and a Great LightPad. As an professional Illustrator this lightPad does everything I need it to do. After watching a few Youtube reviews, I bought the LS4 through Amazon because the price was great and the size fit for what I needed. Very happy w/ this purchase. The light is adjustable and bright enough to easily see what you're doing - I often use it w/ 2 sketches underneath my top drawing paper w/ no problems. This model came w/ a USB cable which works fine for me as I usually work at my desk in front of my computer anyway (I actually find this cable very convenient) - this might be an issue for someone expecting to receive a standard outlet plug though. Super lightweight and ultra thin! I was worried that this would make it "fragile" to use... no worries there. This thing is great and I would buy it again in a heartbeat! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Watch the video for a good representation of the size. First things first: I did buy this primarily for plane travel but think it will be too big for our carry-on. Watch the video for a good representation of the size. That said, we have it brought it out with us and my daughter really enjoys using it.
I bought this for my nearly 17 month old. She's too young for the colored pencils and markers, but the Faber Castell beeswax crayons that come with this are some of the best on the market, and she really enjoys making lines with the chalk.
The case is made of a relatively sturdy plastic. The drawers on the sides are a great touch and very deep for storing a wide assortment of art supplies. The chalkboard works wonderfully, none of that annoying plastic-y chalkboard thing where the chalk won't write on it. It's almost as good as a slate tablet. It also has a little ridge built underneath for holding chalk while in use.
My daughter is fascinated by the dry erase marker and loves to pick the entire case up by the handle and drag it around the house. It is definitely one of if not the best plastic portable easels on the market, and the addition of Faber Castell art supplies puts it in a class of its own.
My only issues are the size, the small amount of crayons (8-10 would have been nicer), and the case does not actually fit the drawing pad. I've also found that I have to stick the entire pad under the clips, otherwise the paper is too thin and slides out.
All that said, i still recommend it above any other. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My Favorite Bible Study Pens. Sakura Pigma Micron pens are the only pens I use for Bible study. I love the 005 (0.20mm) tips. I use the Inductive Study method, so I'm doing a LOT of marking in my Bible. The ink does not smudge or bleed through even the finest of pages.
I love the colors available - who ever heard of a yellow pen? Pen; not highlighter! The colors are vivid and the ink lays down smooth, crisp lines. Even the tiniest of markings is clear and easy to read later.
I have learned to have an extra of my most-used color on hand. As I said, I do a lot of marking. I seem to need to replace the most-used colors about every year and a half. That is a lot of use before the pen runs dry, but because there is no fading-out of the ink when it's near its end, I am often surprised when it is "empty." I suppose even this is a selling point: the very last mark of the pen is as nice as the first. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
bad service, parts missing, poor representation. I ordered the Thumbox from Amazon after seeing it on the Guerilla Painter web site. (They have since removed the picture.). What came was a much smaller product, too flat to even hold brushes within the box, assembly screws missing, then a pin missing, and not at all what the photo on the Guerilla Painter front page of their web site showed. After three separate messages to them to try to get the pieces that were supposed to be part of the order, I was told that my option might be to start over again and get another box for $150 plus $15 postage because she fund a demo she could send from her back room.
It was the worst online transaction I've ever had....I do not recommend Guerilla Painter products... too stressful for my life. I'm very disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The package was in good condition upon arrival. I have to say that these markers didn't live up to my expectations. The package was in good condition upon arrival, but one of the markers had leaked a considerable volume of ink because the end-sealing cap was not in place and a small crack had split the length of the plastic. Luckily this was one of the 2.0 mm markers, of which there are two in the pack, so I wasn't too inconvenienced by this. I was disappointed to find, though, that all three of the remaining markers were somewhat dry, though not completely. They would make marks, but they were not as dark as should be expected from markers, and at some angles they will not leave ink at all. Overall, I was underwhelmed by the performance of these and don't plan to purchase them again, but I suppose they would work well enough in a pinch for lettering script. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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