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Makes stickers as indicated but so wasteful. I'm not sure what the purpose of this sticker maker is. Maybe it's for a mobile sticker party station because it's physically smaller than the XYRON XRN250 with replaceable adhesive cartridges, but the disposable version isn't even that much cheaper than the Xyron XRN250, though it cranks out stickers 1/2" wider. In your hand, it is sized like an oversized plastic self-inking stamps, so it is more portable than the XRN250.
The quality of the adhesive is good, and the stickers stick well. The cutting teeth (??) is made of plastic, so you might need a pair of scissors. The adhesive is the "permanent" version, i.e. not the repositionable adhesive available with the refillable XRN250.
The product works as promised, but I don't understand why it's necessary. Basically, it's an adhesive refill cartridge with a plastic casing around it. Yes, it's more convenient to carry, but I can't get over the wasteful nature of throwing away the entire thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Okay, Not stretched Very Tight, lots of give. I am very thankful to TCP Global for replacing the first Damaged Item I received. They are a great Company, and I will order products from them again.
That being said, this canvas is OKay. There is an annoying Cross bar through the back of the canvas. I thought that since this is Winsor & Newton canvas, that it would be a better support, but it is not. The canvas itself is fine, but the crossbar can get in the way of your painting and leave lines in your work that you do not want. The diagonal corner supports are much better.
However, you can not beat the price. That is why I ordered. It is hard to find canvas for less than this. I do not think that I will buy this particular product again tho. The inch depth could also eventually pose warpage problems if you do not take proper care of your work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Expression is the better way to go. I have never owned a cricut, but have wnated one from the LITTLE that I had seen about them. I had no clue that there were different machines. I seen this on a shopping site and it was an amazing price for the package and flex pay on top of it. I finally recieved it in the mail got it open to find that it was not what I expected.
In my opinion it is too small with not enough functions. I hated that I ALWAYS had to trim my papers down because (completely my fault for not paying closer attention before purchasing) it is a 6x12 mat instead of the 12x12 with the expression. I didn't feel that it had very many function settings. I also did not care for the layout and set up of the display, it was extremely small (which is the point of the create but not my personal preference). I was not happy with this create, so I went online and did some research and decided that I wanted to return this for the expression. Which I absolutely love and completely happy with.
I want to let it be known that I understand that the create was designed for portability and convience which is why it is smaller and less of the functions from the expression, however it is my opinion that I have no need for portability and if I did decide to take this with me somewhere it is not a big deal to me for the larger bigger expression, and therefore would rather have the larger machine with the 12x12 mat and the option of the extra functions.
If you are looking for a machine that you can easily transport because you don't want to take the expression this is the machine for you. If you don't mind size or always trimming the paper and would like something that is easy to take with you somewhere then this is the cricut to buy if you don't mind the extra size and would like more functions I would recommend the then expression. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful Colors. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion.
I originally ordered these pens because I love using gel pens in my scrapbooking. I couldn't wait for a good time to create a layout, however, so I used them on a few of my coloring book pages. AHHHHHH!!!! I am so happy with them. I'm totally in love with the glitter colors. They are bright and smooth... and what's not to love about glitter? You get other kinds too, though. In the set you get glitter, metallic, milky, neon, swirl and standard and multiples of all them except swirl. Right out of the container, almost all of the pens flowed from pen to page very well. The swirl ones were a bit scratchy at first, but when the gel got flowing, it became nice and smooth. These pens are the perfect addition to your coloring tools. I can't wait to use them in my scrapbooking for special touches and journaling. Really, though, these have beautiful colors so just having them handy to write with on a regular basis is nice. Writing lists or a quick note to somebody is fun when you can pick out a color to suit your mood and add a little flair. Even the little things can brighten my day.
The only pens I was less than impressed with were the white ones (you get two in the pack). They are not very opaque at all on the first pass so journaling with them on a dark cardstock isn't going to really show up like you want it to. Even if you are filling in a shape, the white is still pretty transparent. I would invest in a different white gel pen for those uses. I really like the Gelly Roll white pens for those kinds of things.
The 100 pack is nice because with multiples I can store one set downstairs in my craft room and another up stairs with my coloring book. No need to run around the house gathering everything I need just to color. The pictures I am adding are to show how nice they look on a finished product. The butterflies are from a coloring page that I printed from a journaling group I'm in an the owl is from the "Colorama Coloring Book: Flowers, Paisleys, Stained Glass and More." published by Telebrands press. I wanted to show how the glitter pens look on the page. (can you tell I like the glitter ones? lol) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This Kit Is SO Much Fun To Use. I have recently enjoyed dyeing a lot of yarns and fabrics over the last few years, but I had never tried Indigo dyeing before. I had designed my husband a denim drover's coat some years ago and it had faded in spots. He has been bugging me to dye it again and make it look fresh. I almost dyed it with Procion when I figured I should get this kit instead.
EASE OF USE
I used a large bucket that you get in the summer for putting ice in and you put in a ton of cans/bottles for parties. The cost was under $10 and there was plenty of room for dyeing.
I used a clean 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot to measure the water in and then mixed the ingredients in the kid in with an old bamboo pole from a tiki light that was no longer good. There were no problems.
RESULTS
The results of the dye were fantastic. I dyed the coat- worried it would be too big to do, but it came out beautifully. The color was just right. It only took about two dips for a minute each to get the overdye I wanted. This is that perfect indigo blue that I always admired on the original Levi's jeans (not all of the variations over the last 10 years or so).
So far, I have only used this on cottons. I plan on using it in the future on cotton lycra knit so I can make some fun leggings and perhaps a tank top.
DRAWBACKS
ODOR
This stuff smells like water which has spoiled outside and has green goo in it- like spoiled seaweed water. It did not bother me much, but my daughter kept complaining that it smelled bad.
STAINING
We had a huge plastic sheet on our porch (old shower curtain) and it still splashed a bit on the deck which left stains despite immediately rinsing first. MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES AND A PLASTIC APRON.
FINAL COMMENTS
We had really enjoyed doing some more small things and plan to buy some more indigo to dye again. I have not decided if I will buy another kit or if I will buy the individual ingredients and do it myself. The instructions are great- give just enough information to get you started. It also came with a nice booklet explaining indigo a bit better.
I also got the Indigo Dyeing book to go with this for more ideas on wrapping. One kit, however, was exhausted after the coat and a couple other small items, so I will have to wait until I get more to test out more techniques. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very white, but don't get this from Amazon. Shipping issues. This is very white. Definitely check it out if you see it in a local shop. Or try the six pack on amazon which is boxed with 5 other colors.
Unfortunately, it is also poorly packed. The small 1oz glass jar with a rubber stopped pipette top tends to get pinched/bashed in shipping. I've ordered three of these in total (different colors), and 2/3 has leaked. The black was shipped in a yellow bubble mailer and leaked not only into the package, but soaked through a corner and no doubt gummed up USPS gear somewhere on the way. The white was shipped in a box with other items and was bubble wrapped by itself in there. The bubble wrap seemed to have been tight and folded over so I thought I was going to be leaving positive feedback on that, but no, it leaked too. The silver I ordered came through OK, but while Meatloaf says 2/3 ain't bad, 1/3 shipping success is bad. Good product (I assume based on the spills), but the purchase experience through Amazon on this was a rare frustration since, with two failures, I have to actually send a broken jar of ink/paint back through the mail. At least I have a ton of loose packed bubble wrap from other AMZ orders to pack it safely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poster Child for Copic. If it's Copic Sketch, get it! No questions asked. No leakage, smooth and even color lay down and a ton of colors to choose from. I'm in love with Copic! Only downside to markers like this is you don't want to use them on two sided paper in adult coloring books. Just the one sided ones. And ALWAYS keep several extra sheets of paper under what you're coloring to prevent bleed through. Card stock works famously well too. I'm always after a Copic Sketch marker and Prismacolor Sketch. :) Oh, and save yourself a ton of money and just get refills for each color you use a lot of. You'll get about 6-8 refills out of one refill bottle. 8 multiplied by $7 (average cost of one Copic) after tax... you're looking at around $60+. Instead, Sep d 7 on the marker and $7 on a refill bottle. Happy coloring!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Gift Set. I like acrylics WAY better than oils because they're so easy to work with and dry way faster. And less fuss and wear on your brushes than oils too. I have some of the bigger named brand tubes that you can get at your local craft store so that's what I'm comparing this against. So first, do you need to buy every color under the sun? I feel that answer is no, with a little black or a little white, you can lighten or darken the basics. There are a bunch of color mix wheels on the internet so really, you could get a more reduced set if you're willing to mix (you can use a styrofoam plate or buy a plastic paint well plate) but this set is overall pretty good out of the box if you want to paint a hillside or something autumn colored. However, the paints have higher voc/fumes than some of the other brands but the trade off to having to open a window is that the paint dries faster than normal to get to touch dry. I also found the texture of the paint to be superb. Coverage was pretty good and consistent with the texture (i.e. thicker paints may offer more coverages but may be harder to do more delicate detail, even with a fine brush) Anyway, I bought this with a coupon so I didn't pay full price but if I were to buy it again, I would probably go with the smaller set because I can mix my own colors pretty well. Like there are three versions of green, three of light brown, three of dark brown and I would have been happier with one green and one brown and extra tubes of primary colors. But for the full price, it's still a good deal and if my daughter was over 8 yrs and said she was interested in learning to paint, this is a solid set to start with, especially if you get the PDF book from the seller too. It may just be from the seller I bought from but the ebook has really solid tips. Also, if you're buying this for a newbie artist, consider that these are water soluable. Super easy clean up. With oils, you have use special chemicals for clean up, watch where you dump stuff, etc. etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I like the Cricut Explore (Free SVG Upload) better than the Cricut Expression 2, Cricut Expression and the Silhouette Cameo. I LOVE that I can upload free SVGs with Cricut Explore. The Expression 2 does not allow it. The Silhouette Cameo's basic software does not allow free SVGs. The advanced software cost me $50.
I Like that both the Crcut Explore and the Silhouette Cameo offer single image download. I like the subscription model of Cricut Explore better as it gives me access to 25,000 images for 9.99 a month. With Silhouette Cameo, I only get a few images to download. I don't want to use the same images again - so prefer Cricut Explore.
I LOVE the Cricut Explore for the extremely detailed cuts. I love the Smart Dial - no messing with depth, speed and pressure like it was on previous machines. All I have to do is turn it to the material I want to cut. Super Easy. The Silhouette Cameo is good (not great) and he Expression 2 is even worse.
With Cricut Explore I LOVE that I can cut and score/write without having to swap blades/pens/scoring tips. Makes it super easy to make boxes, greeting cards, projects for schools. The Silhouette Cameo does not have this. The Cricut Expression 2 does not have it either.
I LOVE the Design of the Cricut Explore and that the machine is quiet. I like the storage compartments. The Silhouette Cameo and the Expression 2 are just ugly.
With Cricut Explore, I LOVE the Bluetooth connectivity for my Mac and use the wireless adapter. No messy cords. The Silhouette Cameo and the Expression 2 do not have this feature. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Thick but would not reccomend as it is very rough unless. Thick but would not recommend as it is very rough unless you like it like sandpaper. Not good for "pastel pencil" as it eats it up and I would not use it for anything with detail work in it. I like more than anything Colourfix by Art Spectrum for Graphite and Pastel. They have a suede that is to die for and a fine tooth that I think is much better as you can do anything with it from rough or abstract to fine detail and realistic works. Much, much better than this stuff AND this is WAAAAAAAAY overpriced.
Art Spectrum Colourfix
Fine Tooth Pastel Paper
Suede Paper
Better than anything else out there as far as textured paper goes.
I also use Vellum Bristol and plate depending on what I am doing, botanicals versus animals or portraits or whatever. Sometimes you need tooth and sometimes you do not not. Strathmore 500 series is also an excellent paper and worth the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty good notebook. I use this notebook primarily to write notes and outlines for schoolwork. I like it because I use a black gel pen and it doesn't bleed through. It's also around the size I want because I rip out the papers with my outlines and take it with me to the gym so I can review there. The paper is durable enough for me to drag around in my pockets and whatnot.
The only issue I have is that it was pretty difficult for me to rip out the pages on this one. I don't know if it might be this particular notebook but it did bug me.
But the price is pretty decent and I can't find anything like it in my local office supply store. I don't live near an arts supply store either so it's a good option for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great basic paper for Primsmacolor colored pencils. Love it! I watched a review on YouTube and the artist didn't like it because she uses a lot of solvent to smooth out her color strokes. She said it buckled and didn't flatten back out. That may be true if you use a lot of solvent over a large area. I used baby oil on small patches at a time and had no problems at all. There was no leakthrough and it didn't buckle even while still wet. Also, I used Prismacolors and she used Polycromos. There might be a difference there, The best thing is not to use a LOT of solvent or in little patches at a time. Try it first with your technique. Otherwise, I love the texture. It is smooth enough not to have too many white spots to burnish out, but has enough texture to take a few layers of pencil. A good balance. I work in a fairly realistic technique, so don't want to see the white spots, This paper is only a bit thicker than traditional sketchbook paper (the weight is probably in the description somewhere), so you probably can't scrub too hard, erase much, or use sharp instruments to create white lines. You would need a slicker paper to scrape out white lines. Still, a very nice basic paper for colored pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
To the list of "can't live without", running water, sliced bread, and THIS SILHOUETTE HOOK. This simple device is a nerve, time, frustration saver. I work with vinyl and some of the more delicate pieces were driving me nuts. I was starting to turn away from more intricate designs when the HOOK came into my sights. I had seen it before, way back when I first purchased my machine, but thought it was just another "add on, come on" for crafting zealots. I thought that I surely had something at home that could stand in for an "overpriced needle." I was grossly mistaken.
The handle is easy to hold, and reduces hand fatigue, the hook is perfect for removing chad and scrap. In summary, if you are working with vinyl on a cutting machine, you must get this tool. AMEN. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Think of as a improved grease pencil, not a chalk replacement. Disclaimer: I was sent this liquid chalk marker at no charge for the purpose of reviewing it.
I've always wanted to try one of these for labeling my beans and other dry goods that I keep in glass mason jars and I'm pleased to say this product works beautifully - see picture. No need to buy labels!
I followed the emailed instructions to get the pen flowing, (copy & pasted below) and have had absolutely no problems with getting a consistent, even ink flow. They are easy to write with, even on a curved glass surface.
The "Chalk marker" name must be confusing some buyers. This is not chalk. It is more of a replacement for an old fashioned grease pencil, but it is MUCH better. It stays in place better, yet clean up more easily - with just a damp cloth and not a lot of elbow grease.
One other note: You don't want to use this on a surface that gets brushed or rubbed against, at it will scratch off.
Directions:
Before use shake the marker well. Then depress the tip on to a scrap piece of paper and hold for 10 seconds. Let the ink flow out until it completely coats the tip. For the best results this should be repeated three times. Please note that only light pressure is needed when depressing the tip. Heavy pressure may result in bending or damaging the tip. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loving. I LOVE THEM!! I bought them at Micheals our of curiosity and wanting to try a different colored pencil. I own Crayola, Prisma and Faber Castell. These colored pencils are very pigmented and there is no wood around. So, you basically get more product for your money! They also don't break as easily. They are very strong and resist breaking than ones I have used with wood around the actual pigment. I used the 40% coupon on them and I am so pleased with them, but I do wish they had a bigger set than just the 24 set. If you have a chance to purchase these, I would say do so but use a coupon with it at Micheals. You will not be disappointed. I use it for when I'm coloring in my Adult coloring book. (Super sorry about the quality of the pictures, but they are very smooth in comparison to the picture's depiction.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Same Colors Or Just Very Nuanced. Since there are 2 types of pencils being offered and being reviewed, I have included a picture of the pencils I received so you know which product I'm referring to in my review.
Either some of these pencils are the same color or they are nuanced so closely that it is barely detectable. Take a look at the pictures I've attached - especially the red, gray and brown colors. I'd much rather see a different color scheme than colors that so closely resemble each other it makes me question if I am getting 36 unique colors.
They color well enough, although one of the reds came right out of the wood while I was coloring the circle. What I do like is that this company was thoughtful enough to include a pencil sharpener.
Overall it's a good set of colored pencils especially if you want different shades of the same color.
These colored pencils were provided for testing and review with no guarantee of a favorable review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
We love this set and recommend this acrylic paint set. I ordered and quickly received the CubeCraft 12 x 27ml Acrylic Paint Set - Vibrant, Non Toxic, Quality Acrylic Paint, Suitable for use on Canvas, Paper, Glass, & Ceramics with Mini Paint Palette. These CubeCraft Acrylic paint set comes packaged in a clear sturdy plastic box. This kit comes with twelve (12) colors that include: Primary Lemon Yellow Primary Red Cadmium Yellow Ochre Cobalt Blue English Light Green Alizarin Crimson Chinese White Cerulean Blue [Imit] Burnt Sienna Ivory Black Burnt Umber Cobalt Violet [Imit] as well as a nice mini paint palette. These paint tubes are 27ml tubes, which are 125% larger than the usual 12 ml tubes you'll commonly find on Amazon! I know because I bought one. These rich intense pigments offer a smooth consistency perfect for use on a variety of applications and materials, including wood, ceramic, plastic canvas, paper, cloth, & nails, and will consistently deliver an even coat of paint. This pack makes a great acrylic paint set for kids, students, craft & hobby artists. In this case this set is for my daughter who is an inspired artist! We love this set and recommend this acrylic paint set.
I received this free or virtually so for product testing and review. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and receive no incentives or rewards for doing so. My aim is to highlight features and drawbacks that I would want to know about as a buyer, not hype the product for the manufacturer. My remarks are sincere and my own. I work very hard trying to write insightful and thoughtful reviews for each item. My hope is that these reviews are helpful to others. Please let me know how I am doing by voting Yes if you think that my review helped you. If it did not, please comment with how I can improve; this helps me to be a better reviewer. While it is true that many items are received at discounted rates or complimentary, my reviews are completely honest and are my personal experiences with the product. Again, it is just my opinion, your own opinion might vary. I received no monetary compensation and not required to give a good review.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CubeCraft-12-x-27ml-Acrylic-Paint-Set-Vibrant-Non-Toxic-Quality-Acrylic-Paint-Suitable-for-use-on-Canvas-Paper-Glass-Ceramics-with-Mini-Paint-Palette/dp/B01A00QJEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CubeCraft 12 x 27ml Acrylic Paint Set - Vibrant, Non Toxic, Quality Acrylic Paint, Suitable for use on Canvas, Paper, Glass, & Ceramics with Mini Paint Palette</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
love it. I was originally looking at a Cricket and realized how expensive it would be for each cartridge..then I found the Silhouette Cameo and made the purchase..I fell in love with it..works as great and as easy as they say it does. The program that goes with it is simple to use and easy to learn, I actually can't wait for it to be upgraded. The designs in the design library are inexpensive and they have many many designs. The only down fall is that you will find you get addicted to buying designs and cutting...it's so much fun to make and design your own gifts, boxes and cards, you can even create your own designs. Shipping from this seller was fast and the Amazon price you couldn't beat anywhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I write better with these. I'm the kind of person who doesn't use a lot of pressure when writing or else my handwriting is not as clear. I've been using fine point Sharpie markers for years but they have one big drawback which is bleeding through paper.
LePen DOES NOT BLEED THROUGH PAPER and it also a fine point marker type like the sharpie, meaning it does not have a ball point. It is a fabric point of sorts and also a finer point than a fine Sharpie.
These are not the types of pens for people who press hard when writing. A regular ball point pen requires pressure to write. Never use a lot of pressure with these fabric tip marker style pens. Let the pen do the work while you guide it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice pens but. I love this pen set. For the price it's a nice sized set. It was a great way for my to try some of the different pen tip styles and I'm always going to need black pigment India ink pens so I can use them all. It also allowed me to see which size nib or brush pen I prefer and which I can do without. The chisel tips were nice to try out as well. I will probably buy this set again just because I like having different styles of black India ink pens on hand. I would like to see them offer this same set in their Dark Sepia colour.i like using Sepia as an outliner sometimes when I'm going for a softer look.
Update** 9/2016
After using several brands of bullet nib and brush pens like Micron,Le Pen, Faber Castell, Tikky the list goes on...these are no longer pens I use for sketching or drawing. While I love that this set offers such a wide range of pen nibs and sizes to try, I just can't use them because they aren't waterproof or even water resistant. I paint with watercolor and I also use it in small amounts in my urban sketching and loose portraits and sketches. I need a pen that can stand up to even small amounts of water. Unfortunately these can't. If you are just using dry media then these will be fine and you will probably enjoy them. For me, I like water resistant pigment ink whether I'm using all dry media or mixed media. These are fine for my sketchbook or just pen and ink pieces. I still love my other Faber Castell Art supplies, I just can't use these for much :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An artistic take on glitter. Here's the good and the bad from my experience:
--GOOD--
-The stickers are pretty cute and there is quite a bit of variation to choose from
-The stickers come off in small sections, so if you want part of the image one color of glitter and part another color you can easily do that. This makes the end result really cute!
-There is a strange satisfaction from using the mini rollers (kind of like painting rollers, but tiny) and rolling out sparkly glitter onto a sticker. Not sure how long the excitement would last for kids, but it's a fun experience.
-The glitter is ultra-fine, not chunky, so you can get the sticker really solidly coated and it looks great!
-The jewels stick well to the sticker and look really cute. Glitter doesn't really stick to them, so they stand out against the glitter.
The stickers themselves seem to have a good adhesive, but I didn't try them on lots of different surfaces (just paper), so I'm not sure about fabrics, etc.
--BAD--
-The design of the glitter containers is not great. It was mighty difficult to keep the glitter contained; just unscrewing the cap made a big mess.
-I get the idea that the base is suppose to function as a work station, but it just didn't work that well for us. I also would have liked a contained spot for the jewels so they don't get lost.
-The little instrument which is suppose to help pick up the jewels didn't work for me.
-The little brush is a good idea, and I used it to help spread the glitter around on the sticker, but it didn't work that well for brushing the glitter into the containment tray.
-The idea is that you are to brush the excess glitter into the containment tray and then pour it back into the glitter box. It didn't work very well, as most of the glitter stayed stuck to the tray. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
High Quality Markers. I ordered these markers because I'd heard good things about them and I really needed pastel colors. I usually use the Prismacolor Premier brush tip markers of which are hard to get in pastel, and was slightly hesitant about using chisel tips, but I wasn't dissapointed. These markers lay ink down really evenly and blend decently with eachother. It was easy to shade with them, and the ink is definitely high quality. My only complaint is that some of the colors are too similar, and those listed under HB were far more purple than blue, as the cap suggested. You can buy brush tips for these, but that price is ridiculous. Other than that, these markers are high quality and great for anyone looking to use alcohol markers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Actual size is deceiving. I purchased this as a gift for a gentleman living in a shelter. He loves to draw and requested an art set as a Christmas gift. Obviously, I haven't actually used it, myself, so I can't personally speak to its quality; however, I will say that I was disappointed with the actual size of the kit. The photo is quite deceiving. Also, one of the reasons I purchased this particular art kit is because it included a sketch pad. But, because it came inside of the kit, and the kit, itself, is so much smaller than expected, the sketch pad is about 5" x 7"...far too small for an adult who loves to draw. As a result, I ended up purchasing a larger sketch pad to complete this gift. Perhaps adding the dimensions of the case and sketch pad would be helpful to others who wish to buy this art kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect for Watercolor and Sketch Boards. I purchased this easel for my watercolor projects. I purposely went with this company because my heavy duty easel was well made despite what other reviewers were saying. This easel set up very easily and the process was intuitive as was the previous easel. Given the weight of this easel it will be useful in plein-air uses with my watercolor. I would not take it out on windy days or use it for large canvases, or heavy items.
The turn screws for the tray are plastic as noted by a previous reviewer but I found they tightened down easily enough to hold the tray in place with just finger pressure. All the legs were fine and the slide adjustment clamps work as expected, The feet do have movement for uneven surfaces but work fine on level surfaces as well.
As an artist, I see nothing wrong with the easels I have purchased from US Art Supply and both were delivered as advertised with their carrying cases. They both set up and fold easily, I do use a level that I already had to make sure the tray is level. Both of the top clamps will hold photographs for reference if needed, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Color Selection is "eh. I have to say I'm a little disappointed in the color selection. 120 pens of all different colors sounds like a lot, but they really aren't. Many of them are practically the same color while there are many colors they don't have. For example, there are about 5 florescent greens, 3 of which are practically the same, but no forest green or olive green color, there isn't even a dark green. Also, some of them are basically the same but just another version (glitter/metallic/etc).
I am also not a fan of how they are packaged. They don't stay in the package when pulling out other pens and they move around all the time.
However, the quality of the pens is nice. I haven't tried all of them, but I haven't run into any leaks or dry pens. Some of them need a second to get started but otherwise good for my coloring needs :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Permanent on styrene and plexiglass but removable on glass! No bueno. Should have read the negative reviews BEFORE I bought these. They did not come with instructions so I didn't realize these are not permanent on glass! This should be disclosed in the Amazon description. I am painting bottles for Halloween and want to reuse them each year. Doesn't sound like they will survive. FYI I can't use enamel because I can't bake them (although baking with this product is NOT recommended by the manufacturer anyway)
Here's what the manufacturer says about the product: READ THE LAST SENTENCE
Gallery Glass Window Color simulates the look of cathedral stained glass on glass, mirrors, styrene & more. Also perfect for creating colorful reusable window clings. Its unique, water-based formula can be applied vertically or horizontally. Dries in 8 hours. cures in 7 days. Permanent on styrene and plexiglass, but removable on glass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are pretty Nice!! and a good buy. These are pretty good, 3 brushes for this price. The white is a large, Soft Brush; the Middle seems to have a little more body; the small is perfect for things like bird feet and beaks, or flower details. I am an amateur of long-standing, but I know a few things; have enough brushes and experience to know things. These brushes hold enough water and ink so I am not frustrated having to refill to often. They come back to their points, no errant hairs sticking out of them. (I've been using them everyday for two weeks now, hard core.) They clean up well and right back to new-point perfection. I do have other brushes, but I can just stick to these three to get work done. It's a little disconcerting that they come in a flimsy cellophane bag with a thin piece of cardboard, lol; almost seems disrespectful to them. And the smallest does not come with a string to hang it up to dry... but I don't think you can go wrong. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lv. 2 Copic Adventurer - Neutral Grays. (I say Lv. 2 because I started with the Multiliners for a few years.) I have already (within a month) used two of these markers to the point of needing a refill for them, and the 110 special black is not far behind--this has not been due to bad mileage, but rather they're such a joy to use that I didn't start setting them aside until now (that I'm running on E on two adjacent tones). People talk about the differences between Copic Sketch and Copic Classic markers, and now that I've got a small collection of sketch which I've used alongside these I will say that I will almost certainly buy exclusively sketch from here on out, but actually like having my grey tones in a different shape as well as having higher capacity (though I'll probably swap out the chisel for brush nibs unless I fall into a calligraphy vortex sometime soon). Ultimately they're quite expensive but work very consistently and very effectively. The growing collection feels less like being gouged and controlled by a company that knows you need it in an industry (*cough**cough*Creative Cloud) and more like leveling up on a skill tree in a game (such as Diablo II).
One final note while I'm at it--I was using these on bristol board most of the time, but from the one occasion I used a copic marker paper I would say the marker paper worked just a liiiittle better and prevent quite a bit of absorption, which will save you on ink in the long haul! The windmill pic is on copic marker paper and the weird altar is on bristol, in case that offers some kind of comparison~ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
My kids LOVE using them on the windows. We received these for a review, and it inspired me to make a little chalkboard using chalkboard contact paper. We homeschool, and the little chalkboard has gotten quite a bit of use with these fun chalk markers. I like that there's no dust residue. We haven't had any problem with them not coming off of anything, either.
You should have seen my kids' eyes bug out when I drew with them on the window! Our school room has two windows, and now I have a "Frozen" inspired scene on one, and a taco and a Christmas tree (?!) on the other. They like to doodle while I read aloud from our history resources.
I'm very pleased with these markers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice, multipurpose storage for art supplies. Great storage for pencils and pens as well as pastels. I have four of these stacked together and they don't interlock but rather can slip backward or forward a bit as there are these rails that run across the top on the front and back of box. You could also stack them one atop the other in an offset fashion but that doesn't look or perform right to me. The quality of workmanship is ok for the price. It's purpose is utility anyway, but still looks nicer than other means of art supply storage solutions such as plastic or cardboard containers.
The strong chemical smell takes months to fade. The boxes are actually damp with lacquer on arrival. If getting for a gift, order ahead of time to air them out. I got my last one fairly recently, a year after the first one. I'd read the negative reviews about the finish before I bought the first one and do agree with them. I'd thought that the company would have addressed this problem by the time I ordered my last one a year later, but they didn't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This machine rocks. I have been eyeing these machines for a while now but the price tag was too hefty. I've read all the discussions comparing the Cricket to the Silhouette and knew I was veering toward Silhouette but the cost outweighed benefit for me. Then the portrait came along. As far as I can tell, it does about everything the cameo does but it's more compact and the feed is a bit smaller in size and is priced very well.
I like the compact size because it doesn't take up too much room on my crafting table. I use it mostly for vinyl patterns & lettering so cannot speak to how it works on fabric. For my purposes, it's been an awesome find! Love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awesome, and well priced. I've had an earlier version of this model years ago so I knew I'd love it, and I do!
My comments are on the assembly. It's actually quite straightforward and simple, except for the things that got labelled incorrectly! If you pay attention it's easy enough to get around this. A second issue was that the "holes" for the side tray connectors (on the back of the table slab) were merely marked, and not anywhere near possible to screw into as they were. Luckily I had a power drill to take care of it, so keep that in mind. Third, it really helps to have pliers or clamps of any kind, used in tandem with a screwdriver to get a lot of the nut and bolt combos on. Lastly, when assembling pay attention to the side legs and their LEFT and RIGHT status. It's easy to mess that up. Multiple times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worth a try. When I first bought this, I wasn't very good at brush pens.
The only one I owned before this was the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen.. I loved it and it was amazing, just that it was hard to use for beginners and it frustrated me. Because of that, I decided to give this one a try! A hard brush tip sounded appealing to me since it would mean more control.. and it was! Not to mention this is so much more affordable than the Pentel one
At first I was frustrated with this honestly because I just sucked....
With a little bit of time, I got the hang of it and I would definitely repurchase this!! :^)
Not as black as the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, but I love it.
Most people use it for calligraphy, but I used it to line my watercolor art and it was fine! (It's not water resistant so I line after I paint) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent value & colors. They most certainly deserve 5 stars for what they are, cake paints and not tube paints. The price is GREAT for these. I bought them as I just started with watercolors and didn't know if I would like it or have any affinity for it. The price was MUCH MUCH lower than investing in the tube paints and is even less than other cake paints, with more colors, too. I'm taking a class so I could also compare these colors to those that have the tube paints, pretty close match! Tubes might be a bit more vibrant and easier to mix to get different shades but these mix quite well and I was able to get really awesome colors. In fact, I thought some of my colors were superior to those using the tube paint. I would highly recommend them for all these reasons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
OK but the mini usb port seems flimsy. The tracing pad seems OK so far with minimal use. However the mini usb port seems like it is not mounted well and feels like it could eventually be pushed into the interior of the pad. That is just an initial impression and could prove to be wrong.
The mini usb cable provided is 59"/150 cm, not including the metal parts that are actually plugged into the usb ports.
An AC power supply with a mini usb plug on one end works with the pad.
The lighted surface of the pad is marked off in cm on two sides showing it to be A4 paper size. The marking have not interfered with any tracing so far.
The light given off by the led lights is bright enough to shine through some 110 lb/199 gsm card stock to show the printing on the unprinted side. The main use for the pad is to trace folding lines on paper models to allow reverse scoring and folding. The led light is also bright enough to let the printing of the Dover Publishing and Usborne paper models show through. The detailed graphics are able to be seen even when the reverse side is printed in a solid color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect self contained set. The packaging has been updated so it's not exactly as shown, but after double checking with Winsor and Newton, everything is in order and the package arrived in perfect condition! Note that the packaging it comes in is now silver and white instead of green and is labeled "Professional" watercolor instead of just "Artists' " watercolor. The pans do not have individual foil labels on them as shown, they arrive individually wrapped in clear plastic. Winsor and Newtons customer support confirmed that this is all correct.
It's such a perfect watercolor set. The included waterbottle, with the amount I use, usually lasts me three paint sessions if I pour the cup out afterwards (Since then I've gotten better at cleaning with the sponge instead of swishing in the water and can reuse the water). The sponge is a great addition, you use it to both clean pigment from brushes and dab the paper to lighten areas and its better than a paper towel in size and cleans without issue. If its full of water, just squeeze it out into the grass or cup if you're indoors.
The pigments are vivid and go a long way with just a little paint. They mix well. The brush is very tiny, so I'd recommend getting a Da Vinci 1523 Russian Red Sable Round size 5 portable brush or something to carry along with it. The included brush is maybe a 2, give or take. It works well but is best used in conjunction with a 5 or 6. I use a 5x8.25 moleskine watercolor album [EDIT: I don't like my moleskine as much as my plain Strathmore 400 series watercolor sketchbook. The paper is super thin in moleskine, good for light washes but not layers at all] and those two brushes work for just about everything, but I use more when I'm at my desk.
If you're new and wondering whether you should spend twice the money of the Cottman colors, get what you can afford but lean towards these ones. I haven't compared them in depth, but the professional quality ones seem to be a better and the pans last a bit longer. Get yourself a good watercolor sketchbook too, and perhaps some sakura pigma micron pens and a gelly roll white pen and you can do anything. Don't be afraid to use up your supplies, you learn a lot from using them often.
Overall this is a perfect set for doing watercolor on the go. I got them so I wouldn't have an excuse not to watercolor wherever I went. I do it in class, too. I'll attach pictures of all of the items. (sorry for bad lighting) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice brushes. What a great deal! I got them on Prime Day, and especially like the nylon ones for what I use them for...acrylic paint, at this point. I am just learning how to use them, but I am happy with them. I have only seen one or two of the beige bristles come off. I love that they have really long handles.
I just wish there were more variety...maybe instead of so many tiny brushes, a couple of really wide ones. I will have to go find some wider brushes for art class. Also, I wish there were some pockets open in the case for me to store other favorite brushes, but that is not a problem. I just place my other brushes in there and roll them up, without tucking them into any pockets.
Haven't seen any rusting yet, but they are still new. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I am ordering more Super Doodles. The first I bought was for a . I am ordering more Super Doodles. The first I bought was for a gift for a child. Then I tried some of the pens, just to check. I ended up using them to solve the puzzles I do in the morning paper. What fun, and a new look so I decided to keep the set. Works great. Now I need another for the child's gift. Well ok. But then I decided my teacher friend would like a set also. So, there you go. I am so pleased with the quality that I want to share and the set is packaged so that I can give it as a gift. Thanks Amazon for providing such a great, fun set of pens -- for young and old alike. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great kit for beginners or kids. This is an excellent art kit for beginners or kids. With crayons, colored pencils, watercolor paints with brush and 6 various hardness of graphite pencils as well as two separate sharpeners, you can meet most basic needs. I do childcare and we can never have enough art supplies. So this was dug into really quickly. The crayons are bright and color well. They seem to be good quality and work great. The colored pencils all appear to be well centered. They sharpen easily and color easily. They are a good selection of vibrant colors and the kids like them best. Te water color paints are definitely a step up from the 50 cent package you get for little kids. They are a nice set of water paints. You dip the brush to dampen them and then have wonderful bright pains to work with. The brush is the inexpensive basic brush you get with a kids are set, not much to send home about. The pencils are very nice. Most sets like this do not offer professional sketching pencils. I have one child I watch who is an amazing artist. I explained to her how the different numbers on the pencils correlate to hardness and how they look on paper and she flew with it. She loves having darker harder shades and softer easier to smudge shades. The pencil sharpeners are basic but I love there are two so you do not get graphite on your colored pencils and vice versa. Excellent set that will get much love here.
I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This opinion is my own and is in no way influenced by this discount. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works Great. Fantastic Quality. Kid Loves It. Works Great. Fantastic Quality. Kid Loves It.
I looked at many competitive products before deciding on purchasing these crayons. Im very glad I did as the product was as described, shipped very quickly, and the quality is very good. I recommend purchasing this product from this vendor.
A description on my rating scale for comparison:
1 Star- I give this to a product just because you have to choose an option, in other words, the product is not anything like the description or picture.
2 Star- I give this to products that resemble the picture and description presented but are cheaply made and work poorly.
3 Star- I give this to products that are exactly like the picture and description but perhaps are faulty in operation or fit and finish.
4 Star- I give this to products that are like the picture and description and work, but wear quickly with use when they should not.
5 Star- This I give to items that are quality made, like description and picture that I would purchase continuously with no hesitation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The colors of these liquid chalk markers are amazing! I've never used chalk markers so I was . The colors of these liquid chalk markers are amazing! I've never used chalk markers so I was excited to try them. I did not realize all the uses for them too! I just finished cleaning out the basement and put everything in bins on shelves and I used these write on the bins to let me know what's inside. We also decided one day to take them and draw a giant winter wonderland mural on our picture window and it looks incredible!
These are not like regular markers that you draw on paper or let the kids doodle with but they do a lot of things. They do need to be primed before using by shaking them and pressing the tip a few times in order for the ink to flow. They also have a reversible tip to create fine or thick lines depending on what you need. These are so much fun!
I've received this product for free for my unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I would look for a coloring book instead. After reading the reviews, I was expecting small pencils, roughly about 2 inches tall and very thin, I also expected the actual picture to be small but still decent, which it was. However, I feel this was just a slight waste of money. The money you spend on this you can add a few bucks more and get a big kit of items to color in by the same company, however keep in mind, the color by pencil will still have orange outlines. Also, DO NOT follow the color key because you will end up coloring the duck's bill pink and the dog blue. If you come at this with your own way of coloring you may like it. Also, this should never have been sold as a color by number. It's not done in blocks as most color by numbers are, and they have a lot of the picture combining two colors but they don't tell you how to do that exactly. You are basically asked to recreate an artist's picture with no real instruction on how to do so. I see many people getting frustrated with this. Also, you don't really get a picture to refer to. The front one is cut off, the one in back is tiny, so you really are going blind on this. So there's just some things to keep in mind when you attack this. Or, and if you want a chance to cover the orange outline, get some artist quality color pencils like Prismacolor, or at least Crayola, though I don't think those will cover them either as the artist quality ones barely covered them. Really takes away from the finished product. Would I buy it again? Only if it were cheaper or it came in a kit, and then I would color it how I want to and not according to the color key. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Fantastic Dyes! Easy To Use And Doesn't Run. These are really good fabric paints! I admit that they did do a "circular" ring when sprayed fully and sometimes it wasn't easy to do a half-spray "splatter", but other than that, these are fantastic! When done right on the right fabric, they are very color-fast, absolutely NO running whatsoever. Furthermore, I was able to mix colors (ie. Purple and White for Lavender, and Blue and Black for a Slate Blue) and still have good results. I mixed colors in a separate spray bottle (you can get empty ones here on Amazon, eBay or your local dollar or craft store). I really recommend you get extra spray bottles because if you test some and can't get a splatter effect, sometimes transferring the paint to another type of spray bottle may work better. Travel spray bottles seem to work well enough.
Also, test your fabric by spraying on scraps of the same exact type of fabric, then going through the process of waiting 72 hours, washing and seeing if it turns out OK before you even try to work on your final project. I highly recommend using white 100% cotton or at least cotton blend (though I didn't try blended fabric) with these paints.
Here are my steps that gave me the best results:
1. I started with 6 white 100% cotton crew-neck t-shirts. I washed them first before doing anything else. Then I altered them with a sewing machine because I wanted V-neck (most manufactured V-neck leaves the shoulders too bare for me), and made them shorter and into tank tops. When the shirts were washed and prepared the way I liked, it was ready to dye.
2. I placed a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to separate the front and back. You can get cardboard from a box or from your local dollar store - I cut a piece to fit out of a project board. I also placed paper towels over exposed board so that I can re-sued the cardboard and not get the previous session spray over it. Though I found the dye dried fast and didn't run into the next t-shirt even if it did end up on the board.
3. Get a couple drop clothes (dollar store had them for $1 each) and put one on your work table and one on the floor under it, just to be safe. TIP: If paint gets on the drop cloth, and you want to clean it a little before doing the next shirt, spray a little rubbing alcohol on a paper towel and gently scrub way any paint. You can try water but sometimes rubbing alcohol (92%) does a better job.
4. Start splatter spraying (see my tips above about what bottles to use). Be sure to stay at least 10" - 12" away from the fabric for best results and to minimize "rings". If you practice on scrap fabric first, you can get the hang of it easier.
5. For decorations, I cut out my own templates out of tape on wax paper (use painter's tape). I also covered any areas I didn't want overspray on with paper towels and painter's tape. Spray a little closer to the fabric (maybe 6" - 8" or closer) and use a brush to dab the paint on. You could also pour some of the paint into a little bowl and use a paint brush or paint sponge to dab on. That might also be easier. The paint washes out with water if you wash the brush immediately after use.
6. Remove any masking and let it set without touching it for 15 minutes (I didn't need to wait 4 hours for 100% cotton t-shirts). Flip over the t-shirt and do the other side if you want.
7. Hang up the shirt to let the dye set. They recommend 72 hours (3 days) but I let it set about a week since I did mine on a Saturday and didn't get a chance to do more with it until Friday afternoon after work. I let them hang on plastic hangers on the shower rod in the bathroom (you'll need an alternate place to hang them when you take a shower as you don't want these getting wet while the dye sets).
8. After drying at least 3 - 5 days, take each shirt *individually* (NEVER wash them in a washer all at the same time just in case!) and pour a small amount of laundry detergent in the bathroom sink and fill with water. Kneed the shirt into the soapy water. Mine didn't show any signs of running but work on it until it looks like it'll stop running. Drain and rinse under running water (for wash and rinse I used luke warm/room temp water) until it is clear. Hand-wring and let dry completely before wearing/putting away.
To clean bottles:
Always clean the bottle sprayer after use. I would remove it from the bottle, rinse thoroughly under running water and then let the sink fill a little and put the sprayer hose in the water and spray until it comes clean. Be sure to wipe the sprayer nozzle while under running water as well. Then dry the outside of the apparatus (be sure the hose is dry on the outside as well) and reinsert into bottle and store.
I also used the Neon pack along with these and had the same results even when used together.
I really like these paints and you get quite a lot of paint in a bottle. I definitely recommend these as they are easy to use, don't require any heat/iron setting or dye setting chemicals or salts. They do take some time to set but if one takes their times and don't rush, you'll have excellent results with this type of dye. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
No trouble erasing here - used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I'd read the reviews, and saw all the trouble people have had with erasing the chalk. I wanted to try them out anyway, and since I was planning on them being a one-time use anyway (chalkboard signs for my wedding,) I figured if they wouldn't erase it wasn't the end of the world. Then, once I'd used them, I thought I'd just try to see if I could erase them. Got out my handy Magic Eraser, and voila! Came right off. Now, I can't say how it would do if the chalk was left on for weeks, I may experiment and see. And, I found the colors bright and very easily read. Yes they took a fair amount of shaking, then pressing and holding the pen down until it started working, but that was simply following the directions on the pen. All said, I would recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Quality Colored Pencils. I love to color and very picky about color pencils. I have experience with many differents color pencils but this one is so far is my favorite. Here the reason why I like it, it feels very comfortable, smooth transition when coloring and most of all its easy to glide onto the paper and when I sharpen it, I just sharpen to where I need it. Most other color pencils I have had in the past when it's time to sharpen I can no longer used because after I shapen it, I would have nothing left. So I believe this is quality color pencils.
When I receive this product it comes in a sleek easy to open case. The convient case help make it easy to pick out the colors of choice. It's come with 48 different colors and presharpen.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Take a look at these color pencils they are great quality pencils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not worth the trouble. The pen got clogged during first use. I followed the recommended instructions provided by the company to unclog pen but I cannot get the pen tip back on after unclogging and do not want to apply too much pressure as I will break the heating mechanism. As the company seems to be aware enough of the clogging issue to provide instructions etc it seems you could design something easier to clean/unclog.
So we have had this pen since June and used it once briefly. We bought the Filament refill kit as well and it too sits uselessly. Planning to research some other 3D pen brands and buy a better one next year for my daughters Birthday. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Machine Hard Install. Hi Everyone!
So I recently bought the Cricut Mini and wanted to tell you about my experience and give you some product information that would help you decide if you want to purchase this item.
As you all know the Cricut Mini is the lowest cost Cricut machine on the market. It's made to be compact, easy to use, and travel ready. This machine will cut shapes from " up to 11 " on a 8 " x 12" cutting mat. Like every other Cricut machine out there you will need to buy cartridges if you want to expand your library. With the Cricut MIni you will get the Cricut Font and Basic Shapes digital cartridge for free. You can use physical or digital catridges but you must have this connected to a computer to cut. The machine connects to the Cricut Craft Room and all projects are printed from there.
Inside the box you will find:
- the Cricut Mini machine
- 8 " x 12" cutting mat
- Quick Start Guide
- Blade Assembly
- USB Cable
- Power Adapter
Everything is packed well and you shouldn't have any damaged parts when opening the box. You will see the papers and cutting board placed on top of the machiine so be careful if you are usinga box cutter to open. Also I would place the cuting mat on a flat surface with something heavy and flat on top to flatten it out. The cutting mat will be slightly curved from packaging but it will work fine.
Installing the machine:
Ok so this is where many people are having problems. I installed this in a PC with Windows. The Cricut Mini can connect to MAC's. However I didn't do that so I don't you if you will have the same problems. The instructions are fairly easy to understand but don't follow them unless you want a headache for the rest of the night.
As I said earlier the Cricut Mini connects to your computer and uses teh Cricut Craft Room. Here is a step by step of how to install your machine one time.
Do not plug you machine into your computer until instructed to or else it will mess everything up and you will have to uninstall and start over.
1. Download and install the older version of craftroom [...]
Do not upgrade it at this time.
2. After installing the old version of craftroom close the program, turn on the Cricut mini and plug it into your computer. Let it install the drivers. Follow the screen prompts. When you finish it will tell you to turn off and then turn on the machine. Do that and then hit ok.
3. While the mini is still plugged in and turned on, open craftroom and update to the newest version. It will ask you to update as soon as you open the program. Once it is updated you should be fine.
After installing go ahead and add your free digital catridge to your craftroom and start playing around with the machine.
Before you start cutting be advised there has been many mixed reviews about the stickiness of the cutting mats. I agree there is a problem with them. The stickiness seems to last only 3 or 4 cuts before you have any problems. I have found using double sided tape on the bottom and top of your paper seems to fix these issues. I reccommend Scotch double sided tape and just a little bit.
Last thing I want to mention is this machine is not silent. It does make sound while it cuts. While this doesn't bother me (I can watch TV and work on projects at the same time)it may bother others.
Based on the 2 issues above I would still reccommend the Cricut Mini. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
so I like using this paper for practicing watercolor techniques. I am not very skilled with watercolor, so I like using this paper for practicing watercolor techniques, and then do formal pieces on a more expensive paper (I like Fabriano Artistico). I prefer this over the 300 series (yellow) because it does not warp as quickly or as badly. The paper holds up quite well if I tape it down before working. I usually trim the frayed edge with scissors and then it looks like any standard piece of paper. Because it is cold press, the paper does have significant tooth -- I really like that look, but some people may prefer a smoother finish (if so, choose a hot press paper). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
* * NOT FOR USE ON BLACK CHALKBOARDS!!! * * . I bought these to use with magnetic black chalkboard; however, they leave a very visible shadow behind no matter what you try to use to remove it. Yes, the product does say for use with chalkboards but according to the company they have been having many problems/complaints that their product cannot be removed from black chalkboards. Don't believe me? Call them yourself at 310-793-2200. Listen to the prompts and select your region to speak to them (I choose option 7 and spoke with Shannon). The company also indicates that they do not currently have any products that play nice with black chalkboards. I didn't ask if they would pay for a new chalkboard since their product damaged the one that I purchased since I plan on using a "back to black" product found in automotive stores to cover over the shadows (hopefully this will work). Then I plan on using a washable crayon from Crayola. The reviews that I have read indicate that this has worked well on all chalkboards and is non-toxic.
p.s. This product is sold in conjunction with black chalkboards in stores and even on Amazon. Guys, gals, it's not our fault... Get a refund and ask for money to replace your black chalkboard until the company puts a warning on their product that it will damage black chalkboards. This could be a good class action suit for some hungry attorney out there... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
though the paints are very dry but they're fairly easy to work with. I ordered these twice and both times the opaque was what came in. I swatched the "opaque" which seems to be fairly light right off the bat so maybe the wells are actually transparent but everything including the palettes say opaque on the outside. Please note that the picture for this listing is for opaque not transparent so I have no idea which is correct or if the pans in the listing image are actually what is to be received for the transparent. Also, there is a fairly big pricing difference in both sets, so I will attach my image so you can decide if perhaps the opaque is light enough for what you need. Again, I'm not sure if these actually are the opaque but I would be shocked if opaque was this light. They aren't grainy, though the paints are very dry but they're fairly easy to work with. I don't know if they're worth even the amazon price seeing as I've seen the set as high as $70 in other places, but it would've been very nice to receive the correct item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Keys are good...getting them off the packaging is nearly impossible. I bought 2 packages of these metal keys to use as embellishments on altered journals. The keys are flat-backed and made of metal, and I thought would work great if tied with cording to a ribbon so they dangled on the journal cover. Perfect! Well, that is, if you can get all the paper and glue off of them from where they are anchored to the packaging. I spent 2 days peeling, soaking, Goo-Gone'ing, scraping, soaping, etc. to remove the paper & goo. And that was just ONE of the packages! K & Co really needs to re-examine the packaging of these metal embellishments. They are beautiful, and perfect for my projects, but I won't be purchasing any more until the packaging is changed. I just don't have the time to devote to cleaning them up in order to use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent colored pencils. Excellent colored pencils. Has a great assortment of colors with 50 pencils. I'm not that artistic but my kids are loving these. My daughter is especially happy because it has several shades of pink. The colors are smooth and sharpen nicely, pencils themselves feel comfotable and of good quality. My only qualm is the packaging, all the pencils fit nicely in this box in two rows, but for the life of me I can't figure out why they haven't sealed the bottom because even if handled carefully it will open and pencils are all over. I fixed this myself with tape but even when I arrived in the box it was open and pencils were spilling out. good way to get some broken if that's what you are using to store them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Crayola is better. After using Crayola markers, these were a disappointment. They came in a "holder" which seemed like a good idea at first. I had to take all markers out and turn upside down for storage. Quite a few already felt dry and low on ink!
The colors are beautiful- lacking on pink, purple, & red varieties. There are a lot of really dark colors that I never use.
They just don't flow like the Crayola. You can hear and feel a rough, scratching noise on the drier colors. This makes them not the greatest experience when trying to draw.
The price was fair. I kept them because I thought I'd get used to them. Still prefer Crayola-if they came in a larger number of pens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely, Cute, and Happy. I included this in my best friend's birthday gift. She already loves Korean things, so she loved these as they are both Korean and completely adorable. Even the stickers that are confusing, like the one that has a squirrel and a mushroom and the words, "marry me.' Lol. It's a very random assortment of stickers, and very fun to look at even if you don't have the occassion to use all of them. This is the type of thing thrifty people won't usually buy for themselves so it's great as a gift. I also like that they are on a transparent backing. And a side note for the person who gave it a bad review because of the poo sticker, it also said "feel like crying," so obviously it's something to use when you actually feel like poo, as humans are bound to at some time or another. One poo sticker out of a ton of cute happy stickers. Geez. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Update. *Update*
After my initial review, I received a lovely personalized email from a representative, in which my specific issues were addressed. They accepted responsibility, apologized, and offered to make it right. That same day I had been delivered, at no charge to me, a replacement product. I'm happy to say not only was every single pencil cleanly sharpened, but I had originally ordered the 48 pack, and they replaced it with the 72 pack! Talk about making amends!
I was not asked to change my review. It wasn't necessary, as that's obviously the correct thing to do. Thank you!
I have mixed feelings. The pencils are smooth, and there is a nice variety (I purchased 48 colors). Unfortunately, many of the pencils arrived broken down, or not at full height. I would say..... 15-20%. I will post pictures later. A nice lightening deal, but if you take this stuff seriously, you might be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I love this easel and find it to be sturdy and . I love this easel and find it to be sturdy and the perfect size for my needs. It has ample storage and is very well put together. Although light to carry I am not sure how portable I would want this to be as having spent time in making sure the legs are even I would prefer not to fold the whole thing up again when moving it. That could just be me being picky though as I see many of our street artists using similar easels and folding them away each night very easily. This is perfect for my needs and I am very happy with the choice I made. I also think this was particularly good value and I was impressed with what I got for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works great, straightforward machine. Bought this and used it for the first time today to cover a lot of ground on some 40k miniatures that were primed a different color and that I didn't want to base coat hand paint. The one I got has worked perfectly through its first session and once you figure out the pressure and sensitivity of the brush it works great. The flow works good and the noise honestly is pretty quiet.
Keep in mind that this model doesn't have a big "tank" so the compressor is running basically any moment you're using it, but I would compare the noise level to something like a small fish tank air pump or a small coffee maker.
I'll update the review if the thing malfunctions or falls apart in future uses, but honestly it takes up practically no space, is very straightforward to use, and works like a charm for a fraction of the other options. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A Wonderful Tool for Artists. I am an artist and I love drawing portraits. However I have no patience utilizing techniques that require far too many minutes of set up such as the grid technique. For me, this takes away from the fun of drawing. I draw everything free hand and for the most part, my finished portraits and drawings have been successful. That does not mean I do not utilize some very creative ways of measuring distances and proportions. A good Proportional Divider is expensive, some cost hundreds of dollars which is why this little gem is such a find. I now utilize this baby all the time and I have to say it has made my life easier.
I recommend this to all artists. The only reason I did not rate it a full 5 stars is because it is made from plastic and should be handled with care and since I drop everything, I do not foresee a long life but I still love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Smooth Watercolor Effect Achieved. The pigment in these pencils is creamy and pure. When water is applied, the effect is a smooth watercolor wash.
I had asked the question: What is the original layout order of these pencils from the manufacturer?
The color charts from the manufacturer were in pencil numeric order and not the layout order. Thanks to a customer answering the question, I was provided with the original order. If anyone else ever needs it, I'll insert it here.
The list columns are: Layout Order, Pencil Number, Pencil Name
Lay-
out--#--Pencil Name
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001 043 Brownish Orange
002 067 Mahogany
003 085 Bordeaux Red
004 089 Dark Carmine
005 075 Indian Red
006 080 Carmine
007 280 Ruby Red
008 270 Raspberry Red
009 081 Pink
010 082 Rose Pink
011 071 Salmon Pink
012 051 Salmon
013 041 Apricot
014 493 Granite Rose
015 091 Light Purple
016 350 Purplish Red
017 090 Purple
018 100 Purple Violet
019 110 Lilac
020 099 Aubergine
021 111 Mauve
022 131 Periwinkle Blue
023 130 Royal Blue
024 120 Violet
025 139 Indigo Blue
026 159 Prussian Blue
027 140 Ultramarine
028 149 Night Blue
029 150 Sapphire Blue
030 260 Blue
031 169 Marine Blue
032 145 Bluish Grey
033 370 Gentian Blue
034 141 Sky Blue
035 155 Blue Jeans
036 151 Pastel Blue
037 161 Light Blue
038 171 Turquoise Blue
039 181 Light Green - Malachite
040 191 Turquoise Green
041 011 Pale Yellow
042 250 Canary Yellow
043 240 Lemon Yellow
044 021 Naples Yellow
045 010 Yellow
046 020 Golden Yellow
047 300 Fast Orange
048 030 Orange
049 040 Reddish Orange
050 050 Flame Red
051 060 Vermilion
052 070 Scarlet
053 069 Burnt Siena
054 059 Brown
055 065 Russet
056 063 English Red
057 062 Venetian Red
058 053 Hazel
059 057 Chestnut
060 055 Cinnamon
061 037 Brown Ochre
062 035 Ochre
063 033 Golden Ochre
064 032 Light Ochre
065 031 Orangish Yellow
066 491 Cream
067 371 Bluish Pale
068 002 Silver Grey
069 003 Light Grey
070 004 Steel Grey
071 006 Mouse Grey
072 005 Grey
073 007 Dark Grey
074 008 Greyish Black
075 495 Slate Grey
076 496 Ivory Black
077 409 Charcoal Grey
078 407 Sepia
079 047 Bistre
080 405 Cocoa
081 160 Cobalt Blue
082 170 Azurite Blue
083 180 Malachite Green
084 190 Greenish Blue
085 195 Opaline Green
086 211 Jade Green
087 215 Greyish Green
088 201 Veronese Green
089 460 Peacock Green
090 290 Empire Green
091 200 Bluish Green
092 229 Dark Green
093 239 Spruce Green
094 210 Emerald Green
095 220 Grass Green
096 230 Yellow Green
097 470 Spring Green
098 231 Lime Green
099 221 Light Green
100 241 Light Lemon Yellow
101 015 Olive Yellow
102 016 Khaki Green
103 245 Light Olive
104 225 Moss Green
105 018 Olive Grey
106 249 Olive
107 039 Olive Brown
108 019 Olive Black
109 049 Umber
110 045 Vandyke Brown
111 404 Brownish Beige
112 403 Beige
113 401 Ash Grey
114 402 Light Beige
115 025 Green Ochre
116 499 Gold
117 497 Bronze
118 498 Silver
119 001 White
120 009 Black | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Legit Letterpress. My fianc and I went the DIY-route for our wedding invitations. We are both artists/designers and were against running by a copy outlet to print off our invites, but don't have the extra scratch lying around to drop four grand on a letterpress suite. After much wailing and gnashing of teeth from going over so many mixed reviews, I bit the bullet and ordered this kit. I went with the boxcar press guide to letter pressing and ordered a can of rubber-based letterpress ink from another store, as well as a different brayer. We used it in conjunction with the Sizzix Big Shot.
This puppy churned out over 100 5x7 invite cards, 100 reply cards, and 100 information cards...DOUBLE pressed on each (once with ink and once with none for a blind impression) putting the output at over 600 pressings, with several sheets of paper under the bed to make the impressions deeper. Some hairline cracks emerged about halfway through, and we finally busted a major chasm across the top plexi on the last twenty pressings, but that is a pretty dang good running record for a little craft store kit.
If you are going the DIY-letterpress invite route, have no fear and order this thing before it's discontinued. Home letterpressing *is* legit and much easier than people say it is. It takes time and patience, but we produced a gorgeous suite with tons of layers in yummy Lettra that, total, cost us less than had we gone to a copy store. Seriously. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great for Coloring Large Areas, Too Wide for Finest Details. I bought these pens to complement Staedtler fineliner pens. The Stabilo pens have a wider tip than the Staedtlers and thus are great for filling or coloring larger areas. The Staedtlers are fantastic for outlining and tight spaces. I like that the color number is imprinted on the side of every Stabilo pen. The colors are similar but different from Staedtler so the two sets work very well together to provide a wide range of colors. I haven't had problem with bleed-through, always keep a sheet of paper behind the page I'm working on. Stabilos quickly saturate the paper and are not suitable for blending or mixing but there are so many colors this isn't a problem for me.
Others have commented on the tin being okay but not a great container. I took a white pen and noted pen color numbers on the container try. This helps keep them organized. One nice thing about the tray, when it is open, very easy to pick up the pens. Those in boxes or plastic holders can be harder to pull out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Cute Letters for Homemade Stickers. I purchased this die to use with my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sizzix-655268-Big-Shot-Cutting-and-Embossing-Roller-Style-Machine-with-Standard-Multipurpose-Platform-Black-Pink/dp/B001AGZZIU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sizzix 655268 Big Shot Cutting-and-Embossing Roller-Style Machine with Standard Multipurpose Platform, Black & Pink</a>. It cuts easily enough, although I found to get a really good impression, I need to shim it a bit with a piece of cereal box cardboard. I've gotten great results cutting adhesive-backed craft foam to make dimensional letter stickers - I just cut the foam to a 4x4 square and send it through! This die and a pack of foam will last me a long time and cost a lot less than Thickers, which are approximately the same size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Be prepared for the learning curve and cost. My wife and I bought the Yudu a few days ago to do some T-shirts for our community theatre because we did not have time to get them done commercially. We had been considering the machine for quite a while and this was the need that pushed us into investing the money.
If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy extra supplies at the same time. Our biggest challenge up front was getting the emulsion sheet properly attached to the screen. Since only 2 sheets come with the kit, we ended up having to head back to Michael's for more. (Fortunately, it is only about 5 miles away.)
We found the drying function of the machine to be relatively worthless, taking far too long to adequately dry the screen and emulsion sheet. However, a blow dryer works great! Just make sure you have the sheet sufficiently wet first. We use a small mister bottle of water, inspect the sheet to make sure everything is wet properly, then blow dry it -- which takes only a few minutes. Then the exposure setting on the Yudu does fine.
We have been able to get 2-3 shirts done each time, then rinse out the screen, re-dry it, and start again. This process has yielded very good results so far.
Our biggest complaint with the product kit is that the instructions are horrible, leaving out some fairly important information on wetting and drying. Consequently, trial-and-error plays a big role in learning to use the equipment. The YouTube 7-step video is much more helpful than the included DVD, which was obviously created by Bubba for his own self-edification. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very Nice Brushes with a Range of Sizes and Shapes. These brushes arrived yesterday in the canvas pouch with protective covers on most of the brushes. Some had fallen off but the brush tips were fine because they were in the canvas roll and had bubble wrap around the canvas. The brushes all have short handles but they are a decent length to use. There is a range of round and flat brushes that range from tiny detail brushes to ones to just over 1cm in width and from 3 mm to nearly 2cm in length.
I used some of them to paint today using some for gauche and some for an oil painting. The hairs are strong and hold a decent amount of paint which flows well from the brush. There were no detectable hair losses (my pet hate is discovering shed brush hairs) and the brushes cleaned up very well.
The canvas roll has two layers, one for the individual brushes and one larger pocket for paper towel or plastic wrapping. It is for short brushes but will be useful for travelling with a small painting kit. These brushes with have plenty of use in my studio. I am very happy to have purchased them.
I received a discount for this kit in return for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Horrible brushes, stuck together, crunchy, hard, didn't fit in package correctly, loose bristles, cheapo. These looked good for the price but when I received them I saw through the clear package that the bristles looked clumped together so I squeezed one and it was crunchy and stuck together, so I tried another and same thing. They were hard like something was put on them. I also noticed 4 or 5 didn't even fit into the slots they were in, making the brushes look like they were in the wrong package. I wet a crunchy brush, and there was a slimy film on them that made it crunchy. I rinsed for quite a while and they were still slimy and the bristles were coming out like it wasn't crimped enough to hold them in place. Some of the brushes had bristles that had come out in the package before I even opened it. Amazon got me my refund but I do not recommend these brushes for anything. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great starter press for the home user. After reading other reviews on this heat press, I was a little skeptical; however, I am extremely pleased with its performance. This is a light duty press, not intended for commercial use and likely would not stand up to such constant use, but it is extremely practical for the home user who does occasional heat transfer products. The platen is actually 9X12--the extra inch is measured at the outer edge of the shell. It is suitable for T-Shirts and designs that fit in that 9 X 12 footprint. Although the instructions are obviously translated into English, they are clear enough to figure out with little trouble. The temp and the timer are programmable, as is the pressure setting. I have done cotton T-shirts at the default setting of 360 for 30 seconds with great results. Fixed some other shirts where the vinyl was coming up after using the iron-on method. Just used it yesterday on 100% polyester with great results (295 for 15 seconds). I always use a Teflon sheet for good measure. Very happy with this product and would recommend it for the home user. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An "Oops" Turned Lovely. I have had my mattress for seven years and kept it in perfect condition. "Yada -yada-yada" and I spilled red wine on it. I managed to get most of the stain out but it looked awful...if you know what I mean... So, I purchased this fabric paint in lavender to kinda blend in with the stain. It turned out absolutely lovely!!! The color did not turn out to be a true "lavender" as originally thought. It turned out a lovely shade of mild fusha! Pink is my favorite color! The spray covered the stain and my matters is now pink! I love it! The mattress is still soft and I firmly believes that the paint will last because the material absorbed it. I am very pleased! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
AWSOME - just takes practice to understand how to use (Explained here. Used heavy stock and this works GREAT. It did take a few times of use before I understood how to use it. At first we thought this was quick and simple, then came the several failures. After many attempts and failures, we looked at his closer until I understood what was wrong. READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. Then it hit me, now envelopes are simple.
So - to help others to not make the mistakes I made.
First follow the chart for the paper size needed.
Next it tells you where the First punch is.
After making the punch, use the enclosed based to mark the paper all the way accross.
This leaves you a mark for the next punch at which point you punch the paper AND make the mark for the next fold.
Repeat and trim the corners with the other side of the punch and you are all set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best gift to please a cat fanatic. Amazing gift!
I ordered 4 pens and received more than that! My future "mother in law" was so happy with the quality and uiqness of theses pens to the point I might become " The One"!!!
It was shipped within the week- packaged perfectly! I wish you could see the smile on "cat's Lady" face! It was like " Whoah! What is that ? No way! It s cat wearing a bow! Whaaaaaat????? No way! Give me a somethings to write on- it probably does not write, Whaaaaaaat???? It's crazy - those pens are puuurfect! You should save your money. Ths quality must cost a fortune! Wait. Whaattttt?- I have 16 more cats I can write witth??"
Will recommend it to anyone- fast shipping, unique and great great gift to any boyfriend's mother!! It will melt her steal heart! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT PURCHASE. I love my Dbmier Light box!! I use it several times a day doing my Bible Art Journaling. Prior to getting my lightbox, I was using carbon paper to trace my drawings into my Bible, but it was so messy--smearing the carbon when I painted/colored the drawings. With my Dbmier Light box tracing is so easy and my pencil lines do not smear. I've attached some of my Bible Art Journal pages to show you my results of using my Dbmier Light Box
The only [slight] problem I've had is the on/off/light intensity switch is very sensitive but I e-mailed Dbmier and they are working on the switch to make it less sensitive.
You can't go wrong with purchasing the Dbmier lightbox--works great & good price!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ive used better. I love the color variety and the price wasn't bad but I have a lot of difficulty getting consistent lines with these. The red and purple one are working great. All the other colors are giving me streaks. I have to go over the lines a couple times.
Update: I used these to write a message on my husband's PC window and they left scratches all over the window. I feel so bad. His window now has Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas permanently etched in his window.... Side note- I also wrote on my son's PC window and it did not get scratched in to his. Not sure what the difference is, material wise, but definitely would not use again unless on a whiteboard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'll never buy another type of marker. Why won't I buy another type of marker? These markers are refillable and the nibs (tips of the markers) are replaceable. So, yes these markers a more expensive than other alcohol based markers, but they'll last a lifetime and the ink refill and nibs are not as expensive as the initial investment of the entire marker.
This set of Earth Tones has 5 beautiful shades. The color at full color is vibrant and lays flawlessly on the page. These markers will bleed through standard coloring book pages, so I do recommend having a blotter behind the page you are coloring to keep the next page from being ruined.
I will say that it took awhile to figure out the technique to use the blending process, but after playing with the pens for a bit I did get the hang of blending with the pens and ABSOLUTELY LOVE them. Chameleon Pens also has tutorials on their website explaining how to use the pens with different techniques and there are also instructions in the packaging.
One thing that I don't like and took me some time to figure out is that the ink will seep across the paper once the tip of the brush end has been used quite a bit. I didn't have a problem with the color bleeding over the paper when the nib was brand new, but after some use, that's when I really noticed that I didn't want to color directly next to the lines if I didn't want them to seep over them. I've found that once I leave a little space, the color will spread and fill in any remaining space.
My photo show examples of the Earth Tones marker colors in this set on the puppy that I colored from <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Smiles-To-Brighten-Your-Day-Adult-Coloring-Book-An-Uplifting-Coloring-Book-for-Adults-with-the-Happiest-Cats-and-Dogs-Simple-Designs-Easy-Coloring/dp/1530257786/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Smiles To Brighten Your Day - Adult Coloring Book: An Uplifting Coloring Book for Adults with the Happiest Cats and Dogs : Simple Designs : Easy Coloring</a>
Overall, I would and have recommended these pens to my friends and family and I hope that my review helps you decide whether or not you'd like them too! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good setup for a novice at a great price. Bought as gift for grandson, and was unable to try it out first to be sure it worked. Let's just say I've learned this from experience. But all the parts were present, as well as some that we still don't know the purpose of. Documentation is predictably minimal, however, the DVD provided a good jumping off point. You Tube videos are another great resource. Compressor is very quiet and fittings are solid, with this exception: compressor did not seem to hold air very well, and after checking connections, I removed the regulator portion and put some teflon tape on the threads. Once re-assembled, pressure is real tight. Surprised I am that this wasn't a manufacturing step, but you know how that goes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poor pens with many faults. The pens rough up the texture of the paper causing noticeable damage. This occurred in the Paisley Patterns coloring book. The ink comes out unevenly. The pens do not glide over the paper; rather, they drag along. I tried three pens to see if they all have these defects and they did. I also find the angular sides of the pen to be uncomfortable. I have been using Sharpie pens and they are superior by far. The ink distributes evenly and there is no damage to the paper. However, with Sharpies you must use a sacrificial backing paper as they do print through the page. I was hoping to gain additional colors and avoid print though. These pens must be returned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Disappointed. If you like wasting time and money, this dye's for you. I bought the Dylon Black Permanent Fabric dye to dye some dark hunter green items black, and after reading the reviews, I would have been satisfied if it had just darkened it a bit, but it barely did that. If it's even 10% darker, I'd be surprised. I followed the directions, stirring and agitating as directed (off and on in the sink for 15, then agitating/stirring for 45 before moving it to the washing machine for one agitation cycle before rinsing), only to have it make very little noticeable difference. Some reviewers have stated that using more will get better results, but if the directions say I should use one packet for a certain amount of cloth, then shouldn't that be sufficient? Having to buy two to three times as much to get the results you want seems less than ideal, though with as few options as there is, maybe that will be good enough for some people. It's not for me. If there's a pro to be had, I guess I can say that it didn't stain my sink or washing machine. I'd honestly have a hard time thinking this stuff would dye anything at this point. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Satisfied with these panels. I am getting more into painting but I am not a professional so I wanted to start off simple. I know I could use canvas paper but I wanted to see if these panels can handle some experimentation. So far I have used a couple and they do their job. They are evenly smooth. I have not had any problems with them other then having one of the panels slightly buckle when the weather got a bit humid (it flattened out completely when it got cooler). I don't really have a problem with it because my paintings aren't masterpieces anyways, but just letting you know it might happen (but I'm sure the more experienced painters have ways around this). Overall, I am happy with these panels. I might get more in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Chalk markers are the way to go. Work as advertised. One of the colors doesn't work very well but it's no big deal. The rest are bright, bold, and easy to read. To keep the liquid flowing when writing vertically, stop and press the nub in a few times. Interestingly, some colors come right off the chalkboard with water while others must be cleaned with a "magic eraser". It's a little bit of a pain to have to so thoroughly clean off the chalk but again no big deal. I'd rather have to work at cleaning it off than to have it brush off as I walk by. And that being said, it is difficult to smear the chalk once dried which is a good thing. I have gotten the chalk on my shirt and it came right out with just water so that's good for us messy folks.
UPDATE: after a few weeks, they were all too watery to use. They were only used a couple times a week, stored horizontally per directions and still became unusable. They are much nicer than plain chalk in looks and they don't have the chalky dust, it's possible I got a bad batch, and I'd still recommend them if they're on sale. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Upgraded version is great. These shed bristles more than any brush in my collection. Would hardly consider "professional." Still, they are usable for jobs that might compromise my more expensive brushes.
5-29-16 I'm not sure why my last update didn't post, but I'll try again. I upgraded this from 3 to 5 stars because I was contacted by the seller asking for my permission to replace the so-so brushes with an upgraded version, no strings attached. If I felt so moved, she asked it I would update my post. I am happy to do so. I used the new version at a Jo Toye workshop yesterday and I am happy to say they are a vast improvement. No stray bristles on my painting. I am also impressed with the customer service and effort to improve. I would now recommend these as a good value brush. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I'm really liking my new Cricut. Setting up my account was a little tricky, my computer did not like the plug-ins, but now that I'm all set up I am really excited about what this machine can do. I have owned a cricut before (not this model) and I am really happy with the new features on this model. I love that I can store my tools inside the machine and have access to cutting, and writing tools. I also love the visual features of the Cricut Design Space. It is so much more intuitive than before. The other feature I like is the way the dials and buttons are set up. It is easy to adjust to just the right setting and there are no questions about which button to push to get the results you want. I am very excited about all of the creative possiblities ahead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are PASTELS; NOT colored pencils. To start...I think you really have to KNOW how to USE these properly before you can make a straight/honest judgement on them. I did quite a bit of research and looked up examples of art created w/ pastel pencils. First I'll note, you need to use a proper sharpener. Your typical pencil sharpener will likely chip and splinter these. I suggest something like a "Mobius & Ruppert Brass Round Double Hole Sharpener"; that's just an example of the many sharpeners you can use on these pastels. The color that comes from these is bold and beautiful. I won't compare to a colored pencil because they AREN'T colored pencils. They are pastels; similar to your pastel chalk but with a nice wood covering. They blend beautifully. I'm not an artist by all means but I drew a couple of things. (See attached photo.) The tree had a ton of colors and blending...the flower i drew and blended. I didn't color anything in; all the color from the flower is from rubbing the outline. I also experimented with a wet pencil. I dipped into a small dish of water before drawing. The color becomes very deep/bold. The word "spring" is written out once with a dry tip and a second time with a wet tip (same pencil) so you can see the difference. I also did a comparison between a dry and wet tip blended ("smeared" seems more appropriate) also with the same pencil. All in all, for the job they are meant to accomplish I give these a 4 stars. I've read several reviews from different brands of pastel pencils and it seems to come down to basically someone's personal preference. I thought these were great and have the capability to make some seriously awesome art! *I was given this product for a discounted price in return for my HONEST non-biased review. These are MY honest thoughts and opinions.* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent paint quality...smooth, buttery consistency with a high pigment load (Pigment PBk11. Jacques Blockx began making oil paint nearly 150 years ago and, today, all of the Blockx colors are still made in their workshop in Belgium by craftsmen working under the leadership of his great-grandson, Jacques Blockx IV. Their beautiful oil colors were a favorite of Salvador Dali and they continue to be considered some of the highest quality oil paints available in the world today.
While Blockx grinds most of its oil colors with poppyseed oil in order to retain long-term brilliance of color, their iron oxides (like this Mars Black) and earth pigments are ground with linseed oil instead. Mars Black (pigment PBk11) is a warmer and more opaque black than some of the other blacks. It has a more powerful tinting strength (3 times that of Ivory Black) so care must be taken with mixing. It's a leaner (less oily) choice when layering paints and it dries more quickly than others--therefore, it's a good option for underpainting.
Once you've painted with a top-of-the-line oil paint, it's disappointing to go back to anything less. With no fillers, driers, or extenders added, what you get is nothing but pure pigment and linseed oil ground to a wonderful, buttery working texture. With an oil color like Mars Black, you can even get an idea of the higher quantity of pure pigment in the Blockx version as compared to a lower-quality choice. Since Mars Black is iron oxide, a magnet held near the tubes of oil paint will be more attracted to the ones with a higher amount of pigment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful Brush, DECEIPTFUL picture. This brush is truly fantastic! I love the quality and ease of use, comfortable grip, easy to clean. The different sizes and types of side feed cups are awesome! The range I have with this brush is so versatile! Unfortunately, if you'll note in the picture, the brush is pictured with the side feed cup! Beware! The cup is NOT included! I have contacted the company and they informed me that the cup is sold seperately (avg about $47 for the basic cup!). I have spoken with other dealers who swear it's supposed to come with the cup; one of these dealers felt sorry for me and gave me one (sweet!). So over all the brush is fantastic!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This works wonderfully. This works wonderfully! Now I don't have to stand in the window tracing my drawings to paint anymore. I did take out the protection policy only because I had read so many people complain about the wiring coming out when pulling out the electrical connector. Because of that, so far I have left the electrical cord in the light box. BUT, when I travel or put it away for awhile, I will have to unplug it. I will do it as carefully as possible. As far as how this works, it shows very well through 140# paper to 140# paper to trace on. I haven't tried anything heavier than that. Also, I have used 2 sheets of sketch paper beneath 140# water color paper for placement corrections. That works very well. This was a great buy! Thank you booknmamma for the extras, also! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
It's a great product, however if you are working on a . It's a great product, however if you are working on a deadline, or in a pinch, it maybe a frustrating experience trying to get the damn thing to relax flat after unrolling it. I read reviews and it seems that some people had better luck than others getting it to flatten in a reasonable amount of time. I rolled it the opposite way, hung it from a curtain rod for a couple days, put it back flat on my table, took a book and added a weight on top, and moved the book in different directions, going with and against the wrinkles. It says do not apply heat, but I found the best method, like others here, is to hit it with a hair dryer and warm it up, then add weight to it and use a method like the weight flattening technique. It will recoil, but if you do that once a day, it will flatten eventually. And I realized that if I focused on the middle area to flatten, I could start working and eventually tape it down, or use adhesive in a more professional manner later on. I had an adhesive residue from the last mat, so it had just enough tack to hold for me, and I still haven't taped the edges. I wish there was a way to receive it and not deal with these issues, but I love the surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Buy it. I believe every crafty person and especially those stay at home moms who love to do things ourselves and create remarkable gifts to give this is a must-have item. I love that I'm able to make homemade cards and put decals on our wall and just create anything that I have in mind. It really does pay for itself because you're not buying expensive car is at the store you're making it at home we are not buying expensive gifts at the store you're making a one-of-a-kind gift from this machine so the money is worth it and it works really well there is a lot a budget saving tips like using your Scylla wet sticky pad over and over again by spraying some adhesive spray to it once in a while. There is also a off the bran pin holder marker holder company I'm where you can use your own markers and pans instead of buying silhouettes expensive markers and use just about any of the there is also a off the bran pin holder marker holder company I'm where you can use your own markers and pans instead of buying silhouettes expensive markers and use just about any oen or marker. I've saved up to buy this thing and I've had it a little over a year and I am so glad that we went with this choice is great also if you have a home business if you have Etsy shop or anything like that | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Crib---could be a bit better. I bought this crib after reading many reviews. I appreciated that the company has never had a crib recall! It is a nicely designed which looks like it is high end. I like that it has springs under the mattress for support. Many people said in reviews that they had trouble with the mattress fitting properly---I did not. I bought a Sealy mattress and it fit nicely and without gaps. The one complaint that I have is that the finish on the crib is very fragile--in fact, my crib came with a mar on the one side right out of the box. With even the slightest bump there is a mark in the wood and the finish easily scratches. I like the color of the crib but it is more orange than oak in color. Would recommend this crib for the price | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works 60% of the time. I won't recommend these. They work about 60% of the time which means they are totally aggravating and not worth the money. We were making invitations to a bridal shower and the brides name was to be written while the rest layered cutouts. The cutter had issues which we are working through but the pens worked for part of her name and then skip leaving an indentation proving that the pen was touching the paper but not marking it. So it is not the cutter but the quality of the pen itself. This causes us to waste a lot of paper and dull up the blades which may be their master plan... who knows. I want them the work, wish they would work, but they don't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works very well at removing water from compressed air on a humid day. Definitely works to eliminate water from compressed air. I was having a huge problem using my airbrush, especially in the summer when the humidity was especially high. This water trap absolutely stops water from coming from the compressor air to the airbrush. The absolute only problem is the spring loaded part that's supposed to allow you to release the water that collects in the trap without having to disconnect the airbrush. Well, the product I received has this part obviously cemented into place in the closed position. So, water doesn't get out, but the only way to empty the water out of the trap is to disconnect it from the airbrush, get a wrench and unscrew the top silver portion, and dump the water out. Not a huge deal, but the reason for 4 stars instead of 5 stars. For the price, it definitely wasn't worth returning because of this, and it does an awesome job of collecting water. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nifty tool for marking fabric. I like the pen-style chalk liner, as its stubby little shape is easier to hold and maneuver. The silver color shows up well on both dark and light fabrics. However, I find that this style of liner probably works better on woven fabrics than knits/stretch -- the tip has a little metal wheel that deposits small amounts of the powdered chalk, so pressing down while drawing helps forward the wheel. I found that stretchy fabrics had a little difficulty with this liner, since they would stretch when I tried to drag the liner on them, or it would end up skipping and leaving gaps. But for woven fabrics, I think that this liner is a great solution for making temporary lines!
P.S. After receiving this in the mail, I must admit that I did play around a bit testing making lines on my arms (though, I probably wouldn't recommend that, since the little metal wheel can be a bit scratchy.. it was fun though!) And my boyfriend, who does not have any use for a liner like this also thought it was very neat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They DO make them like they used to. You know the old adage, "They just don't make them like they used to anymore". Well, my friend, mostly this is true; but not with respect to this scrapbook/photo album. I had very old and vintage family photos of various dimensions provided to me (for my family genealogy project) which I wanted to present in a unique and appropriately themed photo album. I searched the internet for days but could only find modern and generic photo albums which fell utterly short of uniqueness and quality, which cost over 200.00, or which accommodated only 4x6 or 5x7 photos. I wanted something handmade with a unique feel and that certain "something" about it.
I found it in Rustic Ridge's large leather photo album (9" x 12"). The pages are thick which gives the feeling of longevity, the onion sheet between each page is a very nice touch, the thick leather exterior material smells of rustic leather and has a soft malleable feel to it, the binding is very high quality, and the pages are large enough to fit photos of various dimensions. If you are looking for a book which will impress, this is the one for you. I made the purchase and it arrived days later in a nice box. Upon opening it, the first thing I noticed was the leathery smell...very nice! I unwrapped it and was very, very happy with the product's quality and overall appearance.
I ordered the "pioneer auto mounts dispenser with 350 photo mounting double sided self adhesive squares" and attached all the photos into the book that evening. The next day it was shipped to my parents and, upon receipt, they called me and thanked me for such a wonderful present.
I truly believe you will have a similar experience with this photo album. I'm ordering one for myself in a few days!!
Thank you.
Ed | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Piece of crap airbrush gun! Paasche customer service was terrible. First review...
Pros:
Arrived on time, and have been anxiously awaiting to use! Opened the "brand new", sealed box. All parts were there as described.
Cons:
Airbrush exterior was varnished in spots, and looked "used". I attempted to polish, and remove the varnishing unsuccessfully. Trigger depressed properly, however the rocker assembly lever STUCK OPEN when trigger pulled back (to open needle and release paint). I took airbrush apart, everything appeared to be normal. I lightly lubricated, but the rocker assembly still did not operate properly. I messed with all the settings, opened and closed from wide to near. So I decided to contact Paasche customer service directly. Mind you, I live in Chicago (Chicago is where Paasche is made!). I went through the automated services, finally reaching a live person to speak with. The man that answered sounded very odd, "Paascheeeee, may I help you?". I said that I'd like to speak with the repair service, and had just ordered a new-defective gun. At this point I was hung up on!
People, I can not fully speak on behalf of Paasche, and the products they produce. What I can say is that the Paasche Talon airbrush was junk, and Paasche customer service hung up on me. Form your own impressions though. As you can see, Paasche does have quite the following! Personally, I'm ordering the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These brushes are well made with quality and longevity in mind. Everything about these paint brushes scream quality from the first time you open them. To begin with, they come in a classy, heavy-duty, drawer-type box with each brush held securely in place by elastic at the top and bottom. All of the handles are tight and the tips are secure and don't lose hairs. What amazed me the most was that each brush was meticulously placed in the box to create an even pattern, both top and bottom (see pictures). To me, any company who would pay attention to such a tiny detail will pay attention to the big details too.
This set has larger brushes, but also very small ones which are good for fine lines and details. In order to test them, I took a small clear polished rock and painted it with acrylics. The rock is slightly larger than a quarter. I attached pictures to show the detail I could paint with them.
I purchased these paint brushes at a discount with the agreement I would provide an honest and unbiased review. I rated them five stars because these brushes are well made with quality and longevity in mind. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great brushes for beginner painter. I researched and searched the web for hours trying to find the best, yet inexpensive, paint supplies for a beginner painter. Who wants to spend tons of money on something they aren't sure they are even going to like or be good at? Anyway, after being on the fence over a few different sets, I settled for these. I chose them based on the variety of sizes and a good review. They hold their shape well and feel nice in my hand. I actually use them for watercolors. I couldn't find a set of brushes dedicated to watercolors that came with large brushes (size 10 and up). I actually use the larger brushes more often than the smaller ones. They don't leave hairs on my work and they hold paint and water well. I'm very pleased with my purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a great starter kit at a great price. my daughter came home from school and was so excited that they had gotten to use oil pastels at school. She was so excited that I actually decided to look for a set for her and I to use here at home! This it was great had a wide array of colors to choose from which she loved and I love the fact that fact the box was easily closable in the trunk didn't fall out when it was accidentally tipped upside down. We had purchased a small set of a different brand before in the top was just covered in plastic so they kept spilling all over the place and I was constantly trying to clean up messes! These are going great quality pastels and I would recommend them to anyone the best part was the price was amazing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very nice. Very nice painting. It is not any more difficult then any other paint by numbers artwork. Yes numbers are small but any paint by numbers have small numbers. If you are elderly and have problem with that I suggest use Paint Your Own Masterpiece kits. The picture there is printed in gray tones on a canvas (yes real canvas not paper like paint by numbers uses) and instructions say what area what color to paint. I personally like both styles.
I myself can't draw to save my life. And now I am creating truly masterpieces. My husband comments after each and every one "Nice. We must put it on the wall. Don't worry, we will find a place for them."
I did add my own painting here as well. Light is not that good and I took it with my cellphone but you can still see my painting | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lovely. This is the first time I have done this kind of craft and I love it. I find it very relaxing and calming. It is one of the simplest things to do and the outcome is simply beautiful. It is just like painting by numbers except you use tiny crystals and place them on the corresponding numbers. Make sure you save the film cover that comes with the canvas that covers the picture. It keeps the the area with glue clean and free from dust and dirt so it doesn't loose it's hold. So place this same plastic film back over your canvas when your not working on it to keep it clean. There will come a point where it will no longer stick because of the crystals so I would suggest that you lay it flat, place the film over it and place a book over it to hold it in place. The canvas where the numbers are and the crystals go is coated with a thin layer of glue that holds the crystals in place. I would recommend this craft to anyone as well as this company. They have some very nice canvases and the price is perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very good, compact lightbox. As an artist coping with very little work space, I have been very pleased with this lightbox. It works well. Excellent for paste ups, very good for tracing. Wish I had space for a much larger one. Lightboxes are so helpful in the studio!
I am updating this review: I purchased this Artograph LightTracer 2 Light Box several years ago. As of this date, Jan 2017, it is still working in perfect condition. As for how long the light bulb lasts--well, mine still works after all this time. However, I do not leave it on for hours at a time; I turn it off when I walk away from my work. I cannot, therefore, vouch for how difficult it might be to replace it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Susan's Garden 3D Birdhouse. This little birdhouse is just adorable! It's a steel rule die, so you can use a wide variety of materials in constructing it. I actually made my first one with regular heavyweight cardstock and used a woodgrain embossing folder to emboss the "walls" of the house. I also used the Sizzix Garden Gate (Eileen Hull) steel rule die to make a background for the house. Very cute! I only wish the roof and walls of the house had tabs to use in gluing the pieces together. As it is, you have to carefully use tape to connect the pieces. Still, the die creates score lines that make it easy to shape the pieces. All in all, it's a great die! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Poor quality, arrived with many items broken, case does not hold items in place. Many of the items inside were broken when it arrived, a number of pencils weren't just broken, they were shattered into 3 or 4 pieces so they were completely unusable.. The interior does not hold the pencils and other items in place very well so as soon as you close the case and grab it by the handle you can hear them all fall to the bottom of the case. This cause more problems when you try to open the case because the pencils will jam in the joint and you have to lift the lid just enough to try to get your fingers in there to dislodge everything that fell out. Finally, the stand that came with figuring didn't even have the hole drilled completely so the figure does not fit in the stand. Very very poor quality, not what you would expect when you pay $70 for this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are great for writing on waterproof chalk labels; rubbing alcohol or ammonia needed to erase. I needed some fine point chalk pens for mason jar labels. The food names & info can be long so none of the traditional thick chalk markers I had would work. These are great! I wasn't sure if a chalk marker would work in a fine point but they absolutely do.
That said, while these are called 'chalkzies' which would imply that they are chalk markers, they do not erase as easily as my other chalk markers. It turns out that for my purposes I'm glad that is the case. Believe it or not, the writing from these markers survives the dishwasher! Who knew!
The pen label says to spray an ammonia-based cleaner on the writing to erase it & that works. I've primarily been using rubbing alcohol & that works well too. The longer the writing has been on the labels the harder it is to get it off. For the labels that have been through the dishwasher I definitely have to use ammonia to clean the labels. I have a little spray bottle that's about 1/3 ammonia & the rest water. When I spray that onto the chalk & let it sit for a few seconds the ink comes off even after the heat of the dishwasher.
All in all, I would definitely recommend these if you need fine point chalk. I will be buying these again when the ones I have now run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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