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Amazing pinpoint precision. A must have for model hobbyists. I used to think that I would never be able to paint small details on my models with an airbrush. I generally used my Patriot for base coating and painting large areas. I tried the Sotar because it was on sale at an amazing price and I have heard so many good things about it. I was stunned at being immediately able to paint lines, small points on a model, details that I normally reserved for a detail brush were now no longer off limits and with a minimum of effort. It is that precise. Don't get this as your sole airbrush as you get precision at the cost of area coating. You should get a standard airbrush (like the Patriot which I LOVE) and then switch to your Sotar when you want to get into the details of your model. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This T-shirt press works great. I paid extra for expedited shipping and it . This T-shirt press works great. I paid extra for expedited shipping and it arrived in 2 days. I pulled it out of the box, plugged it in and printed 100 shirts that night. I have used several different brands that were more expensive and this one works as well if not better. I have used it on t-shirts, bulky sweatshirts, and even put a team mascot on a quilt block with it. Only drawback to the clamshell design is that you have to watch your knuckles as you put your shirts on the base--especially bulky hoodies as it is easy to brush them on the hot top.
If you are having trouble with your print sticking and not coming off clean--a tip is to heat the shirt for several seconds before you put the transfer on it. The transfers peel off clean every time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
High-Quality Finish at Value. The low page count for these paper pads versus other sketch pads is because these are drawing weight and finish papers that are typically used for finished work or work that is going to be built up over time and needs to handle erasures--the finish is best preserved by minimizing abrasion to the surface of the paper but I find lead-holders with kneaded-rubber or artgum erasers will benefit from this paper's surface. I have not made extensive use of the bonus pencils but they did fill in some of the holes in my nice/budget pencil range. I learned long ago to always be aware of how drawing paper feels, and for the price this has a quality feel for ink, graphite, and colored leads. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great starter product. I love the sheen colors! This is a great kit for those who are just learning how to airbrush. I'm sold on the Americolor airbush colors (and food coloring) - it's one of the best I've seen on the market. The gold, green, blue and red sheens were our favorite - perfect for Christmas cookies. The only one we really don't like is the pearl sheen - it doesn't add any color. Perhaps mixing the pearl sheen with a solid color would work. I will warn you -- if you plan to freeze them - be really careful when you take them out. The condensation gets to the patterns and can blurry the design. We learned this the hard way at Christmas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best gel pens I've ever purchased at an amazing price. First off, I want to specify that I ordered the 60 pen set. I've tested every pen, and all work beautifully. I'm a pen addict and ordered these specifically for adult coloring books. I'm thrilled to have such a variety of colors to work with and I am even more thrilled to see that it's possible to get refills for them!
However, (and I didn't see a reason to lower my raging just because of this) beware - the box that the 60 pen set comes in arrived so damaged, I had to take the pen trays out and toss the box, simply because I got cut opening it. I wish it came in a nice plastic case, but the pens themselves work beautifully! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for beautiful, bright colors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Super Cute Case. The case is super cute and this picture doesn't do it justice. I was really impressed with the quality too - since sometimes these cases can be cheaply made. This one is definitely high quality and it rolls up well even when full of pencils.
One thing I noticed is that the pencils that came with the set don't look like the ones in the picture. But, that being said, they are great pencils. They go on smooth and blend really well. If I had one complaint it is that the wood used to create the pencils is too stiff - so when you go to sharpen them it cracks/splinters and the pencil lead breaks or falls out. You have to sharpen them very carefully. You can tell that the manufacturer had the same issue when they sharpened, because a few pencils in the set were splintered or had a wooden backside so that you couldn't actually use the pencil without breaking it off and re-sharpening. That being said, it wasn't anything detrimental, but I felt it was worth mentioning since in the description you are told that they won't break or crumble, but that isn't the case.
The colors that come with this carrying case are a good selection too. There's plenty of pinks, greens and blues and they are brightly colored, which will complement the sets I already have here at home. Because they go on so smoothly, it is perfect for advanced coloring books where you want to blend colors. I used a blending tool on them too and they spread really well. The pencils themselves don't erase well, but usually these soft core pencils have that same issue.
I did receive a discount to try this product out and I'm glad I got the opportunity to do so. The carrying case is super cute and well-crafted. No frays or tears. It's durable and definitely something that will last awhile. I've already carried it around the house and on the go and it is holding up quite well.
I definitely recommend this set as a gift or even just to purchase for yourself if you're into adult coloring books or sketching. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Overall, pretty nice. *I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.***
I was rather surprised by the quality of the bristles in this brush. They certainly do not leave any hairs behind, just like the product info says. They are also reasonably soft while still being firm enough to have decent control when painting. The handles are nice and smooth, and easy to hold. They feel sturdy, like they will hold up well. The handles of some other paintbrushes that I had started falling apart from washing them, with the paint peeling off. It made them difficult to use. These, however, do not seem like they will ever get to that point.
I do have two complaints about these, however. Most of the brushes are sturdy, but two of them were rather loose around the metal parts. They were very annoying to use, since the metal kept moving around every time I would try to paint. I think they could have used a bit more glue. Also, these brushes are much longer than I thought they would be, and the info did not make it clear. It seems it has been corrected to say that the handles are "long", but it was not like that when I bought these. The paintbrushes are generally about a foot long each, including the bristles. Personally, I prefer shorter handles, since I do a lot of detail work, so I was a little disappointed by the length.
The palette included is pretty basic, but it is sturdy and has a decent amount of wells for water or paint. It also has a hole for your thumb, in case you want to hold it, with non-slip ridges on either side. There are three different sized holes for holding brushes as well. Overall, I think this is a good quality set for people who are looking for something cheap and basic, with a good range of brush sizes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
One use...major failure. First off, the PZ-276 has no way of connecting to the compressor, even with all the parts that are included in this package, which is extremely frustrating. There is no adapter that will allow any of the hoses to be connected to the PZ-276 and the compressor, and the "instructions" are a pathetic Chinese attempt to translate into English some basic diagrams of the airbrush components, with references to a pressurized canister for the PZ-276, not the air compressor.
The PZ-360 airbrush can be connected to the air compressor, however, the valve body died on me after one usage, and I spent over an hour lividly waiting for the unpredictable moments when paint would actually come out when I depressed the trigger.
This kit needs to come with a coupon for an hour of anger-management counseling, because you will feel like being violent towards it if you have the experience I have, especially since I am using it for business, not a hobby, with real customer deadlines.
I need a solution to hooking up the PZ-276, and getting the PZ-360 working YESTERDAY! My expectation is that the PZ-276 will fail as well, given the experience so far. China should be banned from making these devices, or any other tools. You get what you pay for I guess. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
very cute glow in the dark gel candles without wicks. I got this and thought that I had gotten green and found this to be a blue color. I love the color of this and looks very nice. I just wish that it could last all night long. I placed this in some gel wax for candles and it is very nice. I am trying to make some glow in the dark gel candles for people for Christmas and want something very safe. I am using spice jars I found here and they work great. I want something that is safe around anyone and can be useful. This makes what I want as a soft glow and looks nice. I would purchase again if I run out. I am not placing any wicks in my jars as I want them to be safe around (kids and pets). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Check for loose bristles before using, but nice brushes and accessories. Everything came as pictured, including the knife, the large brush, a palette, and a sponge. The only complaint I have is that the large brush had some bristles loose. I noticed before I started painting and pulled them out. I made sure to do that with each brush before using it, and did not have any problems with them shedding during the painting process after that. I am happy with this for the price and will be using it a lot. I paint on canvas with acrylic paints mostly, sometimes on other surfaces but always with acrylic. I am not a professional but have been painting as a hobby for a while now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Sturdy case and a lot of colors. I ordered this ElectGeek set of 48 water coloring pencils with the Rose Clock patterned roll up case. The pencils fit nicely inside and are kept organized by a strip of elastic that is stitched down to make a slot for each one. The case is durable and stitched well. It fits into my on-the-go activity bag for my children and the pencils stay securely inside. I think the case will outlive the pencils, and it will accept our replacement pencils.
The pencils were not uniformly sharpened when the set arrived, but the lead is medium soft and the wood is shaved away with a sharpener without splitting. I find the pencils to not be overly waxy, but they are not the greatest at color blending. The large range of colors lends itself to making color shading a bit easier, however. The pigment goes on smoothly without scratching the paper. I find this set to be fantastic for kids or amateurs. An advanced artist might prefer something different.
The title of the product listing states that this is a Water Coloring Set. However, I do not see that mentioned anywhere else in the product description. I did try to blend colors with a wet paintbrush and I also tried to pre-moisten the paper before applying the pencils. Neither of those did anything at all.
Overall, I would give this set 4 stars for being such a wide range of colors and having a sturdy carrying pouch. I also like the medium soft pigment core that goes on smoothly.
I received these pencils for free in exchange for my honest review. I did not receive any other compensation, and I am not obligated to write a favorable review. I have used these pencils myself, and all words in this review are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a fun die set. I really like this die set. The only reason I did not rate this 5 stars was the word die (Ahoy There) in the set. Most word dies are backwards so that the side that shows is inside the die. This one the side that shows is on the outside of the die. What happens if you have plates on your die cutting machine that are very used there are many scratches on the plate. This can show up on your paper. Otherwise I think the set is well thought out. The octopus comes with the head and one tentacle. So you have to cut each tentacle separate. I found that better as I can place how many I have space for on my card. This set makes an excellent masculine card. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent product. This vinyl product has a plain, slate-gray finish. It adheres to smooth surfaces, not rough ones. It works great in the home or office for making labels that can stick to various surfaces without damaging them. And it is created so you can vary the wording, just as you would on an old-fashioned chalk board.
It can be cut into any shape you want. It is easiest using the cutting tool this company has created, but you can also use utility scissors, a razor blade or a box cutter.
You can write on it with either chalk or chalk-ink markers. You can wipe it clean with a chalk eraser, or you can use a damp sponge, wash cloth or paper towel.
I find this especially handy used as a write/erase board stuck to the refrigerator. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Versatility. I'm so glad I found these! I had seen them sold elsewhere, as individual pieces - and was shocked at the price. Every time I went to my local craft store, sold out. I was thrilled to have found them here - and the price was fantastic!
Each band is a good weight and feels substantial, great for mixed media creations, altered art, and/or jewelry. They are not made from thin aluminum. The words are etched pretty deeply. Although the letters are black it is not hard to change the color with a little acrylic paint. There are many different mediums available to also change the color of the metal, if you want to. These can be used in so many ways, for so many things. I love that they have a loop on each end - one end for hanging and one end for beads. These will be something I definitely order again...Heaven! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Somewhat Disappointed. I really, really wanted to love these markers, but don't. If you read the product details it is clear that these are not brush pens. I did, so I knew what to expect as far as that went. I saw a review on YouTube that described them as having vivid, bright colors. They do. I'm using this for Mandala and intricate design books, and was very excited about the dual tips for fine and broader detail. When I initially tested them, I thought the fine tip ends were going to be basically useless. The ink is very, very fine, almost like an ultra fine pen, and not suitable for any kind of coverage. I've since readvised my opinion to: they will work on some very small spaces. The other, larger tip, is very blunt. It would be great for large spaces, and would provide thorough coverage. Basically the dual ends are at extreme size spectrums, and for me, outside of the desired range I had hoped for. These pens are water based, which I have used before, however, they release a lot of ink and will inevitably leave spots, especially at the end of a stroke. I'm slightly surprised by this, and not sure if this is intentional or poor design. I would expect that most people desiring marker tips (not brush tips) would want a clean, even stroke and not obvious color blots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pretty but not the best. It's a very nice cartridge but the size instructions are some if the worst! Where cards are concerned the instructions for the outside die cut for the decorative part to be glued on the front, it gives 2 steps to do in programming as in " 1 + 35 " it doesn't say what the "1" is so it's assumed a necessary step in the cutting process but it's not! It turns out to be a totally different image that also gets cut in addition to what you want and waists paper! So you must be very very sure to cut out everything on cheap paper you don't like! So it's not very good with demensions at all! Practice first! Actually not one if these cartridges are good with demensions at all! Height is one thing but with is any ones guess and good paper gets waisted! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Washable and non-staining. The tubes are easy for my kids to grip and squeeze. I kept them on the side of our bathtub for over a year and the plastic tubes never rusted or cracked. The lids go on securely so that even when my kids play with the tubes in the bath, water does not enter the pain (the tubes just float).
Two of my children have sensory issues, so this has been such a great way for them to explore the texture and the mess. They can immediately rinse the paint off their hands as soon as they want. I mostly just let them paint themselves and the tub, but I did sometimes take them out in the backyard as well. Nothing was ever stained as the paint came off completely with water. One time I didn't rinse the shower right away and a little bit of soap was required to clean the grout in the tile, but it did come clean.
I had purchased these fingerpaints from Amazon a couple years ago, but no longer see Amazon as a seller. I paid $4.88 at that time and now the only seller is charging $78.19 + $5.09 shipping. This has got to be a mistake. As much as we LOVED the product, I will buy them at a local store this time instead of reordering them here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Is bigger, better. *This review assumes that you have at least some basic knowledge of the Cricut line from ProvoCraft. If you do not, I highly recommend that you do two things. 1) Visit the product line website through Provocraft and 2) Visit any number of scrapbooking clubs or just general scrapbooking message boards or websites. You can use your favorite search engine to locate one. The ProvoCraft site will introduce you to the product line, give technical specifications, and show you applications through pictures and graphics. The message boards from scrapbooking fanatics will provide you with real world usage ideas and give you a real feel for how the machine may or may not work for you.*
ProvoCraft introduced the Cricut Expression, meant to be an expansion of their smaller, more mobile Cricut Create product. The idea was to create a product, not meant for transport, that could do what the Cricut does, but on a larger scale. The improvement to the LCD screen is meant to further enhance the product, and now "shows" better than the original screens.
Is bigger better? Well that's only a question you can answer. Is it worth the extra money? (as much as $200 more?) and further, what to do with your existing smaller Cricut?
First, for non-scrapbooking uses, you may find that the larger Cricut Expression has real application in a wide variety of settings - schools, school projects, promotions, etc. The fact remains, being able to cut larger sized letters and artwork has big advantages when you're creating large items for people to view from a distance. But you cannot ignore the added advanatages of a larger machine in the scrapbooking world either. While you might not choose to create huge letters for every project, the ability to do so can really only be viewed as a positive. Additionally, as the Cricut cartridge library expands and becomes more complex, you will find the larger cuts to be somewhat freeing. Cutting a "character" for example, can be a frustrating thing when it comes time to assemble very small parts on a page. Having the larger option allows you to really give some pop to a page.
The good news for all Cricut clients is that ProvoCraft had the good sense to make a product that accepts the same cartridges as older models. Can you imagine the furor if you had to go back to buying the same type of cartridges at upwards of $50 each in order to get the same results on the Expression. Here, ProvoCraft is banking on enough people wanting to make larger items that folks will end up owning both. The secondary market for the smaller Cricuts is now booming. And by the way, replacement blades fit both machines. Another plus.
And yes, selling your other, smaller Cricut is certainly an option. You may create a real opportunity for someone to own a Cricut that otherwise couldn't afford a new one. Donation to a school or church makes sense too. Or, keep it......
See, the original Crucut was made to be portable. And you will find that it's far more portable than the Expression. Not to mention, the Expression takes up considerably more table top space. No, it doesn't look like it will, but wait until you get it out of the box and put it on your craft table, especially if you put it next to your smaller Cricut. And think about this: When you head off to a crop, what is the one thing that's usually somewhat at a premium when you get to your "spot" at the crop........ space.
They do make rolling cases for the Expression, and these are probably a worthwhile investment if you intend to own one Cricut machine and you intend to tote the thing around. The cases offer protection and ample space for cartridges and accessories. The Expression is heavy, so you'll enjoy the wheels. Yes, there are people that tote their Expressions to crops, but you may find that keeping it at home for your projects works best in conjunction with transporting your smaller unit to crops.
Expression cuts on mat sizes 12 X 12 or 12 X 24 (sold separately). Mats come in packs, usually 3 per, and the purpose of the mat is to hold the piece you are cutting, firmly in place. These mats do lose their tackiness over time, and you will need to replace the mats with more frequent use. (Note, tackniess in this sense means stickiness, not fashion faux pas!) With the Cricut Expression, you can cut in Portrait or Landscape mode.
Now about the price. Amazon's price is pretty good (the vendor), and far better than you will find from ProvoCraft itself. Shopping around for this item will be beneficial to you.
Note that the Expression can be utilzed with a computer (as can the older model). The new Gypsy, now out ($299 or a bit less online), promises to revolutionize scrapbooking - and will work with any of the Cricuts. I shudder at the $500 retail pricetag for the Cricut expression. $300 range seems reasonable for all that the machine will do, especially for the avid scrapbooker. Price drops to at least the $299 level are frequent. Coupons generally do not work on ProvoCraft items at places like Michaels. If you want to purchase a new one on EBAY, do your research and select sellers that offer NEW IN BOX (abbreviated NIB) and have nothing less than excellent seller ratings.
Don't overlook the other applications, now that you have a larger size. Science Fair displays, sineage, multitude of craft projects and even pumpkin carving, and yes, that's right, I said Pumpkin Carving. I've seen folks transfer some of these Cricut images onto the face of a pumpkin.
Is bigger better? In this instance, it is - IF you're inclined to create larger fonts and images. But, if after considering your scrapbook needs, you don't think you'll really have the need for larger anything, skip the product, head to a crop, and borrow a little Expression time from someone who toted theirs along. My guess is almost every group will have one.
And there's another idea... if you've got a group, maybe split the cost and rotate it month to month to the host house, letting the host enjoy it for a month and allowing the group to use it communally at each crop.
Pricing Assistance: Do not pay more than $299.00 plus tax for this item. The retailer at Amazon actually has it for less, AND at retail places like Michaels, wait for the sale. Unless you have money to burn, paying $499.00 for the Expression is entirely too much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very decorative but doesn't cut cleanly. Cottage Cutz sells an amazing variety of decorative dies. This particular example, the Carousel Silhouette die yields four pieces of paper: the carousel silhouette which measures about 3.5 inches in width; and three pony cut-outs. Text-weight (60 lb) paper seems to yield the cleanest cut. When I attempted to cut regular cardstock (80 lb) with this die, I had to finish the cut with my trusty #11 X-Acto blade.
Most Cottage Cutz dies come with a thin piece of sticky-backed foam that you fit over the die face. That's all the preparation that is necessary to use their dies. I attempted to cut this die with my Sizzix Grand Calibur machine, but it didn't yield a completely clean cut, even when I used a shim. The glitter card stock that I used for the ponies was especially resistant to being cut with this die.
Please see customer image above for an example of a birthday greeting card that was made with this die. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Five Stars. love them--I'm in the middle of painting SIX 36" x 48" canvas murals for our church and was running low on paints[imagine!!!] . Went on Amazon to order more paints & these were one of the first I checked on. Since I'd used them before, I ordered them immediately. These paints came in less than a week AND before I ran out. These paints are rich quality, vibrant and perfect are these murals AND ARE A GREAT PRICE I will be re-ordering these acrylics again. I've added two pictures of one of the murals so you can see the beautiful vibrant colors.
THANK YOU!
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Acrylic-Paint-Set-Artist-Quality-Paints-for-Painting-Canvas-Wood-Clay-Fabric-Nail-Art-Ceramic-Crafts-12-x-12ml-Heavy-Body-Colors-Rich-Pigments-Professional-Supplies-by-MyArtscape/dp/B00X3O70B2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Acrylic Paint Set - Artist Quality Paints for Painting Canvas, Wood, Clay, Fabric, Nail Art, Ceramic & Crafts - 12 x 12ml Heavy Body Colors - Rich Pigments - Professional Supplies by MyArtscape</a>. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
False Advertising - Hair all over my item. This product was not as described. Product came with old sticker residue of someone with the initials MBL and tons of blond hair stuck to it as well. All the items were randomly thrown in the box as if I purchased this item from a garage sale. This product was advertised as Used - Very Good Condition and the description stated that the product was in great condition except for the box was damaged. Had I known that I would get such a beat up machine, I would have added the extra $40 and purchased the Starter Bundle. As a result, I do not have the machine I needed for this weekend and will buy my machine someplace else. To top it off, the Amazon customer service representative could have cared less about my inconvenience, simply offering to send me a return shipping label. I would rate this as zero stars, but there wasn't option for how upset I am about this order. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
skip the washing machine method. First of all these prices are insane.. go to your local grocery store or craft store for 2.99 a box.
Second, make sure your fabric is cotton! If it is a blend or completely synthetic this will not work - there are synthetic fabric dyes just google it.
I use Rit dyes to color both fabrics and other natural fibers for my business. I have tried other 'professional' dyes that required mixing in other chemicals and constant attention. They were all a waste of time and money. I always come back to Rit to fix the mess left by other products.
Perhaps others have left their own suggestions but what I have found with Rit is that you should use a stock pot or plastic tub with hot water to open up the fibers in the fabric so they grab the dye. If you are going to be using more than a gallon of water, add a second pack for good measure (when you buy it at normal prices this isn't out of the question). Add the suggested amount of salt no matter what (non iodized table salt seems to work best but I don't know why) - and add vinegar if it seems to be stubborn because it helps set the dye (like dying an easter egg).
Finally with deeper colors like black and red it might take hours to get the shade you want which is one reason why the washing machine method does not work (the other reason being the mess it leaves in your machine! No need for the mess when you can just empty a tub into the STAINLESS STEEL sink when you're done with no drama). If your fabric has only turned a shade of gray/purple/blue when you check it, then you may need to let it soak over night; making sure to stir it to keep it even especially if its not all submerged. Its better to give it extra time than to waste yours by giving up after an hour/wash cycle, AND lose your garment in the process.
I rinse it with cold water and wash it normally. I have successfully refreshed all of my black cotton clothes using this dye and some patience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
a sharp and really quickly and nicely. You don't have to keep trying to sharpen . These come pre sharpened and are very nice to use.. You don't have to keep trying to sharpen it like you would a cheap pencil. These are made of high quality; I broke one on purpose so I could see how they sharpen and I was surprise . You don't have to keep trying to sharpen it like you would a cheap pencil. These are made of high quality lead and wood and I love the way they sharpen. The colors are really nice and vibrant on paper. I gave them to my son to take to school for part of his school supplies and he loves them. the variety of colors are very nice and these are just as good if not better than the competitor colored pencils that you would buy in a store.
Disclaimer I was offered this product is a discounted rate to review honestly and with an unbiased opinion for which I have done | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Palette for home and away. The Martin Mijello palette is a heavy duty work horse able to withstand the harsh (aka teenage) treatment of being flung around in an unpadded backpack. It is well suited to both plein air & studio sessions. Though I won't say it's completely airtight, I will say the lid snaps tightly closed and locks into place helping the paint stay moister longer than most lidded palettes. Paint does not leak to the outside of the palette, however if the wells have too much liquid in them then they do leak from well to well. There is long trough at the high end of the wells between each row to help catch the liquid as you pull the brush out of the well. There are 33 bright white slanted wells, each measuring 1" x 1 1/2" (2.54 x 3.81cm).
It comes with a mixing tray made of a slightly less bright not as sturdy plastic. This tray is NOT attached to the palette and is meant to be removed to make mixing more convenient. Therefore, it just sits inside the palette and may slide out when the lid is opened. The plastic of both the tray and the wells stain easily. At the moment I am using <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mission-Gold-Water-Color-Set-34-Colors/dp/B00BFCGF3I/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mission Gold Water Color Set, 34 Colors</a> which are probably more intensely colored than any other watercolor on the market and could have something to do with the amount of staining.(BTW this palette is perfect for this set and the paint is beautiful) Personally I do not use the tray for mixing because I've tried everything to get a smooth puddle going, but to no avail because of the type of plastic it is. (Thus the reason for the loss of 1 star) After buying at least a dozen palettes I am glad I finally found this one. I'd recommend it to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Worked great. I tried this immediately on receiving it. I have a very nice off white wood table that my grandkids sit at to eat, do crafts, etc., and the last time they were all here they used sharpies to color with and they failed to put a paper underneath their coloring sheets, which we always do but somehow slipped up this time. Needless to say the top of the table was covered in every color of sharpie imaginable. So upon the Insta Lifts arrival I sprayed it on the table top. I waited maybe a full minute and then wiped it off. The permanent marker came off very easily. Also I sprayed it on some rust spots on the bathtub...from letting the water drip due to the extremely cold weather we had been having...that's what you do in the country....anyhoo, I let the spray soak the spot for several minutes....I wiped with a rag and some of it came off so I grabbed a Brillo pad and it came off easily using the brillo pad...I will probably buy this again. It has worked for me just fine so far and I can't wait to try it on some other things it claims to remove. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Vivid water color set. Colors are vivid, be sure to use smooth water color paper for the best results. If you want alcohol markers, this is not what you want. Use one of these markers and get varied intensities of color by adding more or less water. Don't think of these as Alcohol markers; these blend best with water. Be sure to let sections of one color to dry completely before painting next to it with a different color. These colors reactivate with water. I am very pleased with this product. It is far less intimidating to learn to water color paint with these than with water color sets because the fine brush gives you lots of control as to where the color is painted. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
but I loved them. Only my husband thought they were ugly. I bought this to paint up some ugly yellow parlor chairs I'd bought. I say ugly, but I loved them. Only my husband thought they were ugly. While I initially thought the coverage was quite good, I found over time that it was missing spots and fading a lot as it dried. The color is also VERY dark. I would say almost black. I used 4 cans of spray on one chair so far and haven't even finished covering it. It also dries VERY stiff so doesn't feel that nice.
BUT - I am not totally disappointed. I think with a bit of prep and taking it more slowly (thinner layers and longer drying time between layers) I may get the desired effect. I am going to sand down the upholstery a little bit and see if I can salvage it. Otherwise I will have to try something different with the second chair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great results with some unexpected colors. I used the olive green (2 packages) on a pair of bright yellow capris. You could see the color develop over time. I stirred often (in my stainless steel laundry sink). After 30 minutes I added a pair of old yard work shorts that have stains. I only left them in 30 minutes and you can see the color difference. This is fine as it makes the stains less noticeable. Very happy with the olive green color. The original yellow thread on the capris looks great!
I used 3 packs of velvet black on 4 items. This time all the fabrics immediately turned a deep black color in the dye bath. The first was a pair of bright purple corduroy pants, 98% cotton (bought online and somewhat surprised at how bright they were when I got them,). The color came out a rich inky blue. Gorgeous. Although still purplish, they are less bright than before. I feel like I could actually wear these in public now. :-). The shirt was 100% rayon, originally a light gray color with an orange bleach stain. It came out black. The 100% cotton cardigan had an animal print on vertical stripes of black, grey, and white (hideous!). It came out a nice grey-black shade. You can still see the animal print underneath but it is wearable! On a whim, I dyed a burnt orange sweater 60% cotton and 40% acrylic in the black dye bath. It turned a gorgeous golden brown! Surprising results but a pretty color.
I would definitely use this dye again. Don't skimp on the amount of dye, and add extra salt. I used 1/2 cup each time. I am happy with the results even though I got unexpected blue and brown as well as black from the velvet black dye. All these items are now wearable instead of going into the goodwill bin. Ps- easy cleanup. I taped some plastic around the sink to protect the countertop. No mess at all. Sink cleaned up with no stains. Used stainless steel tongs and they are fine too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
BRISTOL -LIKE PAPER FOR DRY BRUSHING ONlY. The only thing good about this paper is the smooth surface. It does not perform up to the standards of professional watercolor paper. When using this paper, one should consider it to be similar to Bristol. You will not be able to do any lifting at all. Your first heavy wet n wet wash will immediately cause the paper to rise up like a sunami and separate from the two unglued sides. The paper will never go back to original even when completely dry. This paper is at best only suitable for the dryest of dry brushing. This paper will take you a step back in your watercolor journey. If you want to lose confidence in your ability, this paper will be perfect for you. My favorite new paper is the Moulin du Roy by Canson. I wish we had a USA distributor. I also still like Fabriano hot press and have not had any issues with it. Getting back to the Fluid, I think the whole program is a big PR one. It is done with mirrors and lights. The combination of paper and paint add up to a perfect zero. If you are serious about your watercolor art, Fabriano, Moulin du Roy, Arches, all make excellent blocks as well as sheets. Daniel Smith and Winsor Newton are my main two paint brands, BUT, I buy by pigment classifications and not names. Check carefully since pigments for many colors have changed and will not produce the same results to which you have been accustomed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Good Choice For Budding Young Artists. Having worked in an art store during my intrepid youth as an art student, paper pads like this always cost a little more. As a 20+ year graphic designing professional who deals with paper on a daily basis, I would say this is lighter than the 50 lb. claim on the product page. However, there is no sign of that claim on the actual pad, so perhaps this is a typo. In an ideal world, for market and paint, I would recommend a heavier stock. With that said, I do like the smooth textured finish of the paper, conducive for rendering with markers and pencils.
I don't think it's ideal for watercolor as it would buckle, but it's adequate other media. My 13 year old, who is a budding artist, tried it out using markers and reported that it does not bleed through, but it's no better than regular copy paper. I would concur that this is average paper, but it's contained in a pad with an enticing cover and would be wonderful for young children just exploring art. I think the price point is about right for a product of this nature, with its standard sized sheets. It's not great paper, but it doesn't claim to be more than it is.
~ Kort | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice Pochade Box. Overall, I'm very happy with this pochade box. It's the first one I've ever used, so I really don't have anything to compare it to. It's nicely made, easily portable and small (I ordered the Large box), which is a nice fit for me. I went with a pochade box because I already had a nice Manfrotto tripod. I would have given this 5 stars and perhaps I'm being picky but I read that there were magnets along the right side of the box that would hold the small side tray in place. My box does not have magnets, nor is there a place for them on the right side. There are magnets on the top of the box to store the tray when it is not being used. If these same magnets were used along the right side of the box, it would help stabilize the side tray. As it is, it does not lay flat once I put brushes on it, so they tend to roll off. Obviously, I place a barricade of sorts to they don't roll off the tray, still it's a bit of a hinderance. Still, I would recommend this and hope to have it for a long time, however, if and when I do purchase another pochade box, the silly side tray may make a difference in which brand i buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Treasure from Faber castell. I've bought this 60 set POLYCHROMOS tin through some other online store @ decent price plus 6 additional colors in open stock (Burnt carmine, Alizarin crimson, dark flesh, light flesh, cinnamon and copper) .Actually i tempted to buy 120 color set but many castoffs or near identical colors you can't differentiate in 120 set .so this 66 colors are more than enough for me.
Many prismacolor enthusiasts are complaining about hardness of this pencils, I wonder this is pretty soft with oil based leads need different pressure application than prismacolor. The color output is very detailed deep and more natural than prismacolor,however prisma's are more vivid and unnatural but you can achieve realism in prisma's depends on artists.
Coming back to quality
1. This pencils are unparalleled never ever face a single breakage even using cheap quality sharpener.
2. To achieve very fine details this is your go to color pencils, (prismacolor is horrible while sharpening).
3.plenty of natural skin tone colors like all 3 flesh colors(light,medium,dark)also cinnamon,pompein red, burnt carmine,burnt ochre,sangiune,walnut brown etc. are excellent for portraits pretty much match with prismacolor skin tones.
4. Come back to red's this Faber castell polychromos have the widest range of reds among all the artist grade color pencils even better than prisma.for example this dark red put prismacolor's crimson red in to shame also red violet, magenta, scarlet, madder all are gorgeous indeed true colors, However prismacolor's Tuscan red is unique brownish red is better than polychromos burnt carmine.
5. Come back to greens this polychomos had many natural greens like chrome green opaque, olive green yellowish, pine green, light green all re superb for natural floral drawings.
6. This 60 set doesn't have much browns and greys only walnut, Vandykes, burnt ochre, raw sienna and 4 more greys compare to prisma it's very less but in 120 set you can get full range of browns.
7. Polychromos black is the deepest black color pencil even better than Derwent drawing's black, but white is not as opaque as Derwent drawing or prisma,polychromos white is translucent more suitable for classic look on toned papers.
8.it's more value for money than prisma actually because of this pencils sturdiness in lead it will not wear out so easily, so it's 3 times more lifetime than prismacolor.but price wise its expensive than prismacolor(132 prisma set sold for 97$some time back compare to 96$ polychromos 60 set)
Overall it's very very high quality color pencils with marvelous deep color application suitable for artist to amateur(i personally advise don't waste this pencils for adult coloring etc because for adult coloring plenty of cheap color pencils will give you same result) this pencils are meant for professionals or semi pro. This is the treasure from Faber castell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
They Don't Spill, But They Could Screw On Better. We originally had the Melissa and Doug paint cups with 4 colors and I was looking to expand my toddler's palette to include more colors. These paint cups come in 10 colors that match with the Crayola Tempera colors: red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, purple, brown, black, and white. They are air tight so the paints will not dry out and the lids are designed with an inside beveled edge so that if the cups are knocked over the paint will not spill out. They have a nice audible snap too so that you know it's closed. The only thing that I don't like on these as opposed to the Melissa and Doug paint cups is that the lids don't screw on very well. It's more of a pop on, with a slight twist. It doesn't seem to be a problem with spillage, but it really could be designed better so the lids can be put on and taken off easier. Otherwise, these are great paint cups that we should get plenty of years from. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Five Stars. I got mine at a big name craft store with a 50 percent off coupon so it was even cheaper than this, but this price is worth it as well considering all you get. I just recently got the Winsor Newton Compact 14 pan http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NO2YT0I?psc=1 again not from amazon and with a coupon, thinking the quality paint would be better but I keep reaching for this Sakura palette. I really love to colors a lot more. Great product, love the removable palette and all the space for mixing colors and the water brush you get with it. Great design, highly recommend.
Update 6/9/16 - This was very well loved and I still recommend this palette for beginners. However, after getting a taste of using artist grade watercolor pigments it became very apparent that these colors are a bit on the chalky side and not as translucent, a bit more like gouache. But it's still a solid buy and great for travel. I do love the design of this box and wish I could find an empty one like this that I could put pans into. I will most likely squeeze my artists grade paints into this once the wells are empty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great Breast cancer awareness set. This is truly a great set. I love the little pins, i gave them to some survivors at my fire depts. breast cancer awareness night and they loved it. I loved the cute stickers everyone that walked in got one and they absolutely loved them. I made sure to give all the survivors a sticker that showed others the battle that they overcame. I loved the keychain as well its so cute and shows everyone that fighting cancer is like a boxing match, you keep getting knocked down but you get back up and keep fighting. I recommend this product to anyone who may have an event or anyone who knows anyone with breast cancer. I received this product for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Loved painting this . I bought this at my local craft store and started painting as soon as I got home. This is my third painting in the "Paint by number" series. It is a very addictive painting. Loved the way the painting came to life as the colors filled in. It does require a good amount of time and patience to finish it though. The paints are sufficient(I still have a lot of paint left) so don't be afraid to use them generously.
The only downside is that the light colors need two to three coats to hide the print on the board, which sometimes is a little annoying. Also,the brush that comes with it is of average quality.
Overall this product is super fun to do. I really like their quality as compared to other brands out there.
So go ahead and indulge yourself in it. It really brings out the artist in you :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Best cutting machine I've owned. I've owned several different kinds of cutting machines in the past and this one is the best. I thought it was easy to learn and it does what it is supposed to do. I even cut veg tan leather with mine, it takes a few passes and I have to lower the deep cut blade on the second pass but it works. The only annoying thing I've found is having to go online in order to use the scanncut canvas software, I wish I could just load it on my computer instead. Also sometimes when you load an svg in the canvas website it works great and sometimes I have to use a jpg, the pic file don't always trace 100% accurate and need a little adjusting. I have cut ridiculously tiny letters in vinyl with this machine and they always turn out perfect. I threw away my Cricut and Cameo after using Scanncut2 for a couple of months, it's worth every penny I paid for it. I don't buy new mats I just spray a light mist of spray glue to refresh the stickiness. I've heard some people use basting glue to re-sticky their mats as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Pencils for coloring? Who knew. I already had my own set of pencils that I just recently ordered. Then I decided to order some for my daughter and my dad. Pretty much all different pencils. When I ordered my dad his pencils, I'd like them so much more than the ones I had just received that I reordered another set for myself! I wish there were a few more colors, but you really don't need that many more. I love how there's an eraser and a sharpener built in the case. And the ease of it rolling up is great! My other pencils I couldn't take anywhere cuz they're in a cup but now I have a nice snazzy case so my coloring is now portable! Thank you so much for the great pencils! :-). I would definitely recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Lives up to the hype. I had been eying these paints for a while now, but wasn't sure I could justify spending so much on quality paints before I was good at painting. I was finally pushed over the edge after watching a Youtube video where the artist demonstrated these in action and pointed out that each 15ml tube can refill the half-pan plastic containers I already had about 7 times each. This made me realize I was getting even more actual paint per dollar than I got buying the cheap beginners set I was starting out with.
The quality of paint is as good as it was hyped up to be. They blend the way your art teacher told you colors should, and they don't turn into a rock after a day like the cheap stuff does. Unless they raise their prices, I'll continue buying these in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful easel, but be careful. This is a very nice easel. Wife loves it. Truly is beautiful.
However, I would advise you to check the gold leg support screws(knobs?) for the first few months of ownership. We had it fall down a few times because they seem tight when you set it up, but then seem to loosen while you are not around, causing the whole thing to topple. Not sure if this was the wood acclimating to the environment? I dunno, but it happened a lot for the first several months. They need some better way to ensure that the legs are not going to collapse, other than brute force tightening the little knobs, which would dent the wooden legs if you do that too many times.
It would certainly be five starts if it were not for this little issue, and this issue is no reason to not purchase it. Still highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Need an engineering degree. The glued edges are serious business. There is a corner of the pad that is about an inch (on the 5 x 7 pad) that is not glued so you can slide a razor up under the side to slice through the glue to get the paper out. But let me tell you, I used a brand new blade and the paper actually got sliced, too. The paper is thick, and the blade was new, so the blade slid right through part of the edges of the first few sheets and wrecked them. That's a real disappointment. Sure I can trim the edges, but I wanted 5 x 7 for a reason. The paper itself has a nice surface, with a "tooth" to it. It is absorbent, BUT not for scrubbing or repeated dampening. For my purposes, using Micron pens and gel pens to do Zentangles, it is a great surface. I'm just really disappointed it is so hard to get the paper out. Knowing this, I would not buy it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Odd name-Great color. Ah...caput mortuum. So 16th century. Whatever your medium of choice, you need this in your palette of colors. It's not brown or wine but somewhere in between. I'm a rank amateur artistically and I'm sure you talented folk can mix up something that comes very close. But, I am not like you. I need the actual color. Just the name alone intrigued me enough to first score a tube of oil paint, then water color, now watercolor pencil. Believe me when I tell you I am surprised at how many times I have reached for this color, applied it selectively and have become convinced that it's presence was just the perfect touch my work needed. Oh, and Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils are very high quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
And if you wait until the point of assembly of each point you may be disappointed as I was that the final piece to go . This desk is OK. The price is attractive. But It takes about 1.5 hours to completely assemble. And if you wait until the point of assembly of each point you may be disappointed as I was that the final piece to go in, the table top had a huge chipped area on the bottom side. The packaging was in pretty rough shape, but nothing major. Just roughed up some. So I did not check it over thoroughly. While installing the table top I noticed it had a huge chip in the bottom corner on the under side. You can feel it. I am sure Amazon would allow me to send the desk back for a refund. But who wants to take the time to disassemble this thing and try and get it all back in the box. I'll pass.
Over all the desk looks fine. The damage on mine is hidden, so that helps a bit. Though I did pay full price for something I should have gotten a clearance price on.
I suggest you take a close inventory and check each part over very well. If you find damage work out the return prior to assembly.
I need one more desk for an other child's room. Not sure if I will order this one or not.
My 10 year old son does love the desk. He uses it every night. We assembled it together. So it was a bonding moment in that respect. He loves to draw, and this desk seems to be the ticket for that sort of thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
GREAT easel - useful, versatile, sturdy, and easy to set up. WE LOVE THIS.
Our entire family dabbles in painting - some to more depth than others. I ordered this large easel to accommodate some *very* large canvases we have. Features I really like about the easel:
It's a pretty easy set up. When this arrived, I handed the box (including directions) to my ten year old. He has a great interest in putting things together, so I knew he'd pay attention to the directions. He had the entire easel up -- WITH a canvas in it, in about twenty minutes. By the way, the easel came with a screwdriver for assembly. I did not realize that, and it wasn't necessary -- we have the tools, but it was a time saver.
It will hold a large variety of sizes and depths of canvas. I got this, as I said, to accommodate some very large canvases. But the painting my son chose (in the image) is a smaller, very thin canvas. It was still held in place securely.
The trays are very handy. VERY. With this easel, you can take it near anywhere and have all the space you might need to lay down a palette or set some extra tubes of paint.
It FOLDS. This will be very helpful for storage here, but I also like the idea of taking the easel with us to the botanical gardens or other parks.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. Any opinion is mine alone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful feathers. These feathers are better than I expected! There were way more in the roll than I had hoped there would be and they were all in great condition. The color is beautiful and they have a nice glow to them. I will be using them for my dream catchers that I make and I know they will be a great addition! I nanny for children with autism and one is really into nature. I gave a couple to him so he could hold them and "shred" them as he does (shreds paper, anything he can get his hands on). He held the feathers all day and carried them around with him wherever he went! His nerutypical brother saw them and thought they were great so I ended up having to bring some for him as well! lol! Would recommend to anyone looking to craft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
An excellent item. Similar to the more expensive Niji waterbrush. An excellent item. Similar to the more expensive Niji waterbrush, with a few differences. Pentel's opening is wide, allowing you to fill it with anything you want much more easily, its shape prevents it from rolling around on a flat surface, and its cap is much more secure.
Something to watch out for:
If you want to fill it with water, it is pretty straight forward.
However, if you would like to fill it with ink, there is a couple of things to keep in mind (this goes for all similar waterbrushes). If you fill it with acrylic ink - or any other waterproof ink - it will get ruined very quickly. Whenever some of the ink dries, it will not be reconstituted. Because of this, waterproof ink will eventually choke your brush and render it useless. This also goes somewhat for pigment-based ink, as particles of pigment have a tendency to slowly collect in very narrow parts of the brush. If you want to use these brushes with ink, I recommend using non-waterproof dye-based ink. Higgins seems to work well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Probably more suited for experienced watercolor brushers. First off I would like to thank Buyartosh for giving me the ability to critique their product while giving me a great value for art supplies. I have created some wonderful things at my own leisure and for that I thank them. If I had to critique them on their watercolor pen brushes however I would say this. As a beginner with water coloring I do not think this was the set for me. I tend to pick up anything art related very quickly but found for coloring and shading with this set to be an extremely tedious chore. The brush or tip is extremely soft and the brush consistently pours making a mess. IMO one of these should be different either the tip should be more firm like a medium tip or the ink should be dispensed evenly at your own control allowing you to work in the color you have already put onto paper. As a general statement not just a Buyartosh exclusive critic but why do these sample/basic packs always come with several colors you are highly unlikely to use. Gray, Brown, and Black vs perhaps a more vibrant and exotic color more likely to make your packs stand out? As a whole the quality is fair I am just not sold on this particular set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Recommended. I've tried a bunch of travel/pocket/compact paletes of watercolor in the last few years and this is so far my favorite. Can't really beat it for the price. The paints are great for student-grade (not to be confused with professional paints, which have much richer pigment, more light-fast and wonderfully transparent) and the palette shape and size is perfect for on-the-go sketching and painting. While these are similar or better to any student-grade paints, they are still inferior to most if not all professional-grade paint, so as long as you're not making professional art to be sold or permanently kept, you'll do great with this. This kit is what I recommend my friends who want to start watercolor to get. The number of different paints you get is plenty, you'll learn better and faster to mix your own colors (and therefore understand how colors behave) in a limited set up like this, without redundant pigments to confuse you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great fun for kids of all ages. I bought this for my 5 and 10 year old boys for Christmas. On Christmas day we sat down and made all the markers--each of us taking turns. We had a lot of fun doing it. My boys were completely enthralled. I used it to help teach color theory--i.e. yellow + blue makes green etc. And then I showed them what happens when you add a color's complement--from small amounts, like just a few drops, to larger amounts.
We made many non-standard colors that my kids named: straw/gold, goblin green, cutie orange, stormy grey and so on. If you mix equal parts of the three primary colors, you get grey. Deviating from the standard formulas made it a lot more fun. I'm back to buy a refill pack. I will be buying these as gifts for birthday parties for the next year or more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Dream pen. I first saw this pen on the duty free catalog of an international flight. I felt like a child, it looked like a " Princess'Pen," I liked it so much that I wanted to buy ten to give as gifts upon my arrival at the destination, but there were only two available. The two friends I gave them were in awe by the pens' beauty and sophistication. On my flight back home I wanted to buy one for me but there was none so, upon arrival, I checked at Amazon and ordered many of the same pen. I found out that they also come in black and rose, so I also got black for male friends. Now, I have mine and lots of others to give as gifts not only on my next trip but also to my friends in the US. They are a smash!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wow! what a high value item. this set far exceeded our expectations!... some reviewers spoke of poor quality and uneven cut tips...not our experience, whatsoever... this is a very high quality set... very well made and very robust; i attempted to pull out bristles on each one of the 23 brushes(2 are foam) and could not extract a single nylon bristle... all tips are cut clean & straight, there is a full variety of sizes and styles, and just an awesome set at a terrific value for the arts & craftser, the craftsman, the tinkerer, the beginner artist, etc. ... a truly fantastic set...worth much more than the $5.26 as add-on item... i would say easily worth $20!
very pleased... Thank you! :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I want to draw on everything. I bought these for a few reasons, I work at a school and they will be fun to use at our summer camp, but first and foremost I'm hosting a birthday party and thought it would be fun to include writing/drawing. A lot of people have someone write/draw on a wall in their home be it a chalk painted all, or even a regular wall. I'm a renter and obviously can't do anything permanent unless I paint over it after the fact. These will be perfect for using on my giant bathroom mirror and windows. I've already tested them on both and I love them, my friends are going to really enjoy it. Looks beautiful on both surfaces, easy to use, just takes a little bit to get them going at first. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Amazing. I haven't used a better light box than this right here. The led creates such a vibrant, consistent light for the whole surface area. I've been using it with 2 and 3 layers of card stock and nothing has proven to be too thick just yet. The best part is how slim and portable this thing is! I can tuck it away in one of my desk cubbies like its one of my sketch books. It has a fabric cover that doesn't compromise it's slenderness at all, which is nice. I did get marker on the top panel which wiped off super easy. This board is the best investment I've made and has already gotten tons of use. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a slim, portable and super efficient light board. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great fabric marker. Ink doesn't bleed a ton. Ink is very pigmented and soaks into material very well. The very tip of the marker is thin enough for some decent details, but the bulk of the tip is thick enough to distribute ink quickly/thickly. I used this for to decorate 2 jersey pillow cases. I used 2 pens for the project: each pen still has a decent amount of ink in them for other projects but I wanted to use the "freshest" ink along with fresh tips to keep my project as crisp as possible. The amount of ink distributed a centimeter thick line (for my design) at least 10 feet long no problem with plenty ink to spare for another project (if that helps anyone judge how much ink is in the pen).
Ink sets very well and runs through the wash without fading/peeling/cracking. I had done another project years back with same marker and whenever I felt like the design was less crisp I just touched it up with a pen and reset it with an iron. Very easy maintenance.
I hope this review helps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
good for high visibility writing. This is a single marker which is designed for use with chalkboard paint or paper. It has a liquid base and filters through a fiber tip much like a whiteboard marker. You need to shake it well and wait for the liquid to disperse to the tip. It will dry out if you leave the cap off so be careful to treplace the cap properly (I made this mistake and lost a marker).
The main benefit of this marker over chalk is that is that it is much brighter and smoother. It's like writing on a chalkboard with liquid paper. The main deficit is that it is more prone to "ghosting" when you wipe off the surface with only water or water and mild soap. I used this on vinyl chalkboard contact paper. It was very clear and easy to read, but plain water cleaning did leave a faint image which I cleaned off with whiteboard marker cleaner. If you hate ghosting, then you may want to use plain chalk on your chalkboard. It will be fainter, but it'll be easier to clean off without faint ghosts.
If you infrequently write on chalkboard or need high visibility, this is an excellent choice. If you're very frequently making changes or doing trivial things which don't need to be seen (such as having children draw pictures very often), then you will want to invest in a stronger cleaner or use regular chalk.
Note: I was given a free sample of this product for my assessment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I saw the light. OMG!!! This is the coolest freakin' thing in the world!!!! They say size doesn't matter, and their right. It Doesn't look like much, but it explodes with white light in your hand. My friend could even see the glorious light on my face when she came. In the room, it was just me and this super thin light board, them Asians in Hong Kong pack great stuff in little packages. its so cute and thin, I simply can't believe how much it puts out,,,the brightness is unreal. The adjustable brightness is a great feature, when i got it first,,,, i had to figure it out,,, i just sat there making it go up and down with my finger, up down up down over and over till I learned to control it. And it fits in my bag. Portability is important, sometimes i whip my little board out when I'm drawing in public and people stop and stare, its a real scene,man. I know they're all just jealous. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Works, but be patient. I used this to detail a prop pistol from the video game Halo.
Clean the surface well, or it won't bond well.
You don't need to be generous with this stuff, a little goes a LONG way.
rub it on, let it dry for an hour.
Buff the shine how you want it.
WAIT. WAIT FOR DAYS. DO NOT HANDEL. If you do, you'll notice that the wax will rub off. I got it to not rub off on my pistol after letting it sit in a cool, air conditioned environment for 7 days.
**UPDATE**
It's been several months since using the product on my prop and its holding up well. The prop went through a few conventions and sweaty hands but has shown no signs of coming off. The material it was bonded to is plastic, smooth cast 300 to be precise. It's worked great. My main suggestions are again, clean the surface, let it dry completely and apply this stuff and work it how you want it. Then, you have to fight the urge to touch, handle, or monkey with it. Seriously, patience is a virtue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I had the original fashion plates from way back when and I thought she would enjoy this. She does have a great time with . I bought this for my oldest daughter for Christmas. I had the original fashion plates from way back when and I thought she would enjoy this. She does have a great time with it and has spent many hours creating designs and coloring them in. I feel that it is missing out by not having the pattern plates that have texture to create patterns on the clothes like the old one did and it would be nice if the outer frame locked down a bit better to help hold the paper in place. I do like the fact that a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper can be cut in half to fit which makes it easy to provide paper to fit. Overall a decent remake of the old set. It keeps her entertained and busy and she enjoys playing with it. Worth the money in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nice and bright Dims upon a simple button push and . Pros: Nice and bright
Dims upon a simple button push and can stay in whichever light level desired.
Lightweight
Somewhat portable
Cons: Short cord
Delicate.
Mine broke within 3 days- I love the product but I think I just got a defective one. Worked for the first day, by the second it was starting to dim, by the third (enough time for about about ~150 pages of animation on 8.5 x 11 paper) day it was flickering. Now it won't power up, the red 'connected' light won't turn on and I get nothing from it. I genuinely hope that amazon will allow me to get a new one- however right now I'm stuck without a light table an an assignment due date steadily approaching. This product is nice, but only if it would work and had a more stable connection port. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Inexpensive Alternative. These are an inexpensive and decent alternative to store brands and brands with some famous dead artist's name on them.
Pros:
The corners are square.
Each canvas is individually plastic wrapped to prevent contamination until it is needed by the artist.
Already gessod for acrylic or oil paints.
Gallery wrapped fastened to the back of the stretchers and not the sides so paint can be applied to the sides.
Takes heavy body (tube) or craft paint easily. In other words, the paint leaves the brush and stays where it is put. Craft and thinner paints will run if the canvas is painted on in a vertical position, but that is not a fault of the canvas; only gravity.
thick so can be easily framed or displayed without a frame.
Light weight canvas almost mimics linen.
Cons:
Individual plastic wrapping is not recyclable, so is a down check environmentally.
Gesso appears to be just one coat the weave of the canvas is stark
Canvas, though light, has a wide open weave. Coupled with the thin layer of gesso it requires extra paint to be applied to hide the weave.
Not a tight stretch as one would get if hand stretched. Not a real problem unless very heavy layers of paint are applied then it will sag. Also more difficult to control the brush in the center of the canvas.
All in all a pretty good stretched canvas that can be used effectively by beginners, hobbyists, and experienced artists at a reasonable cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Finely detailed in the best possible way. These stamps are tiny, but beautifully detailed. I will stamp these in Archival Ink on Specialty Stamping Paper and use Distress Markers, or a craft nib to get ink from the Distressed Ink Pads onto my paper to fill it in with color. It looks great when you use a clear embossing pen and clear embossing powder over it after the ink is dry. They can be subtle, or you can make it a focal point if you're using a smaller surface. One technique I've done in the past was using leaf stamps/stencils and hanging the birdcage stamp from the stalks, and the birds randomly placed around. Another fun technique I've done is masking. For example, taking the teacup stamp, stamp it, put a mask over it (stamping it and cutting it out, and putting it over your stamped image so when you put other stamps on top of it, that mask will keep the stamps from overlapping) and stamping a clock with (LaBlanche) wings.
These also stamp great with Distress Inks, it does capture the detail! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These are wonderful markers. I have not used markers before for . These are wonderful markers. I have not used markers before for coloring, and it's fun to see what they can do. The colors are gorgeous and they are fairly easy to manoever once you get the hang of it. A pricy product, but understandably so. The only problem is the smell/fumes they give off seem to be giving me a little headache and making me dizzy. This isn't a product flaw, I imagine, just the nature of art markers. I am probably sensitive to it for some reason. Update: Once I had used these for a few days, the smell/fumes dissipated and now they are just fine. So I upgraded from four to five stars. I have bought three sets of markers: these, Tombow and the cheaper, non-brushTech5 (which go by several different names and sell here on Amazon). All are good, but these are the best. I don't want to spend a fortune on Copics and with the ones I have purchased now, I don't have to. My collection is more than enough! As a bonus, the storage box is great and can fit other types of markers as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
The ONE machine your craftroom needs. Let me state the VERY important part about this machine- the ScanNCut 2 does not require cartridges, dies, or monthly subscriptions. Unlike other cutting machines, the ScanNCut2 allows you to scan virtually anything YOU can put on the mat, or take from a jpg on your computer. AND the mat is Huge! Seriously! After using the Cricut it was great to be able to cut out a larger design all at ONE time, and not have to make multiple passes and removing material from the mat for another pass through.
One of the first projects I wanted to use the ScanNCut 2 for, was to try out some glitter applique vinyl I had found at a thrift store. So I scanned a copy of the fleur-de-lis from my daughter's Irish dance team's logo, and then added it to the computer program (CD comes with the machine) and then took a traditional shamrock and placed the fleur-de-lis in the middle, to get the look that I wanted. Then it was just a matter of checking out the include cutting blade depth and speed chart, and adjusting the blade (WAY easier to remove than the Cricut, just saying) and speed of cutting on the easy to use screen, pulling the design that I had saved on the jump drive and waa-la, I had my design on the screen. One button printing and the ScanNCut 2 went to work. Those edges are clean! It's perfect! Now I can take those and iron on to a button down shirt for the kid, and she has an extra shirt to wear before competition, that is easy to get in and out of, but ties into her dance team! Woo hoo!
So then I went back to the computer and added some wording to the above shamrock design and came up with an idea for a Feis memory book for my daughter- every dance competition there is a program, results page and more for her to save. So I decided to use a regular binder, with vinyl sleeves, but I wanted something sturdy for the exterior, and figured vinyl was a better way to go. As you can see I was able to totally use the 12" mat to be able to make ONE pass and cut. It was SO easy to save onto the jump drive, insert the jump drive into the ScanNCut 2 and then pull up the design from saved designs, and then tell it to cut and start. Easy peasy. You can see how well it turned out! It came out so well we made a couple more to share- which was super easy, as I had saved the design INTO the ScanNCut 2 memory, so I would have it ready! It was SO easy to remove the vinyl from the mat with the included tool set spatula.
When I tried cotton fabric, I didn't have the right blade adjustment, and the fabric popped up a bit on one side, and it didn't cut all the way out. But it was easy to see the cut line (it was dotted) and cut out the design. I can't wait to try it again with pineapple applique designs.
One note- the ScanNCut2 DOES require a bit of space, as it is larger than the Cricut, as it can handle the larger mats. Because it scans and pulls the mat THROUGH as it is cutting (so no bending of your mat or design), it need space forward and behind. I found placing it on the crating table was the easiest way to keep it from getting blocked in any way. It does have a carry handle on top, for ease in moving from shelf to table. The Screen can be tilted into 6 different positions, so no matter where you have it, you can see the screen easily!
it is an amazing machine and really allows me to cut what I NEED to cut, not alter a design on a cartridge, or have to pay for designs every time I need a new one. It really is totally amazing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Wonderful photo accessory. I purchased these stickers for a friend who is expecting. There are so many photos that get transferred without an accurate time stamp or that are printed out, and you forget how old the baby was in the photo. Problem solved with these stickers, at least up to the first year. I was surprised to find they are nice and big! Sometimes these types of stickers are too small and not visible enough in photos, which defeats the purpose. They are nice and substantial, too. I like the unisex color scheme (well, perhaps it's slightly geared more towards a boy, but it doesn't matter). The font is easy to read and not too frilly or cutesy, so it's more likely to match whatever look you and baby are going for ;). The packaging is really nice. This is highly giftable; it even has a space on the back to write "to" and "from". I can't wait to see my friend's baby have these in his/her baby photos that'll last a lifetime. I will ask my friend how well these stick and if there is any problem with their removal, and will update this review if needed. A bit pricey, but otherwise recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nearly indestructible, plus a few tips for you. These pads can take a beating a still be useful. The pads will get so filled with cutting marks that they will not be clear anymore, they will become opaque. They will sometimes bow a little from constantly using one side to cut on but will straighten out once you flip it over and start using the back of the pad.
The term "cutting" pads is a misnomer. Your dies do not cut when you run them through your preferred machine. They are pushed. There are two coefficients at work, the pressure from the rollers and the resistance of the base plate, pushes your dies through and into the base or cutting pad. Because the cutting pad is acrylic, there is less resistance which is why some dies need to go through more than once to "cut". But "die cut" sounds better than "die push", doesn't it?
I have a tip or two about these pads.
1. If after a bit of cutting you may notice that your die cut has impressions from previous cut lines left in the cutting pad. You will get these impressions on both sides of your die cut. Personally, I do not like these impressions, so I have taken one of the clear cutting pads and wrote across the top of it, "DO NOT CUT!" This pad always stays on top of the cutting die so no part of the die will cut or scratch it. The dies may make an "image" like a ghost image of the die on the DNC pad, but there are no lines to mar the top of the die cuts. Since doing this, I have not had any cutting impressions on my die cuts.
2. What I have heard that concerns many people when they first use a new cutting pad is the cracking noise. This is perfectly normal! Those steel rollers are pushing your dies through the layers and if you are using any kind of shim, there is even more pressure and more cracking, sometimes, very loud cracking! I admit it can be very disconcerting when you are new to die cutting machines, but trust me and the thousands of other Sizzix fans out there, it is normal!
3. Because of that pushing I was talking about, sometimes your die will push pieces of cardstock fibers into the cutting pad allowing you to see an outline image of your die cut even after it has been removed. Sometimes those remaining fibers can be embossed into your die cut in one of the previous cut lines I mentioned before. You can try to remove the fibers by soaking them overnight in a sink filled with enough water to cover the plate(s) and some dish washing liquid. By morning some of the fibers may have floated away but others will want to stick, then I use a knuckle brush and brush over the stuck fibers until they release. Admittedly, SOME of these fibers are very stubborn and just will...not...come...out! Depending on how bad the cutting pad is with cut lines or half filled with stubborn fibers, I will toss it into the recycle bin and get another out. If it isn't too bad, I keep right on cutting. By having a Do Not Cut pad helps the longevity of these pads even further for me.
My next Amazon Sizzix purchase will be the new colored cutting pads in Grape AND the new Precision Base Plate.
I can't wait until Amazon has that one!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not for Me. Pricey for the amount of color. I wanted to like these beautiful colors. However, the color (ink? acrylic?) is hardened in some of the bottles. In addition, when I contacted the company regarding the ingredients, the response was that Dr. Martin's does not give out the ingredients for this product. I also asked how to care for brushes after using the color. The answer was water or Bombay's ink cleaner. After trying to use the colors, I would say don't use good brushes and get the brushes in water asap. On the plus side there is no odor and the colors are luscious if you can get the caked color scraped off the inside and crunched up. Then shake like H-- every time you need to get a bit out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
These will be a favorite for Quick Cards. a simple, diverse set of dies with 3 sizes for the Label and 3 sizes for the Word Window style die. I broke into these the same night that I received them. I see that these will be a favorite for Quick Cards. Very pleased at the variables within the set and happy that I received mine at a reasonable price. There are two medium and two larger Word Window style dies so that you have two options, one with brad holes, one without. I just noticed that the pic here does not show the smaller word window die that is also a part of the set.... The largest label is roughly 3" by 2.5" I've attached a photo of my playing around with these layers (these are not glued down). Lastly, like all intricate dies, remember to use the waxed paper between the die and the paper for easier cleaning. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NO FREAKING AIR BUBBLES OR UNROLLING TO DEAL WITH. This product was MUCH better than the Cricut vinyl that I'd originally purchased for my machine. For some reason, some brilliant person in the Cricut marketing team must have decided that selling vinyl _rolled_ must have looked better or took up less space or something... Either way, I had an absolutely horrid time of trying to unroll them, lay them straight, and then work out whatever air bubbles seemed to creep into the vinyl... only to have my Cricut cut into a stray air bubble and ruin the whole design. Since Craft E Vinyl's 12 x 12 sheets came flat already, there was no fighting to straighten it, no air bubbles, and no having to waste vinyl to try and re-do yet another design. This product made my stress levels go waaaay down and helped to put the "Craft E" back in Vinyl for me... or something like that, I suppose. It made me really happy, regardless. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Little, lovely, light, and at its best, highly specialized . A lovely combination of Japanese technology and art at a good price. This little CREOS BLACK FINE POINT GUNDAM MARKER is specifically meant to mark plastic panels in the Gundam model series. However, I ordered my second of these pens specifically to mark tiny cars indelibly (okay, I put "eyes" on the headlights of tiny racers so they'd have "faces" like the CARS franchise cars -- please don't judge me, it's for a present!).
I know this lasts longer and the paint sets faster than American equivalents or the Sakura I used several years ago. But remember, it is more a tip applicator than a pen. Using it to write or even to make lines "finely" is a waste of its special purpose in my opinion unless you are using it specifically with Gundam models, which is not my own use. Happily, the current price at under five dollars is a steal, but be patient as it must be sent from Japan. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
If you're deciding between this and a Cricut, definitely buy the Silhouette. Wow, wow, wow, is all I can say about this system. If you're at all familiar with design software, you'll feel like you already know how to use the Silhouette Cameo. And if this type of work is new to you, the software is very intuitive. If you need a particular graphic, you just need to purchase it at the Silhouette store for a mimimal charge (after a VERY easy search). To think of all of the $$ I've put into purchasing my Cricut, let alone the cartridges (most of which I've only used a few images off of). No more awkward, time-consuming searches through Cricut cartridges, trying to find something that might work, then guessing if the size that you're cutting is what you want. (Is it the vertical measurement or the horizontal? Hard to tell since it can go either way depending on the image.) I've used this machine for less than a week, but I'm already extremely satisfied with this purchase. I'm sure that I haven't even scratched the surface of what I can do with the Silhouette Cameo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
This is a big boi. So I'm kind of a sketch fiend, and I regularly go through a small sketchbook every few months. Larger sizes are more dedicated for school, but I've a hunch that's going to speed up as well. Still, this is a nice, HUGE sketchbook that will hopefully last me a good long while yet. Even though the spine's a bit stiff like it's said in other reviews, it doesn't bother me as much (since I don't usually draw on both sides of paper in larger, "serious", books...since it's more than made up for in just the sheer amount of paper you get.
It's perfect if, like me, you tend more towards constant use of pencil/ballpoint pen. While it's not perfect, it's certainly got the edge in quantity, which is crucial if you draw quickly and often!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
You have to see it to believe it. My son is what I consider the average 13 year old. He is much better served playing an organized Sport than being left to a Video Game or iPad. In some sports, Lacrosse for one, they sell "Tie-Died" versions, often not in the right colors, of the Plastic Parts. Well thanks to YouTube we learned that this is a 2 Gal bucket and under $5 box of Rit away! We some times have two buckets and 2 colors going on the back porch for that truly custom made look! And we save $$$$$ and change at will! Don't be afraid, our mothers weren't! You too can show that us over 40 somethings are pretty cool sometimes! GREAT PRODUCTS! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Excellent Product; Great Value. This is an excellent value and having dual tips makes it even better. I found the colors to be much brighter and vivid than the caps might indicate. That isn't a negative as I like to use a wet brush to thin and blend the colors once applied. I did not experience bleeding but I backed the fabric with freezer paper after applying the design. This not only keeps the fabric VERY stable, but helps to eliminate the bleeding that might otherwise occur. Really appreciate that there were 2 black as I like to outline and do writing. Customer service was excellent; package arrived earlier than expected. Over all, a great product and I certainly would not hesitate to buy from this vendor again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Awkwardly grotesque take on a human hand. Maybe a little harsh but you get the drift. I purchased this to use as a photo prop for some product photography. Already have 3 other manikin hands but they are all male (right, left, and smaller right), needed a female that could be posed. This hand cost literally twice what my local Michaels wants for a female right hand so I was hoping it would be twice as good. Not even in the ballpark, I don't want to know what kind on knuckle dragging genetic freak they used for the model but I hope whatever she suffers from isn't causing her any pain. Imagine they took a 7" hand and added 3" to the fingers to make it 10", then they just gave up on the knuckles all together and you have an idea what this thing looks like. The finger joints are OK but move on their own which is bad for photography, wrist joint only moves a couple of degrees and is very stiff.
Do yourself a favor and randomly select a different hand from Amazon and you will be better off. Keeping the hand in case I need an alien hand prop.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Jack-Richeson-710223-10-34-Right-Hand-Female-Manikin/dp/B000IG4FHU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Jack Richeson 710223 10" Right Hand Female Manikin</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
A less expensive watercolor paper for practice. This is a good, inexpensive paper for watercolor practice. However, there is no way it can compare with the good (and more expensive papers like Arches). I use it to do watercolor sketches and practice before going to the more expensive paper. The colors are not rich on this paper and do not blend well. Anyone who doubts this simply needs to do a painting on this paper and then another on the good watercolor paper and you will be shocked at the difference. However, all that said, I like to use it for watercolor "drawings" where I am roughly drawing and sketching with the brush as practice. For that I can definitely recommend it.
And, BTW, the best way to buy the expensive watercolor papers are in some bulk (at least 10-25 sheets which you can then cut into halves, quarters or eights). So far I have not seen this option for full Arches sheets on Amazon but Dick Blick and Cheap Joes have very competitive prices. As a general rule these sheets are much too expensive in an art shop. Michael's for example, sells a full Arches 140 pound sheet for about $11 whereas on line you can get it for $4-$5 depending on how much bulk you can afford. And then if you cut it down to fourths or eights it is really not too expensive. And the results can be magnificent - watercolor at its most brilliant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Ooo....my We R Memory Keeper Envelope Punch. I use my Envelope punch all the time. I make envelopes for all my handmade cards. It is very seldom I use store-bought envelopes. WRMK Envelope Punch Board is very essential in my art studio. I not only make envelopes but I also use the envelope punch board to make boxes as well. I just wished that the envelope punch board itself was somewhat larger to accommodate larger paper. When scoring larger paper, the score line runs off the board sometimes ripping the paper. Other than that it is a great product. I make many beautiful envelopes on a daily basis and depend on my WRMK Envelope Punch. IT is a must have, for me, in my art studio. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I really love this! I am now able to make gorgeous . I really love this! I am now able to make gorgeous little gift boxes or medium size ones all different types. It's easy as well. Once you do one or two, you got it! The instructions are great. I also found a Youtube video online that helped me. I'm a visual person so videos work better for me but the instructions are easy. I have attached a photo of my gift boxes with my handmade gift tags/ornaments. The boxes will be filled with homemade fudge for gifts for Christmas for some special beloved folks. Get this. It's awesome. So pleased with We R Memory Keepers products including the envelope maker I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Almost no glow. The packaging claims it will glow for 24 hours after 15 minutes' exposure to light. Not even close. I bought a green powder from Gert's glow House that glows 3 hours after a half-hour in the sun, and it's about the best I have seen. I mixed this product with resin, 50% by volume, exposed it in a brightly lit room (tungsten bulbs) for three hours and was unable to get more than a dull glow for about 8 minutes from the hardened resin or even the raw powder. It activated better when I exposed it to ultraviolet light, and sunlight has much more impact than incandescent light. But for an indoor application, it is pretty much useless.
This is consistent with what I have learned about this material. Different colors respond to different parts of the spectrum, and each has its own decay curve once it is in darkness. I just wish the sellers would actually state how the product is going to perform.
I returned what I bought and amazon gave me a full refund. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Go! Cutter - same size quilt piece every time. The GO! cutters by Accuquilt are a breakthrough in speed and accuracy. I make scrap quilts so the small size is just fine. I work with other quilters in making "care" quilts. Everyone cuts pieces a different size. I looked for a way to make the cutting uniform -- this is it. I needed the YouTube videos to show me how to use it efficiently, and to sell me on the product. Would be good for them to include a CD or DVD with those training videos with the cutter. Basic should include a larger square and half square. Bring the cutting dies down in price. Glad to have had the Amazon best prices and great service and shipping. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very nice set of pencils at a very nice price. Right off the bat, I was very impressed with the packaging. Having the pencils packaged in separate "books" based on a color theme is a pretty unique way of presenting them. The packaging is sturdy and very nice quality, like you would find on the finer supplies from an art store. Each book is held closed by a somewhat thick elastic band, almost like a journal closure.
The pencils themselves are very nice. They are solid, and color coded on the bottom. The pencils themselves perform well - they are soft enough to lay down light color without noticeable strokes, but hard enough for detail work, and the color at it's darkest is very vibrant. They also come presharpened, so that's a plus to me!
Overall, this set is definitely worth what I paid for it, and I would purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Nearly Perfect. I found the unit to be easy to use, very intuitive. It's very bright with a decent dimmer feature once you get used to using the button that controls both the power and the dimmer. It shines throught 20# stock plus heavy watercolor paper with no problem.
One negative for me is when I use the unit is portrait mode with the power button at the bottom, my hand invariably touches the power button and dims it. I find this annoying so I had to turn the unit upside down putting the power button more out of the way. Perhaps a better design would be to put the power button more to one side to get it out of the way. Since I see this as more of a nuisance than a real issue, I am still giving it five stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Relieved and very happy with my purchase. I'll admit, I was rather worried after reading so many negative reviews but I can say that I'm more than satisfied with my purchase. I ended up with a dark pink dispenser and even though it's not the color I was hoping for, I'm still happy with it. The quality of mine is better than expected and a regular Bic fits perfectly but will have to pry it out with pliers. The tube on mine is metal (seems to be aluminum) so I assume the people complaining about theirs received a knock off possibly. I think this is the coolest item and am totally going to buy one for my best friend. I would however like to have a say it which color I choose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not the best of its kind. What can I say. I bought one of these and its not as great as it sounds.
I got one of these and one of the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dupli-Color-High-Performance-Vinyl-Fabric-Spray-Flat-Black/dp/B000BPBUXK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dupli-Color High Performance Vinyl & Fabric Spray - Flat Black</a> (the Simply Spray one was black too).
According to the Simply Spray website, the paint is great for car seats. I did my passenger seat in the Simply Spray stuff and the driver's seat in the dupli-color stuff.
Simply Spray:
-Easier to clean off of stuff you get over spray on
-Difficult to get a consistent spray
-It must soak into the seats, you use a lot more because of this
-You have to rub it into the seat getting a mess of it on your hands and arms
-The spay top is like a can of compressed air
-It causes drips a lot, but is not a problem because your spaying it on fabric, so it will soak up
-Takes 72 hours to dry (now you know why I used it on the passenger's seat)
-$11.99 per 8oz can
Dupli-Color:
-Much easier to spray
-Keeps a consistent layer
-You do not use as much paint
-You need to shake the can for more than a minute to ensure it gets a proper color
-Smells bad (like spray paint)
-Takes 24 hours to dry
-$7.99 per 11oz can
Be warned, if you live in a cold climate, these require the temperature to be at least 70 degrees (F). If you live in a hot climate, they should not be used in temperatures above 90 degrees (F). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great blender, great product. This colorless blender works great on many mediums I tried it on. The dual tips make it really fun and easy to use on larger areas as well as smaller areas. So far, every Prismacolor premier product I have tried has worked flawlessly. I know some of their products are more expensive than other brands, but I would rather spend a few dollars more and get a blender than works great, than buy a cheaper one and struggle to get the desired effect I want in my coloring projects. As usual for me, I've done comparison coloring projects with different blenders and the Prismacolor blender edged out the competition. Great blender, great product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Exactly what I expected. So far, this table has been a great purchase (Have had it for 3 weeks now). It's a nice size and height, and I was happy with that. Following the assembly directions step-by-step, I was able to easily put the table together. It's a solid table and does not shake/wobble, etc. when using it. The table took me about 2 hours to assemble.
Pros:
- Easy to build
- Large
- Sturdy
- Has a nice shelf to put materials on below the table.
- Has the option to give it wheels or not.
Cons:
- May be difficult to assemble for some individuals (I recommend enough work space and another person to help you)
- Changing the angle of the desk to lower angle is kind of annoying, but not difficult.
Tips:
- Follow the directions carefully, one step at a time; Understand what the step is telling you to do before you do it, that will save you time and frustration.
- Make sure to inventory all of your items before you begin to build. If you want, separate the items in alphabetical order to find them easier. Also, keep the small items together in the package until you need to use them (Screws, washers, etc.).
Final thoughts:
I enjoy this table. It is sturdy and does not shake or wobble. If you need a drafting table, this isn't a bad choice. However, the little storage containers that hang at the side are plastic, just for your information. (Though you could probably build something to put there if you have a lot of beef with that.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
NOT GREAT. I received this "red sable mix" brush set as a gift. Firstly, the brush sizes are way off. The smallest size #2 of this set is almost equivalent to a standard size #8 of a regular watercolor round brush, which is off by about 6 sizes too large by watercolor brush standards. The largest brush (size #12) in this set is HUGE by watercolor brush standards and is practically unusable for smaller paintings. So if you're expecting some smaller brushes with this set to paint small details, expect to be disappointed. Secondly, the hair is described as "red sable mix". Not sure what the rest of the "mixed" hairs are in these brushes. The brushes do come to a point somewhat but after a couple of uses, they kind of go limp, they sag and lose their shape and do not retain a sharp point. They have very little snap compared to artist quality brushes made entirely of red sable. Unfortunately, these brushes manufactured in China just did not meet my expectations for quality watercolor red sable brushes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
and I love them! Crafts are so expensive - especially chalk . I purchased these chalk markers to use with chalkboard labels that I purchased for home made gifts and some household items, and I love them!
Crafts are so expensive - especially chalk markers. I have seen some that I like that are about $15 for 2 to 3 of them, so I was very excited about the price of these, so I thought that I'd give them a try.
When they came, the package was very nice, and the colors represented are the ones I received. The directions say to take them, shake them well, and compress the tip for a few seconds to get the chalk flowing. It definitely took me a couple of markers to get the hang of it and not have them pool, as it doesn't take as long as directed to get it going. The markers themselves are large and easy to hold, but the tips are finer, and they are more similar to a pen. I was worried when I first saw them, because I thought the tips might be too large, but when I used them they were totally fine. Not too large at all.
The colors are vibrant, and they mix very well together. They would probably take some practice if using them on an upright surface, because the chalk flows FAST and they may run. But then again, maybe they were flowing fast because I was using them on something flat. I'm not really sure, to be honest.
They took a couple of minutes to dry, and I smudged them a little in the beginning, but again, lesson learned very quickly, and I adjusted what I was doing. After they dried, they stayed pretty well, with minimal wiping off.
I am very happy with these markers, especially for the price! I look forward to doing more chalkboard crafts with them! I was able to purchase these chalk markers in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. All opinions above are my own and I was not required to give a positive review in exchange for the discount. If I encounter any problems with the filament after more, extended use, I will update my review accordingly. I rely heavily on Amazon customer reviews for making my purchases, so I hope this can be helpful to someone else. Happy shopping! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Don't overpay for it. It's, well, a crow quill pen holder. There isn't much to say about it. it's smaller, thinner, and shorter than regular pen holders. They're cheap as well, to the point I'd say paying $2.00 excluding shipping for the Speedball one is getting ripped off. Criticisms though are it's smooth and narrow, making it very hard to keep a good grip on for the precision line work crow quills are good at, and the brown seems to be mixed in about two different shades, like they messed up the color on one batch and recycled it into the next. it's frankly fairly ugly, but it does the job well. At the usual cost of them I've seen of under $1.50 though, they're good value for the money until you find a better holder you like. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Perfect companion to 'adult coloring books' when gift giving! Colored pencils are great colors, very vivid and beautiful. Bought as a gift for my husband and myself to share with new 'adult coloring books.' The colored pencils are very good quality with very vivid colors. We have barely used the oil pastels, but they are also good quality and great colors. The colored pencils are so much nicer than the brand name package of 24 I had picked up locally and provide great color when we can't use Sharpies (many of the adult coloring books have images printed on both sides of pages, so Sharpies colors bleed through and ruin the backside of page). The other items included have also been useful, and the case that holds everything is very nice. I found this set to be the perfect companion to the adult coloring books that I gave (and received) at Christmas, works well for adults (I'm sure it's great for kids too). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Will definitely buy again. I know that these are considered school quality colored pencils, but they are really smooth and creamy to apply. The leads are sturdy. They sharpen really nice. I had one color so far that was sharpened and then lost the lead but I think it is one that didn't do well in transport. I just sharpened it again and it's fine.
I don't remember any of the colors being near identical in color. The pencils aren't named but they do have a numeric designation. I wish companies wouldn't use gold as it is hard to read. These aren't the least expensive of colored pencils out there, but they are well worth every penny. The school grade have convinced me that I need to save up and buy the professional grade in the future.
I don't use paint thinner or mineral spirits when I color so I don't know how they will work with that. I also use one dark and one light to create my affects but they really blend. I find I need to add more dark. I had one where I mixed a red and orange to make a poppy and that worked really well too. There are not a lot of purples in the set so if you really like using purple that might be a downside. Plenty of the warm colors. Lots f greens and blues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Love it! Fits all Avery mini accessories. Fantastic binder with a lot of pages. I used post it flags on the plastic pages as dividers. All of you wanting refill pages, I found the mini Avery paper, sleeves, dividers, etc., all fit the binder perfectly. The holes are already aligned. Also, the plastic sleeve is great. I just punched through the plastic to get the elastic closure through, and cut the inside of the plastic just enough to allow pocket access. See my pictures of how I set my book up. Also, I purchased a mini clipboard off Amazon to keep inside. Perfect for note taking, so I can just slip the pages in my book after I leave church or class. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Markers matched the description perfectly. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/FANTASTIC-ChalkTastic-WHITE-CHALK-MARKERS-Reversible-Fine-Chisel-Tip-6mm-4-Pack-Best-for-Bistro-Menu-Board-Glass-Window-Markers-kids-art-Erasable-Paint-Marker-Pens-Brilliant-Bold-White-Color/dp/B016SCYHKM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">FANTASTIC ChalkTastic WHITE CHALK MARKERS Reversible Fine / Chisel Tip 6mm - 4 Pack - Best for Bistro Menu Board Glass Window Markers kids art - Erasable Paint Marker Pens Brilliant Bold White Color</a> - I purchased these markers as part of my back to school supplies for my Kinder class. I am pretty impressed with the markers. The pigment is amazing. I am extremely pleased with the quality. The markers works according to the description and that is what I needed and purchased them for.
I received the markers at a slight discount for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Beautiful. Beautiful array of vibrant colors. I didn't know what to expect since I don't like markers and haven't used gel pens before so am still learning to use. One pen had leaked out the top and made a mess in the case but still had a lot of ink left and is still usable. The first thing I did was to make a color chart (actual color of cap is not the exact shade of color) and found that one pen wouldn't write, finally held it under hot running water for a few seconds, problem solved. It would be helpful if the color name or number was stamped on each pen. I've colored a couple of pictures and they are beautiful--looked a little messy when wet but dried to a nice smooth finish. I am very pleased with this set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Everyone wants my table. I bought this table for myself as a hobby table for doing watercolors and calligraphy.
I've had it over a year and love everything about it - the surface, the storage, the
tilting, how easy it is to wipe clean and even that the top is white, so it doesn't
detract from whatever I'm painting.
It took me a while to decide on this table, and since I've had it, my daughter-in-law
and my husband both said they'd like one, too. I finally had to order one for my husband,
after numerous offers from him to "trade" his wooden desk for it. LOL
Now he uses his own table for doing stained glass. We both like the little lip at the bottom
for holding whatever tool you're currently using, and the drawers to keep other frequently
used supplies nearby. It really does keep you organized!
Best of all, when you walk into the room and see the table all set up and ready to go, it
makes you want to jump right in and create something. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Very fun and pleasing. It was a great activity to do as a hobby. I tried very hard to enjoy myself painting this but I don't know if it's just painting isn't my thing or if it was just the product in general. I took me about four long nights to paint this. The paint mixing was hard for me to do and the colors in the water are so peculiar which is a reason why i gave it a four star instead of the five star. When i finished it was simply beautiful and I'm very pleased with the way it came out. As a Paris freak i found this as a great accomplishment. Great Activity and it's fairly easy to paint on. I would recommend this to any Paris fanatics out there | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
I went to hobby lobby and Michaels could not find something like this so I ordered it. I ordered this to paint my door hinges from brass to espresso and some to silver. I actually had little expectations this would work. I went to hobby lobby and Michaels could not find something like this so I ordered it. I used small kids paint brush from dollar store. Results were phenomenol. Not only did this save me a ton of money replacing hinges on my doors but the energy to take each one down. I tried replacing with hinges from store chain. About 12 dollars for pack of 3. The holes did not match up and too much work. People have seen these painted hinges and had no idea they were painted. I would buy again and I have. They were delivered in a timely fashion , I have no complaints. I am very happy with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Not the compressor I expected but the one i needed. So I just recieved this little compressor today. First let me say the shipping was amazingly quick. I got this the very next day when I expected it a week a later. Next the product itself. I had already had to return a similar model from another company. As soon as I opened the box I could tell this was different. Looks like it was just pulled off the line. Taking it out supported this. The compressor was redesigned and actually better put together. The parts were flush the fittings tight but easily assembled. The motor showed more up todate configuration with the power button now lighting to show it is on. A cooling fan installed with a larger tank. This was the model i wanted. I hooked it up with my airbrush hose. This model did not include one but loses no points because i have many to spare. I didn't have to wrap any of the screws for a sealed connection. The hose went on smoothly as if lubricated. This is always a sign of good craftsmanship. I turned it on and waited. I set the air pressure low and just as it reached pressure it stayed on just enough to fill its reserve and off. Let me say even running its quiet. My electric razor makes more noise. But its also got a nice setting of when to kick on when out of air and it refills quickly. This was the compressor I needed. The last one I had failed just about all these measures causing a return. This one succeeds and surpasses. So yes buy it for your art modeling or whatever. Dont expect to run a air tool but everything will be just fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
while they are nice and small and good for precise areas. They're alright.
I needed new brushes for painting Warmachine/Reaper figures since my old set was getting frayed and stiff from several years of use. These, while they are nice and small and good for precise areas, have started fraying with little use.
I have been using The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver on them, and while I'm not sure if I'm being too rough with them or not, stray strands will start sticking out. If I clip them so they don't get in the way and leave stray marks, another will take their place. I'm being as careful as I can with them, sticking them straight up to dry, not mashing, and not overloading them with paint, but I suppose these things happen.
Overall I would recommend them for a nice set of detailing brushes at a lower price. I'll keep using them until they end up like my old set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
High Quality (Earth-Friendly) Sketchbook. NB: I did not order the product from this particular seller, so please note that this review is not of the seller's services, but of the product itself.
I grabbed this sketchbook on a whim. I liked the color of the pages (a light brown just a few shades shy of a common paper bag) and when I flipped through it--felt the pages, bent them a little--I decided to give it a try. It's a decision I find myself quite happy that I made.
The product stickers peel off the front and back covers easily leaving them completely blank. (There is the product name engraved on the lower back, but it's relatively innocuous.) This is great for customizing the covers to suit your personal tastes--and it is just as easy to sketch on the front/back covers as on each of the inside sheets.
The sheets themselves are a good quality, but light weight. Though I haven't tried it yet, they don't seem suited for any water or oil-based painting. They are, however, perfect for pencil sketching. The surface is smooth, but has enough tooth for drawing quality lines. As advertised, erasing is flawless and the paper doesn't degrade or throw up burrs. I've also used ink (fine-point art pens and india) which worked well--minimal bleed-through. (Only the Sharpie marker bled.)
My only area of contention is that the covers suck up oils from your hands like water. The pages are a different story--you have a bit more leeway, but held long enough, they will also soak up the oil.
Overall though, a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
Great dies, more details on size needed. glad to find these at a good price on Amazon. Love Tim holtz tags but sometimes I want to make them out of different paper (glossy, multi media, watercolor) and these dies give me the opportunity to do just that! However, there is very little detail about the sizes of the dies, which I found important and frustrating. Please see below the exact dimensions of the tags listed on the back of the package:
1 in x 1 5/8 in
3 in x 5/8 in - this is the longer thin die that fits a lot of his sentiments
2 3/8 in x 4 3/4 in Medium sized tag out of the 3 larger ones (exact size of # 5 Tim Holtz tag)
1/2 in x 1/2 in circle tag reinforcer
1 5/8 in x 3 1/4 in smaller tag of the 3 larger ones
1/2 in x 1 1/2 in - 2nd smallest tag
3 1/8 in x 6 1/4 in - Largest tag ( exact as of Size # 8 Tim Holtz ranger tag)
3/8 in x 1 in - smallest tag
Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_painting-drawing-art-print |
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