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Summer Essential. These are such a HUGE summer essential. Alright so let me first talk about the tattoos themselves. I love the variety of shapes and designs there are because I can put on the ones I feel are going to look nice on me. Next, I love the color payoff. I apply these on by first sticking the tattoo to the skin and then wetting a paper towel and pushing gently against the tattoo until it's wet for at least 30 seconds. I'm a caramel skin tone and these flash tattoos are so noticeable on my skin. The gold on some of these is such a pretty color. They dried up nicely on my skin as well. So far it's only been a day so there's not much else I can really say just yet. No cons at the current moment so I would definitely recommend these. Side Note: I got this product slightly discounted but I really love these tattoos, They make me feel like Beyonce when she was wearing them, lol. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So very cute and easy. These were a lot of fun to make. I did have to purchase a dome shaper and the curling tool (helps keep even the ends and the roll when rolling a large quantity of strips.) separately (both very recommended to use with this set). I gave one out to a friend's daughter (with a tiny bracelet and charm inside). She loved it! I intend to give the others to my nieces, nephew and goddaughter when their birthdays arrive. I will be making more of these and coming up with my own "recipes" too! The booklet was very helpful, had some great tips in there too. I've been quilling for about 2 years (hobby) - so am beyond a novice, but no where near an expert. I would classify this around an "intermediate" level or lower. A great little craft to do with a young crafter too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really like using this metal bath bomb molds. I really like using this metal bath bomb molds. I was previously using a plastic one that was actually for Christmas ornaments. In the past I have even cracked the plastic ones. This bomb mold was a little bit smaller than my plastic molds but if was so much easier to use. With the plastic mold I have to close them slowly to make sure they don't crack the mold. With this metal mold I was able to use more pressure to quickly mold them one right after the other. The only thing is I wished the ball was a little bigger but it was perfect for the little DYI product I was making for my friends and co-workers. Make the bath is very easy. All you need is baking soda, Epsom salt, citric acid, corn starch, food coloring, almond oil (or similar oil), essential oils of your choice, and optional dried flowers, sprinkles, or glitter. Just like cooking you just need to mix the dry ingredients in one big bowl and wet ingredients in another and ever so slowly add the wet to the dry with constantly mixing. If you pour too quickly the wet ingredients will active the dry and it will start to expand and foam up. This is what has crack my mold in the past. Once you have everything mixed evenly you use the mold to simultaneously scoop up the mix and press the mold tightly together. The tighter the mold pressed together is the easier it is to remove your new bath bomb. This is a great product and I will continue having fun using it. I received this item at a discounted rate for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Razor Sharp ~ Precise Cuts ~ Durable. Best scissors I've ever owned. Incredibly sharp, sharper than I've even gotten from a professional blade smith. The ends are pointed at an angle so that making a 2mm cut is no problem at all. Perfect for detailed cutting and works on all types of materials: fabric, tape, paper, yarn, string, leather, etc. Most people have a few pairs of scissors for different uses and this is the perfect one for precise and detailed cuts. The titanium makes them very durable and rust proof. I've just ordered my 2nd pair after 12 years. I still use the old pair as well, nice to have 2 so I don't have to go searching for them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great concept but needs design improvements to move better. This kit has so much potential to be really cool. My nine year old daughter assembled it herself one afternoon. It needed a few adjustments because a couple pre-drilled holes didn't line up but it was good for her to practice trouble shooting. The only downside was that once assembled, it moves in a clunky manner. The music box isn't very loud so you can barely hear the tune. I'll replace the music box later and see if it improves. She enjoyed building it, but won't likely play with it as is. She has built and enjoyed other wood kits by Red Toolbox such as the candy dispenser and the basket ball shooter. I hope they develop more but spend more time ensuring the kits function well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far so good. So far so good. Installed it on a recliner that had a tear on the front were it gets a lot of usage. The installation was easy and the color matched very close. Given that it's going to see a lot of bending, creasing while people get in and out of chair it will be interesting to see if holds up. It seems a little pricing for just a patch but reading the reviews I decided on this. Time will tell.
Update 1-6-16:
So I've had this on my chair for over a year now and the patch itself holds up fine. The problem is where the patch is. As I stated above the place that it's patched is right in the front where when you get up and down you are wrinkling the leather and it gets a lot of wear. You can see wear around the edges of the patch. For the most part I guess you would expect this to happen. The patch it really nothing more than a band aid and band aids are temporary. I haven't found anything to permanently fix the cracks I'm thinking about just getting a bigger patch and then eventually replacing the chair. The furniture is around 7 years old and being leather you can see the wear is noticeable. No other piece of furniture has any cracks like where this patch was used. For the most part I'm still happy with this purchase but I would use caution on where you put it. If was used on any area that gets less wear and usage then it probably wouldn't be an issue of cracking around the patch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the paper came in and envelope. tahnk GOD it didn't get wet because the envelope wasn't water proof,i would recommend them to ship this paper in a water proof envelopes,because if it gets wet it not worth a shit and makes a mess, so if mine gets wet itas going right back to the co. and then maybe they want be to cheap to put it in a waterproof envelope,the next time. i was lucky when i got my 25 sheets, that they didn't get wet and another thing the co. could do, is to label there package don't get wet,that might help.there are a lot of ways to ship the stencils ,so they donn't get wet,i'm not into the shipping and packing,if i was your stencil wouldn't ever get wet,and another thing is they should come in 25 sheets and up with a cover pack not loosely. crazy rick
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Best scrapbooking tape. I love this scrapbooking tape/dispenser. The tape is extremely strong, so once you put a picture down it is not going anywhere. I have used it to secure down pictures, greeting cards, and other small keepsakes from trips. Everything stays put, and I have actually started going back through some older books to re-tape them (as some of the old things from other tape brands are starting to fall off). I started using this about a year ago and so far everything is exactly where I put it.
The tape dispenser is WAY bigger than I was expecting it to be. The dispenser is about 8" wide and about 10" from the top to the bottom of the handle. It isn't really an issue, just something that is nice to know before it arrives. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love/Hate. Three-corner punches are not that common, so when I saw this and another one called "Lace", I bought both. My understanding is that they are useful for card stock, and regular papers. However, the amount of force required to punch through one sheet of card stock is so ridiculous, I have to get a padded oven mitt to protect my hand...and it takes both hands to make it work. The design of the top is poor; if it was larger, at least you would have a wider area for your palm to cover and perhaps less pressure on one part of it, which is quite painful. I'm so disappointed, because I wanted a nice variety of designs for the cards I'm starting to make. But these two punches are even hard to push down on regular printer paper. Does anyone know of a way to 'loosen up' the tightness (or whatever you call it)? I hesitate to use a lubricant, even silicone, and my husband says it won't help anyway because the part that's tight is a spring. Perhaps a rubber mallet...sledgehammer... Suggestions? Too bad I already had thrown away the wrapping parts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great wax for survival candles/stoves. I use this wax when making my survival candles and stove fuel canisters. Using any metal canister with a lid, roll up cardboard into a log that is the same diameter as the inside of the canister. Cut the cardboard roll so it can be placed in the canister but still have a lip of empty space at the top. Melt this wax in an aluminum pitcher or other container designed to melt wax, then pour the melted wax over the cardboard inside of the canister. Let the hot wax creep into the cardboard (it will settle down in many times as you're pouring), and fill to leave just a bit of the cardboard exposed above the wax level. Let harden, and you now have a candle/stove fuel that will burn hot for hours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Misleading description. I received this thread rack as a birthday gift off my wish list. I purchased 100 spools of 1000m embroidery thread and they were pictured on this rack. However, when the rack arrived I discovered that the spools don't fit. The base is too wide, they overlap so I can't just pull off the one I want to use. I have to take off two spools on either side to get to the one I want. It's really a pain and looks terrible. I'm a very visual person and was hoping my thread display would take the place of artwork in my studio but it's just a mess. In my opinion they should have sacrificed a peg or two per row to allow spools of all widths to fit as they should. All in all I would certainly NOT purchase this again and had I purchased it myself it would be returned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't love it. I'm giving this three stars because I really don't know if I love it, or how to love it, or even if I hate it. It's just a very strange clay. In some ways, it reminds me of Silly Putty, that stuff you got in an egg as a kid that you could stretch and twist and squish. This stuff is very hard at first, but if you move very slowly when you condition it between your fingers, it'll loosen up very well. It loosens up so well, in fact, that it's hard to work with. For example, you couldn't sculpt a doll's arm without a wire to support the weight of its length.
On the other hand, seams blend together easily. And for all it's squishiness, it carves very well because, somehow or another, there is a kind of inner resistance when you press into it quickly that makes it cut cleanly.
I bought this is beige even though I didn't intend to use it to make dolls. I was hoping I could use it with other clays for mixing colors if I didn't love it for sculpting, and I think I'll be able to do that. Thank goodness, because this is a lot of clay. The beige is sort of on the 'peachy' side, and some people complain about that, but I think it's lovely. I haven't baked it yet but the raw clay looks like it has a little depth and a very lovely sheen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needed higher end Exacto knife. It never occurred to me that I may actually buy a Martha Stewart anything but I did. The item seemed reasonable and I don't hold Martha's pecadillos against her, being a regular born Nu Yawker.
A little preface. I got my money's worth for the genuine Exacto designer knife and it was time again to buy a new one. Well more than ten years use is fair enough.
Two generous glasses of a very nice Merlot weakened my No Buy, Ain't Needin' Dis Or Dat resolve for some reason (duh). Fair warning to all imbibers: wear heavy mittens when sitting in front of a keyboard with Amazon prominent on the computer display. (Disable one click ordering under any circumstasnces, even with mittens).
Amazon delivered my blade the next day. I am getting used to this remarkable crack like response. Their Prime membership works well for me as I order more small items than I could buy elsewhere combined and avoid shipping. Common sense rules here.
I have a firm rule (before the sun is behind the yardarm), ie form FOLLOWS function, so let's see.
Having received my so very fancy Martha Stewart Craft Knife, here's my exacting review:
The collet, which is the split piece of metal which holds the blade, is more robust then the genuine Exacto, doesn't loosen as easily and allows for holding more than the standard little blade with a little imagination.
The grip is very nice. I hope the rubber holds up as I'm a dirty fingernails kind of user.
As at least one other commentator has noted, there is no storage for blades. Without getting technical, I can see how this could have been accomplished without much ado but it warn't.
The protective cap, which is reminiscent of either a Buddhist or Catholic High Holy headdress, is way better and safer than the Exacto original, especially if you have to take Martha into the field with you.
The length of the tool overall is longer than necessary. Call me excessively imaginative but I visualize a fishing reel could be clipped to the outboard end for double duty and added value. Longer is definitely not necessarily needed.
Final roundup, form does follow function here, not too shabby for a simple knife, a little more thinkin' coulda been applied, (shoulda), but my purchase is satisfactory and I can recommend it to others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't think you can go wrong with this brand scissors. These are really quite nice although I think they really are more benefit to someone doing alot of embroidery or handwork. I bought & LOVED the 6-inch pair. They were perfect for beside my sewing machine (I'm a quilter). Alas, I'm going to need to order myself another pair as I mislaid mine at last quilt retreat I went to. :( They are extremely sharp & snip threads or single layer of cloth very nicely. I feel that if cutting more than that, you should try the 6 inch version. Also, the squishy, wide finger holes are awesome! Doesn't matter which way you pick them up, they're ready to cut beautifully for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So glad I purchased these for my classroom. I purchased these scissors for a left-handed student who was having difficulty completing interactive notebook activities with the rest of our class. While it is my understanding that he will eventually have to learn to adapt to right-handed scissors, I did want to try to make accommodations and purchase these for the time being.
Right away I could tell a difference in his comfort level with cutting and he was able to manage the tasks much faster and with less struggle. Most of the previous times, he would need assistance as he would usually give up before he was able to cut out of the pictures and shapes as the other scissors hurt his hand and he didn't have previous experience adapting the scissors. It had never occurred to me to keep a pair of left handed scissors in my classroom up until this point, but now I am so grateful to have a pair on hand (no pun intended).
I have attached a little ribbon to this pair so that other students know this pair is special and specifically for my left-handed students. I don't forsee any issues with right-handed students using this pair, but I don't want other students to snatch them up thinking they are just another pair of regular scissors.
I am very pleased with my purchase. They are just the right size for both kids and adults in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff, easy to use, crystal clear. I bought this to make fake water in a figurine basin (angel is holding a basin with a bird on it so I thought hey, make fake water that reflects and it'd look cool). So.... I bought it, measured out 1:1 as closely as I could, blend, mix 2 min, pour to new cup, mix 1 min, pour into basin. Now, one bit of advice, keep your stuff on a LEVEL surface. Also, if you tilt it a little in 360 degrees (juuuust a little), it will create a brilliant (both ways) shine and shimmer at the very edge of the water because it's going to remain up above the water surface and dry clear. I had no idea I was screwing up like that then voila, it turned out to be a brilliant mistake and now it shines around the edges. The surface is glass smooth and looks just like water. totally clear. This stuff is great. Wear gloves and goggles when using it and put newspaper under in case you spill it. I let mine dry for maybe 3 days b4 touching it. 3/4" thick I guess but in 3 days it was dry. No bubbles at all during stirring or pouring! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Mini Glue Sticks. I received these glue sticks free with a glue gun promotion ran by CLD brands. These glue sticks are "mini" glue sticks. They aren't your standard traditional sized glue sticks. The glue heats up quickly. It doesn't drip. The glue adheres well. It cools quickly enough but not too quickly to apply your project. Once it gets too short to compress in your glue gun simply put another one behind it. It's easy to use and works as described. I experienced no excess odors or burning with these glue sticks. I used these glue sticks with a CLD Brands glue gun.
PROS:
Great for mini glue guns
Melts quickly
Doesn't drip
No excess odor
Cools quickly but not too fast
Adheres perfectly to projects
CONS:
Non Experienced
Ratings (Out of five stars):
Length: *5*
Diameter: *5*
Adhesive Quality: *5*
Odor: *5*
Value: *5*
Overall rating: 25 out of 25 stars / 5 Star Average
I hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about my experience please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow up on my experience with this product.
I received this product complimentary from CLD Brands for quality testing purposes; all opinions expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great transfer tape. This is great transfer tape, the grid is very helpful with alignment. Also, because it has a backer, I've also used it in my cutter to make a paint mask. I cut the design out of this tape, applied it to the wood for the sign and painted. The tack level is perfect, I haven't had any release issues.
I've been making and installing vinyl for over a decade. I've made everything from small window decals to commercial signs and even wrapped a few small buildings. If you are new to vinyl signs and decals, watch a few videos on the internet explaining best practices and it will make your project go much smoother. A lot of the negative reviews on this product are from inexperience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kraftex makes all the difference. Kraftex, a paper and fabric combination product, has become a new favorite of mine and my customers! I've been using Kraftex to reinforce the bottoms of tote bags that have become a best seller at local pop-up markets and at my Etsy shop. Each piece I've used has been through my washer and dryer and comes out softer and with natural creases that give it a leather like look. Because it is washable, it is perfect for the bottom of tote bags; spots and stains can easily be spot treated. I'm pleased that there are a variety of colors I can choose to purchase and have bought three colors at this time. Each color has its strengths and I have been able to utilize each one with fabric that coordinates extremely well. I plan to use this product for the foreseeable future and recommend it to any sewist, crafts-person, paper-crafter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT 100% silicone - contains fillers. This has always released a bit of a smell and absorbed the taste of my dish washing liquid. I thought that was weird so finally researched it thoroughly. Silicone bake ware can have fillers. I didn't know about fillers when I bought this and a bunch of other silicone bake ware. This is NOT 100% silicone. If you stretch it you can see the material turn white which means it has fillers in it and could be potentially toxic. i wish I had researched this better because I only bought this to try to avoid toxic non-stick coatings only to find that I have been using silicone bake ware with potentially toxic fillers for a couple of years now...feeling annoyed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
100,000 Cuts Without Becoming Dull Is A Bunch Of Bull. Warranty Statement Also. These scissors are just okay in my opinion. What they do is adjust the scissors so they are tight straight out of the factory and over time they loosen up over time. I also use these scissors on cardboard which I guess you are not supposed to do according to a recent email about a warranty from 3M. Here is what their statement says.
"Thank you for supplying the additional information regarding the issues with your scissors. The Scotch Scissors are designed for cutting paper and lightweight fabrics. We do not recommend them for cardboard or plastic blister packs as these items can dull and nick the blades which will result in blades that do not cut to the expectations of you or 3M. Our warranty for the scissors would cover manufacturing issues only. If your blades have nicks in them that would be an indication that they were used to cut a tough item like a plastic blister package, or some other hard item. For those types of items you would want to use a pair of utility scissors. Your scissors would not be covered under the warranty based on the damage hat you have described. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes you."
Furthermore I didn't tell them I used the scissors to cut plastic blister packs or anything like that. I also know titanium is very hard to shared so in sense, the scissors I have that have a few small nicks in them and have gotten dull over time are useless. Their claim of cutting over 100,000 items without them becoming dull is a bunch of bull. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well, could be better. I did not receive this for free. I paid the full price which was very reasonable IMO. While it is a simple piece of equipment and easy to use, it is not the highest of quality, but it really doesn't need to be. The finish is nice, but its all stamped steel and I can see things starting to wear in the future if you have to keep adjusting it. Adjustment is not as easy as it could be.
All it needs to do is make an even score which I feel like it can do successfully enough. The instructions are pretty straight forward and there are some neat project suggestions inside. Overall it was a fun purchase.
I plan on making a whole new unit based off the same concept using the supplied cutting wheel. It's not that the machine is all that bad, I just feel like if it were a bit more rigid you could make a better, straighter score. If you go around more than once rotation, you will start to get small shards around the edge from being a bit off. Nothing that cant be sanded out afterwards though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You have to touch this paper to fully appreciate its beauty. <div id="video-block-R33MGVZNWV8GD2" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C12bh7VCUWS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51UVhyueuVS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> My sisters and I make handmade greeting cards - not for money, but for the love of doing it. We always celebrate the arrival of new paper. This pad literally took my breath away. There are colors and textures here that I have never seen on paper. It reminds me of cloth that would be took expensive for me to purchase. My little sister just left, after spending some happy time just looking and feeling this paper. To quote sister "It's almost too pretty to cut". I am attaching a video that we did today. I hope it shows the beautiful colors and textures of this paper. Looking, touching, smelling this paper makes me feel as if I've touched the soul of India. One note: not a negative because of the nature of this handmade paper: it is not strong enough to "stand on its own" - if you intend to make greeting cards you will need some heavier weight paper. I like CRAFT SMITH NEUTRALS paper pad - it's a good foundation to build on.
ADDITION TO REVIEW: I just finished two cards using this paper as accent. Just wanted you to see what a difference a little bit of textured paper makes! See photo | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Two looms, one the real deal one a cheep imitation. i gave it 3 stars because its closest to the middle, the reason for that being that id give the 1st loom i got 5 stars and the 2nd one i got 1 or 2..
i ordered the 1st one about two weeks before the 2nd and the 1st one was ordered from the rainbow loom people came in great shape and was the real deal
i just got the 2nd one today that i ordered from Better Trading and the box looked the same only longer and the colors were a bit off, thought that was strange and then i saw the loom which was definitely not a genuine rainbow loom it was longer and fragile looking
though it actually wouldn't be so bad if it was compatible with the loom i have but its not, also the bottom pieces that hold the top part together are a joke.
the box also had a cheep version of the hook and instructions on a basic bracelet that look just like the originals except for the colors being brighter.
only positive things i can say about the 2nd loom is it came with all the parts and the bands look pretty good.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super cute multipurpose Washi Tape. Washi tape is so great it's got so many purposes and it's cute too! I can use it in my photo albums or to dress up a picture frame or shadow box. I even used it to cover a hold in my dashboard of my car where someone tried to break it and steal my radio. At least now I have something cute covering the hole instead of staring at it all the time.
this tape here was nice and suck really well to surfaces. I would however, recommend that you clean the surface you use before you stick the tape. (that should go without saying) The crafts yu can do with washi tape are endless and I have only begum to really explore just how far I plan to use the tape!
*I did received this product for a discount in exchange of my honest and unbiased opinion. regardless my thoughts are my own I do not recommend products based on review status. Four Stars for me means that the product came exactly as expected and worked as it was meant to. I do not give 5 stars unless the product exceeds my expectations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Product. I have been using this product for years in my classroom in Arizona. Each year I print out new graphics to go along with the theme in my class for that year. They adhere (like a sticker NOT static cling) to the long skinny window in my front door. They stick perfectly! I have no idea what product others are using that is not working for them. Yes, Arizona is a dry heat, but during the monsoon season, our school becomes like a swamp cooler! My bulletin board papers all buckle and curl and even stacks of paper in my room feel a bit damp. Those window clings though are stuck tight! They don't even budge until the very end of the year when I have to use a staple remover to peel up a corner (and then they peel off smoothly). There's not even an issue of using an older product that has lost its stickiness. I usually buy a package of 10 and that will last be about 7-8 years. I only usually use one sheet or so each year. I've also never had any problem at all running it through my ancient printer (hooked up to my very old PC) or my brand new printer (hooked up to my brand new Mac). It goes through perfectly every time.
I HIGHLY recommend this product! I don't usually write a review, but when I was going to reorder this product and saw all of the negative reviews I thought I should at least share how much I appreciate this product - especially since they seem to be one of the few that still makes inkjet window clings. :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is extremely painful and itchy and I will never go near epoxy . I used this resin and wore rubber gloves but a lot of it did get on my skin. It says that if it gets on your skin to wash with soap and water which I did. Washing with soap and water gets some of it off but your hands remain sticky. Not the end of the world. However it turns out it is a skin sensitizing chemical and I am now dealing with a severe allergic reaction on my hands and anywhere else a drop of resin may have touched. My earlobe, my torso where the resin leaked through my apron, my leg, but mostly all over my hands and wrists. It is extremely painful and itchy and I will never go near epoxy resins again. The doctor says it may be 3 weeks until all symptoms are gone. It is my fault for not researching something so serious more in depth but still, the reaction I am having is strong enough to warrant a clear warning on the box in my opinion. Be careful! Wear nitrile gloves and some kind of hand barrier lotion....or avoid like the plague. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mixed Media fun with Gelatos. This was the second Faber Castell Gelato kit that I have bought. I loved the fun colors that this ones comes with (including one metallic color) and the Texture Luxe in the pearl. It is great for adding other colors to and creating "colored pearl paste" that works great with the included stencils (you get 10 sheets with designs including birds and butterflies). Being someone who is newer to mixed media type projects, I mostly use them for art journal type things, this kit has enough to get started and also enough to experiment with the Gelatos (which I definitely recommend and have since ordered in other colors because I am using them often). I feel like this kit is offered at a really good price for what is included. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fast and fun. I started out with a toy loom and then purchased a more serious table loom because I enjoy the craft. But they are limited to their width, so this toy loom is actually a great idea with its expansion looms. I immediately ordered a few expansion looms while I awaited the base unit's arrival.
Being plastic, I imagine that this LoopdeLoom won't last long with rough handling and certainly not for eternity. But for what it is it is a nifty design and a lot of fun to use. Even if nothing else, it is great way to use up all your leftover yarn that you didn't know what to do with until now. But due to the expansion pieces you can actually weave garment panels with this such as fall jackets. Have fun with it and let your imagination run wild. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT quality Paper, VERY CHEAP !!! Go and buy at the Dollar Store. I bought for pastel art drawing projects and. NOT quality Paper, VERY CHEAP!!! Go and buy at the Dollar Store. I bought this paper for pastel and graphite art drawing projects and this paper goes for about $1 at your local art supply and/or crafts or sewing store. I was VERY disappointed due to the price of $16 for 5 sheets of 8x10" pages of this stuff. Thought at that price would be quality "artist" grade paper and IT IS NOT!
I have been looking for something that is a cross between a velvety and suede feel for my pastel, graphite and coloured pencil drawings and this is not it, it is much too textured and will not accept graphite or colored pencil at all. It may be ok for Pastel and Charcoal, ~MAYBE~ but is cheap paper and will not hold up over time so not good for any serious drawings but ok to practice on. BUT THAT IS NOT the reason I gave it only 1 star, it is because you can buy this crap for around a $1 or less at local arts and crafts stores, which I have but I sometimes lay in under my thinner drawing paper to add texture when I draw animals and birds or anything with a skin. Returning is too expensive as it is not from AMAZON so I am out $18 total.
It is NOT Professional Art Paper, it is not archival quality, 100% cotton or the type of paper you would use for any art you want to frame or sell.
I have found what I am looking for I think in "velour" artist quality pastel paper and have ordered some of that, in addition to having some free samples sent to me from a few art suppliers on line who cater to artist quality goods. So, if you want something velvety I would suggest trying:
Vic Bearcroft Pastel Velour Pad
Art Spectrum Colour Fix Fine Tooth Pastel Paper
Magnini Revere Suede Paper at DanielSmith.com, which is the best place to try paper as you usually need to buy 10 sheets minimum but he lets you mix and match as long as you get 10 sheets, which is about $55 or more. They are large sheets and you can cut them down to your liking. I also would suggest Strathmore Series 500 in anything, top of the line for artist quality paper and at least 3-ply Bristol Board but again very expensive and by the way, "Bristol Board" is paper. You could use Strathmore 400 or 2-ply Bristol Board but nothing less than this quality and make sure it is 100% cotton. Other excellent paper for drawing is:
~ Hot Pressed Water Colour Paper in at least 140lbs weight - stay away from cold Pressed it has too much texture and is for water painting
~ Canson Foundation Series Bristol Board, 100lbs, Textured Velum surface, there is also "plate" which is really smooth
And I actually really like a rather inexpensive but high quality brand called "Artist Loft" 140lbs drawing paper, it is smoother on one side and little toothier on the other, excellent for graphite and coloured pencil.
Finally, the issue with this paper is do I want to waste my "artist" grade pastel and charcoal to even practice on it as it will eat up the pencils quickly and they cost a lot of money also, so I think what I will do is use it with my Conte Pastel Pencils which I got at a huge discount and a lot of but only in three colors of light grey, dark grey and a few white and pastel stick which I got for free and do not use. I think that is the the trick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Defective punch returned for replacement. - UPDATE - Replacement received and works very well. Punch was misaligned and did not work. I have returned it for a replacement. I will update this review if the replacement works. I really hope it does. The three sizes seem ideal for price tags for all the handcrafts sold in the crafter's co-operative I belong to. If the replacement is also defective, I will be really disappointed.
I received a replacement within hours, (yes, really, only hours) after I dropped off the return package at UPS. I am very pleased with the replacement. It works great on card stock, makes cleanly punched, crisp tags and I couldn't be happier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy fabrication and sharp as a Samurai sword. This is the second EK Success Paper Shaper (old package) we have purchased (both different diameters.) The punch is sturdily constructed, depresses painlessly through a variety of materials, and most importantly effects a particularly clean, round (laser-like) cut. Were using the punch for purely personal, family-oriented (picture) decoupage tasks. The EK circle nesting punch is particularly well suited for such projects. Due to the construction of the punch itself, the utmost distance of the cut-out from the edge of the material is limited (i.e. how far in from the border of the material the cut-out can be produced), but that was obvious to us when we ordered the item. Without a doubt a quality punch. Moreover the sturdiness and sharpness of the circular cutting mechanism will lead to a long life of effectiveness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SE - Scissors - Tailor's, Heavy Duty, 12in. - SC63H. I really like this product. Looks and feels very durable, good quality material and implementation. Extremely sharp and easily cuts heavy and very thin silky fabric. Can be used for different household needs and tailoring. Kind of heavy in hands, so needed some hand rest while working with these scissors. The only issue that I had that for very soft & thin material or fabric - the tips of the scissors are extremely pointy and very sharp, which can drag and pinch the fabric. In general I am pretty much satisfied with the product quality. Was shipped on time and delivered in good packaging and condition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
my review is based on their non desire to listen and understand and also not give the public the correct info about this product which is a very good product. the seller is apparantly unaware that the actual size of the soles and heals are much larger, at least 2 inches. than what is ordered.
In other words, a size 12 which is 12inches, comes in 14 inches long which is not workable on a size 12. I have tried to write them this info but they don't seem to get it.. there selling sight does not mention this because they don't know this and I think that this is ignorant on the seller's behalf. I returned the item and they deducted 6 dollars for whatever and did not address the fact that the sizing is different. my review is based on their non desire to listen and understand and also not give the public the correct info about this product which is a very good product.. so not to confuse anyone, the product is excellet but the sizing is off... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value set. These were pretty good. They went on well. There were a couple colors I would have liked to be a shade different. The green is a bit drab. For kids I think a tiny bit brighter shade of green may be better, unless you're doing camouflage, then its perfect. And the red could be a truer red. Thankfully once it dries it is red but barely. When it is wet, you'll think it is going to be raspberry pink.
Overall, they go on smooth, there's a nice selection of colors, there is a lot of paint in the pots for the price. I painted faces for three hours at a fall festival, using mostly these and filling in with some other stuff I had and was only running out of one color at the end. And no one seemed to have any reaction to them. Oh and the stencils are great for the really little ones that might not be patient enough for a design. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High gloss finish, easy clean up, absolutely amazing. This adhesive/glaze is absolutely the best I've ever used. I recommend that if you're attempting very deep glaze (for example, to aid in creating a deep water/liquid effect in a miniature scene), build the depth in layers that will dry evenly (and actually quicker) rather than rushing with a thick layer with applied heat as this can cause "dipping" from some sections drying more quickly than others, preventing a flat dry.
I am really very happy with this adhesive/glaze. It dries to a super high gloss finish that looks like a thicker liquid varnish or resin has been used. It doesn't smell bad, it is very easy to control, to spread, and to clean up as it is water soluble before drying. Example images of Diamond Glaze on one of my projects attached. Will definitely order again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Review of independent lead toxicity data. I'm shopping for a facepaint kit for my nephew for Christmas, and am going to buy this one. This is a somewhat insincere review, since I haven't received the product yet. But I did a fairly careful reading of the lead toxicity data in the study cited by some of the other concerned buyers, and so I thought my reading on it would be useful. I arbitrarily picked the same star rating as the average at the time I reviewed the product. Apologies to Amazon for gaming the system.
The campaign for safe cosmetics published a study in 2009 on lead, nickel, cobalt and chromium in childrens' facepaint kits. You can easily google it and find it. They report Snazaroo's had the highest lead content of the 10 facepaint kits they tested, 0.56 parts per million (page 8 of their report). This is 5.6 times higher than the maximum amount of lead allowed in candy, 0.10 parts per million, and almost 40 times the maximum allowed in water, 0.015 ppm (pl. 13). This clearly isn't ideal. Many countries - not the U.S. apparently - forbid lead in makeup and facepaint entirely. It doesn't seem high enough to me to be a major concern, though. I figure that a typical kid with a facepainting kit eats 100 times more candy in a year than he eats facepaint, and consumes I would guess between 10,000 and 100,000 times more water.
The levels of nickel, cobalt, and chromium exceed levels which were recommended by industry studies which Campaign for Safe Cosmetics quotes of 1 ppm. But the concern cited by the Campaign is causing contact allergies -- quite a bit less worrying than lead, which can cause retardation and other very serious health effects.
So in other words, discourage eating this stuff. But I will personally be conserving the nervous uncle points I would have spent on this for my nephew's teenage years! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Adequate, but not as precise as Kemper tools. This is a set of medium-quality tools, sturdy enough and practical. All are steel-pointed, some have aluminum handles, so I assume they will last. The problem is, they are not as finely-finished as Kemper tools, not as precise. I am sure I will use some of them, but for fine work I will probably end up using the Kemper tools I already have. Having lots of tools is nice though, and they do add quantity to one's collection. The reason I am reviewing them is that they send you quite a lot of emails after you buy them, urging you to review them. This may not be quite the review they are looking for, but it is honest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great kit, fantastic flavors, easy confidence builder. What a wonderful setup. I gave this kit as a Valentine's gift to the hot sauce loving guy in my life and it was instantly well received. Packaging was nice and well packed, great presentation of materials. My guy just finished his successful foray into the world of creating his first hot sauce and the result was wonderful; a smokey full bodied chipotle with sweet start building on a rich, flavorful finish. Great product, he can't wait to try more recipes, the instructions are simply presented and easy to follow, and just about everything needed to complete the task (except the fresh ingredients) was in the box. The bottles and labels set the stage for a professional presentation, even the young family members wanted to help label. Thanks for building the confidence of a first timer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great glue that holds well, dries clear and very fast. Love the ARt Institute Glitter Glue. I had heard so much about how great this glue was from many on you tube, that I was finally convinced to try it out. When I got it though..there was no instructions about using it.....Meaning...I learned the hard way it that I need to clip the very top of it off (it is blocked with a solid piece at the top) and then you can twist the cap up to open it or twist it down to close it up (so it doesn't dry out). ( I did not know I needed to clip the top and I started to squeeze and it came out under the lid....so lost a little glue...hopefully you will not have that problem now that you read this :) Anyway...it is great glue, and dries clear and very fast. It was worth the purchase. I plan to buy the bigger bottle to refill this as I use it up. Great glue and a must have if you do much scrapbooking or make alot of greeting cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great size, very sharp. I purchased a couple pair of Fiskars scissors in this size at a discount store for $1 each.. I loved them, until they popped apart (maybe why they were sold at the discount store).. But I loved the size, it was perfect.. I have arthritis in my hands and it's easier to cut fabric with this size over the normal sized Fiskars scissors.. I've been on the search for more in this size and was thrilled to find them on Amazon.. Course, they weren't a dollar (lol) and they aren't the same scissors.. The original ones I had were orange handled with the gold blades.. These are the same size, same blades, but MUCH better.. I would guess Fiskars had a problem with the original and these are the next generation. They're very sturdy, sharp and easy to work with... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT GOOD FOR RECONSTRUCTING TEETH. Used it for a tooth remake per ad claim. Turns out there apparently was some chemical leaching out of it and making me sick. I could taste it and it would start giving me strong headaches not 5 minutes after putting my 'new tooth' in my mouth. I was very disappointed because the 'tooth' came out pretty good-after making 4 or 5 of them to practice. The product is distributed in USA but they don't say where it's made. Probably some country where toxicity has a totally different definition than stateside. I would've blamed myself if the seller didn't claim 'can even use it to make teeth' or something like that. Other than that, the product pretty much did what it claimed to be able to do. Just don't put it in ur mouth... you'll get sick-or i did anyway. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and versatile substance. This stuff is crazy fun to use! It didn't really come with instructions, but I heated a bowl of water in the microwave until it was slightly steaming, plunked in a spoonful of pellets, and moments later they were wholly transparent and pliable. This stuff has a texture akin to chewed gum when you're working it... easy to stretch and manipulate it into general shapes, but fine details are more challenging. It becomes stiffer as it cools down, so if you need more pliability just dunk it in the hot water again. I actually like how quickly it sets, because in a couple cases I found myself having to hold it in shape until it became rigid enough to stand up under its own weight. At room temperature it is a surprisingly hard and sturdy plastic. I thought the bags of colored beads were very meager until I tried them, but it turns out that the colors are very concentrated and a little goes a long way. I think I will need to buy more of the plain beads long before I need to restock any of the colors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best crafting product ever. This stuff is wonderful. I have at least 10 kinds of adhesives. I also live in a dry desert climate which hinders adhesion of some adhesives and dries others (glue stick for example) before they have a chance to bond. When you need adhesion between papers/cardstock or papers and cardstock to say chipboard, this is just too easy. No buckling under glue especially for thinner paper (not to mention the mess.) Great for attaching photos altho it is very permanent and not in any way repositional. Its also strong--I'm using it for many things including bindings (such as Kathy Orta's hidden hinge technique). It has proven itself as durable in the year I've been using it and I order this stuff in bulk now.
After you firmly burnish the tape down to your first surface (say on a picture), I recommend using an exacto knive or similar when you peel off the edges. I use this technique which I saw in Orta's video for rapidly peeling back multiple peices on a project.
Greatest crafting product yet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it. I love this stuff. Been using it for awhile now. Ordered here as opposed to my normal ordering via Aves. Cheaper than manufacturer site with prime ordering. Received as ordered and quickly, which was much appreciated as I was almost out of my supply. I sculpt with it, and when dry I carve on it, sand it, paint it, and mix stuff into it and mount stuff on it when wet. I make tools, make jewelry, gifts, faux raku pottery, and use it for repairs around the house. When cured it is so hard and sturdy, while maintaining such great detail. Tips: Keep your fingers away from your face when handling it, nasty rash results. Use hydrocortisone to clear it up. Working time shortens on hot days to 1hr..speed sculpt! Its best to sculpt in stages, in small quantities. If your doing a large sculpture you can sculpt as you would clay, where you use an inner form of foil or newspaper, but you can leave it inside in this case and seal it up with an outer layer. It will slump, so use molds or other items to prop parts as they cure. Also, just get the color wheel or add pigments to a white base, not really necessary to purchase a rainbow, just mix color into part a, then match the mixed amount ball size to your part b. Oh yeah, best thing i have found to keep surfaces and your hands sticky free is olive oil, or a hand cream with olive oil. I use olive body butter from the body shop, its works grwat even to smooth clay surfaces. After it cures, just rinse the cured clay in blue dawn and water. Btw, use only blue dawn, a dish scrubber and warm water to clean up. Dont forget under your nails, and don't wash uncured clay down sink, it cures under water. You can slow the cure by sticking it in the freezer, and speed the cure by adding a little more part b to part a, instead of the normal 50-50 ratio. Using the olive oil, you can then start with refinements, mica, or whatever while it is still curing, or begin sculpting with it right away, rather then having to let it rest for 15 mins after mixing to get a better sculpting consistency. Anyways, love love it, and I will order again for sure. I'm addicted to the stuff!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome customer service, embosser works great. I ordered this embosser to use on invitations and napkins for our anniversary celebration. The first one I received (a rectangular plate) made a beautiful imprint on the invitations but the imprint was not deep enough on the napkins to make a nice impression. I contacted the seller and asked if I could purchase a deeper plate to use on the napkins. I paid them the cost for the second (round) plate and they shipped it out within a couple days. When I tried the round plate, it worked perfectly on the napkins. I was very happy with their customer service because they explained that the deeper plate could tear through the paper, so I ended up with one to use on the invitations and one to use on the napkins. I am very happy with my purchases and with the seller's excellent service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful leather! I want more. - I can't believe this is called a "scrap" because it's such a beautiful piece - the color is a perfect, a "sand" color, slightly to the warm side of neutral; it is thick, a full 1/8"; the suede side has a fine texture that's very nice to the touch, and the smooth side is almost velvety - and believe me, I am *very* fussy about anything touching my skin because it gets irritated so easily, but this feels so nice! It's also much more supple than I expected.
- I was going to use this to make slipper soles, but it's too nice for that! I have to look for something I won't mind walking on, and save this for at least the tops, or for something else I'd want to show off.
- BTW, the size is as described plus a wee bit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice paper. Bad experience buying this used but that's . Nice paper. Bad experience buying this used but that's no fault of the paper's and Amazon made it right after I brought it to their attention. Note to other buyers: please do not return products after you've used up most much less 3/4 of the product because you "didn't like it/changed your mind." If you use or keep 75% of something, I don't care if you didn't like it, you chose to use or keep more than a little bit of it, you shouldn't get your money back. Because the workers simply reshelve it all rolled up and sell as a warehouse deal without actually checking that you returned all of the product. If someone didn't like this paper, I bet they knew that after one sheet, not 17 of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Foil is fine, packaging unsatisfactory. The colors in this kit are very pretty. I feel like they will be very versatile in places of application, cards, journals, polymer clay etc. When I received them they were smaller than I thought they would be but that is just because I didn't mentally register the sizes correctly. They were there. Also, though, the packaging is not to my liking. They come all rolled together in a plastic rectangular tube. You must take out all of the sheets to see just one and then it is a pain to get it back into the tube as the more you fiddle with it the more the metallic flakes off. I prefer foils sold as flat sheets in a booklet style than this roll method. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vivid! Wonderful! Buy Cheap Books, Splurge on Pencils. Wow! These were just what I was hoping! Soft led that leaves great, vivid color! I love that there are several blues/several greens etc. that are just different enough to contrast but still appear as multiple shades of the colors. Take my advice.... it's easy to find fairly inexpensive coloring books now so use the money saved to get these. They are definitely worth it. They will leave you with which something to be proud.
Also...FYI: After reading other reviews, I opted to buy an eye brown pencil sharpener (women's make-up dept) that works wonderful on these pencils. Some people said that regular colored pencil sharpeners didn't work because the led was too soft. The eye brown/liner pencil sharpener does the trick because those are for traditionally very soft makeup pencils.....AND CHEAP! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Read the FINE PRINT -- only 25 Tiny Pieces in Package. **FYI - The brads are fine, but there are ONLY 25 tiny Brads IN THIS PACKAGE for $3.46.**
In the end, this was my fault -- I did not THOROUGHLY read the detailed product description further down at the middle of the page... I needed brads for a book project with my kids and their friends. So I jumped on the internet and went directly to Amazon to place an order. The product description at the top of the page did not indicate the quantity per package, but the product photo shows a PILE (of at least 30-50 small pieces) of brads. Needless to say I was VERY surprised when I received the order to see that there were only 25 brads in a TINY bag. It was my mistake for ASSUMING, but geez!!! $3.40 for 25 tiny, metal brads, 1/4" long??????? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm all for saving the bees, but this cedar is not a great stand-alone fragrance. Living in rural Texas, surrounded by corn and cotton fields where the crop dusters and county road maintenance don't seem to give a hoot about how they spray pesticides, herbicides and drying agents, or where it all goes on windy days, I am very concerned about the plight of the honey bee. The ramifications are extremely serious. So, I can appreciate the use of beeswax in these melts. And, they do last longer than the soy wax melts.
I did not really appreciate the stand-alone cedar fragrance. It is not a bad fragrance, but I got tired of it quickly. A mix of wood fragrances could have made a more interesting aroma. Gentle Bees does make other forest tree fragrances, but they are all sold separately. That makes for quite an investment--just to experiment, as there are no instructions or combination suggestions on the label. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good enough for the price. This Advent tree served our intended purpose, which was to 1) keeps my daughter in suspense every day before xmas opening each drawer and 2) so that my she can paint it however she wants.
The bad thing is some of the boxes doesn't fit properly into the very top square. I couldn't pull the drawer out without using a tool, which damaged the wood, which wasn't the highest quality to begin with. Yet nothing you can't fix, just switch the drawers, unless you already marked the numbers! Still fixed it by painting over it and swapping drawers. So I would suggest you make sure all cubes fit into the box properly before numbering it.
Also one of the knobs came off, but nothing super glue can't fix. Finally, the boxes may be too small - you can probably fit candy in there or small shopkin sized objects in there.
So overall, it's not the best quality, but good enough for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Difficult Product for Glue (But Maybe the Only Option. An applicator like this is the best way to use thicker acrylic glue, but unfortunately it doesn't last and has to be replaced because the nozzle accumulates too much hardened residue. I used a thin metal rod to keep it cleaned out between uses, but eventually it became totally plugged and useless.
The biggest factor didn't seem to be how much I used it, but how often. While using it every day it could be salvaged by unjamming it with a metal rod each time, but after a week of not being used, the nozzle was basically useless. So it's something that I'll need to replace for each project I work on.
It's certainly got pros and cons. I still got my use out of it, and even bought a replacement when it got plugged upbecause it's the only thing I could find that lets me reliably handle how much of the glue I want coming out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Water-) Color me happy. I haven't spent much time (read that:ANY) with watercolor pencils, but I have been eager to try them out. And these were worth the wait!
Used dry, these do a nice job. They are soft enough that they can be used light, dark, and anywhere in between. There's a really nice selection of colors. I haven't done a color chart yet, but when/if I get one done, I'll attach a picture for you.
Used wet, colors are vibrant. They blend well and really act like watercolors (which is, I suppose, the point!!)
The pencil wrap for storing them is very nice. It holds all 72 pencils, and includes 2 paintbrushes (toss them... They are worthless), a white rectangular eraser (which did a nice job erasing a couple of tiny smudges where I went outside the lines on the coloring page), a small plastic pencil sharpener (worked fine on the colored pencils after I used them), and a nifty little tool I hadn't seen since grade school (and even then only the teacher had one, for her chalk)... A small metal cylinder, several inches long, used to extend short nearly used up pencil pieces... Brilliant!! Could be a real money saver... We'll see over time.
If you do get these,(or any brand), I'd suggest you invest a few dollars in a couple of small brushes... A variety... Maybe one very tiny thin one, one flat ended one, maybe half an inch wide, (i like having the flat edged ones in several widths, they are so versatile), maybe one thick round brush for laying down heavier water areas. And a pad of watercolor paper. And look on youtube: so many tutorials!
Having no experience with these, I followed some youtube tutorials by thefrugalcrafter, and have attached the results. They aren't great, but are an acceptable first attempt, and will give you an idea of how the pencils might work for you. I used them in my art journal book which has smooth pages, and I think on watercolor paper the results will be very nice.
These might be fun for grown up coloring book pages, too. (I liked them for that!) Just be a little stingier with the water.
You can lay color down on the page, then run a damp brush over it to give the effect watercolors do, you can run the tip of the pencil back and forth across the tip of a damp brush, then paint with the brush for a nice vivid color, you can even wet the tip of the pencil and draw that way, or draw on a damp page. (If you do either of those, make sure you want to keep those marks... You won't be removing them with a wash afterwards) Or, of course, use them like regular dry (quality) colored pencils.
(edit March 2016: I used these dry as regular colored pencils today and LOVED the way the blend and overlay! also, I used the tip of the eraser to lift some very small places I wanted to remove. Still VERY pleased with these. I don't know at all how they compare price-wise with anything else. But I love this set)
So... Cons? A few.
-no color names on the pencils. It is convenient to have the color (cadium red, for example) but not necessary
-the little included brushes stink. NOT a deal breaker. You can buy inexpensive brushes practically anywhere.
-i can't think of any more now, but if I come up with more as I use them, I'll edit this review.
You can see in the coloring page, I think, on the paint brush handles... I swept a bit of water across the top half of them to show you dry vs wetted color.
I received a sample set to test and review and LOVE them. I can't compare them to other artist's brands, because I haven't tried any, but I can tell you if you are looking for a fun set WITH a case (I LOVE the wrap!) give these a shot. I think you might enjoy them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors. These straight Scotch titanium scissors cut like "buttah" through paper and cardstock. I also have a pair of titanium Westcott scissors so did a comparison test. I found that the Scotch scissors require less pressure to cut through thick paper or cardboard. But when I tried cutting duct tape the tape stuck to these Scotch scissors; not the Westcott's, which are advertised as non-stick. I then tried both scissors on fabric and the Wesctott's cut a little smoother than the Scotch.
This 3-pack is a great deal for some really sharp scissors. They're comfortable to hold and feel very heavy duty. These are my favorite scissors and the ones I use the most (I do a lot of scrapbooking). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't stick to my walls. Maybe this works for other people, but it refuses to stick to my walls. I'm disappointed because I bought 3 rolls for a large wall art project and now I can't return it because it's used. My walls have flat paint -- perhaps this would stick better to paint with more of a sheen to it? Just a thought, but I have no walls with more of a sheen to experiment on. Rather than give up on my project, I put some double-sided tape under the ends of this tape to see if that will keep it from peeling off completely. So far, that seems to be working okay, although it somewhat defeats the purpose of easy-to-use and easy-to-remove-with-no-adhesive-residue washi tape. I can see the long edges of the tape starting to peel up, as well, so it's possible that having the ends taped down won't be enough to keep it in place. Will probably remove the whole thing and paint a cool stencil instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT. First of all. It takes forever to dry and when it does it doesn't always hold tight. So, as a glue it's next to useless.
If you're looking for toxic waste though then this stuff is for you! The warning on the back makes you feel like you'll die by being in the same room as a tube of it. And it's nowhere to be seen on the Amazon listing. If you zoom in on the main image it says something like "warnings on back"
The warning on the back says: POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT. EXPOSURE MAY RESULT IN NAUSEA, HEADACHE, CONFUSION OR INSTABILITY. MAY BE HARMFUL BY BREATHING VAPORS. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Hey, Amazon? Maybe toss POSSIBLE CANCER AGENT somewhere where we can see it before buying it? And it's not even a very effective glue! I'm sticking to loctite. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better as a wall hanging than wrap. I planned to use it as a bojagi wrapping cloth. The un-printed side is apparently not designed for that, because the loose-weave fabric looks a little "homespun" and the image shows through a bit on the back. This makes it a little stiff for wrapping, and makes the colors a less vibrant than they could be. It is charming, however, so I stapled it to the wall in a tiny room I use for children's books and toys. It does pick up the light if we leave it on a while. (Sometimes the youngest likes to go in the room with a flashlight-- just to shine it on the scene.) It is fun to enjoy the starry sky glowing softly from the cloth before we leave the room. For novelty and image design, a 5; for quality, a 3: that's why I rate it 4 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Product but Overcharged for Shipping. Good product. I make my own candles in votive containers to burn in a lovely crystal jar I have. I found that using zinc core wicks stands up better, burns better, etc. Sometimes you have to trim them if the flame gets too high. I rated 4 stars because I thought I had free ship on this item, since my order was well over the amount required for free ship. Imagine my surprise when I was charged shipping for this item. They charged me $5.49 shipping and they COULD have shipped it First Class for about $3 for a 3 oz item, but instead charged me the extra, and they shipped it Parcel Select which took much longer than First Class would have. I ship a lot of things and I know how this works. And it appears they made a couple of bucks on the shipping to boot. I guess that's why they say let the buyer beware... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. My tool came in similar packaging, but with the Darice name on it.
I bought this tool because it had a bent stencil cutter tip. The angled tip makes it easier to cut accurately than my other tool with a straight tip, but after a few minutes, the tool overheated the metal and the tip bent and twisted even under gentle cutting pressure. It burned the stencil material, leaving globs of black, melted plastic along the cut edge, which my other tool didn't do. The tip came unscrewed with use, so I had to continually tighten it with a pliers. Once the tip cooled, it could be re-shaped, but the oxidation on the brass makes me think the tip won't last long. I finally put it on a soldering iron rheostat at 50% power, and it cut great and the tip didn't bend. That adds $35 to the price, so I can't recommend this tool for stencil cutting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best quality, best price, extremely impressed. I am really excited about using these studs. They are the highest quality studs I've been able to purchase this far. I don't use the screw at all in my application so I cannot attest to its function but I'm sure it's great because they look fine. I got the brass color so I don't know how the painted ones finish looks. But I will buy this product again and try other products from this seller because I'm extremely pleased with the value and the quality of the product. I'm making a luxury bracelet with these studs, they are that fine looking. They are heavy, but they should be.
Note to seller, maybe you should recategorize your listing because I don't understand why this is listed as an office product? Might help the people who are looking on the appropriate category stumble upon them. I searched for the term directly and was able to find them fine though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Scissors. Comfortable. Precise. Sharp. Still Cut Like New After Two Years of Regular Use. My wife sews professionally. She does alterations, repairs, and custom sewing. She stays pretty busy at it, sewing for at least 4 hours nearly every week day.
Like many others have mentioned, for a long time we both thought that Gingher scissors were the best. We were loyal to Gingher. Grandma has a wonderful pair of Gingher scissors. But for several years Cindy was unhappy with every one of several new pair of Gingher scissors. Twice we sent scissors in to Gingher for servicing, but they came back no better than when we sent them. They will variously grab in spots, not cut at the very ends of the blades, or be hard to close.
Cindy had finally resorted to using a pair of $10 Fiskar scissors, which weren't great, but they cut better than the Gingher's.
Wanting to help her with this problem, and after reading so many positive reviews, I took it upon myself to order her a pair of Kai Dressmaker Shears that cost $22 back then. She was so happy with them that I quickly ordered three different pair of Kai: the 5-1/2 embroidery scissors, the 8-inch Professional shears; and these 10-inch Professional Shears.
Cindy is thrilled with all of them. She says, They are comfortable to use. They require very little force to cut even heavy fabrics. And they cut the sheerest fabrics just as well. They are sharp, smooth, and cut well right out to the tips of the blades.
I posted our first review of the 8-inch Dressmaker Shears two years ago. Since then Cindy has been using all four pair of her Kai scissors nearly every day. She keeps the 8-inch Professional Shears at her sewing machine. She keeps the 8-inch Dressmaker Shears at the ironing board. She uses the embroidery scissors for snipping thread at the sewing machine. And she keeps these 10-inch Professional scissors for when she needs to cut bulk fabric.
Cindy says, For two years now Ive been using these scissors every day. The three larger pair cut just as well as when they were new. Only recently, the embroidery scissors have gotten to where they don't cut so well on the last inch of the tips where I use them constantly to snip thread. Its finally time to spend another $17 for a new pair of those.
I asked her if she thought the Processional series scissors were worth 4 times the cost of the Dressmaker Shears. Cindy says, If I only had the cheaper ones, I would be very happy. But I really like the Professional Shears. They just feel more precise, and smooth, and the grip is nicer. I still want both.
A few months after Cindy started using the Kai scissors even Grandma abandoned her Ginghers. About her Kai scissors she says, Wow. Now I cant imagine not having them.
Im sorry if our effusiveness sounds a little too much like a Walton Family story, but I don't know any other way to try to communicate how good we judge these scissors to be. It is so satisfying to find a really great tool at a reasonable price. Its just a shame that they aren't made in America. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product with poor description. I decided to write this review to help beginners like me who are thinking about buying this product.
Great quality, by the way. I decided to give 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the poor product description.
-Beautiful pieces with beautiful finishing.
-Rounded edges, not sharp at all.
-There are three different colors (just in case it is hard to see in the picture)
-Pieces are clear with painting on the bottom only. On the sides you can see through.
-The pieces CANNOT be nipped, and I really wish this was in the product description. I tried to nip one piece, and dozens of small pieces of glass scattered away. Not safe.
-One pound covers approximately 0.6 square feet or about 85 square inches.
I won't be able to use this product for the project I was thinking because I need more "pointy" pieces and I won't be able to nip these ones. I am not returning because I really like the colors, and I am sure can use in other future projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the size as advertised & made of flimsy material. The description says the board is 5.9 inches by 8.3 inches, which is false. Mine measures 7 inches by 8.3 inches (18cm by 21cm). Really not bad news, seeing as a bigger board is better. However, I don't really recommend buying this particular board because the cork is VERY flimsy. It isn't backed by anything but the plastic in some parts. Seeing as you will be using push pins on the board, you should know the pins will go straight through the cork into whatever is under it (whether that be your desk, leg, etc.). Also because the cork is SO THIN it will wear away. You won't get much use out of this thing because it is not durable whatsoever, BUT if you are a beginner with 10 bucks to spare and you need an expendable quilling board, then go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Practice makes it easier. Just received my shredder scissors. Ok - It's takes some practice but I do like the results. Wanted some scissors to eliminate labels with glue getting stuck in my shredder. The first few cuts were disappointing. They work better on minimal pieces of paper. If you have something with bubble wrap stuck to it, try to remove the bubble part. It also works if you come in at an angle and then back off and come in from the other direction. It makes small square but works well. Cut over a trash can. I also sprayed kitchen non-stick cooking spray on the blades to help the process. You can wash the scissors in hot soapy water. Everything is going in the trash so the spray worked for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the Quality of Exacto, Blades, Handles, or Box. Just not the fit and finish of the Exacto brand. Blades and handles are a little rougher finish, box has a very sloppy varnish-like coating with lots of drips, runs and debris in the finish. Interior plastic vacuum formed piece is pretty useless to hold the knife handles. Either plan on modifying the styrene thing or making your own foam insert to hold the handles. Otherwise they're essentially impossible to grab without some kind of pry tool to get them out. Magnets that should hold the blades in place are also essentially useless. If you don't use the foam spacer to hold the blades in place, closing the lid will cause the blades to fall from the magnets.
Generally, a cheap, corner cutting product. I'm a little insulted, although not suprised, that they emphasize the "Made in USA" aspect. The Chinese versions are better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is not a dye. This is not a dye merely a superficial colorant, keep that in mind. It doesnt soak into the leather it merely sits on top of it. Also It is water based and anything that contains water that touches this product will wipe off. This product requires a varnish or shellac. It is hard and clear sealer usually shiny or it will wipe off. This eco stuff works good in some scenarios but for most an actual dye product such as fiebings pro oil dye is what you need. This eco product line came out in result of environment concerns and not what works best for leather. So do yourself a favor and a lot of headaches, buy fiebings pro dye, whether oil(preferable) or alcohol. These products do not come off and offer a relatively maintenance free finish as well as not glossy or shiny. Just put on a coat of obenauf, mink oil or lexol or shoe polish and you're done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Product, Saved My Car. I was putting new carpet in my car when the can of spray adhesive I was using got a hole in it. It spun in circles and covered the entire inside of my car with glue almost a centimeter thick. I tried goo gone, it did nothing. I tried turtle wax sticker remover and it worked but started taking the finish off of my panels. I decided to try un-do as my last resort and it took off the glue like it was nothing, and it left everything unharmed. I used it on tinted windows, my rubber steering wheel, my plastic panels, and my vinyl seats and it did no damage at all. This stuff saved my car, its a definite buy, better than anything else out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not so heavy duty when a little piece of paper popped the glass... . I was very excited to find these way off season to make personalized wedding invitation ornaments as part of a Bridal Shower 1st Christmas basket. Unfortunately they were not "heavy duty" at all. I was carefully putting strips of paper I had already curved to fit inside when it popped through the side. Second one I was working with to find out how thin it really was. I was able to make 3 out of the 4 ornaments. Unfortunately now I have to be that person who gave THE infamous basket that had to explain why it was unfinished...I added a photo that shows the little slivers of paper I was trying to add with the hole. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just OK - not the best - not the worst. My fault - as I didn't read the specs (specifically the dimensions) for this product, but the container is EXTREMELY SMALL! Because of the container size surprise, I actually counted the tiny little (1/2" x 5/8") spools of tape and only received 98 - not a deal breaker for me. I think this product suffers more from poor description and sub-par quality control than anything else. My granddaughter LOVES tape...all kinds of tape, so I'm gifting her bunches of different tapes for Christmas this year! She'll be thrilled. She's had similar tapes in the past and loved them, so I'm sure she'll be pleased.
Another reviewer indicated that the smell of the container is pretty awful...they're correct...mine is pretty smelly. I'll be interested to see if the smell goes away after the tape is gone as the container doubles as a cute little bank.
The patterns on the tapes are duplicated - a lot - and mine aren't anything close to what I would consider "cartoon". Mine are all different patterns - as the image shows on the page I ordered from. But again...my granddaughter isn't going to care - she'll just be thrilled to have more tape to cover & build things with!
With approximately 3 yards of tape on each (according to the specs) she'll have plenty to last her at least a little while! All-in-all an OKAY purchase. Not the best thing I've ever purchased...not the worst. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful for candle making. I read about the benefits of using soy candles instead of paraffin wax. But buying soy candles is incredibly expensive. Maybe because it's a fad right now? Making my own was the better solution.
You get a whopping 10lbs of shaved soy wax. Each flake is the size of a penny or smaller, so it's easy to scoop with a plastic spoon. And because they are flaked, you don't need a double boiler to melt the wax. I just took mason jars, filled them with wax flakes, and simmered them in a pot over water over the stove. The wax chips slowly melted, and I kept topping them off with more wax until the jars were full. Piece of cake!
I was able to make 12 candles in total (1 quart jars). They burn beautifully and smell good on their own. I don't like scented candles. The soy wax doesn't really smell like anything. Slightly like fresh beeswax. Very non offensive.
Make sure you use all natural wicks as well to match the soy wax! You don't want paraffin wicks if avoiding carcinogens is your goal. I'll buy from this company again once I go through my candles! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Denture relining. I give this product 5 stars. I wanted to use it for a time before I gave a review. I had new dentures made and the dentist did a real bad job. They didn't fit at all. I had always used Cushion Grip before to fix an alignment problem but they quit making it. So I needed to do something. Well I did a search on Amazon and this came up. So I read the reviews and decided to try it. After using up the last of my cushion grip I finally decided to try this (Thanksgiving was coming up and I wanted to eat, lol.). Man do I wish I would have discovered this sooner. I heated it up put it in my bottom plate and pressed it into place (Be carful if doing this. It is hot.). The product molded perfectly around my gums and gave me a perfect fit. I have always had to use denture creams to hold in my plates and I still do (I use the cream because I just don't like the plate moving. Just a personal preference.) but unlike before if they come loose while eating it is no big deal. I can keep eating, no problems. Before if they came loose I would have to re-glue them and wait for it to set up. But now the fit is tight so I don't have that problem. Also if after a time the fit does seem to be getting bad then just drop them into some boiling water and remold it into place. For me after about 2 or 3 weeks it seemed it was starting to rub a little so I heated it up and put it back in and then it was a perfect fit again. Now with all this said I want to make it clear that I am not in the health industry at all and using this product for internal use is up to you. It is non toxic put I do not think they have the food grade approval yet. So I am going to order more of this just to have it on hand. Also for other uses other than for dental repair it has so many possibilities. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awful - maybe I got a bad batch. I bought Snazaroo Face Paint (2 in this grey, 1 in white and 1 in black) and no matter what I did, the makeup would cake and crumble before I could get even coverage. I used very little water as recommended (I also tried more and less in other attempts hoping to fix the issue) and nothing helped. I tried applying with high quality smooth makeup sponges, my fingers and a foundation brush as well, hoping one of those might help but nothing did. I was left with makeup that kept wanting to get crumbly and flake off, and even after setting it, trying to apply shading lightly with a powder was a nightmare. I see so many good reviews for this, which is why I tried it over all others, but honestly, it really let me down and I am frustrated that I chose to use Snazaroo. All I wanted was a body paint with good coverage, non shiny finish, and no caking/crumbling/flaking/cracking. I give it two stars, as by the 5th try I had an ok looking application, but not even an hour later it was getting crumbly still. It did come off pretty easy and didn't irritate my skin, so another plus there. I didn't apply it with a heavy hand, and used the recommended smooth upward strokes. Overall though I am disappointed. From faraway it still looked fine, but any close ups and all you could see was a crumbly textured mess on my face. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Where have you been all my life. If you're left handed and like to sew, these are the scissors for you. They're lightweight and comfortable to hold, and are great for use with many fabrics-- even to cutting intricate shapes through a couple layers of faux-fur without slipping.
As true left-handed scissors, the top blade is on the left side. This might take some getting used to for lefties used to right-handed or both-handed scissors, but once you get used to not having to look "over" the blade, you'll find it much easier to see what you're cutting.
I highly recommend these for any lefties looking for a good quality pair of sewing scissors at a reasonable price. You will not be disappointed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
More block for your buck. I have purchased several types of craft blocks recently, and you might think that all blocks are created equally but that isn't exactly right. Some blocks aren't sanded so the edges are cracked and some aren't cut the same so they come in all different sizes which makes crafting a pain. Then there are some that are completely different colors and patterns. These blocks do suffer these problems they are the most uniform of all the brands I have tried.
The blocks come a 100 to bag with maybe 2 to 3 extra's thrown in. You have the option of buying 100 or 500. One thing I do not like about this is the price. They add 4 dollars if you buy the bigger amount which should be the opposite, offer more blocks for less money.
All in all I think they are a good set of blocks, great for crafting but they need a little tweaking every now and then. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Never knew such a punch existed. This is not something I would have ever thought to look for let alone buy. So glad I did get this, loving it!!! It is so easy to use following the guides; plus easy to store. Makes projects extra special for my scrapbook pages. I don't make my own cards, but I believe it would give an elegant look to any special card to that special someone. It takes time to thread the ribbon through, depending on size. {Mine was on a 12x12 card stock edge} but it is something to do to pass time or while watching your fave tv show. This products other great attribute is that it punches so easily, I'm sure anyone with minor arthritic problems could use this with ease. That is how great it works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love these little guys. Love these cute little things! I am a licensed massage therapist and I also use and sell Doterra essential oils. I am constantly making roller ball blends for friends, as well as having miniature samples for clients. These work great for sample blending. Most essential oils, especially mixed with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, or peach kernel oil etc, need to be stored in amber glass bottles in order to preserve the oils themselves. However, these are small enough to make a sample without using a lot of product. The clear glass doesn't "help" preserve the oils, but since it is such a small amount, the user is most likely going to go through it all within a month. The lids come in a seperate baggy from the glass vials, and all of them arrived intact. These have many uses of course, including perfume or artificial fragrances, however I am an avid essential oil user and that is how I will mainly use these. Great so far and I will update if I have any issues.
Disclaimer: I received this item at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. While I did get this on promotion, my review was based solely on if I would purchase it again at full price. This review is also based solely on my personal experience with this product. I always rely on reviews when making large purchases or buying baby products or supplements etc. I write reviews on items I get for free, at a discount, and even if I pay full price. I need to wake up every morning with a clear conscience and it is not worth it to me to waste my time or yours and to violate the TOS in the reviewing program. Saving a few dollars here and there is not going to make me a rich woman. LOL. I am not compensated in any way and all opinions are strictly my own. Please feel free to ask any questions about this item, and If I can help answer them in any way, please let me know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as advertised, Good for very limited items. My package came leaking in the mail, and it has such a strong, offensive, chemical odor that you can barely stand to be in the same room.
The way the liquid comes out of the tip is decent, if it only stopped leaking. I did discover that the flaw in this type of glue is the inability to glue objects that are made of silicone. It comes right off after you harden it. I don't think it works well with anything that will not allow complete penetration of the UV light to all the liquid, such as objects which are solid colored. It also does not work well on anything that will have flex, so the commercials are pretty false. This glue hardens similar to a hot glue gun, so you cannot really use it on anything that will have flexural movement, as the bond will release pretty quickly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, Sturdy repair. This product is very easy to use. Since the area needing repair was black it was not necessary to mix colors but they provide a detailed graph to obtain the color desired. They also have a step by step video online that demonstrates how to apply the product even though the instructions in the box are simple and clearly stated. Their customer service is excellent. I contacted the company through the follow up email they sent to insure I had received the product. They responded quickly and resolved my concern without hesitation. I purchased the product for a repair of a small rip that had occurred on the seat of our Polaris which we use for hunting and driving around the ranch. The repair seems very strong and I was pleased to see the site remained intact even after a day in the hot Texas sun with our two Labradors riding in the buggy and jumping on and off the seat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great loom. As an engineer with a background in design and manufacturing, I am very impressed with the design and construction of this loom. The loom is visually appealing with the turned pieces and curvy frame. The fact that the loom can be folded for storage and ease of transportation, is a significant plus. I believe Kromski is the only manufacturer offering a loom with this feature. loom also comes pre-finished: other looms in this same class come unfinished and require finishing before use.
Another plus, the loom can be used as a warping board. There are holes drilled in the back of the frame and the kit includes the dowels that go into them.
I have one caveat. the loom doesn't come assembled. I've seen complaints about the assembly process. I suspect these comments are the result of a failure to read the directions and watch the recommended on-line videos first. I found that the loom went together quite easily.
I've had my loom for about a month and a half. I've finished a several projects already and I'm very pleased with the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crappy corners. Generally I really like the MS punches. They cut well and last longer than most of the other brands I've used. I purchased this punch because her edge punches line up so well. What a disappointment this one is. There are no guides to line up against. Your edges usually end up with an extra little chip cut out of them and has to be trimmed but then your piece is not even. Grrr!
You can make it work if you turn the punch upside down and really eyeball it well but what a hassle and still no guarantee that you won't get the nick. I'd pass on this and will definitely inspect for guides before purchasing another edge rounder or corner punch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AWFUL. These clock movement sets are so awful. They arrived late, and the packing was very poor, no foam/peanuts/etc, just 12 small white boxes stacked into a bigger box to hold them all. Each set of hands came in a tiny plastic bag inserted in each box containing each movement. The hands were bent, particularly the second hands which were SO flimsy you could barely put them on the movement without bending them. All the hands had a crappy plastic coating that was peeling off in various stages. Most of the second hands had this coating hanging off in little strings, which I had to pull off. On the minute and hour hands the coating had come partially off in chunks, so they all looked like they were water damaged. All the hands were so incredibly flimsy that adjusting them so that they would not hit each other as they move often meant bending them by accident. The hands are also very ill-fitted for the movements they came with, so they do not easily stay perpendicular to the shaft of the movement. Two of the movements themselves did not work on arrival, even after trying several different (brand new) batteries. I ended up having to buy new hands for the remaining movements at my local Hobby Lobby and Michaels, which looked just like the hands that come with some other movements and cost as much, and I really wish I had just bought those instead of going cheap, because I spent much more this way on the parts I had to replace. The only good thing I could say is that the movements that did actually work worked fine with store-bought hands and so far seem to keep time well. With the money you spend extra because you bought these cheap, broken movement sets you could have bought the next most expensive ones on Amazon individually and not have to deal with the problems I did, not to mention they look a LOT nicer and more sturdy. Don't be temped by how much less they are- it's really not that much and the difference isn't worth it! Also, I never got a reply when I e-mailed the seller (through Amazon) TWICE, first saying that I had not received them (they were 3 days late) and second to report that every set had something wrong with it or was broken outright. I can't return them since I did use 10 of the movements (I used them to make clocks for a DIY Christmas and did not have the money to purchase store-bought movements while waiting for a refund, otherwise I would have returned them). Don't make the same mistake I did! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Must have for paper crafts. I use this tape for most of my paper crafting and cards. Especially for the heavier pieces, paper that has to go around a curve and ones that need attached to other things than paper. I love that you can tear it with your fingers, unlike the red line tape you have to cut with scissors. It's made by Sookwang, Scor-pal is one that carries it all the time.
I even used it on my car last summer. The rubber weather stripping on the roof of my car started to peel off while on vacation at an annoying time. Instead of looking for the black foam auto tape that was used, I just put a couple strips of this tape side by side on the underside of the stripping and taped it back down to the roof of the car. It's been through an entire winter of snow storms and automatic car washes. The tape is still holding wonderfully. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, even baking, easy to clean. My wife loves to bake, and she makes just about the best morning-glory muffins in the world! I got her this Freshware 12-Cavity Silicone Muffin Pan and asked her to put it to the test while I watched.
The "pan" is light, flexible, and easy to store. Its bright color makes it easy to find, too! "We" mixed up a fresh batter of the famous morning-glory muffins, and she poured the batter into the 12 muffin "cavities." Of course, using silicone, there was no need to grease the pan. That's a big plus. And on the other end of that, let me tell you right now that the muffins came out easier than we could ever have hoped for, with no lost muffins scrapings and even very little residue to clean.
The one problem was that, once she poured the batter, it became very difficult to lift the floppy, flexible pan to put in the oven. We eventually slid it onto a cookie sheet and then put the sheet in the oven. So, that's how she did it for the next few batches she made. Problem solved.
The muffins cooked evenly and thoroughly without burning along the sides or edges. Nice!
And the pan was very easy to clean.
Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High Quality Traditional Papyrus. Crafts of Egypt has really gone above and beyond with the quality of the paper they produce, they are a small business with big potential.
As a teacher looking to bring in a fun and interesting (as well as relevant) material to the classroom to teach about ancient culture, this material is perfect. The quality and depth of the craftsmanship makes the texture and feel of the paper incredibly authentic.
Additionally, alongside any postage tracking that is done VIA amazon; Ramy, the owner of Crafts of Egypt, follows along and sends you occasional updates. I appreciated this greatly, and once the package had arrived he sent a personal thank-you email in regards to my purchase.
Knowing that customer service is an important and vital part of his business makes it easy to recommend buying from them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Design Flaw. My only complaint is an annoying one. It is a basic design flaw. The metal loops that hold the plastic bars in place bend inward tword your yarn. If your winder isn't located exactly in the path where the yarn comes off the Swift in the exact middle then the yarn gets hung on the loops as it angles up or down. The easy enough fix is to hold the yarn so it feeds off the swift directly in the middle. The down side is if you are balling a lot of yarn you can expect some rope burn on your hands. Other then that I've had no other issues with this swift. It folds up nicely into its own little holder and works well enough. You get what you pay for and so far it has worked out well.
UPDATE: Some of my complaint is due to user error but not all. The pole that attaches to the spinning swift can be adjusted up and down in addition to at an angle and it takes a lot of the issue with the yarn catching on the metal loops away. I still wish the loops were simply pointing at a smooth angle rather then causing a hook effect at the ends. Since I've figured this out I will give this gadges a 4 start review instead of my origianl 3. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall Quite Nice. How much you like this book will depend on what you want to use this book for. Half the book has the recipe template (you can view this on (...) and 6 tabbed sections labeled Appetizer, First Course, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts and Cocktails. The other half of the book has 6 tabbed sections with no labels and the page has 6 lines on it making 6 small rectangles. There is also an index in the back so you can quickly look up recipes and stickers to place on the tabs with various other labels such as Jams, Breakfast etc and a few blank ones so you can write your own. The 3 separate book marks also come in handy when cooking more than one dish.
The recipe section works great and I am really satisfied with this section, but I was disappointed to find that half the book does not have the recipe template. I can go online at (...) and print out the template and paste it onto those pages that do not have it, but this adds bulk to the book and extra time. If your trying to "scrapbook" your recipes this might work great for you, as you can have your recipe on one page and place photos, notes or memories on another page in the back that won't be damaged by cooking. But I just wanted a recipe book that I could write in new recipes at cooking classes and events, so half the book will need to be "pasted" in.
So the book only gets 4 stars from me. The look and feel of the journal is great and perhaps one section for extra notes or event listings would have been great, but not half the book. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incredible Loom Band Set. My crafty daughter has had a hard time finding loom bands to feed her addiction, so when I saw this, I knew I had to get it.
It's a great box, with 20 separate storage areas (each jammed full of different colors of loom bands!) and a larger combined area at the top.
I'm not sure it had 15,000 loom bands. I'm guessing that each of the 20 storage areas had 500 (which makes 10,000) and there were 5 bags (along with all the other stuff!) in the top. Those might be 1000 band bags, but I think they're 500. But even if this set only has 12,500 bands (and it might have the full 15,000), it's an incredible value!
If you have crafty kids, I highly recommend this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Pom Poms but prepare to put them together. These were great for the party I had but I had to get several friends to help put them together - it's easy but definitely somewhat time consuming. They were easy to hang and they added a lot of color and interest to the trees in my yard for the party. It's good to get a variety of sizes and hang them at different lengths. They held up very well but are made of tissue paper so you wouldn't want to use them in any kind of inclement weather. Other than having to put them together, I really liked them and would order them again. Just plan on time to put them together and don't order them to arrive the day of your event! I can't blame the company because I am sure there is no other way to ship them and after trying to make some myself, I realized that my time was better spent ordering them and paying for them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great sticky post it tape. This product comes in beautiful and bright colors just as advertised. The sticky is perfect. It's sticky just like a post it but not over sticky that it damages your pages. I do a lot of notating on papers and in my books for school. This is perfect for that! I use different colors for different things to help me stay organized with my thoughts. The only problem I had and which is why I took away one star is that when you pull one of the tabs sometimes other colors will also pull. I included a picture to show you how the orange tape rolled up by itself. I pulled the green and ripped it off and the orange buckled and came to. It's not so bad and did not waste any material. The sticky helps provide resistance do it does not pull to much. but you have to be careful. I just decided to put pressure on it and then it rolled out better. The perforated cutter works easily and does not tear or rip. It leaves nice sharp edges that are clean and organized. I will definitely purchase again. It's a great product with an affordable price!! I recomend to everyone it really works and is not cheaply produced.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this Washi tape. I have used this tape so much since I bought it in April 2017 for both my medium and mini happy planners. In fact....I just put it on my list so I can order some more in the near future since I use this tape every week in every way imaginable and just love it. It adds such a shimmer to where ever you put it and I'm starting to run low and can't imagine planning without it. It's tiny....but you can do so many things with it that you just can't do with regular size washi tape (like highlighting an important event or meeting). Everyone should own this gorgeous little Washi tape and this one sticks well and goes a long way. Enjoy your purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not enough instructions for beginners with no knowledge of glass fusion. I am brand new to glass fusion - like this morning when I ordered this (Amazon Prime same day delivery).
As instructed I pre-baked the kiln for 3 min.
I can't get the glass scorer to actually score deep enough to make a difference (using as instructed).
You do need to separately buy glass breaking pliers.
Huge lack of instructions. I am going to take a guess and say the thicker pieces are supposed to be the bases? I used a bit thinner piece and at 2 min it blew apart & my kiln paper is scorched??? The time for my micro was up to 3 1/2 minutes but I decided to be super conservative and I am glad I did.
I do feel that the kiln is sort of small so it will limit the size of things I can make (I like big stuff & envision mini-scapes). The larger tiles (bases?) actually hit the edges of the middle circle so I can use those without cutting them. Leaving 5/8 in around the borders is hug so that makes what I can make even smaller. I see some large kilns which I am going to guess I will get very soon.
I am very interested in the glass molds (probably need the bigger kiln).
It seems like a lot of people who are reviewing have a little bit of knowledge - I am starting with the knowledge that dichroic glass is cool & I didn't realized I could do it in the microwave & I watched a few youtube videos today.
If you know how to do this already I would say this is a great start for a supervised kids medium. I would have loved it.
I am not knew to a variety of mediums and I am actually really good at figuring things out but I honestly have no reference point for this and really need instructions in the kit....and pictures of what I am doing. I am not saying this is a horrible kit b/c I don't have enough knowledge to say that so the 2 stars are really for the lack of instructions and lack of ability to really function straight out of the box. Glass breaking pliers & instructions would fix those two things.
I get that when I start with new mediums I am probably going to suck at it for a while.
I think I am going to to think of this as paying for lesson supplies and I don't feel so bad about spending $75 (ish). This is not pocket change for me and since I have used it I won't return it (even if I could). I guess for me just buying the kit is opening the door for me to enter into this world of glass fusion.
I am confident that I will figure out glass fusion and have a blast with it - I just need way more info than the kit gives and I definitely need to get more glass supplies so after I break the first few I can make some cool things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works very well for my needs. I'm an avid crafter and I archive all of my young son's school projects in a 3 ring binder, so this is used often in my house. I never punch 12 sheets at a time, but did for testing purposes and it punched through with ease several times. I even let my son try it and he was able to do it with little force at all. I punched through card stock with ease as well, but I only attempted one sheet at a time because I didn't want to dull the punch. This punch is pretty light weight and extremely easy to operate. I didn't have much trouble emptying the bottom. I had a couple of the circles come out when I dumped it, but nothing that was hard to clean up. The holes aren't adjustable, which I like because my son tends to "adjust" things and I don't realize it until I've punched my projects. I recommend this to anyone who needs a basic 3 hole punch. It works great for everything I need. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the $ - amazingly good. I got these chisels for one small project I was working on. I,ve got some very good ones that I couldn't find at the time. I really wasn't expecting alot given the price. However they had some good reviews so I purchased them. Truth be told I was pleasently surprised. These carvers are sharp and tough. They made my project of cutting a walnut knife handle quite easy. The carvers cut straight and true and have held their edge for many projects since. I've cut hardwoods, leather, tile and plastic and they have done great for all of them. I normaly prefer a palm handle chisel, however these carvers turned out to be quite comfortable to work with. For the purchase price you can't go wrong. I would even say they are a steal. I'm not a great wood carver but in my opinion these are great little carvers all around. They have my recomendation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High-quality clay for children's art project. This clay was EXCELLENT for a day camp art project. It was perfect, high-quality artist's clay, that was a great consistency for children's hands. They were able to mold it and roll it, but it took some pinching/pulling/pounding- which is exactly what I wanted. Their projects turned out great. I used about 2/3's of this box for 18 children to make a small (3"-5" or so) fish sculpture. They also painted them with acrylic paint (before they had dried) and it worked perfectly. They dried in the sun all afternoon and were ready to go home when parents picked up. I will purchase this again for similar art projects in the future, as it is such a better price than the name-brand stuff and very high quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I see many craft projects in the near future. I bought these wood slices for a craft project I had been thinking about doing for a while. I can see so many projects to use these for. I like that the package came with 30 wood slices. Please note that the measurements are centimeters and not inches. They have been sanded on both sides so they are ready to go when you get them.
I do wish they had all been the same size but most were close enough that I had enough for my project. I used liquid chalk markers this particular project and it turned out great. Now I just have to get some twine to glue to each piece to connect them so I can hang it.
Im going to leave a few examples of what I think these can be used for. These would be cute to put kids fingerprints on to give as gifts to family members. You could even drill a small hole to make it an ornament. These could be used to make letters of the alphabet or numbers for school ages kids to learn. You can get more than one set to make more letters for spelling practice. You could use these to make door or wall signs/decorations. They could be glued to cardboard or something similar to be a background for all sorts of craft projects. I will be purchasing more of these.
Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount in return for an honest review. I am not obligated to leave a good review. I test products to the best of my ability before giving my review. My opinions are always honest and unbiased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
no customer support. This paper is beautiful. It is very easy to use in my paper projects and I would recommend it highly to anyone. My issue is with the seller, ScrapbookingAlley. This part of my six piece order was damaged. Someone in their facility had removed paper from the pad. I noticed because there are two of every piece and well, there wasn't. I wrote to them of this but never heard back. I don't think this is good customer service to ignore a recipient of an in house problem. The rest of my order was good. Perhaps just a one time issue but I'm leery to order paper from them again. An "I'm sorry, we're working on the problem" would have been nice.
I see Amazon now stocks/sells this paper line so don't hesitate to buy it. It's beautiful heavy weight paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much tinier than I expected, doesn't work great with polymer clay. I mostly use the negative sheet for polymer clay projects. I was surprised at how thin the rubber sheets are--obviously these were intended to make tiny, finely detailed parts the exact size of a real pocketwatch, per say, whereas I was looking for larger, costume-jewelry like molds. The detail is so thin and fine, it is simply impossible to extract some of the designs without completely destroying them. I often find myself using the mold as a jumping off point, but having to sculpt much of it myself to get the detail I want. And some of the negatives aren't true to their positive counterparts on the other sheet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent set for the price. A decent set of tools for the price. I use them about once per week and have had them for several weeks with no issues so far. They do not appear to be of exceptional quality, but then again, the price did not lead me to expect professional quality. A few pieces had little metal spurs on the cutting edges, but they were easy to remove satisfactorily. That is my only complaint so far. I particularly like that the variety of tools allows for sculpting, etching, carving, and shape manipulation within the same set. Just fine for recreational pottery classes for a beginner not looking to invest a significant amount of money. I would recommend for a friend who is starting pottery classes and unsure of commitment. If I continue with it, I'll probably start to invest in higher quality tools as I need them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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