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Awesome. As a soap maker I make soaps on customers demand. One customer asked for a white pumpkin soap, vanilla fragrances. I looked high and low for a 3-D pumpkin. Luckily I found this on Friday and ordered. I received Saturday, amazing! I washed the mold and air dried, it smelled like chemicals. Rewashed, spritzed with alcohol, still coud not remove the smell, but I had to produce a sample by Monday. I had to use it Sunday. Well, the chemical smell in the mold does not adhere to your soap (thankful). The soap is stunning. Four ounces. I took the sample to the customer Monday morning. She ordered another white pumpkin, gardenia scent. Upon showing her the beaitufl soap, her girlfriend ordered 12 (as Halloween gifts), 3 white vanilla, 3 white pumpkin spice, and 6 orange pumpkin spice ... I came back to order a couple more molds. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I bought it because of the other reviews, but this item isn't sharp at all. I bought it because of the double curve on this scissors. For the price I really expected more. Although I can reach my applique fabric without taking the hoop out of the embroidery machine, it is useless, because it doesn't cut. No matter how I hold the scissor, it doesn't cut well on cotton medium weight fabric. It is a shame. It can not even snip sharply a simple thread. I bought another applique scissor way cheaper than this and it cuts through like butter. I bought this brand since I heard so many positive things about this brand but I will have to stick with Gingher brand. Hope I can get a replacement or refund for this useless scissor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice CNC router for the money. My company bought this for a project that got cancelled, so unfortunately we returned it, but in my correspondence with the seller, they asked me to test it. The MACH 3 demo version on their CD ROM had a problem, but I downloaded the demo from the website, and the machine worked perfectly. There is a bit of a learning curve to the software, but after a few hours everything was fine.
The mounting hardware for your (customer supplied) fixture was a little tight, but nothing we could not deal with. If you have the mechanical aptitude to need a CNC router, you will have NO PROBLEMS. There was no detectable slop or backlash in the system, you can do some pretty precise work with this table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product is great! So far I've used it to create a . This product is great! So far I've used it to create a resin "painting" by adding in dyes and pouring it over a canvas. This was my first time ever trying a project like this and the results were better than expected!
The other thing we tried was doing some small casts to see how well it worked in this application. One casting was done without any pigment to see how clear the cured product was and another was done with a pigment. Both turned out great and amazingly even though some bubbles were introduced into the mixture during mixture (as with any resin), I did not do anything to remove bubbles and they all disappeared within 30 minutes, leaving a completely clear, bubble free, casting that I demolded from a silicone mold about 8 hours later. Again I'm only getting started with this, but so far the results have been better than the name brands that I've tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Happy with the purchase and shipping. Nice little 4" stars. They do have a little glue on the face and will not stain unless you sand them a little (no big deal) and they have a small gap as the pieces are not exactly\perfectly fit but they are very, very close and it is not an issue. You could always put some wood filler in but the gap is so small it is not going to be noticeable . I was going to make my own but very happy I found these as it saved a lot of time and they are suitable for what I need as trim accents. Definitely worth the money as they are as good as I would make on my own and I would have to sand my own glue off as well if I made them. I would buy them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High qaulity cake makeup for face painting. I like these face paints a lot. I work a lot with theater makeup and these are true cake makeup that are water soluble. The colors are bright and the kids love them. My only note is that this is a larger cake. If you use a 1" brush to apply, you're only picking up 3 colors. But, since it is larger, you can use the color combinations as you like. I use the blue and green together to make monster masks. I use the green and yellow for dragons. I use the red and orange for butterflies. You get the idea. Anyway, these are great and don't stain the child's skin at all. Comes right off with warm water and soap. And even wet wipes. What I really like, though, is the vibrancy of the colors. No opaqueness at all. You don't have to apply several layers for the color to pop on the skin. Just one layer, that's it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Extremely soft and comfortable. Simply Awesome. The robe arrived well packed, and after just one day the smoke aroma has decreased significantly. Bought this as a gift for my wife and she says it's the most comfortable thing she's ever wrapped up in.
The hide is well preserved. The full hair is thick and soft and amazingly comfortable. We use it as a cover on our bed and my wife wraps up in every night. We bought one of the 'behemoth' sizes and when my wife wraps up in it she completely disappears. (Photo included)
We have thought about getting a buffalo hide for many years and we are pleased more than we thought we would be by this purchase. This is a very soft and comfortable hide. We are already thinking about getting a second one. This is by far one of the best tanned hides I have encountered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality Control Problems With Threads. Reading the other reviews, I thought this would work well with my Walnut Hollow burner. However, so many of the tips have differently sized threads. A handful of them fit, but some of them are too big to screw into my burner, and some are too loose. I was disappointed to find one of the tips I wanted to use the most from this pack would not even screw into my burner. Sometimes I attribute bad reviews I read to operator error, but I assure you that I'm using a standard woodburner in good condition, and I always wait for the burner to fully cool before removing and screwing in tips.
I really wanted to like this product, but half of tips are unusable. Save your money and try a different brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set of tools. I am totally pleased with these little carving tools. I have some larger palm type chisels but wanted something for lighter finish and detail work. On first impression they LOOKED a lot better than a previous set that I had bought. I like the fact that the handles are not round and have flattened sides. The others were bad about rolling off the table. The stain is pleasing and the ground edges look good and are even and sharp enough to start with.
Now for the real facts. Tools are made to be used and looks really don't matter much. Before I use any new cutting tool I sharpen it. With these that was a pretty quick job. It mostly was just me polishing the edge with very fine stones and a strop. They went from very sharp to razor sharp in just a matter of minutes. I've tried them on bass, pine, and a piece of hickory and was rather startled by how easily and smoothly they cut. I think in part it is because the blade material is fairly thin compared to the palm chisels. The angle of the edge is a lot narrower and so slides into the wood better. I'm going to totally regrind those palm chisels!
I haven't had them long enough to say for sure how long they will last but I am pretty good to my carving tools. I work with a steel, a 10,000 grit stone and strop beside me and keep the edge even and smooth so I don't have to sharpen them very often by removing metal. The metal has a nice feel to it. Carbon steel is just better than any stainless steel that I've found yet for wood working. It will rust but only if you don't take care of them. I have carbon steel knives that are nearly a hundred years old and they are still in good shape. The effort over time to care for carbon steel in a small but well spent bit of time. With stainless you are always trying to keep them sharp because if they dull they are totally dull. On the edge stainless is brittle where carbon steel will bend. A sharpening steel just bends that edge back up on carbon steel where on stainless, if you don't do it often enough, it will break the edge off leaving the knife totally dull and in need of some serious grind time on coarser stones to reclaim the edge.
In the end, I like the way they look and like the handle shape. Carbon steel is a giant plus for me and the blades are well shaped straight and smooth. I even like the plastic pouch they came in. Normally I throw those away and make a leather or canvas tool roll. So far I just can't find any cons to these as long as you use them as they were intended, small light detail and finish work, and maintain the blades with a little oil. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice. First off, the value is incredible! I got this for $15 dollars and usually the pouring pot, (which is really nice and it's one of the big ones), is more than $15 all on it's own. There is enough wicks for all of the containers they give you and both the wicks and containers are good quality. They give you some pearberry scent and green dye squares too. The pearberry scent isn't all that strong, but it is nice and fresh..good for a first-time project.
The only thing I'm not crazy about is that there isn't any product description in the entire thing. I would like to know what I'm using to make these. I want to know what kind of soy wax and most importantly what kind of wicks they give you. Zinc core wicks can be harmful so I want to make sure I'm not poisoning anyone if i choose to use them.
Also I ordered a pound of beeswax from this company, and instead of getting the 1 lb block I ordered, I got one of those sheets of beeswax which was "yellow" like the beeswax block I ordered, but it was also a very unnatural color of yellow. Like a pale lemon color..it was just weird, it looked like it was bleached then dyed yellow again. So I don't think I will be re-ordering a block from them based on the quality of the beeswax I've seen so far.
Other than that this is a REALLY good starter kit, it arrived on time and in great condition(the company didn't use any bubble wrap/Styrofoam in packaging, always a plus:)) I'm happy with the product and I can't wait to start making candles:) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Quality. My daughter and I have been having fun making our own bath bombs recently. We've tried several different types of molds -aluminum, stainless steel, and plastic. They all work and make nice bath bombs, but these stainless steel ones are one of the best molds that we have tried so far. These are strong enough that we didn't accidently bend them when pressing our bath bombs into the molds or pressing the two halves together. All of the other molds that we have tried flex a little when pressure is applied. The bath bombs come out easily too. The finished bath bombs are nicely shaped. The size is good, too.
*I purchased these at a discounted price in exchange for my honest & unbiased review. My thoughts & opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice laptop backpack, lightweight, not too large. I've had this backpack for a month or two now and I use it for commuting to work either by car or by bicycle. I have a pretty large Lenovo laptop in there and it fits with not much extra room in the laptop sleeve. The tablet sleeve fits my iPad with smart cover with no problems and there's still plenty of extra room in that area if I wanted. The other compartment has plenty of different types of pockets to hold pens, chargers, phones, cables, ipods, etc. I still haven't filled all of them. On the sides there is an area for a water bottle and also a zippered pocket for whatever other small things.
The backpack has reflective strips on the front straps and on the back to keep you visible at night when riding a bike, which is a nice touch. The zippers and material are all very high quality and don't seem like they will break. The handle on the top of the bag does seem smaller and weak compared to the rest of the bag, but it hasn't broken or even seemed strained even with heavy loads, so I might just be crazy. Overall, the build quality is very good, which is what I'd expect from Brenthaven.
I'm not sure how it would be for different laptops, but for mine, the top of it sticks up above the sleeve inside the bag a little bit. If something dropped onto the top of my laptop or if it fell upside down, the laptop is not protected. The sleeve is otherwise padded all around. I'm really not getting into very many dangerous circumstances with my laptop, so it's not a big deal, but if you're looking for maximum laptop protection, you may want to find another bag or put your laptop in a different sleeve before putting it in here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Favorite Washi. Allydrew washi is my favorite washi of all time. I love the 10 yard, 12 pack rolls of washi with all the variety of prints and colors. This pack comes with pinks, blues, oranges, purples and blacks, The designs range from chevrons to plaids, flowers and wine glasses. Its amazing all the prints that they have. This washi is some of the best I have ever used. It is easy to use, sticks down good, lifts up for readjustments (if necessary) and tears easily. This washi is as good or better than any washi you can get from any craft store. Try it
I do a review of this and all Allydrew washi I get from AMZ on my YouTube channel (sprngbrd *)
This normally retails for $14.99 but I received it for the discounted amount of $9.79 in exchange for my honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the One For the Job This Time. The tips on mine are just too sharp for the tracing work I'm doing onto fabric, and sometimes a tear in my heavy duty tracing paper will appear. It may not be what you're looking for for this type of work. I haven't had it rip the carbon paper I'm placing under the tracing paper yet, but the extremely minimally 'larger' looking tip is now askew from the pressure I've had to use. I'm not sure you could find another product for this type of thing that would be better than a Fiskars product, but the stylus is not rounded enough in my opinion. Not for delicate work of the type I'm describing. I can see how this would be valuable for transferring designs onto wood, however. For canvas, what with it's texture, I wouldn't try it in a million years. If you're using it to transfer or emboss true cardstock style paper (thick stuff), be careful to avoid tears or holes. Be prepared for a learning curve, that is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So glad I found this stuff. I'm so glad I found this product!!! I have a large window on my stair landing that when the blinds are open has a terrible view of my neighbors garbage cans/woodpile. As a result we would never open the blinds. It bugged me to have those blinds there collecting dust and blocking all that light. I was dreaming of a stained glass window but knew the price tag would be steep. I stumbled across the gallery glass products and decided to give it a try. Super easy to use, very forgiving (I had to restart a couple of times because my measurements were off and I was able to restick the strips just fine), and I LOVE the results!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and had the rest of them been as reliable I would have given it a better rating. The unpredictability. My wife and I run a photo booth company. We bought 2 packages of these to use at an event. We wanted to make sure we had ample amount of tape because we were making a photo book for our clients to take home that evening. Only one out of the four dispensers worked!!! The other three broke immediately when I tried to use them. Thank goodness we also brought glue stick for a back up (which was a last minute decision), otherwise we wouldn't have been able to complete the photo book for our client (which they paid extra for). The first one worked really well, and had the rest of them been as reliable I would have given it a better rating. The unpredictability, especially if you are in a situation like we were, is not worth the trouble!! Buy glue stick!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best invention ever - you will fix everything. Sugru fixes everything! I use this stuff all the time now. My shower caddy was tension-style and kept falling - Surge fixed it.
I did that Pinterest thing where you mount a tension pole horizontally and put your spray cleaners on it. Of course the tension pole didn't hold up to the weight of the cleaning products - added Sugru and it worked!
The little rod on the hinge of my trashcan always slid out - I put two globs of Sugru on either side and now it stays in place.
I made a lamp and wasn't sure how to connect the plastic to metal - caulk didn't work - Sugru did.
You will find a million little uses for this product. I bought a multipack in black and white. Next up - colors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strange Formula. I have no complaints about the product itself bonding the object. It worked fine, but I'm no stranger to all types of super type glues. I decided to try this gel formula for a change. I didn't squeeze the tube while opening it because I know that's a big mistake. It didn't matter. The glue still went all over my fingers and appeared to waste most of the contents! It seemed gel-like, but now when I try to use the small amount that is left in the tube, it's thin and the same consistency as regular Krazy Glue. I just don't get it. I'll use the tiny amount that's left, but probably won't repurchase this gel formula again. If someone knows what happened with it, I'd love to know because I loved the gel idea. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great for little girl toys. i originally bought this at a craft store and have been looking for another! i was so glad to find it on amazon :) it is PERFECT for storing all those itty bitty polly pocket clothes and polly herself! also holds littlest pet shop figures and accessories nicely! i bought two more, one for playmobil accessories and one for a new polly pocket home (she currently shares with LPS and its causing some problems!)
the dolls fit so nicely that it makes it easy for my daughter to find the one she wants without making a huge mess of it all over the living room! plus it folds up compactly
now if only they made one that did NOT have pink - it would be fabulous for mister man's legos! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Pleased. I bought this in addition to <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Krylon-K03815-Glitter-Blast-Fierce-Fuchsia/dp/B009F9FEZS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Krylon K03815 Glitter Blast, Fierce Fuchsia</a> and <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Krylon-2343-Fusion-for-Plastic-Plum-Plastic-Paint-12-oz-Aerosol/dp/B0083WA17O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Krylon 2343 'Fusion for Plastic' Plum Plastic Paint - 12 oz. Aerosol</a> to paint <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Foam-Sea-Shell-Bikini/dp/B007MS9BT4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Foam Sea Shell Bikini</a>, to make a top for my little mermaid costume. The coverage was really good. I shook the can for about 1 1/2 minutes before spraying and kept the 8-12" recommended distance. I had no problems with clogging. Be advised that you will need to purchase a clear coat spray paint to cover otherwise the glitter will get everywhere. I am very happy with my purchase and the results are as I had hoped. Much better than paying $40 for someone else to spray paint shells. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great. Im not sure what all I can say about a bag of pipe cleaners other than that they are of good quality. These are definitely good quality! I received the amount listed, **, and they all seem to be in appropriate condition.
The shade of green seems to match the shade of green shown in the picture, so thats good. Im using these for little tissue paper flowers when I work with kids, and they work perfectly for the little green stems.
I was pleased to see how inexpensive they were. They are very reasonably priced for a custom pack of one color.
Although I did receive this product at a discount in exchange for my sincere opinion and review, I would definitely recommend these pipe cleaners for anyone looking for a cheap pack of only green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile Stuff. After experimenting with expensive, impossibly tacky two-part epoxies and various noxious, rubbery polymer clays, I have come to appreciate the characteristics of La Doll Natural Stone Clay. As long as you keep this stuff wet, it can easily be worked into all kinds of shapes and can be pressed into bass relief molds. It holds detail well, adheres to most surfaces (add a little water to make it tacky), and the surface can indeed be made "satin smooth" as advertised. After it hardens (in the air not in the oven), it can be sanded, drilled and painted. Just don't let this compound dry out too much before you use it. I keep mine in a ziplock bag within a larger ziplock bag. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Stuff Works. I used this to fix several connect cables which the wire sheath had separated from the connector. It worked great. I used the white for the Apple products and black for phone chargers. Was able to mold it into a fairly nice looking cover but it took a little practice to smooth out all the indentations created by my fingers. I was eager to see if would hold up with constant bending and after a few months it still looks great. I sealed a connection on my laptop charger and am constantly bending it as I wrap the cords around the "brick" and it hasn't cracked or separated. The only concern I have is that they tell you it has a specific shelf life so don't buy a bunch more than you need as it might not work months out. They said to refrigerate to extend the life so I'll see how that works the next time I need it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I loved the wallpaper design. I received my wallpaper a couple weeks before I was scheduled to do so which I was excited about. I loved the wallpaper design...it was exactly what I hoped it would look like. It was fairly easy to put up. My friend and I put it up together. However, the morning after I put it up I came downstairs to find some of it hanging off my wall. I tried for a week straight to keep pushing it back on hoping it would eventually take and stick....more of it was coming off them it was sticking. I don't know what caused this to happen. I don't see any other reviews of this happening to anyone else. I did email the seller and was issued a full refund after sending them pictures of what my wallpaper was doing. I would give them 5 stars as a seller for that....very happy with the customer service I received from them. I appreciate them listening to me! I wish the wallpaper had worked...I really did love the look of it on my walls....if only it would've stayed up! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pellets are great, I'll be back for more when I run out (issue with packing is being improved. I picked this up because Im an avid crafter & these seemed perfect for using on future projects. As for the beads themselves. The quality seems to be good & the weight was dead on. However, the packing was pretty crummy. I will upload some pictures once I have a few moments to unpack my camera (we are in the process of moving so most my stuff is packed in boxed.) I was expecting something that came packed in company packing as stated in the listing in a Durable Resalable Bag Not just jam packed into 2 zip lock baggies you would buy that the grocery store. The 2 Ziplocs were taped & shrink wrapped tightly for shipping, however upon attempting to separate the 2 zip lock bags, They tore & I wound up with plastic beads everywhere. Even though I was doing it over a chafing tray. It was a huge mess and a huge hassle to then have to clean everything up. Luckily I had a container to transfer them to for storage, but I was very let down by the unprofessionalism of the packing & delivery of the item. So as far as I concerned I would give the product itself 4 stars but the packing 1 star. So my average star rating for this sadly I can only offer 3 stars. (Updated from 3 to 4 stars, please refer to the update below for reason)
Pros:
These are great for Great for making dolls, plush beanie toys, weighted blankets and vests and other weighted products.
Cons:
The packing is horrible. If you chose to buy these, be prepared to open these with a catch basin underneath otherwise there is a good chance you will wind up with a huge mess. I would suggest to the company that they find a way to more professionally pack their product so that the customer is not plagued with a huge mess upon trying to open the product.
ORIGINAL RECOMMENDATION - I would be about 50/50 on recommending this item. The product itself is good & the weight is dead on, but the packing is a huge disappointment & a negative in my book
RECOMMENDATION UPDATE - I would have no problem in recommending this product now & have already passed the info along to my sister because I know she can use these in her crafts. She makes custom & unique OOAK (one of a kind) plushies . (though I did warn her about the packing untill they change it..lol) I have also started a few new projects with these one of which is a camera stabilizer for taking pictures of my creations, and they are working perfectly for my needs.
REVIEW UPDATE - I wanted to update my review for you guys because the company reached out to me in regards to my review & concerns within. In my opinion, a product is only as good as the company that stands behind it. They have already made an adjustment to their listing as a result & a are actually looking into a new packing method for their product. I am very impressed with the attention to their customers concerns & their willingness as well as desire to improve their overall product. This makes a huge difference to me & I feel it is important to share this with you to ensure I am providing your with a truly useful review in the end. Because of this, I also feel the need to change my review from 3 to 4 stars as they already have taken action to improve the concerns I addressed. (Im am leaving all of my original review content instead of changing it & only adding the updates in an effort to provide detailed review of my OVERALL experience of the product.)
As someone who comes from a family of artisan crafters & someone who is also self employed as an artisan crafter on ebay & etsy, I have spent years listening to feedback & improving my company brand, products & customer relations therein. Because of this, I know It's never easy to hear something bad about your product. but when you do & continue to improve your product based on that feedback, then you have me as a repeat customer. Thank You
I would also like to note that I received this product free or discounted in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I do my best to provide you with the most useful & helpful review I can and strive to write honest reviews regardless of whether I purchased a product at full price, at a discount, or received it free. I am not connected to this company or any of the companies of products that I review. No monitory compensation was received and I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you! If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the yes at the end of this review where it says Was this review helpful to you If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.
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Easy to use. This was my first time using the Super Sculpey and sculpting in general and it was surprisingly easy to use. The clay is easy to roll out and form with your hands and you don't even need to leave in the oven very long before it cures. I think this type of sculpey clay is best for detailed pieces just going off of the detailed sculpture I have previously made. If you are working on something big I would recommend using the good ole aluminum foil to fill in most of the core so you can bake your sculpture quickly and evenly.
pros.
soft yet firm for details.
Easily forms.
fast baking time.
cons.
Don't leave the clay out too long or it WILL become extremely difficult to soften back up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just what I needed. I bought this after getting a silicone mold liner without the box. I thought I could make my own box but it was too much trouble and flimsy. I'm so glad I finally bought this one too! The mold fits both liners perfectly. The measurements described for the other liner I bought were different by a couple mm but they're really the same size.
I like buying 1 ounce sample sizes of fragrance oils. This mold is a good size to make soap using the whole ounce. If you use 20 oz of oils and 1 oz FO then you're scenting at 5%. That amount doesn't fill the mold all the way but it's fine for me.
Another review said something along the lines of the mold having an open bottom. The one I received was not like that. It's a normal five-sided wooden mold. It is lightweight and not exceptionally sturdy but it doesn't bend or wobble either. It arrived swiftly and was packaged well, too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Some of this is my responsibility. The thing works, however the only downfall is that it is automatic. When you put the paper in the machine it punches the hole before you can ensure your stack of paper is straight and properly set up where you want the holes to be. I have an older model automatic hole puncher and it has a button on it. This one has no buttons so as soon as it senses the paper the holes are punched, therefore it can really make a mess if your not paying close attention and are lightning fast when inserting the paper. If you only going to insert one or two pages it should work fine, however we are usually inserting 8-10 sheets every time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
fun 3D dots for crafting. i did not receive this item at any discount, nor did i receive this product for free. i was not influenced by anyone in any way.
I recently purchased a cricut machine and need these for a project I'm doing. I found that this was the best price I could find on amazon. They work great. They add a three dimension to your crafting projects. They have dual-adhesive foam mounts and they are very easy to use. I'm excited to use these and see what fun craft projects my grand daughter and I can make. They are small and perfect for the smallest of small crafting.
They mount and stay. They do not fall off. We are quite happy with these 3D pop dots
FEATURES:
fun for scrapbooking and card making
add dimension to any crafting project | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
More useful than duct tape. This is honestly more useful than duct tape! I am an avid outdoors-man, backpacking, camping, hiking, bushcrafting and I absolutely love this stuff!! First off, it is easy to use. My children lost one of the white knights in our travel chess set, so I decided to put the mold to the test. You simply mix equal parts of the silicon mold putty and work it together until it is a solid color. You then put it around the item you want to replicate and let it sit about 30 minutes. Then it easily released. I took the plastic pellets and put them into hot water 150 - 160 degrees, i wasn't exact on the temperature. The pellets turn clear and were easy to work, think of the texture of caulk, that is about how soft they get. I filled the mold and let it cool. As you can see from the photos the result was wonderful, an exact copy of the original piece. The silicone putty makes perfect molds and is easy to use.
Now on to the pellets. These are absolutely amazing!!! They become very hard after they cool. They feel like any other plastic after they cool. I now carry a small container of them with me whenever I go out. When I am camping, backpacking etc. I carry my knife, stainless steel bottle, tarp, headlamp, rope and these pellets, before I pack anything else. If I am in the field and something breaks, I just grab the pellets heat them and and shape them and i am right back at it. Break your knife handle, no problem, heat the pellets shape them around your knife and you are good to go! Break a tent pole, no problem, need a sliding lock for a snare? Heat the pellets and shape them and you have it. I have even made a small hollow ball to use for a fishing float. This stuff can literally be anything you need! Once you get home, you can re-heat it and use it again!
Anyone who is into the outdoors, camping or prepping would love to have this as part of their equipment. Like I said, it can be made into anything, and it is extremely easy to work with!
I also keep some in my car for the same reason. We were out and the plastic piece on the windshield wipers, where they connect to the motor broke during a rain storm. We were stuck, but luckily I had the pellets and my small camping stove with me. I grabbed an aluminum can and cut it in half, collected some of the rain water opened the hatch on the car to use for a cover and heated the pellets. I shaped them around the wiper connector and let it harden. Within ten minutes we were on the road again. To be honest I still haven't replaced the part yet as the part I made is holding up perfectly. This can really save the day. Don't try to use it to repair a radiator or hose though as the temperatures would get too high and re-melt the pellets, but for things that aren't hot, it is perfect!
I recommend this stuff for anyone! It has millions of uses from replacing broken parts to completely making new ones. If you know someone who is into making models or toys, this is perfect. You can sculpt your original from clay, use the silicone to make a mold and then the pellets make your item. The molds are reusable and you can make multiples of the same thing. I am beyond pleased with this stuff and have literally been waiting for years for something like this to come along.
I received the pellets and putty at a free or discounted price in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very pleased with this product. Price point is decent and there are no other companies who offer this style, size and durability. My wife uses it all the time for intricate coloring work for stamps, freehand and especially cutting straight and precise lines for cards, paper frames etc. I think her one complaint was the ruler isn't as hefty as she would like, but still does a good job.
Most of the other products of this type are geared toward weekend scrappers and stampers, rather than more serious ones. So if you're a crafter using alot of paper for projects, this is your best bet. This product was impossible to find anywhere else, as most major craft retailers are going for the more stylish, small and cheaply made magnetic cutting mats. Hope they stay in stock at Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It Works. It was easier to use than I thought. My fear was it would stick to a spoon, be too hot to handle etc. Figured it out the first try. After microwaving for 70 seconds, I checked the water temperature and it read 155 degrees. I removed the cup of water and placed seven pellets on spoon and dipped them in the hot water. The pellets stuck together as I watched them turn clear. I carefully drained the water from the spoon and checked the pellets by touch (they were bunched together) making sure they weren't too hot. They had a consistency of chewed gum and were easily molded to required size. I ordered the color pack and hope to use them for end caps on a roof rack. I will add this product to my life essentials: duct tape, wd-40, and InstaMorph. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
best squizzors EVER. Due to severe arthritis I have joint replacements in my hand and the bone fused in the thumb so these scissors are exactly what I need to be able to do fine cutting. They are *very* sharp and the tip can get into the smallest of places. I've had excellent results using them for my sewing needs, crafts with paper, ribbon or light fabrics, and even in the garden.
I recently challenged them to clean up a couple of baskets of succulents that I kept indoors over winter. They were able to get into all the tightest space to clean the brown, dead leaves away and revive the plants without disturbing any of the good stems.
I like that the spring does half the work for you which makes things go much faster and easier when working with them. They are also very lightweight which thwarts fatigue in longer, heavier tasks.
Very pleased with this purchase and happy to recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Perfect Perfect. Do not be fooled by the "Kids" packaging, this paint packs a punch!
I wanted to test out an idea I found online, and decided to buy this product because I figured it would be good enough quality to practice with before buying some more expensive ones, but now I don't see the need to buy more! These paints are AMAZING. The lighter colors (white and yellow) are perfectly pigmented, the colors are opaque upon first application, and the tiny brush it comes with is perfect for detailing.
There are no cons to this product, I'm so glad I purchased it. Attached you'll see the color pay off of the paints (note these all took one coat!). Still amazed by the quality.
Shipped fast, packaged nicely, all around amazing product and service! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Step up from most multi-purpose scissors. These are a step up from most multi-purpose scissors I've owned, and yes, with 5 kids we actually go through a lot of scissors. It does great at cutting with clean edges on regular paper and cardstock, and I've used it during some Christmas crafting on ribbon and yarn. I love the cushioned grip on these - in fact, the handles (and the bit of weight they add) might be my favorite part of these scissors. I'm not sure the ruler is a huge value-add, but it's mildly useful (when I think to use it).
The package says these are for office or home use, and I would agree. Although I've used them for some light crafting, these are definitely not the most appropriate scissors for cutting fabric - there are much nicer shears for that function, at roughly the same price (on sale).
The larger, thicker blades, plus the ergonomic grip and higher quality construction mean I'll probably be hiding these scissors from the kids (who would just gunk them up cutting off the tops of their Gogurts and such). Glad to have a nice pair of scissors when I need them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Arrived quickly, half of moss was mostly dead. As others have said, quantity was good, but my moss arrived in two bunches rolled in a bag. One bunch looked mostly green (though not nearly as good as the seller's posted photo). The second bunch was mostly brown with pale yellow green tips, that is, mostly dead. But the package was inexpensive and arrived quickly and I have the poorer, nearly dead bunch in terrariums, so I hope it survives.
You should also note that this is just moss peeled off a rock or stump from the forest. Mine arrived full of debris (twigs, seeds, dead leaves, etc). After seeing that and realizing it looks just like the stuff growing in the woods behind my house, I felt silly for not going out and collecting some myself. Even though it's winter, I think It would be better.
(Photo shows the better quality moss). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent, but not the best fabric shears on the market. I compared the following fabric shears, listed in order of how well I liked them:
1. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kai-7250-10-inch-Professional-Shears-N7250-7250-Professional-Shears/dp/B00944EWBQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kai 7250: 10 inch Professional Shears N7250 (7250) - Professional Shears</a>
2. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-10-Inch-Knife-Edge-Bent-Trimmers/dp/B0018N7B8C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher 10 Inch Knife Edge Bent Trimmers</a> (Note: I list these here because I prefer this length, but I only tested the 8" and 12" models below.)
3. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Kai-7300-12-inch-Professional-Shears-N7300-7300-Professional-Shears/dp/B00A3USUHW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Kai 7300: 12 inch Professional Shears N7300 (7300) - Professional Shears</a>
4. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-Knife-Edge-Bent-Trimmers-12/dp/B004KZ0MA4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher Knife Edge Bent Trimmers 12</a>
5. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-G-8T-KE-Tailors-Shears-8-Inch/dp/B003HTXTQS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch</a>
6. The <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gingher-G-8-8-Inch-Knife-Edge-Dressmaker-s-Shears/dp/B000UU6SR4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gingher G-8 8-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears</a>
7. The "Kai 110: 11 inch Tailoring Shears S-110 (S-110) - Professional Shears"
8. The "Kai 7240-AS: 10 inch Serrated Edge Shears N7240-AS (7240-AS) - Professional Shears"
I bought all the Ginghers on Amazon, and all the Kais from their web site (Amazon doesn't sell them). I evaluated them by cutting eight 4" long layered sheets of lightweight cotton fabric at once. My criteria were:
- smoothness of cutting
- was the edge straight, or did it wave?
- comfort of scissors (hand position, weight, tightness of grip)
- how often did I have to open the scissors to cut the 4" fabric?
With all 8" shears I had to open them too often, resulting in more effort needed to get a straight cut. With all 12" shears I had to open them too wide, which was difficult even with my very large (size 10+) hands. I thus settled on a 10" pair.
The Ginghers are all excellent -- better than any of those colored-handle shears I've tried. They are rumored to last 25 years, and they're not that expensive ($25). Of those, the tailoring shears were ever-so-slightly smoother than the dressmaker shears. Not sure why.
But the Kai 7000 series were simply better. They're smoother, lighter-weight, sharper, nicer engineering, and they offer a $14 sharpening service. Wow. Them's be some sharp scissors. Holy cow. Did the "let's gently run my thumb perpedicular to this blade" test and a minute later realized I was bleeding... Didn't even feel it. Must also say the customer service was top-notch. They sent me the 3 pair I wanted to test in advance, and didn't charge my card till I picked the one I liked best.
Yes, they're $70. But Gingher's 10" pair are $50, too. If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, I'd get the "Gingher G-8T KE Tailors Shears, 8-Inch" ($25). If you're looking for the best fabric shears period, I'd get the Kai 7000 series (the 10" ones for me).
Update (01/09/2013): A fellow reviewer pointed out to me that Amazon now carries some of the Kai shears. I have added links above to those they carry at this time. And I still recommend looking at the manufacturer's web site. They offered me super service -- really above and beyond. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best gift for knitting beginners. I definitely love these needles! i was just recently wanted to learn knitting after watching OhMyGOddess the movie where belldandy knitted a sweater...
i haven't knitted before in my life but i decided i would try and have a go at a scarf... i went to walmart and picked up one of those cheap aluminum ones since that was all they had. they were quite long and hard to handle for a beginner like me but i still managed a little bit. After i realized that yarns and needles have to match i went and searched for the right size needle online. i found the clover takumi ones and FELL IN LOVE.
they are so easy and light weight. it doesnt feel like anything at all in your hands and the stitches don't just fall out of nowhere like the aluminum ones.
and this set is definitely a steal. 25 bucks for 7set of needles is really cheap. i bought one #7s in Michaels and they were like $4something each plus tax it was around 5 bucks...
Now im inlove and totally addicted to knitting. i would totally recommend this to anyone who wants to start knitting. its a fun and productive hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste of time. Buy this and buy that and that and so on. Can you use a USB with this?
NO you can't. Bought a brand new all in one computer and after I purchased was told to buy a new desktop. Although one of the answers on this page clearly states it can be used with laptops or USB.
Does not come with clear instructions at all. I suppose I am just supposed to guess how to work the machine???
Comes with a cute pretend Mach3 software. Yep that's not included. Toss out a hundred and a half bucks there.
Doesn't come with any software to write words. Literally the easiest thing I wanted it to do. There's another hundred seventy five bucks.
For the amount of money I am paying I expect a step by step manuel, to plug it in and it works. Or at least TELL ME WHAT I'm supposed to do. The paper that it comes with literally just tells you how to update your settings on the pretend Mach3 software. That's it. That's all. Like, not to actually set it up and use it? Wouldn't that be useful?? I don't just come out of my mother's womb just happening to know exactly how to use this product. Some instruction for all this money I'm throwing out (which I worked my butt off for) paying for yet a new computer, all this extra software. Holy crap. I need a drink now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots 3D adhesive . . . I absolutely LOVE Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots 3D adhesive. In fact, I do not use any other 3D adhesive or pop dots when I wan to add dimension to a project. Since Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots 3D adhesive comes out like a jelly (instead of an actual liquid like the name suggests) and dries firmly in 4-5 hours (dries completely hard in 24 hrs), I am able to control how "high" or how much space I want between my layers on a project. As I said, this is the only 3D adhesive or pop-up product I use now...in fact, I go thru 3-4 rubes a month on the 2 dozen or so cards and projects I do each month. So if you haven't tried Helmar Scrap Dot 3D adhesive, you need to do so....you won't be disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a 29-Day Food & Exercise Journal. If you are looking for a 29-Day Food & Exercise Journal here ya go...
From the makers of the legendary Moleskin notebooks comes this glaring missed opportunity. There are far better Health Goal Journals out there. This one is a terrible disappointment.
Includes a 14Day section called "Games/Sports." 14Days? WTH? A 50(!!) entry section for "Body Treatments." So you can log all of your wraps and facials? All 50 of 'em that your'e gonna get within the 29Day Food & Exercise period. And, a 60 entry section to log all the vitamins and medications you are taking... Ummm Huh?
You'd be better off with a pad of paper from the grocery store, and think of all the healthy veggies you could buy with the money you saved by not purchasing this awful notebook. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheap (both in a good way AND a bad way. Decent value for the money since the birds are about 2 bucks a piece, but the birds themselves are not high quality - black painted foam with some feathers hot glued more or less where wings and tail should be. For my uses - as a halloween prop sitting on my graveyard fence - they work just fine, because nobody will see them up close. The feathers are glued on haphazardly (and some had fallen off in the shipping bag), and not all of the eyes are in place. I took the advice of one of the other reviewers, and picked up a bag of black feathers at a craft store and hot glued some more on, which helped a bit. Even with all of the these caveats, I may actually buy another set since they serve my purposes reasonably well, and I haven't found a decent alternative at anything like this price point. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as good as I was hoping. I bought this 3L Corporation EZ Runner Permanent Adhesive to use with card making.
While the adhesive appears to work well so far... the tape runner isn`t very good quality. 30 seconds after using it (carefully I might add) the tape runner fell off it`s roller and got all bunched up. I tried fixing it several times but it wasn`t working. I ended up taking the roll out of the cartridge case. Now I just use the tape runner by hand... Very tedious...
I also don`t like that the adhesive itself isn`t clear.
While this is a value pack I don`t know if I will be purchasing this again. Will have to see if the refills work any better than the first tape did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Surpassed my Expectations. I feel I got very lucky with this - I know it's always a gamble to buy leather online when you're looking for specific thicknesses and quality. But I'm pleased to say that all of the leather pieces in this set, for me, were fairly high-quality, between 7 - 10 oz. I was very surprised, and many of the pieces were a fairly even thickness througout. Some of the pieces were quite large, too - just perfect for what I'm going to use them for. I have yet to try stamping into them, but they appear to be great quality for stamping/carving (though I won't know for sure til' I try).
For the price, I'd definitely reccomend this set. Of course, there's always a chance that you might get the short end of the stick, but I took a chance and ended up thoroughly satisfied. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worthwhile knives, for the price. Overall, I give these a 4/5 because, for the price, they're very reasonable, but they don't hold up very long.
*Look* (4/5) : These look pretty fine for a cheap, small tool. The bright colours make them easy to find in a clutter of materials, and the knives as a set look aesthetically pleasing. The plastic, however, does look somewhat flimsy and cheap.
*Usability* (4/5) : I bought these to cut EVA foam with, and these did the task perfectly--for a while. By the end of cutting several large pieces out of a mat of foam, the blade on the largest knife was considerably dull and required much more effort to drag through the foam. The plastic, while not solid-looking, holds up well under grip and fit my hand comfortably throughout cutting. The black clip is fine, though nothing particularly sturdy. The different sizes are great for varying with material changes.
*Durability* (2/5) : These blades didn't last long for me. Two out of the three are dulled beyond usability, and the third is left for small details. If replacement blades were included, I would be all for these holders, given that I loved the different sizes.
*Price* (5/5) : For so cheap, getting three knives is definitely worth it, even if they do not hold up well. If you're not cutting extensively and are doing only small projects, they'll last a while. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of my favorite DIY tools. Great for fixing or customizing items! Easy to mold but research how to work with it before you start using it. If you can afford to buy extra, practice with it if this is your first time using it. It will get stuck in any cracks or grooves in your fingers. Use a little water and soap to help make it smooth or it will forever hold your fingerprints. Only buy as much as you are going to use, I found that it gets harder to work with when you get closer to its use by date. It adheres to pretty much anything but is easy to deal with if you need to remove it. It would be a 5 star product if it stayed good in the package for a longer period of time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great when I was a kid, Great Now. So, like most dudes I tried my hand at model building when I was a kid. Kind of like pee-wee baseball I kind of wanted to give it ago again because I'm pretty sure I'd be WAY better at it now, and we homeschool and The Kid is always looking for something fun to do and loves to build. Well, 30 years may have gone by since my last model project and I can say without hesitation that this glue is some great stuff. We use toothpicks to apply it to the model parts to avoid over saturation (back in the day I had more than one project just melt together), and slowly and carefully a bunch of random parts turned into a 57 chevy.
~Summary~
Great clue, reasonably price
Be sure to use in a fairly well ventilated area as it does have an odor (but not over powering, we build the model in the kitchen
Some care should be used to not get too much glue on parts as the plastic will just melt
Lots of newspaper to prevent ruining the finish on the dinning room table | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality Seal. This is among the nicer wax seals I've used. The dark red is exactly what I am looking for (if you want to replicate that used in Victorian films and the like, I believe this is a pretty close example).
The wax is quite thick and goopy.. since these are in stick form, you will have to use another flame source. I cut off a little chunk from the stick and use a heating spoon. Works great. It seems to smoke slightly more than some other brands I've used but once you apply the wax to a surface, it comes on quite thick.. almost "plastic" like, and the seal will be really nice and prominent. Will work great to "seal" twine on brown paper packages and of course works wonderfully on the backs of envelopes. So far, it is the best I have found. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as good as others from Longzang. I love the other molds I've purchased from Longzang but am disappointed in this one. I purchased this because I love the detail in the flower. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get soap down into all of the petals. I tried several times and got the best results when pouring while the soap was a little hotter and spraying alcohol into the mold before pouring but still didn't manage to get the soap into a few of the petals. Additionally, the part surrounding the flower isn't squared off. The bottom right corner in particular is warped. Longzang has some great molds that I highly recommend but this isn't one of them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome. I finally fould what i've been looking for!! I cant find there anywhere anymore. I got my first pair at Joann fabric's years ago and my best friend decided to relieve me of them since i always go to that store and could get another one. I bought another pair that i had for about a decade and a couple of years ago i lost them. Joann's doesn't have them anymore and i can't find them anywhere. I ordered some off ebay that i thought would be the same but when i got them the were larger and very cheap and already bent!!! They wouldn't even cut paper!!! i had to bend them so they would actually cut and they still weren't that great. I was so excited when i got these!!!! They are exacty what i wanted and perfect! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it's a great kit - it comes with textures. This was a lovely little starter kit to the world of clay embossing. On the whole, it's a great kit - it comes with textures, a few starter cutters, letters, a shape stamp - but I knocked off stars for the following:
- some of the letters are extremely difficult to load onto the stamping tray. Damaged my thumbnails trying to get a few of the letters on for stamping. Others, by contrast, are very easy to load and stamp.
- two of the shape cutters were dented/misshapen upon arrival. Not a huge deal as I had purchased a set of cutters separately, but would be irritating for anyone who was relying on these cutters to be of optimal quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cat owner's should pass. No no no.
I was so optimistic about this stuff and I couldn't wait for it to arrive!
I have a white leather sectional couch from Z Gallery. I have trained my 2 cats (with my screechy mommy voice) that countertops, tables, and furniture cabinets are OFF limits. To be fair to them I let them run, play, chase, and lounge on chairs and the couch.
Neither of them have a "scratching" habit on anything except their sisal wool rope covered posts BUT when they get spastic and chase each other, their claws (even trimmed) leave fine little hairline cuts on the couch cushions.
It seemed to me that this product with the addition of white shoe polish would remedy the grid of damage my couch has sustained.
Not so. Not even remotely. It looks like elmers glue, acts like elmers glue, and even if it is slightly effective on certain spots, it will sit on top of the surface and dirty up which you can then run your finger over and roll it off just like elmers. It's also very dull and obvious.
It may be effective for other types of tears but NO WAY on hairline claw damage from kitties. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ATTN Tired, Frustrated Buyers- Traveling Shears have no place at my sewing table. The name GINGHER, AND "CHINA" are supposed to be an uncommon duo, unknown to us average, commonplace, sewing fanatics...now you just never know what the cat will drag in! You think you are getting a super-high-quality item because you trust the Brand? Not so anymore. It seems that which ever manufacturer offers the Cheapest NOT the BEST price to create the unit, gets the job. So these shears always have been made in Germany? Italy? Now China? Are JUNK. They are a mongral (sp?) combination of greed of profit margin, leaving us consumers with nothing to rely on. This does not only apply to this sad pair of shears...no...it is everywhere! It is hidden from us best on the internet we are best fooled and dupped (sp?) Via the pretty illustrations presented to us by mostly professional photographers leaving free of the "raw and ragged" image of the truth. I am one frustrated Buyer- I am confident I am not alone in this. I may start a blog or a website featuring ONLY direct links to THE REAL STUFF!? Bottom line- don't bother with these reticulum scissors that you would not be able to cut yourself out of a paper bag using these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This tape is amazing! I am a teacher and I love its . This tape is amazing! I am a teacher and I love its versatility. I use it to distinguish notebooks and folders between class periods and also decorate my teaching supplies with it. It applies nicely, and removes without ruining things, like duct tape does. The colors are bright and the patterns are super fun!
"Washi is a style of paper from Japan that is made by hand in the traditional manner. It is made of natural fibers commonly from the bark of the gampi tree, mitsumata shrub, or mulberry. However, washi also can be made using bamboo, hemp, rice, and wheat. Our Washi Masking Tape is not only strong, but the decorative designs are attractive as well. Use these tapes for decorating your planner or calendar, tape up your photos or decorate your photo album with them, or use them for gift wrapping purposes. These tapes are also great for scrapbooking or any other creative project you have in mind!"
I received this item in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Incredible. This has got to be one of the coolest inventions I have seen in a long time! It is called Polly Plastics and they are moldable plastic pellets, moldable plastic strips and it also cam with a silicone putty kit as well. (moldable plastic strips are sold seperately.) These little white plastic pellets are to be melted inside a bowl of hot water that is at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and after 2-3 minutes passes they will turn from white to clear. The now clear plastic pellets will begin to form together into one big glob in your bowl. All you have to do is swirl some tongs or a fork around inside of the bowl and gather all of the melted plastic together. Once you do that, simply tap any excess water gently and begin to mold the plastic with your hands. It is recommended to wear gloves for heat protection as the plastic will likely still be hot for some time after it is removed from the water. You then form your mound of plastic into any shape you desire! It is so simple and fun to create endless amounts of creations with this stuff. Our little girl, Giselle, had a blast with it! When you are finished molding your pieces, you can either drop into another bowl of ice water or pop into the freezer for a few minutes to help speed up the process in solidifying your new creation back to its original form, making it turn back to white again. I love that the creativity doesn't have to end at this stage. You can then paint your pieces with acrylic paints or permanent markers or even add specific dyes to the melted stage of this process to really customize what you are trying to make. The best part of these pellets is that if you make a mistake at any point, all you need to do is put it back into the hot water to re-melt and you can start over again! It is so innovative and cool! The other portion of the kit is the silicone putty. Included are two jars of the putty in separate jars labeled A and B. To use this product, you just mix equal parts of A and B and knead them together so they become one. Then you pick anything that you want to make a mold of and form the putty mixture around the desired object. Let it cure for 30 minutes and remove the original object from the mold, and BOOM! You've got yourself a reusable and exact replica mold to form the melted plastic pellets into. You can also fill these molds with a wide variety of other substances as well. These plastic strips are sold separately, but are to be used the same way the plastic pellets would. These strips are just a little easier to handle or cut into smaller portions for the desired amount you are looking to work with. These strips are really great for the kids to work with as well because it makes it a little easier for them to handle on their own when melting them. The included instruction booklet with these products is so incredibly helpful. It really allows you to expand your mind the endless possibilities you can use these great products for. They can be used for both fun and functional items. The plastic, once hardened, is very durable and strong. You will feel confident in the things your imagination can come up with. * I received these products for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion * | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Economical Paper. I love Origami and usually avoid buying big packs of cheap origami paper due to quality issues. However, I found myself wanting to fold a bunch of origami bats for the Halloween season and needed a cheap option for a lot of black precut paper. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this paper for the price. It's a little thicker, sturdier, and more tear resistant than other small colored precut origami squares I've bought and can actually take a little sculpting. The dye doesn't rub off on my fingers, a common issue I've run into with cheap paper. I also love that it's double sided so you can make properly black models without white showing through on the edges. This paper is a solid choice for simple to intermediate origami. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better as christmas ornaments than bath bomb molds. They look like Christmas ornaments! They are super cute. I ordered the light pink and the color is adorable. The silk bow on them adds a delicate touch.
Personally, as a bath bomb mold, I wasn't super impressed. I found them a little too big for my personal preference. Also I was not a fan of the ribbon being looped through both halves of the mold and the bow being glued. When I make bath bombs I like the halves to be separate so I can set one down while I fill the other one up, this is not possible unless you cut the ribbon.
There are other bath bomb molds I prefer over this one, however if you are interested in a bigger size mold than this may be something you are interested in.
I received this product in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. The above review is based on my personal experience with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp Blades, But Many Flaws. I'm giving this product 3 stars... which is generous. But, since the blades do their job, I can't justify a lower rating.
Most of my issues are with the storage case. When I opened the case, I inspected everything. It was difficult to get the blades off of the magnet... I wondered if this would be problem in the future. After putting everything back, I noticed that my hands were blue! This case is made of plastic and I can only assume that the colorant in the plastic is what rubbed off onto my hands. I had to scrub the case with soap and a rag to get as much of the blue colorant off. It appears that washing the case did the trick... though that should NOT be necessary.
My second (or third if you include the magnetic strip) issue with the case was the latch. I tried to latch it ONE TIME. The latch broke at the living hinge.
On to the blades: I don't think I can complain about them being covered in oil. I'd imagine that this may be typical with cheaper blade kits. They probably don't take the time to clean them in order to save money. However, I did have one complaint -- the blades stamped with "11" (the narrow-pointed blades) were both dinged in the center of the blade. They aren't unusable, but they came damaged.
All in all... if you are looking for a really cheap set and don't mind getting blue hands and having to clean both the case and the blades off... this is an okay purchase. I'm not sending back simply because the price isn't worth the trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thank you for providing an organic lip balm that won't send me into anaphylactic shock. I had been looking for organic lip balm and stumbled across this brand some time ago. After having used them enough to have purchased the pack twice, I tried another organic brand (won't name them) but after using that for a few days, discovered they made my lips burn, but didn't know why until I realized one of the ingredients in it was bromelain (the ingredient in pineapples that makes me severely allergic to them).
Thankfully, Carezzo organic lip balms DON'T contain bromelain which makes them the only ones I will ever use again (hence the purchase of this for the third time now). Thank you for providing an organic lip balm that won't send me into anaphylactic shock. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for arthritic hands. I purchased these to wear at the office because the air conditioning is freezing. I live in So. CA, and apparently they believe we should have the AC up high year round. These gloves give me some warmth and still allow me to type. They compress just a bit, but do not squeeze my hands. They're really soft. I have arthritis and purchased some different fingerless gloves last year so I could crochet, but the gloves were so tight they hurt. I can use these gloves for crocheting without the pain.
The only thing I would change about them are the tags. There is a large tag on the inside and a smaller one on the outside of each glove. I managed to cut out the large inner tags. But, be careful if you do because you don't want to cut the stitching. For something like this that is meant to fit close to the body, especially the hands, they should be tag free. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not worth the price once shipping is added. Probably won't buy again only because the cubes are so tiny. They aren't separated well and each cube has color remnants from those adjacent to it. I used the entire orange cube in 2lbs of melt and pour base (white -so I didn't expect a bright orange) but still only got a peach color in the final product. Each cube 1"x1"x. 75". Matte finish in final product as described (though the color cube appears glittery it is not glittery once added to your other products). I think I'm going to seek out an actual mica powder block (one you measure the powders from) to try next instead a melt and pour mica powder block. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not exactly 12 X 12. The paper itself is good quality. I appreciate that it's not double-sided (the non-printed side is bright white). However, I was disappointed to find that if you tear the paper at the top perforation, it does not measure 12X12. It's maybe an eighth of an inch shorter on the perforated side. I use this paper for Project Life, so if I'm cutting to exactly 4X6, then I'm short on a couple of pieces. I make up the difference by tearing off the pages at the top instead of at the perforation, and then just cutting a little bit into the perforated side. Other than that, I like the paper. Same issue with other 12X12 paper pads from American Crafts, but not with their single sheets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What Do You Get For The Man Who Has Everything? THIS. I bought this as a Father's Day gift for my husband, and I couldn't wait to give it to him, because he absolutely LOVES hot sauce and anything spicy. I gave it to him early, and his eyes lit up when he opened the box, and a HUGE smile came across his face, and he started laughing, and said, "WHAT?!?!?! OH YES!!!!" He absolutely LOVES it and cannot wait to get busy making some hot sauce! He is a chef at heart and loves to grill and cook and come up with amazing recipes, even though he's a big bad helicopter pilot! I couldn't figure out what to get him, and then I had the opportunity to review this! It's perfect! I am happy as can be that he loves it so much! When they say it is a kit, that's what they mean! I was actually expecting a smaller box, but with everything that is inside, it is the perfect size! Much of the contents will be reusable for years to come, too! Disclaimer: I received this at a promotional discounted price, in exchange for testing it out and giving it my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. I needed something to change the color on some pink wooden letters that had glitter on them. I wanted to make them vivid orange but not lose the glitter effect. So I bought this glaze in both orange & yellow, mixed them together, & it worked brilliantly. I painted on about 4 coats to get the color very evenly orange. Did a great job. It stuck better to the glitter on front than to the sides, which were just painted wood, but ultimately I did get a nice coat on the sides too. Dried quickly & allowed the glitter to shine through. Between the two bottles I could've painted a LOT of wooden letters, but I only needed to do two, so I've got a lot of glaze left over. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I had a Brent Pottery wheel for 3 years i . I had a Brent Pottery wheel for 3 years i bought brand new. I was the only person to use it, i take care of my stuff. At the end of year number three, the electronic card burned out. I paid quite a lot of money for a new one and had to pay an electrician to install it. The guy who replaced the card could not understand why the wheel was still not working, he soon came to the conclusion that the motor had gone. The people i originally bought from wish to have nothing to do with it as the guarantee had expired. The money to replace the motor and the transport from my house to the suppliers was far too much, i had to resolve to buy a second wheel.
Nechama Haruni. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and I loved it. It worked perfect. I had purchased one roll previous to this purchase, and I loved it. It worked perfect, so I ordered 3 more when they went on sale. Well, I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL. I have been through 2/3 rolls now, and both of these rolls have sucked. They are too sticky so unless you intend to use it to transfer something IMMEDIATELY! Then do not buy. I could have gotten a couple bad batches, but I use this Transfer tape to send vinyl decals to customers. So I am not happy, I tried it myself in many circumstances. Unless you trasnfer in literally a few mins of applying vinyl to the trasnfer tape it sticks and rips the vinyl and the bits and peices of vinyl left behind, are super sticky with transfer tape residue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's multi-faceted and ultra fine which is excellent. The glitter itself is fabulous. It's multi-faceted and ultra fine which is excellent. But this product has two major problems. Number one being that tops pop off quite easily. Even the slightest pressure can cause a top to "slip" off and you can have an instant glitter glue mess. So to secure the tops, I have to put a little bit of tape around the neck. Problem number two is that the glitter scatters! It's glitter glue and it is not supposed to scatter. But once the glue is dry, the glitter is unstable and will come off to leave that typical glitter mess. It's unfortunate because I really love these colors and the quality. But for the price of this product, really, those problems should be fixed. Don't the makers have any real crafters on board to test this stuff out? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The pieces are not perfect squares, because no matter how careful I was. This set comes with many vibrant colors however I have a few complaints. The pieces are not perfect squares, because no matter how careful I was, I could not fold the pieces in half to make the edges line up perfectly. I also did not like that the sheets were the same color on both sides. This could be a plus for some, but for a beginner, this makes it harder to follow instructions without contrast. Finally, many of the sheets are thick paper, about halfway between regular paper and card stock in thickness. Again, while this might serve as an advantage, for the novice origami maker (my 7 year old) this made creating folds more difficult. Although he is not too picky, I will probably be more selective the next time I purchase origami paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great variety of small images. Great variety of small images. I knew from the reviews some were quite small. The only disappointment was 6 or 7 brown badges. There were a lot more images I would have preferred to be duplicated. The picture does a good job at depicting them. the are quality card stock with rather small images. Even after reading the reviews I expected them to be a little bit bigger. Just realize they are small but definitely worth it. Now that I'm familiar with Tim Holz, I will know more what to expect as far as color and look. I can think of 100 uses for these. If you like crafting purchase them. You'll find something to use them for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great with heavy card stock. Wow! Finally a corner punch that will cut heavy (110#) card stock easily! I'm getting up there in years, and I've developed arthritis in my hands. Some punches require a LOT of horsepower to punch even fairly light card stock (65# or so).
This one punches easily by simply squeezing the levers. There are gears inside that make it move easily without a lot of pressure. It cuts cleanly, and it's designed so that you can see precisely where you're punching.
I love this delicate design, too. It works with so many card styles, from "frilly/feminine" to juvenile birthday to sympathy.
Very happy with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BE YE Warned. I Love X-acto products.
And i normally don't go out of my way to leave a negative review.
But i have to just have to warn people about this product.
X-acto usually makes very high quality products, but not in this case.
The Good: the handles are nice
The Bad: While it says "Stainless Steel" on the blade this metal is very magnetic. if you are working around any metal shavings they will stick to these scissors as it they were magnets!
The Ugly: The metal is ridiculously soft. I have to constantly sharpen the scissors!! and it doesn't take much effort at all to remove metal from them.
I guess on the plus side they will bend before they break.
If it wasn't for the handles being so nice i would of given one star. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set, especially for beginners. Great set, especially for beginners, which I was 2 years ago when I got this. It's a lot of "bang for the buck" when you're first starting and want an affordable variety of tools. Even now, with more experience, I use this set a lot, and although I've since bought other brands of gouges in additional sizes, I still use these regularly. I did end up buying a 2nd smaller handle (the larger wooden handle I find uncomfortable and clumsy to use) for efficiency, but swapping the tools in an out it no big deal. They stay secure in the handle and do not wobble at all. I also bought a Flexcut 19 slot tool roll for mobility - I found the box to be cumbersome and useless. I suppose it's fine if you only carve in one spot, but even so, the roll is more efficient. Haven't used the knife much as I have other knives I like more that Flexcut (the blades are thicker than I like and the handles are uncomfortable), but the gouges are great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
i received this mold on 3-15-18, very timely. . i received this mold on 3-15-18, very timely. I used it on 3-15-18 for cp soap making. Tried with just the middle divider, the divider did stay in place. I did notice a bulge in the silicone liner, but when filled with soap the liner did straighten out. The one thing I noticed upon receipt of this product was that one of the end pieces (made of acrylic) that the 3 dividers rest in, showed signs of shatter (you could see cracks/lines within the acrylic) inside the acrylic. Also the 3 long dividers were just a little short so this could allow for the dividers to slip out of place, thus ruin your soap design. I will remove the soap today from the mold and see what i get. I gave 4 stars because I have not tried using all three dividers yet and desperately hope the dividers stay in place each time. i really wanted a mold with dividers,so I hope this holds up. Would I buy again? We will see after I remove my soap today and after I try with all 3 dividers in place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Yes, I am a washi addict. My name is Robin and I am a washi addict. I mostly use it for crafting and decorating my planner. Most people cannot understand the addiction to washi, but believe me its a fact. I love this washi, it is so colorful and the patterns are beautiful. The variety you get in this package is awesome, from baby boy, flowers, to Valentine's Day hearts, there is such a wide array of patterns to choose from This washi is paper washi so it sticks well, can be lifted and replaced with ease and tears with ease also. You get 10 yards on each roll which is a significant amount of product. It is an all around great purchase if you too are addicted to washi
I review ALL washi I receive from AMZ on my You Tube channel (sprngbrd *) if you're interested in seeing in video what each individual roll looks like. I also review many other purchases from AMZ.
This 6 roll of washi normally retails for $15.99 but I received it for the discounted price of $7.79 in exchange for this honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great thin tape, but don't bank on getting the same colors shown. This set includes TEN rolls of decorative tape! It's very thin - perfect for cardmaking, attaching tags to gifts, etc. The colors I received did not match the photo on the listing. Please see my photos for the exact colors I received.
Pros:
-Includes TEN rolls of washi tape for DIY projects
-Self adhesive, easy to tear
Cons:
-Colors don't match item description photos
How I rank products (with Amazon's ratings in parenthesis):
* 1 star (I hate it!): I would either return or throw away this product. It was a waste of my money and not functional.
** 2 star (I don't like it): I'm not a fan of this item and I won't order it again, but it has at least one positive quality.
*** 3 star (Its ok): This item has both positive and negative qualities. It may work for some people, but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase or recommend it.
**** 4 star (I like it): This item arrived and functions as advertised. I would change a few things about this, but is a good product overall. I would use this item.
***** 5 star (I love it!): This item is AWESOME. I will use it and recommend it to others! I just LOVE it! It works as advertised and is an all-around great product.
I received this item for free or at a deeply discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are completely my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not truly a "clear" sticker sheet. I was disappointed to find that this sticker sheet is not truly clear. It has a mat finish that is like looking through frosted glass.
Also, the backing paper that is on the back of this product, causes lines to remain on your sheet once you've printed. When you apply the sticker to your item, you can still see the lines on the product you've applied it to, even after smoothing it out as best you can.
If you are using this product for printing photos on, you definitely want a crystal clear sticker sheet. I eventually found one that offered a truly clear sheet. Try going to: [...]. Item# CLPL26-1-1R is an 8 1/2" x 11" page crystal clear sticker sheet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice. My shipment arrived 35 DAYS EARLY and in pristine, near museum-quality condition. The 10 feathers I received are natural and not simulated, but look much more like owl feathers than eagle feathers. They are extremely soft. I am almost 100% certain that they are from the eurasian eagle owl, a foreign bird which can legally be owned by individuals in the US, making the feathers 100% safe to order for US customers. I have included two photographs to show other customers what they can expect. One photo depicts the largest feather next to the smallest, and the other photo depicts the feather I received which was in the worst shape of the bunch, and even that one was in excellent condition. At least one of them was almost definitely removed from a dead bird, as there are particles of the inner skin (very small particles, difficult to see) clinging to the end of the quill, so that might be a moral issue for some people. The rest of them could have been shed naturally, but are in such good shape that I doubt it. Nonetheless, they have exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to order them again. Very satisfied customer! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Packaging not very clean, pencils not impressive. I have only used the pencils a few times, but my comment is more to do with the box and the condition in which the pencils came. The box, despite being shrink wrapped was dirty and had many color marks on the outside. The pencils were all covered with some pieces of black hair or fiber or something, which turned me off. The quality so far is okay, I guess, but I like my Koh-I-noor pencils just as much, if not more. I bought the latter at AC Moore, and the clerk was very sweet, he gave a 55% discount, so I got the pencils for $10. ,they are a woodless pencil soothe entire pencil is lead, except for very thin lacquer on top of lead. They are also very smooth, perhaps even more than the Prismas.
I mentioned that the box appeared dirty and I saw lots of thin black fiber or hair, which was an immediate turnoff.but, if the pencils had been as smooth as I expected, I would have let that detail go. Overall, not impressed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked well, even for a novice. I ordered the cosmetic pastilles to make an eczema/dry skin balm. This was my first time working with beeswax and these pellets did their job!
The day after I ordered, I received an email from Natural Apiary about storage and how long the beeswax should last. As a beginner, I appreciated the information.
I combined 3 recipes to account for my family's skin type and our cold, dry climate (7300 feet in the foothills of the Rockies). I used a variety of moisturizing natural oils but wanted to put the balm in deodorant and lip balm containers so we could roll it on and not get our hands greasy. The beeswax was perfect for helping the balm "stand up" in lip and deodorant stick dispensers without making it too hard. As you can see from the pictures, the beeswax emulsified nicely leading to the uniform color and texture of the balm. The beeswax is pure enough that the balm has reduced my son's eczema outbreak (yay!)
The beeswax is packaged in a resealable foil pouch, which will be convenient for storage. I didn't detect any odor until I put my nose into the pouch and then there was a slight smoky aroma. The smell did not transfer to my end product, which did include some essential oils. Since I neglected to look at all the product pictures (duh) the pellets were much smaller than I expected. I used a double boiler to combine ingredients and the beeswax was the last thing to melt. I expected this since the package states that the melting point is ~150 degrees F. However, the small profile of the pellets undoubtedly helped the process go more quickly.
I am very happy with my purchase. The product came quickly with Prime shipping and it has performed beautifully, even for a beginner. Natural Apiary's website and email are displayed prominently on the label and they invite customers to contact them with problems or concerns, so my sense is that they stand behind their products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for greyscale costume. For Halloween, we decided to dress up as Marion Crane and Norma Bates dressed as Mother, only in greyscale like the original Psycho. I used this paint to paint our faces, necks and hands and it's great. The coverage from this is amazing. It wasn't itchy at all and it was incredibly easy to apply. It really didn't rub off and lasted through a night of dancing while wearing a plastic shower curtain dress. I was able to do some shading to approximate makeup with some matte black eyeshadow I had by brushing it right over the dried grey paint in the usual contour places.
I had the best results with putting some water directly into the dish and letting it sit for a minute or two until it turned into a paste-like consistency. I used a make-up foundation brush and coated it on like I was painting a wall. There's a ton of this stuff in the jar by the way. I covered my face, neck, shoulders, arms and hands and my Norman Bates' face, neck and hands and literally did not put a dent in the stuff.
When I jumped in the shower after the party, it came right off with some soap and water. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
When you need new ones you need new ones. Wish they had the old multi cased sizes of 4-5 they used to sell. I don't think Love it is quite the word for five stars but we have the 15 inch trimmer and now and again it needs new blades. Especially if you are cutting lots of photo paper. For some reason it'll start to drag on photo paper before it does other kind of card stock or paper? I used to buy sets of 4-5 I think it was but can not find them any longer. I do not feel the need for the outter case to prevent cuts. These cases do not fit nicely into the little storage area and I have an older case that holds lots of blades that I just put these into...after removing and throwing their safe case away. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrific detail knives. I am a beginning wood carver. I have been carving human figures-sizes up to 6 inches. I find these knives essential. They are small and I use them to work on hands, feet and faces. Especially noses, eyes and fingers. They finish and clean up the lines I've made with the flexcut gouges. The set comes with the sharpening compound which I use quite often to maintain knife sharpness. I've made a strop myself. I bought a bunch of Flexcut knife and gouge sets through Amazon and they are invaluable. In fact they are the only ones I can work with. My hands are arthritic and I can't exert force so I rely on tool sharpness for my carving. The handles of the detail knives are polished and were a bit slippery against the steel gloves I wear. I am very pleased with all the Flexcut knife and gouge sets I bought from Amazon. Wouldn't buy any other brand. Worth every penny. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's DOUBLE crepe paper--just not the quality of the DOUBLE German crepe paper previously purchased. This Italian product has definite lines running through it and is not as sturdy as the German-made 180 double crepe paper purchased elsewhere. That being said, it is also half the price, so I can work with it. I am not disappointed, just not as pleased with its quality and the different weave lines going through the paper (I imagine to give it more body/make it more sturdy). The German-made product somehow was sturdy on its own and looked almost like fabric. This still produces a beautiful giant white rose paper flower 10" in diameter!
Thank you for the product--Amazon made it an EASY purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
okay overall. i bought a lb block from 2 different sellers to compare which was better since i read about the smoke/etc scent in reviews. that backfired though since both lbs arrived packaged pretty much the same without sellers name on them but, with different barcode numbers. that helps none since item number in listing here shows the same # for both sellers...so i have no clue which seller has the better version that had more of a natural beeswax scent than the other that didn't smell smokey but, had a slight chemical unnatural scent to it.. The one that smelled better burned well and pretty clean with a slight woodsy like honey scent. have not try other block yet and probably will not do so without adding essential oils or fragrance in it.
if you want to compare beeswax blocks by seller, do so one order at a time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice enough, but too pricey. I really like this little book but there are things I don't like about it as well. It is of a good quality and is a good size. It has a pocket on one of the covers that has come in somewhat handy but I could do without it since it interferes with writing on the last few pages on that side. I appreciate the elastic closure. It seems like this feature is just for looks, but it does a nice job of keeping the pages square and neat.
The last few pages are perforated at the top so that you can write a note and give it to someone I suppose. I would have preferred that they were all perforated. I know that perforations can lead to pages coming loose, but I think it would be fine with the elastic closure to hold everything tight. The lines are very bold. This would seem to be a positive, but I count it as a negative because it makes handwriting somewhat hard to read.
My biggest criticism and the main reason I probably won't be purchasing this again is because it is not worth $19 to me. I got it "on sale" for $18 and that is still way too much in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice scissors, but not for the leftie . A leftie definitely can use these scissors, but its probably best that you pick up a pair of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Westcott-School-Left-Handed-Kids-Scissors/dp/B0002HLHYO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Westcott School Left-Handed Kids Scissors</a> if you want them to work properly. A left-handed child will need the left blade on the top. That way when they are cutting something, they can see very clearly what they are cutting. For example, if they are cutting out a picture to hang up on a cork board in the classroom, they will want to see that blade so they can get a nice clean cut.
There are a lot of lefties in my family and the frustration level has been high for them over the years, starting with improper tools very early on. These scissors are actually very nice and the price point is excellent. The blades are short at 1-3/4, but fit nicely in the hand. The blades are stainless and cut very nicely. I do think theyll hold up quite well, but pick up a couple pairs of left-handed scissors if you are considering these for classroom use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Still sharp after a lot of use. I originally thought this product was defective, because the actual gouging piece is so loose that you have to get it started and run it before it cuts to the depth you set. After contacting the company and getting an explanation (which is now in the description), I realized that the tool would be very difficult to get started if the v-blade were fixed. I'm new to leather-working and wanted to cut grooves so I can glue rhinestones in (to make fancy gear for service dogs); once I got the hang of the tool it was perfect for what I needed, although you have to go over the groove in the other direction to get the first inch or so to the correct depth. A more experienced leather-worker would probably have no difficulty. So far this is a sturdy and effective tool, and the blade is still sharp. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A pretty collection perfect for scrapbooking and crafts. As a part-time art teacher I'm always looking for supplies that will please my students- this collection of papers was purchased for a book-making and collage class, and my students were thrilled with the colors and patterns! Every page was beautiful, and the more text-heavy pages were even used for collaging words into their designs. The paper was not especially thick or heavyweight, but this is expected for scrapbook paper, and it cut and collaged very well. Nice designs from a collection I would buy again. (And yes, the pad comes with two large adhesive circles to keep it secure during shipping. I had no issue peeling this off, and it didn't leave a tacky residue like others mentioned.)
Papers were purchased and shipped through the Supermart Amazon vendor, and no complaints there either- it arrived quickly in a padded envelope, perfectly intact and not creased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong, clean punch, but needs a little bit of leverage. This is a handy little punch to make all sorts of cards for the pocket style page protectors like Project Life. With this punch, I can use any paper to design my own cards and use up some of my stash. I especially like the square corners so I can decide to round or not to round as I see fit. After the holidays, I used it to create 3x4 cards to keep small pieces of wrapping paper I received and placed them in the smaller pockets to decorate my Project Life holiday pages. I even use this to quickly crop photos. The magnets that hold the paper in place between the top and bottom pieces are very strong so I get just the right cut. I am on the shorter side though and it takes me putting the punch on a surface the height of a kitchen table or lower (no kitchen counters) to get enough leverage to punch fully through the thinnest piece of paper. The cut is clean though, so I don't mind one bit! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stamp your letters like royalty. These meltable letter seals deliver what they should. My stamp hasn't arrived yet, but I couldn't wait to try these. So, I lit one and dripped it onto a folded sheet of paper and stamped it with a penny. For the small test amount I used it copied the image of the penny nicely and actually sealed the folded paper. It melts evenly and doesn't burn quickly, so there's no risk of having to use too much. I like to send handwritten notes and the classic and elegant touch of a letter sealer makes the experience that much nicer, in my opinion. Given the small amount used to seal in my test run, these 5 sticks will last me quite awhile and the blood red color is divine. I received a discount to provide my honest opinion in a review. This is no way affected my assessment of this high quality product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comfortable for Arthritic and Ageing Hands. I bought these for one of my employees who has severe arthritis in her hands and was going to have to quit because she couldn't squeese the cheap $2.00 snips that litter our vinly products sewing shop. She said that these are a God send. I am now ordering 2 more pairs, One just for cutting sticky stuff (1/4" double sided sticky tape) and another for our general finishing table, which is cutting nylon upholstery thread cleanly from our products. As we are all getting older, we felt it would be in everyones best interest to have a better fitting snipper on our work table. I have read some of the poor reviews about this product, but many sewers simply do not take the best care of their snips. They set them beside the sewing machine and they get knocked onto the floor. This is a disaster for scissors. Also, clean your blades constantly. Thread lint is a real issue with snips. TIP - Tie a piece of ribbon through the bottom and tie or tape them to you sewing machine, so as it vibrates as you sew, your scissors won't fall off the table. I never liked wearing them around my neck, but some people do that. Just don't ever drop your scissors. Kai is a wonderful company to work with. PS. - Their 12" shears are the absolute best. They are BUTTER to cut with. My hands never feel fatigued, even while cutting through layers of vinyl or leather. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My Favorite X-acto Blade Handle. Being an artist/graphic designer for some 20 years, I've been through a number of X-acto blade handles. I started with the perfunctory straight metal handle and while it did the job, it wasn't always easy to use, especially for long periods of time.
Somewhere along the line I picked up one of these more ergonomic handles and since then I've bought four more. There is no way I am going back the skinny metal one. The X2000s are easy to grip and comfortable in my palm. They give me a level of control that makes them a joy to use and they're built to take a lot of heavy use. I never had one break on me or be defective in any way.
Other handle models with swivel tips or more exotically shaped grips might be good for specific applications, but for general purpose use I always grab one of my X2000s. Just be sure to always keep a sharp blade in them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the price. Can't go wrong with these! I got 6 pieces for less than $4, and I used them for my wedding bouquets. They kept the homemade flowers I made very nicely, but I also hot glued them in just in case. The first one I used was demolished, only because I tried to rearrange my flowers 900+ times, but overall, these are fantastic. These are the perfect size for a wedding bouquet for walking down the aisle.
The only negative thing I can think of is that I had to cut some of the plastic off the cages keeping the foam in. Instead of just looking like the cages in the pictures, some of the open areas had thin pieces of plastic in the way. These were easy enough to slice off with a box cutter.
All in all, these are a *fantastic* deal for the price (especially considering it costs about double to get ONE of these at a craft store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEWARE. false advertising. It should never be associated with aactual sculptures. the category it should be placed under is simple arts and crafts.
It has absolutely no tear strength. I have been casting for over 30 years. Decided to try this product on a simple sculpture. Easy to measure and apply, however after a week of work, mother mold finished and removed- --- Total disaster. the mold tore into pieces (used 2 kits, and 8 layers of the product). the only good news is that the product was so cheap that it tore and fell apart from the plasteline sculpture without much damage. I have another chance to recast with a truly reliable tried and trusted product.
A great disappointed A waste of time and money | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Apoxie Sculpt. This stuff is a God-send. I play trumpet but use an asymmetric mouthpiece. Just a 3/8" BB size piece of mixed Apoxie Sculpt placed in the cup of a regular trumpet mouthpiece then flattened to meet the rim smoothly will produce an excellent asymmetrical mouthpiece that is very near equal to an all-metal asymmetrical mouthpiece which costs plenty. I made three of these in minutes, and can now play around with it on old mouthpieces to see if a different design can enhance trumpet sound or improve high register notes.
This stuff is all creative handymen must have in their arsenal of tools. It's also non-toxic which is necessary for trumpet players. ciao. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DON'T BUY FROM INK4 CAKES. Well where should I start... I purchased an edible printer bundle and was very excited, once received 2 ink cartridges did not work, which not only sucked but i had an order coming due and was not able to fill it. they sent me more ink and it was a disaster.. The ink was leaking all over the place.. Even on my carpet. The icing sheets and the wafer paper were all crumbly to the touch and chipping. Very dissatisfied. When I called I spoke to the owner and he would not pay for shipping to return it. I am now going to file a complaint with the BBB.. I then went through icing images.com and there product is UNBELIEVABLE... For just a couple extra bucks you get great product!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's perfect for winter dry skin. This soap is so moisturizing and hydrating. It's perfect for winter dry skin. The best part is that it is all natural. My skin has become so sensitive that I can't use synthetic soaps anymore. That's what lead me to research making soaps. Although a little skeptical, I went ahead and watched You Tube videos to learn about the process.
I got it in the mail yesterday and could not wait to melt it and make some soaps to give to my coworkers as an inexpensive gift for the holidays. I added rose oil and vanilla. They smelled amazing. In addition, I put dried rose petals in the molds with the melted soap. They came out so well. The whole prep process took me less than 15 minutes. That's great!!! Plus, they had hardened within 20 minutes of putting the liquid in the molds. Perfect for last minute homemade gifts.
Update: My coworkers loved them. They thought they were so cute especially, in the little gift bags that came with the molds that I had purchased separately. I will definitely be making more soaps in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Resin jewelry making. Micro glaze protected my ink jet images perfectly. I learned less is better. I applied it with clean hands being careful to get the edges covered well enough to seal them. The first attempt did not have the edges sealed well enough so the paper soaked up some resin and became clear. After getting the hang of sealing the edges, the paper retains its true look when set into the resin.
I also use it before I set a vintage label, photo or other paper good with diamond glaze, triple glaze, sun and moon glaze, modge podge and royal coat glazes.
The trick is sealing the edges!
Be sure to buff after it sets an hour or so with a soft cloth and don't use too much :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for covering cameras on my electronics. I bought this washi tape to use to cover the cameras on all my electronics after reading a review of various options by a tech magazine and finding out this seemed the most effective at blocking the image while still being easily removable and reattaching if you need to use the camera. I chose these patterns as they were cute, and I knew that I could use the black to blend in with some of my more professional looking electronics, and pink for some of more personal.
It's an unconventional use of the tape, and it's worked great so far. I'm excited to determine what other uses I can find for it. I'm extremely happy with my purchase, and would suggest that other washi tape owners try it out. You only need a small bit to cover a front facing laptop or cell phone camera, and ever those who make their money on social media (Mark Zuckerburg) advocate covering the cameras, as it can be hacked and people blackmailed. I figure this is a cute and easy solution to an insidious and obnoxious problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's amazingly useful for anyone with a fix-it mentality. I've been using different brands of this stuff for the last thirty years. It's amazingly useful for anyone with a fix-it mentality, makers, crafts-people, artists, etc. You can even machine it as long as you keep your feed rate slow and take light cuts. If you're running a machine tool with a water based coolant/lubricant system, you can even treat it more like nylon. Great for pulling small press moulds off of carved or stamped items to be duplicated. Wonderful for building prototypes and proof of concept benchtop engineering. I've been meaning to try a simple injection mold system with this stuff and I suspect it will work well in a cool metal die. For me, a little goes a long way, since you can easily recycle it from one project to the next. This jar will probably last me a decade, and I use it regularly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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