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Great products but not full sized. This is a nice little sampler package of different types of adhesives packaged in a nice little box. So why the three star rating? Sadly they are all sampler sized and not full size, all tapes in disposable containers, so there's a tremendous amount of waste.
The double-sided tape works well but comes in a cardboard dispenser that was somewhat crushed and that made it difficult to use. The disposable sticker maker has 10 feet of 1" wide adhesive. Quick to use and no way to refill. What a waste! The tape runner came with 20 feet of 5/16" tape but again, toss after use. The clear hold adhesive is a small bottle and contains 0.75 ounces of glue. Also included are 189 Thick black foam squares (0.4 x 0.4") and an adhesive eraser. All of this comes in a cardboard gift-type box with a magnetic closure making this about the only refillable item in the whole kit!
The quality of the products themselves are good. They work very well and I was pleased with the performance of everything. The eraser is a very nice addition to the craft room. How many times I could have used it in the past!! I love the sticker maker, but hate all the waste with it. The glue works well and so do the tapes. Oh and the foam squares... They are soooo cool~ The create lovely 3-D pieces that look so neat head on, but a bit strange from the side view. These make me think of all the 3-D paper art that was popular in the 70's!!
My suggestion would be to bypass the kit and buy the products you would like to use, unless you prefer samples to try out first before the "big" purchase. This would also make a nice gift for the crafter that you're really not sure what to give. It would introduce some possible new items and besides, what crafter doesn't need adhesives? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I Love These Handi-Bobs. When I found these Handi-Bobs, I bought several packages. They fit very nicely into my Coats & Clark spools, as well as my Guterman spools. I never have to look in a separate box for the correct bobbin to match my thread. It is always right there!
Be forewarned, the Handi-Bobs do not fit into every brand of thread spool. But, so far, I have not had any problems.
These plastic bobbin holders are light-weight and flexible to fit into the hole on your spool of thread. Do not shove them down too hard into the spool because it can actually make the opening to accept the bobbin too small. Just push it down firmly so that it doesn't slip out of the end of the spool. Then wind the loose end of your bobbin thread around one of the two knobs on the outside edge to keep your thread wound tightly.
I also leave my Handi-Bob on every spool of thread, even when I have it threaded onto my sewing machine. I make sure that the thread leaving the spindle is on the opposite end of the Handi-Bob so that the thread does not catch onto the H.B's edges.
I love these things! They save me a lot of time so that I don't have to spend precious work time trying to match bobbin thread to spool thread! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not appropriate for young kids, otherwise fine. The size and colors are good. I got these for a Popsicle stick puzzle game for my 2.5 year old. As soon as she saw them she grabbed one and put it in her mouth (she's past the phase where she puts things in her mouth but these are like tongue depressors and she couldn't resist). Her mouth and hands immediately turned red from the red stick. I read the packaging and it says ages 8 and up, made in China with no indication that the product is lead-free, non-toxic, etc. I should have read more closely before purchasing, but it wasn't immediately apparent that these would be inappropriate for children. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A fun class project, but the paper is tiny. I recently completed the 1000 paper cranes with a fifth grade art class, and they really enjoyed putting this all together. In this case, I really like this product because of the process and not the finished product. I'll probably make this again next year, as the kids really enjoyed the project, learning about Sadako Sasaki, and donating the cranes to a good cause.
Some good things:
Lots of paper! 1,020
Bright colors
Not so great:
The paper is really small. Think post-it note size.
You do need a needle to string these, so not EVERYTHING comes in the box. That's not a big deal though.
The string is not pre-cut and tangles easily! Expect to have extra if you have kids put this together.
It doesn't really look like the picture on the box when finished. Again, not a huge deal if you're not worried about it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent quality . White feathers are a true white. Very pleased. I purchased these feathers (8 to 10 inches) for a fairly large sized project I have been working on. I don't work on my project daily, so it is taking a length of time to complete. I needed a selection of ostrich feathers and decided to give this HgShow Brand a try.
I am quite pleased with the feathers that I received. I purchased them in white. One nice quality feature is that there is negligible amount of yellowing on these ostrich feathers. To me this is a sign of good manufacturing processes.
Additionally, I also liked the manner in which thee feathers were packaged. The outer mailer was one of those heavy cardboard mailers. The inside envelope that contained the feathers were wrapped tightly and sealed. To me, there was no real chance for them to bend.
Of the twenty ostrich feathers, all of them fell within the range (2 inches) of the eight to ten inches in length. Being a smaller feather, I was concerned whether or not they would have the fullness that I was looking for my project. In the end, all of them seemed to have met my expectations. The ostrich feather appeared that there were no seconds that were interspersed in the group of twenty. This is another good sign.
In the end I am pleased with these feathers. If I need to buy more, I would not hesitate to purchase more from the seller, HgShow.
Disclaimer: I received this item at a discount in exchange for my personal review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Seems to Work Fine So Far, But One Thing to Be Aware of Concerning the Glue Sticks. I just tested the gun for the first time after watching some YouTube videos.
A lot of pressure is required to separate the stand's legs far enough to fit into the holes on either side of the gun, but it can be done.
Because I'll be using this gun on foam model airplanes, I set the temperature to low. The multi-temperature glue sticks I'm using are four inches long. I placed one all the way into the gun, plugged the gun in, and waited 10 minutes, as instructed (for low temp). When I pressed the trigger, nothing happened. Then, I remembered a video where the user inserted a second glue stick behind the first one. So, I did that. Then the glue gun worked. The reason seems to be that because the first stick was all the way in, there was nothing for the trigger mechanism to grab onto to provide pressure. The second glue stick allowed the trigger to work the way it should. As expected, when applied the glue cooled quickly and provided a solid bond between two pieces of foam.
I especially like the very narrow bead that the gun makes; with foam model planes, weight is critical, and the less glue used the better.
So far, so good. If I run into any problems or learn anything new, I'll update this review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Black Cards + White Envelopes. I bought the American Crafts 5-Inch by 7-Inch 12-Pack Cards and Envelopes, Black.
This pack of cards is very nice. I only gave it four stars because I actually thought the cards and the envelopes would be black but in fact the envelope were actually white. If I had read in the description, I would have seen that but I only read the title, and it is a tad misleading. The quality of the cards and envelopes are both very nice and if you are looking for white envelopes and black cards, this package is for you. There are other really nice colors if you aren't into black. I would definitely say buy these, just know you are getting black cards and white envelopes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth it. It is a good adhesive spray. I don't have too much experience with adhesive sprays (3M, etc) but I have done my fair share of gluing and bonding with all sorts of glues, glue guns, glue sticks and other adhesives. This has to be the least messiest of the adhesives and perhaps by far the easiest to use.
All you do is shake the can and spray on. Thats literally it. It is pretty strong and I haven't had any issues with the application of it. This is glue. So for people who expect this to not have sticky residue or to be entirely clear, you won't be happy. Even though the description says it goes on clear, it will at times bleed through certain fabrics upon very close inspection. That has more to do with the product not being made for every little craft/purpose under the sun. For under 6 bucks, you cant complain. It came in a well packaged box and was easy to use.
I personally used it two times. Once to glue on fabric to a lampshade I made. It held the styrene in place (the lampshade) and the fabric was glued to the lampshade and it looked fabulous according to what friends told me. The second time i used it was for a couple framing projects where I used the spray to glue pictures to scrapbook paper and then to the picture mats inside frames. They were hung up on the wall.
The sides and rims of the pictures were crisp and sharp. No glue oozing out on the sides. Elmers glue and your regular old glue sticks are messy and not as strong.
Other bonding glues such as gorilla glue wood glue and glue guns have a different purpose then simple arts and crafts or home decor.
3M is a good spray as well I suppose but I bought this one for the price and because it is more convienent for crafts and arts.
If you are looking to do any arts or crafting of any sort, or fixing up decor around the house or such, this is the glue.
If you are trying to glue wood pieces together, then obviously this isn't the glue for you.
Overall, it served its purpose and I only used less than 3 or 4 full sprays for a couple projects. Probably 90 percent of the can is still good for other uses. For under 6 bucks, it is so very worth it and worth having around the house on hand for whenever an art or craft project strikes you fancy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scor-Tape: A Scrapbooker's Dream. Anyone who creates scrapbooks or other paper crafts KNOWS how important it is to have a quality adhesive at their disposal. Scor-tape is one of these amazing little inventions that I can't get enough of. It's so incredibly useful, particularly with projects that you want to use glue on but don't want to deal with the oozing or mess that glues or other gel adhesives create. There are a variety of widths for scor-tape, and dependent upon what project you're creating, it's better to have thinner tape on hand. I personally feel that it's better to have a few strips of the thin tape in a row to create a thicker line than to cut down the thicker tape to match the size of my paper strips (especially when I work with material that varies by CENTIMETERS in some cases) -- just a personal preference. Regardless, any scrapbook connoisseur knows that Scor-Tape is where its at! Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tip sizes are deceptive. I bought this glue gun because it comes with 3 additional interchangeable tips and I need a particularly narrow nozzle for my project. Frustratingly there is NO MENTION of the DIAMETER of these additional tips (Only the length),but the photo clearly shows three distinctly different diameters as well as lengths. Turns out the NOZZLES are all the SAME DIAMETER. The group photo is comprised of a photo of the LONGEST tip proportionally reduced in size reducing the "apparent diameter" of the tip as the length diminishes. AND... all three additional interchangeable tips have a larger inside diameter than the tip that comes installed in the unit! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tool! Worth the price, great support and literature to guide use. Love this!! I do frequently rewind yarn from unpicked projects or abandoned work, or redo balls that got wonky in storage, for this extra hand tension was required and it took a bit to get it right, too much tension rounds the edges and causes it to slip off the top/bottom, but with a reread of instructions and a little bit of patience I am in love with a tool made to last a lifetime! Absolutely recommend this, excellent support and instructions included, AND WHEN USED with my wooden swift it's absolutely perfect zero tension or interference required!! Only with redoing/reclaimed yarn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you don't want sweaty soap. In this review I'm directly comparing this goats milk melt and pour soap base to the one sold by Natures Garden. My first impression of this base is that it is pretty expensive and the block looks big, which I was worried about cutting. The soap was a nice clean white color and has no scent. It melted really well and easily, much nicer than the natures garden base. I didn't experience any issues scenting or coloring the base at all. But, after unmolding it I noticed it began to sweat right almost immediately. And with both batches I made it did the same thing. I have these two batches of soap made with this base sitting next to the batches I made using the natures garden base and the ones made with this base are all covered in beads of water, while my other ones are nice and dry. So this base must be pretty full of glycerin in comparison to the other base, which makes it very easy to melt, but sweaty after it is made. For me, I hate the beads of sweat on the soap, so I do not favor this base. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ideal for Crafting. I do a lot of crafting as a pastime, and often I make little decorations with artificial flowers. The stems on artificial flowers are plastic and usually look really cheap and unattractive, so I decided to order some floral tape to cover them over and make my crafts look a bit nicer. After some online browsing, I happened across the eBoot Pack of 3 Floral Tape Stem Wrap 1/ 2 Inch x 30 Yards in Dark Green and ordered a set.
This tape is a lovely deep green shade that is very similar to the color of most leaves. The tape is quite strong, and it tears and stretches easy, which makes it ideal for craft projects. The tape is 12 millimeters (about a half of an inch) in width and 30 yards in length per roll. Since the set comes with three rolls, there is a combined length of 90 yards or 270 feet! Because the set comes with so much tape, I feel I can use it liberally on my projects and I have. I have used this florist stem tape on just about every craft I could think of so far, both flower related and non-flower related. It has a nice hold and it looks great!
I am very pleased with the tape that I received. The color is very similar to what is shown in the photos and the quality is top notch. The price is better than what I have seen at my local craft store, and it is very easy to use. The adhesive does not seem to leave behind any residue the way some floral tape does. All in all, it's a good product, and I am satisfied with my order. I recommend this tape to anyone in the market for floral tape.
I must disclose that this product was received at a discounted cost for my honest and unbiased review. My opinion was not altered due to the product being discounted. If I do not believe in a product, I will not give it a positive rating. Please leave a comment if you have any further questions. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product. This product did exactly what was expected of it. I was kind of leery about purchasing beeswax of any brand because of reviews on the smell. I'm glad that I overlooked those reviews and tried it for myself. I did NOT have an issue with the smell at all. They are not scentless but IMO I only smelled them when I sniffed inside the bag. I made deodorant and lip balm and other than making them firmer, I wouldn't have been able to tell that it was present in the product. I will definitely be purchasing this item again. Although, this bag should last me awhile being that I only make products for my household and a few family members. Oh, and I DID NOT receive any discounts or money for this product/review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use. Nice kit, not expensive, does what it says. I use it with a magnetic stirrer, which just makes it easy to do. I also always use pH paper with it to gauge when the solution is neutral. It is easy to see when it is getting close, it is hard to judge when it is at neutral though. By using the small strips of pH paper (I tear them in half to get more) its simple to get an accurate result.
I've found you really only need to test the batch once. If the level is right your done for the batch. If you need to make an adjustment you only need to measure after adjusting it to make sure you got it right.
I keep this kit, and the SO2 kit set up on my workbench all the time. That make is simple to do the tests as I'm racking the wines. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice gel pen set. It's a really nice set of gel pens. It contains 42 single color gel pens and 6 multi-color gel pens. All of them are smooth and the color is very bright. It is a special experience to try multi-color gel pens. When I use it to write, I can see several colors on the same line. Besides, it comes in a nice box, which is also an organizer, so I don't need to prepare pen holder for that. Overall I think this set of gel pens are pretty good. Disclaimer: I received a sample product for review purposes. The Company/Seller did not influence in anyway how I rate this product. What I wrote in my review, whether good or bad, is voluntary and entirely my own with the intent of helping Amazon Customers make the right buying decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best on the market. I have been knitting for over 50 years and have accumulated many different kinds of helpful, and not so helpful, knitting accessories, so I consider myself an expert on accessories. I can honestly say that this particular row counter is the best on the market and, unfortunately, hard to find. All the other row counters that fit on the needles either come with the little wheels to change row number loose or loosen up over time, and the little "flaps" on the inside to hold them on the needles break off and they slide off when you finish a row. These are the only ones I've found that the wheels stay tight, the little flaps keep them in place on your needle, and keep your row count accurately. Having a few of these for each of your projects is a good investment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the convenience of my Cubicle Utility Bowl. I live in a cubicle every workday and I saw this item on Amazon and I had to have it. I purchased it and use it to keep small items like paper clips, cubicle wall hangers, etc. It is out of the way and gives me a cool place to hold these types of items. They are always accessible and they don't end up disappearing in my desk. My co-workers constantly comment on this cool utility bowl. Place anything that you want in this cool cubicle accessory. This is another very popular item in my cubicle and I highly recommend it. It is rock solid and gives me easy access to these small items...Can't go wrong with this value! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Gift. This is the perfect gift for anyone who likes DIY projects, people who enjoy the science behind food, people who just enjoy cooking for fun and of course those who love hot sauce. I bought this for my fianc because he fits into all of these categories.
The shipping was very quick and the box arrived in great condition. When you open the box, the smell of the peppers appears and would make anyone excited to make their own hot sauce. The instructions are easy to follow and the kit includes everything you need down to the gloves you need when handling the peppers.
I like the kit so much, I will order more for others in my life that would have fun with it too. Great for birthdays, Christmas, house warming gift, Valentine's Day (For those who make your life spicy) and even just because! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality dowel rods. I recently needed a couple of dowel rods to attach to fake mustaches and hats for a photo booth at an event. Local stores near me were a tad bit expensive when it came to purchasing in the store so I went ahead and purchased this pack. The quality of the dowel rods is really good! Prior to receiving the product, I was afraid that they may be too thin and they can snap in the hands of guests at the event or while moving them around. However, I was completely wrong. The dowel rods are a little short of being the thickness of an everyday pen or pencil. They are also extremely sturdy. Just to test out how sturdy these rods exactly were, I attempted to snap one and in doing so I had to place a great amount of force before it even cracked. Although they are unfinished, the dowel rods are extremely smooth and I did not feel or see any part of the wood splintering or being bumpy. These are the perfect arts and crafts addition, especially if you're making small signs or like me, using it to hold up fake props for a photo booth. As soon as I run out, I'll be sure to grab another pack for my next event! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heavy Duty Blue Donuts Bread Bags' ~ they are nice and heavy bags and I like it. This review is for the 'Extra Heavy Duty Blue Donuts Bread Bags' ~ they are nice and heavy bags and I like it! But don't forget ~ you've gotten the 'extra heavy bag' so when you go to twist-tie it at the top - well, it's a nice thick bag :o) I have no problem with it at all and the twist ties are just long enough, but you will have a nice sized twist at the top :o) And I swear - I didn't think there were a hundred twist ties that came with the bags (they just looked like so few! LOL) but there were :o)
I bake - a lot. Typically, I use a 9" X 5" X 2.5" loaf pan - they fit very well into these bags. I put all kinds of food stuffs in these bags now and it's wonderful! I cool my stuff for several hours before putting it in the bag, though - I don't want condensation issues and so far, I haven't had any problem with it. When I run out of these bags in the next month - I will definitely buy them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great quality. I have purchased 4 to organize my collection of embroidery threads. They are well built and ship and package so that they arrive in perfect condition. These are far better then the June Taylor ones. The pegs are tall enough to hold the taller spools like Floriani which I have. There is no interference between rows that I have found. It is great to have them mounted on the wall and easy to access without the spools falling off like in others I have had in the past. I highly recommend these racks. We had to drill holes to hang them but that was not a problem. You could stand them as they have the legs to do that too. Thank you so much Thread art! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DUCK tape" not "DUCT tape" - this stuff is a Quack. A complete waste of money. DO NOT PURCHASE!
Searched high and low for a duct tape that is available in a color that comes close to our vintage kitchenette chairs. This color was acceptable for that purpose. The seat covers are plain old vinyl but the back of each seat cover was tore open by our dog when he was a puppy and gnawing anything in sight. We figured the cheapest, easiest 'fix' would be to cover the entire back of each seat with large swatches of duct tape. Not the most attractive, to be sure, but the simplest and most effective.
In any event, this tape has very poor quality adhesive. Nothing like what you would expect from anything that purports to be "duct tape." Perhaps "Duck Tape" is the more correct name since this stuff is quackery. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Apple and Butterly have the cleanest cuts. *I received this product for free or at a discount, however all opinions are my own.
This came opened up in its package, inside another bag. No points for the packaging.
I really loved this. Initially, I was a bit confused on why someone would need to hole punch an apple or butterfly, or music note, into their paper. However, I found a great use for this. When I'm drawing and inking pictures, the hole punchers can be used to add an extra layer of dimension onto the art piece. They can be painted and colored on, and add extra depth in pictures.
The hole punchers themselves are a bit bulky, and have a clear plastic tray underneath, so the punch outs don't drop away. The punch outs are not perfectly cut out, however that doesn't take away from you recognizing it's appearance. The butterfly and the apple are the ones with the cleanest cuts, whereas the music note sometimes is cut out with choppy and uneven edges. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It comes with a package of bandages... for a good reason. It didn't say anywhere that I saw on the item description but it comes with a little flex cut brand bandage case with a few inside. I had a good laugh about it and was very much entertained by this. Then I used one of them wearing only a thumb guard. The chisel cut through both the wood and my thumb guard like butter. So I promptly needed one of those bandages! These things don't kid around, they are SHARP. I would recommend wearing full cut resistant gloves if you're working with smaller pieces of wood and your hands are close by. So all in all they are even better than I expected. Hopefully people will read this and they won't have to find out the hard way like I did! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect! Exactly what I needed, and every last feather is beautiful. These were just as described and arrived in perfect condition. They are smaller than your average peacock feathers - if you're used to something about the area of your palm, you'll notice that these average about half that size - but that's clear in the description, and these mini-feathers are the perfect size for a number of crafty/handmade projects in which full-size peacock feathers would be too unwieldy. The assortment I got was also a convenient variety of curved-to-the-left, curved-to-the-right, and straight as an arrow. Every last one of them has a beautiful, colorful eye.
I used two of these feathers to accentuate a mask for a mardi gras party (see photo). It's just a matter of time before I find a use for the rest - jewelry, accessories, gift wrap - feathers are just so naturally and effortlessly beautiful. Best of all, at ~$0.50 apiece, they're a lot more reasonably priced than what you find at craft stores. I'll be ordering these again when I run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
By far the best scissors I've ever tried. When I went to take a beginner sewing class at my local fabric store, I had never sewn before and didn't have a clue what scissors to buy. I asked the ladies at the cutting counter which scissors they would recommend and the lady was using these and said that they were her favorite. I bought them and have been extremely happy with them ever since. They are fairly light weight and very comfortable to hold. I later bought a pair of Tonic brand scissors Tonic Studios 839 Kushgrip 8-1/2-Inch Left Hand General Purpose Scissors because of their pretty color and cushy grip. They were terrible and wouldn't even cut through a double layer of knit fabric. I have cut many types of fabrics with these with no problem and many of those were double layered. So, if you're looking for a good pair or sewing scissors, you should really give these a try. I have these Mundial 1860 scissors in blue, but they are the exact same scissors, just blue instead of red. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for fresh Herbs. The product come in very nice packing and easy to use. Quality of this product is much better than others for this price. I used it on cilantro, mint, basil, dill etc and results are very good.
The only issue i found with this is this scissors are good to use on fresh herbs or the ones which do not have much juice in them. As soon as the herbs a bit old and soggy they started getting stuck in between scissors and it is difficult to get good results.
Cleaning is another tedious task when herbs get stuck too much close to handle.
Over all it is an OK product.
I receive this product on discount price for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous Colors but be careful w/ children. Beautiful colors, but some pieces are no bigger than your thumb tip so according to your application, I would consider carefully. I was going to make a feather wreath and could really only use glued on but then not to much glue or it ruins?? I ended up using for scrap booking and would put in nice little notes to friends. Would be good for pre-teen and up craft projects. Too small to tie on string and be very careful w/ small children. They can be easily swallowed and be a choking hazard. Would suggest opening in a grocery bag or similar because they are so light they will fly everywhere and one you didn't see behind chair could be found by young children easily, especially crawlers. I don't have children but I see this would be good info for moms. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Needs Consideration. This is my second pair of Singer scissors. Singer has a very good reputation and I've never been disappointed with any of their products before but these are nowhere near as good as the first pair. They just aren't as sharp and you have to hold them to the flat of the surface or they really don't cut well at all. The first pair of shears were a bit longer than these and great for cutting patterns, except for around small curves. I wanted a second pair to leave next to the machine so I could leave the first pair in the room where my cutting table is. I find that I like the small ones for cutting around those little curves when I am making toddler clothing. I do like the sharp point on the longer ones though. These have a curved end. But you get these little extra scissors which are great for clipping stray threads. A good price for two items. I just wish they were better at cutting.
I do like the soft touch handles and the light weight of the shears. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome product, great price. This product is awesome. A few people in my wheelthrowing class own these, and swear by them; they suggested buying it on Amazon for the excellent price offered here. The product is great quality; the bat fits perfectly on various sizes of wheel heads, and the little inserts are just awesome! I am cranking out pots with this thing! One note; the wood expands slightly when wet, so some of my studio mates have suggested lightly sanding the edges of the inserts so they are easier to pop out; that said, I haven't done that yet and haven't had an issue. Sometimes the fit is a little snug, but better slightly tighter than too loose, in my opinion ... Cannot recommend this product enough! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use face paints - no art degree required. I have minimal art skills and yet this kit has been SO MUCH FUN! I have painted my four year old daughters face several times (I think I can count at least 6) and I haven't even made a dent in the paints. They apply very smooth and easy and vibrantly. I did use my own fine tipped brush for some of the detail work but the brushes included do the trick also. I don't use the sponges....I find that they absorb too much of the paint so a brush is easier and less waste. They dry relatively quickly once applied but not so fast you can't blend. I like that they dry before my kid gets antsy and brushes it off and makes a painted mess of her face and hands.
Great array of colors. We have done a rainbow full face butterfly as well as large rainbows with pots of gold and clouds. The 'how to' book included provides easy to follow demos and I found great inspiration online as well.
Why pay $5 each time you go to some fair and keep face painting for special occasions. Have fun every day!! No art degree required! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent quality, helpful instructions, and lots of fun. I saw this loom in a sewing magazine and it looked fun and reasonably easy to do. I Googled inkle looms and this one had the best reviews for the price (and it was the one featured in the magazine), so I decided to get it.
It came in good time, with instructions for how to put together the loom, and how to weave. It also came with a little container of wood glue (way more than you'll need), a shuttle, and sand paper. The directions we clear enough that the little bit of required assembly was quick and easy. The hardest part was waiting the 4 or so hours for the wood glue to dry. I followed the weaving instructions and tried the pattern that came in the little booklet they sent and (other than calling the heddles "leashes"--which makes more sense than "heddles" :)), I made a cool-looking inkle/ribbon in a surprisingly short time! And it was a lot of fun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
aka big kick. Embossing no longer requires a light box and patience. This comes with the longer tabs which I understand had to be purchased separately with previous big shots, however the cutting plates are the shorter size. basically you can use most paper cutting dies and embossing folders because of the platform size which means this machine is more versatile. other machines of a similar nature I understand are a little more limited because they have smaller platforms. Basically what you do is put your paper over your die or in your embossing folder and sandwich it between the two cutting plates. Then you place the 'sandwich' on the platform tabs, (depending on the thickness of your die/folder you may have to flip a tab), and then feed it through the machine with the crank. It will creak and moan when you feed it through and that is normal. If you are into paper crafts this is a must have. You don't have to have expensive computer programs to use it and the embossing folders and dies can be fairly inexpensive. (embossing folders run around $5 and up when not on sale) Here is the youtube video that made me see this was the right choice for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZcwrTNrYc. Stacey at Scrapbooking Made Simple shows how to use the big shot (the older model) and talks about the advantages of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Special Glitter for Special Decorations. Although it's rare for men to enjoy making holiday decorations, I am one of those men. For which my wife is eternally grateful. I also decorate our tree-which is 10-feet tall with 1,300 ornaments, 35 sets of lights, and 4 trains under it. Living in the mountains of Colorado, we have natural decorations-pine cones, Yucca pods, etc.-available for merely the gathering. And so I've glittered my share of these. A couple of years ago, I spotted Martha Stewart tinsel glitter and tried it. Results far exceeded other glitter. Martha Stewart tinsel glitter resembles tinsel and has a structure of sides that reflects much more than traditional glitter, becoming a part of decorations instead of merely covering them. Taking another tip from Martha Stewart, each Halloween I glitter several small pumpkins for decoration. They used to go on the porch, illuminated with their own light. Now they reside inside looking out. They kept disappearing from the porch. This is the only glitter I even consider anymore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As Perfect Today as It Was 40 Years Ago. These scissors looked just like the pair my mother had when I was a kid, so I bought them since I plan on embroidering again. They do not disappoint. They're of the highest quality and are simply elegant. Honestly, they just don't come better. If you are considering this for a gift, they're simply perfect.
However, do be aware of these superstitions: Giving a pair of scissors or knife as a gift is considered bad luck as it said it would cut the friendship in half. To avoid bad luck in the relationship, the gift recipient should give a coin as to "pay" for the gift. It is common for the gift-giver to include a penny, often taped to the blade of the knife, which the gift recipient is to return as "payment".
Scissors or knives should never be given as a wedding gift as this is believed to lead to a broken marriage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and just hate throwing away those beautiful jars that candles came in. I'm a penny pincher, and just hate throwing away those beautiful jars that candles came in. I've been trying for years to melt down all that extra wax that is leftover at the bottom of the jars and re-make candles. They never burned quite right, specifically, just won't stay lit. I was always fussing with them, pouring out the wax in the top as it burned down, cutting away the unmelted wax, etc. I can't say exactly what the problem was, but this solved it! I use two of them, back to back, and my candles are now awesome!! They flicker, stay lit, burn evenly, and make me very happy!! WOW! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is GREAT STUFF. A teenager threw a glass bottle, aiming for the kitchen sink. Sadly, it hit a porcelain tile that was part of the backsplash behind the sink. Even worse, the tile was a edge tile that curved delicately over a corner. The curved portion was jaggedly broken off by the impact of the bottle. For years I tried to find a replacement tile without success. The broken tile was an eyesore in my kitchen and I was at my wits end, fearing that I would have to pay someone to re-do the whole countertop and backsplash. I searched the internet for "tile repair" and one of the things that came up on a search was this Amazon listing for Milliput Epoxy Putty. I ordered some and found that it was easy to work the putty and shape it to fill in the broken area and curve it over the corner, just like the original tile. It stays pliable for a long time, so you can sculpt it until it looks just right. After it has dried, it can be sanded and painted, if needed. My backsplash looks almost as good as new. I don't think anyone would notice the repair unless I told them about it. Thanks for making such a great product! I have also used it to repair a chipped and cracked toilet tank with great results. Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was afraid the tape wouldn't stick because it is decorative paper tape but it stayed on pretty well. It did not even peal off. I bought this product for drafting garments on dress mannequins. I was afraid the tape wouldn't stick because it is decorative paper tape but it stayed on pretty well. It did not even peal off at the sides. The 'container' was effectively designed, it holds the tape in place and even cuts it. The actual tape was a bit thin but surprisingly strong. It worked as well or even better than normal drafting tape because it stuck so well (without leaving tape residue) and was a great extra flare to my workroom. I bought three and they came in different packages. One of the packages got bent in the mail and the tape was bent as well, I filled out a short form and they immediately sent me a new one. Great customer service! Will order this again when I need it.
This product was very good. If you want a cute and reliable tape, you should buy it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a word of warning: iffy quality. appears used. I ordered these to sculpt polymer clay and they arrived today. I was not expecting much from them, considering the price, and I was right to be skeptical. At least 7 of the tools in my set have small black pock marks or other visible signs of wear.
They most definitely are not shiny and new. Almost every single tool has scuff marks on the tips like they've been rubbed with steel wool (see the product photos I added). The tips are supposed to be mirrored and shiny. They are not.
I am a little hesitant to even touch them because I do not know where they've been. I hope they have not been recycled from a dentist office and re-labeled for sale to the hobbyist market. The thin plastic roll-up bag say India on the outside and smells like a latex glove. I am going to throw away the bag and disinfect the tools in rubbing alcohol as a precaution.
I recommend against this set strongly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect set of crochet hooks. I had been looking for crochet hooks in varying sizes for some proposed projects, and it seemed like every store I went to did not carry the sizes I was looking for, so I decided to invest in this set. I think it's a great value for the price and I like the carrying case. It's small and fits inside a plastic box I have on my table, where I keep various items needed for knitting and crocheting. It would also be great to carry in a project bag while traveling.
I like this brand very much; the hooks are extremely comfortable to use for hours at a time and I haven't had any cramping or flareups in my hands or wrists since I started using them (I used to crochet with all-metal hooks).
The sizes are the most common or popular ones that most crocheters would probably use. So far I've used four of the hooks for various projects. I would highly recommend this set to any crocheter who wants to have the most common sizes of hooks on hand. It's really nice to be able to grab the hook and start working, rather than having to go out and search for the right size hook. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, New Old-Age-Styled, Heavy Paper. This is very thick paper, but not so thick that you can't run it through a printer. I used it to print copies of my new kiddo's footprints from the day she was born. The black ink printed on as well as it would on any other printer paper and dried immediately.
Get any water on the paper and it will get that wavy look to it, but it's still fixable by putting the paper between a flat surface and a heavy book. That said, use Elmer's (or some equivalent) glue to stick it to a hard surface and the paper will dry flat, unlike how other regular papers dry. (Think second grader's art project at school.)
I can imagine this could make almost any project elegant and/or old timey. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The whole line of Milliput is excellent. Easy to use. The whole line of Milliput is excellent. Easy to use, 1:1 mix mix until color becomes uniform. Great for making or fixing anything in the model making domain. However the White superfine grade needs some special attention in mixing since both hardener and epoxy are white .Mix and knead in the usual way then let stand for about 20 minutes then mix and knead again, the first kneading will probably be not completely mixed and will result in a "sticky" finish. I learned about this technique from the manufacturers in the UK. I found that the best way to knead was to mix the components in a ball then roll out a snake, this is then braided and rolled again until color is uniform. In my opinion this product (in all its colors) is the best modelling material around, it gives you ample time to reshape something and could be smoothed down by brushing with water or using a wet spatula. Dries rock hard and is sandable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, Heavy-duty Mold. Very nice mold. The mold came with a pre-drilled, centered wick hole and four (4) areas pre-scored in the circumference of the mold to make release points (plus rubber bands to secure the mold after creating release points - and instructions, of course). They only score the areas so you can decide how far down the mold you wish to cut/tear your release points. I did find that getting the finished candle out of the mold was MUCH easier with two people working the mold - 1 to spread the mold and one to handle/remove the finished candle. I placed pink highlights in the mold prior to pouring the main candle by painting red wax onto many of the petal tips inside the mold. This mold takes around 270g (9.5 oz) of wax to make the finished candle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors, but no Ginghers. I bought these at the same time as a pair of similar 4" Ginghers to compare. I love Fiskars, my family owns way more than any family should own, but these cannot compare to Ginghers. Gingher is the undisputed champ, and have an amazing tactile feedback. These would be 5 star perfect scissors, if I didn't compare them to my Ginghers. Ginghers just set the bar so high, it's almost unfair to anyone else.
Unfortunately, I compared them, which left the Fiskars wanting. This means the kids get a pretty nice pair of Fiskars, and I'll be buying another pair of Ginghers, one for my home scissors, and one for my bag to go! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, but restrictive. I think I'd be happier with a blank journal. Nice idea, and I like the overall feel of the journal. But like others here have said, the page format is a bit restrictive. Now that I have the book in my hands, I don't like the tabs at all -- I would want to put most of my recipes under just two or three headings, and if there are tabs, I want to be able to move pages around between sections. To me, a "journal" suggests that recipes should be entered as you make them, rather than as a catalog -- otherwise, why not just get a basic recipe organizer? I also agree with others who've said that the extra blank pages at the back weren't in an especially handy format.
Looking back, I probably would have been happier just getting a blank journal and customizing it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not happy. Im not bragging but I am the master of lucky stars. Ive made probably close to 20,000 of these and I have a ton made up for different occasions. These I bought as a special thing for my kids at church. The paper is different from anything Ive worked with and Ive worked with a lot. Its thick and stiff and because of that the Stars tends to be a bit bigger. They are harder to work with then normal Star paper and you have to be really careful popping the star especially if you don't have a good fingernail. I am pleased with the designs. They are super pretty and the colors are nice. Im making jars of stats for the kids and theyve never gotten these stars before. Im known for giving jars of stars with Washi tape to my kids so Im trying to hurry and get this done by Sunday. Like I said, the papers a little harder to work with so its a bit slow going. I am still happy with how they look. Im adding several pictures of other Star paper as lucky stars so you can see how they all are :) Im showing this paper, glitter paper, Glow in the dark paper and regular paper
Wow. Right on the middle of trying to get these done, right in the middle of the blue ones I need are white ones????!! This is going to throw everything off. Each color is wrapped by itself so I have no idea how the white ones are in the middle of the blue ones. They aren't even the same pattern or anything. This upsets me a lot because theres nothing ivcan do. Now everything is thrown off!
Oh and a little bit of the color, especially black will come off on your fingers | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bean Bag Fill Plastic Pellets - A GREAT PRODUCT. I have collected, repaired, and made dolls all my life. I use the 5lbs. Bean Bag Fill Plastic Pellets for various reasons. It give the doll a certain amount of weight (where I want it) and makes if feel more realistic. It also helps the dolls to sit instead of flopping over. It makes darling mini-pillows for props when displaying, or small pillows for a doll sized bed. Oh, there are so many ways to use the pellets. Occasionally I make a stuffed animal for a grandchild, and the pellets are perfect. The teenagers have been thrilled with bean bag chairs I've made for them. The pellets are a wonderful product and have more uses than I can think of or mention. I love them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far so good. I was looking for a tool to help . So far so good. I was looking for a tool to help me cut strings for french horns without having to heat a knife via. a torch. This thing can turn red hot on high and has an adjustable temperature setting on top. As I get a chance to use it for extended periods of time I will update the review. I will also post a video and/or pictures. Fast shipping and seems very well built. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right tool for what I needed, and this fits the bill perfectly. Durability will be put to the test and I will report further. So far, I am VERY pleased.
Update 07/13/2016:
Used this for an hour non stop cutting strings. Blade needs cleaned but unit is working great! This is probably the hardest any electric knife could be used for continues use and it is doing great. Will keep updating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dull finish for Resin. When I read that it sets up fast, I didn't realize it was THAT FAST. I was working on making molds for light switch plates and ended up wasting half of the product. I overestimated the amount needed to make the 3 lights light switch plate. By the (short) time I had it smoothed around the mold, the left over trimmed pieces were no longer usable.
The finished mold product wasn't bad - it was definitely sturdier than the Enviro Tech Mold builder, but I did have pockets here and there so it wasn't smooth. I then used mold release, and then Easy Cast resin. The end product wasn't fabulous. The mold gave the resin pieces a very dull overall bumpy finish. I can try to use a light coat of resin to try to obtain the shiny finisy, but the surface is still not smooth. Will try to wet sand the pieces and polish them.
I found that using 100% silicone caulk in a solution of water and blue dish soap to create molds worked much better for me - less expensive and easier to work with. You just squeeze the caulk into the soapy solution and knead it until it is firm enough to mold around the item. Found it on instructables.com site. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stays on GREAT...maybe too great. For the price, the product worked great. I went as Shego for Halloween and my husband went as Kim Possible (LOL). I mixed the lime green with white to more similarly match the character, but I will tell you I had a green tint to my face for two or three days. No matter how many makeup remover wipes, amounts of face wash, or times I used toner, there was always a trace amount of green coming off of my face. That being said, I was in a hot spandex costume in a crowded party all night and the makeup didn't budge. The spots that had more white did seem to clean off nice and easy, so it could simply be the vibrancy of the lime green. I also have the most sensitive skin in the world and I did have a bit of a reaction (skin became sensitive to the touch and swollen around my eyes). In all fairness it does say to keep away from your eyes...so I couldn't be too mad. All in all, the product did what it said it would and a little goes a LONG way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty designs, not the most robust. The designs on this paper are beautiful and creative. The small size is ideal for me because I am constantly cutting the larger "standard" paper into smaller pieces in order to do origami that requires multiple sheets. Unfortunately, this paper has a bit of a texture to it that makes it difficult to work with small pieces (unfortunate since it's only 3x3" to begin with). I liked working with it at first because it seems like higher quality than what I am used to using, but at the same time the texture causes the paper to rip and look frayed if I do anything too complicated with it or try to build something with many pieces that need to be attached. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Okay product, broke too soon. I second the user that described this as a "gateway" kiln. For a small investment I was fusing in no time at all. The cutter that come with the glass was garbage - didn't even make a mark on the glass. Get a better "cutter" (really a scoring tool) and a pair of running pliers to break the glass easily. The glass that shipped with it was taped together and needed to be carefully cleaned. Also, I covered the inside of the kiln base and top with kiln-wash to keep the glass from sticking. I experimented to find the right fusing time for my microwave. My 1200 watt microwave ran hot and I had trouble with bubbles in the glass at first.
I managed to fuse about 25 projects before a piece of glass exploded inside and actually cracked the Fuseworks kiln - a long running crack that is visible both inside and out. Definitely a gateway for me though, I found out I love working with glass and am now shopping for a regular kiln. Worth the money to find my passion, just wish it had lasted longer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Little Set. Just received this set yesterday, but I am pleased with the purchase. As has been noted in the reviews, the hooks have a nice finish which allows them to glide smoothly through the yarn. Others had also commented that they use a larger hook because they crochet tightly. With that in mind, last night I used the H hook from this set to finish a blanket that was 90% completed with a Boye I hook. The Clover H worked just fine; no difference in the stitches.
I have large hands, and noticed that some reviewers complained that if they use the "knife" hold these hooks feel short, with the end pressing into the palm of the hand. Others said the hooks work better if you use the "pencil" hold. I'm a knife holder, but noticed that I just hold the hook with my thumb and first two fingers, so the length was no problem for me. I tried the pencil hold, and that worked well also, but was awkward just because I don't normally crochet that way. Hey, I'm learning a new skill...bonus!
If I had one concern about this product, it would be about the case. The flap on the inside of the case does not cover the smallest hook on the end at all. Also, with the curvature of the case around the bottom of the hook at that corner, I don't feel this smallest hook is seated as tightly in the pocket either. Since this complaint is about the case - not the hooks - isn't worth dropping the rating by a star, but I will be careful to close the case tightly to prevent that last hook from slipping out and getting lost. The fabric of the case is sturdy, bright and pretty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strauch Jumbo Ball Winder: One of My Main Fiber-Arts Handicrafts Accessories. I both hand knit (HK) and machine knit (MK); I also crochet and weave on a tabletop loom, so I already deal with yarn during the pre-project stage of making something: I have several yarn winders (Passap) for my knitting machines, and I own a Strauch (made in USA) yarn winder which winds at an amazing rate in amazingly large balls/ cakes. (Please see my review of this product in my review of a yarn spinning book: https://www.amazon.com/Respect-Spindle-Infinite-Yarns-Amazing/dp/1596681551/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Respect-the-Spindle-Spin-Infinite-Yarns-with-One-Amazing-Tool/dp/1596681551/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool</a> ) . I use this winder religiously and almost get into a state of zen while using it because of the soothing, rhythmic, circular motions that it employs while winding yarn.
I haven't used my Passap yarn winders since I bought this one.
I thoroughly recommend this yarn winder, especially for people who spin their own yarns and for others who do a lot of fiber-arts handicrafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Felt cheaper but weighs the same. A lor of people have mentioned the change in quality of the knives compared to what they were years ago. When I picked up the #2, it felt much cheaper than the one I've had for decades. I decided to weigh them and was surprised to see they were exactly the same weight down to the gram. Not sure why it feels cheaper if it's the same weight, but definitely have that impression.
They still work though. I don't care that the box is cheaper than it used to be. I'm not keeping it on display, I just need something that holds the knives and blades and this does it just fine.
It's a great assortment of blades, has the knives I use most often, and is a fair price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Craft Tape Organizer. The ECR4Kids Craft Tape Dispenser is a wonderful product to keep craft tape organized! It's well thought out design allows for ease of use. I personally found the dispense rquite attractive and believe it would be at home in any space. The product is well made ensuring it to hold up well over the years. The dispenser is made out of hard-wood and has a good amount of weight to it. The weight is a great feature because it ensures that when you are needing a piece of tape to pull out and tear off, the dispenser will stay firmly in place.
The dispenser features a safe plastic cutting edge which is ideal for the safety of those of all ages (especially children). No sharp edges or corners to be found. I'll point out that you don't need to use scissors for removing tape but if you want a cleaner edge for a craft or art project that you should do so bypassing the the plastic cutting edge on the dispenser.
This particular combination includes not only the ECR4Kids Craft Tape Dispenser but 10 rolls of assorted KraftTapes too. The tapes aren't super sticky but are super forgiving if you need to re-tape or apply it to your projects. Note that the dispenser can hold up to 12 rolls of 1 inch tape. The craft tapes that come in this combinations are specifically 1 inch wide and 60 yards in length. I like that Amazon also has where you can purchase single colors or when you run out, you can simply purchase another multi-rainbow colored pack of 10 (colors included are black, blue, green, orange, pink, purple, red, turquoise, white and yellow.).
I found the ECR4Kids Craft Tape Dispenser pretty simple to use. To put the tape on the dispenser you'll pull up and toward the back and lift off the center rod. You'll then simply slide each roll of tape on. Once loaded you'll slide the center rod back between the area in which you took it off of.
Overall, I am pretty happy with this product! It's kid friendly. Though, it's great not just for kids but those of all ages. It's ever so handy for arts & crafts, scrap-booking, decorating, and much more. Highly recommended for anyone that loves crafting! I know we'll be getting tons of use out of it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very easy to use. <div id="video-block-REZZPT3D4N1SY" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1-N93zXqYS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91dhqoKQqRS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Very easy to use. Light the wick, hold over envelope or whatever it is you are putting a wax seal on, wait a few seconds then press with a stamp. (My son likes to just do some swirls and call it good without a stamp.) Nice colors, mine have been very well used, as you can see. Beautiful colors, easy to use... at least until it gets too small to hold (I used tweezers on the one that got too small to hold since I don't have a melting spoon.) Im happy with this product
5/20/18 Update: Ive purchased another wax this week, and after using it, Ive decided THIS one is my favorite, it drips well and when stamped does a clean, defined stamp (the one I just used doesnt come out clear.) I definitely recommend this wax. 5 Stars all over again!
Each stick can do 15 quarter size seals. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
entirely pleased. First off, yes, this comes from China. As in, shipped from China to your front door. But on to the actual mold.
I am entirely pleased with this soap mold. There is one small negative - the silicon smell comes off on the soap, but we've only been using it one day and I'm expecting the smell will fade with time and use, which is why I'm not docking it any stars. The mold is a nice, soft silicone. It releases easily. I love the design. The product picture shows the end product a little more detailed than what we've been getting out, but the end-product is still pretty awesome, very pretty and classy all the way. We've been using a silicone muffin tin because the mold was going to arrive after Christmas and we've actually melted down some of our old soaps so we can redo them in the mold. It arrived before the promised date. And it's nice that you can make four bars at a time. These will make great little hand soaps for our bathroom sink and I feel like I've made something you would pay a lot of money for in the store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for resin art. Smooth, shiny surface of finished project, straight out of mold. Either sand the bottom edge with very fine sandpaper for a paperweight, or turn over and pour a little resin over the bottom to fill in for a smooth edge for jewelry, keychains, etc. Just fill the larger molds partially for even more shapes and sizes. I highly recommend this as a workhorse piece of equipment for beginners of resin art, and I imagine that accomplished resin artists would also use this regularly. It has held up perfectly after repeated uses, and I don't have any concerns after using it for a few months. I wish the company made other shapes in this same high quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I got them for my polymer clay sculpting and they seem to do the job with a great variety of sizes. When I got them they were A LOT bigger than i had expected. I got them for my polymer clay sculpting and they seem to do the job with a great variety of sizes, though a few of them seem to have imperfections on the tips. (I just used an x-acto knife to cut off the excess) But over all, the price is the best part! If you aren't too much of a pro, these have a good price for the quality of tools you get. However, when I had the oily clay all over my fingers, the oil somehow corroded the finish on the handles and so now they aren't as smooth as before. Other than that...fairly happy with the product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If "Meh" was a rating thats what they would get. I have ordered feathers before and was prepared for them to be bowed or whatever because a lot of them ship them in envelopes. I wasn't ready for half of them to be deformed and unusable. I needed a few more for centerpieces and I figured this was a good price for 30. You get what you pay for. Luckily I can use half of them and that is really all I needed but if I was depending on 30 feathers then this would have really ruined my day. It depends on what you need them for if this is a good purchase or not so if they will be center of attention then find another shipper who makes sure the eyes are properly formed and all the little stringy bits aren't missing from the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
expensive, if you want great hot throw in GB 444 wax. You must use at the very least 1 oz of fragrance to 1 lb of GB444 wax and you must let your candle/wax tarts cure for 3 to 4 days. You should melt your wax, add color and fragrance at 185 degrees, remove from heat and stir for 3 minutes, pour slowly at less than 140 degrees and allow to set up and cure for 3 to 4 days. This information came from Candle Science. I had called them because I had great cold throw and zero hot throw in my tarts.
I gave these 3 stars because the scent is weak at hot throw if you use Candle Science suggested use. I had to redo all of my tarts because there was zero hot throw. I don't think you should have to call the company to get better directions, that are different from their website.
Through trial and error, I have found it's best to add 1.5 to 2 oz of fragrance for 1 lb of wax, for 3 leaf rated fragrances. If you are using softer scents (2 leaf rated) you may want to add as much as 3 oz of fragrance. I allow my tarts to set up in clamshells and when they are complete I close the lid and put them in a zip bag for 4 days, this allows the fragrance to distribute thru the tart. This has given me a great hot throw.
As far as the scents: the lavender is strong, I was able to get great hot throw at 1oz fragrance to 1/2 lb wax. the rain water is a light scent, the honeysuckle jasmine reeks of jasmine, hard to detect the honeysuckle. the pink magnolia blossom is my favorite. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Big versatile stencils at an amazing price. These are great. Amazing. The price was surprising because normally stencils of this size (11"X11") cost close to twenty dollars. With this I got four big stencils that are extremely versatile. It's easy to Use just a part of the stencil too, so I do not have to use the whole design. The stencils needed to be weeded when I first got them. It took a while because some pieces were difficult to remove, but in the end I was happy because those pieces can be used as masks. These stencils are slightly thicker than the ones I typically buy from The Crafter's Workshop and Stencil Girl. They are designed to be flipped horizontally and vertically to make a complete design. Each stencil forms 1/4 of the bigger mandala design. Overall I've been extremely satisfied with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Limited applications. Packaging defective. Stay away from this. First of all, It arrived broken, with leakage of the glue. The "uv" light worked only if the switch was held in one alkward position. It would go on and off randomly. So how does the glue work? Not well. I tried to use it to repair a broken plastic picture frame. It failed. Had to wipe it all off and use krazy glue. It seems that when a repair surface is thick, the uv activation light will not penetrate deep enough to harden the glue. So if you have applications that have the glue exposed to the surface, the light will reach it and harden the glue. Very limited applications! Maybe good for crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but in my case the bag works just fine. The leather cord I was using before (cheap . Reviewers saying that the material is not durable and breaks, figure it out, it's soft leather at only 1mm thick, not indestructible carbon fiber. What I will say is that I've had leather cord less durable than this though. It appears to be genuine leather and of high quality. Consistency of color and thickness appears uniform. I did not measure to see if the length is accurate. I appreciate that the ad specifically states it does not come with the spool. It came rolled up in a plastic bag with a Wanam Beads business card; if the ad didn't state this I would have been upset for not getting a spool for storage purposes, but in my case the bag works just fine. The leather cord I was using before (cheap stuff from craft store) fell apart after a couple weeks. My choker was too tight to slip over my head without cutting it, so wearing it in the shower eventually caused it to fall apart. Keep away from water if at all possible, but if you handle the material with care you shouldn't have any problem. I highly recommend Wanan Beads and will be ordering from them for any future projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is AWESOME. I have used this on my son's wool tweed jacket, and on my husband's Spyder ski pants. Both garments had tears in the fabric, not on a seam, and presented challenged to "invisible" repair for me -- and I am a very GOOD seamstress. My son caught one of the vents of his sport coat getting out of a car, and tore a 3/4" horizontal rip in the fabric off the top of the vent. The Bish's made an all-but-invisible repair, assisted by the texture of the fabric.
The ski pants were tougher, and the mend is visible, though not very. The fabric of the pants is a very lightweight neon green poly with a plasticized backing, and there was no way to stitch it because of the location (on the leg - close to a zipper for thigh venting and in an area in which Thinsulate was sewn into various layers for insulation). Iron-on patch would not stick to the plastic backing (I tried - twice!). The real problem was that the tear, if un-repaired, would "run" vertically down the entire front of the pant leg. I applied the Bish's, held the edges together for about five minutes (until I was sure they had stuck), and then let the pants sit for a half hour just to be sure. IT WORKED!
There is a visible tan-colored line where the tear was, and the texture is slightly rubbery feeling there. (Bish's is latex.) Still the line is all of 1/16" wide, if that, and the tear has not extended one bit since it was fixed. It worked so well, I used the Bish's to hem the pants, as they were 1-1/2" too long for my husband, and my sewing machine would not work to sew through multiple layers of such heavy fabric. It wirked great for this, too.
These were both fast, easy, and very inexpensive repairs on very pricey garments that would otherwise be ruined. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Idea Poorly Executed. Blade is sharp and initially cuts well but its anchor is VERY cheaply made and loosens quickly causing the blade to wobble. Trying to reposition or replace the blade is an exercise in futility... once loosened it will never hold securely again. It's a great idea and, with a small additional investment in the way of quality materials, it might have been a great tool as well. As is, it very quickly becomes essentially worthless. The same is true of Friskars' non-swiveling fingertip knife (orange handle). Stick with the small linear Olfa (or similar) cutter and blade with break-away tips if your goal is a constantly sharp and accurate cutting device for small spaces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If I could give it o stars, I would . If I could give it o stars, I would. My daughters' birthday party is in 1 week and I just opened the package from Amazon to read a laundry list of ingredients on the box of this face paint, nothing of which was "natural or non-toxic." There were PEGS, chemicals, and artificial colors, things I would never allow my children to eat or apply to their skin. I even tried to contact the company to find out if they used artificial colors and they never contacted me. They claim to be vegan but it is absolutely not vegan to use artificial food coloring. I am returning this and praying I can order something else in time for their party. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No crafting with this wool until it's thoroughly cleaned. I was unsure if this was washed or not, but since it was labeled differently than other products from this farm which did say they were unwashed, I hoped it was washed. Also, it says white color. Well, opening the bag answered the washed question, as it smelled terrible. And the color is far from white! Most of the wool I got is VERY yellow. I can only hope it's not so yellow because of where it was located on the sheep! I don't think it really should be called Craft Wool, as there is no crafting to be done with it until it has been throughly cleaned. In the future, I will likely find a different source which is more transparent about the condition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome. These things are amazing. I wanted something to learn how to carve with since it is something ive always wanted to learn. First they are made very well. The wood handles are very strong and the metal blades are a very good quality. From the countless videos ive watched to learn how to do this everything i need is in this set. I played with them for a little bit tonight on a piece of pine and the blades are super sharp. too bad the piece of pine looked like a train wreck when i was done with it but im still learning. All in all this is a very nice set. When making purchases on Amazon I rely heavily on the reviews of fellow shoppers. All reviews I write reflect my honest opinion of the product. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful. These are beautiful feathers! I purchased them for my husband who is going to use them for tieing flies. They would also be beautiful in floral arrangements or other decorative purposes. They came in a tube that was damaged in shipping but the feathers were fine, in perfect condition.
I received this product for free or at a discounted rate in exchange for product testing and review. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no incentives or rewards for doing so. My goal is to highlight features and drawbacks that I would want to know about as a buyer, not hype the product for the manufacturer to increase sales. My remarks are sincere and true. I work very hard trying to write insightful and thoughtful reviews for each item. I hope that these reviews are helpful to others. While it is true that many items are received at discounted rates or complimentary, my reviews are completely unbiased as well as honest and are my personal experiences and opinion of the product. Once again, it is just my own opinion and experience with the product, your own opinion and experience may vary. I received no monetary compensation and not required to give a good review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You Get So Much More for the Money VS. a Lower End Version. This is such a huge step up from the $14 cheap-o version!
I purchased and used a cheaper version, and it died after approximately 5 hours of use. It seemed like a fine idea to go with that product when I was not convinced that I would utilize this tool frequently. It was not, and here is why:
1. The low-end version did not have an insulated grip like this product does. The whole product is designed to have a power cable feed into a heating element that is encased in plastic. The less insulation there is between your skin and that heating element - the more uncomfortable (and impossible) it is to use. GET THE INSULATED GRIP!
2. Tip options are important. If you buy the low-end version you get an additional 2 or 3 tip options and your imagination stops pretty much right there. Spend a few dollars more for this product and you will quickly realize that this is a Versa tool - not just a "wood burning" tool. The tips, combined with the adjustable temperature, open up a world of possibilities beyond wood!
3. Adjustable Temperature is essential - even if you are only working with wood.
I would have given this product 5 stars but there is one slight design element that I would like to see changed. The distance between the temperature control and the handle is not well thought out. The location does not make it impossible to use, but there could be some adjustments to improve the user experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love these for precision cutting. I make a lot of creations using paracord. Good paracord is hard to cut and it is wickedly harsh on blades. I have killed a few good quality scissors with it...since getting the Scotch, I have used them intensely and they have not dulled or developed lateral play. They are comfortable to use, the rubber inserts make them much more comfortable and easier to get a good grip, the pointed end is great for high-precision work, and the included cap is a great plus as it protects the blade from unintentional damage.
I wanted to get these in titanium as I have a 7 inch ti pair from Scotch but could not find them in this size. This specific product uses the steel blades...and while I preferred the titanium line, I think these are fantastic and have zero regrets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than expected hold, goes a LONG way. Works better than I expected. Holds tight, and doesn't smell too bad. (It does have a smell, however that reminds me of Desenex Foot Powder.) There is a slight learning curve to using the spray. Mainly, don't use too much in a small area, hold the spray can at least a foot above the fabric to be sprayed and place the next piece on as soon as possible. It remains tacky for several minutes. Also, you can lift off and replace pieces but you have to be very careful not to stretch the diagonal grain because they can stick VERY tightly. I had one piece get crumpled and wrinkled and found the best thing to do is DON'T TRY TO STRAIGHTEN it without completely lifting it up. You can't pull it back straight, you must take the glued piece off and then re-set it.
I have paid more than this for other quilting sprays and only got one side glued to the batting, and half the front. This little can has allowed me to applique the entire front, stick the backing to the batting, stick the front to the batting, stick the quilting paper to the front, and it is still at least half full.
The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is that contrary to the package claims it does indeed create little gummy balls on the needle after time. They clean off easy enough, but they are there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely Heirloom Scissors. UPDATE: I have bought four of these now -- three in the rose color, and one in silver. Two pairs I have kept for myself. The recent rose-colored pair was bought and sent to my Mother to have a pair like mine to sit next to her sewing machine while piecing her quilts. She absolutely loves these scissors! They are VERY sharp, and sturdy -- just pretty to hold.
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I was originally looking for Ginghers scissors mainly for hand embroidery (and knitting). Then I saw these and loved the design! I figured why not! I could always send them back if I didn't like them. Well I do. They are solid scissors -- and very sharp! I used them yesterday to clip the jump-stitches on a machine-embroidered piece I had worked on and I was quite pleased with these. They were able to get into some really tiny spaces and clip small stitches.
A lovely piece. Heirloom quality. I bought a silver pair to sit at my sewing machine while piecing my quilts and for machine embroidery.
I do recommend. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Give this stuff a try! I ordered 4 more boxes. This product is easy to use especially for one part or push molds. As a two part mold the product is great but the learning curve is a bit tougher... even after watching EVERY YouTube video available on the subject! I bought and used Crastin' craft mold release, and.... well, it worked like super glue, I no longer had a mold at all, just a huge block of silicone with my O scale figurine masters located somewhere in the middle. You need to use "Mann Release Technologies Ease Release 200" to make a good 2 part mold. But SAVE the silicone blocks you mess up on, cut them into small pieces and when pouring new molds you can place the bits into the wet silicone to make up the volume along the sides of your master. The silicone pieces will bond with the new wet silicone and never show... at least your able to save product and keep learning. Those are best tips for using this Amazing rubber! You start to see items differently when you realize you can replicate anything you see! I am using this to make Warhammer bits also.
I am going to try and mix in "Odorless mineral spirits" (30% of total weight) into this stuff, in the attempt to pour around a master, remove the master as soon as possible and then "supposedly" the mold will shrink over the next 7 to 14 days making the item 15-20% smaller... wish me luck, and happy molding! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic cream color. This is a gorgeous cream color. I was hoping it would match some cream colored envelopes, but didn't really expect it to, considering the differences that monitors and pictures can give. It's perfect!
I was hesitant to purchase Bazzill's heavy weights because the word heavy weight can be subjective to many. So, I emailed the company to find out what it means to them. They responded that it's a 100lb cover. After receiving the Peanut Cluster, I was hooked. This Butter Mint is the same quality as my other Bazzill heavy weight papers. They are sturdy, and work perfectly as a card base or as a layer. They also cut cleanly without stray fibers or pulling. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product sucks. I was so excited to get it. If it was possible to leave zero stars, I would. This product sucks. I was so excited to get it. Then I tried to use it. The nozzle got stuck in the down position and wouldn't come back up so it continued to spray. I tried to pull it up, it came off and gas continued to come out of the top. So I had to leave it outside to let it empty on the grass. It warns that this is highly flammable stuff and the fumes can start fires, so I was scared. Of course it can't be returned for a refund. Too bad I didn't see that before I bought it. This is the second time I've bought spray paint from this company. The first time the spray nozzle thing eventually got stuck in the down position and wouldn't come back up, but the stuff was almost gone by that time so I didn't care. I will never buy anything from this company again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fix all your broken things. I love this stuff! I originally bought it to work on model ships but never got around to using it.
Then I needed to replace a little flap in a duct in the bathroom vent. The problem was that the vent was slightly distended, so the two tabs on the flap weren't large enough to hold it in place. After a little experimentation, I was able to increase the length of one of the tabs, and the flap stays in like a charm now.
After that, I went out to repairing a broken porcelain statuette. I had previously repaired it with glue, but there was a big triangular piece that was missing. Using this putty, I was able to exactly fill in the missing piece and the statuette looks as good as new. (By coincidence, the putty was precisely the same color as the statuette, so it literally looks as good as new).
Next, I repaired a ceramic plant pot in the shape of a pig, which has sentimental values. Like with the statuette above, I was able to repair the pig mostly with glue, but there were large pieces missing, including one entire corner of its "body" with one of its legs. I was able to use this putty to form a replacement for the missing part of its torso and then even craft another food for the pig!
When the putty dried, the feet weren't quite level, so the pig was wobbly. But no problem: the putty is hard as stone when it's dried, so I was able to file down the foot until the pig was exactly level.
I love this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a very good product, but. This is a very good product, but, as many others have mentioned, it is quite expensive. When it does the job well, however, it does it very well. I have used it successfully to:
1) Construct a small heat resistant pad around the metal handle in the center of a pot lid, which is now much easier to use.
2) Construct a foot under the bottom of a Britta water pitcher, which used to mar the Corian counter top. Btw, Silicone failed to adhere to the plastic pitcher.
3) Replacing missing silicone bumpers that support the heavy cast iron grates of my stove and protect the stainless steel stove top.
Failures:
Sugru evidently does not adhere well to all metal surfaces. It was initially successful at repairing my (Nocs brand) earbud wires, a type of repair that many have commented Sugru is especially useful for. Fraying wires at the point were they enter the metal speaker housing had threatened to render the earbuds useless. Within a month or two, the Sugru rubber patch, although adhering to the wires just fine, had come unattached from the metal speaker housing. I was back where I started, with wires that would soon be broken. However, I have tried an additional repair. I was able to use a thin wire to spread super glue into tiny gap between the Sugru patch and the speaker housing. The Sugru patch has a fair amount of surface area and it looks as though the super glue is adhering to both the metal and the patch. This may be the final episode in this particular repair journey. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I guess I didn't read the description closely enough - . I guess I didn't read the description closely enough - but I was expecting these were self-stick. That's the only kind of "googly eyes" I've ever seen before. I was actually hoping to use these as jokes (sticking them on fruit, posters, etc) and because I have to go get some glue (what kind?) it is preventing me from using these right away. Especially since I'm a little hesitant about using glue on some items - whereas the self-stick kind just have a little piece of tape on the back. Maybe 2-sided tape is the way to go, but then you can see the tape... I have a feeling I'll be buying another pack of self-stick eyes from somewhere else to suit my purposes, but these might work for you if you are going to be gluing them on to a stuffed animal or something permanently. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
G A R B A G E or F A K E . I can find better looking shattered glass pieces in the garbage bin.
- Painted on one side, not stained
- Not Wissmach as most of the paint is just plain white
- Foreign particles (grain? insects?) embedded in the paint
- See-through plain glass half way on some
- Bubbles and dirt inside of some of the glass
- Variable size; 1/4 of a tile may be missing or protruding
- Broken, chipped, unevenly ground, shattered, uneven slope, razor sharp skin cutting edges
- Sides are not vertical, no filling can fix that
- Corners are not a right angle on a half of the tiles (not square tiles)
- Tiles surfaces are different: some are with the texture, some just flat glass.
There is no way you can do any good mosaic with these unless spent hours reshaping each piece edges manually. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The first casting resin I've used in a long time and I'm quite pleased. It's been a long time since I worked with any casting resin and I did not obtain good results the last time I did thanks to user inexperience (not the resin kit). The last time I used resin it was a liquid acrylic with MEK catalyst which had to be mixed by percentage and I never got good results with it. This resin is much easier to use. It mixes on a one to one ratio (1:1) just like mixing epoxy glue. Anyone familiar with a two component epoxy should be able to use this resin. Its odor is very faint to nonexistent. Measure out equal amounts of the Part A and Part B liquids and mix for 25-30 seconds making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing container. I recommend a disposable clear plastic cup. I noticed that the Part B seems to float on the Part A making it easy to tell when you have a fifty fifty mix. I was not expecting this. Once the resin begins to pot it starts to gel like epoxy and after another minute or so begins to turn a milky white. The resin when ready to de-mold is reaches a plastic like hardness similar to that of ink pen tubes, disposable razor handles, etc. It picks up super fine details (for example sand paper scratches on soft plastic), can be sanded, sawn, and seems to bond with cyanoacrylate. Fabri-cast 50 self levels and dries to a glass like sheen if poured flat and it has very few bubbles and shouldn't need vacuum degassing owing to its very low viscosity. It has good shock resistence and decent weight. The resin IS brittle if thin so keep this in mind when working with casts with small or delicate details. I suspect This would also be useful in the place of a two component adhesive under certain circumstances if done just right but I've yet to test this effectively as I mis-mixed my second experimental batch which was intended to explore this purpose. This resin seems to be relatively safe under normal circumstances but it IS water sensitive to make sure to keep the bottles tightly sealed to keep out moisture. The individual bottles come capped and wrapped in black electrical tape around the caps. It is probably a good idea to wrap this back around the caps when the resin isn't in use. I would highly recommend this resin for any first time user. It seems relatively inexpensive compared to other resins, is very easy to use, has little to no smell and dries to a durable hardness while picking up exceptional detail. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My go-to craft glue. The only glue for rhinestoning!!!! I felt like my craft level was taken to new heights after finding this stuff. My hot glue gun still holds a special place in my heart but I rarely use hot glue after finding E6000. This stuff does take longer to dry but it's worth it. I have used this to stone garments that I accidentally put through the washer and dryer and had no issues with rhinestones coming unglued!!!! That impressed me and made me a believer. Would recommend to hand wash and air dry any garments you use this glue on, though!
Only complaint I have is that you gotta be real careful when you're squeezing out the glue..if you gold this tube in a any way, the glue will start oozing out of that fold and it just becomes a huge mess. I usually buy multiple small tubes. That way, near the end of the tube I don t waste as much glue as I used to when I bought these huge tubes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Oh my god. This product is pretty freakin good. I agree with other reviews that you have to have "realistic expectations". That means, you may not be able to get it so perfectly patched that somebody cleaning it could not tell, but boy you can get close. If you have ever painted a car (I have not) then I bet you could do even better than me. I patched a 3 3-5 inch cuts on a colored leather cushion and I was able to match the color almost exactly on the second try. Also, I would recommend doing one spot first, not all of them at once if you have more than one. After the first one you learn some things. Use soft leather backing as a patch instead of they include in this kit ..at least this is what a pro told me to do. I have no complaints with this kit and am actually suprised how good I was able to get the repair. If the spot looks "like rubber" as one review said, you put too much on at once and you may want to use an old tshirt or something to dab and help add realistic looking texture. Great product for $25! Probably even for $75! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smells wonderful, but does not last long. Well, I admit I had a particular expectation for this fragrance oil, based on previous experience with a bottle of lilac fragrance that I used. I wish I knew where that bottle came from; it was just something that I got from a family member who no longer had need of it. Anyway, compared to my previous experience, this fragrance oil smells wonderful -- it really does evoke the scent of fresh lilac flowers on a summer breeze. But, it does not last long. I use the oil mixed with water as a room spray, on a paper towel to put in heater vents, and on light bulbs. It really does smell great, but the scent only lasts about a day before I have to refresh the paper towels or put another drop or two on the light bulbs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic Adhesive. I originally purchased this adhesive to fix <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/a-sketchbook/dp/B002ER8HZC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">a sketchbook</a>--the cover had completely fallen away from the signatures. Not only did this fit the bill perfectly, I quickly found other uses for it as well. I've since used it on several old books and in some paper crafts.
My sketchbook was repaired a couple months ago and I've put it through quite a bit of abuse since (bending the flaps backward, creasing the spine, &c.) and the adhesive hasn't budged an inch. I'll update this review if anything changes, but I'm definitely impressed so far.
It goes down smoothly, but unless you use a pin or needle to punch a hole in the applicator, you will get a huge line. Basically, the tip isn't very fine at all. It dries clear and strong, yet flexible. And a little goes a *long* way, so I'm certain this 4oz. bottle will last a while (unless you're doing massive scale repairs or paper craft projects). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the same as the photo. Like other reviewers, I purchased these scissors about 10 years ago, and have been very happy with my old scissors. In fact, my original scissors are still going strong and I only repurchased new ones for gifts/backup pairs.
I noticed that other reviewers were complaining about the changed design, but figured, since the scissors pictured were identical to the ones I owned, that I must have purchased them after the design changed. Unfortunately the scissors that arrived are NOT the same as pictured.
From a brief trial, the new scissors seem sturdy and sharp, and the hinge is tight enough that the scissors will not flop closed on their own . However, the blades are thicker, and the point significantly blunted from the old design. Most distressingly, the finger holes have been made wider, making them pretty uncomfortable to use for extended periods. Since I frequently spend hours cutting paper (for a side business of handmade dollhouse miniatures) these scissors will not work for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
beautiful soft gold color. beautiful soft gold color, that I really love. It is actually a better gold than it looks in the picture, and it cuts wonderfully in my Cricut explore Air. its easy to apply , though I don't know if it is the indoor or outdoor version so I am currently using it to accent cards. I am very happy with it, it came in a box with other colors that I ordered and there were no bends.
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Wonderful Things....can be made with these. I was very pleased with these when they arrived: good quality and enough to actually DO something with! I have three granddaughters , ages 6, 6 and 3. I babysit them at least once a week after school and a few summers ago I realized that just reading to them, letting them watch selected tv, using chalk on the sidewalk, playing outside, etc. was not the most productive use of the summer with no preschool available. So I started bringing "Projects" for them to do, and they LOVED it! I wanted the summer to be fun for them, but also a time to learn new things in fun ways. We made a dragonfly mobile to keep the monsters away at night (still working and hanging in the corner of the room!), painted, worked puzzles of increasing difficulty, etc. This summer I've decided to share a love of mine I've had since I was 5: Egypt! We are going to make many projects this summer, along with some education I'll sneak in, and the papyrus will be used as part of a book each girl will make as part of her "Graduation" ...and some will be made (by me) into Graduation Certificates for each girl. The addition of the Hieroglyph pages is great! Each girl (and Grandma!) can work off the same page to write a page in "Ancient Egyptian". The twins are reading...learning...so this will be great! I'm excited about the projects we can do with the papyrus! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have experience with a lot of different types of molds and this mold has been the easiest and my favorite one by far. I have a small candle making business and I received an order for a 4 inch ball candle. My normal supplier was out of stock. After a week they were still out of stock and I had to get this order out, so I found this on amazon and purchased it.
It is different from the type of molds my supplier carries and I was worried. I was using palm wax- a wax that is very temperature sensitive and needs to cool slowly in order to come out right. My customer has also complained in the past about being able to see the seam.
This mold worked out great. It did not affect the cooling of the palm wax, in fact, it helped where I did not have to wrap the mold or cover it with a box while the candle was cooling. I guess that the material that the mold is made from is a decent insulator and the wax cooled slowly - as it needed to.
While a bit pricey in comparison to molds from my supplier - if you can afford it - it is well worth the price. Being a start up, I unfortunately cannot afford to purchase any more of these molds, but I was so impressed with this one, I cannot wait till I have the money to purchase more! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works okay, but don't always stay seated. I used the points to mount in frames made from material ranging from soft pine to hard maple. Their shape seemed to allow my gun to drive them to an acceptable depth in all materials. However, there were numerous cases where the points simply fell out, even when fully seated to depth. I think this is just a failing of most framers points in general, due to their shape/method of insertion. IMHO, they would function better if they had some kind of barbs or mechanical design that would allow them to go in but not easily pull out.
The only advantage of the looseness, is that it did allow me to easily remove them when I had to make some changes to the work being framed. Perhaps that's the reason for this design? None the less, I do have some reservations as to whether the points will stay in if a frame, if it is subjected to light shock. That has not happened to date, but I'll update if it does. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use with extreme caution if sewing. I guess it would be good if used for a hem only. This stuff is lethal - I used it to stabilize a seam and then made the mistake of sewing over it. My sewing machine jammed up - the glue was all over the needle and I am assuming down inside my sewing machine! Also, the scissors I used to cut this with? They are also covered with the gummy, sticky substance. I haven't tried the goo gone yet and hopefully that will save my scissors, but the sewing machine needle was ruined and I can only hope that with time, any adhesive that got down inside my sewing machine will wear off. It's still working, but much tighter tension and it seems to be struggling a bit.
Again, if this is just used to attach or hem something that will NEVER be sewn or cut, I'm sure it's fine. Otherwise, beware... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
End result is good, but getting there is the problem. Medium Cedar Sprig :
The ending result is good (not perfect - photo shows subpar tattered bits), but my god do you need the strength of a Viking or something to get this thing punched. I needed 25 cutouts for a wreath I was using on a card. I'm tall and plenty strong. In order for me to use this, I have to be standing, leaning over the punch which has to be flat on a solid table, and I have to put all my weight into pressing down on the lever. Forget using this with one or even two hands. You need to lay it flat and press down hard. After 3 punches, my hand hurt. After 5, there were marks. I went to 25 for my wreath. My hand is sore and I'll be looking for something else for jobs that need dozens of cutouts. This I'll keep for when I just need a few. Maybe for windowpanes on cards. Approximate size is about an inch. Not too small and plenty big for cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great scissors. I like the way this scissors cut, very nicely. I like the size of it is heavy duty which I can use it on my scrap projects as well as with cloth/fabric materials or even plastic. I like the ergonomic comfort of it and it is made of a heavy duty Industrial grade materials - High Carbon Stainless Steel.
They are razor sharp ready for you to use which is great and they have not gone dull.
The angled handle allows you to remain flat on the surface for easy, accurate cutting which is very nice.
They are a great addition to my project box which I needed one and I am loving this one.
I have had no problems with it at all and I love that they also came oiled up which is great.
I received a sample for testing and review purposes | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Utter Garbage. I purchased a wooden swift and ball winder. Sadly, neither product actually came from Amazon. The swift comprised three wooden pieces made in Taiwan, from a distributor in the midwest who never responded to emails I was directed to send. A male wooden screw did not fit the female threading for it. The screw, made of cheap pine, splintered when forced. I improvised by providing my own part--a metal clamp.
The ball winder, however, was an impossibility, even though I was game to make it work. It is made in China.
When you crank the handle, what propels the top to turn is a small plastic "X" inside the housing. The handle should have a female, or negative "X," to fit into it. Instead, this cheap plastic handle had a raised straight line, barely discernible to the touch, while the "X" in the housing was a good 1/4 inch inside--one would never reach the other as made.
I painted the "X" and transferred it to a little round of paper, next superimposing it onto the handle. I then carved the handle with a Dremel tool, making an exact female "X." I was grateful the handle was deep enough for this. I couldn't use superglue, because the parts were still not flush, so I daubed on Gorilla glue, which expands to make up for an uneven fit, and voila! It worked perfectly--for four balls of yarn. The plastic was just too cheap, and the negative "X" too weak, for the force needed to propel movement.
What a piece of JUNK!!!! I emailed the seller, KNITPICKS, which generated an automatic message that somebody would contact me. Ha! Fat chance.
I really need a good ball winder, as I am disabled with nerve damage in what used to be my primary working arm. Half my spine is fused, and knitting helps control the pain. NANCY'S KNIT KNACKS makes a ball winder here in the U.S.A., out of hardwood with German ball bearings. It looks like the real deal--and costs $200.
MORALE: 1) IF AMAZON DOESN'T STOCK IT, BUYER BEWARE. 2) DON'T BUY CHINESE; THE PRODUCTS ARE JUNK AND YOU HAVE NO RECOURSE. INSIST ON MADE IN THE U.S.A. (And good luck with that, as we make precious little these days.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High-quality single-sided scrapbook paper, perfect for a variety of projects. This is a lovely package of high-quality 12" x 12" paper with a variety of designs (as you might imagine by the images). I've been using this paper to spice up some origami patterns I've been trying, and it's just the right array of colors and patterns. Most of them are subtle and not at all obnoxious, and the greens are subdued enough to be versatile. A quick note: this is single-sided paper, and while I don't know the exact weight, I'd say it's a little thicker than standard printer paper. Basically, it's not cardstock, but it's not going to fall apart or tear easily, either. Another reviewer referred to it as double-sided cardstock, and I don't know if K&Company changed the product since that review, but as of July 2017, this product is definitely single-sided paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Prospective buyers beware! Product's description and picture are NOT the same. Bought this several months ago for a project that I'm just getting around to and realized after closer inspection that what was sent to me/what described in the product title (Slate Wax) is completely different from what I thought I was buying/what is advertised in this product's picture. Now I have a bottle of slate wax that I don't need and am now back to trying to find the slate sealer I wanted in the first place.
It's completely my fault for not having paid enough attention to the product page before buying and for not having noticed I got the wrong product faster, but I thought I can help others avoid the same mistake. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it has weight to it and enough tension in its arms to really get a good slice into the bandages and to know it wil . This product is made for exactly what it describes itself as, for use of cutting up bandages and medical tapes. It is capable of cutting small objects such as paper or packaging (I tested it) but that is not its intended use but will do in a pinch. This product is very well made, tatically designed, it has weight to it and enough tension in its arms to really get a good slice into the bandages and to know it wil keep working for a long time. Its made of bonded Titanium which is both tough and durable, with a dark coating on it so you do not have to worry about scratching it up or getting a glare off of it as you work. I bought it for my emergency go-bag and for home medical use. So far, it seems to work very well and I am pleased with this product. I would say most people buying this are either using it for medical uses, either professional or personal. The benefits of this product is having a tough, reliable pair of medical shears when you may need them the most and do not have time or feel like hunting around for a decent pair of scissors. At 7 1/4" in size it will fit most peoples hand comfortably. The bent handle makes it possible to cut on any flat surfaces were regular scissors cannot. The blunt tip is made for cutting material without harming skin. It only weighs 8 ounces so would be easy to carry around. Priced at $6.50 it arrived within a week of my ordering it. The pros of this product are its price, ease of use, light weight, sharp, well cutting edges and ergonomic design. The only con I can think of is it is a bit stiff at first and needs a little bit of use to get it to were it is not making your hand a bit sore using it. In my opinion this product is worth the buy if you are looking for these kinds of medical shears for home or business use. If you just needs paper cutting scissors theses are not for you. But for use for medical issues I think this would be a good investment that will last. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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