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I especially like the longer length. What can I say, the product describes exactly what you get and they have met every expectation I have had from them so far. I especially like the longer length, it cuts down on the reloading. They were very economical. One warning however, it took a while to receive these items from this vendor. They arrived past the due date given for shipping. So of you are needing them in a hurry you may want to order them from a different vendor. But if you order well in advance of needing them then you should have no problem.
My gun has a high and low setting, they worked well on the low setting, so I am confident that they will work on a higher setting just as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vibrant, beautiful, full. I love these fall leaf picks, they are beautiful! This comes with six full, fluffy, realistic fall leaf picks, loaded with gorgeous yellows, reds, oranges, and browns. They are perfect for crafting and decorating, making a wreath with these is quick and simple-buy a foam wreath from a craft store and stick them in to the foam, you may have to trim the stems! Another great idea for these is adding them to a Christmas tree, they go great with my living room decor and they look cute stuck throughout my tree, I love them. The added berry embellishments throughout the leaves is such a great touch, it adds character and life to each one. I like that the leaves on these do not come off easily like alot of fake leaf arrangements, the leaves on these are connected straight to the stems not just popped on to the ends of twigs, I'm confident that These will last for many many years of decorating! These look beautiful in a vase as a centerpiece and would be perfect for all of your fall festivities, these will be on my table come thanksgiving, for sure!! I definitely reccomend these to anyone who loves crafting or fall time decor, these are wonderful and there are so many options with these! I recieved this product at a discounted price in return for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good starter kit. Love this kit. There are just a few things about it that I wish were done differently: first, it really seems like it should come with two tubes of the urushi lacquer. You use twice as much of it by adding it to the glue and filler for repairs. Second, it should have a finer paintbrush included for painting the seams. Yes, finer brushes cost more, but this kit isn't exactly cheap to begin with. Third, the "pearl powder" gold has terrible coverage (the red lacquer shows right through.) The other two powders are fine but that one is worthless over red lacquer.
I am also surprised that the kit doesn't come with any flour for making the glue, yet it comes with large-size rubber gloves and a piece of newspaper to lay on the table!
The first time I used this kit, I used the plastic gloves included to try to protect my hands from the lacquer; but they were so large that they were just causing me to make a bigger mess by dragging the loose plastic through lacquer. Second time I used no gloves and just made sure to wash my hands really well with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dr-Bronner-s-Magic-Soaps-Fair-Trade-and-Organic-Castile-Liquid-Soap-Tea-Tree-8-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00028O82Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Fair Trade and Organic Castile Liquid Soap, Tea Tree, 8 Fluid Ounce</a>, and that seemed to work. Eventually I got some rubber gloves that fit better and have been using those ever since.
I live in a very very dry, desert climate, and urushi lacquer seems to curiously require moisture in order to harden, which means that it dries really slowly here. The one-hour wait before applying the gold to the red lacquer is kind of inadequate (the lacquer gets smudged by the cotton) -- it need more like 2 hours to set enough to apply the dust safely. I've been keeping a drying box with a large wet towel inside that I re-soak about every 3 days, and that seems to be working to set the lacquer overall. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and easy to use. Love making my own candles. I absolutely love this kit. I have always had an interest in making candles, incense and the like. When I had the opportunity to purchase this product during product launch at an amazing price, for testing purposes; I couldn't help but accept the offer presented to me. I am so glad I did too, in my opinion this kit is so easy to use. It came with all the essential things needed. My favorite piece is the metal pitcher it came with to pour the wax into the containers. I had attempted to make candles once before in the past in one of my pans and ended up ruining the pan. I also ordered the refill kit. This is so fun to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't like regular canvas sneakers. I'm probably late to the party, but only recently discovered this stuff while I was trolling the interwebs for ideas on how to decorate my shoes. I watched a youtube video and was somewhat dubious, so ordered only one pack (which has 8 sheets, by the way). I got two pairs of shoes out of one pack and am back to order another! So - first off, if you want it to look at all decent, it's going to take a lot longer to apply this stuff than the videos would have you believe. It's not difficult, just fiddly. Mind you, maybe my shoes have more details on them than others. I don't like regular canvas sneakers, which are pretty plain so don't have much in the way of detail to work around. I'm doing this stuff on regular go-walk etc Skechers, which are quite detail-y. Second, they don't give you enough glue. I don't think I'm being outrageous with my glue usage, but one stick just isn't enough. You really need two or more sticks. This is inconvenient of course, but since the glue in question in Elmer's "extra tough" (I don't remember it's real name, but the descriptor indicates one level up from garden-variety), you can easily get it from a big box office supply place. The ultimate question is whether it works though, right? First, on my inkjet printer the images came out just fine (although with each sheet I printed i got a tiny touch of black ink dumped at the end of the sheet, but not on the image. Don't know if that's a paper or printer issue.) Peeling the sheets off requires nails (as in, the ones on the end of your fingers), but nothing more than you're expect. Putting it on the shoe seems nerve-wracking at first, but it's actually pretty straight-forward and forgiving. You can move it if you need to within a minute or so, and it stretches pretty nicely around curves. It might be my skill level, or lack thereof, but I haven't managed to get it completely smooth over the toe area, but ultimately I've found you don't really see the little wrinkles. I've done two pairs so far - the first pair probably had a few days to cure before I actually wore them, and they weathered the trip well. I walk over 5 miles a day, and these were as good as new. The second pair I just left overnight, and they are also weathering the walking very well. Overall I'm quite pleased - it sure beats trying to draw something complex onto your shoes - and am looking forward to decorating the next two pairs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SUPER SPARKLY WASHI TAPE. Allydrew Glitzy Washi Tapes Decorative Masking Tapes (AD93), set of 6============I have had so much fun with these 6 Washi tapes. I love the sparkle they give to my cards and my other projects. It is also nice to use in my scrapbooks to hold pictures onto pages or just for decorations on the page. These tapes definitely add "glitz" to your projects. These would also be a great addition to your day planner. You can add a specific washi tapes to signify a person or an event. I have seen some other people who have had some issues with the tape sticking. I love the fact that you can reposition the tape and if it isn't quick sticking well enough all you need is a little bit of glue or a glue dot on both ends.
Per the Amazon webpage: Comes in a set of 6 different patterns. Dimensions: 15mm Width x 10 meters Length. Material: Natural Fibers. I love the fact that you can write or stamp on these if you want to add to them.
Item arrived on time and was well packaged. Each roll was also individually sealed. The designs on the tape are great. Some of the designs look like they could be slightly textured and they are. I think they look even better in person. These are going to look great on my Christmas cards for next year. They are adding just the right amount of sparkle.
These would make a great gift idea for the crafter in your life that already has everything they think they need until they see these Washi tapes. The are very versatile.
I received this item at a discounted price for my testing, inspecting and reviewing the product. I received no compensation for my review and always give my honest and unbiased opinion of each product. My words and the rating I provide are my own and are based on my own personal experience with this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As a novice who has never used polymer clay, we are not disappointed. The kit I ordered for my wife just arrived today, and she loves it. The picture can't begin to show the quality of this kit. The sample clay bricks are a good size, the tools are a great quality, and the kit includes enough materials and toold for a novice like my wife who has never touched polymer clay to begin working like a professional right out of the box! This kit was highly anticipated, and we were not let down. My wife has been streaming tutorials on YouTube for a week or better. She has yet to dive in as she feels she must have a good grasp of all the concepts, methods, and practices beforehand, but I have no doubt that we will soon see imaginative clay designs adorning walls, shelves, and body parts in no time. If you're considering this kit, get it! You will not be disappointed. One final note is that the included blade is razor sharp which is a good thing but it should be handled with the utmost care if children will be using this kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Variation. It's important to recognize that these journals are mass ordered from China (ie Alibaba) for Amazon sellers to resell and as such, they are not all the same. I ordered one of these several months ago and it was beautiful! It was larger than expected and great quality. In fact, it sat on my desk in my office because I didn't want to write in it and ruin the journal! I decided that it was cheap enough, I would just purchase a second one and then not have an issue with writing in it.
The second one I received was a different picture and MUCH smaller. Still a nice journal for the price, and I love the feel of the leather cover. Just know that significant variation is likely to occur in the product you actually receive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything you need so you can delve into the world of clutch pencils. This little kit comes with a Faber Castell 2.0 mm clutch pencil (with one lead installed), an eraser, and a miniature lead pointer. This all came inside a small plastic pouch. The pencil itself is great: sturdy, has a strong clutch mechanism, well-balanced, easy-to-hold. It fits a full piece of 2.0 mm lead. The little pointer is different than most lead pointers on the market for this type of clutch pencil: it's like a miniature pencil sharpener. The hole is only large enough to fit the 2.0 mm lead, and the razor blade attached does a marvelous job putting a needle-like point on the lead. The only caveat is that there's no place for the graphite shavings to fall, so do make sure to sharpen or "point" the lead over a trash receptacle. But, this little pointer is VERY handy, and it can be used on ANY type of 2.0 mm lead, in any type of holder, something that cannot be said about the rotary-type lead pointer that's most commonly used to sharpen the leads in these types of clutch pencils. The eraser is a Faber Castell "dust-free" type, an ubiquitous higher-end plastic eraser, and it does a very good job erasing marks made by graphite, and it leaves little mess doing so.
If you've never used a 2.0 mm clutch pencil, and are interested in trying the format (it's sort of a hybrid between wood pencils and mechanical pencils), this is a good place to start. It's a decent (not great) unit, and comes with everything one needs to use, erase, and sharpen the pencil all in one set. It allows you to get your toes wet, so to speak, and decide if you like the format, before you invest more money and time in different leads or more expensive units. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ONYX vs SmoothCast-300. By far the BEST from SmoothOn. At this time I have to say that SmoothOn is a good company. Thanks Jeremy for your help. Also the pricing at Amazon for the trial units is cheaper than the manufacturer (SmoothOn) or anyone else.
Now, for the comparison: SoothOn has the ONYX (Fast & Slow) which dries Black. Both the ONYX fast and slow are EXTREMELY finicky, troubled resins. They tend to bubble up on humid days and also develop BLISTERS (big blobs) due to heat. The ONYX if you must have black is fine for small parts.
The SmoothCast-300 is a fantastic epoxy resin. BEWARE: It dries fast, very fast or within 2 minutes gets hard enough so it can't be poured. I started pouring in the mold and was left with the stream coming out of the cup running down the mold. It looked like those modern "Pouring in the Glass" sculptures. So, I CUT THE EXCESS, left what was already there, and poured a second layers to fill the remaining mold cavity. It ATTACHES well to the already dried resin. So, SC-300 LAYERS WELL and dries "VERY WHITE". It is EASILY SANDED, and behaves like wood. It DRIES IN 5 MIM. enough to sand it.
By far, SC-300 is the easiest to work with between Onyx and SC-300. It is also hard and a bit flexible, almost exactly like plastic. In every way, it is real plastic. If you try to sink you nail into it, no way you can. I recommend SC-300 for anything dealing with industrial or commercial parts, which is what I do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super-sharp, strong, versatile scissors. These scissors are razor sharp. You can cut yourself on the blade, if you are not careful. Thanks to the ability to adjust the gap between the blades, using a screw driver, you can cut just about anything. I tried it on heavy cardboard, thin paper, plastic, and even linoleum. More delicate materials, like tissue paper, thread and hair are cut precisely, as well. It works great, slices effortlessly. Stanley has once again come up with a great idea and a quality product. I recommend these scissors for the handyman (or woman), crafts person, and maybe even the chef (provided the scissors are sterilized first). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
see excitment of little kids is worth trying. it's not the easiest thing to do from the first try (see pictures), but kids loved it (I gave them nor the broken ones). so it definitely worth to keep practicing. now I ordered yolk separator, because that was my biggest issue in my first try. I had difficulties to keep white in outside and yolk in inside the eye. Firstly I tried to start with eye and hoped that white park will go out on its on in the space under the eye, but it didn't happen... it did for some of it, but big part just keep sitting on the op of the yolk. the I was trying to let white out first but keeping yolk inside the shell (sometimes it was successful, but sometimes not... that's why one of the scull has yolk outside as well).
But my youngest son (5) who usually have issues with any food (including any different kind of eggs), finish his bunny pretty quick... and this is the main reason for me to keep trying again (now by using additional tool). Plus I ordered more molds (frog and cat), because I have family of 6 and with more molds it would be easier to do in the same time on a griddle (and less stress for me)
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but the quality seemed good either way. We used these feathers as cat toys rather than decoration, but the quality seemed good either way. They all arrived in great condition with no breakage at all, and though some definitely looked better than others, overall they all looked nice and healthy with bright colors. I think you would need to group quite a few of these feathers together to get enough fullness for anything decorative, but each feather seems a lot fuller and a lot less sparse than feathers I have gotten specifically at pet stores before, so for our purposes they were great. They also last a little longer than pet store feathers I've purchased, so we get a lot more use out of each one before our cat tears them apart. We will definitely be buying these again when we run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Quality, But Slight Wrinkles in Tape. This is exactly as pictured and just as I expected it to be. There are 4 decorated rolls in pink, purple, wine and turquoise. Each roll is wrapped securely, and protected in tight plastic.
The washi tapes are easy to peel off to re-apply, and they stay in place well. I used them on glass and on top of other washi tape. I'm decorating glass votive holders, and placing different colored lights inside. These tapes work because of their pattern with "holes" in it. The light shines through those parts easily.
The only issue I would point out is that these rolls have slight wrinkles in them. So this tape is good for crafts, but they aren't perfect. I think I did see the small wrinkles in the picture posted before I purchased these. So I don't really mind. But honestly, I have a lot of washi tape, and I've never seen brand new ones that had wrinkles in them. It's no big deal, and the blemishes are slight, but noticeable.
Otherwise, this collection of 4 washi tapes is of decent quality, and the patterned design stays constant throughout each roll.
The 4 chosen colors are pretty, and they look great used together.
The tape is of good thickness, in comparison to other washi tapes. I sometimes have trouble peeling off the ends in other rolls, but this tape is easy to handle, with minimal ripping.
No major complaints here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Knipex 90 and on earth peace, good will toward men. This is a most useful tool to have! No more worrying if the belt I'm looking at needs to be a size 36 or 38. If it's a little large, great! Get the big one and if it's loose so what - make a hole and it's good to go!
And when Thanksgiving has come and gone so now a 36 is too small it's irrelevant because all belts now have that extra inch. Or those extra two inches. Or those extra three inches if that's how it is. Yes - Independence is a beautiful thing.
Is this how those men and women that pioneered and persevered through those dark days of hardship once felt when they discovered a new and simple technique to defeat an obstacle in their way? I think maybe yes, probably most certainly.
Also important to note - this Knipex is made to last which is essential since there are a lot of nice belts out there to enjoy & friends really appreciate it when you can fix up their fit as well. Everybody has a waist, right?
Who knows, maybe one day everyone will have a PLP, (Personal Leather Punch) and we can all come together more happy and free knowing our clothes will always fit... and there will be peace everywhere at last.
Punch on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not worth the money...buy SCOTCH brand only. Prior to purchasing these scissors, we bought the Scotch barnd 3 pack that looks similar. I thought we'd give these a try since they are made of titanium and the fact that these came in a 5 pack was even better. Let me save you some time and wonder. If you're just planning on cutting paper, like I mean 1 or 2 sheeets at a time, then these may work for you. If you plan on cutting anything other than a couple sheets of paper, DO NOT buy these scissors. I should have stuck with the Scotch brand which I will purchase again in the future. The titanium portion of the scissors are not that bad but I'll have to say they are not as beefy as the scotch brand scissors. They worst part of these scissors are the actual plastic handles. When I tried to cut some fabric with them, they would literally start to bend and bow like some childrens scissors would do if you were trying to cut something that was doable withthose types of scissors. Like I said, just save yourself the hassle and buy the Scotch brand scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solid company and superb gun. First of all, I have numerous Surebonder guns, and thats because they all work excellently.
This one does exactly what it says and does so very well. I only buy Surebonder glue guns, partially for the way this one and my others work, and partially for the following reason.
I purchased another model Surebonder gun and, quite frankly, that one was a lemon. It didn't work; it had just slipped through QC and should have ended up in the trash rather than in my hand. If I hadnt bought other well made and sturdy guns, including this one, I would not have bought anything that had the Surebonder name on it.
I emailed the company for assistance, and they made me whole, gave me unrelated guidance and advice, and made me (almost) happy that I had gotten a dud (You know what I mean). Its a wonderful surprise to find out that a company wants their customers happy, and not just to take their money in return for trash.
The replacement gun worked as well as this one; perfectly. Between the replacement, and this gun, and the others that I bought from Surebonder, I am 100% sure that my defective gun was a fluke sometimes things just have a problem. Its how the company handles the fumble that defines it. When you buy a Surebonder product, you're also buying their customer service.
And that purchase is well worth the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. The plastic box is poor quality, the lid and tabs that close the box will break off after repeated opening and closing. There is an annoying curved plastic divider inside that seams to have no purpose and prevents anything from lying flat, making that compartment useless. The other items are just ok. The comb and ruler will serve it's purpose and I like the thicker grip of the quilling tool, but the needle end is rough on mine. The glue bottle is a joke, it's literally the top of a mechanical pencil screwed on top of a cheap plastic bottle with a pin to block the hole. I could go on bit you get the idea. I too will be buying the Quilled Creations kit to replace this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It actually works. I was skeptical about this product after trying so many products/remedies that fail to live up to the magical gunk-removing claims made for them, but I took a chance and I'm so glad I did. I really hate product labels and try to remove them from products as soon as I buy them. Some labels are designed to peel right off, but most don't. I had recently tried to remove a label from a dishwashing liquid bottle with no luck, so I tried this adhesive remover on it as soon as I received it. The label and all its attendant residue was gone in about five seconds. I know this discovery shouldn't make me this inordinately happy, but it does. (And for those who are wondering, I know that the clear plastic squirt bottle with the yellow liquid in It under the kitchen sink is my bottle of Joy. I don't need a label to tell me that, okay? Ditto many other products, and for those products that live in ubiquitous containers or are scary in some way, that's why God gave us computer labels and interesting font choices.) If tacky consumer packaging and price tag ick drive you nuts, this product is for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste of Money. First off there's no protective rubber piece on it that you can hold so you have to hold it at the top near the cord just so you don't burn your fingers. it comes with a flimsy holder that won't stay on the table so you have to tape it down. I used this pen for 2 hours max and when i placed it on the holder the thing slid off my table and fell to the floor, not more that 3 feet away maybe less and the piece I had screwed in to it snapped from the heat. It snapped in half leaving the part you screw in stuck in the pen making it un-useable. So disappointed. Don't go cheap, spend the money on something that won't crap out on you in 2 hours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, budget scissors for occasional use. These budget-oriented, general purpose scissors are a great value for the money. It's sturdy and sharp. The recycled, hard plastic handle has an ambidextrous design and is large enough for my large hand to hold comfortably. In addition, the rough texture on the matte handle provides a good grip for sweaty hands. Nevertheless, I find it not overly suitable for extended use due to the rather thin, hard plastic handle. It gives me a sore hand after a prolonged session of a scrapbook project. These scissors are perfectly fine for the occasional use though. They cut as well as my other scissors costing twice as much. For 8-inch scissors under $6, these give you plenty of bang for the buck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I received some similar to yours several years ago as a gift & loved them; then. Yes, I have received my produce bags & they are just what I needed. I received some similar to yours several years ago as a gift & loved them; then, just a few weeks ago I managed to lose them & I was devastated. When I went searching for new ones, I found the ones that I had been given but then also found yours. Both are made in the US which was important to me but my previous ones only came in 1 size. This worked ok for some things but was a problem for things like celery or a dozen apples so I thought I would check out yours instead. I am very pleased with them. They are made out of very similar material, both super light so the checker at the grocery doesnt have to make any adjustments & sheer enough to easily see the produce sticker without opening them. But having the additional sizes is a huge plus & I couldn't be happier. Thanks for making such a good product at a reasonable price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality, high difficulty. My local retailer said her supplier is no longer stocking this item. My guess for the reasons, now after assembly, is the fact that the difficulty on this set is intense, probably not for beginners. This set includes some extremely tiny pieces, for example Yan Lo's goatee is an entirely separate piece which needs to be cemented onto his face, and Chiaki's bow on the back of her head comes separated, as well as the mask upon her head. You can lose these very easily before they are assembled. All things considered, the models are gorgeous and the detail very appealing. The cards give many different tactical options during gameplay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very cute and long-lasting temp tattoos! Great for music festivals. I got these tattoos because we've been on a huge stick-on tattoo kick this summer, and I adored the designs. As you can see in the photo, you get a sheet of Ancient Egypt, Native American, Indian, and Baroque (I think) designs. These are really well made, I had no issues putting them on or taking them off. In cheaper temporary tattoos, you can end up with really bad wrinkling and tearing of the image, and these were really sturdy. I wanna say they're "thick" but they're not uncomfortable to wear in the least.
The designs are super intricate, and the colors are nice and bright. Really neat accent for skin with a summer tan. I'll definitely be sharing these with my friends before the music festivals get into full swing this summer.
DISCLAIMER: I received this product at a discount | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SEEING RED FOIL. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/St-Louis-Crafts-Colored-Aluminum-Foil-38-Gauge-12-Inches-x-25-Feet-Red/dp/B0042SUVLY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">St Louis Crafts Colored Aluminum Foil - 38 Gauge - 12 Inches x 25 Feet - Red</a>As a mixed media artist, I love this brand of foil. It allows me to emboss without losing the color.
They make the Aluminum is 36 guage; all the colors are offered in 38 guage only, which is a bit thinner (the lower the number, the thicker the foil).
I also like to use gold or copper leaf over parts of the foil for a different look. Also, I use embossing powders in a similar fashion to change the looks of the surface.
Sometimes I lightly sand the surface to give it a distressed look.
This is the only foil I will purchase now and I've only found it through Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product. I have had 3 Leatherman Kick multi-tools (still have them). I use one, my girlfriend uses one and the third is a spare if I break one or lose one. Leatherman has been awesome on warranty exchanges of these if a part breaks. I am disappointed in 2 things which is why I'm only giving it 4 stars.... 1. The original silver colored Kick is extremely hard to locate any more. I found one for 3 times the cost of this black one and refused to pay that for a gift. 2. I don't care for black painted/coated tools that are plain metal underneath because they ALWAYS scratch and look terrible in my opinion when the black starts to wear off.
The Kick is the only model Leatherman that I have found that has a FULL SIZE #2 phillips screw driver. All the other models and even other brands have these small or weird shape phillips bits which make for a good screw head stripping tool. The ONLY way to loosen tight Phillips head fasteners is to use the right size and normal screw driver bit/head. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
stick to simpler, non-paper projects. I tried to use this to seal my homemade planner covers and it completely ruined my sticker papers and cardboard the first time I tried to use mod podge. I figured out the trick is to apply an extremely thin layer, and go very slowly to try and smooth out the streaks as best as you can. This is a cheap alternative to using a top coat sealer thinly sprayed on your projects, but the results are also not as nice looking. It is great for cheaper and simpler crafts, just make sure to be extremely careful with paper. I took off one star because you have to apply such a thin layer on thick paper and cardboard to prevent warping, which means you do not always get a good seal- sometimes the paper will tear away from the cardboard after some time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely worth the price! They are really nice and come in a Zippered Case. Are you an art student? Do you know an art student? Maybe your hobby is creating out of clay or making Ceramics! You definitely need tools if you have a hobby like this and for around $13.00, this 14 Piece Tool Set really nice! Especially if your just a beginner or a child just starting to mold with clay!
This set includes a Detail Tool, Cleanup Tool, Drill Retouching and Sculpting Needle, 3 Ribbon Tools, 6 Wood Modeling Tools and a Needle/Lace Tool and it all fits nicely in a Zippered Case!
The tools you would never guess only cost $13.00! They are a very nice quality and very comfortable in my hand! I gave my boys some new Play-Doh and all the tools that didn't have a sharp point, and they had a blast creating pizzas out of Play-Doh and cutting out all the toppings and they played together, for over an hour, without fighting!!! That rarely happens! There are more than enough tools for them not to fight over them! We will be doing this more often! I would highly recommend this set, whether you are a beginner or a pro, it has everything you could possibly need!
Disclosure: I received this product complimentary for review purposes. All opinions expressed are completely my own and may differ from yours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome multipurpose crafting tool! Worth the space it takes up. I'm a self admitted craft collector! Some people collect dolls or thimbles, I collect craft supplies, and at least I can use my collect from time to time LOL I've been looking around at stamp positioners and glass cutting mats. When I first saw this I didn't even realize 1/2 of what I could really do with it. It is large, but it's taken the place of a number of other craft items that were littering my work surface and does more then any one of them ever did. At first I figured I'd just stash it some where when I wasn't using it but it's so useful that I'm just leaving it out and using it with basically every project I make.
As mentioned, it is an awesome stamp positioner resulting in perfectly placed stamped images over and over again. The paper trimmer works well and gives nice straight lines. I never knew I needed a light box but it's awesome, my daughter has even been using it to trace over pages from books or coloring pages and making her own cards with the tracings. Embossing is another thing I didn't think I'd want to use it for but I've found it to be easy and fun, and the results are far nicer looking then I thought they would be.
The glass surface itself is great. I can use alcohol inks and other typically staining inks without fear (just don't get them on the plastic though, they won't hurt it but will stain it) I find myself using it as a mat for everything I do from cutting to stamping to coloring with markers.
With this and the martha stewart score board (my single favorite crafting tool ever) you'll be all set to create anything you can imagine! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't waste your money on these (made in china garbage. The edges are grinded to the point that the temper is ruined, the V-tool had a very noticeable chip at the intersection of the blade walls - I know the slacker in china who ground it, the one who assembled it, packaged it all noticed this enormous missing piece of the tool. The "steel" is worthless. I know you get what you pay for & I was intentionally taking a risk (as long as the steel is of good quality I could have personalized them, it's what I'd intended to do) If I would have known they were made in china I wouldn't have ordered them. Typical made in china "Imitation attempts" of products made by countries who care about quality. Very disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product that does what it says, but a few shortcomings. This product produces clean precise windows on virtually any textures of paper. It allows you to make windows anywhere on the page and the magnetic alignment grid is a nice feature to help line up your cuts and hold everything in place. It has been great to use for card making, scrapbooking, and general crafts. We've even had some developmentally disabled individuals use and enjoy this product. This product allows you to get your craft project done in a hurry. Setup couldn't be easier or quicker.
There are a few shortcomings with this product, however. The punch can be difficult to push down at times. Unlike the instructions showing three fingers pressing down, it's best to use your palm and push straight down, as if you're giving CPR. Otherwise the guide-tracks can get off-center and stick, plus your forearms will start getting tired. The punch also leaves three small holes on the inside shape of the window cutout which makes it impractical to use the cutouts as part of your arts and crafts. The three holes are made from the top and bottom cartridges sliding into each other as part of the cutting process. In fairness, these three holes may be avoidable to insure the windows are cut consistently and accurately.
Overall this is a great product and I haven't seen anything like it before. I'd definitely recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good beginner unit, nothing more. I saw where a fellow woodworker burned a tree into the bottom of a bowl he turned on his lathe. Then he finished the piece. I thought - Boy, that is a neat look! I immediately wanted to get into woodburning as an accent to my woodworking.
I did buy this at a craft store where I had a 40% off coupon that my wife cut out of the newspaper. So it was cheaper than here for that one purchase. Same exact unit, though.
Pros:
Heats fast, and the temperature controller is a nice adder for shading once you learn how to use the controller, a learning curve.
Walnut Hollow is a brand that is in most craft stores, so extra tips are fairly easy to find if you want them really quickly, like during a project.
Decent, but by no means complete set of tips come with it, but good enough to get going in the hobby.
Easy to hold in your hand, and the tip is not too far out there, so detail is easy.
Found that it would burn a nice pattern in quilted hard maple rather easily, although you must realize that it is a slow hobby by nature.
Cons:
Temperature controller is on the cord, too close to the handle, and often gets in the way. Awkward.
People complain about breaking the tips, and not being able to remove them, stripping threads. I did notice that mine, the first three threads are not even used by the tip. Only the last three deep inside are holding the unit. I decided to ignore the instructions which told me to use a set of pliers to put in and remove the tips, and put them in by hand, just barely finger tightening them. They heated up just fine. I was able to use a pair of lightweight pliers to easily remove a tip while it was still fairly hot since I didn't plier it in, in the first place. Still, ugly and the thread situation is poor.
Pen holder is a piece of junk, and often collapses when you need it most, to keep the unit off your tabletop.
You have no idea what the actual temp is, if you need that. It is tepid, warm, fairly hot, and burn everything hot as you go up the color scale with no numbers. Still, it does work and after some experimentation, you can tell what is going on.
Overall, this is a pretty good beginner unit, but I soon found myself looking at others, including wire units. Although this will be used, it is a great way to get into the hobby, but not a great way to become a great woodburner. For instance, I did find a wire unit on another site for under $70 that had multiple tips, (22), and a digital temp readout, which could be correlated to what wood you are using rather easily, I would think. That will probably be my next one, if I stay with this hobby and use it as an accent feature in my woodworking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
just what i needed to make new candles from old candles. i am a pinterest-aholic and saw a pin to take the remnants of your old candles and layering similar scents to make a new candle. by putting my old yankee candle jars into boiling water for ~5-10 minutes, then pouring into a new vessel with this candle wick i have extended the life of otherwise useless wax remnants. this product is wonderful because you can cut just the right length, and there are plenty of anchors for lots of projects. the price is right and with prime shipping, you just can't beat this product. the wick burns wonderfully (slowly and without smoking), just as the original yankee candle wicks did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sculpey - the perfect craft for children. Sculpey comes in many bright colors and hardens when baked. I bake mine in a toaster oven. Note that the colors darken slightly when baked, and you want to make sure not to bake for too long (follow the directions) otherwise it could burn. After it bakes, you can paint it with acrylic paint.
There are several things you could make with it: miniature dollhouse food and furniture, beads for jewelry, clay figurines (use metal wire to strengthen your figures), or on top of metal thumbtacks for cute 3-D designs. Another popular craft is to cover a clean, empty food can with Sculpey to make it into a pencil holder. You can also bake it with a BIC pen or USB drive, but you should Google for instructions. A toothpick is the most handy tool to create detail; you can use the pointy ends to make holes, or use it like a rolling pin to smoothen parts of your clay.
It lasts for a long time; I had some in my garage for 4 years that were slightly hard, but after kneading it in my hands, it because soft. The classic collection is the best because it features the primary colors, black and white, which are all the essential colors. You can knead two colors together to form a new color.
Sculpey is a type of polymer clay. Note: if you buy polymer clay in a store, make sure it says oven-bakeable on the label. Other brands include Fimo and Premo, but Sculpey is the cheapest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice concept, sloppy execution. Glue gun that can operate free of cord during use. Use cord to get gun up to operating temperature in 3 minutes, detach cord and turn on battery to keep glue gun hot. But ...
1) When I first got the tool, I could not get the battery cover off! I finally squeezed the cover and slipped a utility knife blade into a small gap, then pried the cover off. I bent the lock clips of the cover back so it won't lock and now use a rubber band to keep the battery cover on. 2) The AC cord socket in the gun was loose -- during manufacturing, the socket didn't engage the slots around the socket. Sloppy assembly. I removed the 8 screws holding the gun together, pulled the gun apart and seated the cord socket into the slot. The gun works fine now.
UL listed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OK winder for the price. I've had this winder for about a year now. For the most part it works great, very smooth and the guide arm stays put. Unfortunately I have had the gears jump on me a few times but they eventually popped back in place and it started getting noisy over time and started to feel a little rough. This morning while I was winding away the handle broke off with no warning. I did order a new one as this one did get a fair amount of use and the price is decent compared to other winders with very poor reviews. Wish the handle was a little sturdier- I didn't know it was all just plastic. Hopefully the new one lasts me a little longer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cloudy on the roll, clear on the product. I run a small vinyl decal business from my home. Since its inception a year ago, I've been struggling to find a medium tack transfer material; I bought three large rolls of a cheaper brand before this product, all of which were high tack and frequently caused issue with vinyl transfers. The decals that I make are small, intricate designs and therefore need to be applied with a material that will not rip some of the smaller pieces off of the design, rendering it useless and forcing me to issue refunds or replacements to customers.
This product is exactly what I've been searching for. It is less sticky that the previous products I've used but still manages to pick up the vinyl from its backing to be placed on another surface with no problems. It leaves no residue, does not rip the vinyl and applies easily. I've even noticed that I get fewer air bubbles in my products with this.
I've seen multiple reviews condemning this product for not being transparent enough. While it seems rather cloudy coming off of the roll, it is just as transparent as other products I've used when applied to the vinyl. I believe the cloudiness many are referring to may be caused by the texture of the material itself; upon opening the product, I noticed it had a rougher, lined texture to the non-stick side. I suspect this is meant to strengthen the material so that it does not rip. I personally am pleased with this feature. It actually makes the products I send out feel like they are of much higher quality than my previous transfer material did.
Overall, I'd say this is a great buy. It is more expensive than the material I previously purchased ($40 for 300' vs $30 for 100'), but seeing as I don't have to buy this very often and the quality is so much better, I consider it a positive trade off. I will be buying this material again in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works on pumpkins too. Purchased this tool set to actually help with pumpkin carving, but in the future I may need to use it with clay as well. For a few years I've done more minor sculpting with pumpkins, relying mostly on X-acto knives and other makeshift utensils. This year I wanted to go full carving. I was going to re-create the image from "The Martian" movie poster. I work at NASA so it seemed a good fit for a theme.
The loop tools really helped carve away the material from the human face I was carving into the pumpkin. The metal oval helped scrape the insides. Used several other pieces to pick and carve at the pumpkin. I'm sure some clay artists and pumpkin carving purists are screaming right now, but I try to use the best tool for the job despite the material for which it was originally intended.
Picture attached is the resulting pumpkin. My artistic abilities aside, I don't think I could have done what I did without these tools. It also only took me maybe 3 hours, which I felt was fast considering most of the time was picking at details I kept changing.
I've done others with just X-acto knives, and they turn out well enough, but they are difficult to get the fine 3D details. These tools did the job and should get some of the credit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharpening training kit - Not meant for anything else. OK, these are basically pieces of steel with handles. If you know how to sharpen, reshape, then you can make them how you want. It's actually a 5 piece set, cause the "V" chisel is totally junk - no, you can't save it - trust me. Start with like 180 grit or a flat grinder to get desired angle and take down the nasty rough steel to semi smooth. work your way up to 3-4,000 grit wetstone. finish it off with Mothers Metal Polish and a wood block to get a mirrors edge hone. Having said all that, they won't hold an edge all that long, but once you get them to that mirrored stage, it's easy to put the edge back on them. 3 star rating for the 4-5hrs of sharpening and honing. Its a good kit for learning how to put an edge on something. every other tool i own now is dialed because i learned on these things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok for Adhering and Light Stiffening - Messy To Use and Clean Up. Normally I use a spray for fabric stiffening, but decided to try out this stiffener instead.
It has the consistency and look of normal white glue, so I definitely recommend mixing it in a 50/50 split with water for your projects!
I used this to create my fairy wings for Halloween, and it was concerned the glue white would not dry away but thankfully, it DOES dry clear, so it does not ruin the pattern or material it is being applied to with white residue.
I was able to easily paint it onto my wings, and it glued together the two pieces of light fabric I wanted melded together, along with a second coat touch ups on some areas I initially missed. One side of the wings is still kind of floppy, but a third application didn't stiffen it anymore than it was after the second application.
It was a bit messy, and not easy to clean off the floor (I let it dry on the floor) I had to really put in elbow grease to remove the white smears it left behind.
I was able to easily move it without any damage to the fabric once I changed its drying spot to a slew of plastic lids to protect the drying surface area.
Overall, its ok for gluing with a stiffening effect (but enough to give my wings a bit of a flutter), but I would definitely prefer a stiffening spray next time over this glue mixture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Nice Small-Scale Loom. I have used this loom before, a borrowed one, and I felt it important to post a fairer review than the earlier one here. It is a very nice small frame loom, and the warp-thread spacing makes it good for sampling or testing a yarn or pattern before weaving a larger project. The loom is big enough that it is possible to make various small but actual projects (and not just mug coasters). It comes with a yarn needle, a mini stick shuttle, and a comb beater--which many small looms do not include. As with all looms, one has to know how to keep the side edges (selvages) straight so they don't draw in as one weaves the project. The trick is to lay in the weft yarn at a 45 angle, and then press the weft down with the beater--don't pull on the weft thread. The warp spacing is fairly close, which might make it challenging for a young child, but older kids should have no trouble. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because it is plastic, and manufactured in China--whereas many other loom companies (Harrisville, for instance) have made small looms in the USA out of hardwood for years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy, small footprint. I've been using my board for about two weeks and I really like it. The white plastic is smooth and can be easily cleaned and the foam is thick enough that the board doesn't scoot around on my desk when I'm using it.
The thickness of the plastic is about one millimeter, and while it's not incredibly deep I can get the quills to stay in place without having to pin them in the holes. It does take a deft touch but I can actually lift the board up and hold it sideways and the quills stay on the board. If they're seated in the holes they won't just pop out on their own; at least that hasn't happened with the paper I'm using although some other papers or materials might be more difficult to work with. If the plastic was deeper it would be a nuisance to get the quills out.
I like the overall size of the board (8.5 x 6) because I am short on desktop space and a larger format would be too cumbersome for me. What could be improved is if the manufacturer had added a few more small circles to the template. There are six cutouts per size, but the two smaller sizes could have been increased to 7 and 9 without destroying the board's integrity. This is why I gave the product only four stars.
The tool is a no-frills, no-nonsense, metal tool with an overall length of about 2.25 inches. It works fine for 1/8-inch paper strips but the slot is not deep enough to completely accommodate 1/4-inch paper strips. I also prefer something with a longer handle, but this is adequate to get started. The third item that came with the board was a printed sheet with English/Spanish instructions on making a variety of quill shapes. It is very basic but useful for a beginner and worth hanging on to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Iridescent crystal white. Nice. Lid similar to spice shaker lid, but also has an extra seal. Just wanted to mention as it can be hard to tell thru photos that this glitter IS the iridescent (aka "holgraphic") glitter. I was looking for iridescent glitter, not just sparkly or metallic and this fit the bill. No, you don't get as much as you would think for the size of the bottle, but if you don't need a lot and it's just a small project, this works, one of the cheapest colors within this brand, at least at the time I bought. Now to find iridescent colors! BTW I ended up using frosting pipe tips from dollar store as a tiny "funnel" to fill TINY fairy dust jars with this and worked perfect! Otherwise I never would have found one small enough! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I think though that they would be awesome for soaps. I bought these for flavored ice cubes for my punch bowls. I think though that they would be awesome for soaps. Because they are the silicone - they are floppy. I actually set a tray up on one of my smaller cutting boards to keep it level while freezing. I filled them with the liquid and slid the cutting board with the tray on it right into the freezer. Since I had 2 trays - I took another cutting board (I Have 2 exactly the same) - waited about an hour and set that board with another tray on it on top of the one already sitting in the freezer. That worked just fine. I have a tiny apartment sized freezer so I didn't have room to put them side by side. Now I am trying to decide if I want to keep them for ice trays for next winter punch bowl drinks OR if I want to use them for soaps ...... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely florals. This lovely set of floral tapes comes in a plastic bag and did not have separate plastic covers over each roll (which I prefer as they are sometimes very hard to remove.)
The prints are as shown in the image. The texture of these is a little different than some of the washi tapes I have purchased as they seem to be a little more plastic-y than paper-y, so less like printed making tape. It still works the same and looks adorable but possible to stretch rather than just reposition. I don't think it is an issue though and still looks nice with other washi tapes and is the same size or at least close enough so as to not matter.
I like the variety of prints and colors as they will look nice with pinks but the grey, maroon, and white background of some make them look nice with earth tones and natural prints too, and the yellows look attractive with other bright patterns and stand out against white. Overall I like the ones with more floral detail better than just the stylized prints, but that's clearly just a preference. They stick well to the paper and cardstock I've been using.
Overall, I think this is an attractive set to add to your washi tape habit, er, collection. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent Laser Engraver. Note: My review is for the 2,000 MV 2a model.
I was a little hesitant in purchasing this product since the reviews seemed to be all over the place; from works great to it was crap. So I decided to give it a try. After all, I got mine from Amazon Prime so if it didn't work I could just ship it back. I am glad I tried it.
Not for Everyone - This is not for someone that has trouble with computers. It is not perfect and requires quite a bit of external knowledge as well as the ability to learn without instructions. It is simple enough, but not for everyone. You have to be able to adjust your own images outside of the software provided. This software only imports images, rotates the images, and embosses or concave the images that were imported. Microsoft Paint worked perfect for everything I wanted to do. This software does allow you the ability to create text for the laser to burn/engrave; but I don't recommend using it. I suggest using MS Paint and save your text as a bmp image to import. When you use this software to create text, it is hit/miss. Sometimes it works great, other times it will lose its place and the engraving will shift breaking up the text. It has yet to do that if I import text as an image. You also have to be able to resize your image prior to import since the software only imports and does not resize anything. I like using Picture Resizer 6.0 by rw-designer (it is free and easy to use).
Size The size of this unit it 7inches by 6inches and is 6.5inches tall. The total engraving area measures 2.5inches by 2.75inches. But don't expect to get the entire engraving size. You have to leave a little room on both sides of your engraving or when the track runs all the way to the ends, it gets off balance and you cannot even recognize what it engraved.
Software First the installation of the software is in Chinese. There is a Word document, in English, included that shows what you need to do and which options you need to select during the installation. The actual installed software is in English (Screenshot Attached). And it is fairly easy to understand, but there is no Help file or instructions to figure out all the nooks and crannies, that is where someone would have to adapt to be able to teach themselves about the software. It took me a couple of hours playing around with it to figure it all out (learned using thin cardboard envelopes)
At first, I almost sent it back because I couldn't get it to work. But luckily I found a trick that seems I have to do every time I start it up from an Off/unplugged position. When I click start and the laser will not begin engraving, I simply click the Embossed button to change it to Concave and click it back; then click start again and it starts working. One small nuisance.
Speed The speed really depends on the detail of the image you are engraving and the size. I engrave pens and it takes approximately 5 seconds per letter. However, if you have an image 2x2 that is more than just an outline, you will wait a while. I did a 2 three percenter logo and it took about 25 minutes. But a pen with engraving text, only takes a minute or two.
My main purpose for this machine was to engrave pens. It does that quite nicely, now that I figured out what settings to use in the software. I found that the laser intensity set to 8, carving time set to 10, and contrast set to 120 works great for me. Also, Scan Mode as opposed to Path Mode seems to have a better outcome. Attached are some old pens I messed up on so I used them to practice engraving to give you an idea of how they look. The pens shown are Hard Wood and Pine, the blocks shown are pine. All the wood in the photos were done with an intensity of 8. The softwares maximum intensity goes to 36.
Also attached is a picture of a plastic Marker I engraved. The one pic is with the intensity set on 8, which turned out to be too hot for this plastic so towards the end I changed it down to a 2 (you can see it start to fade out (that is the only option you can change during engraving is the intensity), the second pic is the same marker on the opposite side with the intensity set to 3.
This engraver will not engrave metal. However, if the metal is coated or anodized aluminum, it will engrave into the coating. The picture of the box cutter shows this. It will not engrave Blued/chrome/nickle guns; doesnt even scratch the surface.
One pitfall is that you have to be careful to place your object exactly where it needs to be. There is not a fail-safe to prevent the laser from continuing to engrave after it has left the surface of the object. To help me with this problem, I created a base out of wood for my engraver and burned a grid onto the base so I would know where it will start burning and stop as well as the ability for me to place the object straight.
The laser track is not a very good quality. It is basically a piece of thick wire set inside the grooves of a spiral rod. The spiral rod turns, which moves the laser. A few times it has jumped out of the groove and set on the smooth surface of the rod, causing it not to track at the beginning. I just got into the habit of making sure the wire is set in the groove before each project starts (it easy to see, just have to check and give it a little nudge if it is not in the groove).
Also, if you work with different thickness of material, you will have to adjust the laser beam. The point should be as small as you can get it. If it is not adjusted to the smallest dot on the project material, you will get over-burn (shadow type effect) and if your engraving is small, it may be unrecognizable.
The base and housing is made of plastic (laser is encased in aluminum), but it is a hard plastic and seems durable enough to last. There are foam feet on the bottom of the legs to help prevent it from moving during engraving. There is not an On/Off button. You just have to unplug it. The instructions and software came on a CD, so you will need a cd rom. Came with good quality safety goggles. USB cable was included and works well. Mine did need a little assembly. I had to attach the laser to the base with 2 small screws.
Because of all the small glitches and nuisances, I am not recommending or knocking this product. It really depends on the user. If you need something you can use straight out of the box and is user friendly, you might need a more expensive engraver. Since I didn't want to spend more, I am content with the work-arounds listed above. I have only been using this for a couple days. Should anything change significantly or I become aware of anything additional, I will come back and update this review below. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Huge Cracks Mysteriously Appear. Seller packaged this item well for shipping, but the spring roll wrappers are terrible!
This is not the first time I have used rice paper spring roll wrappers, but it is my first (and last) time using this brand!
A few wrappers were damaged. I expected that, and discarded them. Many had holes in them. I wasn't pleased about that. I searched through the package, and found perfect ones, placed them in a pan of water, and watched two inch long cracks appear in them. ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!!! I threw away the first 7-8 that formed these giant cracks in the water - and eventually just gave up and put two wrappers in the water at a time (rotating one by 90 degrees - so the cracks were in different directions).
Please understand - they are not splitting because I was rough with them; or because I used something sharp to pick them up; or because I overstuffed them... they are splitting in the warm water. The wrapper appears fine when it goes in, and as it softens, multiple large cracks (1/2" to over 2" long) split the wrapper. Maybe the machine that pressed the pattern into them wasn't calibrated properly? Don't know...
Sure - you can use them... but you have to use two at a time. It is like making a sandwich and having to use 4 pieces of bread to hold it together. Ridiculous! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So cute. I saw my friend used this punch for her craft projects, and I went to local hobby stores and couldn't find it. I came to Amazon, and glad to know they have it still. I immediately bought it and it arrived quickly. Its design is so cute, and you can save the center heart that was punched out later for your projects. Less paper is wasted this way. It's easy to use and line up the paper with the guidelines on the sides. I just wish this punch has a corner punch to it as well.
So far, the punch doesn't been stuck so let's hope this lasts for awhile with careful use.
Good for up to 110lb paper. It will work choppy on 140lb paper. It doesn't work well on a very thin paper because the paper might jam in the tiny holes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My wife who has RA loves them. I purchased these on a whim for my wife who was diagnosed with RA 2 years after giving birth to our 3rd child. She is still fairly young, 36, but it hit her hard. She has to watch her diet closely and does all she can to reduce the effects of the RA. Anyhow, I thought these scissors might be something that she would use that would help. And they do just that. No, it does not make it all go away, but they are a big help when she does need to cut. I am happy for that and give these 5 stars based on how they have helped her. She likes to quilt and she does a lot of scrap booking. Anything that can relieve her pain gets 5 stars in my book.
I use them for cutting gift wrap and they are wonderful for that. I have also used them in many household projects and they were great. My kids think they are cool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and Easy Casting. As a new caster, I made some mistakes. Make sure you watch the various You-Tube video's on casting, particularly two piece. Make sure you buy the release sold by Alumilite. On my first mold I used something different and wound up with a solid mold that I had to cut apart. Otherwise, the mixing is straightforward, the RTV doesn't seem to pick up too many air bubbles, and the mold is very tough so you can use it again and again. The product is great, but again you should watch several videos on the exact steps, and follow them to the letter. You might also want to pick up a good sized syringe to get the number of CC's of activator right to the amount of rubber being used (it's a 10:1 ratio, mixing a small amount can be tedious). I recommend this product highly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like this origami Paper. I am a novice with Origami and apparently there are a myriad of paper types to use. I chose this paper because of the reviews on Amazon which mostly said the paper was the best buy for the price (for those of us not looking to spend on the most expensive paper available).
I have enjoyed the choices of color this pack provides and the amount of paper to work with. Not knowing how paper is supposed to work best with origami, (I suppose certain origami artworks would require different grades/thicknesses of paper?), I am pleased with my purchase...as is my little granddaughter who thinks origami is "awesome".
I have found your paper easy to work with, although when doing a butterfly with many foldovers, the paper becomes harder to crease down, but I suspect this would be for any paper unless it was so thin as to be transparent which would lead me to tear the paper I am sure. I have rated this paper 4 stars because it does not tear easily for me, there are several choices of colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I needed specialized scissors. Before i order these i have used westcott scissors but the problem with these scissors is that the fabric or paper would get in the way of cutting and make what your cutting harder to cut. So i order these scissors and test them on the box they came in and its a huge improvement over the westcott ones.
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UPDATE: There was a feather or something stuck in the gears of the scissors so i had to take out my tools and take it apart and blow it out but what i found was that these scissors have stronger lock then my westcott scissors, as my westcott scissors had a circle but these don't have a full circle but a circle with the ends cut off. I like it ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Applies smoothly. I am a first time user of this type of finish for my artwork and craft projects, therefore I cannot compare this product to others. What I can do, though, is share my experience using it. My first attempt at using this with paper did not come out as smooth as I had wished. I ended up with a few wrinkles and bubbles, but I do not blame the product but my inexperience. I liked that the finish held to the foam brush well without dripping and smoothly covered the paper project. without leaving brush lines. A little bit went a long way, too. My second attempt went much better. I did not put as much finish on it as I had the first time and also waited a bit for the finish to get a little tacky before I adhered the paper to the base, (Thank you You-tube!)
I used a brayer to smooth the paper once it was adhered to the base. I had very little wrinkling or bubbling. Clean up was very easy. The foam brushes, my hands and the brayer washed off easily with just water. I also like that his set came with both a matte and a gloss finish as well a 25 foam brushed. I can't image me using them all unless I get hooked on this type of craft finishing. I only have used the matte finish so far, and i like the look of it. The photos below were my fist two attempts. I used a canvas as the base for the project and colored card stock paper for the designs. I also printed the center design on card stock. I imagine it will be a different experience when I use napkins or thinner paper for a project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hot Sauce Kit Review - (Unboxing Video. <div id="video-block-R53CX1DF8GS0J" 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/D1uTSPgRUwS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91kOn8wi2SS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I was super excited to get this hot sauce making kit and give it a try. As a big fan of hot sauce I've always wanted to try making my own but I wasn't quite sure how to do it. I didn't want to waste time driving around to a bunch of locations hunting for ingredients and supplies and instructions. Luckily there's prime and everything came right to my door in a nice compact box.
The hot sauce kit box is very stylish and well organized. The chili varieties smell fantastic. It's not intimidating at all and it almost seems too easy to make the hot sauce. It comes with everything needed including some nice touches like gloves and pH strips. Not to mention the attention to detail and quality. The fact that raw apple cider vinegar is included over a lower quality alternative shows quality ingredients are a top priority. This would make a fantastic gift for any chili head or quite honestly, anyone who likes to cook. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Aweful!! Broke after 2 uses. Aweful!! Small piece broke off of it after only 2 uses. There is a small washer like piece between the spring and the top of the metal bracket used to actually punch the hole that popped out in my second use. I only had 5 pieces of paper to hole punch.
I consider myself relatively handy and I tried to fix it, but it was impossible. I was surprised since it has so many good reviews.
EDITED: I had originally written upset that I couldn't get a replacement because I was outside of Amazons 30 day return policy, but after politely contacting them they have resolved my issue and offered a refund. Do not buy this crap product, but keep shopping Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product is so bad, it's worthless. Let me tell you just how bad this product is. The adhesive glue used is worthless. It would barely hold an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper up. And the spring clips are equally as worthless because their springs too can barely hold an 8.5"x11" sheet of paper. What's really funny, a total scam actually, is the "removal system" whereby you are instructed to carefully pull straight down on the tab to safely remove the clip and its adhesive strip from the wall without damaging the wall. This is a joke because the adhesive is so cheap, it barely adheres to the wall, so removing it is as simple as pulling the clip along with its adhesive strip right off the wall. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy. I have used these scissors for several years now, and find them to much better than the stainless types. I use one pair in a professional crafting business, and another pair actually lives outside year round hanging on the gate post of my backyard garden. I have given these scissors much hard use including cutting plastic, cardboard, paper, all types of adhesive tape, thin wire pipe cleaners, paper mache'. This weekend I used them to cut through landscape fabric that has been on the ground with a thick layer of mulch and dirt. I didn't even move the dirt off of the fabric. Just stuck the scissors into the ground, lifted the fabric up and sliced 240' of dirty landscape fabric.....hung them on the gate for the next garden project.
The handles are plastic with a nice rubber insert, they feel good in the hand, and the blades stay sharp. NEVER broke any of the handles. I will buy more....4 stars because they would have to cut all by themselves to get 5 stars out of me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy tools that do their job. These stitching groovers arrived in a small unmarked plastic bag which might give you the impression that they are cheap and don't work. Contrary to first impressions they do seem to be very well made. Each tool is comprised of a sturdy piece of steel that has enough heft to inspire confidence in it's strength but is nonetheless small and light for extended periods of use. The large tool is just big enough to hold like the pencil while the smaller one doesn't quite reach.
When using as a freehand groover they both make a nice even cut that is easy to navigate through a smooth path. They make a good smooth cut that is just the right width. The V seems to make a wider cut than the U. See the picture for comparison. It may be a personal preference thing but I wouldn't recommend using these as a edge beveler. I ended up with more of an L shape bevel because the top layer of the leather is softer so it cuts easier than the harder core.
These aren't the sort of sentimental artist's tool such as something with a nicely crafted wood handle might be but that's not what they're trying to be. They simply do what they are intended for and cut well. I'll update this review if I ever run into durability issues or the cutting element wears out prematurely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Fix for Waterproof Pants B/F Trip to Patagonia. Great tape, perfect to reinforce seams of waterproof pants. I had a pair of 15-year old waterproof pants (shell) that I had used once or twice. I needed a pair of pants in Patagonia/Tierra del Fuego and, rather than buy new pants for just a couple of days, bought this tape to reinforce the old tape on the seams, which were peeling. The tape was easy to apply--didn't even use scissors, was able to tear it into large strips by hand (but they were jagged and larger than if I had used scissors)--and I waited until I was on the trip to apply it (ran out of time beforehand!). The tape sealed well and withstood slightly wet, windy and cold conditions. We didn't have any torrential downpours so I don't know how the tape would have held up in worse weather but my guess is that it would have worked fine given the great seal. Also, one pack wasn't enough to tape all of the seams (women's small). It probably would have taken a few packs to get complete coverage. In the photo, the old tape is opaque. This tape, which I applied over the old tape, is clear and you should be able to pick it out in the photos. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good quality Stencil Brush . This is a very good Quality Stencil Brush. It has densely packed bristles and works very well to apply paint to stencils without bleeding under the stencil edges. I use it in a circular motion. there was a hair or two at first but they all do that. just run your fingers through it a time or two in order to remove the bristles left by manufacturing. it cleans up easily and maintains it's shape after use, washing and drying. the ergonomic shaped handle and smooth lacquered wood handle makes it comfortable to use for long stretches. I especially like the compact size good for female size hands. I highly recommend this brush. I would have given it 5 stars but I would have liked to see the flat end of the bristles more uniformly cut.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bristle-Stencil-Brush-1-34/dp/B004BNNL6C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bristle Stencil Brush-1"</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
appearance only, not protective. So we needed book covers and this was an opportunity so I got them. We ordered these as well as the primary colored opnes. When they arrived, they were easy to put on my the textbooks. They stretch and fit fine. We liked the built in book mark. They don't seem well made though and one fell apart in less than a week. The thing is its like wrapping a book in a thin cheap shirt. So the cover won't actually do a good job of protecting the book from spills or what not. liquid will have no trouble going through the fabric. He can't doodle on it, that would go through. So the only thing I could see these being for is looks, but they don't look great. So they cover the books, but its rather pointless. They are just ok.
I received this item free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
drives points fine, bad handle. LOL, based on reviews this seems hate it or love it. I bought it because the price was good. It's. Always driven points for me with no trouble. However not long after buying it I was using, squeezed the handle to drive in a point, and when I let go the handle stayed in the up or squeezed shut position. I tried on and off for weeks to get the handle to release. I did manage 2-3 times, but each time I squeezed it it stayed shut again.
Finally, one day, I tapped the handle with a hammer, and that released it.
So now my routine for using it is:
1) drive in a point
2) whack the handle with a hammer
3) drive in a new point
4) whack it again
This is crazy, and I imagine one day I'll whack it too hard and break it. So I will give it three points as it works OK for driving points, but clearly not well made. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for work and scrapbooking. I LOVE this handy tool. I love to scrapbook and I'm always looking for good deals on double sided tape - it's not cheap and you always get a little cartridge with small amounts of adhesive so its very costly. This gun may be expensive but it pays for itself with the tape. Refills are 2 rolls for $6 and each roll goes on forever.
My original purchase was for work. We have to tape receipts down to sheets of paper so that we can scan them. Taping over receipts with regular tape, to adhere them to the paper doesn't work. The ink disappears on the are the tape touches. This method is much better and more reliable. I loved it so much that I purchased one for my home for my scrapbooking and another two for my coworkers who have to deal with receipts as well. Everyone is so happy with this new method of adhering receipts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just Enough Stick. I am a frugal crafter, (not to be confused with cheap.. *ahem*). When I can find a less expensive way to accomplish the end product... I take it! That was my disclaimer to say that this was honestly my first transfer tape purchase, so I can't compare to other brands. I have used painters tape, lined letters up by peeling the bottom edge up a tad and sticking to a silicone mat... putting that against the wall and adhering the letters to wall. If we were born with three hands and all my projects were in a straight line that would not be a bad way to go....
But, alas, I have two hands vinyl projects that are sort of scattered around the wall.
When I was given the chance to try out this product for a discount and write up my opinion I jumped on it. I will never go back. These are the things I like:
the size... the 12 inches by as long as I want will accommodate any project. My cricut and silhouette cut up to 12 inches wide, so no one item will be wider without being pieced. Now that I have the luxury of transfer tape... with a grid, no less, I will go read up on tutorials and check out you tube videos on best way to line up larger projects.
the grid... easy line up. not kidding this alone makes it worth it
the stickiness.. they call this medium, I have never tried low tack or high tack or even medium tack but that does sound about right. It has less tack than the vinyl adhesive, so the vinyl pieces stay on the wall when I lift the transfer tape with the use of the little rubbing tool I use to smooth the vinyl cut out to surfaces. It has enough tack to lift the pieces off the surface and hold them in place when peeling off the backing. Also, enough stick was left to reuse. yay.
the price.. for the price, even the full price... of this transfer tape, I am convinced that this is a definite improvement over any of my attempts to get around purchasing transfer tape. I'm sure if I calculated out the cost it is even more cost effective than painters tape. I can cut off a piece and give ready to apply decorative vinyl pieces to people.
Like I said, this is my first experience with transfer tape, I am really glad I was able to try it out and report on my experience. Since I could not compare with other brands in experience, I compared pricing of products and this seems to be a whole lot of tape for a great price. If I run out of my 25 ft roll I see no reason not to repurchase for the full price, it works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm an experienced weaver and am trying to figure out a better way but so far. I did not buy this from Amazon but from a local yarn shop but am posting a review because buyers should beware. It is monumentally difficult to warp correctly, confusing to do and muscle-tiring as well. And then almost impossible to evenly tension as you wind the continuous warp. I'm an experienced weaver and am trying to figure out a better way but so far...???? The loom is also crudely constructed in the extreme, not worthy of Schacht, had no grooves of any kind to hold the warp in place so it slides around, making everything worse. And it appears completely unfinished, despite advertising an "oiled maple" finish. It does not come with the stand; you have to pay a ridiculous amount for that as well, just for two pieces of flat wood with screws. Get something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My preference, never used medium blend. What's to say. I'm happy in the heat of Vegas Amzl got the items here and the bricks aren't cooked. Another six pounds! Should last a month ha. I'm curious what the medium blend is, however I find firm to be perfectly useable in all situations. Clay softener is needed if the clay has gone hard but becomes like sculpt original and then I'd assume like medium blend while you work, but it's best when it's just hand conditioned. Holds strong and holds details. Medium blend seems like it would have a place over original, so I may pick up a few pounds of it and see if it's easier with certain things that need weight but are easier to leave softer tool marks. Either way I'll always stick with firm. Or monster clay | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Celtic Love Knot Valentine's Bracelets. These are the perfect size for making celtic love knot bracelets. For whatever insane reason, I decided that was what I was doing for my son's and daughter's class Valentine's this year. It took a very long time to finish them all but overall I am very pleased with how they looked. It's worth noting that these are of variable thicknesses, the spring green is very, very thin, and the blue is the thickest. The brown is really stiff. And the white is kinda dingy in one package from rubbing against the colors next to it. It's not enough to be upset about it but if you're looking for pristine white, order just white. In case you're doing the same thing, I highly recommend ordering an extra package beyond what you think you'll need. My instructions said I'd only need 12" per bracelet and I ended up needing more like 16" so I had to go to local craft store to buy more, and they did not have the proper thickness for making these. They look too bulky and I had a really tough time getting them to "lay" right, spending probably 4x the amount of time per bracelet and not even 1/4 as happy with the outcome. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the blades were very dull out of the box and had to be resharpened . I purchased this awl kit as my first foray into leatherworking and it does serve its purposes. The kit comes with 4 different blades that can be interchanged with the handle. All 4 tips are serviceable and will get the job done. However I found it difficult to change the tips out without a significant amount of force.
In addition, the blades were very dull out of the box and had to be resharpened before they could be properly used. I was unable to puncture a 4 oz piece of leather without significant force. This will cause the leather to warp and cause your stitching to align incorrectly so these do need to be properly taken care of first before setting out on your project.
If I had to purchase this tool again, I would definitely upgrade to a higher quality awl. However, as a beginner leatherworker who is unsure if this will be a long term investment, this tool will adequately fulfill your needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
addicting once you get started. This was purchased on a whim form y 7 year old son. I just needed a filler present to make it even for my kids. It obviously wasn't his favorite gift, because he's a boy... and he was more excited about his sports gifts. But a while after the novelty of the new toys wore off and we needed a quite time activity during the school break we opened up the loom to give it a shot.
I was very impressed with the loom, it is nice and sturdy. I had to help my 7yr old the first time get started and tie the yarn when he switched from color to color. The instructions were not very helpful with the actual weaving part. I had to look online for beginning weaving instructions and found a lot of helpful resources. This is definitely something I would purchase again. I use it, my 7 year old, and even my 12 year old uses it. We bought some really fun colors of yarn with different textures and thicknesses. It's addicting if you get started, there are so many possibilities to make wall hangings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you have a K40 laser buy this now, You will LOVE it. I keep a box on hand at all times. Less than $1 a sheet. If you have a K40 or other blue box Chinese laser cutter then you will LOVE this plywood.
The sheet fits inside the K40 and just under the exhaust vent without any modification to the laser cutter and without any cutting of the plywood.
With CorelLaser you can engrave and cut at the same time. With this plywood and a stock K40 run engrave on about 10mA at 9mm/s. For cutting run about 15-20ma at 3mm/s for two passes. Works like a charm!
***If you are running an upgraded K40 with an 18mm lens and air assist your settings will be different***
I have used this for pen boxes, Christmas ornaments, wood business cards, and MANY others.
Worth every penny. It works out to less than $1 a sheet!
I made small item storage bins like you would get from Harbor Freight. Mine cost .50 a piece for small ones and $1 for big ones. Then I made cabinet (out of MDF) to hold them.
I LOVE this plywood.
Buy it now. You will not regret it.
{This is NOT a reimbursed/ compensated/ reduced cost review of any kind in any way} | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AMAZING. I was really worried about finding a product that would really work, was affordable, and was easy enough for me to get right. After a lot of research, I ordered this one and I couldn't be more pleased (and relieved!!)
My large dog tore an expensive leather bench with his hind claw--about a 3 inch tear with fraying. It was pretty bad... At first glance it looks complicated to figure out the paint mixing and all of the steps. But after beginning the process, I realized it was super simple! You just have to be sure to follow each step to the letter, take your time, and be patient.
You begin by placing a little cloth in to the tear and gluing it together. The mix the paint--which is really a compound that dries quickly into a leather-type filler material. The kit includes an empty dish to mix your colors in, and keep the compound moist between coats or if you have to walk away from the project for awhile.
I wound up doing about 8 coats, so the first few were perfect for simply filling in the huge tear and finding out the right color mix. I used a hair dryer in between coats so the whole project went quickly.
My only advice would be this--don't sand a huge area--just sand the immediate area because whatever you sand, you will have to cover with compound.
My bench looks perfect! You can tell that it was repaired, but there is no more tear and if you were not looking for the patched area, you wouldn't see it right away. I LOOOOOOOVE this product!!!! Don't be afraid to try it-it seriously can save a piece of furniture!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product-- irons on well, careful of user error. I love the product but a couple tips if you use it;
1. it has a built in transfer paper, which means you lay out your writing exactly as you want it to be iron'd on (spacing wise)... which means you waste a lot of paper. I thought I could get by with one roll, but after a couple mistakes and spacing I needed 3. You could just not use the transfer paper feature, but it's quite nice
2. It's easy to mess up the cuts-- maybe it's just me, but I was trying to save us much of it as I could, and it can be hard to estimate exactly where the cricut will start cutting, so I chopped the top off a few of my words.
3. You need to remember to flip the whole words, not just the letters. I use the SCAL program, and when I clicked the flip button, it just did the letters... which doesn't actually translate well with the transfer paper.
4. Make sure when you put fabric in between the iron and the decal, it doesn't have any color. I accidentally bled some color onto my white shirt froma scarf i used.
I can't speak to the long lasting-ness of it. My friend used a product like this (not sure if it was this one) and it didn't seem to like getting washed a few times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Spectacular product. I am a stained glass artist and use this to patina lead/tin solder. I love the color this patina turns the solder. I don't typically like the stark blackness of black patina, so this is a really nice alternative. It looks like the solder would look after decades of oxidation. It is also great when you do repairs on a lead came panel as it will darken the solder to match the color of the lead to make the repair spots almost unnoticeable. When working with any patina, to get a successful reaction, you have to be sure the metal you are applying the patina to has been completely cleaned of any coatings, dirt, residues, oxidation, adhesives, or anything else that may be on the surface. If you don't properly clean the metal, the patina won't be touching the metal and can't react with it. I suspect that this was the problem with many of the negative reviews for this product - even if the metal looks clean, it probably isn't and needs to be thoroughly cleaned before applying patina. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
When all other adhesives fail. This has been my rescue adhesive when all others won't stick. That's because this also bonds plastic and rubber. It fills voids in rough surfaces and it's elastic enough that it won't break loose from vibration. While at the same time - this is amazingly strong. I just used it to glue the edge of the rubber sole back on to my favorite leather shoes. I also used it to glue the rubber absorber onto the diving board concrete support, insulation onto metal ducts, and countless other home repair jobs. It gets dry enough so I don't have to hold the pieces together after about 5 minutes. The only thing this is not ideal for is precision assembly for tiny objects because of the powerful and wide spray pattern. However I must admit I've also used it that way while cleaning up the excess overspray. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looses its tackiness when repositioned. The can doesn't say anywhere on it that the product allows repositioning! It also doesn't say the adhesive can be removed with soap and water. I don't know why other reviewers said these things. Maybe the formula has been changed? The can does say on the back, "To remove adhesive-Dry Clean"! This is my first experience with 505 and it might be my last! I tried repositioning and was not happy that it lost its tackiness and I thus had to re-spray. This caused me to use up the whole 12.4oz can on a twin size quilt. I do find the adhesive is more easily removed off my hands with soap and water than my preferred Dritz brand in the red can, which may indicate to me at this point that the 505 adhesive will come out in the wash, I don't know yet though. I would hate to have to dry clean all my quilts. I would suggest getting your positioning right the first time and using this on smaller projects, or individual quilt blocks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Larger than standar sized paper. These are like giant stickers. They are all one color, and sticky all over one side. Peel back the paper to reveal the sticky coating when you are ready to apply it.
The stickiness is permanent. You want to be careful when adhering it to something, as you will not find it to be very forgiving if you make a mistake.
Because these are a little longer than standard sized paper, (these are 8.5'" X 12", rather than 8.5" X 11") they won't fit in the drawers I already have for standard sized scrapbooking paper.
It was disappointing to have to find a larger space (like my 12 X 12 drawers which I have few of) to store them for use.
I don't have one of those machines that will cut out custom shapes for you, so I can't comment on how well it works for that.
They are very versatile sheets though, as the video shows. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is the housing needed for deep cut blades. I noticed a lot of people were wondering if the housing was actually needed in order to use the deep cut blades or not, and it was something I was wondering also. So initially, I only bought the deep cut blades without the housing and used them with the regular housing that came with my cricut explore air 2. They fit fine in the regular housing and the machine is able to use It, HOWEVER, while I was trying to cut 2mm craft foam with it, no matter how much I adjusted the settings, it wouldn't cut all the way through.
So I finally decided to buy the deep cut housing since this was needed for client work, and once I switched it, It had no problem at all cutting all the way through. So to answer anyone who may have that same question, it can technically work with the regular housing, but there is a possibility that it won't cut all the way through or cut as well. For me personally, It was definitely needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I liked the old model better. The Fiskars 9911 model pictured with this listing is the older version of these same scissors -- which is the reason I chose to purchase them here. However, it appears that Fiskars no longer produces the version pictured. They new model has been redesigned to be more "ergonomic" I suppose... but the slide lock mechanism on the new models isn't located in the same spot which makes it slightly less convenient for me large hands. Also, the lock on the new model tends to slip forward when cutting and hinders the range of the scissors and will occasionally slip back and let the scissors open when they are in my holster.
All in all I have always been happy with the Fiskars scissors -- the blades stay sharp and the cutting action is smooth -- but as with some other products in the past (think "New Coke") the older model is superior to the newer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Neat Concept Product. When I saw this item on Amazon, I immediately put 3 into my cart and purchased it. I love the concept of this item, portable scissors with a cover. Although I have not used any of my 3 pairs of scissors, I carry one in my work bag, I have one in my sale ad/coupon holder and I have one saved "just in case."
Upon closer inspection of the item, it appears that it is cheaply made with a singe wire that keeps the scissors open and this wire also holds the whole scissors together! But the good part is that this wire is what keeps the scissors open and ready for use when you remove the cover because there is no finger holes to open and close the blades! Note: I pinched my hand in the handle part of the scissors as I was testing out the item. This seems like a great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hit or Miss Binding, But Still a Favourite. I first came across the Flexi-Sketch line when I purchased <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/the-larger-version/dp/1561529575/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">the larger version</a> of this sketchbook. I purchased this one because I wanted something more portable, plus I love square sketchbooks.
This is basically a small replica of the larger sketchbook, but there was one huge difference: the quality of the binding glue. Of the two sketchbooks I bought, one's cover came off completely. And when I say "completely", I mean my sketchbook was in two pieces: its cover and its interior pages. I had to get some <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/PVA-bookbinding-adhesive/dp/B0025U109S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">PVA bookbinding adhesive</a> to fix it.
That out of the way, here's the rundown:
The sketchbook covers are quite flexible, allowing you to completely fold the front cover around the back to better work on a single page. Both front and back covers have flaps which can serve as page markers or as makeshift folders (I use a binder clip along the bottom edge to make sure the ephemera doesn't slip out).
The binding is stitched--several small signatures sewn together--which allows it to lay relatively flat regardless of the page it's opened to. The only downside is that it's glued to the cover, rather than stitched, and the glue's sturdiness seems to be hit or miss as I mentioned above.
The paper quality is ideal for dry media (graphite, charcoal, pastel, &c.). It's smooth, but not quite as smooth as premium illustration paper. Erasing on this paper is a dream since it doesn't degrade and I've taken an eraser to it very aggressively multiple times in the same spot. This paper can even handle some light washes. I've used acrylic (sometimes primed with gesso), watercolour pencils/inks, multiple layers of mixed media, and a few other experimental wet media and the paper hasn't buckled as badly as in some (mixed media) sketchbooks I've paid twice as much for. But as much as I love the sketchbook, there are definitely some quibbles and other considerations.
The labeling is confusing. The cover flap says 75lb and 110gsm. The back says 110lb and the inside back flap says 110lb. Don't believe what the back cover flap says. The paper is 75lb white drawing paper. Period.
Also, it says you get 300 pages and while that's *technically* correct, you only get 150 sheets; the 300 pages assumes you'll be able to draw on both sides of the sheet. If you only intend to use light graphite, that's possible, but just about every other media will show through meaning you'd be hard-pressed to use both sides.
Although this book is smaller and more portable than the green one, it's still rather thick and while this is much easier for me to lug around in my (admittedly large) bag, it's definitely not a thin Moleskine--the weight is noticeable.
But again, I've found a winner. I love this book when I'm out and about, and the large green one when I'm at home. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No miracle adhesive here. Product will work fine if your floor base is clean and dry. But the secret is in application. I purchased a medium hard rubber hand roller to apply my second time around, first time some of them came up. You must roll this material down from the beginning while holding the remaining up and off the floor. My shower base had a slight "not smooth" surface texture that required the roller to get the strip adhesive into the small "dents" on the surface. The original manufacturer of the shower base made it with the least amount of anti-slip texture but when it was wet and soapy there was a possibility of a slip and fall. Conclusion: get yourself a medium hard hand roller (sold on Amazon named Marshaltown, I believe) and you can get the material stuck into the small imperfections some floors have. Seems to be a good functional product but the adhesive is no super glue and needs help sticking! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would definitely recommend. My daughter has quite the high standards for the rubbe rband bracelet industry and their products ;) and she LOVED this set! The box is sturdy, has a great amount of compartments and she delightedly noted that she could reposition the partitions if she so chose to. She also felt the rubber bands themselves were of a better quality as they were "soft" and not the rough, sticky kind you find sometimes. The fact that it came pre sorted and with all the extra "goodies" (charms, clips, etc) also rated extremely high in her opinion. We both agreed the price was more than reasonable as well. Came on time with 0 issues. Would definitely recommend! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely perfect for what I wanted. Absolutely perfect for what I wanted. I have a Big Shot & use framelits & thinlits that are always loose in their envelopes because the adhesive on the cardboard backings doesn't work after using them a couple times. My friend saw the suggestion of using magnetic paper for keeping them in place, so I ordered this product. By the way, this is NOT paper .... it's much thicker ........ about as thick as 3 sheets of cardstock. The way I used it is to adhere it to the original thin cardboard backings inside the framelits & thinlits envelopes. Some people just get rid of the cardboard, but I found that I used far less magnetic paper doing it my way because I could piece together 2 or 3 smaller pieces to fill the cardboard. And that is the reason I only used 1 pkg of magnetic paper instead of the THREE that I ordered! Oh, well. I'm sure I'll find other uses for it. By the way, another suggestion I came across is to cover the side of your cabinet or shelving or whatever, so you can just keep all your thinlits & framelits out in the open. I happen to prefer keeping them in the envelopes, but I think that's a neat idea. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
theres better out there. When you're new to the leather working hobby the prices of tools may kind of scare you. Which is probably why you are looking at this set. It'll get you by until you can afford better tools. But they are frustrating to use. The older tools are better and make it easier to imprint on the leather where as these you've really got to put some effort into the tooling.
I would suggest looking at some projects and figuring out which tools you will use the most like the basket stamp, bevelers, shaders and backgrounders. When you figure out the ones you'll use the most buy the nicer ones one piece at a time, avoid this set if you can.
Not a terrible set but I wish I'd had someone tell me I was wasting my money before I purchased these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These scissors make cutting fabric as easy as cutting soft butter with a butter knife. I sew children's clothes and christening/baptismal gowns. These scissors make cutting fabric as easy as cutting soft butter with a butter knife! The action is precise and effortless, even when cutting heavier upholstery weight material. I've also found them easy to use when cutting multiple fabric layers of the same pattern template. When cutting silks and fine fabrics, there are no snags--the edges are sharp and very well aligned. Even if you do not do a lot of sewing, you'll want to add these to your collection. I agree with the manufacturer's recommendations to keep them the scissors in the box when you are not using them--it makes it far less inviting for a spouse or children to use them on paper (horrifying to use fabric scissors on paper!). I'm so particular with these scissors that I have a different pair to use for cutting patterns. These are truly my go-to scissors. These would make a very nice gift for the seamstress/sewer/designer in your life in addition to getting a pair for yourself! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
love, love. love, love, love the Cut'n'Boss. Received this morning and it's working perfectly. I have the original EBosser from when they were first released a few years ago and love it too. I had been thinking about upgrading and getting a new die cutting machine for a few weeks and had almost decided to get another brand but at the last minute it hit me in the head that I do not want to sit there pressing a button to make it work. So why not stay with what I know to work perfectly (for me). I like not having to use so many platforms in the Cut'n'Boss which makes it a little lighter to handle. I have arthritis in my hands and they are very weak so this is the best machine for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
fantastic product. while this product says it is good for simple application, I have used an iron to melt the product to the material. it works great. this works ok without using the iron but with the iron, I have to pull with quite a bit of effort to get even the smallest part of the patches off. this stuff works so well, I bought more of them. if it only costs me about a dollar to apply each patch I can live with that. if you want permanent application of any patch especially a large 12 inch like on the back of my coat, I would then have it professionally sewn on. if you are cutting parts off on piece to apply a patch, don't throw away the scraps... they can be used on other projects to fill gaps when you don't enough patches to fill the back of another patch... I have used liquid glues and had to hand sew patches in the past, but this product (with my added ironing) has provided me a very satisfactory job the other products have not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't ship in cold weather. When I got my first bottle of Gem-Tac, which was delivered to my post office box, it was very thick, like a paste. I asked other customers on line if that is what the consistency was supposed to be like, and the response was it should be similar to Elmer's glue. I talked with the customer service department at amazon, and they shipped out another bottle. This bottle was shipped to my house, so it was waiting for me in the garage when I got home from work. I live in Minnesota, and we've had a very cold winter. It was FROZEN and bubbling out of the cover. And once it thawed it, again, was paste-like. Would I order it again? Only if it's summertime! Apparently this glue cannot freeze! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, no complaints at all . I'm new to heat embossing, so I wanted to try out some different colors and types of powders without investing too much in "full size" jars of the stuff. I ended up purchasing a couple of samplers containing small amounts of a bunch of different colors, and this was one of the samplers I purchased.
I'm VERY happy with it. It's pretty clear from the color of each small jar what the color is - green usually means green, blue means blue, purple purple, etc. To help manage the powder as I worked with it, I took a tip from a friend who has been doing this a long time, and emptied the jar into a small disposable plastic container. I then used small plastic spoons, one for each color, to get the powder onto the stamped image. When I was done, I just used a small piece of scrap card stock rolled and taped into a "funnel" to get the powder back into the jar. No mess, no fuss.
My first project was a stamped peacock feather, and I used 4 different colors from this powder set. It turned out BEAUTIFUL! It doesn't take much to cover the image, and this powder is good quality, so it adheres evenly to the Versamark clear ink. It melts nicely into really gorgeous metallic and pearl raised colors.
Very happy with this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and it has been a great wheel to learn to spin on. My first wheel is a Ashford Kiwi, and it has been a great wheel to learn to spin on, but I was at the point where I thought I needed a wheel with higher ratios. I wanted to treadle as fast as I had been on my Kiwi while drafting at the same rate, but wanted to add more twist to my yarn; to do that I needed a wheel with higher ratios. I also wanted one that was more portable than the Kiwi; the Kiwi is quite portable, don't get me wrong, I just wanted a wheel I could pack up in case I took it on longer trips. The Ashford Joy provides both the higher ratios plus the portability. The bag is quite sturdy. I also wanted a double treadle like I have with the Kiwi, so the Joy gave me that option as well. And since I already have an Ashford wheel, I trusted this would be a good wheel as well. Part of my plan is that I would spin the singles on my Joy and then do all the plying on the Kiwi.
Using a wheel one is not familiar with is like driving a car that you haven't driven before. The basic concept is the same, but things might be in a slightly different place, which is the comparison with both the wheels I have. Once I got used to using the Joy, I was able to spin just as smoothly as I have with the Kiwi. I find with the Joy that I have to adjust the tension more than with my other wheel, to get it to the point where it's not pulling so bad.
Since I got the wheel, I've only taken it out once and without the bag to a crafting group I attend, and all I did was buckle it in to keep it from falling. The wheel is pretty easy to get it collapsed down for traveling and then set up again for use, which was another factor in my deciding to go with this wheel as opposed to another traveling wheel that looked like it took a great deal longer to collapse down and set back up.
Mine came fully assembled, and all that needed to be done was set up the tension band on the bobbin. I found the instructions for that easy to follow. I've enjoyed using this wheel. If you're looking for a good wheel to use and that travels well, this is a good wheel to look into. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes Super Cute Tea Cup Candles. Instructions are provided and it is so quick and easy! It only takes an hour to make and to make clean up easy, I would put down aluminum foil and wrap it up and throw it away whenever I'm done. I love it. I've made some candles and gave them out as gifts, and it feels so personalized. I would go to the local resale store to look for some cute tea cups. Definitely gotten a lot of compliments. Sustainability and zero VOC (Volitile Organic Compounds) are important to me and because these are soy based, it was definitely the main selling point. However, I am unsure about the scents and their chemical composition as to whether or not they emit VOCs. Overall this is great and I am already running out of the 4 lbs of wax they provide in the kit. Would definitely order more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They make the cut. The Stanley Piranha Scissors are eight inches long and have nonstick blades. The blades are stainless steel and have a dual edge blade angle. There is a ruler etched onto one blade for easy measuring while cutting. The blades are adjustable. The handle is ergonomically designed with a cushioned grip and finger rest for controlled cutting.
One of my hobbies is beading necklaces and I am always looking for not only a good pair of scissors to cut through elastic, beading wire, etc. but a ruler to measure how much wire I need to tie off at the beginning and end of the necklace. These scissors give me both things I need. They easily cut through anything I need for my beading projects and the built in ruler comes in quite handy. In addition to beading projects, I have used these scissors to cut wrapping paper, open sealed cardboard boxes, cut through plastic binding, and more. They worked perfectly each time. The nonstick feature also works well there is no tape on the blades after cutting through packing tape. The ergonomically designed handle also works well - my wrist sometimes hurt if I use scissors for a long time but that didn't happen with this pair of scissors/
I really like the Stanley Piranha Scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pricey, but beautiful quality and indispensable for Metal Earth models. I've used this for the following Metal Earth models: Kinkakuji, the T4 tank, the Hayabusa space probe (maybe not Metal Earth, but the same genre). I've not used it for photoetch yet, but since the Metal Earth models are thicker and heavier metal sheets, this bending tool has shown that it can handle thicker gauge sheets.
The price of this tool comes from its manufacture. It's not molded; it's machined aluminum. With the precise, straight edge and multitude of teeth it can fold just about anything. Boxes are easy since I can use a tooth to keep folding pieces that already have right angle folds.
If I were to do anything different, i might buy the 8" tool instead, since I have a project coming up where I will need to fold the Eduard photoetch boom for the Hasegawa Voyager model. It still has small teeth for smaller box-like parts, but will be able to fold long pieces like that boom. I suppose that I could use a metal straight edge, clamped to a flat surface, to fold longer pieces. But, again, you won't have that nice machined precision edge that the Small Shop tool offers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fabulous Product. I love this product. I have been able to repair beautiful (and old) figurines that I was unable to repair with super glue. I repaired a small cupid figurine that I inherited from my mother. One of the wings came off in a move and it would not stick on with any other glue I tried. Then Bondic entered my life. As you can see from my photos... the right wing was broken and because of a chipped piece that disappeared somewhere, it had a very small surface to attach it to the body. No other glue would hold it. I used Bondic and it has stayed this way for years. Even though I was not perfect in the way it set, you can see that it doesn't matter when it's on the shelf. Nobody can tell unless they get up and examine it very, very closely...which no one ever does. In the meantime it's a wonderful celebration of my mom, who passed away many years ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Save your money. Save your money, it bleeds. I burnished the tape twice to be sure it was on the paper as best as possible. This tape had "lines" on it that reminded me of duct tape but when pulled from the roll this were no longer visible. I compared three tapes for a project. I am making an extensive color chart for all of my watercolors for value, intensity and mixing colors. I need a lot of tape for this project so testing different kinds of "artist tape" or delicate surface painters tape was the best way to find which would better suit my needs.
I compared this Scotch 1/8" "artist tape", 3M 2080 (blue) 1/8" tape and 3M 2090 (blue) 1/8" tape. The 3M brand is for delicate surface painters masking tape. The picture below will show you my results with the three tapes.
The noticeable difference between these tapes when using them:
Scotch Artist Tape 1/8" - on the roll you can see faint lines but when pulled from the roll they disappear. This tape is plastic and tearing it is not hard but instead of a tear it is like pulling on a thin plastic grocery bag and the adhesive is no longer active where the tape was stretched from trying to "tear" or pull the tape. applying it was easy and the adhesive was a nice tacky strength for watercolor paper. I knew that if it kept the paint from seeping underneath it would be a nice choice (if the price wasn't so high for such a little roll) I paid just over $5 with prime shipping.
3M 2080 (1/8") and 2090 (1/8"), both I paid under $3 with prime shipping. 3m 2070 and 2090 were very similar with only a few noticeable differences. Both blue in color the 2090 was slightly darker and tackier than the 2080. Both were very easy to tear and easy to lay down. I burnished the corners of the tape were they overlapped. Just with the scotch artist tape I burnished each brand exactly the same except I did it twice for the Scotch tape because I didn't feel good adhesion like the others until the second time around.
I used 140 lb Cold Press watercolor paper and different values with a Cobalt blue deep.
I decided to use the 3M 2090 for Cold Press and the 2080 when I need to use Hot Press because it is again slightly less tacky and from testing that particular one on the smooth surface it gave me the results I needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little glue gun! I love mine. I have had this glue gun for almost two years now and, though I have a number of others, this one is my favorite. I have used it for hours at a time on paper flower projects. Yes, you'll use up batteries, but I view that as the reason I chose to use this glue gun in the first place. If I wanted to have to deal with a cord, I wouldn't have purchased a "cordless" glue gun. I just carry extra batteries with me when I plan to use it for several hours at a time. Yes, it takes a little longer than a corded glue gun to heat up. But that's not an issue for me either. I am not going to do my crafts at the speed of light. I am teaching classes now and am buying a few more of these. I don't have to worry about electrical outlets, extension cords and tripping hazards. It is a perfect gun for working with paper. Still hot enough to burn the fingers if you're not careful and heats mini glue sticks to perfect temperature for quick drying action. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful Scissors. Comfortable. Precise. Sharp. Still Cut Like New After Two Years of Heavy Use. My wife sews professionally. She does alterations, repairs, and custom sewing. She stays pretty busy at it, sewing for at least 4 hours nearly every week day.
Like many others have mentioned, for a long time we both thought that Gingher scissors were the best. We were loyal to Gingher. Grandma has a wonderful pair of Gingher scissors. But for several years Cindy was unhappy with every one of several new pair of Gingher scissors. Twice we sent scissors in to Gingher for servicing, but they came back no better than when we sent them. They will variously grab in spots, not cut at the very ends of the blades, or be hard to close.
Cindy had finally resorted to using a pair of $10 Fiskar scissors, which weren't great, but they cut better than the Gingher's.
Wanting to help her with this problem, and after reading so many positive reviews, I took it upon myself to order her a pair of Kai Dressmaker Shears that cost $22 back then. She was so happy with them that I quickly ordered three different pair of Kai: the 5-1/2 embroidery scissors, these 8-inch Professional shears; and the 10-inch Professional Shears.
Cindy is thrilled with all of them. She says, They are comfortable to use. They require very little force to cut even heavy fabrics. And they cut the sheerest fabrics just as well. They are sharp, smooth, and cut well right out to the tips of the blades.
I posted our first review of the 8-inch Dressmaker Shears two years ago. Since then Cindy has been using all four pair of her Kai scissors nearly every day. She keeps these 8-inch Professional Shears at her sewing machine. She keeps the 8-inch Dressmaker Shears at the ironing board. She uses the embroidery scissors for snipping thread at the sewing machine. And she keeps the 10-inch Professional scissors for when she needs to cut bulk fabric.
Cindy says, For two years now Ive been using these scissors every day. The three larger pair cut just as well as when they were new. Only recently, the embroidery scissors have gotten to where they don't cut so well on the last inch of the tips where I use them constantly to snip thread. Its finally time to spend another $17 for a new pair of those.
I asked her if she thought these Professional series shears were worth almost 4 times the cost of the Dressmaker Shears. Cindy says, If I only had the cheaper ones, I would be very happy. But I really like the Professional Shears. They feel more precise, and smooth, and the grip is nicer. I still want both.
A few months after Cindy started using the Kai scissors even Grandma abandoned her Ginghers. About her Kai scissors she says, Wow. Now I cant imagine not having them.
Im sorry if our effusiveness sounds a little too much like a Walton Family story, but I don't know any other way to try to communicate how good we judge these scissors to be. It is so satisfying to find a really great tool at a reasonable price. Its just a shame that they aren't made in America. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You're going to love this sticky board. I purchased 2 squares for above my desk in the kitchen. Blends in great with the color of my walls but even if it didn't it wouldn't matter as it's almost completely covered with calendars, schedules and pictures. Then we decorated my daughter's room and decided to order 4 more squares and put it up on her wall and she has it covered with all of her friends pictures, cute little notes, pis from magazines. It looks great. We just used 4 very small pieces of some type of tape on each corner to "hang" the sticky board. The tape we used on the back is something from 3M, anyway, it doesn't pull off the paint when you remove it. The back of the board is not sticky so it doesn't ruin your walls. Our interior decorator stopped by and wanted to know all about this product, she really liked it. It's a good thing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Part A arrived too hard. I waited a couple of weeks to try making new molds with this product. I was very excited about it and really it was a splurge, since it does cost a pretty penny.
I mixed everything and made a small mold to test it out but everything came out wrong.
Seeing as it was my first time working with Oomoo I decided to try again thinking I had done something wrong on my end, but it was like working with sludge and the silicone rubber stuck to the small items I was trying to make molds out of.
Finally, after watching a few videos I realized part A of the compound got to me already past its prime. I figured I'd just return it and get a new batch, but of course I missed the return deadline by a coupe of days. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for saving finished puzzles to frame. I use this as a puzzle saver. It is perfect for that. This comes in different sheens, but I like the matte version for puzzles I intend to frame. This product is a bit thick, and will leave brush marks in the surface; however, I have found that diluting it to a more liquid consistency creates a smoother surface. I put parchment paper (kitchen variety) under the completed puzzle and "paint" the surface with Mod Podge. Once it is dry (it is white and dries clear), I do another coat. After a total of three dried coats, I flip the puzzle over and do the the back. The multiple coats will seal the puzzle piece seams in front and prevent leak through when you do the back. It looks great and creates a frameable piece of art. The Mod Podge dries perfectly clear and does not yellow. It is great stuff.
Don't worry if it looks like some puzzle pieces absorb too much moisture with the first coat, and darken at the edges. When the glue dries, the puzzle pieces do too and the dark edges go away. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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