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Great Beginnner Set. These wood carving chisels are well made, and great for beginners. The 15 chisels this set comes with are all different for different purposes so you can do just about any job needed with these. The handles are made of wood which is a nice touch and they are easy to hold and will not slip out of your hand easily. The blades are made from high quality stainless steel which is nice, but you do have to sharpen them. These chisels are very sturdy and well made so you don't have to worry about them not being able to do the job necessary of them. I am very pleased with these chisels in both how well they are made and how well they work. I received this product at a highly discounted price in exchange for a detailed and honest review, and I hope it helps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, but unsure of quality. I was intrigued by the concept of titanium finish scissors, and since one cannot have to many pairs around the house, I ordered this one. I find them to be very sharp, with good features and comfortable hold, but with some manufacturing flaws (that do not interfere with the main purpose of the scissors).
The scissors have a plastic handle, with steel blades that are "bonded" to a titanium finish.
Positive:
+ Very sharp, and they do a great job of cutting.
+ Comfortable to hold.
+ The pivot adjusts with a phillips screw driver, which means one can adjust the tension of the blades.
+ The Titanium blades are pretty much impervious to the sticky on scotch tape, so these would be great for working with wrapping packages and that sort of thing.
+ Lifetime warranty.
Negative:
- One of the two pairs of scissors has appears to have poorly bonded titanium on a single side of one of the blades; the surface is mottled, and it is not just some surface contaminant - it will not come off. How... Read more | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No instructions & few chips but good color. These chips are not my favorite. There were no instructions included in the kit so I had to guess how many chips to add to each batch of candles I made. Most of the time I added too few.
If you want a deep, vibrant color you should add about 4-6 chips for every 12 Oz of wax. Unfortunately there are only 6 chips included in each packet so you can at most make one vibrant candle and one pale.
The candles I made had a beautiful color that was throughout, however I did notice some separation over time. I'm not sure if this was due to an error on my part or due to the chips. I was okay with the pale colors as I was making candles as gifts but when I purchase my next candle coloring kit I will be trying out liquids. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No more tangles. I recently started to knit and have progressed from the basic acrylic selections from supercenters to the more luxurious wools, bamboo, and silk blends available in yarn specialty stores and online sites. However, most (if not all) of these higher end yarns come twisted in a braid known as a "hank." I'd never dealt with a hank before but found out that you have to wind them yourself...usually into a ball...before knitting. I purchased a few and tried to wind by hand, with the help of some online tutorials. Good for about 3/4 of the way and then tangle city. Tried again. Same result, except this time it was about 1/2 way there. Just in those two attempts, I lost countless yards of yarn and $$$. Then, at a local yarn shop, the owner asked me if I wanted her to wind my purchases. I said yes and she pulled out a ball winder and swift and was done in no time. So I browsed a bit, purchased a swift, and ordered this winder.
It arrived today and setup was a snap. Just place the cone on top and twist to lock. I used my kitchen table, and the clamp went on easily, despite the table having bevelled edges. Placed my yarn on the swift, inserted the thread into the slit on top of the cone, threaded through the guide (make sure it's pulled out so it doesn't rub against the side of your yarn), and cranked away. I did two hanks. One was some Malabrigo yarn and the other was a hank of Cascade 220. The Cascade wound with nary a hitch, but the Malabrigio did stick at a couple of places. Not a problem because all it took was lifting a thread or two on the swift and that freed it up...which is one reason why I like the hand cranked version. As soon as the tension tightened up, I was able to feel it and stop to adjust. The Cascade came in at 220 yards, but every last piece was wound with no problem, though I was a tad bit worried because there wasn't too much space between the ball and the guide towards the end. To finish, I used a trick the nice yarn shopkeeper did: I folded the yarn tag and used it to insert into the center of the skin (sort of like an impromptu bobbin). Not only did it help to separate the sides, it's also a convenient way to keep track of color and dye lot information.
I'm extremely happy with my purchase as it took only a few minutes to complete each hank. I've posted pictures to let you see the setup and results.
No more tangles and wasted yardage! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Goat Milk Soap Mold. These molds have 3 cavities each and they are adorable! They are pretty heavy duty and a bit more pliable than other molds that i have used (which usually crack). When used properly, allowing the soaps to pop out easily. The only problem that I have come across is the empty area next to the 3rd cavity; it tends to droop a tad therefore I am at odds to keep them flat by keeping them upside down, yet aired when I turn them over to dry. Still, I love, love, love, love, love lovvvvve these molds. So, when are u making a silicone mold of this piece of art and in a 24-cavity that leaves a crisp product? 3 cavities at a time is very time-consuming--we want more, more, more--and in silicone!!! :>) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality. I ordered my first soy wax from here about a month or so ago, it was perfect. The first order came in two 10 pound bags. Then I recently placed a second order for my candles and the wax came in four five pound bags, the wax looked the same but once I poured my candles, keep in mind I made 35 candles in one setting the wax was just horrible and was not white like the first bags of wax I order a month or so ago. Very disappointed, this wax I received on my last order was very poor in quality and had an unusual color to it unlike the same wax I ordered before which came out white and didn't have tons of cracks in it! I will not be buying this product ever again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best product of all photo transfer mediums. I have been perfecting and doing photo transfers onto wood as well as many other things. This product has worked the best by far. I haven't found any other product that has done as well of a job as this does. Outstanding item. I highly recommend if you are looking to pursue craft ideas utilizing photo transfer. There are a ton of ways to do a photo transfer, as well as applying it to all different sorts of media. So far, I have found this product to do the best out of all the others with all the media that I personally have tried. I mainly do both color and black and white photo transfers onto wood. If you are interested in doing the same, I would recommend that you take a 60 grit piece of sand paper and roughly sand the surface that you will be transferring onto. Don't use too much. A little goes a long way. I also suggest using an old credit card to smooth away any bubbles that might appear. Happy Hobbying! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
excellent embossers & good value. I was happy to see Sizzix start producing embossing folders like these. ProvoCraft seemed to have the market cornered for quite a while. What I like about the plastic folders is that they produce a crisp embossed design because they press the cardstock or paper between a positive and a negative face of the design, making the resulting embossing very detailed. These should not be confused with the Sizzix Texturz, by the way--these aren't texture plates, they're folders which actually emboss images, not just add subtle texture to cardstock or paper.
One of the drawbacks and criticisms of the ProvoCraft folders was that the design wouldn't cover the entire front of an A2 size card. The large Sizzix folders do! At first glance they may appear to be more expensive than the ProvoCraft, but Sizzix has bundled these into groups of coordinating designs of various sizes so that you're often getting an A2 size embossing folder as well as some smaller ones, as with this set. With one set you have a great deal of versatility as far as being able to use and combine different, yet related, images. I have a number of these sets now and I like the designs. They work great, too, with the Big Shot or the Cuttlebug, and they add a nice finishing touch to cards or layouts. I recommend them highly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great - but easy to ruin by mistake. These worked GREAT for the one rag quilt I was able to use them for. Exactly as advertised and SUCH a difference from the prior quilts I've made and used regular scissors for the snipping. Totally worth the investment - BUT - do NOT use these for anything other than fabric, and do not try to sharpen them yourself. My husband thought they were small pruning shears and snipped a few VERY SMALL branches off of a plant and it completely dulled / ruined the blades. He realized his mistake and tried to sharpen them again by using a regular knife sharpener - but it did no good, I had to throw them away. I think they would have lasted a lot longer had I kept them with my sewing stuff and never let them touch anything except fabric. My mistake isn't really a reflection on the quality of the product, but I did only give it 3 stars because the packaging / inserts should probably be more clear about the fact that they should only ever be used for fabric, as well as give sharpening instructions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you have animals, this is the sharpest (literally) . If you have animals, this is the sharpest (literally) scissors I have ever seen. It cuts heavy animal hair with unbelievable ease for skiddish animals. I could not believe the ease of cut with these scissors and I ordered another. Be careful .... they are sharp beyond the sharpest scissors you have ever used or my name is not Ischcabibble. Ha!, Jeff Kirby.
PS --- this was a life saver when cutting the hair on an abused and abandoned dog. I have been an animal rescuer for more than 47 years. It was impossible to use battery operated or electric clippers that made the dog bolt. The scissors are sharp, quiet and reduce trauma when cutting hair on animals that are afraid you will hurt them -- Jeff Kirby | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Rawr. These earrings are adorable. Im a science and ocean nerd so anything ocean themed that I can wear is great and an automatic hit at the office too. As soon as I walked into work with these on everyone was gushing about how cute they are. Theyre extremely lightweight as they're made from polymer clay. They fit my ear perfectly and aren't uncomfortable on me at all. The level of detail in the teeth and shark body shape is really nice. The colors are what I would describe as shark esque the perfect gray. I also ordered the Mario themed Polymer clay earrings from this seller that are due to arrive tomorrow, so seeing how nice these are will have me waiting eagerly for the UPS guy to deliver my mail so I can see the next pair. I think these are a great conversation piece. So far I dropped one twice and no cracking or breakages have occurred on the earring. I did receive this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't bother with this product. I purchased this product with the hope of getting better signal strength from my father-in-law's wireless network when my computer is downstairs and at the opposite side of the house as his wireless router, but that didn't happen. In fact, my reception with this product wasn't even as good as the little wireless USB adapter I've been using.
So, the long and short of it is just don't bother with this product. I've been told that the ALFA 1000mW USB wireless adapter (product # AWUS036H) is the best on the market, bar none. It even outperforms the ALFA 2000mW USB wireless adapter....so I'll see what it can do for me.
I hope this helps you to avoid making the same mistake I did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First impression: I like them a lot. Photo#1: flash photo of my finger swatches on this palette, they are swiped more than once
Photo#2: no flash, regular photo of my finger swatches
Photo#3: no flash, regular photo after the swatches have been wiped off with a regular wet wipe (not following the instructions purposely)
Photo#4: no flash, regular photo after washing my arm off FOLLOWING the instructions AFTER I wiped the swatches off with a regular wet wipe
First impressions: I just got these two palettes I ordered today, so the first thing I did was swatch and test out first. Although they are oil based, they're pretty high in color and build able in my opinion, for the amount you pay for. They do stain but for the price I paid I look past it as far as finger swatching goes. I actually like them a lot and will be putting them to use on my friends and myself. I will update my review after I use them with pictures and wether or not I would repurchase. I just wanted to put out my first thoughts on it and my impression on them. As of this moment I know I'll enjoy them. *I had the sunlight coming in and out so don't mind too much my change in skin but I am a light tan color* 4 stars for now but once they're put to use I'll see if I like them even more or if they wow me or not* | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great all-in-one kit! Just add patience. This is a great kit that includes everything you need (except a needle and scissors) to string 1000 paper cranes (senbazuru) into a nice, cohesive bunch. It was heavy on the shades of orange for my liking, but it did come with 51 sheets of each of the 20 colors as advertised. The paper varied in thickness between colors very slightly, but nothing that affected the overall product. I've folded 1000 cranes in the past for my wedding, but in only our two wedding colors. I ended up paying quite a bit more by buying the specific colors separately, plus all the materials to string them. This is a great all-in-one kit at a nice price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Having the soft-grip handles are excellent for my needs. What a wonderful set of scissors! These 4 multi-purpose & multi-size scissors from mysonder, are all the scissors you'll need. Since I got them, I have used them for crafting with my grandson... these are the first pair of sharp scissors that he could use with his small hands. He asked me to put the smallest, sharp pointed pair, someplace just for his use. I have used them to do some mending of a robe, cutting the threads with one pair and cutting the fabric with another. And, I have saved one pair for my paper cutting crafts that I do where I need precise sharpness and cut the paper in such a clean way and turn the paper easily.
Having the soft-grip handles are excellent for my needs. When I sew or craft...especially with my paper crafting... I usually end up with pain in my fingers from the scissors but now I will be able to cut much longer than before because these don't hurt. And, even though they are made of heavy duty stainless steel, they are lightweight enough that the weight of them won't tire my hands out as quickly.
Another plus is that because they are stainless steel, they can be washed (especially the ones my grandson used to cut decorative tape the other night) dried and they will NOT rust. I like that very much.
Oh dear, I almost forgot! I will definitely be using these for my needle crafts! They will cut the yarn or thread cleanly. Oh I can't wait to use them for that. :-)
I was fortunate to receive this product free in exchange for my HONEST & UNBIASED opinion. I ALWAYS pretest every product prior to writing a review. I am free to write whatever I believe to be true, whether positive or negative. This is my true story and my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but otherwise color saturation is as pictured and the effect I mentioned is pretty subtle. It can be written on with permanent . I have only used some colors so far, but when off the roll (which is the point) the color sometimes looks a bit grainy, which is less than ideal, but otherwise color saturation is as pictured and the effect I mentioned is pretty subtle. It can be written on with permanent marker or rollerball pen without the ink beading for me and it's less transparent than some other washi tapes, but still slightly transparent with darker colors under it. It can be removed and replaced for precision. The box/sleeve they are in is nice - easy for use and pretty enough to display if one wants to store them in the original box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome adhesive. Awesome stuff. I had a job that none of the other glues, epoxy or otherwise, that I tried could handle: Fasten the glass-shop-polished edge of a 1/8"x 5 x 12 thick piece of plate glass perpendicular to another sheet of glass. Slick-smooth, totally nonviscous. This glue held fast the first time, and dried crystal-clear. I did manage to fasten two identical pieces of glass with silicon caulk/adhesive, but the bond was flexible and the edge-mounted piece eventually fell off. Even with cyanoacrylate (worked sort-a) and 2 part epoxies, the glass surfaces were so smooth that the bond eventually just peeled right off one or both pieces.
Some have said that this stuff "smells bad." I didn't find that to be the case. Some have also warned to work as quickly as possible. However, I followed the brief but clear label instruction that said, for nonporous surface bonding, apply a small amount of glue to both surfaces, then wait a minute or two before sticking 'em together. That's what I did, and couldn't be happier with the result.
So, while this stuff may be a wee bit pricey, the product is well worth the modest cost in my opinion. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Leather, Perfect for My Project. Despite what other reviews might try to claim, this really comes from animal hides. However, it's not what you would normally get when you order a cow hide for several times the price. I wanted leather to sew seat covers for my car and it was perfect. Some things you should know before ordering:
1 - Size. I ordered 40 square feet after some experience with smaller quantities. Why? Because I measured what I needed and came up with roughly 27 to 30 square feet (while I could only really use roughly 25). It would have been enough had I designed my seat covers to sew together 6+ smaller pieces for one seat, but I planned on 2 or 3, so I came up short, with some scraps I can use to make a handbag. I don't know how leather is measured, but count on getting about half the square footage in usable material unless you plan on sewing every tiny scrap together, in which case you can count on roughly 75%.
2 - Weight/Thickness. This leather has been thinned so that it's the weight needed for making clothes. The suede layer has been removed. It's too thin for upholstery or structured handbags. It's more flexible, easier to cut and sew and about the weight of denim. Still being leather though, it's denser and tougher, so still use leather sewing machine needles and keep them sharp. In order to have the leather hang correctly, I had to buy a soft structure material, which also made it easier to insert memory foam padding in the seat covers.
3 - Quality: The leather I received could be described as somewhat distressed. Some sections were nice and smooth and others were pocked and or had cracking. If you look at the supplier's products on Amazon, you'll see that they sell leather jackets and other clothing. My guess is that the leather they sell is excess volume and/or quality rejects. It is already colored and prepared to be sewn into clothing, so don't plan on coloring, branding or treating it yourself in any way. Also, among the three pieces I received, it was clear from looking at the backs that they came from 2 different dye lots so I had to use pieces from the different lots so that they weren't next to each other.
After the car seat covers were sewn (leather and stretch denim), I conditioned the leather and it's absolutely beautiful. This leather was much easier to work with than a heavier full grain and it was already dyed for what I wanted. My suggestion is to follow the advice the supplier gave me (after returning twice) and order a box of scraps to get an idea of colors and weight. The investment is well worth it. Also, measure what you need and order twice the square footage if you plan on using larger pieces or expect a perfect finish. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good solution for custom shapes. If you need to make a custom part this stuff might work. It is easy to melt in very hot water. You can handle it fairly quickly as it cools and mold it for several minutes as it cools. A part can be reheated and remolded but larger chunks take a while to remelt where the original pellets melt quickly.
The consistency is like hard polyethylene plastic when cool. It is slightly flexible. You can sand or file it but because it is not hard like styrene plastic it does not sand as well as harder plastic.
I needed to create a slot in the end of a cylinder. I made a small wooden flat piece and pressed it into the cylinder. Just make sure mold materials are very slick or slightly lubricated if you leave the InstaMorph in the mold as it cools. In general you should leave the material in the mold until it fully cools because it can "drift" and change shape as it cools. My first pass I removed the insert and discovered after the chunk had cooled the slot had slightly collapsed and was not the same shape as the insert.
Recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
seems pretty good. seems to be working for my purposes which are actually a little beyond the intended scope of the product. I cannot currently comment on the durability or washability of the product. But, again, i'm using this a little outside the scope of what it is intended for, so i wouldn't necessarily blame any potential durability issues on the product anyways.
as others have noted, you should not sew through your fabric once you have used this adhesive on it. I am very surprised that such a warning is not included on the product or even in the online documentation for the product... because every other similar product i have ever seen has such a warning. Also, note that it will gum up any blade or scissors that you use to cut it. but i expected that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Product, compact size and long nozzle. But glue sticks may be a high consumable. The glue gun is smaller than it feels by looking at the pictures. I have been using a larger glue gun and I can feel the noticeable difference in the size of this gun as I hold it in my hands.
The nozzle is pretty long and it definitely helps as compared to other brands with stubby nozzles. The ON/OFF switch is a real relief!
Other reviewers have mentioned that the stand interferes with the trigger, but the gun I have does not seem to have this issue. I'm nbot sure if there has been a modification to the stand or the trigger or both.
What concerns me is the high rate at which you can expend the glue sticks. I used it for one application and the glue stick has disappeared into the gun. This is something you need to watch out for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a candle maker but. I ended up buying about 100 bags of different color candle wax at a garage sale. NOrmally I think like five dollars a bag I got them for 10 for one dollar. I buy a lot of candles and decided I might try to make my own candles out of the old glass candle holders that came with my store bought candles. These work but there are a few things about them that make them "not as good" as wicks in the store bought candles.
Problems:
Not as thick as store bought candle wicks so they do not burn a larger area.
Burn unevenly. I always end up with a lopsided half burned candle I can no longer light.
They work fine on single wick narrow candles. Considering the base and wax coating, other than thickness and uneven burning they are the same as any other wick. They work, just not all that well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of positives for this, but here's one of the most important. IT'S EASY TO FIND ON MY DESK! C'mon, I know there are a lot of crafters out there who have about 6 inches of workspace available, because the rest of your desk or work area is covered with supplies. This baby is easy to find! It will take you a couple of minutes to get used to the size, but after that, you won't even notice. You can go a long time between refilling the tape. There's a video showing how to load the tape and seriously, if you use the ATG as much as I do, reloading it will soon become old hat! The only negative I encountered was how to store it on my desk; I looked at pencil cups, but they were too short. Aha! A restaurant-sized utensil holder. Perfect! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Protection for Dry Skin. Excellent product for dry or cracked skin. Works very well and is not greasy; absorbs into skin. I had purchase this product before from QVC and it lasts for a very long time. I have given tubes of this to friends to try because their skin gets so dry and cracks especially in the winter and they couldn't believe how well it works. Great for diabetics with skin problems. Great price because one tube lasts for about a year for me. Has a very light fresh lavender scent. I even put it on my lips at night before I go to sleep; rub it into my hands, cuticles and elbows and on my feet under socks at night. You wake up with nice soft skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really like the cute purple and pink design of these pinking shears that works for both left and right hands. I really like the cute purple and pink design of the se dressmaking pinking shears. These are a good quality heavy duty pinking shears. It is sharp and will cut through two layers of cotton fabric easily.
I like using pinking shears when cutting out patterns to help keep the fabric from Fraying. we've only use these on cotton fabric and paper as designed. We've used it for scrapbooking and with other crafting things to make the cute zig zag cut. Comes with nice handle that are comfortable and have a good grip for straight cutting. sounds that it was easy for both left-handed and right-handed users to use these years. DR J
This was provided Free or at a discount to Test out for a review and this is 100% our own honest experience with the product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works as advertised. Wanted to use a sealing wax and initially bought these sticks. They work as advertised but had some problems with the soot issue. No matter what method I used to melt the wax the result had some amount of soot in the finished seal. I don't believe it's an issue with the wax sticks but an issue with the method. I then purchased a heat gun and flexable sealing wax sticks which were 100% improvement. Easier, quicker, less mess and a great looking finished seal. Anyone interested in sealing whatever they wish save time and money, purchase a dual temp heat gun along with the wax sticks and you won't be disappointed, quick, easy, efficient and you're done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did Not Work. This did not work. I followed the directions and the product took MUCH longer to cure. It was still tacky 24 hours later. I tried it on 2 different areas of a black and red seat. The black area had a big hole so I inserted a piece of vinyl in the hole then used black ReStor-It. This area took a long time to cure but was mostly acceptable. The red hole is another story. I'm good at mixing color but it was translucent and it took more than 24 hours to cure. When it was finally dry it didn't look good. I ended up covering the area with a separate red vinyl patch. I'd recommend Lock Tight's vinyl glue and buying vinyl to mach. Quick and seems to be holding up well on our high traffic seating area. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok, with some repair/modification needed before use. This is a pretty decent product for the price. I'm calling it 'OK' though because it needed some work before it did a good job. The first few times I used it, the score line didn't meet up, leaving a nice jagged chunk, or causing the disk to crack across. I was about ready to pitch it, when I noticed that it wasn't the arm that was loose, it was the cutting wheel. There are six cutting wheels attached to a hex nut. The hex nut has six little pegs coming out of it's face, and the wheels ride on these, and are retained by a washer. The pegs were about twice as long as the wheels were thick, and the hole in the cutting wheels are larger than they need to be, so there's plenty of room for them to wobble from side to side. When the wheel starts out tilted one way and finishes tilted the other, there's no way your score line is going to connect, so it makes a messy cut. I took the hex nut off, and used a fine file to file down the pegs till they were the same length as the wheel thickness. This took all the wobble out and now it actually does what it is supposed to do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tape for Geocaching. Use it with your caches to better hide them in natural surroundings. I carry this tape in my geocaching bag and I don't go geocaching without in my kit. This tape is pretty easy to tear off for my uses in the field in camouflaging geocaches. It blends in extremely well with natural surroundings and has the added benefit of waterproofing your cache more. It's a pretty durable tape. I'd recommend keeping the tape out of direct sun when you use it with a geocache. Just put your camo'ed geocache into the shade and the tape should hold it's color for a long time. See the photo of the tape roll and a pill bottle I plan to hide a cache in. The tape does a great job of making the cache blend in with Nature. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Took two tries to get it right. The tape is not sticky enough to hold anything. The tweezers that come with it are very cheap. The nice thing is they come to a point so you can peel the paper backing from the adhesive, but trying to get the backing off is almost impossible. It takes a lot of patience to use this. Waste of money in my opinion.
Edit1: Seller has contacted me and it may be possible that I received a bad batch. They are replacing it. I will review the product again when I receive the replacement.
Edit2: The replacement tape that was sent to me has better adhesive on it than the first roll, so the tape sticks, but the tweezers are cheap and low quality. The package they come in has Chinese printed on it, so it's obviously a Chinese product. I still stand by my original position that the paper is difficult to peel off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes great internal underwater camera housing parts. I've successfully used Sugru to build replacement parts for internal components in my underwater camera housing. It was much easier than trying to track down one obscure little piece of rubber, and with a single package, I was able to build half a dozen extras. The excess putty gets turned into little animal sculptures. I only wish that Sugru wouldn't go bad, as I bought a couple packs to have on hand only to find that, indeed, their expiration dates do matter. It hardens and loses its moldable quality in the package even at normal room temperatures. From now on, I'll purchase them only for immediate use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The quantity in the description is incorrect. First, the quantity is described as:
"Quantity: 30 pcs Writting Paper + 15 Envelope(various Styles will be sent, each style contains 6 writing paper and 3 envelope)"
I copied and pasted that directly from the description, including the spelling error.
Yes, there are 6 pieces of paper and 3 envelopes per style, but there are only 4 styles (as shown in the pictures).
6 x 4 = 24 pieces of paper
3 x 4 = 12 envelopes
Second, as someone who is very particular about the condition of stationery, I wasn't pleased that there were little creases here and there on each piece, and the corners of the envelopes aren't crisp, either--they look as though they were torn from a template before folding.
In any case, these are appropriate for children to write letters--they are wide-ruled and have amusing cartoon characters. The colors are delightful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High Quality Tools, Very Enjoyable. I have dreams of becoming a successful potter. However, I am very much a beginner, and there is so very much to learn. Between learning the techniques and the technical details, getting the feel of the clay, teaching myself lifelong habits -- this may be a lifelong learning experience for me.
Every Thursday in the month of July, I've taken pottery classes. I started with throwing the first week; I threw 3 bowls and a mug. They are all pretty basic, but they turned out very well. The second week is the day for trimming those bowls which I threw the week before. This is where this set of tools comes in handy.
Each tool has a specific use. The tools are all extremely sharp, which is excellent for precision! In my case, I was not paying close attention and cut on my thumb. It caused more of a scrape, but it was entirely my fault. I just point this out so that people realize these tools should be used by adults, or with adult supervision at the very least.
I do not know all of the names of these tools, but they are very high quality, and similar to the tools used by the studio where I take classes. I love that they are wood and metal, because I would rather not work with plastic tools. I don't believe they have the same feel in your hand, and plastic can become warped. I can leave these tools in my car and not worry about them melting in the 90 degree heat!
This set is excellent for beginners. I am very much a beginner, and these are the very basic tools I need to trim bowls. It was very exciting to be able to use my own tools instead of using tools that anyone in the studio can use, because you are not guaranteed to get the same tools every week. I believe that having the same, consistent tools will help me to learn over time!
I'm looking forward to having these beautiful tools for many years to come. I can't imagine even having the need to upgrade them at any point, although I will need *additional* tools soon! I received this product for free in return for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as good as the Kutsuwa or fuwa fuwa type paper clays. Not as good as the Kutsuwa or fuwa fuwa type paper clays. It's cheaper for a reason.
As far as molding a figure or something goes it's pretty useless. I ended up being able to use it for base layer by mixing it with Creative brand Paper Clay and La Doll clay. I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away.
This is really only useful for very specific things. Ideal I guess if you were making a realistic scoop of ice cream. You could also make it work for entirely flat pieces. It crumbles terribly even when moist. My floor was covered in little clay flakes.
The only positive: mixing this with better, more dense paper clays does create a lighter final product if that is important to you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too flimsy for intended use. After reading descriptions of the many uses for this tape, I ordered a small roll, hoping to mend or patch some of my boating stuff (for instance, a rip in the outer denier nylon cover of my O'Brien three man tube). What I found is that this is a fairly light weight and not so tenacious product. It is fine (or actually great) for patching small holes in light weight tent material or lightweight outerware, such as a ski jacket, but don't expect it to do anything beyond that. And the limited color selection probably limits its use to items that match that color, if appearance is important. So the descriptions used by the manufacturer are mis leading, such as "Ultra Strong" etc, which would lead one to believe it is a heavy duty patching solution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great book, cosmetic issues. I bought this book for a friend's birthday thinking that it would be right up his ally. The idea behind the company is a great one! I'm very happy with the book despite a few minor issues. The book arrived and as I took it out of the amazon packaging, I found that the book itself had not been in any protective packaging. Not a big deal, except for that the amazon packaging was a simple cardboard construction that guaranteed no protection from the elements. There was around an inch of area of the amazon box that was open from the outside directly to the book. While this didn't prove to be an issue as my book was not damaged, it could potentially be an issue. Now for the book itself: I'm very pleased with the size and the paper inside. The binding is a plastic spiral and seems sturdy. However, the front cover is a very thin piece of almost cardstock-like cardboard. Not thrilling if you're looking for something to endure some heavy use. The holes on the front cover that connect to the binding are looking a little worn. As I said before, the cover does not seem like it would be able to withstand heavy use. The back cover is a little thicker piece of cardboard that looks more durable. The book itself came a little bent. Nothing to worry about, and after a few hours sitting under my heavy dictionary, I'm sure it'll flatten out. Overall, I would purchase this book again. The uniqueness of the pages and the great mission of the company make it worthwhile. The size is pleasing and the binding seems sturdy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dowels are okay, but they are NOT 0.06" in diameter. I recently purchased a pack of Krafty Kids CW538 Craftwood Natural Dowel, 0.06in by 7.75in, 150-Piece. I am modeling some wooden-spoked wheels and common round toothpicks are too big at 0.075. I was excited by the prospect of getting a finer spoke. However, they are 30% bigger in diameter than the advertised 0.06 coming in at 0.081 (0.003). I was quite disappointed that the size was were so far off from the description.
(Ill give these dowels one thing, the sizes of the dowels were quite consistent. They are apparently stripped down to size through a die because many exhibited rough scales along the shafts that would have to be sanded out.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love it. Using the large end of this product and not closing off the end I was able to make tiny doll hats for my daughter (fits a Barbie sized head). I used the instructions provided with larger round looms for that. I used 2 stands of yarn, if you only use one there are large gaps in the knit, thicker yarn is necessary.
Using the smaller end was just as easy. It works just as described even though I really have no use for a knitted belt. It was too thick using the smaller end to make strings for a knitted cap, which is what I was hoping I could do.
But it's a very easy product to use, quick and lots of fun. It also fits in my purse so I have something to do while I'm waiting somewhere and I was able to use it to demonstrate to other people how easy knitting circles are to use so now even more people are hooked!
It's a great value since this item provides two different size spool looms in one at a very low cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
sharp and effective. It was kind of surprising the first time I used the Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Bent Scissor - the blades are so sharp that they sliced right through the bag I was opening with such ease! I have several pairs of various types of scissors already, but the titanium blade feature caught my eye, so I got them, and I'm glad I did. I think we all get used to our household scissors being just okay, but these are amazing. They cut through everything I've tried them on smoothly, cleanly, and accurately. I've opened bags of chips, cereal, plastic packaging, cut paper and tape, and used them as a box cutter. The handles are a bit cushioned, which makes using the scissors more comfortable. These are a wonderful product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you are using pen, get the 300 series/vellum surface. I love it. No problems here. Thickness and texture is exactly what I expected/needed
Did I get a special package? Unlike others who have trouble with the thickness/quality, I absolutely love these tiles. I personally feel that the tiles are the perfect thickness. I would compare it to the thickness of posterboard, maybe a little thicker. It has a nice smooth texture that drinks in the ink. Sure, if I accidentally run my hand across a very freshly drawn line, there may be a little smudge. But its really not a big problem, and when it happens its not very noticeable.
Make sure to buy the right paper for the right medium
I notice that the seller has a lot of different options on one page. I wonder if some who are having problems are accidentally ordering a different paper/tile than they thought? I was confused at first too - you have to really read to make sure that the paper weight is what you're looking for. I would suggest that if you are using pen, you should get the 300 series vellum surface. I like white, but that's just a personal preference. It looks like the seller also sells a book of paper, and watercolor paper (which would be very thin). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The "almost perfect organizer. This is a wonderfully-constructed 12-pocket organizer. It fits perfectly atop closet shelves, and really helps organize your shoes, or any items that fit withing the dimensions of each compartment. The only reason I did not rate this as a 5-Star item is because each compartment is approx 1" shorter in depth than in the description - it will not work for any medium to large handbags. Even with the full measurements as described, most bags that have any structure what-so-ever, would stick out a decent amount. My main reason for purchasing was to organize my purses, but, even though it did not work for that purpose, it is so well-made, I used it for smaller handbags and other items. All of my totes that fold flat fit nicely on top, as well as a flattened, weighty piece of luggage, because this is a sturdy structure! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This set is pretty Knifty. I purchased this set from Joanns when they had a sale....it was cheaper at Amazon, but I didn't want to wait the 2 days it would take for the set to arrive.
The instructions were not the greatest, but I found some videos online that made it really simple! I also found a lot of patterns and really great detailed instructions on the provo craft website.
So far, I have only used the yellow long loom and I made a scarf while sitting at work...it turned out awesome!!! I just finished my second scarf as a gift for my grandmother...it also turned out beautiful!
I will be getting a lot of use out of this set! I have found tons of patterns for different items and different stitches online...just do a google search.
There are quite a few loom knitting books out there....I purchased just about every one of them at Amazon as they were much cheaper then they are at my local craft stores!
This is actually a very fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clear, shiny, perfect... when used properly. I've been using this for over a year on all my pieces. My customers love how clear and shiny the end result is. The plunger is handy but for some it may pose an issue. The two parts are not the same consistency so you MUST flip the syringe and wait for the air bubbles to rise to the top before pressing out the amount needed for your project. If you don't do this then they will come out uneven and the product will not sure properly but will remain sticky. Fortunately you can apply a second coat over that and (if measured correctly) it will cure correctly and save your piece. The price however could def be better. But regarsless, this has been my go to because after testing so many resins this was perfect for my jewelry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Useful, Multi Purpose and DurableNatural Latex Cement, Remains Flexible And Sticks Through Many Washings. This is great stuff!! Whatever you can't fix with duct tape, this will do it..
I've used this for years and have fixed all sorts of stuff with it.. Patched tears in barn boots, glued door gaskets back on the truck, smeared a thin coat on the back of a rug to keep it from sliding, etc., etc.. It'll glue just about anything to anything else, and keep a flexible, durable bond..
I've used it to keep my shirt collar neatly in place---just one small dab here and there keeps the collar from riding up and looking goofy---and it lasts through many washings.. Just as I was writing this review, I thought of another use.. My shirt tails are always pulling out, and if I dab some Fabric Mender
around the inside of my trousers, it'll grip my shirt and keep it
from pulling out.. OOPS! Thought of another use, put a dab on the
bottom something I don't want to slide around on a table or dresser top.. Or dashboard.. Or put some on a slippery item that tends to jump out of your hand when wet.. Use your imagination---
there's hundreds of uses for Fabric Mender.. Great stuff!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy, a little small. These are well made candle tins in a four ounce size. For some reason in my mind, this translated as larger than the 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.8 inches that they are in reality. They would be awesome as a small candle tin, which is the thing they are being sold for! I purchased them to protect and display my massage bars and for this they are a bit on the small size. To compensate I just made the bars smaller, they became "one time" massage use bars. The tins are easy to use and the lid comes off and on without issues. They are treated with a varnish coating inside so that the tin finish does not come off. This may be a positive or negative, depending on what your intended use is. I wrap my bars before placing them in the tin, so it is not an issue for me. I would hesitate to use them for food storage, though because of this. Ultimately we are pleased with this purchase and the quality of these tins. Because they are not exactly what we had hoped for, it is causing us to think of all the other things they could be used for such as small storage for buttons and bows, camping, and when all else fails, candle making! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not bad, but there's better. Good:
It's $8 at the big non-craft store.
7/16-inch gauge
It has an anchor peg.
You can use 1 strand of #3 or worsted yarn.
It has 1 hat pattern and 1 boot cuffs pattern.
You can make hats for children and adults.
The hook is not too sharp, not dull.
Not so good:
The peg heads are like crochet hooks and snag the yarn.
The pegs are somewhat short at ~3/4".
Push the loops down with your fingernail, or put the hook in the top of the curved groove (the "smile") and slide it down, taking the yarn with it.
Preferred:
KB's adjustable hat loom is 3/8" and 3/4" and has small heads for easy knit-offs. You can use 1 strand of #4 and 5 yarn, and possibly #3 and 6. Some like the 3-pack round ones, which are 3/8" gauge.
I do not like crochet pegs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Washi Fan! Great for Art Therapy. Very nice! I make what I call "art therapy" journals. It's where I basically print out stuff on my Ip110 printer like quotes and pictures of all kinds of things. Then I'll write about that picture or quote or maybe instead of printing things out I'll just vent about my day. It's really therapeutic since for a long time I wasn't able to see a therapist for my disorder. The washi tapes put a lot of color into my journal! I line the edges of my pages with them! My favorite one is the pink and green rose washi tape. I use that one a lot!
I have also used these washi tapes and other washi tapes I have ordered for other projects like my whiteboard calendar! I am currently in college studying art therapy so I lined out the days of the week with washi tape and I wrote in each box the day of the week and what day of the month it is. Then with a small post it note I wrote what class I had at what time (i'm only taking 3 classes). So every thing is color coded and lined off so I have a big section to write my homework every week for each class. I would post a photo but right now I am on spring break and I have other stuff on my list. ex - whale watching! :)
I would definitely recommend these to start but keep looking because there are hundreds of other kinds of washi tapes on amazon! If you need some reference or don't know where to start look me up on Pinterest (Isabelle Skapik) and look around at my craft walls (and my Birthday 2016 wall).
Yes I asked for more Washi tapes for my birthday because i'm OBSESSED with Washi tape! And if you order this you will be too!
10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would definitely recommend this product. I would definitely recommend this product. It is exactly as pictured and there is so much makeup product in the relatively small container. The color is strong and not opaque. You can use only one layer if truly desired, by multiple layers will get you the best results. I had this makeup on my entire body (my ENTIRE body- armpits, fingers, palms, ears, etc.) for more than 12 hours and it held up beautifully. It does not necessarily come off when touched, so that's a huge plus. What I mean is you won't rub off on objects that you lightly touch. The wash-off was a breeze as well, although I did find blue in my ears and strange places for a few days.
I would recommend using a small amount of water on the sponge you are using to apply this makeup. The color will spread without water, but you will get better results and the product will go further with small amounts of added water. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must-have for art, crafting, cleaning firearms, or playing dentist at home. I bought these tools because I craft steam-punk art pieces. I need the precision of the tool ends along with stainless-steel strength. For example: I often need to 'clean up' glue, from difficult-to-get-to places in my art, and the various scraping tools accomplish this task easily. I have attached a few pictures to illustrate the precision with which these tools assist me.
This product is beyond a home-run...and the price is incredibly reasonable given the high quality of the product. I also use these tools to clean certain parts of my firearms. My kids use these to give texture, and to craft, Play-Dough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy the large tube - these don't work the same. I've used E6000 in assembling jewelry for years and it is excellent. This is the 2nd time I've tried these small tubes of E6000 with the same result - fail. How is it possible that putting glue in small tubes affects the glue? I've no idea, and it seems odd, but that is my experience. I tried these because I go on and off making jewelry and end up with tubes of E6000 that are unused then get dried out. After receiving this lot, I tried one and the piece didn't take. So I removed the glue and tried it again with only slightly more success. I know the item works with E6000 because it was successfully put together for years with E6000 from the large tube. So, I'm off to buy a large tube..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was hoping to start a new hobby with this but I guess it's not for me. Since this did not come with instructions, I had to go online to figure out how to use it. I spent about 10 minutes adjusting the screw on the base (it was super hard to adjust) and getting the "arms" in position to be able to hold a bottle and finally thought I was ready to go. Online, it said to place the bottle in the holder, apply pressure, and spin the bottle one time around to "score" it. Then it said you could run it under hot water for a minute, then use an ice cube to break it. So I placed the bottle, got a decent score mark all the way around, put it in the hot, then cold and nothing....so I looked at another video. The second video recommended using a lighter instead of hot water, but still suggested an ice cube, so I did it again....and nothing....so then...I placed the bottle back on the cutter, and went over it numerous times trying to get a deeper score mark, held a lighter to it, then stuck in a bowl of ice water for a minute and still nothing...by this time, I had spent over an hour trying to cut a beer bottle and I was getting pretty frustrated. I logged onto Amazon to read other reviews, and most suggested to try it on a beer bottle, because it will work best but they suggested hot and cold buckets to dip it in ...so I tried that too and still could not get this bottle to break....at this point I gave up. I was really hoping to start a new hobby with this, but I guess it's just not the right fit for me.
I received this Manno Italiano Glass Cutting Kit at a discount in exchange for my honest opinion. I do not guarantee a good review. I rely on product reviews myself when shopping and will always give my honest opinion-good or bad. All opinions are based on my experience with the product and yours may differ. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Good Option. There are a ton of cheap options for glass cutters, but you get what you pay for. Those videos on YouTube showing people burning strings are a joke. Those methods will work, but they won't give you amazing cuts, and they certainly aren't quick.
With that said, I don't find this cutter perfect either. The rollers closest to the foot are secured to the metal, and broke mine free intentionally so they would slide up and down and allow better placement. I wish the spring for the cutter was slightly stronger (painted bottles are near impossible) and adjustable so that it could cut farther up the neck of the bottle.
Overall this is the best you will probably find for the price though. It cuts very consistently, the breaks (I use the hot/cold water method) are perfect 85% of the time, which significantly shortens the per-bottle processing time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Paper Craft Tool For the Price. I bought this after seeing it used on a website to make Christmas tree ornaments from old greeting cards. Though you are limited to one task and one size per tool, the Fiskars name does mean quality. I was amazed at the ease of using the tool. The squeeze handle is not difficult at all and I can see why it is award winning - those with arthritis will have no trouble using it.
It does seem a bit big and clunky at first, but you will appreciate that when you start crafting. You can easily see the punch before making it, so you know exactly where the pattern on the paper will be and you can make adjustments. And the punched circle pops out on its own with a clean cut every time. I punched about sixty circles the first try and not one got stuck or jammed, and there were clean and precises edges every time.
I love the accuracy and ease and will definitely be investing in other different sized punches that are available. I would highly recommend this for classrooms or for others who do paper crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This fits the YourStory paper trimmer. A blogger tipped me off that the American Crafts replacement blades would fit my YourStory paper trimmer that was bundled with the YourStory binder/laminator. So I took a chance and ordered this cutting bar and the replacement blade sets. Yes!!!! They do fit. And since ProvoCraft is not supporting Your story trimmer or binder anymore, I haven't found any other source for replacements. The cutter is awesome. I hated the idea of just using it until it died. Now I have replacement parts so I will be able to use it for a long time. Would like to give credit to the blogger for the tip. If I find her again, I will post later. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The same quality of foil paper you get as a bonus to origami paper packages. Perfect, and here's why.
If you've ever bought a package of origami paper, they include one sheet of 6x6 inch gold foil paper. This is sticky note sized, and the exact same material. It behaves to folding the same way as the paper you expect to.
This is NOT for amateur origami.
This paper is thinner than printer paper, and it is thinner than origami paper. It's not "Like a candy wrapper" as some reviews have said. It is what origami artists expect it to be. And most importantly, it is able to not only hold shape well, but fold things so small that you shouldn't be able to make them. I've already folded a wasp that is impossible to make with A4 printer paper, with just a square of this 3x3 paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great product for only a small sum. I bought this product because I was curious to see how it would work. I had been using a piece of cork that was part of a bulletin board but it was too thin and I kept stabbing my leg with the T-pins. This board is nice and thick. I like that there are measurements printed on the board. I especially like that can firmly pin my cords. I was worried that the board would be easily damaged by the pins but it seems to have held up nicely in the few weeks I have had it. I have done a few minor projects with this board and it shows little to no pin damage. I doubt it will last forever but it should work for a good long while.
Considering I laid out 12 bucks for this, which was probably as much as I paid for the flimsy bit of cork I had been using, it was an excellent value. I am planning on buying another so that I have a second one on hand in case of accidents or if I start another project before finishing a previous one. It's a nice size, small enough to carry but a good size for a larger project. I recommend this board to anyone doing knot work or macrame. It's well worth the 11.99 you pay for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is great. So far I'm really enjoying this journal. Takes watercolor and water-soluble products pretty well. Certain ink works better then others on this paper, gel pens work very well on this paper. Markers work well, and pencil seems to work pretty good as well, erases decently not as good as regular paper but it isn't bad. Gouache is the only thing I'm probably going to refrain from using on this paper, it doesn't seem to want to layer smoothly on this paper. I haven't worked with it much yet so if I find any issue so will update this review but so far this paper /journal seems great for mixed media work. If you just want something for pencil, graphite, charcoal, etc I suggest just getting a normal sketchbook or a different exo friendly option because this paper is a better value for people who like working with various media. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
YUP ... ITS A SOAP MOLD . I received a sample of this 'SOAP MOLD' in exchange for an honest review. To be thoroughly honest ... I was a bit confused when I opened the box this product was delivered in ... I knew it was a 'soap mold' for hobbiest that like to make their own custom, specially formulated and scented soaps; but what I wasn't expecting is how "large" the mold actaully is. I imagined it was going to be approximately the size of an average bar of soap. This mold is designed to make single bars about 10" X 6" X 2" thick. I suppose you could make the larger bar, then cut it into smaller bars, and that could solve the problem. It was clearly a nice mold, so without more experience in this hobby, it would not be fair for me to rate it any lower than 5 Stars (actually, an experienced soap hobbiest might rate it "Ten Stars" for all I know.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great option to save money on transfer paper without losing quality. I received this item at no charge in return for my review. However, I would also like to say I've been shopping with this company for years already for my vinyl decal small business. I've used more than 10 rolls of this stuff, and it has been reliable in quality and price.
I have a small business making vinyl decals and originally used the name brand transfer paper. The high cost of that transfer paper caused me to look for an alternative, and that lead me to this item.
I really like how much you get on one roll, it is 12 inches x 20 feet, or 2,880 square inches. That is definitely the best factor of this item. It took a little getting used to when I first started using it as this transfer paper does not come with backing, just the sticky side down. I always felt like the backing was very wasteful anyway, so once I adapted to the new format I loved it.
I feel like this is not as sticky as the name brand I was using originally, but I just be sure to rub it down well using the included squeegee and it has worked great. I've used it for over 2 years and haven't had any complaints from my customers.
Time and time again I come back to this item because of the price and reliable quality of this item. I also love that it's made in the USA. If you've been using a kind with backing it may take some getting used to, but it's worth it for the value. I would definitely recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is great. I ran across a mention of it on . This stuff is great. I ran across a mention of it on a DIY web site and promptly ordered some so I could see for myself. It is very easy to use, similar to Play-Doh or modeling clay in feel before it sets, but still slightly flexible like stiff rubber after it sets. Once you have some, you start finding uses all around your house for it - custom anti-slip feet for equipment or figurines; repair for a computer cord that is pulling out of its housing; creating a permanent lip to keep a plate or picture from sliding off a shelf; put a dab on a house key to color-code the key; create a tiny bumper on the mail box lid so it doesn't slam shut with a bang; mold a custom grip around a pen or tool so it is easier to hold - the list is endless. It easily cleans off your fingers when you're done. It ships in small foil or mylar packets. Once you open a packet, you do have to use or dispose of everything in the packet, as once it dries, it can't be reconstituted or reshaped for other purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not quite what I expected. I was definitely excited to try these out. I am still playing around with them to get them to work for my purpose. What I wanted to do was emboss my handwriting exactly, or at least close to it. I found that if I wrote using my handwriting it didn't emboss really well, it was like my letters were too close together and didn't look right when I used embossing powder. I'm going to try using fine detail embossing powder and see how it works. I was also expecting them to have a more detailed tip to them, they are more like markers than pens. I really like them, I'm just seeing how I can get them to suit their purposes.
~EDIT: JULY 2ND 2013~
So I've had these sitting around for a good year without use. I took them back out again a month or so ago and played around with them. I found that I can use my stencils, coloring them in with the clear embossing pen (marker) and get a great result. For me, this pen (marker) gives me better results than I ever had even when stamping with Versamark. No lumps, bumps or unevenness. I did find out that I CAN emboss my handwriting, and well. You have to be deliberate, exact, and give space between each letter. I recommend practicing on scrap paper with the markers so you can get a feel for it. If you decide that you want to go over your writing a second time before applying the powder, you'll definitely want to make sure your letters are really wide apart. I found that it looks like crap if I go over it for a "second coat" before applying powder. Same applies for using cursive (do they still call it that nowadays?) So these markers and Distress Embossing Ink are the only embossing inks I will use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky? Not these rolls. I hate to give out bad reviews...in fact, I rarely do. This time, however, I feel I have no choice. This was the first floral tape I have bought online. Since I received it, I've been afraid to buy any other floral tape without being able to hold it in my hands before purchase. I go through *a lot* of floral tape, and thought this was a decent price. Well, it ended up being a 100% waste of money...and more than that in time. I didn't open the package until a few weeks after it came, and it was the only floral tape I had, as I'd run out of my regular tape (Hobby Lobby...my fave). When I went to wrap my stems, the stuff wouldn't stick. It was like paper...I would equate it to green paper ribbon. It even fell right off its roll. All 3 rolls were like this...totally useless to me, which upset me quite a bit. At the time I was in a hurry and had nothing else. I have ended up going with my old standard...and am still afraid to buy tape online. I read the other review about it being too sticky...I wonder if maybe their adhesive lots are so varied that one lot of rolls comes out overly sticky, and the next comes out not at all sticky? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make your own hot sauce, you will NOT be disappointed. Besides being from my 3 nephews, this is an awesome present! I love hot sauce and find myself buying a bottle almost anywhere I travel to. The chance to make my own and control how "hot" to make it or what spices to add. The addition of a ghost pepper in the kit was a pleasant surprise! the amazing heat it brings to the party is absolutely fantastic! I have MS and my dexterity is not perfect snd certainly not what it used to be, but the DIY Hot Sauce Kit makes things easy, even for this clumsy DIYer. There are recipes included but if you're up to it, you can experiment and tweak things to your liking/preference. I will be sure to check out the other offerings of the DIY Kit folks for sure! The kit has everything you need to make the hot sauce of your dreams and tailored exactly to your liking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used to be called "Super Weld. I used this back in the day when it was "SuperWeld" and nothing has changed but the packaging, which is 100% better. It comes with an A&B which you have to mix in the supplied "dixie" cup using one of the two freezer pop sticks. It's a one to one mixture so it's super easy to use. You mix it VERY thoroughly and it'll start getting warm. Slather it on and let it sit for a couple of hours so it can harden.
I used this to rebuild some broken plastic tabs on my car. I put it on super thick and then drilled it out. It couldn't have worked better. To replace the broken part on my car would have take several hours due to the disassembly/assembly process, so this REALLY was a life saver.
This product is a bit more viscous than other products, so if you need something super thick like putty, this isn't the product for you. I'd say it's slightly more viscous than toothpaste.
I HIGHLY recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wrapping paper for days. I bought this to wrap packages and it served my purpose well. I have so much left over.
Also, the picture changed to a photo of several different colors. I was worried I wouldn't get the brown that is currently displayed, but I ended up getting what I wanted.
I imagine something like this would be great for people with businesses, art studios or teachers with classrooms full of students. This isn't quite as thick as I was expecting, but it held up during shipping. Still, it is thin enough to fold easily, if that makes sense. Writing with a sharpie will bleed through, but something like a regular marker or highlighter will not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice die cut stars. I was working on an American flag project (pictured), and originally planned on stenciling all 50 stars. Well, after deciding that was a horrible idea and would not only take a lot of time, but test my patience as well, I made the much better decision to order some pre-cut stars, and simply spray paint them. These fit the bill perfectly. They are simple die cut stars. Nothing fancy. I would probably not stain them, as they would stain much darker than the background if you were using the same stain, but for painting, they worked perfectly. I did not run into any significant irregularities like others have outlined. Yes, a couple had minor flaws, but I take that as normal when working with wood. Overall, I am very happy with product quality and presentation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Extruder. I am extremely glad that I purchased this product. I work with clay on a pretty regular basis and was originally hand rolling a lot of my shapes, but this extruder made my life 10x easier. I wish there was a wider variety of sizes. Even so, 20 is a lot in the first place. I would just like some larger and smaller circle shapes more than the other odd ones it came with.
Cleaning is relatively easy. The clay comes out smoothly and cleanly. Mixing with it (as in putting two colors in the extruder) is simple. Thank to the crank needing to be spun down you get complete control over the speed the clay comes out and how much of it you get. It is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not black paper.. thanks for a subtle desription of nothing factual. (Explicitive here)! Out of all the products I have had to deal with incorrect descriptors, this takes the cake. This was pulled up in my search for Black Paper! I thought I made sure it was just that, I spent a fair chunk of time perusing to find a good quality black paper for my coloring pencil drawing... I was not happy with myself for not catching this blip of it being BROWN AND PAPER BAG RECYCLABLE'S!
So yes, I am to blame partially, but seriously they hid this well somehow. Alas, I am stuck with this "pro earth" notebook that I hate drawing on because it's warpy paper. I think I will just throw it into the ocean for proper justice of a mislead this unnerving.
Update 6/15 - I kept the notebook around just incase my mind would change, but yesterday I threw it away. Why? Because it took me this long to figure out the vomit smell was a notebook! I had been trying to figure out the source for awhile and thankfully found the culprit. Worst recycling idea for these bags ever, they can be used for so much better than this monumental waste of effort bound together with better materials than the inside. Strathmore is a great recycled paper drawing brand, so do the world a favor and don't waste your time. This wastes more material than it saves | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality Silicone. At around $10 I feel the price is slightly high for two molds. But I must say the quality of the silicone was much thicker than I was expecting and the mold was much deeper than I was expecting as well.
The molds are fairly small. Perfect for a guest soap or a generous sample size. But I cannot argue how adorable they are.
I have been working up some soap and essential oil recipes for a craft fair coming up in two months but had been unsuccessful in finding the right mold that can with stand the E.O.
These did a great job. They took the heat perfectly. They took the oil perfectly. Once hard they popped out perfectly. They left zero residue behid and cleaned up nice.
I think I'll be using these molds mostly for a great gifts. I was able to get these for evaluation purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp, cuts paper well. If your house is like mine, it eats scissors. Well, it doesn't actually eat them, but hides them whenever you need one. As a result, I keep scissors in several different locations and getting a two pack is a nice feature. Many of the scissors around my house are big heavy metal things that look like they could cut through metal objects but are no longer aligned and have a difficult time cutting easy things. These are used for opening packages from Amazon. Other scissors are small child save pairs that seem to keep their edge but can't handle bigger jobs and leave your hand cramping (unless you have child sized hands). I also have scissors for sewing and crafting.
Why the list of scissors at my house? So you know that when I say I like these, I'm not saying it just because I'm writing a review. They are nice scissors, well constructed and cut paper and yarn without any issues. The handles are slightly padded to make them more comfortable. I tried a pair at cutting fabric and can say they are NOT fabric scissors but they did manage to cut well enough for what I needed at the time. I use one pair for cutting yarn for my knitting projects. However, they were designed for craft cutting. Cutting wrapping paper is easy with these scissors and they will open packages from Amazon without any issues. They make that nice scritching sound well aligned scissors make and the blades are sharp. Although the handles are slightly cushioned, they could be more comfortable and if you have to cut a lot of things, your hands will be sore. Otherwise, I recommend them and hope they last as well as advertised. In the short time I've owned them, they are continuing to cut without issues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Little tiny jars with BIG color- a tad goes a long long way. Used for making bath bombs. I was weary when I received them because the containers are so small but I made a dozen lovely peach-colored bath bombs with just a pinch of the orange. I would suggest not just dumping in. The micas are a tad clumpy buy break right down when pressed on with a spoon or gloved hand. I can't wait to try the other colors and blend them to make even more. Defintely a good purchase. I did read that the green is not to be used for lipstick or something so I only am going to use that in my shower bombs but I'm sure they will be as green as the grass grows. Worth the money! <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/LOT-of-6-1g-Gram-JAR-JARS-Sample-Cp-Mp-Hp-DIY-RED-Matte-Orange-YELLOW-Green-BLUE-Purple-Dye-Colorants-Cosmetic-Soap-Making-Bath-Bomb-Pigment-Powder-Set/dp/B019LWZY6M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">LOT of 6- 1g Gram JAR JARS Sample Cp Mp Hp DIY RED Matte Orange YELLOW Green BLUE Purple Dye Colorants Cosmetic Soap Making Bath Bomb Pigment Powder Set</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible Quality. This item is of horrible quality and a serious waste of $5.
Pros:
1. Low Price
Cons
1. The blue box, not the shown color (not a big deal), turns your hands blue. If you just touch it, you become blue so I had to wash mine and it still makes me a little blue.
2. The case doesn't close, maybe its just mine, but it doesn't lock shut it just springs open.
3. The blades are held in place by a tiny magnet. The magnet is very weak and the pieces fall out very easily.
4. Knives are not sharp at all. This can be fixed, but it not convenient at all.
5. Blades are thin and of poor quality, can cut paper and that is about all.
I would not recommend this item | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too Fat for Fine Details. <div id="video-block-R253Y06TLTKJ7Y" 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/D1cZbjFcAQS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1Z5GBBGj-S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> The grains of this embossing powder was far too fat for any fine detail on an embossed image. Tired several stamps with no luck the large grains cause the image to spread too much. It would work to make faux seals or on very simple embossing applications. Works as described but you need to be careful on what application you use it for.
In the video you can see me compare this embossing powder to their clear embossing powder and also the results of using the clear powder with a gold stamp ink.
Ultimately I Returned this powder to Amazon for refund. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First one had something in middle keeping it from aligning properly; Replacement worked great. I received a faulty hole punch, which was curious because someone else reported a similar issue: something near the middle hole (it looked like a big screw to me -- I could see it the whole way down from the top to the bottom of the space where the paper goes in) was keeping the paper from being pushed back flush against the back. The paper was pivoting around it and so all the holes were misaligned -- some closer than others depending on how you chose to go around the pivot.
That really annoyed me because it was a very clear and visible defect -- I'm shocked quality control would be so shoddy, especially since others complained of the same issue.
Luckily, Amazon quickly replaced it for me -- sent it next day air!
The replacement has worked fine so far, no such pivot problem. I'm glad because the alternatives didn't look promising, either. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Grown-up art time fun. I've been trying for two years to find a relaxing art or craft to get my fianc into, and finally, I handed him one of the mini-scratch art kits one night when I couldn't stand his fidgeting anymore. I agree with his assessment that it would be a rare 8-year old who could do one of these without frustration, but if you don't have an artistic background or have difficulty with soft crafts (knitting, etc), these may be the perfect hobby to get you started on something artistic. I love watching my guy lose himself for an hour or more working on one of these instead of nervously drumming his fingers thinking about work and finals. And whether he realizes it or not, he's getting a sense for light, shadow, and perspective, so when I buy him blank scratchboard, he won't be unequipped to do his own scratch drawings. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Value. I purchased this knitting needle set mainly because I wanted to have a set of inexpensive wood knitting needles in every size on hand for students. I love the case. It's well made and versatile with enough pockets for all the knitting needles and a small square pocket for accessories. The needles themselves are the same Clover bamboo needles often carried by hobby stores. I have a good variety of knitting needles including old-time metal, bamboo, birch, rosewood, plastic, high-tech polymers, nickel, and so on. As a result, I'm familiar with the differences. Clover bamboo needles have dull rounded tips so they're not great for advanced projects. They are reasonably smooth, but nowhere near as smooth as premium needles. My personal preference is for the smooth feel of birch or rosewood, and I like pointy tips when I'm working on an advanced lace project. I do, however, occasionally work simple projects on Clover bamboo needles. Since these are very inexpensive, I also often give these away to beginning students. Either way, I think this is a great kit to have on hand, especially considering the price. Our local hobby store sells Clover knitting needles for up to $10 a pair, and I've seen similar cloth cases for as much as $35. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product wastes my time (and patience. I've had Logan for over a year and I never got around to returning it, so I'm stuck with it and that's on me. The drive points regularly shoot partly out but remain stuck in the driver. I have to stop and pull out the drive point with pliers and i waste a lot of points. The only way I get it to work is to angle the driver at about 10 to 15 degrees up from the canvas board and then it drives in, but sometimes the point stabs the canvas board on the way in. I have no confidence in this product. This unit replaced one that worked OK but which I lost. Ironic that the box photo on this Logan F-500-2A boldly says "IMPROVED"!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product. This product is great! The plastic film that protects each paint disk is a bit tricky to remove, but once you have that done, the pallet is a breeze to use! I bought two and a friend and I painted faces at a fair - we easily did about 50 faces each and the paints held up very well all day. There is plenty left to do more. The water activation means you can use a relatively thin coat of paint, which makes it comfortable to wear around. The colors are very vibrant and opaque, but you can also layer and mix them. I like the vegan non-toxic aspect of this paint as well - it made me feel confident that kids weren't going to end up with irritated skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really? Yes really. Pleasantly surprised. Okay who really needs five pair of scissors. I decided after going through my drawers, kitchen, office and bedroom, that indeed I did. After many many years of use and abuse by myself, kids and friends I decided new scissors were needed. I don't use them everyday but when I need them I need them and the ones I had were useless. Going to my Amazon I found so many scissors for just about every conceivable use and function. Problem was price. Goodness scissors can get really expensive. I put a few in my wish list to start weeding out my needs and came across this set. It had to be a mistake I thought. Really? I read the reviews. Really? $10.00. Really? Again I read the reviews and to be safe I called Amazon to make sure it wasn't a misprint. Really I said? Okay I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for so I wasn't expecting much. They arrived in Prime shipping time and again I wasn't expecting much but if they were garbage then I could send them back. Now the problem. Don't throw out all your old scissors yet. In order to get into the packaging you'll need a strong pair. The scissors are incased in a blister pack heavy plastic and stiff container. You definitely will need sharp scissors to open. In my case all my scissors were so dull that my Swiss Army Knife with a sharp blade was used. Eventually I got the scissors free from the package and took each pair and inspected. Really? These things are great. Very heavy duty and very sharp. The nicest feature are the handles. I'm not sure what they are made of but they are large and somewhat padded. Now on my old boney fingers that's a real big plus. Now the true test. Can they cut. YES ! They can cut and nicely. I tried all of them on paper, cardboard, material and just about every other thing I could find in front of me. They are sharp and made so they cut through everything I tried. I might not use all the sizes that are included but just having them handy will be great. I put one pair in the desk, one pair, smallest, in the medicine cabinet and the rest in the kitchen junk drawer. I'm certainly satisfied. All I can say is Really?
This review was written without any financial considerations. Full Amazon retail was paid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent face paints. I was the Easter Bunny at our church event and my costume did not have a mask. I used this kit, and followed a face painting video on you tube, to make an Easter Bunny face, and it was spectactular. One child asked me if I was real and touched my face! The quality of the paint is very good. Depending on how much water you use, the colors can be pale to very deep hues. The kit contains a generous portion of paints. After I finished making my entire bunny face, we had more than enough left over to set up a face painting station for the children - and there was still left over paint from that. The paint came off easily with make up remover wipes. I would recommened this brand and this particular kit to anyone who needs face paints and at a very reasonable price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lower-quality paper: thin, whose colors are somewhat faded. Good for a one-off science project or office party. The term 'construction paper' evokes a heavy colored paper that is heavy enough that it can be used to build paper houses, construct dioramas, models, heavy paper planes, used as furniture shims if folded several times, etc.
This paper is *thin*, only slightly heavier than typical origami paper or copier stock. Thumbing through the pad, colors looks consistent enough and bright enough for most office-type uses but you may want to invest in something a little higher quality if you're considering purchasing this for a school project or just to fuel a child's imagination.
Value-wise, it's just OK. The price is competitive but only if quality isn't much of a concern.
The item I am reviewing has a different title sheet than the one pictured here in the Amazon listing. Colors included in the pad I received: magenta, charcoal gray, off-white (really a very, very light gray), light green, violet, light blue, pink, orange. All of these colors are pretty faded, not intense and saturated like colored paper should be. I assume the magenta is supposed to represent red but it is a far cry from a fiery tomato or fire engine red. Some sheets have dark flecks of pulp or some other detritus, especially the green. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Quality - Lacking A Bit To Make It Really Special. This Prismacolor Beginner Lettering set has the writing utensils to get started making decorative lettering. It is minus a little ruler which would have been helpful and it also lacks instructions, however you can buy separately an inexpensive book on hand lettering or look up ideas on the internet. This kit comes with a rubber eraser, two pencils, a large calligraphy marker and three prisma pens that are also really nice for Zentangle.
There is a small instruction booklet but a better one could have been supplied for a bit more inspiration. This set would make a nice set for a beginner. You will also need a pencil sharpener as well as maybe a little ruler, had those things been provided, the price would be a little better for buying this kit. This kit has the basic writing instruments plus an eraser which makes it an average beginner kit. This could also use some more instructions since it is for beginners.
The pencils and pens and eraser are top quality though. I really like the big calligraphy pen. One side of it is for calligraphy and the other is more of a straight marker. That is my favorite piece of the set as I do own some prismacolor black liners, I like them to use them a lot for Zentangle.
All in all, the quality of this kit is good, to make it extra special a few more goodies could have been added to make it a more complete set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
types of copper and bronze clay and had the best results with this one although still not as good . I have used several types of copper and bronze clay and had the best results with this one although still not as good as PMC3. Can be torch fired but beware that it requires more time and heat than PMC3 in the flame to become solid metal. Consistency of the clay is about like any I have used; Dense, sticky, dries super fast. Cheaper option to get used to working with this kind of clay than PMC3 but I prefer the results from PMC3. I have not tried firing this clay in my kiln, as firing in the charcoal media is messy and I don't like dealing with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect color for Flame Princess from Adventure Time for the Ochre. This stuff is the bees knees. I purchased this for a Flame Princess cosplay, in the Ochre color, and I must say that it was absolutely perfect. This was my second attempt at a face paint for that character, with the first try ending up much more orange (think Cheeto) than the yellow-orange that I was going for. Ive now tried two different orange face/body paints, and I would say that this one is definitely the better choice. Ive attached a photo comparing our group cosplay, and the differences in color.
This seems to be a wet-applied product, and it really needs generous amount of water before it becomes spreadable enough to use. I was dripping some water in at first, but then I quickly realized you basically need enough that it puddles inside the container. Its easily spreadable after that, either with a sponge or fingers. I only used one coat, then did touch ups around my arms and clavicle.
When Ive used this, I do my face, entire arms, chest, and a little of my back, and there is still a good bit left. I probably used about 1/6 of it for the first application. Afterwards, I use a finishing spray to make sure it stayed on longer, so there wasn't a lot of sweat off the makeup this time. Really, that seems to be a key thing to do with this. Since its water-based, it comes off more easily when you sweat. I wore this in September in Georgia, so you can definitely expect I tried out its ability to stay fresh in humid, hot circumstances. Despite that, it all didn't come off in the shower. Some was still on my hands and fingernails, and my arm pits and the inner crease of my arm. And yes, I scrubbed with warm water and soap.
PROS:
-Easily spreadable with a (good) bit of water.
-The PERFECT color for FP from Adventure Time.
-I only used about 1/6 of it for the first application, so there is a good bit leftover.
-I didn't experience any dry patches with this makeup, and my skin tends to be sensitive, which was a huge plus. The other body paint I used dried out parts of my face, which hurt, as you can imagine.
CONS:
-Rubbed off on my clothes more easily than the other face paint I tried.
-Comes off when you sweat, so youll need to do something to keep it on. (Baby powder, finishing spray, hairspray) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love gold foil and the designs on the washi are . Absolutely gorgeous washi tape! I love gold foil and the designs on the washi are adorable and go well when decorating my planner. You can see just how reflective the gold is; not dull at all! Each roll is individually wrapped but easy to open.
The adhesive isn't too strong which I like in case I make a mistake and need to remove the tape, but strong enough that it doesn't curl up or come off by itself. The paper tape is quite thin, however so where ever there is white, writing will show through the tape. I have examples on black card stock to show opacity of the tape.
Overall, I'm really impressed and excited about these washi!
** Please know I received this product at a discounted cost for my honest unbiased review. These opinions are my own and the discount has not affected it in any way; I heavily rely on reviews of others to make a good purchase so I do my best to leave an honest opinion based on experience, at all times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well, it's not yellow, but it does appear to be beeswax. Well...It's not yellow - certainly not yellow like the picture (see my pictures). But, it is hard like beeswax (you can't just sink your fingernail into it easily) It does not NOT smell like honey (but really, it's the wax, so I don't know if it's fair to expect it to smell like honey.) It does not smell "bad". Other reviewers said it smelled like smoke - I don't smell smoke at all. I would GUESS if you used this for a candle, you would smell nothing (very neutral). I will be using it as a final wax finish on wood turning projects. If your plan was to use it to make candles, not sure how happy you will be, since it neither looks like nor smells like honey - but again, it's the WAX not the HONEY from the hive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love doing arts and crafts with my son. I love doing arts and crafts with my son. I came across a Halloween idea that was a must have to do for my front door this year for Halloween. I truly love everything about these googly eyes. Two sets of eyes comes in the packet. The googly eyes came very nicely package. The Mummy idea I came across had you to put white streamers top to bottom on the door then you added the two big googly eyes. I must say these googly eyes made my project come out prefect. It is something so cute and these eyes did just that... The possibilities for these googly eyes is endless. Sticks great on different types of surfaces. Looks super silly and cute on any craft idea you may use them on. I have so many ideas to use them for. They where a good size and the quality was outstanding. I highly recommend this product these eye are awesome. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this is not a good paper for folding. I bought this to make some origami lights but I ended up not using it. I had a couple problems overall. First, the paper was too glossy which made folding difficult because it kept sliding on itself. Second, this is not a good paper for folding. Creasing in one direction does not make creasing in the other direction any easier. This paper is also bad at doing some more advanced techniques. I tried sliding the paper in a fold to make a petal for a lotus, and the paper became very wrinkled. Any small hole or tear in the paper will quickly expand. The packaging is also not very good. The paper is wrapped in plastic so that pulling one piece out will make a bunch of others come out as well. I was trying for specific colors, but the papers aren't grouped by color but have a psudo-pattern in their order. The paper transparency is exactly what I imagined it would be though, so I cant fault them on that. Overall, its ok paper, but its marketed as origami paper when it is clearly not. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Soy Wax From An Expert In Candle Making....Candle Science Company. 5 stars as Candle Science produces this soy was in flakes in one pound bags making it easy to dispense. And it burns evenly if melted and mixed with dye and fragrance correctly...Candle Science even supplies the video instructions online. I will likely make a road trip to Reno and pick up a larger quantity as shipping costs are why 5 one lb bags of wax are expensive....much less if picked up. I went thru 5 one pound bags in less than a week for personal use candle making. Soy wax really burns well and no topping necessary due to shrinkage. The flakes are the best way to buy, handle and melt soy wax from my limited experience. Btw, vanilla extract from grocery store is a much less expensive way to add fragrance to soy wax. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The perfect size for smaller hands and cutting small projects. While people will have strong opinions about whether a 7 year old should use scissors this sharp, the size is perfect for a little hand. I purchased these with the intent of having a set of scissors my 7 yr old daughter could use while sewing. She sews often and all the other sets we have that are sharp enough to cut fabric well are way to big for her hands and therefore terribly unsafe for her to use. I monitor her use of the scissors being in the same room and she replaces the leather guard over the scissors when she is done using them. They are the perfect size for cutting out small applique pieces, and really a great addition to my sewing room supplies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small and specialized. I'm giving this set three stars only because it came with the handle. The set is small and "cheap" feeling. The engraving is so-so and not deep or detailed. It would be ok as a set for a juvenile interested in jazzing up their missives. If you buy different embossing coins, pay attention to size...the coins fit into a bezel instead of screwing on to a post. This handle won't work with the larger coins. The handle is short and feels stubby in my hand. I would suggest the Uniqooo, J Herbin and other embossing seals available on Amazon that are larger, have deeper engraving and nicer wooden handles that are easier and more comfortable to use. The glue gun style waxes are easier, safer and cleaner (no soot) to use than the wicked stick included in the kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small, Hard to cut shapes with, Hard to squeeze. I purchased the 7 inch scissors. They shipped super fast... BUT:
The hand grip holes are really small for me and I have generally small hands. I can only fit 3 fingers through the larger opening, so it feels awkward to cut anything, but I suppose it's not that big of a deal. What is a big deal, though, is that 7 inches is too long for these scissors. If I want to cut anything, I can only use up to maybe an 1 to 1.5 inches of the scissor blades before it becomes too hard to press down. It seems pointless to have such long scissors if you can't use the whole surface! Maybe I need to work out my hand muscles, but other scissors I own are not like this - they cut smooth and I can cut paper with the whole cutting surface! Oh, and trying to cut out shapes - say a ghost outline for Halloween window decoration - out of white plain bendy poster board was painful on my hand. These are not very maneuverable scissors, I would recommend just buying a different pair. If you MUST have these scissors for some unknown reason go for the 6 inches (or even smaller if it is offered) and just oil the screw daily... Seriously! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty colors but not long lasting. Bought this for Halloween so my husband could paint kitty faces on our daughters. The girls looked awesome and I was happy with the colors provided in the kit. My only complaint is that the paint rubbed off rather quickly. On the flip side, it wiped off with a baby wipe at the end of the night but I had to retouch their faces quite a bit. Next year I want to do a Day of the Dead costume theme for Halloween and I doubt this paint would hold up for something that extensive. I'll keep looking for a less smudgy face paint but for what I paid it got the job done. Bought the matching paint brushes and was happy with those.
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TERRA SKIN ---Better than Yupo for watercolor, multi-media, less expensive too. If you are looking at this product, you are probably want to know how it compares with YUPO, the alternative watercolor "paper."
"Paper" is in parenthesis since YUPO is NOT really paper, but a partially-recycled plastic sheet that was originally made for magazine printing inks. (toners)
Yupo gained recognition in art circles largely due to an aggressive marketing campaign involving one particular watercolor artist: Mark Mehaffey. After Mehaffey's work and methods received national recognition in art magazines, other watercolorists and multi-media painters jumped on the Yupo train.
I too was seduced by the unusual effects, easy lifting and promises of wrinkle-free paper. Then I quickly learned the pitfalls of Yupo.
Except for toner inks, nothing adheres well to Yupo, not even acrylics. That's amazing since acrylics are essentially colored glue that sticks to anything.
Alcohol inks do some interesting things on Yupo, and all the techniques I know with those also work on this TerraSkin. Because of it's porous coating, I feel there is better control with this stuff though.
Oil paint will stick to yupo if applied thickly, but then the oil slides over time as it oxidizes. Thin washes run and make a mess, which makes traditional oil-painting techniques a struggle.
In hot conditions, (such as plein-air painting in the summer) realistic oil paintings melt. That can turn your hard work into surrealist paintings quickly, especially if left in the car. Unless you want to sing a chorus of "Hello Dali" avoid oils on yupo.
Now I know some experimental artists who get beautiful results with Yupo, and occasionally I have too. (about one out of ten tries) However, that makes an expensive substrate even more expensive. True, you could clean yupo and start over, or gesso over it and try again, but once you see your work destroyed because it just won't stick, then you tend to give up on that "paper."
Then I heard about this stuff... Terra Skin. The name makes sense when you think about it. It is made from ROCK, the "skin" of the Earth. ( Terra )
It has all the good characteristics of Yupo but with less adhesion problems. Watercolor, inks and fluid acrylics actually stick to it. You can still lift as on Yupo, but once the layer is dry, it STAYS PUT.
This stuff is almost impervious to water and does not wrinkle when wet, but the calcium carbonate surface absorbs SOME water and provides "tooth" that pigments can grab.
That means it also works for pastels, pencils, charcoal in wet or dry applications.
All those characteristics mean you can use this substrate vertically on an easel, something that is difficult with yupo which typically is only used on a flat horizontal surface.
Oil paints behave beautifully on this stuff! It is a "fast" surface... like the finest hand-sanded panels with rabbit-skin gesso. Oil Paint glides on with a delightful tactile sensation... just heavenly!
If you are a "detail" painter or illustrator, you will LOVE this surface! It takes the finest brushes, sharp pencil lines and ephemeral dustings imaginable.
While in art school, I saw demonstrations of "matte paintings" ...those painted backdrops used in movies. In those demos, artists from Skywalker Studios showed us how they paint on GLASS with oils or acrylics. The smooth surface allows special effects those expert painters use with tremendous speed and panache. Although digital "matte painting" has largely replaced real paintings, I know there are still times when a REAL painting is better for movies. I can foresee many of those expert artists using this translucent, lightweight, flexible surface for those matte-painting backdrops. Like glass, they will be able to shine back-lights through the paintings, but they won't have the weight, break-ability or expense of glass.
I mention that because I have already used this idea to make oriental lamps with sumi-e paintings on this Terra Skin. The light diffuses beautifully through TerraSkin and makes brush-strokes seem to "breathe" with life as you walk by.
If you prefer a more "painterly" style, you'll find TerraSkin a welcome ally. It retains bold brush strokes, but it will also allow smooth gradient transitions. You can blend colors on the surface with aplomb, since removal is so easy. That allows you to compare colors next to each other in the painting.
Terra Skin is fantastic for Air-Brush!
Although I do not use my air brush much, certain effects are just easier and faster with air. Like Yupo, the TerraSkin surface is very fine. Unlike yupo, TerraSkin "grabs" pigment or dyes. That means you can add luscious deep shadows or blend a sky in seconds.
TerraSkin is easy to cut with scissors, knives or a paper cutter... just don't try to tear it! The resin core is so tough and flexible, it just stretches. BTW, you can use that for some unusual effects! Sacrifice a sheet for this experiment: TRY to tear it... go ahead... just try! You'll see how it stretches. Then scrunch it up into a ball and watch it try to retain its original form.
Now, slop some paint of your choice all over it, Use that to "print" the irregular distressed image anywhere.
Another fun thing kids like is taking a printed photograph and stretching it. TerraSkin accepts printer ink nicely. Just let it dry thoroughly which take a minute or two. Then give the photo to your visiting brood and let them destroy the photo. They'll use their little fingers to poke & pull and play tug-o-war with that bitchy cousin's face. The giggles are worth the price.
Terra Skin is less expensive than Yupo.
The whole point of multi-media experimenting is to find artistic freedom, to be able to put any media you want on a surface, try new techniques, combine media for special effects. Well, TerraSkin fulfills that promise better than yupo AND it costs less.
You can visit the manufacturer's website to learn about their eco-friendly production.
Now, I must point out a few negatives.
For anyone who enjoys multi-media approaches, this stuff is great since it readily accepts every medium I can find. (and over the last few decades, I have accumulated just about every medium extant!)
It will not wrinkle when wet, so when inspiration strikes, you don't need to wait. Pull out a piece and start slathering any medium of your choice.
LIKE yupo though, very-wet applications should be done on a horizontal surface. Watercolor WILL stick to it, but it runs easily. That can be good or bad depending on your intent.
LIKE yupo, water media takes longer to "set" and dry on this... NOT as long as Yupo.
Normal paper absorbs water and any pigment in solution. That holds paint in place until the water evaporates. So, although it seems to "dry" faster on normal paper, water-miscible paints actually are held in place by absorption. This stuff is slightly absorbent because calcium carbonate is porous, but don't expect to start glazing in five minutes. You will need 20 minutes or more before applying subsequent layers, especially if your brush technique is as coarse as mine.
The ADVANTAGE of that for acrylic artists is the paint STAYS OPEN longer. I can do LARGE gradients with normal heavy-body acrylics on this stuff... no retarder needed.
Fixative: Since this stuff is somewhat porous, fixative will actually work on it, unlike Yupo where fixative is practically useless.
Gesso: A good quality gesso sticks to this too. Liquitex, Golden, Blick, Jerry's... all of those work. The only medium I had trouble with was Chromacryl, which although is a decent paint, doesn't have the adhesion necessary to hang-on to this stuff or Yupo.
No matter what gesso I used on yupo, it could come off or get easily damaged while applying subsequent layers. So far, I have only had that problem once with Terra Skin, and that was because of the Chromacryl, not the substrate.
Liquitex clear gesso sticks very well to this stuff AND it provides a new layer of tooth that will easily grab pastels or graphite or charcoal! That's a huge advantage for those who use a grisaille!
I like that because I can use the clear gesso as a medium AND fixative in one operation... no VOCs from a spray can ! A quick shot with the blow-dryer and I'm ready for the next layer. That's a huge time saver! I also don't have to evict the studio cat to protect him from spray-can poisons. By itself, herding the cat is a time-consuming project.
Like yupo, you can erase and lift easily... however, you must be aware of the staining nature of some pigments. Phthalocyanine, quinacridone, and azo are all staining pigments, so those will leave some "ghost" image.
Now here's the good part for those who like to lift. This stuff has a removable surface layer, (rock) that you can actually scrub away. So even staining pigments will lift completely back to pure white! I could scarcely believe it myself, but I was able to scrub down through a layer of Pthalo blue INK to pure white in just seconds! ( with a standard eraser!) I do not know of any other surface you can do that with!
Obviously, you can only do that once or twice before you reach the resin core, but that is something impossible to do on paper or yupo. Yupo is formulated to accept inks, dyes and staining pigments. So, although you can lift sedimentary watercolors completely up from yupo, once it is stained, it stays stained.
Over all, I like this far better than yupo, which is NOT to say I'm in love with it. I still like my old-fashioned gessoed panels, canvas and papers. However, whenever I want to grab a sheet for a quick study or experiment in any media, this is my first choice. It does not wrinkle and accepts any pigment I have with ease.
If you like to experiment with alternative techniques and mulit-media, this is a good product that's easy to use, far less expensive than Yupo and demonstrably better in most ways. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Time Saver - Super Detailing Possible - You Need This. This is a great product. I used up my first pound quickly so ordered two more.
This material is used to make molds so you can reproduce any 3 dimensional object you want in polymer clay.
I was buying pre-made molds but these can be expensive, and I was not always able to get exactly what I wanted in a pre-made mold.
With this material, I find the object I want to copy and use the silicone putty to make the mold. It can pick up extremely fine details on the original object which means when you place the polymer clay into the mold you created, the fine details come out in the final product which gives your item a very professional look.
Highly Highly RECOMMENDED | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for My Mini Pieces of Art. I cover light switch plates and outlet plates with high end pictures and sell them on Etsy. I love this product as it dries clear with a bit of a shine. So, it's not totally matte finish but for me it's better because it brings out the color in the picture. The picture actually looks better after this has been applied. Sometimes I may leave a brush stroke or two but that's my fault for using to much of it. When applied in thin coats it dries smooth without visible brush strokes. It's perfect for what I do. I've also tried it on wood boxes and the results were awesome. Easy to work with. I am able to manipulate the paper after the back of the picture has been coated to fit the plates and to go nicely around the corners of the plates without drying out or ripping. I've tried the satin and the gloss just to see the difference between the three and Matte is the clear winner by far over the other two. This is the essential product I need to create my mini pieces of art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
i've had better , i've had worse. When I receives the product, the intent is to make bees wax candles, which I have done before. Upon opening the product I realize these are extremely old wax pellets as the usually honey smell that accompany these is completely gone and replace with a foul, sour almost rancid smell instead. But I decide I can sent them.with honey fragrance oil to help it along. After melting, they smelled even worse!!!! And I tried and tried to sent them even going so car as to put extra strong scent of 2oz into 6oz of bees wax. My trials were to no avail! The bees wax was too old to be of any use, besides a negative ion generator. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bookmaking Leather. Excellent leather for bookmaking. Its very thin and pliable which makes it a perfect fit if you want the raised bands to really show on the binding. There were a few holes and blemishes scattered throughout, but it was easy enough to cut out what I needed to make a fully leather bound book. The texture was very soft and the color rich. Don't expect to get the exact same color as pictured. I ordered dark brown, but received a light black piece. If you're looking to make a belt or something which requires heavier leather, don't buy this product. This leather was ideal for bookmaking because of how thin it was. Overall for the price I was very pleased with the quality and texture of this leather. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Favorite in Our House. My son received this dough for his birthday. It was nice to see him open a gift that was creative and made from natural ingredients. I dread birthdays and holidays because of all the plastic toys with little pieces that always seem to end up in the vacuum or the trash.
It has been several months and it is still one of his favorite things to play. While I am cooking he sits and plays with the dough creating his own pretend food. He is excited to share his masterpieces with me. He makes little cars, uses tools to create different shapes. Its been fun to have him be so creative. And its not messy which is great.
eco-dough has now become my go-to for birthday gifts. Everyone has been thrilled. So glad I learned about eco-kids! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality washi. I am kind of a Life planner junkie lately and I recently bought the Erin Condren Life Planner and so I've been on the hunt for washi tapes to fill the pages with. I came across these and gave them a try. They are absolutely beautiful! I love the patterns and the quality is wonderful. They are sticky enough to not peel up at the edges but they are pliable enough that you could pull them off the paper to reposition them. (Which I have to do a lot) to make sure I'm getting it straight. I absolutely recommend this seller and these tapes for your planner or anything you use washis for. They are truly great!
I received this product for free or on a promotional discount for my honest review and they are 100% my own opinions. I received no monetary compensation and I am not required to give a good review in order to have received my discount. I write my reviews as honestly as possible, as I personally rely heavily on reviews when deciding to purchase an item or not, thus understand and respect the need for honest reviews. Being given a discount to review an item will never influence me to rate higher or lower than I would have otherwise done so if rating an item I wasn't compensated for.
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