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Very handy but not perfect. I recently received my Moleskine Passions Recipe Journal and, overall, I am very pleased with it. The layout is very organized but a little cramped. It's not useful for writing recipes with lots of ingredients or complex preparations if you don't have small handwriting. As a college student, it works rather well for me since I have fairly simple recipes. The one thing I don't like is an entire section devoted to cocktails since it's not something I would use. It could probably be repurposed for smoothies or other drinks but I would rather have more space for food recipes. However, there are plenty of blank pages in the back and even a small file folder (2 pockets) to put recipe cards or other papers. In the end, I'm happy I bought it and, depending on my future needs, I may buy this again especially if the cocktail section is removed in a future edition. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far, so good...perfect corners every time. I've been trying for years to evenly round the corners of paper for card making with scissors and I could never get it right. After using this punch I have asked myself why I waited so long to buy this gadget. The handles (which are plastic, but all of the cutting pieces are metal) are very easy to press, which is great since this punch is designed to be held in your hand, not placed on a table. The back of the punch is open, which allows you to see how to line the paper up in the punch. Additionally, there is an "L" shaped guide that you line the paper up in. This guide ensures that the corners are rounded perfectly and evenly every single time. The cutters are sharp, and although I have used the punch almost daily for a month to cut a variety of papers, vellum, cardstock, and glitter papers, the punch is still sharp and does not stick when I use it. I am very pleased with this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Booklet Covers. This is great looking heavyweight paper that makes a very nice looking cover for booklets and such. The color is nice and both color and black text and images look great on it. I printed this on my HP LaserJet printer and it went through perfectly each time. It does have a tiny bit of curl to it when it comes out of the printer but that is easily remedied by a few hours under a heavy book.
The only issue I have with this, and what keeps it from getting five stars, is that it is a tiny bit (may 1/16th of an inch) shorter than regular legal size paper. So if you're using it as a cover on a booklet you'll have a tiny bit of the interior pages sticking out which you may need to trim off for a finished appearance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kids love scissors. My sons are almost 3 and they love to cut paper with scissors. This set has one blue pair and one red (we got 2 sets so we have 2 blue, 2 red). The blue scissors cut straight cuts and the red scissors, a pattern. The blue scissors are relatively easy to use - well, as easy as it can be for a 3 year old - but the red scissors are harder to use. The blue cut smoothly which makes them the easy pair. The red - with the pattern - tend to get caught on the paper which made them harder to use. My boys had no interest in the red scissors after trying them once or twice. We have not injured ourselves on these which is key but we did manage to pinch someone else with them before we got instructions on what we could and couldn't do with them. One of my boys was able to figure out how to hold them properly on his own shortly after using them for a bit. It took #2 guy a little longer but without any coaching he figured it out too. They can be used if you hold them improperly but they cut a smoother, less jagged cut if you hold them the "right" way. We got them for Christmas and want to use them everyday. We also use them to cut play-doh and they work fine for that also.
I felt there were really a only few draw backs - the red scissors are not easy to use for younger toddlers, you can pinch someone with them - leaves a good bruise - and I'm not sure yet how durable they will be. They seem to be a bit flimsy but having said that they have so far made it over 2 weeks of daily use.
We already have another set in case we break the originals | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fluffy, soft and VIVIDLY colored feathers. These feathers are gorgeous! They were the perfect size AND color. The blue is just as vivid and bright as pictured. There was about 10 in the package I ordered. I took two different pictures to show how the blue truly POPS on a darker background. But they're really vivid and beautiful feather on any background. I plan to affix them to a skirt for my daughter. Maybe Ill save a few for something for myself ;) They are very fluffy and full, so just a few would go a long way. I will definitely consider ordering more, but in different colors or sizes, in the near future. Btw, the pic on the darker background is showcasing the group of feathers. The pic with the light background is showcasing a single feather, and its individual fullness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a nice quality bath bomb mold although mine did come with . This is a nice quality bath bomb mold although mine did come with a slight dent on one side. It didn't really bother me but I actually don't use this one as much. I found that its just way too big for my liking. I tried making one batch using what called for ingredients for 4-6 bath bombs and could only makes barely 2 with this mold. That is of course no ones fault I just need to increase my recipe but i think i prefer making smaller ones that way I can mix up the recipes a bit and have more variety. I think this mold is even a bit bigger than the bombs you would normally find at Lush. I actually ended up using a metal measuring cup and doing away with all the molds that I had ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great box for a variety of purposes. Picked up one of these in the hopes of making a custom arcade stick. After visiting craft stores and hardware stores, I was a bit disappointed in both the low quality and high price of what was out there. Finally I decided to give one of these boxes a try, which was a risk on my part not knowing for sure its durability and build quality.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. For one the build quality was excellent; the box was very clean, it wasn't warped, and was free of burrs and defects in the material and workmanship. I was easily able to convert one of these into a custom arcade stick for home video gaming, and will purchase more to do the same.
A word of caution however, if you plan to drill this box, go carefully and slowly. The wood is very thin on the top and bottom and subject to fracture. If you put screws in it, drill pilot holes first. If you are drilling a large hole, (greater than .125") I recommend using a step bit or a unibit. For all other drilling, use a bit in excellent condition and drill slowly.
Hot glue will adhere strongly to the material which is also a nice plus for those that are modifying this box.
I have to say that if I had the proper tools and enough space, I could produce a box like this for a mere fraction of the cost. Unfortunately, that's not feasible in my situation. I must buy pre-made boxes for my projects. Considering that, this is one of the best products I've found in that regard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but I was able to do pretty well with this kit and there's plenty of paint . I used this to paint faces at my 4-year-old niece's birthday party. I'm not a professional, but I was able to do pretty well with this kit and there's plenty of paint left after taking care of about 20 kids (not full faces, just princess crowns and smaller designs). I will probably invest in more paints and try some different brands as I will be starting to book more parties, but this one was well-worth the initial investment for a beginner! I would definitely recommend.
ALSO: I painted my own face, and I am very sensitive to EVERYTHING but had no allergic reaction to this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Cutting Mats. I love this glue! I have used it for a couple of years to re-sticky my cutting mats. It is absolutely the best glue to use for that purpose! The dispenser is easy to use and the glue flows easily even after it hasn't been used for a few days. If you want a permanent hold then place your items together while the glue is blue. A removable hold then wait until the glue dried clear and it will easily remove. To use on cutting mats, I wash my mats in soap and water to remove any old glue residue and then let them dry overnight. I apply the Zig Memory System Two Way Glue liberally, wait for it to dry clear and that's it! It is super simple and saves me money on new cutting mats!
Pros
Color coded (blue permanent, clear removable)
Easy to apply
Great dispenser
Multiple uses!
Cons
None, this stuff if great!
You cannot go wrong with this glue for all your crafting needs. If you own a cutting machine, this is the perfect product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just the right amount of stickiness. I received this pack of skinny washi tapes for Christmas - I had specifically asked for them on my wish list! I've never had ones this thin but I love them! They had a nice addition to envelopes and in my art journals. I especially like the variety of soft peachy/teal colors plus the white and black, and the gold highlights on each roll give them a nice richness. Sometimes washi tapes can be hit-or-miss -- they're either too sticky and you can't unroll them without them tearing or not unrolling at all. Or they're not sticky enough and curl up and don't stay stuck down. The ones I've used so far are just right! The pack of 16 skinny rolls also includes a bonus wider roll of tape too! Very pleased!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not really what I was looking for and did not work as I expected. Purchased this item to apply patches to shirts and possibly a coat. I first tried to apply a patch to a t-shirt. Though the product works fine in that I was able to attach the patch to the shirt, there were two things that I must report. First the glue though it dried well it did not dry smooth. That is the glue dried and created a hard area behind the patch. While this would be fine and usable, two days later the patch just fell off the shirt without any warning. I then tried to attach another patch and found the same thing happened in that the patch did not stay on the garment and easily came off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very clear, appears durable. I ordered a pack of this clear plastic to trim a sheet to fit a custom frame (which I made nearly 2 decades ago in a high school shop class) to hang a holographic puzzle my 5 year-old son was proud to have put together on his own. It cut easily with utility shears, and probably would cut plenty easy with any household scissors or utility/craft blades/knives. We have other projects that will soon use the other sheets. Cheaper than a small pane of glass I initially had cut (...for free...after purchasing at a big-box arts store), particularly the one I accidentally cracked when trying to tack down the backing. The sheets are plenty flexible to wrap around curved objects, yet rigid enough to only need minimum support and won't sag. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superb. I tried this w/ scraps of material first. I did not use enough. I gave it another try, using a Qtip and a little more of the product and so far it has held. I admit, nothing I used it on has gone through the washer yet. I am doubtful this will last for many washings w/ hot water. I'll be sure to use cold water when I do. Update: one year later. I love this stuff. I glued a hole in my slippers and one year later it is still holding. I also glued a seam on a chair and it is holding up welI. I cannot see where I repaired it. After applying the glue I hold it together with a clothespin. Removal of the clothespin is easy and does not open the spot I mended. I tried several other brands that worked until they were washed. This Tear Mender last through washings both cold and hot. I highly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
decent quality, but NOT BLACK. i used these Chicago screws on a leather holster to replace some leather ties that were used to adjust the shoulder strap. these are decent quality, with clean edges and a good finish. however, the finish is ultimately the problem: these are NOT BLACK. they are, at best, a medium-toned gunmetal. the picture shows that they are shiny, which is correct, but in reality they appeared lighter to my eyes.
these are fine if you're looking for gunmetal or don't mind a dark silvery color, but not if you're looking for a very flat or dark finish. i'll probably give these a little coat of paint so they match the other holster harware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love doing transfers, was not exactly what I expected. Pros and cons. I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to love this product. And this was a big ole experiment having never seen this product in any stores.
I find, universally that Mod Podge makers are not very good at giving thorough information on their products. I do a LOT of transfer techniques, including image transfer techniques on fabric. And I could not get my questions answered before purchase, so I knew I would have to just try and see.
At first glace, this looked to be a great solution to other fabric transfer methods that require curing, special chemical treatments etc (I have used specially treated fabrics and run directly through the digital printer).
Here is what I did not expect:
-Medium is WHITE and OPAQUE! No matter the fabric under, this will be a slightly rubbery, white paint, that may give an undesired effect around your transfer.
You may or may not want that effect. Be sure to test this first using the image you want to transfer. You MIGHT be able to paint or mask the medium onto the fabric, to the size and shape of the transfer image you wan; and not see any of the Transfer Medium. I can see that working well, but depends on the image and fabric color, pattern, etc.
-Adds some thickness to the fabric. I would not use this on fine or silky fabrics, as the medium is a little bit the consistency of acrylic paints. You can thin it, but too much and your image won't transfer well...which could ALSO be a cool effect.
Other than that, be neat and think carefully about the fact that the medium will become part of your design/transfer on your fabric: you will have a white area on any colored fabric (great for transferring onto dark fabrics. And the Transfer Medium will cover up any pattern you may have on the fabric you are transferring upon.
I also want to say, if there ARE any hints and tip to use this product better than I did, Mod Podge is not sharing them (or was not when I purchased this product).
I know many LOVE Mod Podge and their products. I often find better alternatives across the board, myself.
Just have an idea, ahead of time, of your desired result - or experiment on scrap fabrics just to see what happens (which can be fun, too). That may help you to use this transfer medium in a way that is best for you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
looks like it got poked by sharp object. First pair of scissors I rec'd has a chip on the tip of the pointy blade (pic included. kind of blurry) so i requested a replacement.
Replacement came shortly and the tip on that one is still kind of dented. But the most noticeably damaged part is that the replacement is damaged on the handles (rubber is nibbed off, looks like it got poked by sharp object, and the other side, has a straight cut on the handle-pic included), then the handles on the other side is dirty. This dirt mark was not see on my original purchase. I sent Amazon another request for a replacement, pending to receive and see what's going on. Hope 3rd time is a charm. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great. I've had these scissors for almost a month. They are durable, dishwasher safe, sharp, and they have an excellent grip for my hand. I think people have different hand-sizes, and someone else may find these awkward; however, they have performed for me for the last 3 or so weeks beautifully. I prefer them to my other scissors which are kind of dull and clunky. These are lightweight, yet they can cut up a chicken, or perforate cardboard. The titanium coating will make them last longer too.
Looking at the hinge, I see no indication that they will break apart, unless I use them for some kind of continuous work.
I am using them for food and cutting jobs around the house. Mainly the kitchen. I used them to open a difficult theft-resistant package. They were fine. I wouldn't want to do that all the time, as scissors do wear eventually. If you want a heavy-duty pair of scissors, these aren't them. These are great for average households, and I'm looking forward to them lasting a long time.
Sticky stuff doesn't adhere to bad to the titanium finish, so cutting tape won't ruin these scissors.
I made a good decision getting these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Size, assortment and quality as described. Bought this assortment to make small origami cranes. The assortment is just as described: 3x3in. square origami paper, 36 patterns, 10 sheets per pattern. I'm 100% satisfied with the purchase.
I don't understand other customers' complaints about this paper being too small because origami paper comes in the larger(regular) size and this small (3x3) kind. The listing clearly states that this is the smaller size.
Also, for origami paper this size, I've always found that they come thinner than the regular (larger) size. This small size paper quality/thickness is about the same as printer paper. I believe they're thinner for a purpose--to make for easier folding when making miniature origami (it would be much more difficult to work with thicker paper when you're making tiny delicate/complex folds!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Now?? In the venerable voice of Paul Harvey?? ONLY TIME WILL TELL THE REST OF THE STORY. New Chair, barely a few years old. New Arms too (After one of the plastic Rib-supports broke), but apparently?? My Elbows are really REALLY Dry sucking the life-choice oils out of the vinyl causing cracks.
Yeah, a new chair is only $100.00USD but why trash a perfectly useful albeit cosmetically marred office chair I mused.
There's enough good usable crap in landfills these day.
For NOW?? It gets 5 Stars.....just barely (Only because I was afraid at first that there was insufficient material to do both arm reset areas).
I WILL be back with updates & pictures.
So, once I figured out HOW to properly cut the patch to fit so it would fit BOTH Arms instead of just one side??
I was happy to have learned geometry in H/S.
See pictures.
I cleaned both arms with a liberal dousing of Rubbing Alcohol.
I also covered it with a ca;f-high cotton sock & set the Iron on "Cotton" & PRE-HEATED The Office-Chair Arms.
I Then deftly cut the patch in a polyangular manner (wide at the front tapering to a svelte conclusion at the rear) & then applied the patches & ironed the patches for a few minutes covered with a sock again after installation.
Now?? In the venerable voice of Paul Harvey?? ONLY TIME WILL TELL THE REST OF THE STORY.
(Yes, Lumbar Support Pillow & Tempurpedic Butt-Pillow enhanced Office-Chair).
****UPDATE 02/10/2018****
The "Patches" are still working great!. I sorta-thought that they would start to curl up on the edges because I was able to finger-nail the edges (OCD) at the on-set & they seemed a bit loosey-goosey. Now? They seem to be well "Glued" down & in place. Will continue to update though.
****UPDATE 05/10/2018****
The "Patches" are still working great!. I sorta-thought that they would start to curl up on the edges because I was able to finger-nail the edges (OCD) at the on-set when I first installed them?? But I Used an IRON & a towel to Iron Them On fully....Now? They seem to be well "Glued" down & in place. Will continue to update though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The domed shapes come out uniform and smooth and go together nicely, makes the domes even--it is impossible to do . I purchased this for making dome shapes used in 3D paper quilling & was very excited to try it out when I received this ..
The domed shapes come out uniform and smooth and go together nicely, makes the domes even--it is impossible to do without it....
Its quite easy to get the job done : Make a quilled roll of paper strips big enough to fit ur choice of dome size, then put that roll on dome with domed side of this mold upwards like in picture, gently push the roll downwards to cover the whole dome, then bush glue all over the dome & let it dry for few mins... & taa..daa!! the shape ready to use! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No hammer required. My grandfather had one of these in his woodworking shop and I needed one for mine! These are great tools for driving small brads and nails. If you have big (fat) fingers like mine then you know it's next to impossible to hold and hammer a tiny nail. This will hold the nail for you via the magnet and one push on the tool will drive the nail straight and true--no hammer required!
Please Note: I received this product for a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review of the product. I take seriously my commitment to review products from an unbiased perspective, and I always do so to the best of my ability. I hope my review has helped as you consider purchasing this product for yourself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unusal tissue paper for gift wrapping, arts and crafts... and more. I was shocked at how much paper came in this set. Sure, it's a little more pricey than most tissue paper, but it isn't your average gift paper for me. I bought this paper specifically for crafts and not for gift wrapping. For me, it's so hard to find unusual tissue paper. I like making my own washi tape and these patterns are really fun and useful. I also use the paper in my art collages and have yet to run out. I feel this package of paper will last a long time. If you are interested in unusual tissue paper, or need some for arts and crafts, you should definately give this pack a shot. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Product, One Broken. Got these in the mail last night and used them guiding a white water rafting trip today. Colors are vibrant and bright! They go on easy and stayed on well. I've read reviews that the colors rub off easily, which is true, but only if you rub it shortly after it is applied. I put some on my face and it stayed on pretty well through 6 hours on river. I just didn't touch my face for a few hours after I applied it. With all this being said, my only complaint is that the blue one broke off as soon as I opened it! Other colors are good so far. Pretty bummed about the blue as it was the one color I really wanted to use with my gear. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product. I am new to scrapbooking and one day when I needed to use circles for my template I realised that they were not so easy to create when they have to be cut out using scisors. A quick internet search got me to scraptime.ca, a great site where Christine, a professional scrapbooker, demonstrates with videos how to use all types of scrapbook items. I have never realised how big and complex the world of scrapbooking can be. I would recommend this website to any scrapbooking beginners. This will definitely help you decide the exact tools you might need for your future projects. As Christine was very found and very happy with the EK Success Circle Scissor Plus Cutting Tool I have decided to give it a try, so I ordered the tool looking forward to its arrival. I am so glad I did so! This product cuts circles between 1 to 6 inches. It also has a separate pencil holder in which you can easily insert a pen, pencil, paintbrush, marker or any type of writing tool so you draw a circles, as well. I really like the layouts with the different size circles and this really makes it easy. You can even cut a circle within a circle. As the manufacturer recommends, you do need a glass mat to cut on. It does not work too well with the selfhealing mats. I love this product and so far I could not find any flaws. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great glue, lasts in the tube and works perfectly. Have always loved Zig glue for several reasons -
- It stores well, and I can come back to a tube of it after months without worrying that it has dried up
- The slight blue color helps me see where the glue has been applied, but it dries clear
- The 2-way glue means I can adhere paper together while the glue is wet and get a permanent bond, or wait for it to dry to sticky and have a reponsitionable effect.
I use this glue to refresh the repositionable stickiness of my mats for my cutting machine, and this wide chisel tip makes application go quickly. Zig also has a finer point pencil style for more detailed application. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great THIN washi tape (ignore the bad reviews... they didn't read. if you read the description next to the picture before you order this product, you won't be leaving a low review... the measurement for width says specifically 0.7 cm... so it's the thin washi tape.. great for use in planners and for thin borders in scrapbooks and such things.
I have tried finding thin washi tape and it is typically NOT cheap. These rolls were not only inexpensive, but shipping from the seller was extremely fast (it arrived 2wks earlier than expected) and the tape is very very high quality.
It can be lifted off and removed repeatedly (I can be picky about placement in my planner), and it's extra smooth on top so it's a breeze to write on with a felt pen/sharpie
I would recommend this to anyone looking for thin washi tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't work. I chose this because of the price and the reviews seemed ok. . Maybe others got something better but, what I got is pure junk. There was already a blade in the handle when I received it and it wasn't packaged in anything but a plastic sleeve so I may have just got one that had been returned and busted? Who knows. .
The blade just rests in the handle and the blade will shift while you're trying to skiv off the leather. There's no way to really shove the blade in any farther than what it is. . without risking cutting myself, so I'll pass.
Over all, it's not a safe tool to work with. I'm not entirely sure if it's that the blade just rests in the handle, the blades aren't sharp enough, or a combination of both. . I would highly recommend investing in a better one as I will be looking elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Assortment. Necessity, it is written, is the mother of invention. As a hobbyist I needed a way to sand small subject and I didn't want to break the bank doing it. In the hobby world they have these sanding boards but they are much smaller and don't even approach the coarse grits that can be found in the cosmetic world. I figure that if you can sand fingernails and rough skin with these abrasive boards then you can sand balsa and basswood, too. The manufacturer states that these are factory seconds but I have yet to come across one that doesn't come up to my standards. Did I mention you get fifty of them. There are an assortment of grits, too! I suppose some folks have softer rough skin than others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Martha Stewart Punch. I was pretty shocked when I got this. The box was so heavy. I thought I got the wrong item. When I opened it and took the punches out, they are literally too heavy. They make beautiful patterns but it's hard to arrange some patterns. I cut the cover with the cover punch and punched the rest of the A2 card with the other punch. Somewhere in the middle the two pattern mixed up while punching so it gives a weird pattern at that place. I don't know what is the perfect card size to use with this punch but A2 definitely does not work well. It leave an ugly combination a leaf and a flower at that place. The arrangement is not accurate. The punches are hard to use also. It needs practice. I just have a mixed feeling about this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
stencils are awesome. Can't wait until our kids party next weekend . Everything was as described, stencils are awesome. Another member of our group also bought several face painting kits at Wal-Mart for more money and they were horrible. We ended up using only these kits. They were awesome and I would definitely recommend them! Thanks for making it possible to give a special day to some very special heroes they absolutely loved their face paintings and came back for a 2nd and in some cases a 3rd painting on face, hands, arms, even a couple of these big biker guys with bald heads let their heads be painted making the kids laugh and giggle like crazy. Our face painting station was a HUGE success thanks to these kits. Thank you!!! :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scissors for left or right-handed people, good for small jobs. The plus is that these scissors are light, and can be used by right or left-handed people. The design is stylish, and the ceramic is a nice feel in your hand, comfortable. As kitchen scissors go, these wouldn't replace my hardier scissors that I can cut legs off poultry with, but they make a good utility choice when you don't want to dirty the big guns.
They work great on paper, and the rounded tips make them relatively safe for children, but with supervision. The description says these will cut Kevlar, the stuff that bullet-proof vests are made from, but I doubt it. I don't have a bullet-proof vest, but I did try them on some fairly light quilting material, and they lacked the "bite" that other types of sewing scissors provide. I will probably keep them next to my sewing machine for snipping thread, and removing rogue threads from seams. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Came with rust already on it. The reason I wanted to get this is I want to put it into my 72 hour kit. A 72 Hour Kit is a kit that you can keep in your home or car that can help get you through a sudden emergency that would cause you to have to be away from my home for a few days. Things like earthquake, flood, chemical or other emergencies. What ever could take you away from the comforts of home. It is a lot like preparing for a camping trip but very stressful because you are worrying about your family. So every thing in a 72 hour kit needs to fit into a five gallon bucket with a lid. You need to have water, food and a shelter. And it is important to have a way to boil water and to purify water. It is important to stay dry and to have a way to dry off if you get wet. It all needs to fit together in a small space.
This is going to fit perfect into my 72 hour kit because it is Multi-Functional.
These Super Scissors say that they can do everything from cut sheet metal to crack nuts open. It also says on the package that they can cut wire, fabric and paper. So I tried them on "Denim" fabric and thin cardboard. And yes it did cut them but not straight. The way the blades are (wavy) it cuts in a wavy line. The package also says on it that "NEVER RUSTS" But the package I received already had rust at the pivot point (The Center Point) on the metal part that opens to make the scissors extend.
So they are still going into my 72 hour kit, but I hope they won't be needed.
My opinion is "Save Your Money". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't bother, there are better ways. I've found that baby wipes work just as well and are much easier to use. They are also much more affordable and smell good!
The best ways to get your resin piece out:
Wipe mold out with a baby wipe.
Mix resin correctly.
Let it cure fully.
Flip mold and try to pop is out by applying pressure to the back of the piece.
If your resin doesn't come out easily there is a very simple way to get it out, just lay the mold face down and give it a gentle whack with a hammer, the mold pops right out and easily every time.
With that being said, I bought this mold release as a beginner and it's a waste of money. It's too much money for a bottle with a sprayer that doesn't even work most of the time, I had so much trouble just trying to get it to spray where I was pointing it. There are also a ton of precautions for it, do not get on your skin, don't use in closed areas, ect. In my opinion it's too much of a hassle to have to shake it *very* well for a few minutes, spray it just right because the sprayer is wonky and then wait for it to dry. It's truly a useless pain in the butt. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Willy Wonka Oompa Loompa makeup. I ordered this for my daughter, who has been cast in our loca holiday production of Willy Wonka as an Oompa Loompa.
As everyone remembers, the Oompa Loompa's were a very orange skinned people, so this is the makeup that the costume designer found and I bought as a parent for my daughter.
I have to say it is not what I expected. It is harder to apply then I thought it would be, It keeps falling out of the case. You need to get your sponge fairly wet to apply, not just damp. You also need to apply it in layers to get the right color, go over the face once, allow to dry then go over again to get it dark enough for our needs. If you don't allow it to dry between layers it washes the first layer off.
It is not bad on removal, except in the hair line, and where it mixes with human hair it is terrible to remove!
Just glad the performances are only on the weekends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small size and stickiness make them too unwieldy. The adhesive is so sticky that once the corners are removed from the supporting strip, they attach themselves to the fingers so much so that it is almost impossible to insert them on any document.
Also, once finally set on the outer corners of a document, since the corners are not wide enough to remain in place by themselves, they tend to fall off for lack of rigidity. I have been using a few of them, to stick philatelic envelopes on strong paper and I am always afraid these corners are going to damage the documents. The old photo corners, with glue on the back that had to be wetted,were far better.
The only way to use them is to precisely measure the document (postcard, envelope, photo, etc) and report these measurements on the support. Then place the corners in their exact wished for location. A procedure that is far more time consuming and tedious than being able to simply directly set down the document on its support with its 4 corners already in place.
Very frustrating to use. They were a disappointment, I cannot recommend them to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, but could be better. Suits my purpose though. Although cheaply made, this rack does serve the intended purpose. I holds the 1000yd spools with no problem. Yet, if you use the 5k spools, you'll lose capacity by more than half. It is made for the 1k spools. Several of the rods were loose, but glue took care of that, not a big deal. It's designed to sit on a counter or shelf, but, it would have to be a wide one. It states in the description it can be hung on the wall, but, you'll have to rig it yourself. There are no instructions or hardware for wall hanging this item. There are other racks for thread on amazon, this was the cheapest overall when I oredered it. The others appear the same, just higher priced and higher shipping. So far so good on this item. I gave it 4 stars because it is a good deal, and does what I want it too. I could make one, but I don't have the time. I will be buying a few more,,,, This race is for the thread spools for a commercial embroidery machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kick arse product. I'm something of a newbie to oil clay and had my fair share of frustration with it, but once I got Monster Clay I was truly amazed. When warm the clay is pliable like taffy and allows you to build up forms quickly. When cold, it's rock solid and holds details beautifully!
So far I'm glad I spent the money on a superior clay, since all others seemed to fail at getting the response I wanted from a modeling material. I've sculpted things like miniature heads, zombies, etc. I couldn't get that with softer polymer clays and even gotten detail in where Van Aken failed. Thus far, it's premium stuff!
So far a dip in the freezer will get the clay to harden if you're stuck in hot room with no air conditioning, otherwise it's like molding taffy. Foil core armatures (balled up aluminum foil) provides great stability especially when working small and allows the clay to cool off and hold while you warm up another batch to shape.
Perfect for prop builders, DIY haunters who want something awesome, or just folks looking to break into maskmaking or effects. This clay is definitely at the top of my list! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Family owned friendly business with a great product. This is a family owned business. I know this because one of the smaller pieces showed up looking as though it had gotten damaged during shipping. I called and talked to one of the family members that owns the business. They had a replacement piece to me in 2 days; their customer service was excellent. The product is of superb quality. My overall experience with this item and this business leaves me wanting to give them as much business as possible. If you need to get anything that is involved in the process of taking wool or other materials from its natural state to yarn, this is the place to go. I'm sure they do other stuff, too, but I wasn't really looking for that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I gave Woodpeckers a chance based on their reviews and two day shipping - got some warped sheets. It appears that I wound up on the wrong side of the QC with this box of plywood and really wanted to take advantage of prime shipping over my usual supplier that has a 3 business day lead time before ground shipping and give this Woodpeckers sheets a try. Despite opening the box and having the sheets laid flat, there are about 1 out of every 5 or 6 that are warped. These warped sheets do not work for laser engraving or cutting. I am not sure how these were kept in storage, maybe it was damp/humid. If I remove and count the warped boards, the cost per Woodpeckers 12x12 sheet ($60/36=$1.67/sht) is significantly more than the price point of my other supplier (For 36 Sheets: $.95/sheet + $15.00 shipping = $49.20 ($1.37/sht) (For 45 Sheets: $.95/sheet + $15.00 shipping = $57.75 ($1.28/sht). I gave Woodpeckers a chance based on their reviews and two day shipping, however I will use these boards but return to my other vendor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is my favorite border punch and it's a replacement for the same . This is my favorite border punch and it's a replacement for the same one that I've had for probably 7 years. I was so happy to be able to find it again!! It had gotten to the point where I had to stand up to use it and apply a lot of arm muscle to it. Then when I tried to pull the card out the punch would rip the lace border. So it ended up being totally useless. I've already used it several times on cards for females. All of the cards coming up are for males so I won't be able to use it again for awhile. I don't scrapbook, I only use it for cards and for labels for food gifts. It is such a beautiful border! And I would buy it again....I just did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nifty little set of texture/imprinting resources. I'm a polymer clay nut. Texture is an important element in creating jewelry and artwork from polymer clay. This handy little box is packed with some basic texturizing tools. It has four basic plastic texture sheets, numbers and the alphabet as well as pretty much everything you would find on a keyboard. Additionally it contains some metal stamps to make impressions on clay. The stamps will last forever. The plastic sheets will hold up for a while with careful use. All in all a nice beginning set for anyone who prefers to have some basic implements when texturing or stamping clay. Of course, you can also look around the house and find plenty of things that will do the trick of improving the look of your clay pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent stuff. I've been using masking tape to enhance my home-made (read: thrown together) makeup palettes & brush holders and this has to be in my top 3.
If you're using this tape to actually cover over something (instead of decoupaging - is that even a word? - or scrapbooking) you might want to put an opaque tape or paint on the something else beforehand since the background design/text/whatever will show through the tape.
The pattern itself is something else and while it's very much suited to crafting in general I found it was absolutely perfect for re-labelling some old spice and mason jars. I love this design and since I've tried others from the same manufacturer I have no hesitation at all in recommending both.
As ever, I received absolutely nothing in exchange for writing this review. Just the facts here, Ma'am. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm very happy with this hole punch and will be using it . I do a lot of crafting and sewing and have always printed out instructions and patterns and saved them in binders. I had always used a regular small 3 hole punch. I was lucky if it would make it through 2 sheets of copy paper let alone 45. This one does exactly what it advertised to do. It will punch through 45 sheets of paper with a little effort. I prefer to only do 10 or so at a time because I want my tools to last forever, but it can do it. It also punches through several sheets of card stock at once. I'm very happy with this hole punch and will be using it for all my print outs from now on. It is easy to align the paper. They don't slip when you punch down either. The chip tray holds enough of the chips to where I don't have to empty it every few punches too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Affordable, quality craft tags. Oh my! I used these as price tags at a craft fair I recently sold at. These tags were superior to anything I could have picked up at my local craft stores. And they were super affordable which was great as I really didn't want to have to make my own tags. They kept my inventory costs low but added a very cute, yet simple element to my presentation.
The card stock is sturdy, coloring and cut was consistent, and the packaging they came in was a great reusable vinyl bag. I used permanent marker to write on them, front and back, and there was zero bleeding. I didn't use the twine included but I have it set aside for a different project. The twine is thin but great quality as well.
I'm hooked and will be purchasing these as price tags exclusively until someone comes along and shows me something better! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Tool. Some suggestions follow. Great tool. Makes professional cuts and give you choice and flexibility. Forget the frame shop.
Suggestions:
1) Figure on making 5-10 practice cuts.
2) Make sure you are working in a well lit space.
3) Use a soft slip sheet and make sure the tips under the base engage fully with the mat board being cut. Use adequate pressure on the base and make sure you figure out how to keep the pressure on without interfering with the movement of the cutting arm; keep the base stable and the tips from coming loose form the matt board.
4) Keep your blades sharp; change it every 3-4 cuts and remove any matt board cutting build-up at the tip (prevents the blade from cutting cleanly).
5) When pulling the lever arm up to make the blade cut deeper, make sure you keep pressure on the cutting arm to keep the cutter carriage from moving or swimming out of existing cut-line. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I was looking for a bigger easel than the crayola one for my 6 year old daughter. Do not waste your money on this! For starters one leg was put together backwards so we had to undo it and flip it around. Then the trim of the black tray on the bottom did not fit together just right onto the easel. I had to use glue because it has a gap at one corner and would not screw in flush to the leg. Both boards are flimsy and not supported well. My daughter cannot get the boards clean. For me to remove all marks I have to put my hand behind the board because the little amount of pressure it takes to erase makes me feel like I am going to break the board in half. We are dealing with it because we don't want to go through the hassle of taking it apart and returning. I would never buy again or recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product! Especially for the price, Seriously. I starting flying recently while walking my dog at the neighborhood beach and am loving it, all but that part of bringing 200' plus of line back in. That's where this reel comes in, it has transformed the experience. You can bring most kites back in in less than 3minutes (give or take depending on the kite and conditions) and with minimal effort! Parafoils come down in seconds, as fast as you can reel. It has added a new element of fun to my flying. I take my dog out in the morning before work with 20 minutes to walk/fly and this reel has maximized my experience. And you can't beat it for the price. In other reviews people were talking about screws coming loose and the bearings getting sticky, but with with minimal maintenance i.e.: check/tighten screws and or add Locktite to them and blow the bearings out periodically it will work great (compressor with a nozzle is best but the 'nintendo cartridge cleanout method' works as well). I have noticed that holding it out in front of you at certain angles you get smoother action when letting out or reeling in, also be careful with letting line out too quickly in heavy wind especially if kids are at the helm. Overall an excellent product for the price and I would recommend it to anyone. I just bought 2 more, get up fly high!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not buy this. On a Saturday evening, I created and assembled thirty cardstock pillow boxes using Tombow MONO "Permanent" Adhesive on the side seams. (I used the wonderful We R Memory Keepers Pillow Box Punch Board to make the boxes.) By the following Monday morning, just before the gift boxes were to be presented, all thirty boxes' side seams had popped open. I spent a frantic half hour pressing the boxes shut again and reinforcing them with Scotch tape.
You may be thinking, "Well, there's always user error." I had sealed one short end of each box shut using regular old double-sided tape, except for one box, which I had sealed with the Tombow adhesive. That was the only box which popped open along the short end. The other twenty-nine boxes remained sealed where they had been taped. I had treated each box the same way, and had used the adhesive according to the package directions. The boxes were not overstuffed, and they were not subjected to any temperature extremes or alien environments. This is just a cruddy product.
12/1/17 UPDATE: After trying a number of sticky products over the last year, I've found that Elmer's CraftBond Permanent Tape Runner works well, as does Scor-Pal's Scor-Tape. Scotch Double Sided Tape in the yellow box never disappoints me. Tonic Studios' Funky Glue is a good liquid glue in a fine-tipped applicator bottle. (I'm not affiliated with any company; I'm just spreading a little love to products which have lived up to their claims.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes Beautiful 3 D flowers. I was amazed at that beautful flowers I was able to craft. I used three colors and glued the strips together making sure to offset the petals so they show all the colors evenly. Also, use silky ribbon on the bottom so you have an easier way to grip the bottom when you roll the flower. The are so pretty to look at and use as decorations on craft signs. This is an excellent craft for tea parties, sororities or bridal showers. Lots of colors make fabulous flowers. MAKE SURE to use "light card stock paper" other papers jam the device as they tear inside the cutting section.
I am glad that I invested in this tool. I will use it a lot and it will last for years because it is durable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect balance for most mixed media. I went through many different brands and type of paper before landing on this one. This is my most favorite. I use a lot Sakura micron inks and the prior papers were too rough on them. And it was tough to get neat straight lines. It seemed if the paper was too smith, the ink bled slightly. If too rough, it bumped all over the place.
I also use colored pencils for shading as well copic markers and watercolor pencils. It works great for all of them. I bought this for less than eight bucks a pad and stocked up on them. Im glad I did as the price went up. But honestly, even if with the higher price - this will still be my go to. Although I will likely look to see who else carries them.
Be aware that they also sell a smooth version. I much prefer the vellum Bristol. I find that it is plenty smooth enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hoggyboy's review nails it. I am a big fan of Midwest's wood products--the ones sold individually on the rack at the hobby store. Those pieces are always pre-sanded/finished and look/feel great. This bag is full of nothing but rough un-sanded pieces (literally splinters coming off of them at all angles; that bad) which are good for only a few applications where scrap wood is needed. I create enough scrap with normal wood usage so I don't need a bag of scrap. I thought this would be a sampler bag of different wood sizes/shapes and while it is that, they are not of the same quality as Midwest's normal line of wood found at the local hobby shop. I can therefore not recommend this product to anyone looking for anything other than scrap wood pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If I knew then what I know now. I was so excited to make hot glue fun with this item but boy did my good intentions backfire this time! What a waste of money. This item is TERRIBLE! It does melt glue, but you have to put a piece of felt or cardboard underneath it as it leaks something terrible and it is truly a mess. Do not use this item near any loved humans, furniture, etc. I bought two and had the same result with both. I would rather try to control the amount with a mini glue gun than use this for detail. If you use colors and glitters, etc, the excess backs up into the gun nozzle reservoir and when you press the trigger it overflows out if it sits for even a few seconds. I would say that this is best for continuous uninterrupted use only. It is a nightmare for assembling something and the result looks terrible because you have to rush to keep up with the flow of the glue. My minis were 5$ a piece and work MUCH better, on demand. They do not make a huge mess when set down for a few minutes and they do not overheat. I feel fairly secure allowing my 8yo to use the mini glue gun with full supervision.
With this gun, that is not the case. This is a disaster waiting to happen. There is one inadvertent benefit of this gun, I will concede, which is that when you unplug it after being fully heated for around 10 minutes, you will have about 10-15 minutes of cordless work time, even if you add new sticks. These stay REALLY REALLY HOT. This minor plus is of negligible benefit to me though, as these are such a mess I cannot relax while they are on, because they get too darn hot. I planned on using them for my daughters first communion classs banners and I completely gave up on these after banner 2. I wish I had received the product everyone rated so well. I wonder if some of the five star raters had tried the mini 5$ gun (such as the one available on amazon prime now within a few hours!) I have four of those and one mini from Martha Stewart which allows you to select the temperature and NONE leak when set down. Not a drop for long periods of time (20-30 mins). I am a pretty laid-back parent with things like curling irons, glue guns and stoves bc if my kid knows something is hot they stay away. That said, I would not leave this crazy thing near my child or anyone under 25 really unless they had some serious crafting experience. Definitely, I would not use this anywhere near a man. This would be a true nightmare for men, who tend to be a bit obsessive about their tools, at least the men I know are pretty demanding when it comes to tools. Someone like my Dad or my husband would not approve of this at all and would call it junk and immediately inquire how much money I wasted on said junk. But what they don't know won't hurt them I guess. I don't need to worry about them using hot glue. I cant imagine leaving a little one unattended anywhere near this thing. And since I always have kids around, this is highly inconvenient. Honestly, I hate this item. I am trying to be positive but it really is worthless unless you like wasting glue, endangering others and yourself. I give this a big F. Not good. There is a better, less expensive way. I wish I would have read the reviews more carefully. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An exceptional pair of scissors. I was surprised to find how much I like the design and function of the "Perf3ct Scissors". The product page makes a lot of claims about some of the great things you can do with the product: use it as a bottle opener, crush garlic, strip wire, crack nuts, etc etc. This extra functionality is all great (and I tested a lot of it out; it certainly is a great bottle opener and it stripped wire fairly well), but the thing that it really comes down to is how this product functions as a pair of scissors.
And that's where this product really excels, and why it garnered a 5 star review from me. For starters, the first thing I noticed when I picked the scissors up for the first time was how comfortable the handles/grips feel. They have a slightly rubberized, grippy feel to them, very ergonomic and easy to get used to. But my overall favorite thing about the grip is that they designed the opening large enough so that a fully grown adult male with large hands can still easily fit all four fingers in the large grip; something that you don't often find in most normal shears. The result is that you can not only hold them for long periods of time if necessary, but if you need to cut something very tough, you can squeeze with all five fingers with plenty of force without poor ergonomics ever becoming an issue.
The Perfect Scissors have a nice, weighty feel to them; the metal of the blades is thick and feels to be high quality and rigid. The blades have a slightly curved shape to them, with a groove on the inner side of the bottom blade. This curved shape and the groove make them massively more useful than normal straight shears. You can apply a lot more pressure on what you are cutting without having it get pushed further out along the blades; the end result is a feeling of much more direct force being applied towards the object inside the blades. I tested it out on progressively tougher items. First dicing up a few pieces of paper. Then trimming my way through the leftover plastic clamshell packaging that these scissors came in. Onto some corrugated cardboard, then up to slicing straight through a metal beer bottle top (which I had just popped off a second ago using the bottle opener on the bottom of the blades). Lastly, a fairly thick lid of a can of beans. With moderate pressure (but less than I expected to need), the Perfect Scissors cut straight through the lid of the can, a clean cut. I was very, very impressed. I haven't yet had the chance to try on bone (which, eerily, the packaging mentions not once but twice as a cuttable object), but I have no doubt that these things could easily handle the prepping and trimming of a whole chicken or anything else I'd face through normal use in a kitchen.
All in all, this is a fantastic pair of scissors. I haven't decide yet whether I will keep these around in the kitchen, or keep them around on my work bench...or maybe pick up a second pair so I can do both. I just love knowing that I can pick these up and COMFORTABLY cut through just about anything I'd need to; no more having cheap kitchen shears dig into your hand when you have to crunch the typically solid plastic handles together with all your might. And when all is done, they can be thrown into the dishwasher and come back out good as new.
As a disclaimer, the seller provided me with a complimentary unit to use for testing, for the purposes of writing an unbiased review. I was not compensated in any way for this review, and have no incentive or motivation to write anything but my honest opinion on the product. I highly recommend the Perfect Scissors for use in just about any kitchen or workshop. A solid five stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solid but potential for a flawed finish. This is a solid mold in the sense of construction, thickness, evenness (level), size, etc. Product arrived quicker than expected. I knocked off one star because I use this mold for resin casting and while the picture shows a perfectly smooth and shiny finish, I noticed while unboxing that my mold had a lot of pitting/pockmarks/flaws in the finish. My mold may have been a bad batch? The casted resin pieces picked up every flaw but was able to be corrected by doming each side of the piece. I dome all of my pieces as a general rule so I won't complain to much or bother with returning the product, but if you're a resin caster who doesn't dome/glaze, be aware of potential pitting/pockmarking. Otherwise, I recommend this mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
best pair of scissors ever. I have bought multiple pairs of scissors before in the past. I splurged on this pair because of all the reviews I read, plus I was getting frustrated with how difficult cheaper pairs of scissors can be. I never thought scissors could be so easy to use! I can cut wires, animal hide, anything! Initially, I bought this pair for craft use but I find myself using them any time I need to cut something in the house. A wonderful purchase. Excellent quality! A friend of mine used it to cut leather and said these are the easiest and most comfortable pair of scissors she's ever used as well. You honestly can't go wrong with buying this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't create a smooth mold, incredibly rigid, hard to use for resin casting. This product is not great for picking up details! I tried to use it to make replicas of a set of dice, and the mold was never completely smooth. The resin casts done in these molds were rough and looked as though I had cast them in clay. I tried casting it 2 ways, one by pushing the dice into the putty, and the second was by putting the dice on a flat surface and smushing the putty around it. Also has an incredibly short window to work with. Another issue I had with it was when I was trying to de-mold my pieces. This putty makes incredibly rigid molds that are nearly impossible to pop a shape out of. I will not be buying this product again, nor do I recommend it to anyone who is making deeper molds for resin casting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sloppy Cakes. I just got this in today (ooo! Amazon Prime shipping, yay!) and have wound 5 hanks into cakes with it so far... EVERY SINGLE CAKE IS MESSY.
Firstly, the yarn (I've wound sport, fingering, and attempted to wind a worsted weight) slips out of the grooves on the shaft very easily. I thought it was due to the extreme slick-ness of the plastic, so I sanded down the surface into a rougher "grabbier" texture and that helped tremendously at first in getting the cake started. However -- The yarn continues to slip and forms loops around either the top or the bottom of the cakes. Also, the rotation motion of the winder itself is not smooth (very jumpy) which I think contributes to the mess of slippage at the top or bottom of the cakes. I can't believe how messed up the cakes are that come off of this winder. I can do a better job winding cakes myself with a nostepinne, but thought this would save me time when it has, in fact, cost me time unwinding and re-winding in order to avoid the mess of slipped spots on each cake.
I've used ball winders like this before and they came out perfectly every time. This one has slipped from the very first time I used it. I am very disappointed in this ball winder, though I guess by getting very nearly the cheapest one out there, I got what I paid for...
Editing to add that I am not new to winding cakes/balls of yarn. I am a veteran crocheter and knitter and have been wrangling yarn for thirty years. I KNOW HOW TO WIND YARN. I wind at a consistent and slow speed, not fast, and NOT backwards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great resource for easily creating finished polymer clay pieces. My first molds arrived broken, but Amazon quickly replaced them. I've used the molds several times and like both the patterns on them and the fact that they are metal rather than plastic or vinyl. If I take care of them they will be with me for many years. I've used all of the patterns on various polymer clay pieces and was impressed with the ease of their use and application to a piece and with the way in which they enhanced my work. In the past I have made all borders and driven myself a little crazy trying to get them even , the right length and still in one piece when installed. I'm very happy with this purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Total JUNK! Comes very SLOWLY from Asia. I am stunned that anyone gave this better than a single star! First, it comes from overseas and took over a month! Then when they arrived, serious junk! The blades overlap so badly that the scissor action is more than impeded...it is dangerous! The blades ARE sharp...but they don't operate properly. There were five and not one worked properly. I knew the likelihood was that they would not be very good since they were so inexpensive...but these are total JUNK! You could do better at the 99 cent store and not have to wait so long. I can only assume that those that left more positive reviews have never owned a mediocre pair of scissors...these do not even rate that word! Neither the time nor the money is worth sending back...chalk this one up to a "you get what you pay for" lesson. Save your money and time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very hot and great for price. This tool is great for the price. Good assortment of tips for any project. It gets very hot and burns fast so you can work quickly. The rubber piece on the handle provides a good grip.
Some minor annoyances I had.... It needs a swivel where the cord attaches to the handle. I kept having to untwist it. The thermostat on the cord is too close to the handle. It was always flopping about at my elbow or wrist. The thermostat has a positive 'click' stop for the off position, but no where else on the dial. So while you are working away and the thermostat is flopping about on the wire, it rubs against whatever and changes your temperature setting. I found a piece of masking tape fixed this issue. The tips kept coming unscrewed while I was working. I just kept pliers handy and retightened every so often. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The right kind of perforations. Dbl spiral bound. This sketchbook has my favorite kind of perforations that require a bend before you tear and leave a pretty clean edge. Its not a perfect edge, obviously, but its as good as I think you're going to get with heavy paper.
The paper has enough tooth for charcoal and oil pastels, and will take a lot of ink or graphite. I plan on using this mostly for making greeting-type cards and small watercolor/charcoal pictures of plants. This definitely has a place at my desk. I wouldnt want to carry it around as I think the binding wire would go out of alignment way before I ran out of paper unless I kept it in a box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This particular one is terrible. These use a stupid design where it's almost impossible to actually get the glue out of the nozzle, which has some thing which is supposed to dispense glue when you press the tip down on whatever surface you want to apply the glue to, but what actually happens is that you press really hard and nothing comes out. I tried pressing the tip, which didn't work, then I tried squeezing the tube, which didn't work because the tube itself is made of very hard plastic that does not squeeze at all.
I ended up cutting the entire tip off just to get some glue out, and that brings me to the other point that combines to give this a 1-star review: the amount of glue in here is pahetically little. Maybe it's because other super glues at similar prices offer much more glue (or seem to, which may speak to the quality of this glue itself), or maybe it just really barely has anything in it.
All in all, not convenient or easy to use. The glue itself is okay - but there is so little of it and it is so hard to get out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great buy for elementary-aged children. Let me say right up front that these are not going to last forever, and they're a little rough at times. BUT they are very inexpensive, and they are colorful, and they have a great variety of designs. While I might not use them for, say, scrapbooking, or for fancying up wedding invitations, or whatever people use fancy scissors for, my six-year-old does use them for her art projects and she LOVES them. She can quickly add a fancy border to a painting or drawing, and she's that much more proud of her creation. Her friends also love to use them when they come visit. They seem to work especially well on construction paper -- another handy stand-by for children's art projects.
Considering the value (less than $1/pair at the time of this review), and that they work super well for their intended audience, I am very satisfied with our purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Jane Austen would not be pleased. So I must have read the description wrong. I started using calligraphy for fun, and thought it'd be even more fun to send letters on fancy parchment like you see in old movies. (After all, if I can't actually be Elizabeth Bennet, at least I can write to my friends and pretend.) So I ordered this, and was surprised when it showed up and is completely see-through! Clearly Jane Austen wouldn't have wasted paper by using stuff she could only write on one side with! I now use it as a placemat that I set the other parchment paper I got on. It wasn't worth it to ship back, so I decided to make the most of it, but if you're hoping to write fantastical letters like they did in the old days, this is not the stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful oversized letter. Super huge letter. Love the unfinshed look, so it is great for those that love crafting. I used mine for front door. Great replacement for a wreath. I had to still my own holes to attack wire for hanging - also used burlap ribbon. It's a little heavy, I used bumpers on the back so it wouldn't tear my door up everytime we closed it. This letter is thin, and it will not stand on its own - think it's made just for hanging. Would have been even nicer if there were predrilled holes. There are, however, keyholes drilled in the back, which is great if you're hanging on the wall, but not so much if you're hanging out from a ribbon | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great selection. This is THEE starter set if you're embossing to get if you're new to embossing. Notice carefully the brown and yellow are transparent so use on white or you'll get a funky color depending on your background. It goes a loooong way. The next size up is the .70 ounce jar which is like the old poster paint jars that hold a liquid ounce. I liked the martha stewart embossing tool for heating the powder ( think paintgun tool not a hairdryer) It doesn't get too hot and melts these fine. I won't buy another brand of powder. I now have the aged and pearl lustre colors too. Beware it's addicting! Get the versamark embossing pad and pen as well and you're good to go | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This clay ate holes through my tee-shirt and dissolved 2 of my fingernails. My first impression was the clay is too wet. When I received the shipping box and opened it up I discovered the interior box holding the 2 bags of clay was completely saturated and falling apart- clay too wet. I was able to center and pull clay up on the potters wheel but I had a difficult time getting the clay to hold form on larger projects- clay too wet. After working with the clay every other day for a week, I noticed the fingernails on two of my fingers were sore and upon closer examination the nails were worn off past the fingertips almost like they had dissolved. I also observed after washing the tee-shirt I had worn that got clay splatter on had small holes where the clay had been. The clay had ate through the cotton fabric. Amaco advertises this clay as non-toxic but I'm not so sure that claim is correct. I've never experienced this with other clays??? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow! What a difference. Yeah, less sheets...So what. Wanna waste your time, use the cheap stuff. Fantastic! Great to work with. OMG, what a difference this paper is. I don't care if it is only 100 sheets, compared to the Amazon best seller which has 500 sheets of dual color "crap" paper, i will take this one ANY DAY. Imagine you just spent 30 minutes of your time and the model rips...you try again and it rips and rips and rips. 1.5 hours goes by and nothing to show for your time and effort. That's what you get with the other guys paper. Then you try TANT paper and first shot the model comes out perfect. So happy I got this and TANT will be getting my business from now on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works for me. Just playing with them and see what I can create. A very Decent beginner's set. I should have to preface this review by saying that I am not an expert in wood carving. Having said that, I don't think this is the greatest set in the world, I also would have to say that even though the majority of these tools did work fine at the beginning; they also lost their sharpness quite fast. Not all of them, some of them I am not sure how to use in all honesty. I also appreciate the fact that it does come with the sharpener. I just wish it came with some instructions on how to properly sharpen the tools.
This item was provided at a discount, or free, in return for an unbiased review. I will thoroughly test each product and point out anything I feel needs improved, or why it will work well for you, I take 'unbiased' seriously, please consider my review seriously. I do not base my review on price, as prices fluctuate, but on the quality of the product as I see it. Please feel free to ask me any questions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy-to-use applicator, great for photo framing uses. This tombow applicator seems to work very well for most materials. I tend to use this applicator for tasks involved in picture framing. I use it to secure the mat to the foam core board. The adhesive is very very good for paper products, so it works really well for my uses. I also used it to secure bubble wrap in the inside lining of a socket set in order to keep the sockets from moving. It had a harder time applying to the smooth injection-molded plastic but in the end it worked fine. It was just a bit more fussy to apply.
The applicator is between 3-4 inches long and 1.5-2 inches wide. It fits easy in the palm of your hand.
Buying this will get you the applicator and one 1/3"x472" roll of double-sided adhesive. You can order a set of three refill cartridges on Amazon as well. I wrote a review for that product as well: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tombow-Mono-Permanent-Adhesive-Refills-3-Pack-62207/dp/B002UCPBVY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive Refills, 3 Pack (62207)</a>
Pros:
*Great adhesive on most materials
*Easy to dispense
Cons:
*Adhesive does not like certain plastics (-1/4 star)
Additional Considerations:
Make sure the adhesive you select will do the job you want. The adhesive included with this applicator is acid free which is great for photos. Make sure any additional refills you buy fit your needs.
Overall: 4.75/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 5 stars
If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This matches my workout bench pretty well. My goal was more one of function . <div id="video-block-R1LBPTHGKU1KOG" 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/B1EWbvQax+S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81JfMO2-uQS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This matches my workout bench pretty well. My goal was more one of function over aesthetics, as I simply want to prevent the hole from growing larger over time, which I feel this patch will accomplish very well. I'm happy to say that the look of the product is pretty good too. While not a perfect match, it is acceptable to me, and as long as the primary objective is met, I will be a happy camper.
There is enough material in this patch to keep covering this particular hole for perhaps years to come if the glue should fail over time.
6/12/17: Video added to help answer a question about water resistance. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Aluminum armature wire is fairly pliable and does a good job of supporting designs. In the past, I've generally used 1/4" aluminum armature because it bends fairly easily by hand while still being sufficiently supportive. For armatures requiring less support or strength, I use AMACO's 1/8' aluminum wire. And for the infrequent times that I need more support than the 1/4" gives, Richeson sells a 3/8" armature wire that is much sturdier (but also much more difficult to bend).
As far as "bendability," this 1/4" bends fairly easily into gentle curves. However, it sometimes requires tools or clamps for me to create a sharper bend.
Using tools on aluminum wire can sometimes be a problem, though. Because aluminum armature wire is so soft, it's easily marred, gouged, or flattened using tools with any degree of pinching pressure. What works for me is to slide the armature wire into a short (1") section of copper or steel tubing. I keep odds and ends of more rigid metal tubing and I choose a short section that slides over the armature wire. If it's important that the wire not be marred in any way, you can even wrap a small bit of felt, latex, or fabric over it and then slide into a metal tubing sleeve. Using the short metal sleeve helps me by protecting the aluminum wire and puts most of the tool clamping pressure on the tubing sleeve instead.
Unlike the Richeson 3/8" armature wire which comes unsealed, I was pleased that this 1/4" version comes packaged in cellophane. Because of the softness of the aluminum, they generally arrive in better shape without nicks or scratches when they're sealed in plastic. Marring may seem like a minor issue, but gouges can affect the ongoing strength of aluminum armature in purposes that require lots of repeated bending back and forth at the same point (like for stop-frame animation). Repeated bending right at a gouge or area of imperfection can result in the wire breaking at that spot. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it there. My Grabbit scissor spot pin place magnet is round, about 1" in diameter, unobtrusive, having a spring loaded suction cup backer, to hold my embroidery snippers, pins, or a small screwdriver or seam ripper to the left side of my machine at eye level where I need it in line of sight. I followed the directions for the round rubbery plastic suction cup using alcohol, and pressed it hard in place onto the smooth surface of my machine. Love it there. It is pricey, cute, functional, and I want a second one. I cannot predict how long it will stay there, but should it dry out and detach someday, I will still use it intermittently when I sew and store it when done. All it needs is water and pressure to reattach it. It came with a round clear smooth stick on to use between the machine and the suction cup, but I do not want any adhesives on my machine surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I Did try them out and they seem to be doing a Great job so far. Got these REAL FAST!!! I Did try them out and they seem to be doing a Great job so far! My BIGGEST issue is there is NO label on them. How do I know these are NOT just a CHEAP pr. of ANY old pinking shears? They state in the description that they are Special for sewing. Well......then why isn't the company label on these??? They did come in a nice box vs. what I see on the site in a plastic bag, !!! and not just a cheap piece of hard plastic that is heat sealed as w/much of this type stuff, ie. tools etc.. They had instructions on usage, ie. how to oil them and what part of the shears to start pinking with. I am impressed w/the exception of having NO LABEL on these shears! I don't even know where they are made??? I imagine China as w/most stuff today. The handle seems to be of comfort so far as to my hand in them. I've had Fiskars and my hand has gotten black and blue from the usage. Thus, Trying these out. I hope they give me some GOOD years w/them tho for the price, you can't beat it............as LONG AS THEY WORK!!!!! So far so good tho.......... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good face paint, but had been opened, returned & re-sold. The face paint worked great, just added a little water and smeared it around with the face paint brush. I used a makeup setting spray and the face paint did not smear at all.
When I finally opened this to use it, I noticed it had a brush stroke through it, and it was missing the protective plastic cover that covers a new paint cake (compared to another color of the same type I purchased from the same company). The plastic packaging was also craftily taped to the cardboard backing. So, it's gross that someone used this, returned it, then they re-sold it, but I needed it that day so I just wiped the first layer off.
Anyway, the product is great -- just check for signs of prior use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So So. I have to admit that I don't know what I think about these scissors. I've been using them for a couple of weeks now and I have to admit they don't cut through everything. I mean, they have a bit of trouble cutting through the tape on boxes. They should work better than that for the price of these scissors. While they don't cut your skin or fingers they do cut paper and envelopes and other smaller things. The handle is great and are easy to hold and use. They do cut through plastic bags and things like that really easily. However, they aren't great for some other things. These are so so and I've not used them in the kitchen to cut food so this is just based on other things I have tried to use them with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
awful. Fiskars, I thought you made good products but I'm now thinking that you just make overpriced, useless products. I first bought the scallop punch without realizing that I needed to purchase the kit first. So then I had to go and purchase the kit so that I could use the scallop punch. Nonetheless, I was excited to try but as another reviewer said, they leave 3 holes in the middle of the cut out and my reason for buying this was because I wanted to a scallop circle, not a window. This is the main reason for my disappointment with this product. Other things i don't like...
2) I have to press down very hard in order for the punch to come out.
3) Everything is so bulky! storage is hard because in order to get one small square window punch, I have to store the top, bottom, and the middle pieces... and none of them are small. That's just too much just for a square window punch where I can't even use the middle punch out.
I for one will never purchase fiskars products again. This is not my first disappointing purchase from them but it will surely be the last because I will not buy their products! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Easy to learn. As a knitting beginner, I have to say that learning on the Darice loom set is super easy. I wanted to make a hat that I had seen online and did a little research and found that using a loom was the easiest way to make one... if your a beginner. After comparing others on Amazon I went with the Darice brand because it came with 4 different sized looms, a looming hook and yarn needle. Filtering through all of the reviews, good and bad. I chose this one. When it comes to trying out new things I don't like to go overboard on money and the price was right. As far as learning I recommend going out on YouTube and watching some of the projects for beginners. This beats paying a lot for the books and at least they walk you through the knitting process. Can't wait to make some more projects | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Scissors, but Very Flawed Locking Mechanism. Just to add my agreement with other reviewers, the scissors themselves are very sharp and cut great, and I love having a lanyard included with them. But the locking mechanism is basically useless. I don't think anyone would use it, as difficult as it is to slide back and forth, I personally could only get it to move at all by sliding it from the inside where the locking mechanism is, it wouldn't budge at all trying to push the button on the outside. Really the only useful way to safely shut them was to use the include plastic cover, which is a bit tighter than I like but still works as a better way to hold the scissors shut than with the latch. If not for the inclusion of the cover, and the ability to attach it to the lanyard versus the scissors, I would rate this even lower, but as it is, that makes these usable without having to rely on the useless locking mechanism. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Square Punch. Thanks to this seller for providing the product # and the actual punch size! EK success has awesome quality punches, nice clean cuts and never jam up. I like the way the black and chrome case looks too. (silly, I know). Even though I have the electronic machine, I still use these manual punches 100 times more often than the machine. I like the hand punches because you can choose exactly which part of the image you want to cut out. Just quicker, and so much more control. I need precision for most of my projects.
Anyway, I'm not going to ramble on too much because I've already rated 2 other ek success punches and gushed over the quality of the Paper Shaper punches. (See my other reviews, if you really care to know that much more about a craft punch!) Who would have thought I could have so much to say about a simple square or circle punch?!
Lastly, I will repeat this part: This brand is often called EK Success, EK Nesting Punches, EK Paper Shapers, or EK Whale of a Punch. As far as I can tell, they all look and work the same. I always choose the EK brand, if I have a choice. Even if it's more expensive, it's worth it. (But I'm not sure it is more expensive). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not All You Need. I found the description misleading because you don't really get everything you need to try this craft out. The instructions refer to treating the paper before you begin to remove grease by using "white spirit" or an anti-static pad to prepare the surface of the paper. My local craft store did not carry either so I tried proceeding without it Not sure if my result would have been better if I had small samples of these two items. The instructions also recommend embossing on an embossing/perforating mat which was not included. The mat that was included is one that is advertised on line to be used when using the stylist with prongs to put holes in the paper so the prongs can go into the material. Advertised embossing mats appear to be made of a much firmer surface. Not sure if the lack of a proper mat affected my results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best. By far and away, these are the BEST glitter pens on the market. The colors are the MOST vibrant! The pens so not glob or leak at all. I have been 'coloring' for over 5 years-- well before this current trend. I have used pencils and markers and now I pretty much use these glitter pens because they look best with the detailed coloring pages. Now I am asking the company to double or triple the color choices please! Considering these pens arrive from far away, the delivery time is great and the package certainly comes secure. I have given some of these to friends and have bought these at least three separate times. Great product-- you will not be disappointed | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent value for a useful and reliable tool. I needed this to permanently mark aluminum coupons going into metal plating processes for outside compliance/performance testing. It replaced a plug-in model that was more cumbersome and had a percussive action instead of rotary. This cordless rotary one is smoother, easier to use, and easier to control. It doesn't go through batteries as fast as I expected. In a year of using it a few times a month, for anywhere from a couple minutes to an hour, I'm only on my second set.
I also have used it successfully to mark sizes on Allen keys that were all mixed up. These are made of hardened steel and the engraver still worked fine. The smooth action of the tip means I could mark in very small numbers on a very small area.
It works on hard plastic too.
If you have nice handwriting and practice a bit on a material of similar hardness, you can definitely use this for engraving.
I've been using mine for over a year now and the original tip is still in good shape and the motor is perfect. I'd say I've gotten my money's worth out of it for sure! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fixed my old, favorite camping tent better than other seam sealers. Worked great like they said it would! I bought this to fix some pant cuffs at the base of my work scrubs, still holding my cuffs together after many washings. Also used it to repair my camping tent's floor seams where they pulled out after many years of rugged use, I applied the liquid to the broken seam, folded it back into place and pressed it down with some weight onto a flat surface and let it dry in position for a day, it resulted in a great seam fix and now that it is done, I would say it was also very effective in creating a spot on the tent's floor seam the does not leach rain water through the seam where I used it, where as the rest of the original seam has allowed some rain to penetrate. So I then used Bish's to seal the rest of my tent's floor seams by applying it to the stitching along the seams and just pressing the liquid into the stiches with my finger tips. Again, it worked, I could have been more careful and done a better looking job of it but the tent would have need to have been retired soon if it didn't work. I love waking up in a dry tent after a night of rain that I would have expected to leach water through these old, stretched, worn seams. I may have just added a few more years to this favorite old tent's lifetime | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smells good and after using for couple days it definitely makes . Smells good and after using for couple days it definitely makes my skin softer
Only problem it takes some time to be absorbed
Full Disclosure: This item was supplied to me for free or a reduced cost by the seller to use and evaluate it for their customers. I was not told what to write, nor was I asked to give it a certain rating, nor was I influenced by any party. I don't remove a negative or lower star review at the sellers request, nor will I hold back from posting a 1, 2 or 3 star rating if I find that the item deserves it. I do however reserve the right to modify my review at any time, if during the use of the product the quality or usability changes. My words and the rating I provided are my own and are based on my own personal experience with this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paid Too Much for Bias Tape with No Adhesive to it. While the description and idea of this fabric tape is good, the execution is very poorly done. This resembles a quilter's bias tape with dried-out or a lack of adhesive to the back and the fabric is literally resembling scraps as the edges fray by the slightest of touch and is practically useless. I had gotten some fabric tape at dollar tree before and I regret not grabbing more rolls than I had as this was a completely useless purchase. I used the tape I had bought before like this to wrap my USB wall adapters for my phone and other charging cords to decipher them from others' and this barely even stayed on longer than a few minutes. Spend a little bit more on something with a bit better quality to it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A+ From Me. It's Functional And Pretty Too. This cover is so much more beautiful in person! I love it. The only drawback I found, if I'm being picky, is that it has to get broken in, kinda like a new pair of shoes. But it doesn't take long. A few times closing it and securing it with the elastic band does the trick. The auto on and off "feature" isn't really a feature, because your device would shut off when covered by anything. The features they should be touting are it's sturdiness, it's ability to protect your device (because it does), and it's stand-alone abilities. It's beauty is my favorite one though. I get so many complements. I love the texture too it feels good. I'd love to get it in more colors but I don't really need them. So, when I'm rich and have nothing better to spend my money on, I'll get a bunch of Kindle covers I don't really need. I would definitely buy another from this seller though because it came securely wrapped and arrived before I expected it to get here. That's always a big A+ in my book! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inexpensive and Very Good. About fourteen years or more ago, I bought very similar scissors at a local 99 cent shop and regretted not buying at least two more because the 99c scissors are a permanent kitchen tool for me. I've bought several other worthless, but more expensive scissors at Staples, Walmart, or through Amazon, including scissors made with titanium and Fiskars brand name scissors. None of those fancy scissors work as well as the 99 cent scissors or this recent acquisition. By comparison, the expensive and name brand ones are junk.
Anyway, I finally came upon these no-name ones at Amazon and they resemble the scissors that I bought at the 99c shop. When they arrived, I noticed that, except for the lip between the two finger loops (which is slightly longer on these) the scissors are practically identical and they cut well, without chewing anything. I recently cut thread as well as the hem and waist on sweatpants that were too large for me and I didn't have a problem with these scissors, despite the arthritic hands. For the price and effective use, I recommend these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful, sharp scissors. I think most sewers (sewists? sewpeople?) seem to gather scissors for various uses. I could be accused of being a scissor hoarder, but I would not be offended. It is true. Anyway, these are soooo pretty, they are rather heavy for their size - which I love. The tips are sharp, so you can get nice and close when trimming excess threads. At first they were a bit stiff, so I put a drop of sewing machine oil on the hinged part and wiped the excess off and they work great. I hang them on the front of my sewing machine with a suction hook because I kept misplacing scissors. Every time I snip a thread with them I admire how pretty they are. Pamper yourself, get these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a Gift for my Mother-in-law. I got this item for my Mother-in-Law who does a lot of crocheting. I had an opportunity to try out one of the hooks. I have to say that it was very nice. Normally I make my stitches very tight. When I crochet I always have to go up 2-3 hook sizes to get the right gauge. Anyway, I noticed that my stitches weren't quite so tight when using these hooks. I made a small dog sweater in a sitting and I had no problem with my hands getting tired. The case is also pretty nice. I wish I had something like it for my hooks. The only other thing that I think would be nice is if the hooks were color coded like you normally see. However, it isn't a big deal. I would definitely suggest getting the set because it was much less $$ than it would have cost to get them individually. I think these will go on my wish list (even though I have all the hook sizes in this set already).
I can't wait to hear how my Mother-in-Law likes them after she has tried them. She seemed to like the idea of the bigger handles. The case was a bonus that she thought was really neat. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Swivel? Maybe, maybe not. It swiveled....until I tried to use it to cut paper. Before using it for the first time, I twirled the head with my fingers and it swiveled 360 perfectly smooth. Put the knife tip to paper and it swiveled about 45 degrees and stuck. I used such light pressure that the awesome little blade didn't even make a cut in the paper. A little more pressure and I got it to swivel about 120 degrees and that's it. I could never get it to swivel past that no matter how little nor how much pressure I used. Trying to twirl it with my fingers again, I could feel the plastic joint sticking. I had ordered extra blades so was glad to discover they would work in my other craft knife handle. The blades are excellent, too bad the same can't be said about the swivel action of this knife. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so I recommend making sure that you have some sort of newspaper . I purchased this E6000 Craft Adhesive for a project that my daughter and my self were doing. Upon opening the Adhesive, it began to spew out, so I recommend making sure that you have some sort of newspaper or towel under the container for spillage! We used this for holding glass pieces to magnets, and it seems to work well! Any of the extra that my daughter put on, I was easily able to rub off after it had dried. It does have a very strong smell, and it does tend to seep out of the container when your not using it. I would recommend using in a well vented area, and making sure your able to set it back down on something that you can throw away! It did rub off of the counter, But it was only a small amount. The price was way better then the local craft stores, and the product came very quickly and as described in the ad! I would recommend this to anyone working on a crafting project! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy and well made, smooth zippers. I purchased this case at a steep discount in exchange for my honest thoughts. We are really enjoying the current "adult coloring book" craze around our home. We have many different books and the kids and I enjoy coloring time while we listen to history lectures (we homeschool), and sometimes in the evening too. It's an easy way to relax and get some talk time in with the kids. With coloring books come way too many sets of coloring implements. Regular colored pencils, watercolor pencils, fine tip pens, felt tip pins, it goes on and on. All good fun though - but problematic to store!
This is a great little case both for traveling with (I'm thinking church to keep the kids engaged/quiet), or just to keep your colors all in order at home. When fully loaded up the case is 8"x5"x3". Even with some sections empty it takes up about that much space because of the stiff zippers between the compartments. The capacity is listed as 72 pens, but it depends on how thick your pens are. With colored pencils I have no problems but with some of my tapered pens every few I have to skip a hole as they get too snug. To contrast this style to pencil wraps it is nice because it takes up much less room (pencil wraps are very cool, but when you have the full thing open you need a big space for it which you don't always have while out and about.)
The zippers slide very smoothly, the stitching is nice and strong, and I love the pattern on the shiny main material. Great product and well made, I think you'll be happy with it. I've included some pics to show how different items fit. Ignore my stubby pencils - clearly time for a new set! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
wonderful invention. for those of us who are die-hard card-makers, the cuttlebug and their embossing folders are WONDERFUL. so easy to use, and it has a professional looking end product. i owned the BIG KICK by sizzix for a few months, and through my own fault, i broke a gear- however, sizzix would do NOTHING for me but lament the fact of "too bad"- and that was alot of money- so i tried the cuttlebug and LOVED IT EVEN MORE THAN THE SIZZIX. so, this leads me to the embossing folders. the A2 size fits a whole card, and is so easy to use- people rave about the cards- 2 of my friends went out and bought the cuttlebug after seeing these results! so go ahead, buy it and enjoy it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
should have read the description -- one pair is zigzag not straight. these work about as well as one might expect for plastic scissors. A bit finicky, but somewhat necessary for three-year-olds who want to try cutting clothing or their siblings.
However, I was expecting two straight-edged pair for my twins, but turns out one pair is zigzag. Should have read the description. I'm going to try a different brand anyway to see if anyone really makes good plastic scissors (not optimistic.)
The four star review is just based on the cutting ability of the scissors themselves, which is merely ok.
--- update ---
also bought a pair of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-94057097J-Pre-School-Plastic-Blade-Scissors/dp/B002BH3KCA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 94057097J Pre-School Plastic Blade Scissors</a>, which are not really much better.
I think semi-supervised cutting with normal metal-bladed preschool scissors might be best for teaching kids to cut (paper).
plastic scissors really are just toys... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Designed Glue Gun. I frequently use glue guns in my work and searched and searched for one that was well designed - my search is over now that I have found the Dremel. This was obviously user-designed.
The features I was looking for were:
1) Stability - most glue guns have wimpy wire stands and easily tip over. The Dremel has a large, flat 'heel' and large plastic 'kick-stand' that keep the gun from tipping over. The stand locks into position against the body of the gun when not in use and is easily released with a push of a button. Also, the cord is well located and very flexible which contributes to the stability.
2) Drip-less - As others have mentioned, it is not 100% drip-less, but mine has very minimal dripping - less than others I've used. Also, it's important to read the instructions. The drip-less feature is only activated when the stand is in the down position. If you lay the gun on it's side with the stand up it will drip a lot - you have to put the stand down to decrease the flow of glue.
3) On/Off switch - This is the only glue gun I've found that has an on/off switch. It is nice not to have to pull the plug between uses.
4) Indicator lights. This is a nice touch.
Even though this is not a mini glue gun, it is light weight and very trim, making it very comfortable to handle. Plus there are three tips for different applications and they are very easy to change.
Oh...did I mention the price? I would have paid twice the amount for the quality this product offers - but happy I didn't have to!
Thanks Dremel for putting so much thought into the design of this glue gun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
love, love love. I really love this product, this is the only face paint, me and my kiddo use, WOLFE products are auwsome. This face paint is used like a water color, you just add a few drops of water, mix it up and start applying, the colors are very dense, so you won't need much, it dries fast, i like the fact that it won't rub off once its dry, even when rubbed against dry clothing, keep in mind that it is water based, so any wetness will cause it to rub off. Other than that if you plan to stay dry, this product if great. We've used WOLFE products many times over the years, for conventions, parties and costumes. Great product, they sell many other palettes as well. this palette is just like the Hydracolor paints, sold on the WOLFE website. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous. I've caught washi fever, and it's all thanks to this set. The colors and prints caught my eye, and even though I'm not versed in washi uses, I've started plannering and I had some other ideas I wanted to use it for, so I snatched these up as soon as I came across them. When they arrived I wasn't disappointed. I know that most washi isn't entirely opaque, and these mostly weren't either. They all had varying levels of transparency, which works well for how I want to use them in my planner. The colors are all about as bright as I perceived them to be from the product photo, and I am even more in love with the patterns on them than I originally was. The adhesive is perfect, not too much or too little, and the overall quality is really good.
I received these at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
do you de-burr. I just received this item. I tried to change the heads and had problems. I looked down into it, and the holes that were drilled had large burrs on the inside of the hole, preventing me from replacing the head. I using the allen wrench that came with the package to de-burr the drilled hole.
aside from that, it seems to work fine. I haven't had the chance to use this item extensively...but the results I did get were uniform. I'm sure the groover will need to be sharpened at some point in it's life. A diamond rod or a small ceramic rod should work find. or just strop it on leather.
I don't regret this purchase.
There are absolutely no instructions with this...but then again, it is a very very very basic tool.
WARNING***** there is a very small screw that is literally ***all*** important. DO NOT LOSE THIS SCREW.
Did I mention the screw? it's itty bitty. seriously guys...drop this thing once and it's gone with the socks and the tupperware lids. JUST GONE!
I'm careful...so I still have mine.
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update. I lost the screw. it's gone. forever into the abyss. I do still find it useful, but it's not nearly as useful as before. sad days. maybe next time I'll take that screw and purchase extras. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun Project for Thanksgiving. This is the second product from Kiwi Crate that I purchased on Amazon. Every year, my aunt hosts a huge thanksgiving dinner at her house and I thought this would be a cute way to spend time with my younger cousins (ages 4 and 6). Thanksgiving Turkeys contains two projects: a turkey tossing game and a set of 6 mini clay turkeys with place cards. The nice part about this crate was that it comes with a ton of extra materials (definitely prevented one or two potential meltdown - whew). The instruction booklets were easy to follow and also very cute, which was a nice touch. The packaging was nice and even had a knock-knock-joke, which made me not want to throw anything out!
We did the tossing game first - after coloring the turkey body and feathers, I helped my cousins assemble the game. A foam ball was included, so it was easy to play in the house. We all took turns trying to hit the turkey feathers and taking a big step back with each turn (or in the case of the youngest, taking a mini step!). I can see them rounding up everyone in the family to play on Thanksgiving, which would be pretty hilarious to watch.
I liked the second project the best - the clay rolls up into little balls and get decorated with all the provided materials (felt, feathers, googly eyes, pom poms) to become adorable little turkeys! All the turkeys looked GREAT and the imperfect ones with crooked faces were the cutest. Name cards were provided, which sat nicely against the feathers of the mini turkeys.
My cousins are super excited to show off their creations to the family - can't wait to see them in action at dinner! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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