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Meh...not the 'tan' kraft I was expecting. This cover stock is ok. I was expecting it to be a bit stiffer as I had recently purchased a 60 lb cover stock at the local craft store and wanted something slightly heavier. The color is more of a chipboard grey/brown than kraft (which, to me, is more of a tan color). The item is as described, so I can't really fault the description; just that the color really wasn't what I expected. The weight of this cover stock can be compared to very light/light weight scrapbook card stock.
It punches easily with decorative punches and could be easily used with any style of die in a diecut system (wafer-thin chemical etched dies, low profile and steel rule) or with an electric cutter. There seems to be little 'shedding' of fibers when taking this stock off of a cutting mat. It is suitable as a base for card making. Unless you are making small boxes, I don't recommend this stock for box making (too flimsy). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Almost a FIVE star purchase. I was very happy to receive my looms so I could start my Hats for the Homeless project. The looms were packaged well. They are sturdy and brightly colored. The pegs were intact and have a very slight "give" to them. That makes it easy as one is pushing the yarn over the pegs. The starter peg on the outside rim of each loom was intact. The yarn needle is great! I like how it feels in my hand, and it's easy to work with. My only complaint is that the hook's handle started sliding up and down the metal part, and then got a hole in the bottom of it. I had to manipulate it several times to get it back where it was supposed to be. I even put duct tape on the handle to keep it in place. (rolls eyes!) That worked for a short time. I finally gave up and ordered one from an Etsy shop. I'm looking forward to getting back to my loom knitting. Yes, I would recommend this even though I had trouble with the hook. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So close. I had really hoped to give these five stars. Almost. They are GREAT in all respects but one.
- Pros -
1. Comfortable handle, good blade angle.
2. Sharp, and I doubt they will dim much over time, being Titanium-fused blades advertised to stay sharp beyond 100,000 cuts
3. Pointed tips, but not so pointed as to stab fingers.
4. Good length for most uses.
- Cons -
1. I personally want scissors that "glide through" paper. I don't know how else to describe it. For example, when you are cutting wrapping paper for Christmas presents, you know how with some scissors all you have to do is start the cut and then slide the scissors forward to glide the cut along until done. I own ONE pair of scissors that does this perfectly. I don't remember where I got them. I've been trying to find another pair like that, with no luck. Some have come "close", but not consistently. I suspect that if I were to try the stainless steel version of these Scotch scissors, maybe they would do it. I'm not ready to buy more scissors at this point though (I already own a ton of scissors now, after all my attempts).
Bottom line, I really do like these scissors, and will continue to use them, and wistfully dream of the day when I do find the perfect scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Covers the ugly. Great item. My kids decided to see what a pair of scissors would do to my couch cushions. This patch covered it amazingly. It was shipped to me in a large cardboard envelope, undamaged.
Once opened, it was in a single sheet with a wax paper backing to protect the adhesive. The patch was easy to apply and feels like it would be incredibly difficult for my kids to peel off.
Only down side is that the patch itself is a matte finish and my cushions have a slight sheen to them so it doesn't disappear completely but I won't fault the patch for that as it would be almost impossible to match perfectly over the internet.
Overall, I would definitely purchase this item again, but hope that I won't need to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Best Price & Quality of All The Available Glue Guns. Of every glue gun I have checked out, this is the most professional - not like a toy or "hobby" glue gun, as many of the other ones are. I have used this for many hours, since buying it, and it works flawlessly - no problems at all. It is a large and substantial glue gun, and fits well in the hand; it is comfortable and does not cause hand cramps, like some of the smaller ones do. Overall, this is better quality, for the price, than anything you can find in Wal Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's, and so on. Don't waste your time shopping around; this is the one you will be satisfied with, and it will last for a long time without causing any problems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not good - live and learn. I have two of these. Have had them for awhile. After getting over the "pretty" effect I started noticing things which honestly come with going from newbie user to pretty much expert of the feel and quality of the craft blades. Right now I have ordered and am waiting for a replacement from "Westcott" brand knife. Currently I am comparing this Designer Series Craft Knife by X-ACTO with a plain jane generic silver run of the mill no name and a hobby knife.which I honestly have no complaints with. Then my son bought me the X-ACTO hobby set with all the bells which comes with two size barrels I call them and the carving and chisle handle also. I am very pleased with that.
Now to the comparing which just comes with learning. First of all I use them all a lot doing duct tape crafts and detail cut outs. The first thing is the way the handle it on the designer causes it to roll like crazy. (In fact it will roll so much that even on a level surface you can tell if your house is out of level ... lol. So I have had these roll off my table or what ever I am at so fast I am embarrassed but I have been impaled on my legs numerous times because naturally the handle is weight just right to where the knife just naturally flip the point down. But the main issue I have now is the designer series (which I have two) for some reason the blade slips around in it when you push down on it which can be a real problem and it also causes it to losen up more and more and the blade just falls out. I have gotten this result on all the blades I have tried in it. This especially includes using the designer brand specific replacement blades and the blade that comes with it. I depend heavily on the reviews that we as customers of Amazon so that is why I am going it to such detail. I have found I literally get more correct information from everyone here that I rate the information I get on products thru "Consumer Reports" I have actually checked a product reviews on Amazon when buying locally ... lol. If interested I will be back to add on to this review when I get my Westcott. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works and Leaves No Stains (in the End. I've applied this to fabrics (Figure 1) such as denim, cotton, and polyester, and it leaves some clear marks (Figure 2), but once it dries, the stains are completely gone (Figure 3). There were some moments when I applied a little more anti-fray liquid than necessary, and I was afraid that the stains would not disappear. Nevertheless, the marks, thus far, have always disappeared upon drying (which can occasionally take as much as an hour). After applying the sealant, the edge of the fabric feels slightly stiff and does not produce any threads when I rub a finger against it. Note that while I applied this liquid to textiles such as denim and cotton, I did not apply it to delicate fabrics such as satin or silk. Anyway, this anti-fray liquid works very well, and I would definitely buy more once I run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They don't make 'em like they used to. Quite disappointed, at the moment, it's a waste of money. Handle is too big to comfortably hold while stitching, the blade is quite flat compared to others I've had and use. I spent about 20 minutes reshaping the handle to fit my hand, not a big deal, but I stitched about 4" of a holster and the blade popped out. Shoved it back in, crimped the ferrule a bit, it held up for another 2". I'll probably figure out a way to fix the blade to a new handle, I had spent about a half hour polishing it just how I wanted so it may be worth a few more minutes of my time, but overall, not worth $13. The little Asian import awl I normally use has held up for hundreds if not thousands of meters of thread; I bought this one as that one tapers quite a bit, so in thicker leather, the front side of the hole can be too large with the back barely pierced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fine Art Artists! This tape is the answer. I wasn't so sure about double sided archival tape since I use it to window mat (with 1/8" spacing on each side) Impossible photographs (the "new" Polaroid film) and nothing yet has held the photograph within the clean cut mat when in exhibition or on the wall for too long with out giving out.
I bought a ton of archival double tapes and this has a unique feel - it's thicker than even the traditional double sided tape (thicker meaning maybe 0.25 mil thicker) and is easy to use and you don't have to fight with a dispenser either! I didn't even have to put weight on the photos once correctly adhered to the back (2-ply) mat for a day before creating the hinge on the bevel cut front mat (4-ply). I haven't used it for long but I know the product is quite unique and has wow'd me (which is rare these days when it comes to quality materials)! Totally worth 5 (+) stars! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great & Not So Great. I Order This for my living room as I collect Japanese Art & Figures, The "12"" Japanese GEISHA Oriental Doll is Beautiful with bright colors & well made on a sturdy stand. I couldn't be happier BUT the Shipping was the problem, first it was shipped to the wrong state, that was the Post Office's fault, it was only a one day delay so no real problem
I was shocked when it arrived, it was wrap in white plastic wrapping, the box was crushed because the wrapping was too tight, the figure was in great condition which was even more shocking considering condition of the package
I would recommend to the Seller to improve their shipping because the sale a great product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice little gadget that complements the bigger model of the same. I bought this specifically to do one type of dry embossing called "Parchamore Stencil Set Butterfly" made for the mini shape boss that utilizes vellum. It is not just dry embossing but also incorporated a 3rd sheet in the set that allows you to partially prick the vellum. When you dry emboss vellum it makes a interesting whitish mark and the dots you prick add a nice texture. you can purchase all through Amazon.com. You also can buy (it comes with one free one inside)regular stencils for the mini that you can use card stock with and those just dry emboss as usual. The instructions that came in it were very explanatory even if you had never used the bigger shape boss or even never dry embossed before so I am not sure what the other reviewer experienced.
The two cons on this product: there are not enough different stencils(there are only 3 of the Parchamore type I have been able to find) to purchase and secondly it can be hard on the hands as there is not much place to rest you hand and it is to thick to rest on the table so you hand is left up in the air as you work.
As to the price I agree it is too pricey here on amazon at this time. It was much cheaper when I purchased mine. However please don't give a good product a low star because you felt you were gouged, take that up with Amazon. There seems to be a trend lately where the prices here have gone up out of all proportion on many items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far so good. I have two pairs of scissors in my office -- one for cutting paper (Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Non-Stick) and one for opening boxes. Mainly I bought this one because my other pair's (Corporate Express) blades are covered in adhesive from opening too many boxes and I couldn't really cut anything else anymore. Compared to the Corporate Express one, this pair is heavier in weight and smoother when cutting. When I first received it, the blades were covered in some kind of clear grease to prevent from sticking. It can be wiped off before using, so it doesn't stain whatever you are trying to cut. The blue button in the picture is actually purple on mine. Works great so far. Can cut wrapping paper from beginning to the end in one try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not buy this and or return to sender ASAP. This item can barely push through one thin piece of paper let alone any special paper or anything thicker. This defeats the purpose of this item so why purchase it. The book itself is excellent, if only they sold more accessories then you would still not need this item. It takes away from the adaptability of the product and its a shame. If they built one with a wider mouth and the actual ability to bite through items such as page protectors, folders, etc, they would be in business. I do not have the time to slide one piece of paper at a time into this wimpy product. Don't buy it and if you do, return to sender ASAP. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this is a really nice, organic makeup kit for the little ladies. This pretend makeup kit for little girls is perfect! It comes with everything that little girl would want to feel "grown up." You get a cute little makeup bag which perfectly stores all of the goodies that come in the kit. You also get a lip gloss which is a frosty white color. The set comes with 4 lips colors, 4 eye shadows, and 4 blushes. I was actually shocked at how pigmented this kit was considering it is a kid's makeup play set. The colors are all different and very vibrant. The lip colors are more like glosses, but again they are for kids. The set also includes an eye shadow applicator, a lip stick applicator, and a small blush brush. Overall, I am pretty impressed with this set and it would really make a great gift for that little lady in your life! I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Little Miracle. I bought these scissors because my right-handed 2 year old uses his left hand to cut paper. He was having a horrible time using the regular kids scissors we have. With much effort, he'd only manage to make a small snip and then would proceed to use his hands to rip whatever was left. I knew it had to be because he was using right-handed scissors with his left hand. I thought about getting those scissors that say they are for either left or right-handed people but the other reviews on this said otherwise so I decided to spend a little bit more money on these. They were miraculous! As soon as I opened the box, I took out the scissors, gave some paper to my son, and away he cut his first entire piece of paper with a nice clean cut. It was a beautiful moment! He loved "cutting" before but now it's even more amazing for him since he is actually cutting the whole paper instead of just a snip. When it was time to put away his new scissors, he gave me his old ones essentially saying he won't be needing those anymore! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decadent Look AND They Look Great. This is my second pair of stork embroidery scissors. The only reason I'm not still using the other pair is that I lent them to someone and they disappeared. I'd had them for ten years. I just purchased this set and am very happy with them. They are as sharp as I remember, and they are adorable. I like that they come with a snug pouch so that I can toss them in my bag without concern.
I purchased these for myself. I never would have done that if I hadn't received one set as a gift already. It seems like such an extravagance to spend extra for these to be pretty, but honestly? They are also sharper than my other scissors in this size. These scissors will last me years (like my old pair), and I'd definitely buy these for someone else as a gift in the future. Plus, I feel positively decadent every time I use them. Yes, every single time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'd like to note right off that it came in a . I purchased the 500 package. I'd like to note right off that it came in a sealed bag that was inspected by Amazon. I was missing 44 blocks, but I believe that this was an issue with the Amazon Warehouse and not the seller. I have resolved this issue with Amazon.
Out of the blocks that I received, the majority of them were consistent in size and shape and nicely sanded. There were a few that had a stray piece of wood that was easily removed and didn't have a negative impact on the block. I could only see 5 that were defective (2 with corners chopped off, 1 that was cut too short, 1 cut at an angle on one face, and 1 with a rough edge). All things considered, 1% defective parts was not a bad deal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Grate product with a good price. I recently started carving and I decided to pick up this set to do some finer work that requires a good sharp tool to carve out the designs. I did not really expect much from this but taught for the price why not give it a go and if they are total trash I'd use them for some thing else.. Well to my liking and surprise these are quite a good quality and sharp tool... I have used 4 of the gouges and am beyond pleased how well they carve in to tougher harder woods like black locus... I highly, and I mean highly recommend this product for anyone who is a beginner like my self and above as they are good quality tools... Been using them now for 2 days and so far im beyond pleased... ill come back and review them again after a year but for now I highly recommend them... 5 stars and above.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If You Have a Rolodex, You Need This. I bought this for a different purpose than it was intended, as a substitute for the Rolodex One-Sheet Business Card 2-Hole Punch for 2.25 x 4 Inches Card Files, Plastic, Black (67699), which sells here for $3-9 dollars. The review on that item made it sound cheap and dissapointing, and the writer specifically states it will only work on thinner cards or paper. I didn't want to get stuck with something so cheap (it's plastic, even the punch part), so I kept looking.
After doing extensive research, I finally found this item. It wasn't easy, as it is a specific craft paper punch. It isn't specifically designed to be a card punch for Rolodex or rotary card files, just Artist Trading Cards. But it's sturdy, and there was an obscure reference to it being useful for Rolodex cards online, so I tried it. It doesn't dissapoint. I was concerned that it was a single hole punch and I wouldn't be able to get the holes perfectly spaced for my Rolodex cards. But it gives you a bit of leeway. I used a blank Rolodex card as a guide, and just punched it in the same place. Worked great.
The only reason I didn't give this item 5 stars is that it's a little hard to see exactly where you are punching on the card due to the little punch out catcher on the side where some punches have an open hole or a see-through catcher. This punch has a metal catcher, making it better quality but a little harder to use. You have to kind of look in from the side to make sure you are in the correct place. It gets to be routine after awhile though, and I have yet to punch a business card that wouldn't fit well in the Rolodex file. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I JUST COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT AMAZON. Am hopefully going to use these this weekend (today -Saturday) I really look forward to making some Christmas decorations for Stockings and surprising MY Sister-in-Laws' & Daughter-in-Laws, maybe even some cousins. I made homemade Lye Soap one year, and it was so different than ANYTHING ELSE they'd ever received (I made them in "FLAVORS" as opposed to SCENTS. MY SIS' S did crafts, but had NEVER tackled ANYTHING like this. It was a big hit.
When my Parents were killed, I found a bar of CHOCOLATE SOAP my Daddy had kept,W/a note saying "DO NOT USE!" This was only possible because of YOU GUYS AT AMAZON. It was the place at the time, I could find the book.
Thanks for what your do, & 4 continuing to expand the items available to someone like me, WHO'S DISABLED & probably couldn't have found it OTHERWISE! A BIG CUDO TO ALL OF YOU!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Must-have for machine applique. These are indispensable for applique on your machine! I can clip so close to my stitch line without removing the hoop from the machine, which is so awesome. These have made machine applique so much more enjoyable!
I debated a long time between these and the duck-billed scissors. Im glad I chose these. I think you have to look at how you use scissors and what your issues are. If you have a hard time clipping close to the stitch line, these are for you. If you are more likely to accidentally clip the lower fabric when you mean to clip the applique fabric, then you may want to go with the duck-billed ones. Ive never clipped the lower fabric, so these work great for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome that it's clear BUT is WAYYYYY to sticky to be useful. I love that this transfer tape is clear, which makes it easy to see where you're applying your decal/vinyl. However the adhesive is EXTREMELY sticky and makes it very difficult to transfer your decal easily (especially with an intricate design). I read through the reviews on Amazon and saw that this was a common issue, but I thought that using the "adhere to your clothes a couple of times to dull out the adhesive before applying to the back of the decal" would work. The method does help A LITTLE in making it slightly easier to remove the transfer tape, but it's still stickier than many other transfer tapes I've tried. Also, I wouldn't be able to use this on an order I was making for a client where I'd have to give them a decal with the transfer tape adhered because I'd be giving them tape that's loaded with lint from my clothes OR super sticky tape that would make it nearly impossible for them to transfer the decal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE it. Just... wow. This thing is AWESOME! I have the big 4ah Ryobi batteries and they last a really long time with this. It's SO convenient to finally have a true cordless glue gun- I use hot glue for basically every repair around the house (my wife calls it my duct tape), so many times I'm using to fix things that aren't within reach of a cord. I have the other Surebonder cordless too, but that one gets cold after a few good squirts. Not this one!
I know it sounds ridiculous, but given how much I use my hot glue gun, this thing is literally a life changer.
Update almost a year later- I still use it all the time and bought two more to give out as gifts to family members. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Let your creativity flow with these tools. First things first, I have to say the quality of these tools is outstanding. They all have a nice grip to them and the wood doesn't chip off so you don't have to worry about it getting into your clay or food, which is what I used them for. I entered a cake to contest in my local fair and used these tools to create some of the figures I needed. They were very helpful with creating the rabbit which was sculpting his face and other parts. I like how two of the tools come with a sharp knife like X-Acto knifes which are actually sharper and cut better than them. There are so many ways you can use these tools. I will be trying it out on clay and casting my own fondant molds, haven't sculpted on clay so I'm excited to use these tools and see how well they work with clay. I would highly recommend these wooden clay tools to anyone that works with clay or make cakes. If you want quality and versatility I would purchase these tools. Let your creative mind do the work. Awesome customer service and fast shipping. Thank you | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best china/glass glue I've found. I tend to be a frugal person... that means when a piece of stone that happens to be in the shape of a plate breaks, I want to make sure that I can't use it before I throw it out.
I've tried super glue, several craft glues, and other techniques of trying to repair glasses and plates in the past, but I have to say that I have --by far-- had the best results with this glue.
The MSDS (found on it's product page here: [...]) states that it's an acrylic based adhesive, but I think it's magic.
The product dries clear and quickly. It is said to be dishwasher safe, but I've not tested it. I have microwaved plates that have been repaired with the glue and can't say that I've experienced any problems.
I've been using it for about a year. I've repaired stained glass, pottery (vitrified and not), and regular clear glass... all to a smashing success.
Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Some poop may not smell as strongly as other poop....but its still poop any way you look at it....or Beeswax. Ok, it doesn't smell like poop, but I feel like its an appropriate comparison.
I have previously bought 'Organic Beeswax' from other sellers and they came with horribly strong smells. this one also smells bad, but not quite as strong. This may almost seem like a point of this being superior product, untilllll you either purchase some beeswax from a local bee keeper or receive beeswax to find that it should not have ANY smell that makes you think it's probably has more in common with petroleum distillates than bees/beehives. When I melted it (In a water bath!) it has a slightly stronger smell that reminded me more of burning or molten tires/rubber. Melting beeswax shouldn't make you think more of vulcanization than 'Tested and Certified' Organic products.
At first I thought maybe I received a 'bad batch' but I'm doubtful of this since They wouldn't have shipped it to begin with. Or maybe the idea of quality control doesn't come into play with some companies these days. Either way it makes me cautious about the representation of it being a 100% tested and certified organic product.
The seller gives an answer to one of the questions in the Q/A section on whether or not it is indeed 100% USDA certified as organic with:
"...is tested and certified organic by the supplier. It is certified through Quality Assurance International."
HOWEVER....When you look at the products packaging there is no certification stamp/label, nor is there any mention of the supplier or for that matter the Third Party Certification group (in this case QAI-inc) The seller claims their supplier is Certified by QAI-inc but does not give any further details that may be verified-such as the supplier's company. After doing a quick search on quality assurance international's site of Compliant Companies for 'Beeswax' products-the following are the only ones.
Maybe 'Natural Planet' can enlighten everyone of their supplier or (if for some reason this is a secret) provide some information so its customers can actually verify whether or not their '100% Organic' 'Tested and Certified' claim is true or if this is just a bunch of overpriced cheap petroleum based wax with yellow dye.
I would give 2 stars, but it shouldn't have to be so much work by the customer to find out if the product they're purchasing is what the seller claims it is.
From QAI-inc's website:
Handler (Distributor)
Beeswax: Allyson Enterprises Inc-EC 834/2007 Compliance
Beeswax: Allyson Enterprises Inc-NOP Compliance
Beeswax: Allyson Enterprises Inc-US/Canada Equivalency Compliance
Beeswax Granules: Jedwards International Inc-NOP Compliance
Beeswax Granules: Jedwards International Inc-US/Canada Equivalency Compliance
Beeswax, Filtered: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance
Beeswax, Raw Indian: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance
Beeswax, Unfiltered: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance
Handler (Processor)
Beeswax: New Directions Aromatics Inc-CARTV label Only Compliance
Beeswax: New Directions Aromatics Inc-NOP Compliance
Beeswax Beads, White: Starwest Botanicals, Inc-NOP Compliance
Beeswax Beads, White: Starwest Botanicals, Inc-US/Canada Equivalency Compliance
Beeswax Beads, Yellow: Starwest Botanicals, Inc-NOP Compliance
Beeswax Beads, Yellow: Starwest Botanicals, Inc-US/Canada Equivalency Compliance
Beeswax, Filtered: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance
Beeswax, Raw Indian: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance
Beeswax, Unfiltered: Glory Bee Foods, Inc-NOP compliance | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I make a lotion bar that is a wonderful moisturizing bar. I use a lot of beeswax making various bath products. I make a lotion bar that is a wonderful moisturizing bar. I typically purchase my supplies from a bath and body supplier. I saw this wax and thought I'd give it a try. I made my bath of lotion bars that I have made a million times. The wax melted, had a greenish hue and only got semi solid. I thought I must have made a mistake and made again, same thing. I change the recipe to try to account for stickiness and again same thing. I went back through my original notes on the recipe and the only difference was that i used this beeswax. I made yet another batch but this time, I used my regular wax that I purchase from the bath supplier. Guess what happened? The bars came out exactly how they were supposed to. This wax was sticky, did not completely set up and when I wiped out the bowls used to melt these had a black sediment. I noticed this each time. In my opinion, there has been some sort of additive made to this wax. i am not sure what superior quality means for this brand. I wasted a LOT of money and time, making and remaking products and using valuable essential and carrier oils. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Messy, wasteful, complicated, and expensive. Boy, do I wish I had watched the video more carefully before I bought this kit. To make things worse, I first bought another shape of Fiskars "everywhere punch" before I learned that you need this starter kit to cut ANY shape. Now I am stuck with two of these miserable punches, which they will not allow me to return. Details: neither punch produces a usable shaped embellishment. They ONLY produce holes of that shape, and only do a semi-accurate job of guiding you to the spot where you want the hole. If you want the hole close to the edge of your paper (or to another hole), the cut is raggedy and uneven and impossible to overlay to correct it with a second effort. The three-holed magnets poke a messy, lumpy trio of holes in your punched shape so you can't even cover the cut product with another paper shape or embellishment in order to use it. What a waste of paper! Plus you get "shavings" from these 3 holes all over your worktable and clothes. Crafters are better off buying hand-held punches or even using a pencil and Exacto knife to get the shaped holes where they want them. I have other Fiskars tools that I love, but they really need to dump this fiasco from their line and go back to the drawing board. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Appears to be just water. Appears to be just water. I have read that many of these shoe-stretching products are mostly isopropyl "rubbing" alcohol, so I was expecting it to smell like alcohol, or at least chemical-y. It doesn't. It has no odor. It also has the same viscosity and high surface tension as water. The bottle warns "caution: flammable, danger: inflammable", but I put small amount of it onto tin foil and put a flame to it - nothing at all. Just like water.
If I wanted to just soak my nice new leather shoes in water, I could do so without purchasing a product online. I am calling foul and requesting my money back. Also thought it was funny that the brand is called "Moneyworth & Best" - strongly disagree.
Update: tried to return it for refund and was informed that there are restrictions in shipping this product, so refund is not possible. The scam just got scammier. Bringing it up with Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous petite beautifully colorful feathers. These feathers are so pretty and all of them were in perfect shape...Yet, a good amount of them were well under an inch in length...They are very honest about the "mini" in the description. These are made for small projects and for additions. The photo must be zoomed in so you can view the colors perhaps? I will say they are all full feathers. Mine are in excellent condition and I love the colors. They are quite soft and easy to work with...The only thing I would request to adjust is the price. They are a little overpriced for the tiny size of the feathers. About half of the feathers in the package were far less than one inch as stated in the description.
I will say the colors are gorgeous, the quality of the feathers are perfect, you get a decent quantity and they arrived early...Had they all been the one inch or bigger I would give a 5+ review. I love these tiny but beautiful feathers! If the slight adjustment is made, I will happily buy them again; most likely repeatedly. I have been an avid Amazon customer for years...The customer service is exceptional, the merchandise always arrives on-time or early and I have always been a happy satisfied customer...They do an outstanding job to ensure my shopping experiences are great! I truly appreciate this, Thank You Amazon.com!!
I would definitely recommend these lovely little feathers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Never thought it would be that easy. The way it is so difficult to find an oval or circle cut mat in my area, I thought it would be some kind of unnatural act to create one. When I did find an oval mat it was nearly 3 times what a rectangle cut mat cost. This item is a little tricky to start out with, but first mat cut almost perfect. Then I went to Logan's web site, watched the video they have on how to use it. Works like a charm! Couldn't be any easier! I actually think it is easier than a rectangular mat to cut. Set the gauge arm. Set the difference gauge. Center on your mat. Then rotate it a bit, turn the mat, rotate it again, adjust the blade depth and repeat 3 times. There you are! A nicely cut oval mat! Adds so much to any art piece and every one thinks it was so hard! I am even cutting mats with 3 or 5 ovals in them and putting several photos into one mat or using it to highlight several areas of one picture. Love it! Just remember to buy plenty of blades so you never run out. Key to a good mat is a sharp blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly the product I was looking for! Perfect. These are wonderful! I tried the menstrual cup and found it uncomfortable, but I still really wanted something reusable and chemical-free. I read a lot of reviews and decided on this brand because of the 2-snap design, which apparently eliminates the slippage problem the 1-snap design seems to have. I haven't had any slippage and no leaks, which is better than I can say for the disposable ones. They are soft and comfortable and not too bulky to wear. They rinse out easily and hang dry quickly. A little staining on the pad doesn't bother me. I like that the pad part is white and I can track my flow easily. I love the convenience of the wet bag when I'm out in public. I bought this pack for overnights and one pack of the 9.5 size for daytime, and those are enough to get me through my cycle. I'll never go back! These are great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vibrant, Cheery Washi Tape. I will start off by saying that I am a washi addict. I started collecting washi tape a few months ago, and I just love it! I mostly use it for decorating my planner (which I am also addicted to!) but I also use it for scrapbooking, decorating cards, kids crafts, and many other things. I love searching my local stores (Michaels, Joanns Fabrics, Daiso, Hobby Lobby, Target) for washi tape I love finding new colors, prints, designs, and brands! I seriously end up spending a lot sometimes!
Allydrew washi tapes are high quality, colorful, and reliable. They are easily re-positionable after they are placed on paper. The patterns are vibrant and beautiful and they look so great together. The colors are really pretty and cheery and they look wonderful on the pages of my Erin Condren Life Planner. I love that all of the colors mesh so well so it is easy to match with other tapes and stickers!
I received this set of washi at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. These thoughts and ideas are mine and mine alone. I am so happy to add these 12 rolls of tape to my ever-growing washi tape collection! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Complete waste of money. A complete waste of money, I saw it as I was going to the register at a computer store and decided to give it a try. Got it home and tried engraving a simple cheap wooden back scratcher, it barely did anything. I tried keys water bottles and the plastic it came in, it barely made a scratch. After 5 minutes of trying to engrave things I gave up and put it down. Came back after a few minutes and decided to give it one last try and it wouldn't turn on anymore, I switched the batteries around, tried new batteries (the batteries that were in it were brand new too but decided to try another pair of new batteries anyway), nothing worked. Threw it in the trash as it wouldn't even be worth the gas driving back to the store to return it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clumsy, hazardous so beware... Made in China - not USA. This Walnut Hollow creative versa tool is clumsy to use because there is no swivel piece on the end, so when I use it the cord keeps getting wrapped around my wrist --very annoying. I have to keep readjusting my grip. The variable temperature control /on and off switch is about a foot from the end of the tool/my hand so it dangles in the air hitting my elbow and it constantly pulls on the tool, making it difficult to work with. Also hazardous because it can pull the tool off the flimsy holder or even onto the floor if you're not careful to watch that switch and make sure it stays on the table at all times.
Having the tool's on/off switch hitting against my hand all the time combined with the lack of a swivel end makes the whole thing super annoying to use, but short of spending almost $200 for the topoftheline wood burner tool made in Canada, it appears I'm stuck with this one. I only intend to use this occasionally on paper, so I will put up with it. If you are tending to use this for a lot of actual wood-burning activities I recommend trying to find one with a swivel and an on-Off switch that doesn't interfere with your work.
I am also disappointed because this item IS made in China -- the folks at Walnut Hollow prominently display their address in Wisconsin USA on the front packaging, giving one the (false) impression that the piece is made in the USA-- no it ISN'T. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO FUN. My father is a contractor and wood and woodwork is something that I have always been a fan of. When I saw this wood burning kit, I thought that it would be something really fun to mess around with. I placed the order and this was shipped to me quickly. This set is great! I love that this has a little storage case, and I also love that there are so many tips to this! You can really be so creative with this set. I did get to fool around with it a bit and not really make or design much, but rather test out the tool. This heats up great (very, very hot so be careful!) and the tops are easy to change. This comes with little finger protectors to help to protect your fingers. When I showed this to my dad, he laughed and said that he has one too! He showed me his, which I am sure is over forty years old. His is neat and the handle is made out of cork. I thought that it was so sweet that he too had one of these in his past. I am happy to have this and I cannot wait to make something beautiful with it. This does heat up incredibly fast and I would not recommend this for kids unless they are directly supervised. I can easily see how one may burn their finger when changing out the tips. I am happy with and will continue to use this product. I received this product (very kindly) at a discounted rate during a special promotion. I treat each product that I review as though I paid full price for it. My review is not influenced or manipulated in anyway, and I hope that you find my review helpful for you. Please vote that my review was helpful if it was, and feel free to send me any questions related to this product; I will try my best to answer them for you. My review, thoughts, and opinion are unbiased and 100% that of my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
okay for hobby use. Lesson in reading the description CAREFULLY. Described as 10 mm x 7mm, and if you use these, you know that the grip length is the important one. you need enough, but usually you get a screw set slightly shorter, so that you compress the materials you are joining together when you tighten it down. These turned out to be shorter than described, should have been 0.276 inches, were 0.240, about 13 % undersize. If you use these with kydex, they would be about perfect for 4 layers of .060 or 3 of .080, so not a problem for me but if you want the full size of 7 mm, you may need a longer screw. screw thread tolerance is loose, so careful tightening. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong adhesive, Cap needs improvement. My first time using this adhesive was for a wedding veil. I sewed satin ribbon trim to the tulle then stitched beads to the ribbon. This adhesive worked great to help attach the beads to the ribbon! It would have taken me three times as long to hand stitch every single bead - instead I was able to stitch them in groups of about 5 since the adhesive worked so well to help secure them. It dried clear and ever so slightly stiff. Since then I have used this adhesive in many other instances of gluing fabrics. It is very strong and I generally like the product.
The tiny cap, however, does not stay on very well. It must be secured with tape when not in use. STORE UPRIGHT, do not store bottle on its side or the glue will leak out!
Adhesive has a strong chemical odor - use in a well-ventillated area.
Cut a very small opening to create a thin steady line or else the glue will come out too strong and heavy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best of its peers. When I rate this laser cutter five stars, please understand that this is relative to its peers. If I were comparing it to a 40-watt $3500 laser, it would get one star. But for a laser under $500, this one is very good.
Before purchasing this machine, I investigated specs and reviews of every similar K40 in its price range that I could find.
It appears that the basic mechanical hardware and optics of them all are identical. The difference appears to be in the electronics, the controls. This one seemed to be the most advanced.
After reading terrifying reviews of K40s arriving a pathetic mess, I was pleasantly surprised to see that this one appeared to be in great shape. There was one little screw floating around, but I could not find a place where a screw was missing, so I suspect it just fell in there from stock or another machine being built.
The wiring inside the electronics section is fabulous. The parts look new and professional. The wiring is neatly laid out and tight.
I did have some problems:
1) The ground lug was fastened on painted metal, thus making no connection. This is very dangerous. Even though the machine is grounded through the third wire of the plug, the fact that 15,000 volts is in there means that you really MUST have a backup ground in case your house wiring has a ground fault somewhere. Someone several rooms away could be electrocuted if there is a ground fault past them, your machine shorts 15KV to the case, and that person happens to be touching a 'grounded' appliance and a true ground such as a faucet simultaneously. I ran a wire from the ground lug through my cellar crawl space to the house ground rod. So... I had to remove the ground lug, sand its case connection down to bare metal, and re-attach the lug. It took just 10 minutes but was annoying, a stupid yet potentially deadly design flaw that many people would never notice.
2) When I powered on the machine, it was unable to move the laser head home. It just made loud grinding noises. After some sleuthing I discovered that the four bearings that kept the laser head on the X rail were installed too tightly, and it had sat motionless for months. So the bearings had flat spots impressed on them and would not easily roll. I had to buy a set of four bearings (about $30 from LightObject.com) and install them. Again, cheap and just a 10-minute job, but annoying.
3) The software disk was scratched to the point that it was mostly unreadable. They responded to my inquiry within one day and they have shipped me a new disk from China. It has not yet arrived, but they were very nice about it and even sent me a tracking number so I can keep track of it. Luckily, I was able to download enough software from the web to get a start. The readily available free LaserDRW, CorelDraw 12, and Corel Laser installed quickly and easily on Windows 7, and integrate perfectly with this machine. I did extensive virus scans from multiple vendors and found no hint of malware. UPDATE! The replacement disk arrived today. It turns out there is nothing on it that I need! It does, however, contain a file called UKEY.EXE that got flagged as a trojan. I have no idea what this file is for, and my K40 and all of its software are working perfectly without it as far as I can tell.
4) The standoffs that support the burning base from the bottom are all crooked due to the mounting holes being drilled off-center. This results in the base being uneven by about 1 mm. This is annoying but not deadly. I can live with it. If I get ambitious, I might fix it some day, which will be a large job involving much disassembly and drilling.
5) My biggest complaint by far applies to ALL cheap Chinese lasers: There is essentially NO documentation. You are on your own to figure out everything, from mirror alignment to software use. There are a large number of videos on YouTube, but they are not all they are cracked up to be. Many are long, poorly produced, and largely pointless. Some are downright wrong. Many address machines other than K40 and are not very applicable. Don't think you will get everything you need from YouTube. It gives you a good start, but there will be a LOT of trial and error experimentation.
I truly do not understand why these companies don't just buckle down and write some good English documentation for these machines. It's a one-time job, and not all that big. Many people hesitate to buy a machine that has no documentation and no support. It's bad enough that you will likely have to do some repairs right up front. The killer is that you won't even have good written guidance for how to do things. I'm sure that if a 20-page or so booklet came with the machine, sales would be a LOT better, easily paying for the book's cost.
I was happy when I fired up the machine and saw that it made a good burn with no adjustments. After verifying that it basically worked, I went through the process of mirror alignment. The mirrors required very little tweaking. I was especially happy that I did not have to adjust the laser tube to get it onto the first mirror. That can be a scary nuisance.
Once I saw that it was working, I replaced the laser head with an air assist from LightObject. It was easy. I also replaced the lens, which was slightly (but not badly) scratched. The mirrors look pretty good, trivially scratched but usable. I will probably replace them some day, but it's not a high priority yet.
Bottom line: this machine required a little expense and work to get it whipped into shape, but I am happy with it now. I hope it lasts; it does have a two-year guaranty, but the quality of that guaranty is yet to be determined. I'll post updates if anything major happens.
UPDATE: After a month of use I am very happy with this machine. I did replace the mirrors recently, which gave it noticeably more power. I've mostly used it for making label plates for equipment, typically about 8" by 3" or so, using two-tone acrylic (silver over black). The accuracy is outstanding. Even though I use a pretty small font (13 point), the lettering is perfectly clear and cleanly formed. (I use 15 % power at 120 mm/sec). I also, just for fun, etched a photograph onto some pine plywood. It came out quite nice. I don't understand why so many reviewers of these cheap Chinese lasers say that the first thing that must be done is to replace the control board and power supply. Why? As far as I can tell, my machine works perfectly using the supplied CorelDraw. (Actually, I usually do my drawing with CorelDraw X7 on a different computer, export the file as .WMF, and import that file into the engraver's CorelDraw 12.) So far I have not found a single task that this engraver and its software cannot do flawlessly. I would not dream of going to the time and expense of upgrading anything other than the lens, mirrors, and air-assist head. And even without those upgrades it performed respectably. I'm so glad I didn't spend $4000 laser that I don't think would be much better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
New old fun. I ordered this metal potholder loom on the suggestion that it would have many weaving uses besides just making potholder or trivets. It is very much like many of the pin looms available, in a handy 7 x 7" size. I jumped into hand weaving with a larger so-called lap loom, but felt overwhelmed by trying to manage the size, certainly much larger than one's lap, and trying to get it warped. This smaller loom proved much easier to learn on, and I am using all the different weights and textures of fibers I wanted to try including torn fabric strips.
Just for nostalgia, I got a package of the stretchy loops and dashed off a few colorful little mats. The finished size is about 4 1/2". Just a reminder, when purchasing the loops, Check the material content, as many loops out there contain nylon or polyester, and they WILL MELT or burn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great For Artists Of All Ages. This is some good quality art paper. I had the opportunity to try Charcoal paper made by #usartsupply out with my daughter (we love to draw and paint) and it is made of good quality, nice and thick. We used pastel crayons on it even though it is charcoal paper, and it work lovely. With this paper you can use Graphite, Pastel Crayons, Soft Charcoal, Colored Pencils, Sketching Sticks & Much More. It's acid free, and tape bound for easy removal of the pages. I have received this product for free or a heavily discounted price in exchange for my unbiased and honest review.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/US-Art-Supply-9-in-x-12-in-Premium-Heavy-Weight-Charcoal-Paper-Pad-160gsm-90-Pound-30-Sheets/dp/B01BLSHNTU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">US Art Supply 9 in. x 12 in. Premium Heavy-Weight Charcoal Paper Pad, 160gsm, 90 Pound, 30 Sheets</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for serious sculptors, but beware old dry bricks. This is excellent for sculptors who require precision. Sculpey Firm has a consistency that allows for detail work that just isn't possible with regular Sculpey. If you're doing anything that requires detail then this is the polymer clay for you.
The one gripe I have about Sculpey Firm is that it's packaged in a cardboard box with no plastic wrap and it has a tendency to dry out if it's on store shelves long enough. The first time I bought the stuff I got a dry brick and nearly killed my hands trying to work it and get it to stick to itself. The second time around I got a newer fresh brick and it was perfect. When you get the clay press in with your finger. If it gives with a little pressure then you have a good brick. If it doesn't give and you see cracks and flaking around the edges then return it because it's dried out and will be nothing but a headache (or finger ache).
Hope that helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great leather , wonderful price, accurate sizing. Ive now ordered three different colors of this leather, each on separate orders. All three were excellent hides. Smooth natural surface on one, out, side , rough surface on the other, in side. . Some have complained of the quantity not being 7-10 sf. All three hides I received were in the 7- 8.5 sf range. They ran around 34 inches long by 32 inches wide. All were one complete hide. I received no half hides or pieces. Thats the usable portion. Legs and neck are outside that rectangle and would actually increase the sf of the hide. If my ,long ago ,math skills are accurate 34 x 32 = 1088 divided by 144 = approx 7.5 square feet. A square foot being 12x12 or 144 . Smaller than most folks imagine Im thinking.
They run 1-2 mm thick. Thinner at the edges. Thicker towards the middle , they are natural sheep hides after all. The color was consistent across the hides and there were no tears or holes in the usable rectangle of the hides. These are way to thin for holsters, belts or knife sheath. You will need 7-8 ounce tool leather for those. They work great for projects that call for lighter leather.
Very nice quality natural genuine leather hides.
31 May 2018. Ive now bought two more hides. Same as my above reviews.
For Andrew:
31x31 = 961 divide by 144 = 6.6736 sf. Darn close to 7 sf. The 5 hides Ive bought have run a bit larger than that. Yes Im only measuring the choice rectangular portion. Not the entire hide. A 96 x25 inch long hide would be more like a 1/3 split from cattle. A 96 x25 sheep hide is more likely 3 sheep hides seamed together. Not a single sheep. These hides are more likely than not from butcher age sheep and or goats. Not at the animals maximum attainable size. Plus imported.
Perhaps a farm visit would help. Lol | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Glitter Bomb Mess yuk. This paper is not up to the standard I am used to. For the price this pad was not all that ( under ten bucks for). The paper is thinner than most cardstock ( 60-65 pound maybe?) and the glitter omg is everywhere! I love die cuts with a view paper because they enamel seal the glitter. Even though only a few pages of this have glitter when it arrives you will have glitter on every stinking page and on me! They used a bright green glitter on the pages with tigers and lions and it is horrible. I love big cats to no end but this is just sad and very tacky and ugly. Think of those 80's carnival mirrors you won and yeah it's that bad.
I wanted this for the giraffes because my sister loves giraffes. This might be a cute pack for a trip to the zoo scrapbook but otherwise it will be hard to use. The positioning of photos on the pages makes it hard to cut out an A2 or A7 card easily without wasting paper. Check this out in a store if you can before buying. I will be steering clear of this brand from now on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely give it a try. I'm not quite sure how to give stars to glue that does its expected job. I've been criticized for giving out 5 stars too often, but I do my research and I rely heavily on Amazon's customer's reviews. I think they're very important and it allows me to make effective purchases, I really appreciate them.
That being said, I look for options to other big name hobby products and this tacky glue competes well with Hob-E-Tac. It is literally 1/3 the price, per ounce. I have no idea why anyone would drop excessive money on an item like this. I've read good things about Aleene's products. The WS Hob-E-Tac stayed a bit tackier after drying during my one glob experiment, but I don't see the attraction there. The viscosity is slightly different as well, but when you're talking about the practical use, there's just no reason to use the expensive stuff. If you're making substantial layouts like I am, these things can add up to pretty big dollars. I will be looking at more Aleene's products in the near future, and I really like this tacky glue. I also really like WS products, and sometimes they are the way to go, so I'm not taking away from WS. When you consider the amount of adhesives that are used, I feel it pays to consider options. So consider this as 4 or 5 stars. I like it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too big a ball for me. The bath bomb molds are too large for my needs. I over estimated the size. What can I say, I like big balls. While I did use them, they didn't seem to be as sturdy as needed, that may be due to the size. There isn't a rim on the edge, which I knew prior to purchasing, however it did make getting the bath bombs out to be more complicated. I used half of a mold but it was still troublesome getting them out. I didn't like how they went together when I did try to make a whole bomb. I don't think there's anything particularly wrong with them, which is why I gave them 4 stars. They're not my preference. But that's not their fault. I didn't give them 5 stars because i think they could be slightly more sturdy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As An Artist, I Am Thrilled With This Brush- Let Me Tell You Why. As an artist AND a makeup artist, I have a lot of interest in brushes. There are certain things that I look for in a brush, so let's see if this brush meets my expectations
WHAT IS THIS BRUSH LIKE?
A synthetic brush, this brush is approximately about a size 8. The bristles have a great stiffness to them, but they are also able to be manipulated well too. The bristles in this brush are honed to a fine point and the point does not disperse as you put pressure on it. The handle is painted wood and is comfortable to hold as well as manipulate. One of the things I look for in a brush of this type is spring- if it has a lot of spring to it, it makes it easier to make creative lines.
HOW DOES THIS BRUSH PERFORM?
In doing makeup, one of the most important things is to have a brush that holds its shape, yet will glide across the skin easily allowing for thick or fine lines. This brush has the best of both. In using it for fine lines, the point enables me to put a very fine line on the skin that is precise and easy to control. When putting pressure on the brush, it allows me to make thick lines as well.
What is nice about this brush is that I can go from thick to thin easily by reducing the pressure on the brush. It is really easy to make a look using details using this brush. That allows for doing some really nice face painting designs.
CLEANING
I use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Zote-Laundry-Soap-Bar-Pink-14-1-Ounce-Each-Pack-of-4/dp/B00BM8Q95Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Zote Laundry Soap Bar Pink 14.1 Ounce Each (Pack of 4)</a> for cleaning all of my brushes for any kind of face painting or makeup work. It really cleans well and allows for the brush to resume its shape nicely yet with a softness. You can use soap and water of any kind with this brush, however.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you like to do thick and thin lines in face painting, this brush is excellent. Fantastic spring and easy to use, this brush enables me to do great designs on the face - including fine detailing. Easy to clean and hold, this brush works beautifully for face painting.
MY RATING
I HIGHLY recommend this brush. I give it five huge stars- it has everything I look for in a brush for face painting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small and perfectly sharp. I'm seeing a lot of reviews complaining about the lack of sharpness, and I didn't encounter that at all with this pen cutter. Its ceramic blade was perfectly sharp when I tested it out on regular paper, card stock, and cardboard. It left clean cuts, though the blade isn't really designed for cutting through heavier materials like cardboard.
The blade itself is small and thin, and it's great for cutting open boxes as well as some fine craft work. I used it with a cutting stencil and found that it sliced through lighter card stock easily. Heavier card stocks required a couple of passes with the blade, but it cut cleanly.
The handle feels good in my hand and is comfortable to use. The only real concern I would have with this is that the ceramic blade, being white, doesn't look like it's terribly sharp or dangerous. It looks kind of plasticky, so I'd recommend keeping this blade out of reach of little ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stunning. It's amazing and stunning when the product is finished. I couldn't stop and ended up finishing in half a day.
What to expect from the product:
- Comes with a Green boat-shaped case for a easy pick up on the shiny rhinestones.
- Cute pen you use to pick up the rhinestones.
- The square sticky thing to apply on a tip of the pen is plenty to finish the product. (1 application lasted me about 75% of the sheet).
- Unlike the other same kind DIY diamond products, the sticky parts are only on the peacocks. It's within the design so you won't see any excessive areas with the sticky stuff on. It gives a clean finish.
My thoughts:
The areas you apply the rhinestones are on the peacock. You don't have to worry about the white/gray areas.
I've actually bought both sides of the product. This one is labled (2) on the product, which is the LEFT side product. When you receive the package, it should have a black marker inking on the bag itself.
If you look at the image with 2 different panels of the peacocks, it's one on the right with the peacock looking slightly down.
This is 1 of the 4 DIY Diamond products that I've ordered, and is definitely my favorite.
Unlike the other DIY Diamond products with dull/boring square plastic pieces, the shiny rhinestones really gives a radiant look when it's done.
The only complaint I have is the bags they provide you to keep the rhinestones safe. There's 15 total rhinestone colors in this product, and you'll only get 5 bags. Since you won't want to dry up the sticky stuff on the sheet, you want to work in sections. In that case, you'll be working with more than 5 colors at a time. You will probably need to find a ziplock bag of your own or a tiny containers that you have easy access to and to keep your rhinestones from running away from you. You can easily find a rhinestone containers if you go to a local art supply stores like Joann/Michaels. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works pretty decent. I'm in the process of converting an old Street Fighter 2 Arcade Piggy Bank into a functional mini arcade that actually plays games and was having problems removing the old decals on the sides. On one side I spent days trying to remove the decal using only my hands... After a few broken finger nails and almost losing my thumb nail from the constant scrapping and even soaking it in soapy water for two days I was able to get the graphic layer off but was left with a lot of residue. Sanding, soaking, scraping, nothing that I had on hand worked well to remove this, and the thought of having to do it again on the other side was a dreadful thought.
Than I decided to give this product a try. On the side that I had already scraped by hand and only had residue left on it this worked GREAT. I dabbed the entire area and let it set for 30 seconds than used the scraper on the lid and in 20 seconds it was completely clean and one wipe with a paper towel it looked fantastic.
I than went to the other side decal which I had never tried to removed. I started lifting the corners by hand than applied some of the adhesive remover in hopes that it would loosen the rest... Not so much so, and I wound up having to remove most of the first layer by hand again. Even the thicker areas of the sticker layers that no longer had the graphic layer wouldn't come up that easy. But using the lid scraper after letting some of the adhesive remover soak in and ramming the edge of thicker areas in hard fast short motions or really digging into it and scrapping with the lid made it easier. Once all of the thick layers were removed the residue came up in a matter of seconds.
So it may not make removing stickers a breeze, but it handles residue GREAT and does make removing stickers a little easier. What took me hours by hand to remove the sticker on one side took about 40 minutes on the other side and not finding an easy way to remove the residue before removed it in 30 seconds (including the 20 second soak period!). You can't tell either side ever had stickers on them now, and now I'm ready to debate on trying some vinyl inkjet sheets or go for solid paint on my little arcade project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. I've had good luck with the Martha punches, but this one leaves a lot to be desired.
1. You can't see where you are punching. It would be nice if there was some way to tell where you are punching and to make sure you have your paper in properly if you are only using a scrap.
2. I can't figure out why (probably because of item 1!), but it pinches the surrounding paper. Since the three items (flower, thank and you) are not connected to each other (and small so makes it difficult to adhere to something) I thought I'd use the silhouette left by the words on a card. Sounds great, but since it pinches that paper on one side, that paper is damaged and can't be used.
3. Because the image is right side up instead of upside down and doesn't have a long reach, you can't punch it out of a card even if you didn't have the problem with item 2 like I did! You'd have to cut it out of a strip or square of paper and adhere that to the card.
All in all, very disappointed!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Junk. Don't not buy their "like new". It's a scam. Do not buy this item. It's junk. For one thing, I bought a "like new" "original box with some box damage" for only $15 less than full price. It's missing the manual, the green safety glasses, the laser was left installed when it shipped and now doesn't work, there were loose metal parts rolling around in the box when delivered, nothing can be downloaded anywhere for this piece of junk, and it cuts nothing. The kicker: I installed the software, and this "like new" laser cutter has 53 hours on it. Maybe these idiots should know, the software shows how much the units been used. I'd call it a scam, but I think it's just pure incompetence. Returning it and not buying another. I'll upgrade and use an ethical seller next time | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Couldn't work. I got the these and the large size and tried to use both following the very meager instructions given on the back. I wasn't able to cut the yarn evenly and the pieces wouldn't stay in the device. When I tried to tie some thread around them, the tops were caught in the crack and didn't stay put long enough to tie them correctly. Of course, this could all be due to "operator error" and not the fault of the devices, but I wish the instructions were more complete and offered some tips on how best to use them. I would send them back but the postage would probably be almost as much as I paid for them. Hope someone at Goodwill will enjoy them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the price...its okay. Honestly, the size doesn't surprise me. A bit on the small size but still a good size for the price. The thing that bothered but didn't surprise me was the tree on the cover. It isn't super bad but honestly, what is up with the fat branch in the middle top of the tree ? It looks like a kid drew it. The rest of the tree isn't as bad but that one fay branch kills it.
I think the thing that irked me the most was on the inside cover is writing. I mean, it's just three numbers but it's on the back of the cover. On the back of my leather journal cover. So, that was a bit upsetting. The stains on the pages don't matter. The pages are handmade. They are a weird texture but I like it.
Overall, it's interesting. It could be better with the cover. And the writing on the inside was a big no no for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
as it is great for the 3x4 pockets of Project Life. I was very excited about this product, as it is great for the 3x4 pockets of Project Life. However, as others have stated, it does jam. It especially jams if I want to take a horizontal 4x6 photo and cut a vertical 3x4 from it. I think it is because there is no paper for the pegs/holes to stabilize. So when it really jams, I have go back an use my trimmer or scissors to clean up the cut marks of the photo. I use the punch on the floor, so I can use my body weight and punch straight down. I agree with the statement about the clear door. It's useless. It is easier to pull the top off to retrieve your photo. So I definitely think it can be improved upon, but I continue to use it, knowing how to work around it's imperfections. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong, inexpensive punch. This punch is easy on the wrist and cuts a clean circle. My projects go extremely fast when I use this ultra-efficient punch. It remains pretty sharp but when it seems to need a bit of sharpening, I punch some foil with it then punch some waxed paper to keep it "up to speed." Highly recommend.
Edited 8.28 12: After having posted this review, I find that I have now developed a mild case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, possibly as a result of many years of knitting. I am reminded of having been taught, years ago, to keep my dressmaker pinking sheers blades sharp by occasionally cutting a few strips of foil, and then cutting a few strips of waxed paper for lubrication. As noted above, this also works for the punch. The punch still works very easily despite my developing CTS, and does not hurt either wrist even though I use the punch over and over again for my projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy better pens to go with this. The kit is packaged in a nice tin with a primary color print of robot heads on top and a completely unnecessary set of directions on the bottom. The 3 stencils are made of sturdy plastic and take up very little room in the tin, leaving plenty of room for extra pens or pencils. The 3 included markers are poor quality and arrived completely dried out, but as I intended this to be a fun pencil box for a travel backpack, I was already planning to replace them with better quality art supplies. I believe the tin and stencils to be of sufficient quality that I really wanted to give this more stars, but since many people purchasing a kit like this will likely be giving it as a gift, they should be forewarned that additional art supplies will be necessary for the recipient to make use of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Need scissors to open the package (irony. A brilliant idea is to package scissors with shrink that requires scissors to open. Hahaha! Well, you could use a knife which is what I ended up doing but these scissors are durable and amazing. I didn't think that spending so little on a pair of scissors would be so worthwhile. These scissors are sharp but you can of course sharpen them even better if you have the tools for it. I personally didn't because these scissors are already sharp enough to cut fingers and as a klutz I tend to avoid sharp things.
The pair feels heavy, durable, and ready to cut through even cardborad, which it does perfectly well. I believe it's meant for crafting but you could buy a pair to cut meat or pizza if you like. The handle is the most important thing to me because if a pair of scissors isn't comfortable then it's not worth buying. This handle is well made, and it doesn't feel like it'll break if you try to cut something too difficult. It doesn't hurt my fingers and the style is really good.
I wouldn't have reviewed a pair of scissors normally but these ones are quite possibly the best you can get for the price that it sells at. I've seen similar pairs sold for over $20 at craft stores. Don't waste your money and buy it here instead! It took 2-days from ordering it to get it to my door. Thank you Amazon and Scotch for these amazing scissors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
4 stars for the tools - the tools were good 1 star extra for Skilled Crafters. 4 stars for the tools - the tools were good
1 star extra for Skilled Crafters! - these guys were awesome
I bought the set for pumpkin carving. I loved the set as a whole, seems like a nice 'all inclusive' sort of set for clay sculpting. For pumpkins it was a good set (visually speaking). There were a number of tools that looked suitable and useful for pumpkin carving. And while the tools I used did do the job I needed them to do, they were incredibly weak for such a project. I was EXTREMELY cautious and careful and gentile with them, and still they bent. For pumpkin carving, I don't think you'd get more than 3 uses per tool. So, as I said, these did what I needed them to do and they did them better than expected! So, very happy with the job they did. I give them 3.5 - 4 stars for being good working, deducting the 1 to 1.5 stars for how weak they are.
The stars are gained back (and then some) because of customer service! These guys get 5 stars for customer service alone!
Amazingly friendly and understanding!!! Really happy with them, and even though the tools were not great for pumpkins (as far as durability goes) I'd totally buy from them again.
All in all, very happy with this purchase. I was able to carve the pumpkin and oranges I wanted for halloween, they came out better than I'd hoped or expected, and the tools were a lot of fun to use. And though they ARE weak, for clay that's probably fine, for carving, it is an issue. But again, I like the company so much I can't give less than 5 stars, I just can't! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product But BEWARE: May Be Different Than Ones Shown. Great charms but BEWARE you may not get some or any of the ones in the pictures with the ad and the seller doesn't make that clear enough.
We ordered these because my son who's into Rainbow Loom right now liked a lot of the ones pictured, like the soccer balls, the owls, the frog and the turtle. When we received the charms they were good quality and cute but they were almost all girlish ones (see the picture I took of them). So buyer beware: You may not receive some or any of the ones shown. However, they are high-quality and cute, fun charms.
We emailed the seller and they were very sensitive and respectful to the situation but explained that the charm packages are prepackaged and random.
Seller could make it clearer that the charms are prepackaged and that over have may be duplicates of ones not shown. But great product nevertheless. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great. I had never soldered before, so I wasn't totally sure of what to expect, but I had to fix the audio jack in my car by soldering two connections together, so I figured I would give it a shot. This soldering iron worked perfectly, and was super easy to figure out. I just plugged it in, adjusted the temperature dial, and it was ready to go in about a minute. It was nice that the solder and other tips were included, too, so I didn't have to figure out what else to order along with it. The tips are easy to swap out, and it heated up and cooled down fairly quickly, so if you had to change tips in the middle of a project, it wouldn't take a long time to do that.
I bought a different soldering iron holder (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LLWEU/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_36) to go with it, because the one that came included seemed a little scary to me, so I didn't try the holder that came with the kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is what it is - USELESS NEAR MOISTURE OR SWEAT. Well, it IS leather cord.
I discovered that the dye is HORRIBLE.
I was going to lace a cheek piece to the buttstock of my rifle. I wanted it to stay extra tight, so I decided to wet the leather cord, lace it up, and then let it tighten extra-well as it dried. The SECOND this stuff barely touched water, dye ran like it came straight from an ink bottle. I'm glad I found out BEFORE this thing ruined my rifle finish. And the dye didn't just run a little and stop - I've been rinsing it over and over again for the last 20 minutes and it is still running black.
THIS PRODUCT IS USELESS NEAR MOISTURE OF ANY KIND. That means no shoe or boot laces (unless you want to track black ink blots everywhere you step after the rain), no necklaces or jewelry (unless you want a black neck every time you sweat even slightly) no rifle cheekpad lacing (unless you want to ruin your finish and have black cheeks). Frankly, I can't think of many uses for this cord if it turns everything it touches into an inkblot.
I recommend finding a better brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Had caught the shoulder on a piece of wire squeezing past a fence and tore it pretty badly, probably 6. Used to patch a tear on a Marmot lightweight rain coat. Had caught the shoulder on a piece of wire squeezing past a fence and tore it pretty badly, probably 6". As a temporary patch I had taped it from the inside with gaff tape, which then pulled off the Marmot's waterproof lining when I removed it. D'oh! This stuff is flexible enough to go on even such a thin jacket, is invisible from 10' if you're not looking for it, and seems to be waterproof to boot--even on a high exposure spot like a shoulder, I have had no leakage through the tear underneath. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Teachers appreciation. We recently celebrated teachers appreciation week for my sons Pre K teacher. The theme was red carpet. On day three we showered our teachers with much needed class room supplies. Earlier in the year we had our teacher fill out an about me form where she mentioned her need for green, red, and brown construction paper. We knew this would be perfect. I hate that teachers often have to dig into their own wallets to provide supplies for their students. I know when she received each pack of red and green paper that she would appreciate them. The colors are vibrant and bold. The size is bigger than what is requested in their Pre K school packs but they can easily be cut in half, doubling the paper count. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a little fussing required. Overall, I'm fairly pleased with this punch- it's very sturdy, it punches out sharp photo corners from cardstock and regular weight paper with a perfectly creased/embossed folding line. It's essential for making your own "old-school" style photo corners (meaning, not the ones that are decoration, but corners that actually HOLD a photo in place on a page).
There's two things I don't like about the punch- the first is that because of the embossing aspect, the bottom of the punch isn't open like some of the other Martha Stewart punches. So if you want to get a precise area of paper in the punch for the corner, or use paper resourcefully to get the most punches from a sheet, you have to guesstimate where to punch.
Also, you have to put in pattered paper upside down to get the photo corner right side up (so that the embossed fold is in the right direction).
Also, the photo corners are fussy. The back edges don't quite meet up, so there's no easy way to seal the photo corners and adhere them to a background paper before inserting your photo into them. I wound up just leaving them flat, putting glue stick all over one side, and then folding them over the edge of the photo. It took more work than I expected.
Overall, I am pleased- I wanted to be able to do a little "old school" scrapbooking (mounting photos on a page) as well as inserting smaller pieces of artwork into a larger sketchbook, and this punch helps me do that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome product but it does take some practice. I love this stuff, I make the best gifts with it!
It does take some figuring out so please read ahead!
This is INKJET only.
Get your picture ready and print it off.
Select your "other glossy" and "best" or "photo" print settings.
Print on the shiny side.
Let it dry for just a bit - 10 minutes is usually good.
Use a acrylic spray sealant - I've used Krylon clear glaze and Mod Podge. I'm not a huge Mod Podge fan but it worked fine. I didn't have good success with Krylon Triple Thick. It might have just been my bottle, I don't know. But the other two worked well. I've been told Rustoleum does, too.
Spray the crap out of it. Less is not more, here, spray it several good coats while allowing it to dry in between. Some people only do two but I do three or four. You want the surface to look shiny. Make sure you let it dry completely. The more sealer you use, the thicker the design is when it slides off the paper which makes it easier to work with.
Cut close to your design - you can do this with regular scissors
Put the picture in water. I ignore whatever times they give - you want it to start separating on its own (the clear image from the white backing) and come apart easily. If the ink bleeds or runs, you didn't have enough sealant on it so start over. It only goes downhill from there if it bleeds!
Now this is the part that takes practice:
Pull the clear image out of the water
Lay it on whatever you're using
You have a limited amount of time to move it around. Add more water to it to help it slide if you need to. If it gets dry or stays on too long, you'll tear it trying to move around. Expect not to be good at this the first few times you do it. It's ok, just print more.
You can use a squeegee or credit card to smooth bubbles out but I've learned a better trick - a soft wet paintbrush. It smooths out the design without damaging it. Keep in mind, the bigger your image is, the more effort it will take to get the bubbles out. I've also found that heat works really well. If you have a heat gun, you can blow it and slowly smooth out any bubbles and wrinkles. It also helps it dry faster. If you don't have a heat gun, a hair dryer will probably work well, too.
Let it dry
Some people put the item in a low temperature oven if it's ceramic but it's not necessary. Just give it plenty of time to dry - overnight is good
If it's something that will be handled, you need to seal it to give it lasting power. Some people use a sealing spray again or a liquid mod podge (I've heard the dishwasher-safe kind works well but it takes 28 days to cure so keep that in mind). If you want it to be really durable, shiny and completely smooth, use epoxy.
That's it! It's much easier than it sounds, promise. Just give yourself plenty of practice before you expect to get the hang of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product for six year old. My six year old son loves this clay. It is easy to work with, vibrant, and strong once baked (except for little protrusions on sculptures like tails or fingers --you have to be careful not to bump those, but they can be easily super-glued back on). He has been making presents for everyone he knows. We bake it right in the toaster oven at 275 degrees, 15 minutes for every 1/4 inch. So if his project is an inch wide, we bake it for an hour. Haven't noticed any fumes UNLESS you set the temperature too high! One day I forgot and started baking it at 450 and it blackened the clay and smoked and put out fumes. But even then, the fumes weren't too terrible. I make him wash his hands after he uses it, like the box recommends, but other than that I feel like it is safe enough for a child. Good stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
is pretty decent. I was able to wash it and . I ordered this face paint kid to use on my two daughters, ages 2 and 4.
I appreciate the brushes and am able to get a clean line with them.
The sponges are bottom quality but they do the job.
The little eye shadow stick (not sure of the technical name) I believe is used to apply glitter, is pretty decent.
I was able to wash it and expect to get another use or so out of it.
I appreciate the color pallet, especially considering there are two blues, two greens, and two purples. However, I highly dislike the pink. It's much more of a salmon.
It does not take much water at all, in fact I would air on the side of caution as they can make a diluted, watery mess very quickly.
I don't mind this because it doesn't take much pigment on the skin to get a solid color, so I expect this paint to go a long way.
Overall i really like this kit. And would recommend it to others.
I received a discount on this item or for free in exchange for a thorough and honest review. No additional compensation was provided based on the contents of the review. Regardless I only recommend products I or my family have used personally and and consider to be good. My opinions are my own and my comments are based on my experiences with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes crayons look like new! Jams on occasion but not if you get the hang of it... NOT for classrooms. This is an amazing contraption. The only problem was, on VERY dull crayons, if you didn't pull some paper off, the crayon wax wouldn't catch and instead the crayon broke off inside the sharpener and it would just stop. I agree with other reviewers about the tempermentability of it (we had 3 jams over the course of an hour or so) but ea time it was because of putting in a very dull crayon where the paper got stuck or wax jammed in and then it would stop working. On regular crayons that just needed a sharp point again (what I mean is, not COMPLETELY flat) it worked amazing. I do agree that it's best for adults to use for their children's crayons and cannot picture attempting to use this in a busy classroom full of kids. It would probably jam every 5 minutes if not used carefully. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It was very user-friendly and the results were amazing. I used this product to teach a class of 4th & 5th graders the Suminagashi (floating ink) paper marbling art at my son's elementary school. Each year, his school has an "Afternoon of Art" event and this particular art technique proved to be fun and unique. We made book marks, greeting cards and pictures. I received lots of positive feedback from students, volunteer parents and teachers. The only suggestion I would make, is that the manufacturer provide (in each kit) more of the paper floating dots required to float the ink. Overall, I would highly recommend the Innovation Marbling Kit, Japanese Suminagashi. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wasn't at all as pictured. From the picture/description, you think you're getting a ringed notebook that is mostly gray with a white screaming skull, right? Lined pages for venting all your pent up fury at the world's insanity? Uh-uh. Nope. What I received was a BROWN, very fake leather cover, with a very hard to see etching of a skull, not nearly as cool as this dude's. The binding was sewn by hand, not ringed. The paper is hand-made, coarse, and pulpy, unlined. And there was a brown leather rope that is wrapped around the journal and awkwardly knotted. Oh, and the back cover was the same as the front. I actually felt insulted that the vender would think I wouldn't notice that they're not the same product AT ALL. But Cyber Planet apologized immediately and sent me a return authorization number so I can get my money back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT for D-T/F-C half-page; but workaround. Will not even come close to working for Day-timer and Franklin-Covey half-page sizings. The other reviewer similarly said that it doesn't work for business checks (I think this is the same layout as I have).
I'll note, however, that it is possible to align on one side only, the four holes to 1 3/8, 2 1/8, 3 1/8 and 4 1/8. The 1 3/8 becomes the center hole, and you can turn it over (aligned at 2 7/8 on the far side), and punch through center hole twice on the stack.
Is this a pain? Yes, but much less of a pain than hand punching the two outer-center holes ( 3 and 5 from an edge, as the other reviewer suggested.
The odd alignment of 1/8 is because there are 'dead zones' built into this device and 1 3/8th is the closest | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Supporting pan required underneath, otherwise excellent. I got this pan for one purpose- to make cute little egg and sausage muffin things. I had tried a conventional metal tin with either paper liners or no liners, but the paper liners got all gooey and the metal one was too hard to clean.
This one is very nice, with soft enough silicone that you can just push up on the bottom of the cup and push out the food. I also loved that not very much stuck to the silicone. The cups are large enough to fit a full-sized muffin.
I had been forewarned that really soft silicone can be too floppy when moving in and out of the oven, so I took a thin metal pizza sheet and used it for stability. This worked really well and so I think I will be using my new muffin silicone for a long time. Win!
Sausage egg "muffin" recipe:
Take a pound of sausage and divide it into 16 patties. Put 12 of the patties in the cupcake pan, one in each cup. These will be your liners. Add one egg to each cup; just crack it and put it on top of the sausage. Be careful that it doesn't overflow the cup.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. These are great for on the run breakfasts when you don't have time to cook- just reheat and add a little bit of cheese (optional). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Damages Paper & Lever Broke after 15 Punch-outs. The "E" swirl is a cool image, but the paper got stuck & bent, & the edges were ragged - (not exactly conducive to the "creative versatility" & true to "Punches cleanly every time for consistently great designs" so heavily emphasized in the description). Even worse, the lever stayed stuck in the down position after only 15 punch-outs. Fortunately, the seller gave me a full refund within 1 day of my request & didn't require shipping the item back.
I also ordered the Angel Punch & so far so good - the lever still works. For the most part, the punches come out decent & usable, but sometimes the edges are a lil rough on this one too. Still, I'm glad I got it because I LOVE the design. It reminds me of the old-fashioned ones on my childhood Christmas stocking - just adorable.
So based on other customer reviews & my experience, I'd say if you decide to order this brand, do so knowing there's a 50/50 chance the product will work correctly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mini, But Mighty. These tools are very small, a bit smaller than I expected. All five are the same length, just a tad over 4 1/4 inches. I first pulled out the 8mm gouge and just started carving randomly into some pine against the grain to see how it would do. For just coming straight out of the box it was surprisingly smooth, it cut shallow almost effortlessly. It took a little more effort for a deep cut, but for the size of the tool it made a very nice deep gouge, I was very impressed!
The 4mm gouge and 4mm v-tool were also very high quality. I think the 4mm V-tool is my new go to for carving out initial cuts for fine detail, it's really smooth. The chisels were good, but not as good as the others out of the box, so I decided to sharpen them up a bit. I used my little DMT Diamond cone to put a burr on both edges of the chisels then polished them off on a fine ceramic sharpening stone and finally stropped them using Herb's Yellowstone Compound... Wow, huge difference, they just went though the wood like butter after that.
I decided to do the same sharpening to the gouges as well, and they got even sharper than before. I used Spyderco ceramic file stones to get the burr off the inside bevels and then used the Flexcut Slipstrop to polish the inside bevels, I just used my regular strop for the outside bevels. They came out CRAZY sharp, these things are now my go to detail tools. Some on here have complained about the price, but for about $25 a piece with the leather carrying pouch, these babies are a steal in my opinion. The only thing I didn't like was that the emblem on the handle is just a sticker. It would have been nice if it was branded and stained, but for the price these are exceptional.
I will definitely be trying out other Two Cherries products in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright, compact and includes the batteries. I ordered this for my wife after she saw mine. She liked mine so much she wanted a light for herself. One nice thing is that it even includes the 3 AAA batteries. The LED is very bright making reading in bed easy on the eyes, and since the light does not shine directly into your eyes, it is more conducive to allowing one to fall asleep more easily. Unlike mine, this has only one on and off settings, while mine permits 2 levels of brightness, but this was not a deal breaker since I only use the same level of brightness consistently, anyway. The light is best for one page at a time, so if your book is open, showing 2 pages, just slightly twist the flexible neck to shine on the page you are reading. It is a neat device that arrived promptly, very well packaged and protected from any damage. Am very happy with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The glue goes in the trash and not on the brush. Ive used his brush now for about a month. I was stunned when i used a major brands hvy dty glue and the next day it pealed right off! No kidding! I said well it does what it says it will do!
Well yes and almost yes, with pl premium i waited till it dried. Since the other brand, elmers carpenters max glue, i waited to see what will happen as well. It became difficult to get the glue out of the brisles. However, when the glue finally dried, 20 mins, it came out in a hunk in the the form of a mold, no damage was done, however, to the brush at all!
I woud say for the hvy duty construction glues you use a caulk gun. Thats if you are using the ones for the caulking gun. Either way you must be careful and clean the bristles asap!
I would recommened this product without a doubt, accept for that one caveat of some glue sticking more than other glues.
Just be aware once its like that it just takes a bit longer to clean.
As with all of us i am still learning and thats a good thing too.
Great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper not even square. I've made a lot of origami in my time. I grew up folding cranes, and can make origami out of all sort of wrappers/papers. I bought this pack to try and experiment with making kusudama flowers (the idea of lots of paper of different colors appealed to me).
I wasn't necessarily expecting high quality paper, but at the very least it should be square! Maybe nobody leaving reviews is making diagonal folds, but when I folded my first piece of paper diagonally, I immediately knew the paper wasn't even square due to the sides not lining up (see photo). I then proceeded to measure the sides - off by 2mm (which yes, is a big deal for origami).
I'm likely never buying this product again. How can you make proper origami with non-square paper is beyond me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it's perfect. I will agree with other reviewers that this . For what I needed this punch for, it's perfect. I will agree with other reviewers that this punch is hard to press, but I already had another punch of this brand, so I was prepared for it. I am punching out images, so when I use this, I have the bottom facing up and on a low counter, and then press firmly with the heal of my hand (maybe use my other hand on top it it even), I don't know if that makes it easier to punch or not, but I have never had to step on it with my foot. This is the only punch I have found that even came close to this size anywhere, so Thanks McGill for making it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It is good for distressed markers. I bought these for drawing mandala and zentangle. It is good for distressed markers, sakura micron pens, gel pens, regular pens and sharpies. You need to lift the pen up fairly quickly so it won't bleed. It is not good for watercolor unless you use very little water. It is not good for color pencils unless you do it very lightly. Official zentangle tiles are too expensive. These coasters are great alternative. Im sure a professional artist will not care for these but Im just a beginner. Eventually Ill move on to better quality tiles and papers but for now, these are good for practice. I will consider buying the square ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for a huffer. This spray adhesive is an interesting little conundrum. I would recommend it if you have a teenager who is experimenting or a drug addict living in your home who enjoys huffing aerosol cans. WHen it's sprayed out, you'd better make sure a window or something is open, this stuff goes everywhere and smells STRONG!!
Like the rest of the Slice items from Making Memories, this product is FAIL!!
Not to mention, it sprays all over the place - it gets the mat, the table, you, and any other items anywhere near the spray zone. Also, the paper keeps that sticky awfulness on it.
Do NOT recommend this, or any other slice items for anyone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unique, interesting stamp set with old-fashioned appeal and only minor drawbacks. The idea of an old-fashioned wax seal stamp set appeals to the old soul in me, and I love the beautiful letter "M" to coincide with my family name. Here are my thoughts on this interesting collectible:
Pros
*The kit is in a unique book format easily secured with a pretty ribbon
*Everything needed to seal cards or letters is included, and the letter is beautifully embossed and classy
*Uniqueness adds appeal and when using it, I almost feel as if I'm transported to yesteryear where women wore corsets and electricity remained unknown
*A great gift for yourself or anyone who appreciates antiques or nouveau antique novelties
*Price and quality are more than reasonable
Cons
*It's not nearly as easy to seal cards and letters as depicted in movies, and the candles aren't an ideal wax solution
*While interesting and unique, it doesn't get much use, but that also means the set will last longer (I'd say this is a pro and con)
I love the timelessness of this unique stamp set, and it's fun to use on occasion. It's a nice departure from our technologically advanced society, and allows me to appreciate how much easier and quicker it is to do things. By the same token, it serves as a reminder that things become outdated and time stops for nobody. I received this at a discounted price for testing purposes to facilitate my review, but favorable ratings are never guaranteed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SHARP AND SEEMINGLY ADEQUATE. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Westcott-Straight-Titanium-Scissors-with-New-Handle-Design-8-Inch-Two-per-Pack/dp/B000P0LNRE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Westcott Straight Titanium Scissors with New Handle Design, 8-Inch, Two per Pack</a>
Westcott since 1872
It might be pertinent to say that I am an architect/artist/illustrator reviewing as a Vine Member and my offices make good use of many Scissors when making models or cutting various types of media board and papers, so we selected and these were sent to me to test for that purpose. The product I am reviewing was designed in the USA but manufactured in China, so with full disclosure I should add that my company only accept or buy outsourced goods if we cannot find an equivalent product made in the USA. That being said, this product did perform well in our testing for the purposes of our day to day work.
The Westcott 2-Pack of bonded titanium over a stainless steel core of a sharp, durable, "longer lasting cutting edge" consists of two Scissors with blades the maker says are thrice as hard as stainless steel alone, meaning they maintain their sharpness much longer and they come with a LIFETIME Acme United Limited Warranty. The warranty claims that the blades are corrosion resistant and the grips certainly seem more comfortable than others I own.
After liberating the two Scissors from the pack, I was able to easily cut the plastic package into small pieces with them. The contoured grips are large enough for the hands of a man and have a thin coat of a soft rubbery material, which despite being very thin did keep my fingers and thumb from the usual discomfort associated with most Scissors of this sort.
Some of the other reviews mentioned that the Scissors (both of them) broke while cutting various things and one of the reviewers said that the blades chipped. I have had no trouble so far, so we shall see as time goes by and usage grows. One said that there was a plastic nut in a critical place on the Scissors. Well another user displayed a revision to the product to strengthen it and I do see that the screw is a metal Phillips-head but it does not look as deep and well defined in depth and design as other Phillips-head's I own, and those I have which are not of hardened steel have just gotten chewed up by the male Phillips-head when turning it, so that may be something of a concern.
I used them to cut paper, thin plastic and thin art board with no damage to the Scissors. I have several different kinds of Scissors for heavy, medium and light material cutting, but these Westcott Scissors seem more light weight, and I am hopping that that does not mean more fragile, but only time will tell.
As for now they are working sans damages to them.
I give the product, at this point, 5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Quick Repairs. With this set, inserting rivets really is "Easy-To-Do". I purchased this to replace the rivets I had to remove from a shoulder strap that had a broken clasp, and had them back on in less than a minute. The variety of rivet sizes is enough to suit most people's needs, but there are not many of each size, so this is more of a "starter set". While the whole kit is pretty compact, the anvil is large enough and heavy enough to sit and take the hit, and the setter is long enough to give you plenty of room to grip it without feeling like your fingers are in the way. This set is perfect for small, occasional riveting. While I would not classify them as "heavy duty", the rivets don't feel weak or inadequate. I was very satisfied with the performance and results of this set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy, Affordable and So FUN. My 9-year-old daughter got these for Christmas this year, and they were definitely a hit. What no one expected though is that looming is apparently contagious. My husband and I are both, if you'll forgive the pun, hooked. We had both tried knitting in the past and either lost patience with it or never got the hang of it. But in helping our daughter learn how to use her looms, we both learned it quickly ourselves too, because it's really not hard at all. And now we all sit around looming (is that a verb?) all the time. My husband has been giving out hats to his coworkers, I've started knitting a collection of tiny baby hats to give to a nearby birth center, and my daughter is telling us to get our OWN looms. Ha ha. I think we'll have to! Great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect color but. Color is perfect but 2 weeks later the dye still lifts off with damp cloth on both pair. First tested on old suede winter boots though it's not a dye made for suede, but I didn't care if I ruined them. Then did 3 light coats using a cloth to apply to achieve aged look. I first warmed them & wiped with acetone (shoe repair shop said to do that), then warmed again several hour later to ensure they were dry. Then applied SnoSeal for sheen & protection & warmed again. Warming method to open up the leather for absorbing was: heat oven to 200 F then turn OFF and out the boots in for several minutes. Not sure why they're still not cured but it's frustrating because they look so cool. I am in a cool damp climate (MN in early Spring) and that may be part of the issue. I'll use it again though. Maybe I'll wait until July so I can let it cure out in the sun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor Quality Control. I have had good wood from these people before, but they seem to have serious issues with quality control. I have seen other people complaining about the same thing.
My latest batch of wood had many sheets with significant marking on both sides, broken corners and serious warping. The only reason I didn't return it was because one of my projects is urgent and can cope with these defects. Apart from the marks on both sides of the wood, some of these problems might be down to packaging. The box that the wood arrived in seemed sturdy but it was split along two edges and almost split along a third.
I have given them 2 stars instead of 1 because the product hasn't been consistently this bad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Some beautiful Washi Tape. I just started doing craft projects which is where I heard a lot about the word Washi Tape and seen that there is so many uses for it such as using it to decorate cards, envelopes, for gift tags, make flags for cupcakes, decorate a flower pot and the ideas are endless. There is so many pretty washi tape designs plus a little goes a long way. The one by Crafty Rabbit is very pretty I haven't done any projects with it as I will be using this closer to the holidays. For those who scrapbook this would work great for that as well, to add to your pages as a boarder around the pictures even.
When I received them, they are all prepackaged in a long roll so they are easy to store until ready to be used or if I was to give them away it would even be cute the way that they are as well. So rather you use a machine to do craft projects, scrap bookers or just love doing your own projects this would make an awesome addition to it.
**Disclaimer**I received this product for free for an unbiased and honest review. I have reviewed this item honestly and thoroughly. Thanks sellers for the opportunity to review their products. You can also click my reviewer name to see my profile and follow my reviews. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Totally SHOCKED. I am shocked! I mean totally SHOCKED, SHOCKED SHOCKED that I would receive a counterfeit item sold on AMAZON! Even though it was through a 3rd party seller called "Toy Orchard", I would assume there would be provisions in place from Amazon to prevent this sort of thing from happening. I had previously ordered another Rainbow Loom through another seller for my granddaughter and it was fabulous. So this rating of only one star is not because of the product itself, (which is great) but in the experience. DO NOT ORDER THIS PRODUCT FROM TOY ORCHARD!!! It is a fake counterfeit. I will try and upload pictures if I can of the REAL thing and the counterfeit. As soon as I opened the box I could tell something was wrong. It was a different color and the pegs were sharp and dangerous for a kid! After inspecting the box, my savvy granddaughter noticed some differences. Some of the colors on the box were off. The wording on the box was wrong. The real loom says "Super fun rubber band bracelet kit, while the fake one says "hand" instead of "Band". Other clues were that there was a white label across the bar code blocking out the code. There is no "Registered" symbol on the fake one. (The little R with a circle around it) And of course the loom itself was yellow instead of blue and the sections do not come apart like the REAL Rainbow Loom. I am disgusted and appalled!
Please be careful when ordering this product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Before and after with InstaMorph. Very good product. I have bad discolored bottom teeth and can't afford veneers from the dentist right now.
I also perform and it's a bad thing when they show on film. This stuff is great. Hot water it turns to a clear moldable and workable product. Shape it to you bad teeth and in a matter of minutes you have a veneer.
Dip it in coffee and you can match it to your own teeth.
It give you enought time to get it right, then just snap it on your teeth.
Now i won't worry about my bad bottom teeth showing.
You can make as many as you want woth plenty of play time to shape it correctly.
Want a temp quick fix.
This is the answer to your problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little tool. I bought this tool as my first serious (beyond generic pocketknife) woodcarving knife. It offered a decent range of tools to try and included a leather sheath and strop/polishing compound. This is a very sturdy, well-made, serious woodcarving tool. The various blades really do flex as advertised - it's very responsive. I've had several other wood carvers eyeball it wistfully, mentioning price as the major factor they lacked one of their own. However, since most woodcarving gouges/knives run at least $15-$20 per tool, the price is not unreasonable for six tools - especially if you shop for sales! (Mine was an internet Christmas sale for $79.95.) The blades are incredibly sharp and hold an edge for a long time. (It's easy to slice skin without even trying. I'd strongly recommend a carver's glove.) The tools are easy to hone so it's not hard to maintain that razor edge. I've not had to sharpen/grind this since I got it three years ago. Honing has been sufficient. Even when I knicked the blade on my first project, a good stropping fixed it. Eventually, the blades will become rounded and I'll need to do something about it, but Flexcut will resharpen any of their blades to razor edge for a nominal fee if I don't want to fuss with it myself.
I purchased the right handed jack thinking that I would carve toward myself most of the time. However, I find that I personally get more control with the blade facing away, pushing against the back with my left hand and using my right thumb as a fulcrum. If I had to do it over, I'd pay the $10 extra and get the left handed jack. I cope OK with the scorps, but I finally bought a left handed hook knife from Flexcut which I also carry in my bag.
The carving jack handles most small and medium projects, hard woods and soft. I use wood from my husband's wood pile (oak, maple, sassafras, sourwood and dogwood) and scrap boards off my son's woodworking projects (walnut and hickory). I keep the tool in a shoulder bag with my glove, strop/polishing compound, some small files and one or two current projects. It's always ready to go when I head out the door. Since I do most of my projects sitting in a folding chair watching my children in various places, this tool really works for me. I don't have to worry about bare gouges and bare feet, someone sitting on a sharp blade when I get up to adjust a life jacket, or make a major production about putting away my project when someone wants to sit on my lap for a few minutes.
All tools have quirks and peculiarities - this is no different. The blades are stiff. It is not easy to pull them out even after three years of use. I also have to be careful to make sure the straight chisel stays seated within the pocket (it tends to stick out a bit) once I lock open the knife blade or I'll cut my hand. Once the locks are engaged, the tool operates as though it were a fixed blade knife, but folding the blades up takes a certain amount of hand strength. It would be really rough for someone with arthritis. If it weren't for the fact that these irritations also make it virtually impossible for one of my younger boys to open it and slice off his thumb, I might have given it four stars instead of five...
On the whole, I am very pleased with the carving jack. I have since acquired other wood carving tools, but I still find myself using this one the most. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great kit, but the newer kit has a better hook. On impulse, I bought a bunch of looms for Christmas from a brick and mortar store (An amazon prime member went to a store? Unbelievable, but true.) the kids were thrilled to open and use them, but within a month, they were all broken. So I came back here to wonderful Amazon to buy the real ones. They are so much sturdier they are even heavier than the cheap knock-offs.
The kids all love them, it's not tv or a video game, it's quiet and calming and the little kids are very proud to be able to make gifts for loved ones. As fads go, this is one to jump on. Let's hope they transition to a crochet or knitting fad because those little bands are everywhere!
I ordered this from Amazon last week, and it's the real one.
Edit: Rainbow Loom has updated their product with a metal hook instead of a plastic hook. The new hook is really nice, so its worth paying an extra few bucks for the newer kit.
Please "like" this review if you found it useful so others will see it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect addition to my baby shower. Everything arrived neatly boxed and on time. Directions were clearly explained and materials needed were also provided. There's a few materials you will need to provide (glue guns, glue sticks, rulers, scissors, fine tip sharpie, little tags and string), having those things on hand will help prepare you. My guests enjoyed creating headbands and hair clips and we even had some leftover materials for my husband and I to create a few!
To note: prior to your event, take half an hour or less to cut the flowers off of the netting it comes on. I also brought a frame with clothes pins so our guests could show off their work of art as well as little tags so they could write who it's from and what size headband the made. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice quality. I received these halulu kraft brown paper bags the other day in the mail. The paper bags were packaged nicely and avoided any damage or tampering during its shipment. The bags arrived very quickly thanks to amazon prime and the speedy processing of the seller. I personally ordered these bags to use for my daughters ice cream birthday party as the goodie bags. They are very sturdy and well made. They are exactly as pictured. I am going to draw ice cream cones on the front and put some ribbon or lace on them for an added touch. These are great bags to use for crafts, gifts, or whatever. they were exactly what I was looking for I am happy with my purchase. I received these halulu kraft brown bags for a discounted price in exchange for my personal review and opinion. I personally rely very heavily on others reviews when I am looking at products to purchase online to see if they are the right product for me or not. Therefore I always try to give my most best and completely honest review in order to help others gain more information on products based on a personal experience. Just because I may have gotten the product for free or a discounted price does not alter the review that I give. I give a 100 percent honest review and will call out any flaws or bad products that I come across. Sometimes it is nice to read about others personal experiences with products rather than just reading about the product in its description. [...]. If you have any questions pertaining to my experience with the product please feel free to ask questions and I will answer them as quickly and the best I can according to the experience I had with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE. <div id="video-block-RRXBY9OFD4GNT" 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/81b9TI5b0VS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71kglVRJW6S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> How have I never heard of this stuff before?!?!? This stuff is AWESOME! I recently bought a laminator and found out you can use this thermo-foil on laser printed things to make them foiled! I am in complete amazement - this stuff looks awesome! No idea how I made it this far in life without knowing about this stuff.
Note that it only works on paper that's printed with a LASER printer. It will not work on ink-jet printed items. But, it sticks well and doesn't rub off at all, even if you try to scratch it off, it sticks! My only complaint would be that it only comes in small pieces, but that is the same all around, I can't seem to find large rolls of it anywhere.
This one is my absolute favorite, the rainbow looks awesome! For anyone who owns (or has access to) a laser printer and a laminator, do yourself a favor and buy some of this stuff. It will change your crafting life! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Review of Ginghers Left-Handed Knife Edge Sewing Scissors Written By a Professional Seamstress and Scissor Sharpener. Many people have had problems with Ginghers knife edge left-handed scissors...and not just the newer ones. I sharpen knives and scissors professionally, I also sew professionally, and I'm left handed. If you're left-handed and can find a pair of Ginghers left-handed scissors that are more than 20 years old, you probably will be able to use them. It's been my experience that any Ginghers left-handed scissors that are newer than that, just don't work. My own Ginghers knife edge left-handed scissors never worked either...and if a professional seamstress can't get them to work, they're just not going to work. If you want to pull the bigger handle on the scissors to the left with your fingers, you can make the scissors work...after a fashion, but your hand will get sore very quickly. I've had customers bring Ginghers left-handed scissors to me to have them sharpened and even a good sharpening won't make them work. One woman brought me a brand new pair, saying that they didn't work, and that they needed sharpening. Her mother-in-law had given them to her, and she felt terrible about the fact that such an expensive gift wouldn't work properly. I told her that they were already sharp, and that sharpening them further wouldn't do any good. I've had other customers bring Ginghers
knife edge left-handed scissors to me, also complaining that they didn't work. I've gotten to the point where I won't even attempt to sharpen them. Incidentally, right-handed people can't use them either. If you're wondering what I did with my scissors, I gave them to the costuming department of a local theater. The woman I gave them to thanked me profusely for my donation and said that I'd be getting a formal letter of thanks from the theater company. I never heard from them. I'm assuming that nobody in the costuming department could use them either. Gingher left-handed scissors seem to be the only brand of left-handed sewing scissors that don't work. I've never heard complaints about Wiss, Marks, Mundial, or any other brand of left-handed scissors. I should also mention that I can use other brands of left-handed scissors just fine. I've turned to Fiskars spring loaded scissors for sewing. I know that many people prefer a heavier type of scissors for sewing, but I find that the spring loaded scissors work beautifully for me. The handles are pretty much straight up and down and not slanted in any way that would make them easier for a right-handed person to use than for a left-handed person. I think that something about the angle of the handles is what prevents the Ginghers left-handed knife edge scissors from working properly. Why Gingher had to change a product that once worked perfectly well, I don't know. I thought that people would like hearing from someone who is not only left-handed, but also a professional seamstress and a professional scissor sharpener. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Please understand that this product is very time consuming. Okay so to start off I started using this product with the intention of making a mold of 2 inch ear gauges for resin crafting. And I must say I really disliked this product for this. This stuff is not only messy and smells SO strongly of ammonia, its also very time consuming. Would not recommend using this without the proper safety equipment (gloves, eye protection, and particulate mask). I was in the midst of trying this stuff for the first time. I did my research and followed directions. Making a decent mold took quite a few tries and even after SO many coats the best mold is still really flimsy. I tried about three other times to make a strong enough mold. I even used talcum powder and heating gun to speed up the process like many videos on the application of this stuff suggests and even though it did strengthen the mold the mold was still very thin and took a better part of my day. Overall the end product was a thin mold that warped too easily to put resin in. This is obviously a material you need to be very practiced at to get the kind of mold you want. If you have the time and patience you may experience better results with this but this did not work for me. Of all the mold builders I have tried this has been my least favorite. This took way too much of my time than it was worth. I think for now I will be sticking to Silicone Mold Making Liquid Rubber. It is easier overall to use, does not take as much time, cures stronger. Better fit for me personally. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Could be a bit better. Mostly I think this is a great kit, but I have a few issues. My biggest issue is that the case is not long enough to easily fit the loom. To get it to fit, I have to put it in on a diagonal which makes it difficult to fit the tools and other things that go in that section of the case.
My next issue is twofold. There is not a list of what should be included in the kit, and there are no instructions for what is in the kit. In addition, the only instructions included are for the actual loom which is not included. I have no idea how to use the y tool or the mini loom boards.
My next issue is with the organization of the kit. Some of the rubber bands come in little bags which is great because it keeps them separate, but most of the rubber bands are loose and even though they are clearly supposed to be separated by compartments they are all mixed up.
My last issue is that one layer of the case came dented so even when the lid is on there is a space and I am afraid the smaller things will fall out if the case gets knocked over.
I received this item at a discount in exchange for my unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy this and brown wrapping paper, set for every gift. I was very happy with this purchase! I bought this and a large roll of plain brown wrapping paper to wrap christmas presents. The gifts look great in the brown paper and twine and have a really classic look to them. As a guy I am not huge into having a bunch of types of gift wrap around and this solves that for me. Now birthdays, valentines day, any gift can be wrapped with this and brown paper and make an attractive present. For valentines day I got a pink bow to tie in with the twine. It really is an inexpensive way to wrap all gifts and not look like a dork giving gifts in the same gift bag that that person gave you something in last year. The twine works great and I like the tags. I will say that the tags need to be written on and then need a LONG time to dry or they will smudge. I think it's because they are a somewhat glossy type of paper. I could see these working great for some kind of wedding crap as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love, love. I love, love, love these scissors. My daughter is only three. We took her to her grandma's to babysit recently and grandma taught her how to use scissors. Now she is obsessed and wants to cut paper... all. the. time. I was so worried because she's still young and I was concerned she would cut her clothes, the furniture or (worst of the worst) HER HAIR. I would die. When I stumbled across these scissors on Amazon I was beside yself with glee. Scissors that won't cut hair!!! I was a little skeptical. So when they first arrived, I tried them out myself. I tried to cut my hair... didn't work. I tried to cut my clothes... didn't work. I tried the furniture... also didn't work. They do take a little getting used to, they have to be held at a very specific angle in order to cut paper. My daughter gets frustrated over it sometimes and I have to help her figure it out. But the peace of mind is SO worth it. I recommend these to aaaallllllll parents of toddlers and young children. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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