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Great Soap Mold. So easy to use just make sure to put on a level surface when curing. Each bar of soap will have a vacuum suction in the mold so make sure soap is completely harden or you will have a sway in the center of the soap when pushing out. Once soap harden pull sides away, turn over and they slip out. I put my soap in the freezer to harden and it makes it easier to remove from mold. Each bar of soap is 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5. You can make the soap deeper or thinner. I have bought several soap molds, they look good in the pictures but they were all very thin and hard to use. This soap mold is the BEST. Thick sides and easy to use. Easy clean up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors for general/office use. If you want a pair of heavy duty office scissors the Kai 5210's will do nicely. They are very sharp, so I don't let kids use them. The 8-inch blades seem stubby at first, but their cutting power more than makes up for that. I haven't used the shears on cloth but I get the feeling they won't have any issues cutting most fabrics without tearing. The blades are well made, and the handle is roomy while not too large. The handle is coated in plastic and looks cheap, but that's does not effect the products performance at all. The only thing I worry about it someone stealing the shears from my desk if I lend them out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works perfectly. This is my first hot glue gun. But I had read a lot of reviews and hear the various complaint about other guns. This gun heat's up quickly, takes standard size glue sticks, grips/feeds the stick at an appropriate pace, does NOT drip, and stays hot for quite a while after being unplugged allowing for non-powered use. I can see how a detachable cord would be nice, but it's not a deal breaker for me. This will be a handy tool for around the house fixes, and I've already discovered minor tasks where the glue gun is the ideal problem solver.
I did use a small piece of scrap paper under the tip as a precaution to catch drips. Although the tip never dripped, I found I would get very fine glue strands which would stretch from my job back to the nozzle. I used the scrap paper to scrape those strands off off the nozzle and catch the glue strand. If you do get the glue strand on a counter or bench top it's no problem as it easily rubs off. But, it was even easier to just toss the scrap paper after the job was complete. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Left a sticky residue. This product was easy to apply and had a decent amount of product (though I agree with other reviewers that there should be an option to select only colors you need). My main problem was that there was a sticky residue left after I had completed all the steps, even the recommended buffing with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol (91%). This happened with both my bonded leather repair and my vinyl repair, and these were both on arms of chairs so I couldn't just leave them sticky.
I tried a couple different things to try and seal the repairs (including waiting a week to see if it would naturally seal) and ended up sealing with another product (literally a spray paint sealer, would not recommend for top or full grain leather) that finally worked.
I wouldn't recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
price to product makes it a five star item. Well after reading the other mixed reviews, I took a chance and bought these anyway. Many of the negative reviews seemed to focus on the shapes people were sent and that was not a concern for me. I wanted fun and motivating activity to work fine motor and eye hand control skills for preschoolers.
The harder part for my preschoolers was following the multiple step procedure- position punch, position paper, position fingers, squeeze or push. For some they were able to use pincer fingers to squeeze while holding the paper in place, but for most they needed to keep it on the table and push or the focus of squeezing knocked the paper out of place. Initially, they really have to focus to insert the paper and happily the results of the punches are motivating enough to make them want to focus, with practice, of course, it gets easier.
My concern, based on other reviews, was that these would not work well and would become frustrating for my preschoolers. This has not been the case. We only use them on regular sheet paper, card stock is definitely to hard- it is even challenging for me- and construction paper is doable, but challenging. I use printer paper cut into manageable strips of about 1 1/2 inch by 3 inch pieces.
Are they perfect hole punches, no. I gave it a five star rating because the purchase price related to the product is worth a five star rating to me.
I paid the same amount for 1 quality punch that does a much better job of cutting through card stock and paper, but it should for the price. If I were doing multiple projects requiring thicker paper I would not get these due to the time to money ratio. For smaller projects - need a few small animal shapes on a scrap book page- it would be worth the effort and risk of all the punches not working as well as the ones I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not cardstock, just cheap thin paper. Horrible quality thin paper. There is no way this qualifies as cardstock. Also it becomes completely saturated once you print on it, becoming wavy with a washed out image. I bought this paper to print invitations and obviously that did not work. Take a look at the picture attached to this review. The same image was printed twice on the exact same printer with identical settings (it's an HP Officejet 8620 set to "Best" quality). The invitation on the left was printed on good quality cardstock from HP (their "invitation" paper); the one on the right was printed on this paper. Obviously the one on the left looks quite nice and is very usable, while the one on the right is washed out, wavy and wet, and entirely unusable.
Don't buy this paper. It's bad enough that Amazon should really stop carrying it altogether. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality for a hobbyist, at a really good price point. Amazed. I would rank sewing as something between a hobby and a chore, so when I hmmm... misplaced my previous shears I knew I needed something good that wouldn't break the bank. My previous pair was purchased at the recommendation of the teacher a class I took ages ago, and I was always amazed at how well it would cut. After using this one for one project, I changed my mind - that thing makes cutting 10 times easier. I cannot speak for professionals, but for my standards it's fantastic. Really happy to have gotten something of much higher quality than the pair I replaced, at a good price and without the hassle of driving across town... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stop trying others and just get this. Had a bottle of this ages ago and nothing I've tried since has matched this for strength of bonding. Just used it on a hole in the Sherpa portion of a dog bed that my guys have begun pulling out the stuffing. Applied this, put some wax paper over it and put a heavy box on it and no more stuffing all over the room. Not real pretty but it works.
One thing that this was terrific for was patching the back pockets of my husband's jeans. I don't know how he kept doing it but they were constantly getting torn at the upper corners. A little fabric on the inside, a little of this and a little pressure and they were good as new. He also didn't like that pocket on the upper left side of some shirts. He said it gaped and he didn't like that so I would use a little of this to close it up and he was happy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Size makes me sad. The amount of the product is barely enough for a medium sized project, about a handful of charms but enough for beading I guess.
No joke on flexibility : )
Testing revealed that 3 day dried will tear after rough use, and I mean rough.
Hardens to a satin plasticky feel.
Not rubbery enough to bounce but enough to be shatter resistant : D definite thumbs up there
haven't yet tried how well it takes to painting and getting wet when dried unfortunately
small wetted area when dry changed color and gave off a residue, further tests in order before final decision on being completely/safely waterproof.
Other downside is the malleability
Stone clays (which i have more experience with) are easier to re-wet and mold in shape, even carving when dry.
It's taking some getting used to for working with this clay
Any added pieces are a weak spot on the finished piece
but wetted areas stick like glue
just not very strong : (
Overall
rating: due to amount
definitely worth buying
but the price makes you stop and seriously review your budget : (
will purchase again when wallet permits | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very dissatisfied and not worth the time or effort. Will NOT purchase again. ZERO STARS if possible. Although these bands are cheap in price being under $5 for 1,100 bands (no I didn't actually count to make sure that was the amount I was sent); they are also very cheap in quality and design.
~ The bands are very stretchy; however when they are stretched they lose their color. (Dark blue turns to light blue, black to gray)
~ A large amount of the bands are way too thin to even use while others are so thick in areas; the band thickness is very uneven with-in each band.
~ Nice variety of colors; but once again that color doesn't last once you stretch them.
~ There is a weird texture to the bands however they don't smell or leave a weird smell on your hands.
~ Due to the way to bands stretch and lose color I would only recommend them being used for single bands or extensions or just rings and that is IF you take your chance at purchasing them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Snazaroo Blue. Snazaroo face paint is very high quality paint and there is plenty of it, so it is worth the price. When I received mine the case was completely cracked (which was most likely the sellers fault for poor shipping).
The paint stays on very well...too well. As much as I scrubbed, I still had blue on my hands for days. Also, there is still blue in my shower after months.
5 stars - 1 star for staining walls = 4 stars
I would recommend this product, just make sure you order through Amazon, not a seller. I have never had a problem with packaging from Amazon. Also, be careful not to get it on walls. It does wash out of clothes and you(eventually). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
poor construction. The tool came disassembled with no instructions for assembly and no tool to tighten the bolts which hold the blade. Once assembled, I tried to use the wheel cutter and the glass shattered and shot in several directions up to 4 feet. Dangerous! On closer inspection I found the blades were misaligned which is what caused the shattered glass when I tried to cut it. I contacted Kent Blades to advise them of the problem and they said I didn't tighten the blades correctly. They refused to send a return label for me to send back the tool. I tried reassembly with the same result. I Have not experienced this lack of quality in any other product from Amazon | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disjoiner. I don't often get moved to review an Amazon purchase, but this is such an irksome product I am posting my $.02 in the hopes that I might help some prospective buyers to avoid the frustration this device has caused. me. I didn't expect it to work as quickly as a pneumatic industrial V-nailer, but I expected similar accuracy, and that was a mistake. I can cut frames all day that lay on a flat surface and all four corners align perfectly, so I know my technique is adequate. However, the way this joiner works, the vise applies more pressure to the back side of the frame, resulting in perfect corners from that side with no gaps. However, when you turn it over, the corners on the front are another story. I usually get one or two corners with 1/32 to 1/16 inch gaps and almost have to put the corner putty in with a trowel. On top of that, the process of clamping and flipping and all that makes it easier to damage the frame, so even more touch-up is required. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and this is one of those times. I recommend to anyone considering this device to bite the bullet and get the Logan Pro-Framing F300-2 Pro Joiner instead. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than I had expected . - This is exactly as described, and the color on my monitor does accurately show the color.
- The frit was *very* carefully packaged: in a heavy-duty resealable bag, which was wrapped a few times around in shipping paper, and in a strong close-fitting nice corrugated cardboard box. Meaning, there was no loss at all of even one speck!
- The box is great for keeping the bag of frit stored. It's also well-labelled, with the company name AND the box contents all in letters that are actually large enough for me to see! The older I get, that more I appreciate it when companies send products in a format which allows for convenient *and* zero-loss storage.
- Oh yeah: It's also great frit! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for the garden. I read that if you mix this product with water and make a spray it will prevent cucumber beetles from ruining your gourd plants. So far it is the best thing that I have used. I make crafts from the gourds and have had a terrible time with these nasty striped pests. I have tried everything even resorting to chemical sprays but this stuff is doing the trick organically and my vines are beautiful, strong and healthy.
After a week away the vines were attacked by the curb it beetles . I am trying to spray them again but iI got behind and I am hoping that I can stil get some use from this product with the more mature vines. If you have other questions you should refer them to the manufacturer. I would still highly recommend the product, just stay on top of the problem aggressively while the plants are small. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard to fit paracord into this. Not very happy with this needle I guess. I read the reviews where people say that paracord fits fine into this needle but that hasn't been my experience. To make standard paracord fit into this at all is a major chore and a lesson in burnt fingers lol! You have to melt the end of the paracord and twirl it to a point while its still melted. It's very difficult to twirl melted paracord to a point with any tool other than your fingers. Thats where the burnt fingers come into play! So anyway, you CAN make paracord work with this needle but Ive used paracord needles that do it better and easier and with no burnt fingers. Ill be going back to those needles. Im sure there are going to be some fanboys and girls for this needle who will disagree entirely with my findings but there you have it lol! Good luck :)
PS: Maybe they sent me the wrong product. Sure looks like whats in the picture though... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a great-proven product, especially for vinyl... But with limitations. Underside repair first, for major damage. Here's the scoop: I've used these patch kits before and they work well for camoflague of a thin or minimally damaged area, especially on vinyl. I've used these kits on car seats and boat upholstery... they come with several little containers of color so you will need to mix/match/test before going live with a cover-over patch. Do it right and you will never see it from the road.
For leather, I would recommend Tarrago dye, available in all colors and the best there is.. Straight dye or rub in cream.
If you have a major slit, rip or sewn seams pulling apart... THIS WON'T FIX IT by using it topically. For serious wounds, the cushion cover must be removed and patched from the underside, first...You can DIY if you are patient and will be cheaper than tossing $$$ at a pro... I use gorilla glue and heavy canvas tor underside patches and can elaborate on method should anyone be interested...
Just be aware of this products limitations. It's a good product but NOT a rip/tear/hole fixer. Done right, you will never see the patch. Not a quick-easy fix but in the repair- solution arsenal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poorly stained & Dark fingerprints on inside. Here are the pros and cons:
* I love the design stamped on the leather
*The leather has a nice weight, mine has a decent thickness
*Love that it's unlined natural paper and the quality of the paper is good. Not many particles imbedded
*The binding and the leather tie are great
* I don't mind that the leather is not covered inside
*The color is nice
However: The Staining is unacceptable!
* The front cover stain was applied very uneven,
that would have just looked a bit antique but there were two stain spots on front that look like finger prints
**Biggest problem is the dark brown finger prints on the beige inside front and back cover.
It looks like a child got hold of it with their finger paints. I can't give this as the gift intended.
This sloppiness completely ruined the book.
For pennies more I got a very high quality unlined journal that had the front and back cover wrap around and sewn down and was a lovely addition to a retirement basket for my boss (woman). It looks even nicer in reality than the pictures. I added some cool travel quotes to a paper I inserted. . see Handmade Owl Embossed Leather Journal Pocket style Re-fillable 7x5 Blank Pages Tanned Color for Men and Women
Sold by: M&N DESIGNS ...I paid $9.90 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful, old-fashioned crushed glass glitter for low-luster sparkle. I've always loved the look of the crushed glass glitter that's been used for hundreds of years up until the early 1900s. I remember some of the Christmas tree ornaments on my grandparents' tree that had been passed down through the generations and how the light reflected from them without them being too garishly "sparkly" like modern-day synthetic glitter.
I still have a few of the old glittered ornaments to pass down to my kids. The synthetic glitter is still perfect for some projects; but this real crushed glass glitter makes certain projects just a little bit more special...particularly when you're looking for just a bit of reflective sparkle instead of the more extreme "in your face" type of glitz from the synthetic. This black color is a nice contrast with some of the more neutral colors like champagne, bronze, and crystal. I sometimes mix the neutral-colored glass glitter with a bit of natural mica flakes. The glimmer and sparkle of the glass pieces are a nice combination with the softer translucency of the mica.
The crushed glass sticks easily to any high-quality adhesive. Or you can sprinkle it onto melted embossing powder of a coordinating color for an interesting effect. I'm in the process of making my own little glitter houses along with tiny sisal trees. Do be careful with handling your finished projects (and especially caution children) since it's possible to get a small cut from some of the sharper pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent hard back sketch books. I love this set of sketch pads. You receive two different sizes. Both are well made. The paper inside is thick 80lb acid free paper. Which is perfect for pencil, pastel, charcoal and conte as well as colored pencils and crayons if that is your preferred medium. it does specify using it for dry media but I think the paper would hold up well to watercolors or Caran d'ache crayons too if you remove it from the book and tape it down. The paper is ivory and not the blaring white, which i prefer for my art. I love that the pages are perforated, so they are much easier to remove if you choose to do so. I love this set and am very impressed by the quality of it. I highly recommend them.
I received this product free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. This opinion is my own and is in no way influenced by this discount. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
versatile, attractive, and easy to use. I'm no expert on washi and I'm not really learning much about it because every product I get labeled "washi" seems to have a different texture and thickness. This product is no exception, so I can't really comment intelligently on the washi aspect of it. What I can say is that this masking tape is quite thin (even the dark colors are translucent to a higher degree than ordinary masking tape), has a waxy/greasy texture, seems to have a higher tensile strength than thicker tapes, is easy to tear deliberately in any dimension, does not tear too easily unintentionally, and sticks well to many surfaces but is easily to peel up when desired. So far I haven't encountered any surface that experiences a residue from the adhesive. It even sticks to many fabrics repeatedly without losing tack or leaving residue--that's pretty remarkable among masking tapes. Another nice characteristic is that wrinkles are very easy to smooth out, usually without any serious burnishing or tools necessary. That comes in handing for actual masking purposes or many other craft uses like in scrapbooking or anything where esthetics are important. Given the impressive assortment of patterns available in these large packs, you'll be able to make many decorative borders, cut your own stickers (scissors or craft knives cut this easily), or wrap gifts nicely. I haven't been able yet to ascertain how the adhesive ages over the long term or under wide temperature variations, so you'd want to test it carefully yourself before using it in more permanent situations. This is, after all, masking tape and therefore designed for removability and temporary applications. It works well for that, even when wet. It repels water quite well, though it is difficult to tell how well it seals along the edges for actual masking purposes. Not being an expert painter, most of my masking attempts so far have involved unexpectedly absorbent materials that wick paint sideways or do not hold paint at all well. However, this tape does seem to mask glass effectively against etching solution and there's no reason to think it would work any less well on similarly smooth, non-porous materials such as acrylic or metal. I just don't have a wide range of such materials or suitable paints, apparently. Thicker paints, such as craft acrylics and gels, would doubtless work great with this tape even on some porous materials as these types of paint don't bleed so easily.
I have two caveats: 1) the tape is so thin/translucent that the patterns may be less visible or attractive applied on very dark backgrounds (2) the tape is not terribly heat resistant, thus might be inadvisable for some crafts like stained glass or woodburning, although I had no trouble with laser cutting and engraving through the tape on low power settings. I can't see this tape being very electrically insulating despite the look and feel; it is paper, not low-conductivity plastic. Since it tears and punctures easily and is very thin, it's probably a terrible idea to use this to protect anything against heat or electricity. On the other hand, if your craft involves masking surfaces against safely-applied heat or electrical discharge in a way that exploits the burn-through, you can get very pleasing effects. I won't say more than that to avoid giving people potentially dangerous ideas or encouraging a use of this tape that is obviously not intended by the manufacturer, which gave me a discount to review this product impartially. Because of the discount, I experimented with this tape a lot more than I would have otherwise, meaning I discovered a greater versatility than I expected when I went looking for this type of product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Artist Quality for Sure. Contrasted to the terra cotta clay, this is very disappointing. It cracks and crumbles and does not adhere to itself. My daughter (a professional artist) is just not able to work with it, and cannot create the magnificent base-relief plaques that were possible with the more clay-like terra cotta. There is a strange plastic quality to this white product and it just doesn't work like "real" clays. After working for hours putting sculpted hair onto a modeled face and body, the curls dried up and cracked off, as did the arms. This never happened with the red clay. I had purchased two boxes and now I have my own unopened one sitting here and I will probably never even open it..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Body Paint! Hulk Smash. I ordered this paint recently to use for "The Hulk" costume. I was nominated by my softball team to be our Hulk in a charity tournament for a young cancer patient that loved the comic book character.
Great paint! In my opinion, the grass green was the perfect shade for the hulk. I am a good sized guy....6'6" 290lbs, and with coverage for full face and limbs, I could have used this for probably 3-5 applications. I used a sponge to apply with a dab of water every now and then. It was easy to apply and fill in any light spots.
I did not seal the paint in any way, so about the 2nd/3rd game, the paint started to change color and separate into a yellow. I expected this because I didn't seal it, and I knew it was hot and I was sweating while playing softball. That being said, a light touch up layer brought it right back.
Another great attribute was the ease of removal. One good scrubbing in the shower and I had it 95% off. I only had some slight yellowing in joint creases that needed a little extra attention. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Preserving All The Bugs. This stuff is incredible. If you like weird bugs and preserving them in a hard, transparent tomb for all eternity, at least. And, as it turns out, that is something I quite enjoy.
There is a bit of a learning curve with this stuff, if you've never used resin, though. Sadly, I used my best specimen of tarantula hawk first, when I really should have gotten better with the resin beforehand. But it's okay; it's still pretty cool.
I highly recommend looking up Castin' Crafts instruction manual online and reading through it (maybe a couple times) before trying to use this stuff. Their ratio of drops of catalyst to resin per layer works perfectly for me (after some initial trial and error). And you most definitely want to do this somewhere with good ventilation, because the smell is INTENSE, and it lasts until the resin is fully hardened (at least several hours, up to a full day).
I didn't purchase resin molds - I figured I could get away with using things I had on hand - and, so far, it's worked for me, but again, only after a bit of trial and error. It casts well into Pyrex measuring cups (I recommend NOT using ones you will ever use for food again), but I could only release the hardened resin by sliding a surgical scalpel around the edge and then popping it loose. Once I discovered that trick, however, it became much simpler. If you get something tiny enough to slide between the glass and the resin, it will break the seal and the resin will pop right out - no release spray needed.
I will absolutely be purchasing more of this as I gather more interesting specimen during my time in the southwestern Arizona desert. I certainly had no idea this would be a hobby I'd take to so eagerly, but here we are, scorpions, tarantula hawks, and all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Must Have Item If You Cut Your Own Mat Or Foam Board. Before Purchasing this product, I struggled cutting mat and foam board, cleanly, precisely and efficiently. Much of my photographic prints went un-mounted or were mounted on store cut boards which is pricey. All that has changed. This is a nice machine that works smoothly and makes quick work of cutting. My cuts now are always square and consistent. I love the work stop on the squaring arm-it is a real time saver. My only complaint is that the ruler on the squaring arm is off by about 1/16 inch and there does not appear to be any way of adjusting it. One can adjust the squareness not length measurement. A mild annoyance and easy to work around. All-in-all I am very pleased with this product.
The machine has a professional construction quality and can easily handle production-type workload. The blade depth is adjusted by unlocking and raising the cutter, loosening a blade locking thumb screw and turning the blade depth adjusting screw which has 3 positions. The machine is a bit pricey so ask yourself if you do enough mat cutting to justify the cost.
You should know that the total trimmer does not make bevel cuts. Just straight 90 degree cuts. Also it does require some elbow grease to cut thick mat board. It does use a razor-type blade to cut, so one should not expect the same kind of paper cutting precision as a roto-trimmer for example. It does work fantastically on foam board up to a half inch thick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks really well. These are cute little rolls of pastel colored washi tape. They are quite a bit thinner than what I've used before, but work perfectly in my planner. I've given each type of appointment a different color. They came a little squished, but this hasn't seemed to affect the tape. I have had to pull the tape off a certain day and move it as appointments change. After multiple times of this, it still sticks great. The colors do not really match the ones in the picture, but this wasn't a problem for me. Just be aware that the tape is very thin and is more pastel than the solid colors pictured. Overall, a great little tape that is working well for what I need.
I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a wonderful clay and pottery tool set. This is a wonderful clay and pottery tool set. The materials are made solidly, and all the parts work as you would expect them to. The metal feels solidly attached to the wooden handles. There are pieces for shaping, cutting, styling and forming your clay pieces. The sponge also provides a nice way of moistening your pieces to attach different pieces. I'm not a professional with clay but I dabble as a hobby and have been teaching my 6 year old daughter how to do some beginning pieces. This has helped her tremendously with her form. Overall a nice set. I received this set for free or deeply discounted in exchange for my honest review. However, all comments come from my honest usage of this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are always needing to punch a hole in something like a belt or purse. I received this item with in the time frame quoted to me at time of purchase.
I decided to order this product for my parents. They are always needing to punch a hole in something like a belt or purse, etc. My dad already has one but was saying he needed a new one and a bigger one so this product was perfect for my needs. My dad has already used it to get his belts useful again as he recently lost a lot of weight. My mom is happy with her purses being useable again as the handles are now working properly.
It came inside a package you would find in any store. The front was plastic and the back was a type of card board which had all of the information about the product to include the benefits of having one and what it can do and to what. One thing that was really great is you can clearly see the product through the plastic so you know exactly what you are getting and there were instructional pictures as well which is great for a person who is new to using the product. I would definitely recommend this product.
Disclaimer- I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great, very wet. This grinder works extremely well, and it easy to set up and use. It provides a lot of water to the project, which is very important to make glass grind the way it should. It has a large lower platform with a 1" bit that is used for most work, made out of a "waffle" pattern plastic that lets water and debris fall down into the basin below the surface. The platform is large enough to handle everything I do. In addition, there is a second platform that can be added on top of the first that provides a smaller work space around the 1/4" bit. When you add this upper surface, it installs in an ingenious way that pumps water up to the upper platform automatically, giving a nice flow of water to this upper surface through a tube hidden inside the mounting post - well done. No matter which surface you use, the upper one with the 1/4" bit or the main one with the 1"bit, you've got good water flow, and the pump keeps the water moving. Sometimes, however, it seems like there is so much water that it starts to be a negative. I do a lot of grinding on pieces with a template glued in place to show me where the edges need to be. With the high water flow from this grinder, the paper templates get so wet that the adhesive releases allowing the template to move. I have to be especially careful on the small pieces not to get so wet that the template pulls entirely away.
The small drawer on the right side of the machine is handy for storing the extra pieces that go with the grinder - extra sponges and such - but mine was very difficult to slide in and out. I put some lubricant on the drawer which helped, but it's still kind of stiff.
There is an added guide that you can screw into the main surface that will keep a piece of glass in place for making a long, straight grind. I haven't found any use at all for this, yet. I don't like the idea of screwing something into the platform in the first place, and I don't cut pieces that would seem to fit this "extra". They also included a cut-running plier with a fairly narrow head, but I haven't used this, either, as I prefer my larger metal one.
There is a clear eye protector that does its job, and a "flexible splash guard". The splash guard is a good thing, but it not to be confused with a large splash guard to go around the device. It's a small v-shaped guard that spreads out around the 1" bit on the main surface and keeps the water and ground glass from being thrown back or to the sides from the head. I'm really glad that this is included, but I think I probably need a larger splash guard around the whole unit to protect my walls.
The drill bits for this grinder are a little expensive, but I sure like them. My grinding is very, very quick. I'm often surprised at how little time it takes. Perhaps after I've used the new bits a little more they will not be so sharp, but it's fun to get done so quickly now.
All in all, I'm very happy with the grinder as it does a great job and stays wet. My only concern is that I'd actually like a little less water flow to keep my templates in place better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful little sturdy loom. Not sure why bad reviews here. I'm teaching my middle school class how to weave and these are IDEAL. Bought some smaller cardboard looms to teach with...I'm afraid they will bend and be abused. These will take the stress and abuse better. I have large looms at home that I use but these wooden ones are PERFECT for learning on...also for making small woven squares that you can sew together and make blankets, purses, rugs, whatever. Plus, it comes with a shuttle and higher end tools. They could've kept the acrylic yarn...it's a small sample and worthless to me, really. No matter. I'm so happy with this gem.
Lack of instructions? True. But let's be honest...most of these instructions that come with these looms are mostly useless anyway. Give me instructions on you tube or Pinterest any day.
I highly recommend this smaller loom. It's perfect to have on hand.
This loom got to me super quick and in a hurry...two days! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great idea but not executed at all well. I thought long and hard about this before I ordered this machine. I thought that if I followed all the instructions I would avoid the jamming problem others had mentioned - that was wrong. After only 2 days, the machine jammed and it took about 90 minuted to slowly undo the jammed item. I followed all the instructions and my layers were not too thick. I had run about 5 identical layers through the machine before it jammed. After getting my dies back out, I discovered that the labels on the plastic layering plates were peeling off and sticking inside the machine. Wow! I packed it up and sent it back. Great idea but not executed at all well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was given this as a gift because the giver knew I liked to quill and was not aware of the difference . I received this as a Christmas gift and I agree with the reviewer about the varying weight of the paper. Some is too thin and others too heavy. If you have done a lot of quilling, you know consistency is important and the paper needs to be of the same weight throughout the project. Some colors cannot be used because of this. The heavy paper does not stay glued in a coil and is hard to shape and the thin paper does not hold the shape well. I was given this as a gift because the giver knew I liked to quill and was not aware of the difference in quality of paper that is available. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Close to Perfect. Allow me to start by saying that this product does its job exactly as described on the packaging. I am a quite particular person and truly hate old price tags all over my nice collection of books (or really anything I'll be displaying for that matter). Sometimes I find myself rubbing away left-over residue with a towel more than I'm actually peeling off the stickers, but it really does cleanly and safely allow you to remove stickers, even some years-old "used" stickers I had on old college textbooks. It evaporates so quickly that even if it does get a bit messy and wind up on a page or two of the book it doesn't leave a stain, which I think is very relevant for a product that exists only to make things look nice.
This product would earn a five star review if it weren't for two seemingly minor issues. One of which is the amount of this stuff you need to just do one job. Upon receiving it I sat down and spent an hour removing stickers from all of my dirtied books and found myself with less than a quarter of a bottle left. So for $7.00, this item might be a bit overpriced. Additionally, and here's the main gripe and the primary reason I'm writing this review. The bottle falls down all the time, the design is incredibly topheavy!!! Obviously, a complete product overhaul would be incredibly costly, but how am I supposed to switch back and forth between placing this beside me and actively scraping with it? If I put it on its side it leaks out more and more of the liquid, but if I stand it up and so much as breathe it wants to fall back down thus spilling out some liquid in the process. It just seems like they're inches away from a miracle product here, if the scraper weighed just a few milligrams less, or if the base were just a centimeter wider, this product would be a life saver. But as is, it's almost as much hassle as using rubbing alcohol and some household tools. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scissors are scissors, but I never expected this to happen. As my package arrived, I knew what I was getting. It was in between other orders, so it was a lone item, and as the delivery man dropped it off I was hardly even excited but it was 'just a new pair of scissors.' As I opened my door and got the box, I heard some weird cry coming from around my building. As I went to check it out, I had finally gotten the scissors out. As I walked over I looked at them, completely neutral in my emotion because the scissors were what I expected. Then I got 'round the corner, and saw a bunny had its foot stuck on some weird wire looking thing. I went over and it tried to run. I simply used the scissors and cut the wire, it took a bit of pressure but it wasn't bad. The bunny ran like there was no tomorrow and that's fine. Oh, yeah, the scissors work too.
I give these scissors a 5/5. They work as you'd expect and not expect, the grips are firm and it's overall quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Really Sure if This is The Best or Not. This is the first time I have ever used Hot Glue, so I have no yardstick to go by, and thats why I am giving this the benefit of the doubt, with 4-stars, although in truth, it may deserve 5-stars. I used this on a 2-inch wide polyester ribbon to bond together 24-inch panels of polyester curtains. I put the hot glue on the edges of the curtains, and then pressed the ribbon against it. Then I held it in place until the glue hardened. It was more of a labor-intensive process than I had imagined, but no fault of the glue sticks. Later, however, there were many places that came undone, and I don't know why. That is, sections of the ribbon strips pulled away from the edges of the curtains. I went back and reheated those areas, which melted the glue again, and I again pressed the ribbon against the curtains, as I had done in the first place. Most of that has held in place, but still, here and there, sections of the ribbon have once again loosened and are separated from the curtains. This may be due to the polyester-to-polyester combination, or maybe something thats missing in the glue, itself. I cant say for sure, but I have decided to use something else, as I have several dozen of these curtain panels to connect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
As many uses as there are pellets in the tub. The kids and I are having a great time with this stuff, and it's surprising how useful it is once you have some on hand. "Hey, I can fix that with ThermoMorph!" It's like reusable hot glue, only cleaner, tougher, and odorless.
First project on the list was a base for our handheld coffee grinder, as its base has slowly broken away with a drop on the floor now and then. It was somewhat of a test, seeing how well PCL would stick to other materials without adhesive, especially to something so smooth, so we didn't spare it any abuse. It held remarkably well, actually, and stayed on for a few days. I reckon some epoxy will fix it in place.
For the kids, I fastened a LEGO brick to a piece of K'nex, so now there's a mounting point to expand the building possibilities. I was originally trying to mold the PCL into the shape of a LEGO, attached to the K'nex, but the LEGO is stuck. Only afterwards did I remember that people recommended using something as a releasing agent for this kind of project. I may heat it up and try again.
Next up is a broken lamp shade. The solder joints have broken where the struts meet the ring of the shade. I was hopelessly wondering how I was going to solder them back together without scorching the fabric on the shade, but a better solution has arrived! No doubt this will hold up longer than the solder, anyway. It's going over an LED bulb, so heat shouldn't be a problem, but always keep that in mind for whatever project you're doing.
As far as the price goes (~$34/kg), this is nearly as good as you're going to get for PCL, at least in America. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Happy bunny scissors hop-hop. That's my daughter's review, "Happy bunny scissors hop-hop!" She's two, and her scissors just arrived today. They're darling, and I was surprised at how quickly she took to them. With a little instruction, she confidently made a big mess of orange construction paper graffiti on the table.
The blades are fiberglass, which is what I was looking for, and they make short work of paper while still being finger-safe. I did test them on hair and fabric, and both folded between the blades without a snip. We've tried them on construction paper and the Kumon "Let's Cut Paper" book which has slightly stiffer than average glossy paper, and the scissors work fine on both. Like any scissors (and possibly to a greater degree) you have to make sure to hold them at the right angle or the paper slips through, but honestly I see that as a great learning opportunity. The kids really have to learn to use them like a "real" pair of scissors. And the bonus is that they work right or left handed, which is great as my little one hasn't decided which she prefers yet.
My only complaint is that the holes in the handles could be a tad bigger. Kiddo can fit two fingers in one, but probably not for long. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Heavy duty hole puncher for a great price. I was not too familiar with the brand, but it was similar to others and competitively priced so I purchased it. When it arrived it is set in a thick film to prevent from popping up.
Let me warn you, be careful when you cut the film because the hole puncher will spring to life!
I just wish it had a locking mechanism to keep it locked and the handle flat.
The paper guide that you can adjust to different sizes is very useful to. Let's me know I am punching the holes in the proper spot for a standard 8.5x11 size piece of paper. Also each individual hole puncher is adjustable with a Philips screwdriver. I just left them where they are from the factory and they match up with a 3-ring binder just fine.
It will punch up to 30 sheets of 20lb. paper. I did about 20 sheets with little effort so I definitely think it will do 30 sheets with just slight effort. Remember, the rating is for 20lb paper which is standard copy paper. If you have a slightly premium paper at 24lb to 28lb or higher, the amount of sheets at one time will significantly be reduced. For example, I would probably only do 1-3 sheets of "card stock" at one time.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase. This hole puncher was MUCH cheaper than if you bought a comparable one at your local brick and mortar store (think office supply store). Also, the brands many office supply stores carry probably wouldn't be as durable as this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lightweight but Durable. I'm the room mom for my daughters 5th grade class. The school had a winter carnival and had silent auction baskets for each class. I was in charge of putting together our basket and needed clear wrap for the basket. I didn't want to buy it at the dollar store, because I would have only gotten like two feet.
Our basket was a huge "fitness fun" basket. I decided to buy this wrap, because I got a 100 ft to work with and the price is really good.
When I was putting together our basket I was have trouble fitting this around the basket and I had to keep re-adjusting it, because of the awkwardness of the basket and I had to tape it in the back for it to stay closed. I had to carefully take the tape off several times and re-tape it. The 5-6 times I had to take the tape off, this did not rip and is lightweight but very durable. When I took the tape off it did not leave any tape residue on the clear wrap. After several times of adjusting, It did finally rip BUT it did last the 5-6 times of taking tape off and readjusting before it did rip. I had plenty of wrap to try again and finally got it to look nice around our basket.
I still have plenty left over to use for another occasion. I would buy this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
package and began winding my first ball it squeeks like crazy. It's very loud. I'm not sure if it's the one I got but as soon as I took it out of the package and began winding my first ball it squeeks like crazy. It's very loud. I thought I could deal with it but the more balls I wind, the worse it gets. Next thing is that no matter how tight I put the yarn end in the notches it keeps coming undone as I'm winding the ball. It only recently started doing this and has consistently done it with all different yarn types. It's also been making my yarn balls very staticky. If it only had one or two of these problems then it would be great but all three is annoying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leave it to Bieber. I needed to stand out among the other contractors on the worksite. This is the way I draw attention to my work. Everybody has the same tired old silver duct tape. Some guy wants to look hard, so he gets a roll of black duct tape. Whatever. When J-Beebs comes on the scene: Boom! Makes that black tape look pretty sad. With Shawty Mane holding your ducts, there's gonna be ZERO leaks. When the system starts pumping air around the system, you can hear a little tune humming at the air vents if you listen close.
Some fella puts a couple winds of the silver around a joint and in six weeks the cheap tape starts curling and flaking. I put one straight run of 'Lil Swaggy around that box and a hundred years from now it will look as fresh at the day I pulled it off the roll. The rest of the house is gonna fall down before JB lets loose.
They don't call him the Biebernator for nothing. Run a line of this around your perimeter fence line and the zombie apocalypse will be like a day in the park. No undead neighbors can get past the Biebtacular barrier. I predict that rolls of this will function as the primary form of currency after civilization collapses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for all crafters that use yarn. I just started Loom Knitting. Can't knit worth a darn. When buying yarn, I would work with it just as it came and it would turn into a mess. Saw a similar one that was smaller and I always read people's comments. I realized the smaller one might be okay for now but I would need to buy a bigger one at some point. So I just jumped in and bought this one. So glad I did. It makes knitting easier without having to always untangle the yarn. Also helps you to see all your yarn easily and keeps everything neat. Once you get the hang of this after using it once, it is sort of fun to do.
UTube shows you how to put this together. That was very helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For the most part, a great small pack of festive Christmas papers. I really like the stock paper in this pack. They are stick and sturdy, and the glitter on some of the pages stay put (as they should), and don't cause the paper any inability to hold any extra embellishments stuck to them. All of this I love. I even love the punch outs, as they have created nice photo backs for my Christmas photo pages. For people who like glittery pages without the mess of glitter, they are perfect.
My only complaint is about the 2 pages of cut outs. They have the texture of stickers, and that would be great if they were actually stickers that could be pulled off the stock page. Nor do they punch out away from the stock paper. The only way to use them is to cut (with scissors) each individual tag/embellishment off. Which is a difficult task considering they mostly have curvy and exaggerated corners and borders. It's almost like the tags (and the stock paper they come on) are just a waste almost.
Maybe to someone who has steady hands and more patience, cutting them out isn't an issue. But it's not something I would let stop me from buying this pack again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff . ... but can be hard to find. Basically, it's like double-sided tape, but with some advantages. First, there's the protective peel-off on both sides. That makes for easy handling, esp. if you to stick it to the thing to be mounted and then cut - exact fit and no gluey back to deal with. Second, it comes in sheet form instead of rolls, so it's easy to cover the whole back of a larger or irregular piece. An, unlike glue dots, the adhesive is so thin you can't feel it under even delicate paper.
On the negative side, there's the price. You get 990 square inches total (20 sheets), the same as 1980 inches of 1/2" double-sided tape. Check the tape price and do the math. Also, it just transfers a pattern of adhesive dots - finely spaced, but doesn't cover the surface 100% and doesn't add the strength that tape can.
I'll save this for the special jobs (like one coming up) where I can justify the cost, then use it gladly.
-- wiredweird | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun craft time. I received these wooden tags to try out and provide some honest feedback of the product. If you are a crafty person, this is a MUST have in your craft cabinet! My daughter and I have had so much decorating them for Christmas gift tags. I'm going to have the best looking gift wrap at all the parties this year! We even used them for a school project, birthday present and chore chart.
The tags are light weight, not too thick cut. The paint dries well, really absorbs right into the wood so no long dry times or super messes. I was worried that some of them would arrive damaged as there are so many in the package (50 tags!!!) but all tags were in tact, good shape, no cracks or anything. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
amazingly strong delightful vanilla scent. I cannot express enough how much I love this product. Currently, I will only used it in the making of bath bombs but it works out beautifully. The smell is so nice that I am tempted to make soups, lotions, and just flat around run around spring and everywhere because it smells so nice. The scent is very strong. Let me say that again the scent is very very strong. When I'm packaging the bottle I almost dropped it and still drop onto my carpet. Four days later my entire house still smells like vanilla, not that I'm complaining. It's definitely has a very strong vanilla smell and when I use it to make my bath bombs, they turn out smelling like cream cheese icing and sugar cookies which is a very warm vanilla type scent. I will be doing other cents from this company with confidence from now on and if they smell as good as of the very vanilla and then I will be buying in bulk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice variety of colors, good quality, nicely packed. Have ordered second pack. Love the variety of this pack. Used 20 of the 25 in the first weekend. Colors are vibrant, do believe I will be able to use them all (one day... if I can ever find a photo that GOLD looks good around... I'm just not a gold kinda girl). The purple is AMAZING, the red works good for Arizona's football team, the browns and tans are good neutrals. I've sold half of my photos that I put in these mattes, so I've ordered another pack! The packaging is very nice (plastic wrap around mattes, plastic wrap around back boards, and the plastic slip covers come in a larger plastic bag. The box everything arrives in is VERY nice, and now I'm storing my matted photos in the box. My only (very minimal) complaint would be: the plastic slip covers are larger than the mattes, and in the box they come in they are slightly curved/bent over to fix the box. This is remedied by removing the covers and placing on a flat surface for a day or two. Hope this review helps. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is NOT washi tape, and that's OK. I want to be very clear for you BuJo enthusiasts. This isn't washi tape. Don't buy this thinking you can write on it or that it will tear off easily.
What this stuff IS, is a sort of plastic lined adhesive that has different designs on it. I knew this going in, but I was interested in trying it out anyway.
UPSIDES? There's a lot. The designs are really fun, and there's a really wide variety. Since the top is smooth and not paper, it feels like it'll hold up well to outside wear and tear.
DOWNSIDES? It could be a little stickier. It's very easily repositionable because of this, but you gotta be careful when smoothing it down or it might form wrinkles. You're also gonna want a scissor to cut the tapes to length.
BEST USES? Probably general decoration for paper or a little flair on existing protective cases. I've enjoyed them for accents in this way. But don't expect them to hold anything together well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great crafting pompoms. Great crafting pompoms. I got the 1000 piece mini pompoms and they are perfect for crafts. The quality is just as good as any others I have bought at the store. My daughter does arts and crafts often and uses pompoms all the time. It's one of those things we always try to have here in case they are needed. This set has many, many colors to choose from. They are all mini, but some seem to be slightly bigger or smaller than others so they aren't all exactly the same size. This doesn't really matter to me and I know this can happen when they are made. Unlike the sparkle balls also on this listing, these are not a good cat toy. I do use sparkle balls as toys, as well as bigger pompoms, but these are far too small for that and I would be afraid one of my cats would choke. Overall, these are nice pompoms for crafting.
I received this product for free for review purposes. This is my honest opinion of the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing Colors. I am actually surprised this stack got such stellar reviews. I would give this product 3.5 stars but Amazon won't let me, so I bumped it up to 4.
Here is what I liked about this stack:
1. Smooth (no texture) and very heavy weight. It is so hard to find heavy weight paper and this one is by far the heaviest compared to the other brands. I only wish manufacturers would put weight values so we can compare numbers rather than comparing it by "feel." So I took half a star off for that.
2. My Silhouette Cameo cut this paper like butter! For those with Silhouette, the settings worked for me are: blade 4, speed 5, thickness 25, single cut (moderately used blade).
3. Color core (i.e not white). When cut with my Silhouette, the color edges are the same as the rest of the paper. Nice.
Here is what I really didn't like about it:
1. The colors! No doubt they are bright. But, the look (not the weight) really reminded me of a cheap construction paper kids use at school. The color is not uniform but rather mottled. One side is more obvious than the other. I suspect this is due to the manufacturing process of solid color core. Still, the paper had this "90's look" to it that you see in some scrapbooks. I will not be using it on greeting cards or my son's memory book. This will be my "make boxes and bags" cardstock. I choose my paper based on color first. I am sure I am being very critical but to me this was an important aspect and I deducted 1 star for it.
Hope this helps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEAUTIFUL BLUES AND GREENS WASHI TAPES. AllyDrew Blue & Greens Washi Tapes Decorative Masking Tapes (ADSET14), Set of 12=====These are really cute patterns. I love the dimensions they give to my cards and my other projects. It is also nice to use in my scrapbooks to hold pictures onto pages or just for decorations on the page. These tapes definitely add "glitz" to your projects. These would also be a great addition to your day planner. You can add a specific washi tapes to signify a person or an event. Or just to dress up your day planner and have and exciting week to look forward to. I have seen some other people who have had some issues with the tape sticking. I love the fact that you can reposition the tape and if it isn't quick sticking well enough all you need is a little bit of glue or a glue dot on both ends.
Per the Amazon webpage: Comes in a set of 12 different patterns. Dimensions: 15mm Width x 10 meters Length. Material: Natural Fibers. I love the fact that you can write or stamp on these if you want to add to them.
Item arrived on time and was well packaged. Each roll was also individually sealed. The designs on the tape are great. I love all the different blues and greens in this set.
These would make a great gift idea for the crafter in your life that already has everything they think they need until they see these Washi tapes. The are very versatile.
I received this item at a discounted price for my testing, inspecting and reviewing the product. I received no compensation for my review and always give my honest and unbiased opinion of each product. My words and the rating I provide are my own and are based on my own personal experience with this item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good stiffener. It stiffens crochet very well. I find that it works better for me when I add about 1 part stiffener and 2 parts water. With the water added, it is a little flexible. I like it that way because it has a natural look. Without the water the fabric is very, very stiff and you can actually see the clear stiffener. I also use a paper towel to absorb some of the water in the crochet. I don't don't use the paper for more than a few seconds because it tends stick on the crochet. Also, before I used it on the actual crochet i wanted to stiffen, I made a few mini crochets pieces and played around with the stiffener to obtain my desired texture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I recommend this if you want to wear comfortable teeth all . It took a few tries but I was able to get just the right shape of realistic teeth for my Marceline and Vriska cosplays. I recommend this if you want to wear comfortable teeth all day at a convention or drink with the teeth on, I tried eating too but pieces got too easily stuck up in there. Just follow the instructions, and you'll do fine. I did find that it hardens pretty quick which is nice for instant results but if you need to continue molding I recommend bringing the pot of water with you t the mirror. Be careful of how much time you give it through, it will collapse on itself at the base. I haven't used this for much else yet but it's been reliable so far and I don't doubt it will continue to be. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow - Couldnt ask for better Ink Flow or Ink Fill. Most vibrant, generously filled, wonderfully flowing gel ink pens I've found. I tried several brands and this was by far the best. I liked the second best kind for more controlled flow but these allowed you to fill in larger areas and no scratching the paper bc of tip drag. Used my first 100 pens and ordering second 100. Just a few colors not my favorite yet purple and two blues are favorites so I tend to use faster. At this price I can keep myself in favorite colors without feeling guilty. I would be on my Third purple, but still on first silver and gold. Didn't need so many blacks for coloring but am using to write with now. Have 9 silver and gold that I'll probably give the kids. Just not my colors I like to color pics with.
Won't find a more generous fill and ink flow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun to play with. Sure the tapes have a little white backing, but that's so you can see the designs clearly as they are somewhat transparent. I use these tapes to code which USB dongle goes with which keyboard or mouse. I have quite a few dongles :-) Also it's great for decorating stuff. I'm pleased with the tapes and I can easily remove the white backing and use all of the tape, just be careful not to let it curl up too badly. I was planning on using this on gifts for the holidays because it was cheaper than cello tape, but that didn't quite work out for me. The other tape was easier to use while wrapping. But this stuff is oodles of fun and I love the different designs as crazy as some of them get! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good luck getting this actual item. Premo Frost is the new name for Premo Translucent with bleach. I am told this product is an improvement over the regular translucent sold in stores and is clearer when baked. I have ordered this product from both sellers that list it on Amazon, and both times received Premo White Translucent, a separate product, which was even acknowledged in emails from one of the sellers. I'm not sure why it is so difficult to get the proper item, since the invoice from one seller even had the wrong item listed. I wonder if its worth trying to order it a 3rd time from one of them or if I'm just wasting my time and getting my hopes up for an item they are selling but don't seem to understand (or possibly don't have). For people that don't know much about polymer clay, stick with regular translucent you can buy in stores so you know what you are getting. The white translucent has its uses, and I have used it as well. However if you want really want Premo Frost you may be better off ordering from a different website with sellers that actually understand the products they are selling. If I am able to get the actual product from one of the sellers here I'll update my review. Until then, I remain an unsatisfied customer still trying to get my hands on the actual product I ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very handy little journal. I bought this journal since I'm just starting to get into cooking, and I wanted somewhere to keep track of what recipes and ideas work and which ones don't. I used the stickers that came with the journal to reorganize the pre-labeled tab sections, whose labels didn't necessarily work for me, but I'm sure they might for someone, and hey that's why they come with stickers anyway, right? Speaking of the stickers, there's a wide variety of pre-printed labels for all your needs (there's ones for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; different categories of food; labels for keeping track of restaurants, websites and shops; etc.), and also a handful of blank ones, just in case what you want isn't already there.
The journal opens with pages on measurement conversions and calendars of what produce is in season when, which I know will come in handy. Each recipe page has separate sections for all sorts of little tidbits of information, including things I usually forget to write down, like how many the recipe serves and good wine pairings. After the pages devoted just to recipes, there's the sections where you add your own tabs, and each page is blank, divided into 5 sections by lines. I can think of a lot of different ways to use these pages, so I feel like everyone can find the way to use it that would be most beneficial to them. After that, there's several just plain blank pages which can obviously be used for just about anything. In the back, there's an index, where you can write in yourself what recipe is on every page, for quick reference. The back cover has a stretch pocket where all the stickers are stored, and I've already put several recipe clippings from magazines and such. The capacity of the pocket isn't great, but I think it'll be fine for my needs. And I think if it were any larger, it might be too big; as is, I can fit it in the largest pocket of my apron with a pen, and it's always where I can find it when I need it.
Overall, I really enjoy this journal so far, and I definitely feel like it lives up to the standard of quality that the Moleskine brand suggests. We'll have to see how it holds up over time, because I do tend to be pretty hard on my journals, especially in the kitchen. But for now, I am a very very satisfied customer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would not recommend. As the name implies, this is your garden-variety latex, diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream. It can be "brushed on" a model, creating a firm mold when it dries. Being a latex, it has a number of disadvantages:
* It hardens via evaporation of solvent (water), and it can take an hour or longer for a coat to dry. You can accelerate this somewhat with a fan.
* You can't apply thick coats because you'll end up with a thin film on top that prevents the stuff below from drying. You have to do several thin coats one after another. A complete, reasonably durable mold would take as long as 10 hours to build.
* It shrinks when it dries, so you actually get less than 16 fl.oz. out of one can.
Bottom line, you can certainly make a mold out of this if you don't have access to better stuff, but, at $20 for a 1 lb can, it is actually more expensive _and_ far less convenient than a 2-part silicone (e.g. Oomoo 30, which goes for ~$25 for 2.8 lbs). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome. These adhere to your rotary cutting ruler to keep it from shifting. And they work great! I placed quite a few (may have overdone it a tad, I used 11) on my 24x6 ruler and then I used the rotary cutter without having to "walk" my hand up the ruler as I cut. I just put my hand in the middle and cut.
If you're trying to move your ruler over the fabric, it takes a VERY light touch to actually slide it. If you press at all on the ruler, it's going to stay in place! (Which is it's job)
They are clear and do not affect seeing through the ruler at all.
Tip: I used the leftover grabber stuff around the circles that's on the sheet after you pull the circles off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall good! Peel-off sticky backs make them easy to position. It's a great little resource - be warned though, the smallest eyes are REALLY small - they got mixed in with the other small eyes and so I've had to pick through them to make sure I'm getting true pairs.
A few (like 4-5 out of a THOUSAND of them) were slightly yellowed...I'm hoping they don't yellow out with age or my project's gonna look awful in a few years.
Also (and this is not a criticism of the product) be aware these are adhesive-backed. You WILL have to peel teensy weensy little paper circles off the small ones and they get EVERYWHERE. If you plan on gluing your eyes down, save yourself a step and buy eyes that DON'T have peel and stick backing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor substitute for real paper. I was in a rush and accidentally bought this gimmicky paper substitute. First of all, I was under the impression that environmentalists were demanding that we all use renewable resources like, you know, TREES instead of finite sources like stone. Anyway, since I had it I decided to use it. After all, paper from a stone? I was interested. While the material was certainly suitable replacement for real photo paper, the quality just wasn't there. It's a lot like tofu turkey: it's kinda close but just not good enough. I eventually got some real photo paper and made a comparison with the same photo and the one on the real photo paper was noticeably better, but the image on this Viastone was certainly acceptable.
I see no benefit in using this product over traditional tree-based photo paper, but if you're one of those green bullies looking for ways to feel superior to everyone else in your own mind then this is probably a good product to blow your money upon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
wow. My daughter in law purchased this item for me from Amazon. I'm a knitter and this was to help ease my carpal tunnel.
Pro's: very easy to use, you can knit a scarf, in a couple hours. Unlike regular knitting, changing colors is a breeze on these. My stripes are perfect. Hard to drop a stitch on these either.
Anyone, that has had problems learning to knit could really use this in a couple hours.
Con's: Like others have said the instruction manual is awful. You need to check out u-tube and provo craft to find more patterns.
All in all, this has been a great gift. I've made scarfs, panels for afghans, and a bumble bee toy for my granddaughter. You do not need to know how to knit.
You will have to find instruction on the internet. And please buy a crochet hook it helps when you need to finish an item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good and Bad. Good: cheap way to get speckled effect, easy to use, can use with any round brush marker, really nice effect with stencils, can match colors with other Tim Holtz mediums.
Bad: hand gets tired pretty quickly (have to squeeze hard and sharply), not much control over spray (streaks, blobs, etc.), marker dries out and you need to "rest" it periodically, not true gradient like an airbrush gives (much more speckled).
Overall, I'm happy I bought it and will doubtless use it now and then, but it's not as fine a mist as I was hoping for. For example, it's not nearly as fine a mist as my Glimmer Mist and other spray waterpaints. If you already have a nice selection of spray paints, or lack brush markers, this is not a great choice for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing stuff. I bought 2 very large terra cotta planters and wanted to seal them since I know it can be fragile. I ordered 2 of the outdoor Mod Podge glues. I have used Mod Podge (the regular kind) for crafts and knew it was a great product. When I got the package, I was really concerned to see 2 small containers. I guess I wasn't really thinking about how much an 8 oz bottle would be, because it was kind of pricey compared to the regular stuff. Anyway, I decided to go ahead and seal a planter and decide if I wanted to order more later. Wow, was I surprised! Not only did I seal both planters with 4 coats each, there was about a 1/2 inch left in a bottle. This stuff goes a LONG way. I'm very happy and can't wait to get them out on the patio. This stuff dries clear and smooth, with a matte finish that I'm sure will help me keep my terra cotta planters for years! If you have never used Mod Podge before, you'll think it looks like thick Elmer's glue. Maybe it is, who knows? Who cares? This stuff is great! It doesn't smell either. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful scratch night view. This is such a beautiful scratch art board!! I was so excited to get this, and I was not disappointed, it is a really top of the line scratch art board, and the Paris design is beautiful. I could tell from the moment I opened the packaging that it is really well made. It comes in a large folder type envelope, once you open it there is a white piece of cardboard with the plastic scratch stylus imbedded in the top. The scratch board with the Paris design and also a blank board are in a plastic protector.
The included plastic scratch stick actually works really well, I wasn't sure if it would work very well since I am used to using the scratch sticks that have a plastic handle and metal tip, but this one works really well. It is double sided so you can use the narrow end for small detail and the other end for larger sections. It also comes with a full size blank scratch board which is great and you can transfer your own image to this board to scratch off.
The scratch board with the Paris design is beautiful, when you scratch off the gray design it has a gold color underneath, (it's not a shiney foil type color) it looks amazing with the black background which makes the gold really pop. It is really easy to scratch off the design, I have done many scratch boards that are really hard to scratch off the design and you end up making indents or completely scratching off the background color which ruins the whole thing. With this scratch board when you scrape of the design it easily comes off and leaves the gold color underneath flat and not indented (as long as you are not pushing to hard). The size of the board is approximately 16" x 12", and is the perfect size to frame and hang it up on the wall.
I absolutely love this scratch board, it's top of the line and is the best scratch art I have ever done ( I have tried a lot of different brands of scratch art). I am so excited to see how it looks when I'm finished, I've been working on it for a few days and it already looks amazing. It will be great to be able to have this piece of art work that I made framed and hung up on my wall. I received this scratch night view at a discount/free price so I could use it and then leave my honest opinion, I honestly think this is an amazing scratch art set and have provided my real and honest opinion in my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
this piece of junk is going into the trash. this thing is a mess. it has nothing on it to hang it up. so that means I have to put a ribbon about the part that comes open, so I keep losing the ribbon whenever I have to open this piece of junk to either refill it or try to fix it when it turns into a tangled, sticky, piece of junk that has now wrecked several of my projects. I don't even know why I kept the thing. I can tell you right now its going into the trash. It just ruined another project and I'M DONE! I had a sticky 2 foot long streamer with very sticky glue on it flying all over my desk. it got stuck on several things. I even bought refills for it (don't ask me why) also the thing is huge! it measures 9 by 9 inches! that is what you are supposed to fight with to put down some two faced tape. its great tape if you can get it where you want it. then it runs amuck and the tape goes off the runner. when I first got it I gave it a good review. then I realized I was never using it. it sat there for several years. in my new craft room I can get to it earlier and that is when the trouble started. i'm really sorry about the good review I gave it at first. I had not used it enough to tell how difficult it is to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A good option if you don't need tons of glitter. I think most crafters will really like this cardstock. It's bright, has a nice weight, and as other reviewers noted, it feels like glitter without the mess. However if you are looking for a very glitter heavy cardstock like I was, this might not be for you. These definitely have more of a shimmer and shine quality in person which is lovely in itself but not quite what I was hoping for.
For the price it's pretty nice that 30 pieces are included (2+ of each color), but keep in mind that these are NOT double-sided and so the backs are white. Overall very nice but I've had better luck with Darice's cardstock for sheer glitter-drama! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff. Just 1 packet was enough to make some laptop feet and fix some car air hoses. Seems to work exactly as advertised. I did notice the warning that this stuff can stain skin and other materials. I took the precaution of wearing some nitrile gloves for making my repairs. Just one small sugar-sized packet went a long way. I was able to mold some new feet for my HP laptop. After letting it harden my laptop no longer wobbles! I saw that it could handle near boiling temperatures, so I molded it into some cracked ends in my car's air tubes used for the induction system (02-05 Lexus/Toyota), which new hose kit would retail for $80. Seems to have held up after about a month, and no more cracked hose ends! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Non-Toxic and Paraben Free is Peace of Mind as Parent - and it's SUPER CUTE. Very cute paint set. First of all I absolutely love that it came with a ton of instructions on how to use it (since it's not your run of the mill chemical garbarge, it goes on a little differently), secondly, I love the little brushes for the paint and then for the powder, and thirdly the paints stayed on well kind of like make-up cover-up. It was easy to work with once I got the hang of it, using my fingers helped. My sons both loved it and it is peace of mind as a mom knowing that it's organic and non-toxic since I've been on a path to remove chemicals from as many things as possible. What you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream and this is something I can safely put on my baby's skin! Thank you River Naturals! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great medium sized gift bag that can be decorated. I have a lot of people that I give presents to at Christmas time and in my opinion this is the easiest way to package up the gifts. I like that I can decorate the bags in a winter theme with snow flakes or in a Christmas theme or anyway I prefer. I like that my kids can help decorate to .
This is a pack of 10 gift bags that are medium size and measure 8" x 10" x 4 3/4". These gift bags are made in the USA and are made of 100% recycled paper. This is very important to me because I very concerned about our planet and a huge advocate of recycling. I mean if you think of all that wrapping paper that people can only use once and it gets thrown away,that is a lot of wasted paper. These bags can be reused, I honestly save my gift bags that we get and I always reuse them. These bags are made of thicker paper and have strong handles that will not rip or break easily. I am looking forward to decorating these bags for our Christmas gifts this year.
I purchased these gift bags at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE THE PAPER, Glitter doesn't come off. I love love love the paper! The glitter doesn't come off and the paper is very sturdy; it holds the puffed star very well. But because it is sturdy, it hurts my little fingers to puff it out after doing many stars. I recommend using origami sticks if you're on a lucky star folding marathon.
They also included some glow in the dark strips as a gift! It may be promotional or it really was a gift since it is the holidays. But, it glows very brightly even if there is some light in the room. My kids love them. I plan to order some soon.
I will definitely be replenishing my lucky star paper stock only with MasterChinese products. happy holidays everyone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I do not have product because I threw it out. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Staedtler-Fimo-Effect-Polymer-Clay-2-Ounce-Metallic-Silver/dp/B000XZTLDE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Staedtler Fimo Effect Polymer Clay, 2-Ounce, Metallic Silver</a><a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Staedtler-Fimo-Effect-Polymer-Clay-2-Ounce-Metallic-Silver/dp/B000XZTLDE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Staedtler Fimo Effect Polymer Clay, 2-Ounce, Metallic Silver</a>
Old hard crumbly clay that was impossible to soften enough to make it usable. I was barely able to cut it with a knife. The metallic clays I have bought in stores is always usable and half the price. I bought "to the door PRIME", which was double the price and still am with out clay. Do not but polymer from Amazon. No way to tell how good it is and no return label included. This product ended up being a $5.09 garbage stuffer along with other package of $6.14 ruby red unsuable clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
USED. Well I guess to start off, I was grateful to receive both items after reading many people only received the scissors. Unfortunately, they were both USED (even though they were marketed as new). Gross. I chose this item because reviews on a similar pair had reviews of used items as well and I would have rather risked getting only half my order than something used. Lo and behold, it's the same seller. Ugh. And when I say used...I mean pieces of hair still caught in both items. They are currently being disinfected in my dishwasher...it sucks, but for the price paid for them I guess it's not an awful deal??? Not sure how well they cut hair yet, though the scissors don't appear as sharp as they should...probably because they've been used (who even knows how many times) before. Not pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wedding Invitations on a budget--MUST GET THIS. <div id="video-block-R18MBGSVNGEFVF" 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/D17jrRxe6NS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81nSnyaVjIS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I bought this to save money on our wedding invites. I really liked the idea of a letterpress style. This little machine offers a lot. I used this with the Anna Griffin folders, but had to "hack" it a little. For some reason, it's not thick enough with the Anna Griffin folder, but adding a little extra cardstock and using the rubbery impression mat helped. I was able to perfect, crisp letterpress patterns on my invitation flap. It's amazing how simple and easy this is to use to create unique and personalized paper goods. I plan to use this after my wedding to make cards, tags for my jewelry line and gift tags at christmas. You will get your money's worth with this little guy. I will be happy to share with anyone on how to make the invites! I saved $600 by making my own invitations.
I just added a video to show the final products of what I made for our wedding.
--glue dots to seal the band
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Item and Picture does not match. I bought this thinking I was getting the Freehand router sculpting tool, which is in the photo, but this is actually just the sculpting tool.
This is still a great tool that I planned to order later, But I really wanted the freehand tool because I can get greater detail with that. With this I won't have the level of control that I wanted, but can use this to cut out the basic shape and some details, but will have to use a knife for the rest of the details probable. I still recommend this product, and any other HotWire by Foam Factory product, but please be warned this item and the pictures do not match. I would of rated this 5 stars, but since it was not what I was expecting and the pictures don't match i only rated 3 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for crafts -- here are our favorite ways to use it. This works great for "bleeding tissue paper crafts." As a homeschooling mother, I've done bleeding tissue paper crafts with my kids for years but modern tissue paper is often made not to bleed -- in other words, if it gets wet the dye does not run. That's great if you want tissue paper for gift wrapping or making tissue paper flowers, but there are so many great ways to do art with bleeding tissue paper that I seek it out instead.
Some examples of fun ways to use this include:
Glue resist: Have kids draw a design with white glue, just squeezing a pattern onto cardstock or thick white paper (for instance, a large flower shape, a sun with rays coming from it or a pattern). After it has dried, have them take a large paintbrush and paint water onto the page, then pick a sheet of tissue paper and lay it on top. Press it down and then allow it to set for a while, then remove it. It will have dyed the paper whatever color it is other than the glue pattern, which will remain white.
Snow art-- If you have a big snowfall, give kids an assortment of tissue paper colors cut into small squares. Have them arrange them as they like on thick white paper and bring in a bucket of snow. They can pack the snow on top of the creation and wait while it melts some, then scoop everything off. They'll have a lovely watercolor pattern where the melted snow caused the colors to bleed onto the paper.
Colorful squares-- Cut some of the papers into squares or have the kids do it. Then give them a jar of water and paintbrush, and let them use the water to paint a piece of sturdy white paper and press the squares down. Make a picture with the squares and allow them to sit for a few minutes before removing them to reveal the dyed square shapes remaining.
Do note that not all of the colors stain as deeply as others. Some come through quite vividly while others are more muted. It's still worth it though and my kids love using this stuff. It is a constant in our art cabinet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Winds cakes, but isn't durable. First I'd like to recommend anyone having issues with lopsided cakes, or just general issues winding cakes at all the first think you should try is attaching this ball winder to a more sturdy surface - for almost a year I thought I was crazy but the real issue was my cheap little table was rocking back and forth as I was winding and that was causing all kinds of issues. This ball winder is completely competent and will allow you to roll neat little cakes.
I gave this 3 stars because it is made entirely of plastic, and for that reason is not very durable. The plastic handle in particular is a weak point. I accidentally dropped this onto my carpeted floor and the handle broke off entirely. For this reason I highly recommend that you save an extra few dollars and get the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Stanwood-Needlecraft-YBW-A-Hand-Operated-Yarn-Ball-Winder-4-Ounce/dp/B004B44PYI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Stanwood Needlecraft YBW-A Hand-Operated Yarn Ball Winder, 4-Ounce</a> - which has a metal handle. I have also accidentally dropped this winder and it is no worse for the wear (I am a bit clumsy - so if you don't have this issue then by all means stick with the knit picks winder!).
Again, this winder will wind perfect cakes if you make sure you are winding on a solid surface that does not move while operating the winder. It just wasn't able to handle my rough and tumble knitting lifestyle :-P | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good but expensive introduction to craft, mind the prerequisites. Made my first mold with this kit. Make sure you download the instructions for use and follow them closely. In almost any case, you will need plasticine clay to properly set up your object for molding. Its basically a necessity to make sure you don't "lock" in your part by having the mold creep under the part or into any holes when you are apply pressure to the dough. You will also need a flat surface to put the part on. I used a board of wood covered in aluminum foil which worked incredibly well. Finally, you will want a scale to measure the epoxy gelcoat to hardener ratio, I don't think eyeballing that is a good idea since it is by weight.
Also, don't add to much dough at first, it becomes difficult to measure how much you have put on, you want about half an inch. I wound up with a super thick base and too thin top of the mold.
The wax and PVA worked just fine as release agents. The epoxy gel coat was relatively easy to mix and apply with the provided brush. Use acetone to clean the brush if you want to use it again. The dough was actually very pleasant to work with, very soft. Make sure you press it into any nooks.
The gelcoat dried in about 2 hours, depends on your temperature, it can take from 2 to 3. The dough cured in about 7 hours.
Overall, I'm happy it worked as an introduction to the craft. It is pretty expensive for what you get, so be frugal with the putty, but generous with the gelcoat and PVA. Watch out for physically locking your part in, be generous with the clay around the bottom of the part. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too thin, images are blown up. I have other Colorbok pads and was surprised at how thin this paper is. It's literally too thin to call it cardstock. It's a 60 pound weight at best. The pad is 50 sheets and is 1/4" thick. My pads from other well known brands like K & Company, DCWV, etc are over half again as thick for standard colored cardstock. It makes a difference when die cutting.
The images are ok, many are not patterns, but rather full page pictures that would work well as a scrapbook page layout but not for much else. I do scrapbooking, card making, 3d paper flowers, decoupage, etc and will use this pad somewhere. Many pages seem like they are trying to be Tim Holtz but failing. My only quality complaint would be the images on many pages, they are blown up too big and of poor quality. Maybe my kids can use them for school projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GARBAGE! Glue overflows on wrong end. I should have known better than to go cheap. You get what you pay for should always be considered. I've owned so many glue guns and due to moving and misplacing things, I had to buy another. Plugged it in, loaded the glue sticks, tried both high and low temperature settings and it would not come out of the nozzle. It was getting hot to the touch, but even after putting in almost 4 glue sticks as instructions said, all the hot glue just started overflowing from the back end. Not sure how it could clog seeing it's brand new. Unfortunately have to throw away money on this garbage. Now I have to find a good one from a reputable seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the greatest... but they work. They sent more than 100. I've used other snap fastening kits in the past. When I purchased these, it was because I needed more than the 6 pair set you can get at the hardware store. It made sense to buy in bulk since the more bulk you buy of something, the cheaper it gets. So far I've used about 40 of these buttons where about 10 of them have bent upon assembly. Here's what I've found-
CONS: While they do their intended job, I will state that it's very easy using the tools provided to bend the buttons in a way that they cannot close. Bending them back with a set of needle nose pliers can help, but these buttons are made of weaker metal than ones I've used before so they're more flimsy and susceptible to bending. There's a fine line for operator error to getting these buttons hammered together just right. If you don't get it right, they will bend- guaranteed. When you do bend one to the point it's unusable, you'll need a drill so you can drill through the button and disassemble it to work with a new button. It can be laborious, but not such a big deal if you're handy.
PROS: I made sure to count these upon receipt because you never know if you're going to be sent the correct amount. Once I counted 100 sets, I quit counting and realized they sent about 15-20 extra sets, which helps. The parts that don't bend, so far seem to work out just fine and do their intended job. The gunmetal color is especially cool and they look much better than a standard chrome button depending on what you're affixing them to.
In the future, I will seek out another allotment of 100, but may very well return to purchasing these again based on what I find. Although, half inch seems a tad too small and I think I'll seek out 5/8" buttons next time.
Hope this review helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
awesome wood burning kit. Love love love!!! I bought this for a large carved toy chest. It is very easy to use, the different settings on the dial are terrific for heavy/dark lines, and fine/light lines. I've really only used one of the tips, but it comes with a few choices. My favorite part is that it heats up in literally seconds. So if you have to run to another room to get something you can turn it off and feel safe that it won't burn anything yet you don't have to wait at all for it to heat back up once you turn it on. I used the one tip for probably 100+ hours and it still works great, very durable design. I am careful with the cords because I could see them easily getting burned or being pulled out. The handle gets warm, but nothing too bad, the cork finger rest does a good job keeping the handle from burning your fingers. I didn't really use the book yet, but I have paged through it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product, stay out of the sun. Works great, but make sure you don't use it where the sun will shine on it. It will clog before you can get the cap on.
The reason for only 4 stars was because I had to find out the hard way. When I use indoors, it works great!
I also bought a UV flashlight that I use instead of the little light they give you with the kit. Save your money, and just buy this five pack and a decent UV flashlight. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/OxyLED-51-LEDs-Pet-UV-Urine-Stain-Detector-Blacklight-Flashlight/dp/B00R18VQ5W/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">OxyLED 51 LEDs Pet UV Urine Stain Detector Blacklight Flashlight</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome clay that just needs to be conditioned correctly to get full experience. One of the best baked dry clays I've bought to date. I know some people on here are complaining about how hard this clay is, which is pretty hard when you first receive it, but you really need to condition it to get the real experience out of it. The best way i've learned to condition it by hand is to role a little bit into a ball then roll it between your hands to form a snake, then roll it into a ball and repeat the process. Once it starts to get a little sticky and softens up a ton, you've conditioned it correctly.
I also live in Michigan and right now it's coldreally coldso this clay does harden again if not used right away, so what i do is to always keep some in my hand to keep it warm while i'm working with another piece on my project or detailing my work so i have some quick go to clay while the idea of what i want to do with it is still fresh. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice product but a little pricey, in my opinion. Took forever to find the curved tipped scissors this time around. This was the ONLY pair I could find whether in store, or through a number of online searches. They were kind of pricey but clippers were out of the question and I was adamant about the curved ends. I would like for them to have had a case or a cap over the ends but was able to use the cap from another pair of baby nail scissors that came in a grooming kit I bought.
They are a nice pair of nail scissors and I'm glad to have found them. I just wish they hadn't been so expensive or would have at least come with a protective case or cap since the ends are pointed not round like most baby nail scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I had a large banquet invitation project (300 pieces) going on with a couple of helpers using two bottles - my house smelled a b. This glue certainly dries fast and bonds very well. The only reason for four stars is the fumes. Definitely use in a well ventilated area! I had a large banquet invitation project (300 pieces) going on with a couple of helpers using two bottles - my house smelled a bit like a nail salon when we were finally done. Once the pieces are dry, the smell goes away. For sensitive people, it might be overwhelming until fully cured. I was running low on this glue at the end of the project and decided to test it against some other craft glue that a friend brought over. The other brands curled the paper, didn't bond securely, or took too long to dry and left marks that showed through the layers. If you can tolerate the odor, this is a great choice for a very strong bond. A little goes a long way too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for occasional use bad for a lot of use. I got this to keep in my binder that I take with me to the doctors. Sadly one of the pieces that hooks into the three ring binder broke off within a week. Then a week or two later one of the holes no longer punched. As of the doctor's appointment I had this week both pieces that hook it into a three-ring binder are broken and the bottom plastic piece is cracked and is no longer any good. It would be fine for anybody to use if it's only every once in a while but I have been going to the doctor's a lot and maybe it was just too much on the little thing. I never did more than three pages at one time for hole punching but it was probably used about 200 times between the time I bought it and today | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beware of shipping. I ordered two scents for some holiday candle making. When the product got here, the box that the bottles came in was crushed and busted open. The bottles themselves, plastic, "protected" by packing peanuts, had leaked quite a bit. The leaking liquid had rendered the labels on each bottle illegible and the mix of the two scents was nauseating. I'm not sure if the bottles ruptured because of pressure related to the flight during shipping or they were just not tightened enough before packing. I'm slightly upset because the bottles are fairly pricey and I now do not have full bottles. As far as the scents, I can't fairly rate because I haven't been able to bring the bottles back in from outside. They are strong, that I can say. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do you like it rough?... Yeah, I know you do . Good Afternoon Y'all,
I first purchased these leather cords to replace the strings that I had in my hiking boots. The leather, which is soft and supple, was easy to feed through the eyelets and rings and when used with a cinch-method of tightening, provided a great level of security while hiking. Unfortunately I am rather rough on my hiking boots and the make-shift laces only lasted about 9 months of continual, and rather hard, use. The leather snapped several times along the bends in the leather and after reviewing the damage it was determined that the stress of being pulled was a contributing factor to the overall decay of the leather. Please note that the leather was not worn down around the rings or eyelets, it snapped by being ripped apart.
Overall these leather lacings are a great buy and have served me well enough in the past that I am purchasing more for my future.
Cheers,
Eric | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My most used gadget-tool I don't leave home without. I LOVE Slip-N-Snip Folding Scissors! They go out with me pretty much whenever I leave the house and I use them alot. I trim split ends on my hair with them, cut thread or yarn or paper, and whatever else comes across my path that needs snipping. They are very exact and sharp. I love how I can just throw them in my purse or pocket without worrying about poking a hole in material or my skin! I didn't buy my pair here on Amazon and I got regular silver ones instead but this looks like the same model otherwise. They are made in the USA and they are very excellently crafted. Worth every penny. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Stick for Calves. I found the Sprinter Stick to be better for rolling my legs than the Marathon Stick. I am a 225lb male.
If you are going to buy a massage stick, this is far and away the best quality stick. Don't buy a tiger tail. I bought one and it is not nearly as effective or comfortable to use as The Stick.
"The Stick" is the ORIGINAL massage stick. All others are trying to copy it. This IS the industry leading stick. There are others cheaper but not better. If you want the BEST PERFORMING stick, The Stick is it.
Why am I so pointed about this? ...Because for me the Sprinter Stick that I now use is a miracle tool for me. I don't care if it would have cost $30 or $100, I would buy this stick at any price because it has been that helpful and valuable.
I ruptured my Achilles tendon 6 years ago and had repair surgery. I sit at a desk job all day and my calves get so tight. With only 2 minutes on each leg now I can loosen up my calves like a 30 minute paid professional massage. I'm not kidding. I pay for massage sessions twice a month for years. Trust me...THAT is expensive! This stick is nothing in cost comparison to that!!!
The great thing is I can loosen up my calves in a few minutes even if they are cold. Without this stick... on my own... I would have to go for a run for 20 minutes daily to prevent my calves from becoming tight. If not, it would become hurtful for me to walk after a week of not jogging. As of this review, I have not jogged for 2 months and my calves are not tight at all... because I roll them for 5 minutes each day. (I guess that is the one downside...I'm not forced to have to jog every day now)
Some reviewers criticize that because the rollers are hard plastic they hurt the shin bone. I have not found this to be the case. I roll my shins without any fear of hitting my shin bone. I even experimented with this and found that even if I do roll on the bone, the roller beads actually give way to relieve pressure because there are several small rollers that are tapered and can slide a quarter inch side to side to give way to the bone.
Some reviewers criticize that their hair can get caught in the many rollers. I have found this to be a 100% non-issue. I have hairy legs like any man and roll my legs vigorously and have never had a problem with catching hairs.
This stick flexes which only makes sense. Limbs and body parts are round, so a roller stick that also rounds out keeps pressure more evenly than a straight inflexible stick.
I like the smooth plastic rollers. Makes vigorous rolling much more comfortable because doesn't bind against hairs. I found the foam-padded stick to be LESS comfortable because the foam is grippy and binds against the skin and hair. There is no question, the plastic rollers are more comfortable to use.
To conclude, I am amazed every time I use this stick on my calves how quickly it gets deep, comfortably, thoroughly. I use this daily for only a couple minutes and it keeps my calves loose and in shape. I use this before or after a run or basketball game. It also improved my Plantar Facsiitis (tight feet).
Again, if you have tight calves, this is THE product to use. Also much more effective than a foam roller which I used to use.
Forget cheap knockoffs. I tried other sticks. "The Stick" is unquestionably the best stick.
You're welcome. Best of luck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
messy. My 11 year old daughter loves to do crafts, I bought several craft kits to keep her busy. We actually did this kit as a family project. We all did one tile. The colors are limited to three so its hard to create really cool designs. I thought the coasters would be cement but they are a compressed material. The bag of mortar had exploded in the box so it was pretty messy. It would be nice if there were more glass tile colors to use in the kit, most of the pieces were bigger and hard to manage on a small tile, it would be nice if the glass pieces were more varied in size. My daughter needed help mixing the mortar to the right consistency. Over all fair product for the money | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I think you're going to love this little guy. I just love these little glue bottles. I usually use Scott's quick dry and it doesn't look like it holds much but I can use it for weeks before it gets low. The little needle lets you use the finest amount but it's not really that skimpy either. You can adjust that by how much pressure you use when you squeeze it. I prefer to cut that little cap off and use a non-rust quilter's pin to stop it up. Just make sure you twist the pin head to free it instead of pulling straight up. I didn't do that once and it was pretty stuck on there and I actually pulled the metal tube out. But if you just twist it first to release it, you shouldn't have any problems. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product. These are nice cotton diya wicks. I go through at least two of these a day doing daily puja. I usually buy these at my local Indian grocery store, but I wanted to see if these were better or of a different quality. They are the same-good. The price was high but I wanted to find out. If you can't find these in your local ethnic market-or better yet-don't want to make your own with cotton balls, these are a good option. They take a little while to arrive directly from India, but not too awfully long. Like I said they are expensive. I pay like two bucks for a packet of 125 at my market and that's what I will continue to do. These are not bad at all, I just have a better buying alternative. Good job! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for a novice (but just a tad flimsy. This was a great carving kit! I'm not a professional pumpkin carver (I just wanted to carve a couple of pumpkins with my kid). For my recreational purposes, this worked perfectly. I liked that there were two pumpkin knives included. One has a larger blade for straight edge jobs. The thinner blade was great for doing more detailed work and getting into corners. This kit also comes with some stencils you can put on the pumpkin to carve more intricate designs. I liked the variety of the images, and they were doable, even for a novice like me. The marker that was included ran out of ink before I could sketch even one stencil, but you can just use a sharpie pen, so I didn't mind. I did notice that if you press too hard on the knives, they will bend, but you can easily just bend them back into shape with your fingers. I think these will last 2-3 Halloweens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Stuff. Some time ago I made a simple table to go beside the sofa in the den. I stained portions of it and painted the rest.
Then later the colors in the den changed and the colors of the table didn't match. Honestly wasn't in the mood to sand and re-stain and re-paint so bought this duct tape in the aqua to coordinate with the neutrals and tans in the room. Also I had bought a cart which was perfect but the color was entirely white with a butcher block top. Was meant for a kitchen but I needed it to hold my slim TV, and media equipment. I used this duct tape as an accent on the sides so that even though the legs are mainly white, the aqua makes it work. This stuff is great and I'm sorry I didn't think about using it before. It's hardly discernible as duct tape and not paint and what's even better can be easily switched should colors again change. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of colorful quilling paper. When I was in junior high, I made a book report cover using quilling paper, so when I saw this quilling paper set, I just had to have it. It brought back so many memories. Unfortunately, after I attempted to try out this quilling paper, I remembered how time consuming it was to make my book report cover so many years ago. I definitely will need to set aside more time to learn how to coil the paper again and check out all the different techniques and patterns that are all over the internet. This set is awesome, though! There are three packets of high-quality paper with 26 different colors. There are so many designs you can create with quilling paper, and some are extremely intricate. Quilling is actually something that can be done as a family as well since it is easy enough for children to use. Be sure you have glue, though, so you can glue each piece onto paper once you are done coiling and shaping. That way it won't come undone.
*I received this product at no cost for my unbiased review. I was not paid to review this product nor was I obligated to leave a review. My opinion is my own and based on my experience after trying the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazon, do not sell this mold. PLEASE read before buying this!!! This mold was horrible. It is NOT at all what it is described as. Nor is it like the picture. It is similar to another mold that is sold on Amazon, so watch out. Don't buy this one. This mold made the candles crooked. The flowers were mashed together. The candle bottom was not level so the top part of the candle was crooked. The silicone on the mold was flimsy and too thin. My beeswax was not removed from the candle because of this. I have been making candles for years and
I am surprised Amazon would sell this one. I would have returned it but it was inexpensive, so I threw it in the garbage. Amazon, do not sell this mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic tool- Precision Tip, Many Uses Beyond Crafting. This is a fantastic tool- so much better than the hobby-type glue gun i have at home, and that my kids were also using for their art projects. Truly, until i saw the information put out by Black & Decker on their ad for this Cordless Glue Gun, i had not thought to use a glue gun for more than just craft-level projects. This gun has good balance, is fairly lightweight, and has a battery charger light that changes from blinking green to solid green upon completion of charging. It is recommended that the battery NOT be fully discharged before re-charging (directions say to recharge after every use), and that you can keep the battery in the charger indefinitely when not in use. On the gun itself, there is a sliding switch which toggles the power on/off, and a solid red light indicator that stays on for as long as power is present and you have the gun turned on.
I had recently started fixing a bamboo slat rug for my mom, where several of the thin slats were splitting lengthwise and coming up off the felt fabric underneath, causing a tripping hazard. I was using my old favorite- Shoe Goo, which I use for almost everything, because it is flexible when it dries, and it makes a strong water and oil resistant bond. Well, after completing a section of the rug, and causing her entire house to stink up for nearly two days with horrible off-gassing chemical vapors (takes about 24 hrs to dry- i'd have normally done this in the garage, but it's a large rug and i was too lazy to move it, so my mom was mad), i received this Black & Decker to save the day. I was able to finish the rest of the rug in no time, with what appeared to be as good a bond as the Shoe Goo, at least for use in this particular application.
This quickly heating glue had almost no smell, dried in about a minute (if that), and effectively bonded the split bamboo to itself and to the felt base. I found the thin precision tip of this gun to be especially helpful, with very little in the way of excess "stranding," and with an enhanced ability to fit into smaller crevices- this feature is a huge advantage to the wider angled tip of my current glue gun (like a giant pencil), with which i would never have attempted this repair. That this Black & Decker is cordless, so that i'm not stuck right near a power outlet or moving around with awkward extension cords, is just icing on the cake. I was so impressed that this worked on the rug, that i went ahead and glued over some seams on my kids' athletic shoes that were becoming a bit frayed on top, just for fun. perfect.
I'm fairly certain i'll be seeking out things to glue, just to be able to use this great gun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decorative Patterned Paper Tapes pack of 6 Elegant I like to do DIY all the time and these patterned . YazyCraft Decorative Patterned Paper Tapes pack of 6 Elegant
I like to do DIY all the time and these patterned paper tapes are great for that and many more things. You can do different projects like crafting, decorating cards, scrap-booking, decorating frames, DIY, kids activities and much more. You get six different patterns and you can mix them and combine, be creative. I love all the colorful patterns, very pretty. Can fit on my regular tape dispenser and helps me for a easier use. The adhesive is great, doesn't take off. Very strong and excellent quality. Recommended.
If you have any questions you can comment below and I will be more than happy to help you. I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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