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Ive found Happy Hydro Curved Tip Plant Pruning Scissors to be great . I grow a variety of herbs and had been using a regular straight blade scissors when trimming and harvesting. Ive found Happy Hydro Curved Tip Plant Pruning Scissors to be great improvement. The blue handles have a comfortable rubberized grip and easy to use. The product design includes a built in safety lock.
The product arrived as scheduled. The stainless steel blades are razor sharp. The curved blades make snipping and maneuvering much easier and more effective. I use alcohol to wipe and clean the blades as needed.
I appreciate that the seller, Kolumbo, contacted me with useful information prior to testing. "Testing" the product refers to the fact that I received this at a discount in exchange for this honest and unbiased review.
I highly recommend Happy Hydro Curved Tip Plant Pruning Scissors as a high end and useful product.
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cheaper than the arthritic gloves. I was pleasantly surprised to find that these fit and feel just like the arthritic / tendinitis gloves which cost almost twice the price of these. I crochet and have had some problems with cramping hands and sore tendons. As I said, I have a pair of gloves made specifically for my problem. They are grey. These are brown. I would buy these again if needed.
The fingers of the glove are rather long, up to the quick on one and just past it on another. The tops of the finger openings look like a seam or piece of cloth that has been surged. (for those of you who sew) In other words, for those that don't sew, it looks like what you would see on the inside finished seam of a dress or pants. So, yes there is a possibility of it unraveling, although I have NOT had this problem. I don't believe it would be a problem, at least for a while, if the stitches were lost or came unraveled. The gloves would still work and serve their purpose.
I do find that I can only wear these for a few hours. Yes I'll sew, crochet, make rag rugs etc., for hours at a time. So, I start out without them and then put them on for a while. If I'm only doing something short term I just put them ohn.
I also have used them under my leather outside work gloves. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Many colors and sheets. Not very thick or stiff, which can be good or bad. You get a lot of origami paper for the money. It's perfect for young kids who have no concept of conserving paper when doing origami or for beginners who might need to start anew after creasing incorrectly too often while working on an object. The quality of the paper isn't very stiff, but it's stiffer than budget printer paper. Maybe the stiffness is similar to higher-quality printer paper. While someone who has more experience doing origami would prefer thicker papers, starting out with thinner papers might be easier for beginners, especially for kids.
This has color on both sides of the paper, so this is not for you if you want the more traditional look of white on one side. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
i did not purchase this exact item from above seller. My favorite place to shop is Amazon, but every now and then when i make a purchase for an item, there are "other" buying options from other sellers and throws me for a loop. I hope one day that part of the Amazon experience changes or becomes more clear. The above item was bought from another shop, Dog Collars which i was able to get to only by going to above sellers page. I needed above item in soft stamp aluminum and "Dog Collars" was able to provide me with the chains and aluminum tags through email. Anyway the long and short is i was told the above seller and Dog Collars are not the same store. OK not a problem, so i made my purchase and received my Aluminum tags and Chains through the other seller and yes i was very happy with the item and service from Dog Collars. Just wish the transaction through Amazon wasn't as confusing at first, but all in all i was happy once i got through that end of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I think this is a great idea - 6 punches in one. I think this is a great idea - 6 punches in one. The tool can be difficult to use, depending on how strong you are and how often you need to use it. It can be difficult to turn the dial to the different punch sizes and squeeze the punch. Children and someone with arthritis may have difficulty using this (i.e., it takes more strength/energy to use than the standard Fiskars punch). The "tubes" that cut out the holes are open-ended and cone-shaped, so the punched holes fall out the opposite side of each tube. If a tube gets clogged, you can turn the tube in question around the dial so it's easily accessible and give the paper a little push with a thin object (like a pointed embossing tool). You can't lock the handles of the tool while one of the cutting tubes is locked into place without removing the cutting pad. Instead, I rotate the dial until I am between two tubes, and then I can lock the tool without removing the cutting pad. I like this tool because I don't have to buy and store 6 separate punches. I don't anticipate using it on a regular basis, so I'm not concerned about the little bit of additional effort required to use it, and hope it will loosen up over time from use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PERFECT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN. FINALLY a face paint that claims to be for sensitive skin and follows through on that claim. My son's skin is extremely sensitive. I have to make almost everything topical for him with 100% natural ingredients. Even then not everything natural works either. When it came to getting face paint for Halloween I was at a loss. This product goes on easily, stays on a full day, and washes off when needed. He didn't break out or turn red at all. He said it didn't itch or irritate his face. My whole family used a different color and it literally doesn't feel like wearing anything. It is not thick and heavy or sticky. I am very pleased with this product!! Even though our whole face was painted the paint goes a long way. It looks like we used very little at all. I will never use a different face pain | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This thing is great. I was looking into several similar products, and after reading all the reviews and judging the photos, I bought this one.
The closest competitor product is a very similar one endorsed by Martha Stewart. I decided on this one over Martha's because there was some poor reviews on hers about it not holding steady and such. From what I can tell, the blade holder on hers has to be held carefully since it has no support. The cutter on this product is a round piece with the blade in one position of the piece so that the rest of it sits on the plastic and supports it from move out of place.
I've no issues with the disc or the blade moving out of position while cutting.
One other thing this has over the Martha Steward product is the crosshairs, which help align the center of what you're cutting.
I got this to make some custom stickers from vinyl sticker paper I have. It works great! Definitely recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Tool for Bible/Other Journalers. I received this item today and immediately opened it and started using it as I was working in my journaling Bible when it arrived. I had a page I had started coloring and wasn't pleased with it, but by putting this piece behind the thin paper of the Bible, I was able to add some things to my page using my oil-based pencils instead of water colors. Previously, I was concerned about the furrows that using the pencils might leave on the pages under it while I was drawing or coloring.
While I love the look of the water colors, I was also worried that it would ruin the pages in my Bible with the wet - not just the page on which I was working at the moment, but the ones immediately under it as well. Blessedly, this little jewel will allow me to paint in my Bible, but also, I can use this behind the page of any Bible I am using to underline, highlight, color, paint and otherwise decorate the Word and help to "hide its words in my heart". I have discovered that by using my artistic skills, such as they are, it makes it easier for me to internalize and recall the gist of Scripture, which is more important to me every day that passes.
PROS:
Inexpensive
Oversized for my Bible, but will also fit my late moms BIG Bible - as I've always said about my jeans - better a tad big than way too small!
Protects other pages from possible harm from coloring too hard, water colors or other media
Even the back piece with the item information can be useful - I rested my off hand on it while coloring on the desired page BONUS for multitasking!
CONS:
I haven't found any.
If you have any questions regarding my review, please do ask, and if my review is helpful to you, please consider letting me know by using the voting buttons at the end of the review. Have a blessed day! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
quantity over quality. I purchased these feathers to use as cat toys. I had low expectations and was still impressed.
All feathers were long and packaged in a cylindrical tube. Out of the 22, (yes 22 instead of 20), feathers I received, only 7 were pretty enough to consider using for arts and crafts. 5 were laughable but my cat doesn't give a sh. The other 10 were okay; thin, missing wisps but still very pretty.
For the price of $11.98 USD for 20(22) feathers it is definitely worth it. Peacock feather cat toys cost anywhere from $1.00 to $24.00 USD each. With this product, I can throw 20 feathers at my cat and let him go ape sh! t and not feel like I spent too much money. (I washed the feathers with a mild dish soap before giving to cat as they had a strong chemical/mothball smell to them; I assume it's because they're washed/disinfected)
If you want quality over quantity, I'd search for another seller. If you don't care, like me, buy these. I will definitely be ordering these again soon.
Peace and love! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't waste your money. I'm giving this product one star only because I can't give it a zero star rating.
I bought the white pigment to add to the clear CASTIN' CRAFT resin. All I can say is that the pigment did make the resin a solid white color, but the resin is garbage compared to other products available. I let the resin set for a full 24 hours before I removed my statue from the mold and it was still gummy. My second attempt I added extra catalyst to the mix and I had the same results. My third attempt gave me a casting that I could work with and paint, but I had to waste an enormous amount of time sanding the sculpture to make it usable. Also the CASTIN' CRAFT resin made a complete mess out of my mold every time I used it. It would take me almost an hour to clean the four different molds I used for the statue.
Soon after I attended the New York Comic Convention, and had a chance to speak with professional sculptor Clayburne Moore. As I described my problem with casting the sculpture he immediately stopped me and told me the CASTIN' CRAFT was a crappy product and was the cause of all of my problems. He recommended that I try SMOOTH-ON 310. I ordered a gallon of SMOOTH-ON 310 online and it worked perfectly, I never had another problem casting again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does exactly what it's advertised to do. I read all the reviews before I purchased this. I knew exactly what I was getting; I didn't expect the "deluxe" kit. The bottle cutter works exactly as advertised. It's simple and easy to adjust, and scoring the bottles takes just a few seconds.
My only suggestion is to ignore the whole candle-and-ice-cube approach. It takes too long, sometimes results in unwanted breakage, and poses safety concerns. The most effective method I've found us to heat water (I nuke it) to just below the boiling point, slowly pour it into the bottle to about a half inch above the score line, then immediately plunge the filled bottle into a bowl of ice water. The water needs to be very cold, and must cover the score line. The bottle should separate cleanly in about 10-15 seconds. I've successfully cut several dozen bottles this way since I got the Ephrem's cutter.
Don't heat the water to a hard boil; I found this caused vertical cracking.
Remember that many bottles are irregular, especially in their thickness, and many are subjected to all sorts of stresses before you empty and score them. They can crack due to that, rather than due to the cutting process. Don't blame the cutter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a continuous design... frame has large breaks every 6 inches. I bought this to frame a large map in my daughter's room, which I couldn't frame properly due to its size, and safety concerns with it hanging over her bed. I thought this tape would make it look less like a poster. This tape is not a continuous frame. Every few inches, there is a complete break in the pattern so it looks really cheap. If I had teh time and patience, I might consider cutting it at the breaks and placing the seams together... but what mother of two has time for that? Not this one...
It's so cheap that I have kept it, rather than returning it. It might come in handy for future craft projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
New to Mod Podge. I was relatively new to Mod Podge at the time of purchase, and like another reviewer said, this set is perfect for trying out different ones without wasting money/time/materials and having a big bottle of something that is just going to sit there. If you're new to Mod Podge, definitely try out this set.
Pro Tip:
The sparkle one is REALLY sparkly. What I did was thin it out a bit with matte Mod Podge. By itself, it's like semi-transparent. I love the sparkle one, but the amount of sparkle may not be necessary or wanted for some projects. So basically with the tip you could potentially get as much or as little sparkle your heart desires. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really good on the 2nd attempt. Had to return the first one. I like this glue gun quite a bit but am hesitant to give 5 stars.
I'm a long-time woodworker (40+ years) and often find that just a bit of hot glue is perfect so having one is a no-brainer. I've had a few and recently had one of those "cordless" ones that sat on a charging cradle. It worked for a couple of years but finally burned out. I stumbled across this during a search here on Amazon and decided to give it a go.
So this is my 2nd purchase of this gun. The first one I returned as defective because the trigger would stay depressed. No amount of Zoloft seemed to help. Kidding. :-) But seriously, it wouldn't return unless you pulled it back into place and so I sent it back and got another one. Lucky me, there was a coupon and so I got it for $10 off.
Now I'll confess that my shop tools tend more toward the Powermatic, Grizzly, Jet and Bosch and so on. Not a big B&D fan, but this tool has its merits to be sure. It is light, has a stable base, heats more quickly than I expected and maintains that heat through the life of the battery. The tip is good for fairly precise work. I mean, it's about as precise as one can expect for a tool that basically applies melted plastic in thick, gooey strings. And it's far more precise than any other gun I've used.
Also, the battery life is mostly acceptable. I find that just turning it off when not in use is a bit of a hassle so a couple of times I've found that it was fully discharged and had to wait to use it. Bummer. But I've found a 3rd party battery here (and have bought their clones for my Dewalt 18V and Milwaukee 12V tools) :<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/InnerTeck-Lithium-ion-20V-Rechargeable-Replacement-Battery-for-Black-Decker-LBXR2020-OPE-LB20-LBX20-LBXR20/dp/B01KVBUEDU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">InnerTeck Lithium-ion 20V Rechargeable Replacement Battery for Black & Decker LBXR2020-OPE LB20 LBX20 LBXR20</a>
I find that the charging time is at least a couple of hours so for me, I just try to charge it overnight when I can remember. Having a 2nd battery will solve that issue. Speaking of chargers, I'm not a huge fan of the little charger that comes with this product. It's okay, but it would have been nice to have something more like a dock than a little dongle to hang off of the battery. Just sayin...
So the reason for the 4 stars is that, although this one is working as expected, I don't know about long-term reliability given my experience with the first one. I'll update a month or so down the road but my initial feelings are that if you want a good cordless glue gun, this is one worth considering.
If you're a Ryobi user, they make one using their One+ system that has lots of great reviews. The bare tools is about $30 cheaper than this | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not waste your time/ money on this product. H there...please do not buy this under any circumstance....the sprayer/ nozzle is defective....I tried this twice ....the first time the nozzle did not produce any glitter spray despite repeated attempts and at times a clear malodorous substance kept leaking on to my fingers....the second time (a brand new can )the nozzle kept on spraying a malodorous liquid without any glitter and would not quit till the can was empty....on reading many reviews after this happened the defective nozzle has been a problem for many years and I guess a prominent company like Krylon could not be bothered to correct the problematic nozzle ....please save your money and your health( I am sure breathing the fumes from the leaking fluid is not good).....thank you for reading | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Use for sealed decorations, not something to be used for outdoors. This is the type of snow you can only use for a very specific setup. If you are using in a place with kids or pets....don't it will make a mess. The materials are easily separated and can create a storm of a mess which is not easily to clean. If the wind blows or a fan comes on, you are pretty much screwed.
The only use I think this is good for, is an enclosed and controlled environment, where nothing and no one will be interacting the "snow". Perhaps inside a giant plastic blowup snow globe (what some people put on their front lawns). I feel like a child could inhale this stuff, or a pet could choke on it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solid product. Read here to see how to fix loose slide bar. Solid product. As others have mentioned, the slide bar came very loose and was not acceptable. It seems like some people have slide bar problems while others don't. It was so loose that even if i just tilted the hole punch, the bar would slide, even without me having to apply any pressure. I fixed this problem by removing the bottom plastic covering, which exposed a tension piece that slightly bends upwards to hold the slide bar in place. I took a hammer and a blunt object and hammered the blunt object right in the middle of the tension piece with just a couple hits. This caused the tension piece to bend a little more so that it now applies more tension to the slide bar when the slide bar is inserted. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great transfer paper that you can get several uses out of. I ordered this for some vinyl projects I am working on as I only had a small amount of transfer paper left and didn't want to be caught short handed. It arrived quickly and I like the larger grids on it as I like doing larger wall vinyl cuttings and this is perfect for it. It is sticky, but with a good rubbing with a credit card it transfers well...and can be used again! I like recycling and this addressed my one concern over price vs contact paper...this works out to be a far better deal!. :)
Some folks have been rather negative of the product from what I read before ordering. However, I do have grids on mine, and I can see through the paper clearly when I transfer items. Wondering if someone might not have been using the backing instead of the transfer paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Interesting thin textured calligraphy paper with very little feathering and bleed through. This is is an interesting paper for the price. I will be using this paper to send letters to friends. I'm currently using a Zeebra G Nib with Deleter Manga ink. This isn't an ideal calligraphy setup but it works for my purposes of practicing using a dip pen more for creating art. I'm really impressed by the thinness of this paper. I also like the cream color. So far, feathering and bleed through have not been a problem. Others reviews have mentioned the texture of this paper as being a drawback. This paper does have a texture but in my opinion this isn't a drawback. This paper can work remarkably well with the correct nib, ink, and writing table. I view this paper as an intermediate calligraphy paper as it is missing lines and may prove difficult for a beginner to use who hasn't found the correct writing materials that work for them. More advanced users will expect a smoother writing surface. In conclusion, I believe this paper fills a useful niche in the calligraphy paper lineup. It's a wonderful everyday paper for for letter writing. It may be too difficult for beginners to use and not quite good enough for advanced users, but it has found a place in my paper collection as an every day correspondence paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lightweight, strong, effective. I bought these for my 90 year old mom. She is left-handed and arthritic so I thought these would be easy for her to use. They arrived today and after quilting with them for a couple hours I realized that I needed my own pair and had to order another. I have used traditional thread snippers for a few years. These are far superior. They are lighter and the gripping point is set back much farther than traditional snippers so you have much more leverage and they require less force to cut the threads. The blades are also cupped so I can get closer to the fabric and easily trim lots of small nubs on raw edge appliqu. And the titanium is pretty! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the flexibility as it's super easy to remove the . This mold is cute, but they're smaller than I initially anticipated. It is my fault for not really looking at the measurements before purchasing; however, they could have listed the measurements in inches than in centimeters. This mold is silicon and due to the high walls, they will flex and bow outward - this is not a defect, but something that is expected. This mold is more of a "liner" than a stand-alone mold and you will need to make/buy a rectangular box to keep it rigid and square. Personally, I love the flexibility as it's super easy to remove the soap when it's done; the more rigid the mold... the harder it is to remove the soap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The screw holding these together comes loose too easily + Warranty Update. The screw holding these together keeps coming loose and falling out. Then it'll finally fall out when you're not looking and you'll never find it again. I'd recommend not bothering with these and just getting the regular Gingher shears or even the lightweight bent trimmers.
Update: I decided to try contacting Gingher through their website for replacement screws for two pairs of these scissors. A few days went by without a response, so I didn't expect anything, but I was surprised to suddenly get a reply saying that they didn't have parts but they'd send out replacement scissors! So I was shocked that they actually stick by their lifetime warranty. Hopefully the screws stay on better now. I'd still recommend their other sturdier scissors over these, but their customer service brings my rating up to four stars from one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you're a crafting and don't have these, get some. Well, I am somewhat obsessed with crafting (my friends call me the craft queen lol), and when I saw these I HAD to have them! I, of course, have already done a little crafting with them. They're beautiful, well sliced pieces of wood that could be used for many different things. The ones I have pictured, I just drew little trees onto them with gel pens for my kiddos. I'll give them a spray with some sealant (so the pen won't rub off, just in case), and they'll be cute little keepsakes for them. Which brings me to my next point, the pen (and remember it's gel pen) didn't smear on the wood at all, and I touched them quite a bit putting them away and everything. I plan to paint some and do some other things on them as well. This is something that my craft supplies was definitely missing, and since they're completely blank, they can be whatever I want them to be! They were packaged well, and came right on time. When my supply is running low, you bet I'll be back to buy more of these! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
QUALITY Shears all the way. Wow. I love these shears. Nicely weighted, cuts through fabric like butter, a *high quality* pair of shears. I have been sewing for more than 50 years and I can say without reservation that these shears are perhaps the best I have used, and I bought these to replace a pair of shears I loved for many years. Very happy to have found these shears. Gingher is a new brand to me, but I took a chance, and the brand lives up to the great reviews it gets.
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Lovely Tools. I ordered these tools for polymer clay art work. The product was shipped quickly & packed well. It comes in a little vinyl/plastic thin case that opens up & rolls out so all your tools are viewable with a snap close. Which isn't fancy but nice for storage, as it rolls back up & takes up little space. Sharp tools have rubber ends over for protection-as they are very sharp points once rubber is removed. I was able to put rubber back on pretty easily-just need to do it slowly so it doesn't poke threw the rubber (rubber is thin & bendable). The weight of these tools are good-not too heavy, which is good when using them with detailed work. Weight is balanced pretty nicely. All the different ends sure come in handy when working on clay projects. The points are very good for working on small items or having to put dots or indents on clay mouths or eyes etc... So far I'm quite happy with these tools. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No Blade/Updated 3. I ordered this in Jan and just finally got a chance to use it and it does NOT have a blade on it. Just a piece of dull metal. And there isn't a blade replacement in the box. I will contact Gingher's customer service but I'm not impressed right now. Very disappointed that I'm going to have to wait to when the product should have been good to go out of the box.
I called Gingher the same day I left this review and they sent me two blades. They were not the Gingher blades however they were Fiskars. (Yes, I know they are the same company). I have not tried to put one on yet but they appear to be slightly larger than the Gingher's refill blade in the blue package. Hopefully they will fit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for pets. I purchase this big bag of googly eyes because I had a little accident. My wife had a very lazy labradoodle, he was very mellow and was all day just sitting at home.
One day I was late for work and forgot to close the door behind me, I got in the car and the pooch decided to go lei down behind my car. Usually he would just move when he heard the engine, but this time I reversed so fast, that the poor bastard didn't had a chance to get out of the way. Needless to say he didn't make it.
In my panic I stashed the body in my trunk, to hide it while I tough of something (my wife love the furry bastard, and would be devastated) During my lunch hour I took him to a taxidermist, who did a great job unfortunately he had to reconstruct much of the head, but he had to use glass eyes, which gave it a cold dead stare.
He always had a goofy look in his eyes, so I thought the glass eyes wouldn't cut it. I found these online and decided they were perfect, especially since I could shift them every now and then with different sizes so he didn't always looked the same.
My clever ruse worked like a charm, I would pin small eyes in the morning, then change them through out the day, even mix and match different size eyes, so he looked like he was squinting or looking sideways. Unfortunately one day my wife noticed that the dog didn't blink (he almost never did, because I use to bake him when I smoke weed), but after a few days wen't by she had to noticed this and became suspicious.
Anyway,Im trying to locate some eyes that might look like they're blinking, maybe those doll eyes that close depending on the position, or hologram eyes, but aside from this little defect, this googly eyes are great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, good ergonomics. I bought a Flexcut detail knife for my girlfriend, who had expressed an interest in learning to whittle. I was pretty impressed with the blade and the shape and comfort of the handle- enough so that I ordered a few more Flexcut knives for myself to compliment my small set of carving knives. These are made from a very hard spring steel, and once sharpened (they arrive that way) generally need only regular stropping to keep a razor sharp edge. Flexcut makes a very good stropping/polishing compound as well as a couple of food strops, but you can of course make your own, as I did, by gluing a strip of thick leather (a piece of an oid belt is ideal) to a strip of similarly sized wood. Take a few strokes every time you sit down to carve and this blade will last a long time.
This knife by itself is ideal for whittling small figures and pieces from twigs and other green wood. If you're interested in working on larger pieces, or sculpting basswood, get the two- or three-knife whittling sets. The three knife set is a particularly good deal, as it's only about six dollars more than the two knife set and includes a very useful blade for slicing and deep cuts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Virtually Puppy-proof. I have an old worn out leather couch for the dogs. The puppy decided to ensure the couch maintained the worn out look by ripping a few holes through the leather. I placed a a large MastaPlasta repair patch across these holes. The puppy tried to rip the patch up but could not do it. Of course this made her decide to create another hole in the leather so I had to order another patch. I highly recommend the MastaPlasta repair patch. It is simple to use - just peel and stick. The glue is very strong so it is difficult to remove. This patch is great for people like me who have no plans to purchase another couch until absolutely necessary. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Will not erase. Purchased for transferring images to bristol board for ink drawings - outlines very nicely, sure, but literally impossible to fully erase off paper (was under the impression that marks would be fully-erasable since it is graphite). Yes, when I say impossible to erase [on paper] I really do mean impossible... even if you are barely using any pressure you can be sure that faint lines will remain after multiple attempts of vigorous erasing. Probably not practical to use if you are painting over with very thin layers or light shades either. Personally would not purchase again, and would recommend looking anywhere else if you are trying to transfer an image to paper for a pencil or ink drawing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mightier Than Most. Literally one of the best glue guns I have ever owned. I create miniature luxury art headpieces for ball jointed dolls (BJDs - there really is a niche for everyone!) and my little blue Surebonder (I named it Krull) is the most ride or die reliable glue gun ever to have had the misfortune of belonging to me. It's able to reach into the teeny tiny places of my art pieces AND do it without dripping oozy glue mess all over the place. Precision is what the Surebonder detailed gun provides, as well as sturdy high-quality craftsmanship, and hands down the best durability out there.
Krull (surebonder mini) is one salty S.O.B...it has been used and abused worse than a workhorse. It's a daily occurrence to hear:
''Oops! I left you on again for how many days!?" (Hah hah, jokes on you, I NEVER turn it off)
and
"Dang! This is the 1,945,386,612th time I've Hulk dropped you onto concrete!"
I'm the first one to admit that I have a tendency to be rough on my tools, but this guy has taken my abuse, spat on it, and taunted me to "bring it, that didn't even tickle!". Forget about all those other mini glue guns if you're a serious maker of stuff and things (and/or just absentminded too). The Surebonder h-195 mini detailed glue gun is salty as hell and doesnt know the meaning of quitting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comes out pretty quickly, some will gush out right away when . Comes out pretty quickly, some will gush out right away when you open it (most when new but still on subsequent uses). I just let whatever comes onto a piece of foil (about a quarter dollop for me) then used a toothpick to apply. Acetone on a soaked q-tip (don't want flyaway cotton bits) was perfect for clean up while the glue is still wet. I missed a few bits and had to clean them when it was drier, it did clean up but took more acetone and effort so work and clean quickly.
I used it primarily for replacing earring backs with nickle free ones. I let the glue dry for 24 hours before using and have had no issue with wearing them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp, Precision Scissors. I had these identical scissor and used them for about ten years without issue. My mother asked me to help her
trim her puppy and after using them for that they dulled down quite a bit so I designated them for lesser
purposes and purchased a new one.
Be warned the tips of these are extremely sharp and pointed and they should not be used for trimming pets,
by children, etc.. However any adult needing an ambidextrous scissor with a 1-3/4" cut for anything requiring
precision these are unbeatable.
I didn't price compare as the price appeared reasonable for Friskars. I would not use any other brand of scissors
for any reason. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Someone with a brain writing a review. This can does exactly what it's suppose to. It's made to fool the eyes which it does perfectly, nobody is going to look at this can and think its something else unless somehow they already know. Even though it's made to fool the eyes it feels just as heavy as the actual drink, but not really like theres liquid in it. It conceals odor really good, after the source of the odor is no longer in the can, the smell lingers. Can't blame the can though any container would reek after storing the stanky stank. I also almost forgot to mention, pop this moth@fuck@ in the fridge and itll be cold like a real drink for a decent amount of time, enough time to drive somewhere and it stay cold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the price. Ordered these for sculpting and they work just fine. I'm still laughing at the one review that was like 'omg they're made in china~!'. Under 3$, free shipping, of course they're made in china....
However, being made in china, they are actually nice little tools. The handles are ok, not mirror polished but not rough and splintery, and the tips are all polished sufficiently that they don't grab or scratch. The ball ends seem uniform and a good selection of diameters.
The only possible complaint might be that one end (largest diameter single ended tool) is set at an angle in the handle. For 3$ made in china tools, typing that 'complaint' cost more than the set of tools....
Do you get splinters holding them? No.
Can you make lines (are the tips polished and uniformly round)? Yes.
Would you buy them again? Yes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great transparent plastic, not available in stores. A Good source for the elusively rare transparent plastic. This stuff is hard to find, I tracked it down in order to make transparent prop parts and the visor for a costume helmet.
Be warned, if you want to maintain the transparency and be able to see through it, you can't paint it. Even with transparent paint, most of them will not set right; as most are for glass or will require baking or heat for best effect, and melting this plastic is a good way to ruin your project. a Method may exist to do it, but it eluded me when I attempted it.
additionally--measure twice cut once. Gluing this back together--even with clear Hot Glue is tenuous at best for the same reason.painting is a hassle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great multiple purpose glue. Bought first for dishwasher tine caps but quickly discovered that a dab of the glue alone was an excellent protection for the tines without the caps when I ran short of caps. Later I found use in repairs for my kids poorly made Ed Hardy sneakers. Shortly after that the pool vacuum filter bag got repaired to stronger than new condition with it. Right after that I used it while installing a new faucet when then the brand new pop up drain cap just popped off since the only part that was staplers steel was the cap the part needed to be glued rather then snap fit. Lots of use and the tube is only half empty. Good to have around. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simply superb. I purchased this hobby knife because my old hobby knife was simply destroyed, it still cut but it was very dull and old. I got this package today and WOW, I instantly got on my computer to write this review. This knife is phenomenal, especially for the price! The blade is VERY sharp, I literally ran it across my skin casually and it just sliced through like nothing (not trying to cut myself simply seeing how sharp the blade was). It comes with 5 replacement blades (not the assortment pictured), the replacement blades are #11.
The blade has a rubberized grip and a hexagonal end (to prevent rolling), this knife is absolutely phenomenal and I highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Already appreciate my NEVERknead. I've noticed at age 67 that conditioning polymer clay with my favorite Atlas machine is more stressful on my hands than when I started working with polymer about ten years ago. Though I've only had the NEVERknead a short time, I've used it quite a bit already to pre-condition harder clays in my inventory, and then I can more easily run them through my Atlas. Some clayers tell me to just get a motor for my Atlas, but I find the noise very disruptive to my creative process. So I'm now considering my NEVERknead as both a pre-conditioning tool and a preventive device to save wear and tear on my hands, so I can continue to work in polymer for many more years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love Snazaroo face paint and have used it many times . I love Snazaroo face paint and have used it many times in the past. I bought this for a cosplay my 4-year-old son was doing, as Mettaton Ex from the video game Undertale. Mettaton is a robot, and has silver metal pieces on his otherwise white face.. Just as high quality and easy-to-use as all the other Snazaroo face paint I've used, my only real complaint is that .. it doesn't look very silver. My daughter used Snazaroo Clown White for her Sans (a skeleton, also from Undertale) cosplay, and I also painted most of my son's face in the same shade, except for the metallic pieces on the side... I couldn't tell a difference between the Clown White and Metallic Silver. Perhaps it would be more obvious if I layered it on thicker, or used less water, or maybe if he didn't have such naturally pale skin. If you really want silver, I recommend you get it and try it out for yourself.. but be warned that it may just look white!
Ease of Use : Most Snazaroo face paint is much like watercolor paint. You have to apply water and mix it in to use it. It's very easy to use, though! I stored some paintbrushes in a bottle of water for quick touch-ups during the convention, and it was easy to just whip out the paint, get out one of the paintbrushes, and apply on-the-spot.
How does it look? Not streaky or smudgy, unless you botch the touch ups too badly. It can come off when you eat or drink, and needs touched up after meals.
How does it feel? Not too heavy, it dries smooth and not at all oily or sticky. My 4-year-old was able to tolerate having it on his face all day, so I think most people could.
I highly recommend Snazaroo in general, just not this particular shade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very thin for changing table but does have alternate uses. This is very thin paper - tissue paper, see-through thin - and would likely just barely work on a changing table without ripping, depending on how cooperative the baby is. While it does have a slightly slippery surface, it is not thick enough to repel spills or leaks but would provide a clean surface and protection from touching the table.
I have an entirely different use for this paper. I use thin white paper to line the bottom of the cage for my handicapped parakeet. Because he has trouble perching, he spends lots of time on the bottom, which I have padded and then covered with paper. Newspaper rubs off on his feathers and gives him a dingy look, so I buy rolls of white paper. I took a chance that this would be thick enough for him and it is. It does not rip and he stays clean and free of newsprint. He is a happy budgie. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely Awful. My daughter just got this as a Christmas gift. The elastic bands have to be stretched out before you are supposed to use them (What child wants to sit there and stretch out a bunch of bands before even getting to set up the loom!?) and even after they're stretched they still they fly off the loom as soon as you start trying to weave them because the pegs are ridiculously short and nothing there to help them stay on. The plastic hook thing is pitiful and catches on the bands as you try to grab them because of the plastic break away on its top. My 6 year old and I couldn't get the bands to stay on. At first she thought it was funny but we couldn't get past the first few rows and she has set it aside. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works. I bought this set for doing fine detailed pencil drawing. Although it came with 6 different tips, I only use the smallest tip to create an emboss into the paper, which when covered with a layer of graphite, protects the embossed line and thus creates a white line, perfect for wisps of white hair, or fur, etc.
I was scared at first that the smallest still wouldn't be small enough, but I'm glad that I got it since the rounded tip protects the paper from otherwise cutting or tearing. The smallest one is small enough that when covered with graphite it still gives you a nice approx. 3mm line which was good enough.
Only problem I had is one of the tips were loose and just fell out, but that was easily fixed with some super glue.
Overall, if anyone is looking for a set for pencil emboss, then this does the job. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beyond hand protection I recommend their leather strop with Gold polishing compound and the . This is a knife for the serious whittler, be sure to have the correct hand protection for this knife is more than razor sharp out of the box. Beyond hand protection I recommend their leather strop with Gold polishing compound and the leather carry case. Had one issue with the detail blade sticking when trying to open, almost slit my hand open, took a jewelers diamond file to the Tang of the blade to round out the edge just a little (very little) and the blade open to my liking much better. I have had this knife only 2 days and have carved out 3 moderate projects for Christmas gifts already and has become my favorite whittling / carving knife already, I have been woodworking, carving and whittling for over 50 years and up till now my main blades have been my Keen Kutter barrow and my Old Timer stockman knives. I highly recommend this knife for any whittler that is ready to start doing some real whittling and carving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Completely NOT What You'd Expect from a Pro-Quality Tool. <div id="video-block-R1KTDEYEJHT3ZN" 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/C1XoQbSw09S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91rbvqKmfGS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Totally UN-IMPRESSED! I purchased this relatively pricey glue gun to replace the junky old ten dollar gun that I've been using for years. I expected there to be a night and day difference. I was totally wrong.
This gun not only drips like crazy, the mechanism that's supposed to regulate the flow of glue does nothing. I actually find myself pulling out my old cheap-o gun and using that just to avoid the hassle of having to work with this "upgraded" glue gun. I am at a loss for words as to how a $70+ glue gun gets out performed by a low end, dollar-store glue gun.
And it's certainly not the quality of the glue that I'm running through it because I am using top quality glue. Just to see if that was the issue, I tried glue from literally five different manufacturers including the brands made by the maker of the gun itself and I had the same disappointing experience with every type of glue.
It's possible that I got a dud but honestly, I cant see how that would be the case, as there are very few moving parts to this gun. The time that it takes to heat up to proper temperature is average to say the least - about three to four minutes. In that time you can expect a nice big glob of glue to spill out under the tip.
During operation, I tried it with the flow rate dial cranked all the way down, in the middle and wide open and I saw little to no difference in flow whatsoever. I will add some pictures to this review but you'll need to watch the video to properly see what is going on with this unit.
I would have returned this item in a heartbeat but I'm past the return window. I had so much confidence in the units quality that I never tested it when it first arrived and waited until I had a project that required the use of the gun (my mistake).
If any of you have had good experiences with this unit, please do let me know. If it turns out that I did just receive a lemon then I will do my very best to get it replaced by either Amazon or the manufacturer.
I hope this review is helpful to you and if it is, please click the "like" button, as it helps me to gain credibility for my reviews which are ALWAYS unbiased and honest! Thanks for reading and I hope that you all have better luck than I did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product! Arrived quickly, lathers well, has a nice earthy scent. The Goats Milk Soap ingredients are natural and leave your skin feeling soft. I used mine as a soap base and added essential oils, activated charcoal, shea butter etc. depending on what soap I was making and it worked perfect as a soap base. There is a good lather from the lye and it takes in the smells really well and mixes wonderfully. The soap comes in two large blocks and I cut off however much I needed. I like that each large block is wrapped individually so that I can use the first half and then the second, without worrying about wrapping up the other because I opened the package. I added a picture below of the soap that I made using essential oils, and adding herbs from the garden. -Brooke | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stunning Color. I am just starting out with soap making so I decided to try this product to give my soaps some spice. I love how smooth they are and how vivid the color comes out. They mixed super easily with a whisk and they made beautiful solid colored blocks as well as swirls in my soaps. The samples came in little baggies, which I wasn't expecting since the picture shows jars, and this resulted in having a hard time dipping the product from the baggies and trying not to tear the bags. Overall, I would give this product a 5star rating because they definitely met my expectations and they are just stunning colors! I received this product at a discounted price in return for my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super shiny and very easy to add glam to dyi greeting cards. I have this brand of foil in lots of different colors, including the Gold Leopard print. It's super shiny and easy to use. I use the toner/laminator method, and sometimes I don't get complete coverage on my papercrafts, but all in all, I'm very pleased with this product. I'm kind of new to papercrafting, but I love how I can enhance my homemade greeting cards with foil to give them a very professional, non-homemade, appearance. I use a Brother laser printer, and a 3M laminator, and this method works pretty well for most applications. I do notice that the foil sometimes does not adhere perfectly to areas of large print, but as long as I use more intricate, detailed print, the foil performs beautifully! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the price. This is a small gun. That makes it easy to use in your hand, doesn't take up much room on the work mat, and it's really easy to store in the craft box (or bag).
Since it's so small, it seems a little bit "tippy" when you put it down. The little stand seems flimsy too. But even though it seems tippy, it hasn't actually fallen over. It really does sit the way it's supposed to. When you first start using it, every time you put it down you're going to hesitate and watch it to make sure it doesn't tip over because it just seems like it's going to. But after using it for several hours, it hasn't tipped over yet so once you get used to that, it is great.
It does not drip or make "stringies" -- at least not with the sticks we use (and we bought inexpensive 100 pack sticks so if it works with them, it should handle any thing.
What a handy little glue gun! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm not impressed, Fiskars. The best thing about these scissors is the price: currently under seven dollars, for two pairs. Definitely not performance or precision scissors, they're about 75% recycled plastic (including the hinges) that does not fit together as well as other, better materials. The other 25% is the short stainless steel blades, not perfectly aligned (warped), with reasonably sharp edges, but a dull, 'dirty' finish. The 'titanium coating' is... questionable (no details given, and every other coating I've come across is slightly gold in color). One pair even had a bunch of 'stuff' on it, especially in the hinges, which will not totally wash off and could be the 'titanium coating' improperly applied. Larger pair is awkward, won't quite allow two fingers in grip for better control. Did I mention that you get two pairs of scissors for under seven dollars, though? Meh. I'm not impressed, Fiskars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for beginners. We were missing the scent blocks in this set. Nice green color. The wax is in small beads and the bag arrived broken with the small wax beads spilling all over. The thermometer attached to the side of the pot just perfectly, but wasn't long enough to reach into the wax and had to be manually held to take the temperature. The pouring and setting all went fine. The wicks went pretty well, but the wax did not pull away from the sides of the mold as they said and our candles were stuck in the mold till my daughter had the great idea of putting them in a vat of hot water to loosen the wax enough to get them out. Nice that most of the candle making stuff you need is there, but probably not the best for first timers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Description of the size of the leaves for this item . Description of the size of the leaves for this item is deceiving. It describes "postage stamp" size, but the individual leaves are tiny. Largest one measures only 1/2 inch tip to stem. Width is 2/8 to 3/8". The other 2 are only 2/8 to 3/8 inches. The 4 slender leaves/stems on the outside are barely 1/8 inch wide. Had I known they were this small, I would have gotten a much larger size.
Adding to my original comments, after having this punch for a few months, I've been pretty disappointed in it. It requires a lot of pressure to punch with it (two hands or lean over it on a table), and it's almost impossible to punch 65lb card stock. Save your money and buy a different brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard to get it to work in the cuttlebug. I love how big the 5x7 darice embossing folder is. My only issue is that it doesn't work very well in my cuttlebug (it's not the usually sandwich for an embossing folder). Apparently it's a bit thicker than the cuttlebug brand embossing folders. I tried to emboss using the usual sandwich and it was so tight that I thought I would break my machine. I removed one of the B plates and make a chipboard shim and it embossed perfectly. Someone suggested using a C plate to emboss darice folders, but I don't have one yet so I can't comment on that. I'm otherwise very happy with this product but I figured it's worth mentioning so that people are aware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent ship, not perfectly "new. The order shipped faster than expected, and I was able to pick it up at my local post office one day before scheduled delivery. Upon opening the box, there was a bubble-bag filler so the tools would not move around, which was great. The set was a full 12pc, as expected. However, the case was dirty, smelled like mold and had holes all over it. The tools were a little bit dirty, as if they had been used once, but overall in good condition. Once I wash and air everything out, should be good to go. If they can do something about the odor and storage conditions, I may order from this seller again.
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Don't believe the positive reviews - just plain doesn't work. Lousy. I don't know where the positive reviews are coming from but I can only assume they are from either the company, people who benefited from leaving a review or people who had blind luck. Sure this will lightly etch the outside of the bottle but it won't make a uniform etch around the bottle. Even if you are able to do so the etch isn't enough for it to break cleanly. Wasted a lot of time and bottles before I realized the product just doesn't work. I should've been worried when the instructions weren't even grammatically correct, but I trudged on anyway. Amazon, please stop carrying this junk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Interesting, but expensive. I purchased this because I heard about paper made from stone and was curious. It is very smooth to the touch. Writing on it is hard to describe, because depending on what you are writing with and how you write will affect the feel you get. Personally, it's unique but too darn expensive for what I need paper for, to just make notes. So I gave it 3 stars because at this price point I don't see it being my go to paper for jotting down notes and I find using a sharp point pencil on it gives me the sensation of it grabbing at times, something I don't want when expecting a smooth writing experience. With pens, the feedback is much smoother. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
dissapointed in the service. I ordered these tiles with the understanding (based on the reviews) that the distribution of letters is off. I also saw the review, however, that someone was able to contact the seller to get the few remaining letters she needed.
The tiles themselves are fine...one or two had letters way off center and many have some of the black flaking off but nothing a Sharpie can't fix. I realized once I got into my project that I was missing 5 letters and tried to find a smaller package at a local craft store but they did not match the dark grain patterns in these tiles. I emailed the seller asking if I could purchase the specific letters I need and got a canned response about how they cannot guarantee distribution of letters or send individual tiles but they thanked me for my "understanding". I guess I will be using the backs of the leftover tiles and a lot more sharpie. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The actual blades and holding tools are very useful and seem pretty well built. The actual blades and holding tools are very useful and seem pretty well built. The twist-locks don't seem to hold the blades as securely as one would hope for such sharp blades - the red-handled tool is especially bad about this.
The storage box is pretty nicely built but the blade holders and tool holders are just flimsy plastic which does not seem to want to stay in the storage box. This is particularly worrying since one of the blade holders happens to hold a dozen blade tips and likes to fall out of the top of the box.
Additionally, the magnetic strip on the blade holding plastic is very poorly attached to the plastic.
With these two flaws together, you end up opening up the box and having either the blade holder and blades fall out on you, or the magnetic strip with all of its blades fall out on you, and I'm honestly not sure which is more terrifying given how well these blades can cut. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Finger holes too small for my thumb. I had been looking for a pair of scissors with curved blades for trimming threads on quilts without risking cutting into the fabric. I'd seen someone online using a pair of scissors that looked just like the photo on Amazon's webpage. Unfortunately, Amazon's photo doesn't do a good job of showing the size of the scissors in comparison to someone's hand. My hands are not abnormally large (wear a men's M or L glove) but the finger holes in the scissors were too small to get my thumb into.
The scissors may be OK for someone with small hands but I didn't bother to open them, I just returned them and will resume my search. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO sad-- I bought these scissors because they looked like such a great invention. SO sad-- I bought these scissors because they looked like such a great invention. The magnet works great, and we stuck them on the side of the fridge which was great as well-- we don't have a whole lot of space here. We got to try a few of the functions (bottle opener, something else) when I tried one night to CUT (using the SCISSORS function) a bag of veggies open. No dice. We tried other stuff. These Multi-Purpose Kitchen Scissors won't CUT stuff. And I mean normal, easy stuff--- paper, plastic, parsley. And not just stuff starting with P, either. Back to the drawing board, I guess, for the inventor, unless we got a bad pair. No way to tell-- I'm not taking another chance on them. Got my $$ back from Amazon with no trouble though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
takes practice. I love this stuff. I use it for my jewelry pieces. I heard several complaints in other reviews, but most of it is just tweaking. I use this on top of printed images on wood, as well as glass and metal settings. The drying time is much longer than it says. I leave my 1x1 inch pieces to cure for 3 days, and I live in a dry climate. I noticed when I made a batch when it was cold outside it took a bit longer to cure. I personally don't mind the curing time because I get awesome results. A couple of people said it would not dome like resin. It does, but if you use too much it will cave slightly in the middle. It takes a bit of trial and error to get the right amount. I have tried diamond glaze and hated it in comparison. It was too thin to control properly and the bubbling is insane. With this I get a couple bubbles here and there, but they are easy to remove with a pointed paper blending tool ( the ones used to blend pencil drawings). I also hold a flashlight over every piece. That is the easiest way to find the bubbles. I personally love this stuff, and I have gotten tons of compliments on how professional my pieces look. If you want professional quality results it's going to take practice, bottom line. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pray you don't get the spool I did. Never thought I'd say this but actually worse than the calf lace you find at Tandy. I had to buy on a rush order and found Springfield. I loved the color options and it made me proud to buy an American made product.
Unfortunately, the spool I got was so dry and weathered, even after conditioning, the lace would snap with even the slightest tug. The lace was non-uniform in thickness and frayed. At best, with pampering, I was able to do 4-8 stitches before the lace would snap and I would have to tie back in. I bought this product expecting it would lower my build time when in reality, it greatly increased the amount of hours lacing due to breaks. I like to keep my materials in the USA but this was an eye opener. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I haven't actually tried this product. But I have to rate it something and I don't want to go great or horrible since I haven't tried it. The reason I want to put a review now is to let others know that there is an alternative made by the same company and hopefully save someone else the hassle of getting this if what they want is the other, which I wasn't even aware of until this came in the mail. It says in the insert that this product in particular is made for items you want to secure for long-term use in hard, non-porous cases or shelves. What I need is something I can use repeatedly because I have miniatures that I want to put in two small wall curios made of wood, and I don't have enough to fill all the spaces yet. So I'm looking at moving things around when I find more things to put in them plus the wood is non-porous. Also in the insert it says if this is what you want, they recommend The Original QuakeHold! Museum Putty-for items that are more frequently used/moved. (it doesn't mention porous vs. non-porous surfaces, however.) I am going to try to exchange this product for that one instead, but wanted to put this out there for anyone else who was looking for what I'm looking for to save them to hassle and expense of getting the wrong thing for them and getting the right one the first time-I sure wish I'd had this to read when I was looking! I will probably come back and change the rating and update once I get all that done, I just wanted to put this out here now for anyone else who comes along researching in the meantime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EK Success Cutterpede Straight Edge Paper Trimmer, Pink. After having tried several Fiskar cutters, and researching other trimmers I decided to give this one a try. I am very happy with the way this one performs. I admit that there are still some times that the paper seems to waunder but realize it's usually operator error, and not this cutter(this only happens when I'm in a real hurry and not paying attention!). I love that this has several types of cutting edges that are very simple to change and pack with you on crops, and retreats. I highly recommend this cutter. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 star is because I believe everything can be improved. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. Great color matching. I am only half way through my project. Right now it looks like a 'nailed it' meme. HOWEVER, this stuff is great! I worried that the colors would be off, but I used the chart that came with the colors and was able to match it perfectly. I'm repairing my 'leatherette' seats in my car. The most important thing is to do your prep work ahead of time! I started with gaping holes. I filled them with padding, covered them with the fabric (provided). I also used a different product called VLP to glue down all of the flaps (that stuff is great too). Then, I used masking tape around the edges. Unfortunately, I left the loose seams going across some areas and they are looking chunky. I should have just cut them out all together. My final outcome might not look like the spec photos, but I'm very happy with it anyway. Since the color match is so great, my repairs just kind of blend in. If you have a large project, buy multiples. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's shape and bake and I helped. Doesn't dry out, very workable. A little softer than traditional clay and a very VERY mild odor. Smells like a new CD, for those of you who know what that smells like. Ahh the era before MP3s! Color is uniform and the compound is smooth. The texture is the same through and through.
I've not baked it to see how it finishes, but intend to keep it as is for making temporary molds for wax and cold liquid metals. In this regard it does not preform well. Being quite soft, the material wants to fold in on itself and collapse on even the smallest project. Structured supports are required.
But for art projects that kids and adults both enjoy, this stuff is tops.
One star off because I've not baked it, and because it doesn't work well for what I need. But that's my fault, not the compound. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
ProudBody belly cast. I am so upset with this company that I don't know where to start...Of course I saw the nice gold/bronze picture and wanted to do the same one. First of all...this is beyond messy. Second of all my mom and husband did it and took us 2-3 hours to do it. Then the kit wasn't enough and had to buy more and try to finish the piece. A week later I used the smoother and DESTROYED the piece--again not enough. I had my contractor using his heavy duty plaster to try to save the piece. Not successful. At 39.5 weeks and desperate I met a belly cast artist and found his pictures on the proudbody belly cast. I wonder if this company is copying professional artists pictures and using it to promote their own product and deceiving customers. I wasted my money and my time with this company...and BTW if you can get it right, the kit it will be only enough for the belly, forget about all the nice smooth shine pictures with arm, hand and shoulder and I heard the cast won't last you more than a year... I wonder if all the 5 star reviews I've seen on amazon are made by the company as well...I have not seen ONE picture of the belly cast from a reviewer... and you won't see my belly cast because it's in the garbage already. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love these. I love this washi tape! I use washi tape all the time for all different projects. I am always searching for new and interesting washi tape that is good quality. First, these washi tapes were exactly as described. They are gorgeous! They are sparkly without the sparkle rubbing off. I have found it to be difficult to find nice, sparkle or glittery tape that is decent. They also are just the right thickness. Not too thin that they tear and shred and not too thick that they are bulky on a project. Like I shared earlier, I use these tapes on a multitude of projects. The most recent being I use them in my weekly planner just for visual interest and to help break down the different parts of the day. I tested this tape out on it immediately and fell in love! I did receive a discount on these tapes in exchange for an honest review. This review is honest and I do highly recommend these tapes. I'll probably order more to store for Christmas crafts as these are just perfect for it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
fun as a novelty item, gets annoying. Where can I start on this product. Its fun at first, but gets annoying quickly when you want the lights off, but are playing a game where you need to push an analog stick for more than 5 seconds.
Now, I have a LOT of knowledge on LED's and circuitry. It would not be hard to integrate an on off switch on this do you don't need to run into that problem.
Now, onto the build of the product. The circuit boards are built well, but choosing such a stiff wire to connect the LED boards to the controller board is just a horrible idea.
They drain the controller battery quickly, some colors faster than others as it takes higher voltage for some colors (white as an example)
I am not sure if this was just my unit, but when the controller would get below 2 bars on the power if you hold the select button the led's would flash violently, and when trying to cycle colors the other thumb stick would very faintly flash.
Like I said, its a neat novelty item, but trust me, it gets annoying quick, good thing its cheap, or I would be mad.
All that being said, when I first got it, it was cool. So I will give it 3 out of 5 middle of the road.
It would be a lot easier to just get clear thumbsticks, some resistors and 3mm LED's of your choice of color and wire it all up with a switch on the bottom. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for kids of almost any age. Our kids (young teens) like using this to make bracelets and necklaces in a variety of styles that look great but are made of rubber bands. I've heard two stories now about who created this and I'm pretty sure that there are multiple versions of these looms made by different parties, but this one was reportedly created by a Chinese couple here in the US who were making bracelets for income, expanded the business and ultimately created this loom for sale and became wealthy, the American Dream.
In any case, I am thrilled when our kids take time to craft something instead of staring catatonically at a video game, etc., and they make attractive and interesting stuff that I'm actually very happy to wear. These looms and their bracelets, etc., are currently very popular with kids across a wide range of ages. Too detailed for me but most kids love this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good value, large repairs will not look like brand new leather. Used on my black vinyl Ashley Furniture sofa that began cracking with light/moderate wear, leaving gashes of white material exposed. If you're not familiar with the brand, it isn't bottom of the line, but isn't anywhere near the top, so I was on the fence about whether to even attempt a repair on the thin, prematurely brittle material. My choices were to either put an adhesive patch over the whole area (super classy) or try this product. I ***followed the instructions*** and applied several thin coats, which dried much faster than the 4-6 hours the directions advised. I also applied the repair material over the surrounding area where the cracks were likely to spread. My sofa now has a visible repair that looks much better than before and has stopped cracking. To get better results, I would need to 1. start out with a better sofa and 2. apply this product when the cracks were much smaller.
Seller support is very good and you will receive emails explaining how to properly use the product. If you don't use it properly, don't be surprised if you wind up with a sticky mess. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
worthless on plastic, styrofoam and glass. Worthless bonding product if I could give less than a start I would. 3 things, plastic baggie, just to see how solid a bond, after a minute of the light it started curing and when cured it did not adhere to either piece of plastic. So I tried styrofoam and glass, zip after a minute of useing the light it never attached it is just junk. These companies ought to be sued for this type of junk. Glass maybe not ... but plastic and foam not even a moment of repair. Do not waste your money. Ventilation HA it is such a small tip dispenser glasses maybe that is the secret wearing glasses makes it bond. just the French word for trash ... garbage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Double check the size if you aren't used to the metric system of measurement. It seems like a great product but it is very small.
I don't fault the seller for this at all, now that I look at their photos I can see they really did try to show the real size. This was a total mistake on my part, but maybe my review will help others take a better look at the size before purchase.
So for anyone else who has gotten used to seeing all measurements in inches, the measurements are in centimeters. (There are about 2.5 centimeters in an inch).
I'm planning on keeping it and just putting it to a different use than I intended when I thought the size was in inches. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's a manual pair of scissors with five blades, not a powered shredder. Short Version.
Does this product allow one to shred/slice paper products manually?
YES.
Long Version.
When one uses Shredder Scissors, the effort is spread out over five sets of blades, so one doesn't get as strong a cut as with a single set of blades. A good way to use these Shredder Scissors is to cut a few inches in one direction (ex: north/south) then cross-cut in the other direction (ex: east/west) to make the pieces as small as possible. Material on occasion will get stuck between the blades, but it's easy to push/tap out this material or use the provided Comb cleaning tool. I have a previous pair of Shredder Scissors from years ago, and all I have ever done is push/tap the pieces out. Shredder Scissors are particularly useful for things that might get stuck in a powered shredder. Plus these scissors are portable and inexpensive, so can keep an extra pair in a desk drawer or wherever a powered shredder is not available.
I tried these Westcott scissors on three different materials - paper, a padded shipping envelope, and a credit card.
1) Discount Store Legal Paper folded over twice (aka: 4 thin sheets).
Easily slices this to bits. A few cuts north/south, then re-cut the same area east/west, and it's confetti.
2) Padded shipping envelope.
Labels glued to padded bubble envelopes get tangled in my powered shredder, so I prefer using Shredder Scissors on these labels. For a good test, I cross-cut the label while still attached to the intact envelope, so was cutting both the front and rear of the envelope. Took some effort, but it did the job. I closed the scissors and pushed out the excess material between the blades. One or two pieces of glued label were still stuck, but the Little Red Comb got those out. Comb also worked on my old pair with the blue handles.
3) Old credit card.
Tried pressing down, but could only notch the edge of the card. Tried the older pair of Shredder Scissors with the same results. I dropped the card in a powered shredder.
Other info.
I saw several different varieties for sale on Amazon, but the odd thing is that every last one appeared to have close to 50% positive reviews and 50% critical reviews. Since all the products seem rated about the same (50/50) I narrowed down the selection by style of handle, construction, and fast shipping. A black handle would have been ideal, but the red Westcott won out as it was Prime eligible. The packaging lists these scissors as Light (duty) and suggests cutting Paper, Photos, Ribbons,and Receipts - no mention of Credit Cards. If the blades ever need tightening, looks like hex is used rather than a standard screwdriver.
-1 star as handle is red, not black. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice set to try lettering. I am giving the Prismacolor Premier Beginner Hand lettering set 5 stars and will assume than the instruments will last. As a former art teacher, I have used Prismacolor products for years and found them good. I ordered this set because I was curious about it.
There are seven instruments in this case. There are two drawing pencils included, a 2 H and a 2 B. The 2 B has a nice even soft graphite which is great for darker lines and shading. The 2 H is more like a lighter number 2 pencil. There are 3 fine point markers. One has a floppy brush like fine point to make a line which appears brushed, another is a typical fine point black marker and the third has a medium sized chisel point which can be used to do Old English or Calligraphy type writing; with some practice and a guide. There is a larger marker with a large chisel point on one end and a medium fine point on the other end. The last tool is a kneaded eraser which can be used to erase graphite and then kneaded ( like Silly Putty) to clean it. There is an instruction pamphlet which is very minimal at best.
All of these tools seem to work very well and it will make a nice set for someone who has an interest and some ability in lettering or drawing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
read product reviews before purchase and everything was looking pretty good. Well. I always read product reviews before purchase and everything was looking pretty good. Well, maybe my order is just "that one" because I am not impressed with this at all. The pellets melt well and all, but hello horribly wretched, foul burning rubber, chemical smell. The stench overpowered any of the precious essential oil I used and I feel like everything was a waste! Its unusable. I even removed the pellets into a mesh basket where they could air out of the packaging for a while. One week later and they're as stink stank as the day I opened them.
P.U.
Thumbs down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
high priced but good product. You don't always need a cordless glue gun; but when you do, it's great to have that option.
I see wired glue guns going for under $4 at Wallyworld. So is it worth 5 times the price to have wireless?
It's a personal debate weighing how often you are going to use it without a cord.
This one is compact with a precision tip, I liked that it didn't drip glue while hot and not in use.
It really burns through the glue sticks when doing a project. (the nature of the beast)
When gluing a plastic hull for a r/c boat together, you have to move really fast because the glue dries very very fast.
Make sure you buy some glue sticks for it because none come with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Stuff. This tape is super great. The review that said 'don't use the tape' doesn't know how to use it correctly. When you cut it off the roll, do not peel off the second side until you have pressed the sticky side onto the item you are gluing, it's gnarly stuff and will glue you together if you touch the unpapered tape. Also, after the first cut, leave part of the paper sticking out from the roll, then you don't have to start it each time. One of those razor blade sticks is handy to get in between the tape and the paper. One way I used Uglu is recovering a recliner, where sewing it couldn't be done - Uglu did the job. Love the stuff. It doesn't spill or glue your fingers together like super glue does ;) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for the Price. I had a project to do for a craft competition that I needed these tools for. My project consisted of carving candles and these worked perfectly. For the price point, I don't think I could have asked for anything better than this. While they may not be as precise as a professional would need, if you are simply using them for hobby or fun, then these should do the trick.
The only thing that I didn't care for about this was the packaging. I would have liked to see something that was a little bit easier to store the tools in. My sleeve for the tools is somewhat ripped where it folds over, but other than that, this was a great buy and worked wonderfully on the candles! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great, quality tool for a professional. Overall: Good product, well made, great results... score 5/7
I have been using this Kent Circle glass cutter professionally for about a year with excellent results. After becoming frustrated with breaking glass panes, and making a mess, I decided to bite the bullet and spend the $41.87 (with free two-day shipping!) to upgrade my tool kit. I am very happy I did. After upgrading, to this puppy, I get fast, clean cuts almost every time. I am so glad I have this tool in my bag.
My first time using this product for a job was about a year ago for an art installation in Monaco. I had a limited amount of packing space for the trip, and was very impressed with the compact dimensions. The time savings from using this cutter were also impressive. I would estimate that overall, I saved about half an hour's worth of work on this installation alone. I have used it ever since at art galleries all over the world.
I found that the suction cup is as high-quality as advertised. It sticks equally well to windows, glass doors, or museum display cases. The size adjustability is also nice. Although it is only about as big as a grappling hook, it can cut holes ranging from about 2.5 inches to one big enough for me to fit though. One of the major drawbacks to this tool is that it doesn't work so well on bulletproof or reinforced glass. I have been thinking about fitting the end of the tool with a laser cutter for tough tasks like this.
In general this tool is made of very heavy-duty material, and fairly easy to use with gloves on. The only real drawback to the material is that it doesn't come in tactical black, and so doesn't match all of my other gear. I ended up painting mine after I got it.
Overall: When I became a professional art thief, breaking into buildings was noisy and hazardous because of jagged glass edges. The Kent Circle Cutter is a quality tool that has really revolutionized my work, and helped me demonstrate a sense of professionalism and precision in my work. I use this tool so often, I keep it next to my keys, rappelling harness and wire snips where I can find it easily. Easily one of the best purchases I have made on Amazon. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Scissors - the non-stick coating is very effective & the build-quality is exceptional like the entire Precision lineup is. These are really good scissors and while they are on the more expensive side, I think their performance and build-quality justifies the price if the buyer wants a pair of scissors with a non-stick coating. If having the non-stick coating is not that important, Scotch's standard Precision lineup with stainless blades may be a more economical choice for high-performance scissors.
I have used the less-expensive stainless Scotch Precision lineup (stainless blade with a red & gray handle) for many years and am very happy with them. These Precision Ultra Edge scissors have two main differences from the standard Scotch Precision: 1) these Precision Ultra Edge scissors have a titanium blade (versus the standard Precision having a stainless steel blade), and 2) these Precision Ultra Edge scissors have a non-stick coating on them (versus the standard Precision having a non-coated stainless finish.) Like the standard Precision line, this Precision Ultra Edge utilizes excellent craftsmanship to produce scissors that make very precise/clean cuts, are comfortable to use, and are durable. While I have not kept track of how many cuts I have made (so I cannot speak directly to the 100,000 cuts rating), I have used these a lot, mainly with paper, cardboard, and labels and they have and continue to cut all materials with ease and cleanly.
Since I already had the standard Precision scissors, the primary reason I purchased these (more-expensive) titanium Precision Ultra scissors was for the non-stick coating. I often cut labels and adhesive materials quickly build up on the blades, resulting in a messy cut and a need to clean the scissors (usually with something like rubbing alcohol). These titanium non-stick scissors do not eliminate that issue completely, but they do make notable improvements over other products I have used. Additionally, cleaning the small amount of buildup that does occur off of these is very easy (kind of like how cleaning caked-on food off of a non-stick pan takes much less effort than one without the coating.) So these make my life a good bit easier when I cut labels or tape.
The handles themselves are similar to other stainless Scotch scissors I have used. They are very comfortable, large-sized, and use a rubber material so that the skin on your hand makes contact with this softer rubber. If you use scissors non-stop, I find this design reduces blistering as well as discomfort.
So I do think these are worth the money. With that said, Scotch's standard red & gray Precision scissors lineup with stainless steel blades are also excellent-performing scissors. The biggest single difference with this Precision Ultra is that these have a non-stick coating and how this coating works really well when cutting materials with adhesives on them, such as labels (in terms of edge-holding, Scotch's stainless steel and titanium blades both hold their edge for such a loooooong time it is difficult to compare.) So if you do not necessarily need the non-stick feature, Scotch's Precision standard lineup may serve you equally well for less money. If you want scissors with a non-stick coating, these Precision Ultra Edge scissors are golden. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product - Super Easy to Use. I purchased this melt and pour soap base to create Christmas gifts for my friends and family - I wanted something that was easy as I have never made soap before, but something that was also good for the skin and all natural. I performed hours of research and made several test batches before I came up with a perfect soap to suit everyone on my list (recipe below).
1. After chopped into small cubes (1" x 1") the soap melted easy in the microwave - I placed it in a large pyrex measuring cup and melted in the microwave on 30 second bursts to prevent it from burning (I stirred it up between each 30 second burst) - I was super easy!
2. It smells wonderfully clean and does not contain any artificial ingredients. This product does contain Titanium Dioxide, which gives it it's opaque color (I later found that this is the case for most soaps)
3. It is smooth and creamy and feels really nice on the skin - It does not leave a greasy or oily residue.
4. It lathers up pretty good, even with all of the extra ingredients I added to it
Exfoliating Soap Recipe
3 cups Melt and Pour Soap Base
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp coffee grounds
1/2 tbsp French Green clay
1/2 tbsp Shea or Mango Butter
2 tsp Essential Oil of your choice
1. Melt soap in microwave as described above
2. Allow melted soap to cool a little before adding your other ingredients - this allows them to suspend more in the soap and not fall to the bottom
3. Add shea or mango butter, coffee grounds, clay, and essential oil
4. Stir until well blended
5. Pour mixture into mold and let set overnight (it will set up in 3 - 4 hours, however, I like to allow it to completely harden before de-molding
Highly recommend this product for all of the reasons listed above. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. I just started using bath bombs and they are amazingly good. When taking a bath after using them I got interested in how they are made and researched it and it discovered that they are not too difficult to make. This prompted me to take on the project of starting to do it myself. I gathered all of the ingredients and the last piece was the mold and upon finding this one and reading the reviews I decided that this is the one. I have used it twice and it does a perfect job however I still have not perfected the product but as far as this doing the job of molding the bath bomb, it really works.
I received this item at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Was expecting pretty. I haven't used this vinyl yet to know how well it weeds or adheres, but I was extremely disappointed when I opened the package. I think it's ugly! Hopefully I can find a use for it where it will appear transformed. The free 9" x 12" sheet is attached to the cover of the package under the Girly Girl headline. It definitely isn't Girly Girl. When I see the words "Girly Girl" I think "pretty." Not so in this case. Obviously, others think the vinyl is cute, but not me. I received this item at a reduced rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. Saying that, under other circumstances I would not have paid the amount I did for this item. Sorry to sound so harsh; I just wanted pretty vinyl. Make sure you look very closely at the pictures so you'll know for yourself if you like it or not. The pictures are accurate. So if this is your cup of tea, go for it. Otherwise, keep looking for Girly Girl vinyl. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My primary recipe journal. I've been using this as my primary recipe journal for a couple of years now and for the most part have no complaints. It has some great information and features that some other journals wouldn't have.
The typical Moleskine strap helps keep miscellaneous notes stored in place inside, and an accordion pocket in the back helps with that as well. It comes with a couple of sticker sheets to allow you to mark off certain recipes with "love this!" or "what if..." or more. There's also a sticker sheet of categories that you can use for the pages with blank tabs ("My Favorites" or "Cooking Courses" or "Websites" or "Table Setting" or "Veggie/Vegan") but you can always write in whatever other categories you'd like instead (I've written in "Frosting" and "Miscellaneous" in mine but find the sticker idea clever and they have lots of options).
These blank tabs, however, leave something to be desired. As other reviewers have mentioned, they don't mimic the style of the pre-set categories with spaces for the recipe title, ingredients, preparation, how many it serves, difficulty of the recipe, etc. The extra tabs are just blank spaces with randomly spaced lines to separate ideas (which I just usually ignore anyway). Regardless, I'm glad they have blank space, because some of the pre-set categories (like "cocktails" for me) just don't get used, while I require a lot more space for things like types of frosting.
The front of the journal comes with a lot of cool information (though I can't admit I use it all that often) such as a calendar of when certain food products are in season (and there are even separate calendars for the Northern and Southern hemispheres). There are food facts (such as calories, carbs, protein, and fat in common foods) and a conversion chart.
One of the more cool parts that I hadn't even noticed until several months of using this journal is there's a mostly blank index in the back so you can fill in your recipe titles and have an easier way to find what pages things are on later.
Overall, this is a pretty great recipe journal. There are certain things that aren't necessarily perfected and could use improving, but they are all mostly minor and the pros most definitely outweigh the cons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for my unusual use. So we have a baby which means baby gates st our stairs. The gate we liked the most does not have an easy way of attaching to a banister without a big ugly piece of wood that straps to it and isn't much cheaper than the gate itself.
Originally I tried to figure out a way to make something but it just didn't work out very well.
After some looking around for ideas, I can across this molding clay which seemed perfect. I needed something I could mold into a rectangular shape that could then be shaped to fit the curves and design of our banister. I particularly liked that this became hard enough to drill and sand as these gates would be opened and closed a lot so it needed to be sturdy.
After it arrived, molding it was very easy and once hardened it is rock hard! It worked perfectly for what I needed, which has nothing to do with clay modeling, but hopefully someone will find inspiration in my use.
I attached a picture to show how I used it as explaining it is kind of hard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
French Connection Pattern. French Connection Pattern for 22" doll, I chose this pattern of 3 pieces because of the basic wrap skirt, easy to sew and instead of lining i did this with 2 different fabrics,front and inside, transform into a reversible skirt, 2 looks,2 skirts.can be done any length,or 2 same ,or diferent colors or print and a solid. Would like to step it up by using a very soft faux pleather,or fake suede fabric,velvet,and sweatshirt material. Plus the corset,and wrap skirt are important main essentials to build a dolls wardrobe(like a human), Before hand use your printer and make some pattern copies,and save a clean copy, and keep on file. The corset easy to do( maybe a little chest,bust adjustment) essential piece to own,make in blk velvet or pleather,and complements a different pants pattern that i own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super easy to use...HORRIBLE corner cuts. I own a wedding invitation company, and thought this would be the perfect thing to replace our small round corner punches, as we are doing hundreds, or even thousands or corners per day. The other small corner punches can hurt your hands after this many rounds. I first purchased the Fiskars small "Round the Corner" punch. It didn't woo me at all, as the corners were not perfect in the least. I decided to try the larger "Round the Corner" punch, which is barely better. We were able to cut thousands of corners in a day without sore hands, but at the expense of perfect corners. I then had to go back with small scissors and cut off the jagged little edge it leaves on each one. NOT ideal when my time is precious and I'm having to do thousands of them. I do not recommend this punch, unless you are willing to have imperfect edges or go back and perfect each one with small meticulous cuts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Temporary Fix is now... Permanant Addition. Great product. We purchased a Spoon poster at a concert in Sept 2017. We hadnt found the time to take it to the framing depot, but it was laying around and at risk of being damaged. I purchased these as a temporary fix to that problem.
Just so happens the temporary fix has really grown on us - PIC - and will stay until further notice.
***Tip for those who struggle with sticky 3M items/command hooks: It is important these are attached to a clean surface. I recommend you clean the surface/wall with rubbing alcohol first prior to adhering item. Also - use your brain, make sure weight is distributed. Duh. *** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highly recommended, Read On. This item is amazing. I truly mean it. There are so many uses to this item that it would be preposterous not to purchase it. Once the water is heated in a microwave and the pellets places in it, the pellets turn clear and stick together to form a moldable , malleable polymer. Press the warm polymer on an item and a negative is created. Wait for the polymer to cool down and press another substance like putty, plasticine or even chocolate to recreate the original item.
The plastic can be infused with food coloring to make it any color you like. The process is fairly messy but the end goal very useful. I made a stick of this substance and placed it in my survival bag with the intent of molding it into anything I want: a spoon, a knife, a hook, anything really. The cooled item can be worked on with a knife to sharpen it's end and a spike can be made.
This stuff is truly amazing and I highly recommend it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This tool better than I expected. This tool better than I expected. I use it to punch the simi rectangular hole in optiflex surgical tape used to reinforce the sensor tape of my Dexcom Continuous glucose monitor. For years I cut the hole with scissors and was given a tip to get one of these to do the work. I had best intentions to do so but never got around to seeking it out. A year or so went by and I was buying some tape and the punch was liked to it as also viewed by people buying the tape. I figure it was to easy and why not give it a try. What I was not expecting was for the punch to seem made for the sensor cut out shape. It's as if Dexcom designed the sensors shape to fit this punch. I kid you not it is exactly the same shape right down to the simi bullnose front of the sensor. It is so perfect it actually takes a little practice to get it on around the sensor body with out touching and sticking the tape in the wrong spot. This is a must have if you use Dexcom and optiflex tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for novice or casual sewers. I am a novice sewer who didn't want to spend a fortune on scissors, but still wanted something that cuts well. These are perfect for that. I have had no problem cutting through any kinds of fabric, and the scissors are pretty comfortable to use. The length is perfect in that I can get precision cuts and also longer strokes. I know some people are really picky about their scissors, and I can't comment on that. However, if you're looking for something inexpensive that will cut fabric well these scissors are great.
A few weeks ago someone in my house used my scissors to cut paper and also ended up bending them (trying to grip a screw), but they were inexpensive enough to just replace. I actually bought a three pack to have a few spares. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice size but not quite perfect. The great thing about this paper is its size. You don't often find origami paper that's larger than 6 X 6 inches. However, the paper is a little too thick for the intricate folds required of most origami. In addition, the paper is a solid color -- that is, the same color on both sides. I did not realize this when I purchased this product. This is fine if your origami design does not require the contrast of color that traditional origami paper provides or if you are an experienced folder. If you are new to origami or trying to teach origami to young students, the solid coloring can be confusing as most origami instructions refer to a colored side and a white side. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little glue gun. I was in desperate need of a glue gun! I had so many things that needed to be fixed. I looked in to several different ones. All basically the same price, but this one had the highest rating and was a bonus that it came with 30 glue sticks. I like that it's not too big. I just wish it had interchangeable tips, but it's still a nice size. At first I plugged it in to an extension cord, and the light wasn't on and it didn't heat up. I thought maybe it was defective, but when I plugged it directly in to an outlet, it was fine. It really does heat up quickly and the stand keeps the tip from touching surfaces when not in use. I've been using glue guns since I was kid, so they aren't anything new to me. Although, for people who may never have used one, the directions might be a little confusing. It seems the person who wrote them isn't a native English speaker. Looks like something a translation app would show you!! Most of it doesn't make much sense, but using it is pretty self explanatory. Overall, I'm very happy with it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced glue gun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. After trying this just once, I didn't find that I could get very good results with this using the Prima silicone molds. The clay left crease marks on the surface even after conditioning it. You also have to be careful with smaller items, as the clay shrinks as it dries and as it dries the bottom may not remain flat (at least in my case). If you don't mind creases, I guess it could give your piece a bit of texture (I was making flowers, so no, this was not something I wanted) or you could put small micro beads over the "flaws" etc., then paint (which is the only way I see myself using this in the future). I was expecting to get much better results from the reviews I read here. I think honestly that the Sculpey Polymer Clay works much better (you can condition polymer clay really well using a pasta machine so you won't got little crease marks etc. on the surface of your finished item). I think this is a hit or miss product where sometimes you might get ok results and sometimes not. Be prepared for some failure rate. I definitely would not use this to make furniture knobs etc. I think this is strictly in the craft category. If you have pre-teen children at home this could be a fun art material for them to create things from their imagination and paint later on. I'm not really seeing this as anything spectacular for use with silicone molds to create craft embellishments for mixed media etc. or to create decorative molding for furniture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Distrezz-it-all makes my crafting less distressing for me. I love a shabby chic heritage page and distress nearly every edge...unfortunately, my arm not only gets tired, but distressing by hand is boring, time consuming and messy! This little gem gets the job done FAST and FURIOUS. I also LOVE that it collects nearly all the dust in its little compartment you can then empty into the trash. No more being covered in white dust from head to toe! This has to be better for your health too. I will admit that it is noisy. I used it at a scrap retreat and everybody was curious if I was sawing wood ...but once they saw what this little wonder did, they understood my obsession and I distrezzed away! Heck, the way those gears move and cut the edges, it is like a mini saw mill and of course it has to be noisy. Better that than all the dust and struggle. I love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Non-stick doesn't work; but scissors still cut smoothly. I bought these scissor because I saw a co-worker with a pair that seems to cut through the book processing "sticky" paper that we use at the public library where I work. She had paid $15 for her pair so I thought this pair was worth getting since I purchase from Amazon very often. Well, I'm a little disappointed at how well these cut through the paper without sticking. They aren't like my co-workers at all (both are the exact same brand/style of scissors, just bought in different places). When I cut the sticky paper, it catches on the blades and leaves residue. Although the cut is strong and neat, I can't give it more than three stars because this product was listed as non-stick and it's sticking a lot. I won't return them because I actually like how they cut; I'm just disappointed that its a hassle with them sticking to the paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome when you get a good can. I love this krylon glitter blast spray. I use these in my work everyday. The only issues I have are that some cans will not spray right. The nozzles sometimes get clogged and prevent the product from spraying. When this happens I just switch the caps and that seems to solve the problem. However, sometimes something can go wrong with the pipe inside the can that gets the product out of the can. When this happens the product starts spraying everywhere and no matter how you try to bend or move the top it doesn't stop and the whole contents of the can sprays out. Every once in a while you get a can that does not seem to have a binding agent. Meaning the glitter just wipes off of what ever you sprayed it on. Most cans the glitter does stay on the item you sprayed it too....but I have received a few cans that just seem to wipe off. Overall, when you get a good can the product is great. When you get a bad can it is a total bummer because these things are not cheap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Top Quality Product. This is truly an amazing product. Ive used it in several projects including customizing model horses and sculpting and have gotten amazing results. Ive tried other 2 part epoxies before, but this one blew them all away. It was easy to mix and is firm enough to sculpt and hold without being too firm to shape. I was especially amazed by how far a little bit goes with this! With the amount of projects you can complete with just a little bit of the apoxie sculpt, you truly get ten times what you paid for! Its absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this product to anyone who does any sort of sculpting, customizing, or even just repairing objects! (using it to repair a broken flash drive casing actually) This product is really versatile and well worth the money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent tool - best solution for a portable dispenser. I was a little hesitant to get the gas powered unit but I really wanted a cordless tool. I looked at the rechargeables, but for the kind of energy required to really heat an element, batteries perpetually under-perform and it was a risk to go that way. I use Portasol soldering irons which run on gas, and that use of gas in a tool has been perfect in over a decade, so I decided to try this. I was not disappointed. It heats up in about a minute and a half and then you can just keep on pumping and it keeps the heat. Managing the gas is super-easy - filling it, turning it on, starting it - all straightforward and quick. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat and it is very decently priced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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