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Resin is very yellow. My first shipment had leaked the hardener because the lid and seal was broken. It was replaced. Second shipment did not have that problem. But both sets, the hardener is extremely yellow. I had thought maybe the first set was yellow because the lid had been open. But the second bottle of hardener was just as yellow. Even when mixed, the resin is not anything near clear. The only way I am able to use it is because my plan for it is to be colored with black pigment and silver powder, made for coloring resin. When I add the color additives, the yellow isn't an issue. But I needed to have a clear small dome, and it was so yellow I had to throw it away. Im not sure if this yellowed hardener is an issue with the brand or the supplier is using old products. I won't be wasting my money on this again. There are better brands out there at a better price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not user friendly. I thought it was broken, because I couldn't even put the paper in to punch the holes. I wanted to return it, but Amazon refunded my money and told me I didn't have to send it back, which was nice of them. I kept it around until my son could look at it, because it seemed crazy to me that a simple tool like a 3-hole punch wouldn't work. Sure enough, my son removed 3 weird little black rubber/plastic squares on the front of the tool, where the hinges and hole punchers are, and it worked. This was several weeks after I bought it and hadn't been able to use it. There was nothing anywhere that said these needed to be pulled off, I had looked all over for directions. They looked like part of it, not like something that should be removed. Even my son wasn't sure that would fix it, but we decided we had nothing to lose. All that is needed is to have a simple sentence directing one to do this. What a waste of time. It's okay now, working fine, but definitely not worth the headache. And I came close to just throwing it away and getting a different brand! Ridiculous! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
i really do like this dress form. i really do like this dress form, however, the screw used to attach the spindle to the base was too long so it went thru the bottom of the base. We put washers on top of the base so the screw wouldn't protrude out and that seemed to work, not very nice looking though. My 6 year old granddaughter tightened it and it protruded again. Another washer . My husband looked at it and found that the screw wasn't glued into the spindle. Now it spins freely!!!! We will glue the screw into the spindle and see how that works and update later. Honestly! Such a pretty dress form and with a little more attention could have been such a wonderful product, but it sure is a pain in the neck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CAN'T DO THE 2 THINGS IT WAS DESIGNED FOR AND IT'S NOT THE SIZE SCENE,READ REVIEWS BEFORE PURCHASING. Besides the obvious common complaint of the visual trickery used to make this appear the size of a standard roll of tape which virtually every customer (including myself) was duped by which I'm convinced is purposeful,decietful,dishonest,and borderline theft It doesn't Glow in dark.
Its just bad business and a bad representation of not only the seller and manafacturer and Amazon itself (I mean I'm sure they are aware of it, how could they not be,it's almost every review, customer inquiry, and in multiple complaints to all parties involved, and I do blame myself a bit, I should have researched it more but,it's tape that glows in the dark how can you mess that up? I thought it impossible, especially by someone as huge as Amazon who's eradicating decades old companies in almost every facet of consumer shopping by the boatload) I realize that it costs very little but,I'm so confounded that they messed up the only two things it was advertised as doing. Iean it's so small that thier isn't enough tape to use it on anything except maybe a nano bot and it doesn't Glow in the dark in the slightest. (I know I already covered that but, I felt that I needed to emphasize it) as one customer mentioned it's easily solved. 1 manafacturer tape that does Glow in the dark as opposed to not glowing in the dark and that take a picture of it next to item that's common enough that the majority of people know the round about size of by memory.like a pen,a watch,or listen to this Revelation. A RULER OR A TAPE MEASURE.
Sorry to go off about this, I know it's not some Ponzi scheme that going to destroy the stock market but,it's one of those things that seem so simple it just gets under my skin and boggles the mind with it's ignorance or possibly purposeful dishonesty.and the saddest thing is(I swear this the last thing I say before I end this rant) I take care of my elderly mom who has Parkinson's disease and I was going to use this for the chargers for all her devices (Tablets,cell phones, Nintendo DS,etc. all which were purchased on Amazon ironically) so she could see where they plug in when thiers low light because of her bad eyesight because she still uses micro USB chargers as opposed to type c and she keeps trying to force them in the wrong way and breaks them so,than I have to purchase new ones from once again AMAZON, for her Styluses for her 2ds, phone, and tablets.and also for the buttons on her 2ds because they are black and it's hard to make out which are the A,B,C etc. Buttons and there many other applications I had planned to use it for to make things easier and safer for her along with saving us money for replacing them on Amazon.
Whew! Okay I really am done now. Bet you didn't think someone to write a review so long and in depth for Glow in the dark tape but, I did it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Product is exactly as i expected it. They are sized like the average studs you see on belts, but slightly thinner metal than the more expensive studs. Of course, that's what you get for ordering the cheapest choice. They aren't so thin that you can't use them, so they're worth the price. I got mine before the estimated delivery date (which was about a month away), they arrived approximately a week after I placed my order with standard shipping. I'm completely content with this product, and will likely order again from this seller. But as a warning, they ship all the way from China, so there is quite a chance that they will take a bit longer to arrive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works just as expected and will likely last forever. I did a lot of poking around on Amazon to determine which brown butcher paper I wanted to use with my business, and finally settled on this one due to the consistent 5 star reviews. It came in a huge, heavy box. Really, despite the measurements, I wasn't expecting it to be so dang heavy. But Im not complaining too much; this stuff will likely last me a couple of years.
PROS:
-Sturdier than regular paper, but as another reviewer pointed out, not as sturdy as heavy weight cardstock.
-The brown shade is great for wrapping anything from last minute gifts to clothes you're going to mail out for a business.
-The neutral brown shade lends itself well to decorative stamps, pen/pencil markings, and other artistic endeavors.
-Flexible movement makes it easy to wrap around things.
-So much of it. Its going to last forrrrever!
-Easy to cut with scissors.
CONS:
-Its fairly heavy and very bulky, so it takes up more space than Id like it to in my closet.
Ideas for use:
-Wrapping paper for any time of the year. It lends itself well to self-decoration, so you could easily stamp some neat designs on it.
-Wrapping up clothes/gifts before sending them to someone in a package for a personal touch/extra layer of protection.
-As a table liner. Its pretty versatile, so you could easily use it at weddings, house parties, outdoor picnics, etc. Though you would have to weigh it down with tape or something to keep it there.
-Wrap fragile items when you're moving, or ball it up and use it as additional space filler in emptier boxes.
-At a family dinner party. Just give some kids crayons or whatever, and watch those little demons get creative.
-Keep it on a roll in your kitchen and use it as an impromptu menu, grocery list, inspiring quote screen, or artistic canvas.
-Probably some sort of creative wedding/party backdrop where guests write out a message.
-As a liner at the bottom of a pets cage so its simple to remove when it gets dirty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Far, So Good. I have been using my machine for about 3 or 4 months now and it has worked perfectly. I was very concerned with all of the negative reviews before purchasing, however, I did not have the budget for a more expensive machine such as an Atlas. Maybe they made changes to the machine, or maybe I got lucky. Love how it is much longer than other regular pasta machines. And the rollers do not leave black streaks on my clay. I also flatten out my clay as much as I can before running it through the rollers. I have heard this lengthens the life of your clay machines. I would suggest doing that as well. I will update my review as time goes by. For now, I definitely recommend this machine to people like me who have limited budgets and want to save that extra money for purchasing clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not The Best In Value or Comfort plus update. These Stanley Piranha 8 inch Scissors were sharp on arrival, so sharp that I was leery of cutting my finger when I examined them. They have cut through various materials (differing thicknesses of paper, cardboard, and light plastic) very cleanly and slickly for me, which has taken it's toll already on the smoothness of movement. They still cut well but are catching more and require more effort on the user's part, which leads me to the next point.
They aren't the most comfortable scissors for me to use. They have ambidextrous handholds for the lefties out there but they just don't fit my "average" woman's hand all that comfortably. That noted, I can't see how they would fit a man's hand comfortably either. This is why I subtracted one star.
The blade tension is easily adjustable to aid in cutting different materials by simply turning a straight-blade screw head in the handle. The laser etched ruler is a nice feature that may come in handy if using for scrap booking or a similar application. The non-stick blades have lived up to their claim for me so far. The maximum usable cutting blade is approximately 3 5/8 inches. They come with a limited lifetime warranty from Stanley and are made in China.
For the price, I believe there are more comfortable and better operating scissors out there. I'd subtract another half star for value.
12-31-16- I've had these in my utility room for a couple of years now and used them for many, small projects. They have held up well, remain sharp, and I think have lived up to their cost. I've not used them for long, demanding situations but they are comfortable for those that I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First timer, I sort of feel cheated. Yes indeed, this is a big smudging wand. But I was fooled by the photos, I thought I was getting two, so I feel cheated, especially for the price. Being a novice Wiccan trying out the craft, I wanted to have a go at it. But I've been using other spices and powders to clear my space and aura on a daily basis. Though I've found the wand to be tightly wrapped and not falling all out of its package, it's hard to keep lit--but I personally don't have any issues with that at all. NO, IT DOES NOT SMELL LIKE MARIJUANA. How do some come up with that? IT smells like your usual sage one buys in the spice aisle, though white sage's aroma is sweeter, the aroma is like a stronger version of the kitchen sage. All said: I don't think I'd buy this one again, as I've seen other wands that are two per pack for about the same price. I would recommend this for anybody who wants to try their hand at this type of ritual cleansing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
if you are looking for new face paint, this is the kit to start with. If you're like me, you've used craft paint for face painting, with no real issues. BUT, is it really safe? That's the ticker, right? For some kids they will have immediate reactions to it, or they will occur AFTER it is washed off. Trust me, you do NOT want to the the parent caught unawares and cause reactions at a weekend birthday party! Plus some kids could literally have life-threatening reactions. So so you give up face painting, as professional body makeup is too expensive?
This kit is your new best friend!
I love how the palette itself is RE-USEABLE, as it comes in a re-sealable palette! And because it's a concentrated formula, you only use what you need, allowing for the rest to be saved for future uses! Yup, it saves you money too! A word of caution when using the paint set though: there are are thin plastic covers on each color, so make sure you get them off first, or you paint won't work! You will need a nail or some sort of thin blade to lift them off the paint. Because my nails are all cut back, what I found worked best was to pull the paints out of the palette, and then pull the cover off, and then put them back in. I used the lid of the palette as my keeper for the covers, that way they were safe and easy to recover. They go back on when you're finished and help keep the paint in good shape for the next use! They are very thin however, so you may end up having to use cling wrap replacements.
If this is your first time face painting, you have what you need to get started with this kit! Now while there are some pictures in the 25 page guide, there are no actual INSTRUCTIONS for them. So if you need that, I would suggest checking the web for some tutorials first
But the best part is how quickly it dries! I can personally attest to all of that, as you can by my pix- my 9 yr old daughter wanted to try her hand at face painting. I think she did a pretty good job, even the one she did on her own face! The depth of color you get, depends on the amount of water you add. generally its seven parts water to one part face paint, but we got better coverage doing 5. Just depends on what you are doing. We also found that the brushes worked really well for her, and as long as she wasn't trying to get super fine lines. If you are used to face painting, then you might want to use your regular brushes, that are probably thinner, with finer tips. We also found that the paint is really stain-free and does smears less than traditional paints.
But the BEST part? It's EASY ON/OFF with water only! WOO HOO! As you can see in the top 2 photos above, all I had to do was put my hand under running water and you can see how much of the paint came off. So on the third photo, I wipes with my hand, and as you can see half of it came off. One ore wipe and it was all gone. Seriously paint to gone in less than one minute! I hear you moms that have had to scrub off My Little Pony's and Tiger faces, leaving red marks, saying "Hallelujah"!
An additional couple of notes on storage. The smart thing is to KEEP the box the palette comes in, to keep your palette safe until you are ready to use it. Once you have the films back on the individual paint, you can put the plastic lid back on. You will need to press the 6 'dimples' on the top to get it to stay down. I do wish it was hinged, but to keep the costs down, I can understand why it isn't. When you brushes and sponges are DRY completely (just rinse with water!), then I recommend putting them in a small baggie. then you can put it all back in the original box. What I did was leave half the tape on the box, keeping it sealed when I opened it. Then I put some peel n stick velcro on the top flap and bottom layer. That way I have an easy open box, but one that will keep everything inside of it!
overall this is a great starter kit and we highly recommend it!
I received this kit at a reduced price, for review, but all opinions are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EK tools Butterfly Punch. Large. This butterfly is a nice size. I use it to make butterflies out of odds and ends pieces of paper left over from other project. I do hate wasting paper as it increases the cost of what I am making. Those odd pieces of paper make perfect butterflies or flowers to make ahead rather than throwing paper away. Easy to use and if you turn the punch over, you can see if the paper is fixed over the punch. I love this feature. I have made so many butterflies I wonder what I will do with them all. As an added feature. When I punch out a row of butterflies, I save the paper to use as a stencil to paint butterflies on my granddaughter's T shirts. I would buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Huge box of the BEST pine cones ever. This is the decorative purchase I agonized over most, because really, did I *need* that many pine cones? Wouldn't a cheaper 2 lb order be plenty? But I really wanted the giant ones, so I decided to just go for it. I was not disappointed. Right on top was the HUGEST pine cone I have ever seen, and then a number of others that are also very large, ranging on down to plenty of more "normal" sized cones. The box had a reminder on the inner flap that pine cones can be spiky/sticky, which was a nice touch. It's honestly kind of embarrassing how excited I am about these pine cones. They are perfect. If you are thinking about ordering them, do it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
White, non-iridescent glitter. I bought this product for it's iridescent quality, because I was going to use it as "snow" on my paint-by-number painting ("Early Snow",<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Plaid-Paint-By-Number-Kit-Early-Snow-16-Inch-by-20-Inch/dp/B004L6GILY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Plaid Paint By Number Kit, Early Snow, 16-Inch-by-20-Inch</a> also on this website). I was very happy when I ordered it, because I thought I was getting a really great deal on iridescent glitter. Well, I am very disappointed in the product. It is NOT iridescent at all, but instead plain white glitter that reminds me of how table salt sparkles if you hold it in your hand under a light. I will still use it, because I don't want to throw it away, but I am purchasing some glamour dust (<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/DecoArt-DAS37-3-Glamour-Dust-2-Ounce-Crystal/dp/B0031QMYXG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">DecoArt DAS37-3, Glamour Dust, 2-Ounce, Crystal</a>also on this website) in crystal which I know is iridescent, to mix with it in hopes I can still put the plain white glitter to some use. I looked up the definition of iridescent, just to be sure I was using the correct word for my search, and the definition I find says that iridescent means that it looks like a rainbow. This glitter doesn't look like that at all. Just plain white glitter. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really good basic scissors. Probably the best scissors I've ever used. They weight exactly 1 ounce on my scale. I take them with me backpacking. They do everything I need. Big enough for large projects, trimming my mustache and beard on long hikes, cutting hair(tie in a ponytail, snip off an inch every 6 months or so) and even work well as a firesteel striker. They come sharp as hell out of the box, and stay sharp a good while. They are pretty easy to sharpen as well, I use the bottom of a coffee cup to put an edge on them from time to time.
I also trim my toenails and fingernails with them, so as a minimalist, it's nice to own one less thing.
I've had them over a year, and used them pretty heavily on sewing projects where I make my own gear. They can slice through reasonably thick material, and the tightening screw hasn't loosened much at all. The tips are slightly blunt, so it won't stab holes in my pack, but they are fine enough for detail work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not good for ALL repairs. I had high hopes for this product, after seeing the promotional video. I was a bit disappointed though. It worked wonders for my charging cable. Exactly as explained. Once cured, it remained flexible and in place. Other repairs were not as expected. It did not hold for a wall repair at all. (lamp piece was falling off and used it between the wall and the lamp) Also did not work at all for a bathroom repair. Once cured, it stayed put on one side of the roll holder but the other side came off like it wasn't even there!
Maybe it is better for smaller projects? natural materials, nothing too heavy??? I don't know. But I don't think I will buy this product again.
PS: it is a bit smelly, but the smell does dissipate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a great product and delivery. hello,
this e6000 adhesive is outstanding. it holds extremely well without clumping up. compared to shoe goo or other types of adhesives, the odor is pretty much non existent. it is there upon application, but it goes away faster than all of the other adhesives we have tried. when we fixed our running shoes with shoe goo, the smell lasted for weeks. the shoes had to stay out in the garage and not indoors. with this e6000, after completely drying a day, there is no noticeable smell and the item can be worn in close quarters. it can be left in the closet without smelling up the whole place. a great product and delivery. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very flimsy, Sculpey has other much better options for a stable clay. I'm sort of shocked at the rave reviews. I have made several items, in various different sizes, with various different depths or thickness. This product is flimsy and not sturdy in any way shape or form. This clay doesn't last an hour out of the oven much less years (for the reviewer who said it would last forever) If you are sculpting items (not molds) that you want to paint and use as figurines or whatever it is that your making this IS NOT the clay for you. Sculpey does have other types of clay that are more durable. This is 100% not the one. I'm still not clear on what exactly this clay is supposed to be used for since I do have half a pack left. I would like to find out as to not have to waste it but I just can't imagine what anyone would use a very flimsy breakable clay for?? Check reviews online BEFORE you purchase a clay and make sure you are getting one that is heavy duty. Again, this one is not. I have already emailed Sculpey for a refund. I did not purchase this item from this seller directly but just had to leave a truthful review based on my experience with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent protection for hardback books that have dust jackets. Excellent stuff, the same that libraries use to protect their heavily-used (and abused) books. I got this to cover my cookbooks, since they suffer food and water getting on them. The assorted sizes are perfect for this use, since my cookbooks vary greatly in height; if I were covering novels, I would probably want to buy a specific size in larger quantity. The roll allows cutting for each specific book, which is better for varied sizes; again, if you are covering a bunch of the same-sized books, you might prefer pre-cut covers for quicker application. Note that this is only for covering the dust jackets of hardback books. It cannot be used directly on books.
In using the roll version, it's very helpful to have a cutting mat and a sharp blade (I use an X-Acto knife, my go-to for such things). At the library, we use a guillotine-style paper-cutter, which is quicker. But who has one of those at home?! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect. The product came as described and felt very high quality. None of them appear to be broken or loose. They are easy to use and with the quantity received, this listing is a great deal! Now I can recycle the wax leftover from my wide candles and burn them in smaller jars. Once you add the warm wax with one of these candle wicks, the wax on the wick can melt pretty quickly, leaving your wick soft and flexible (which is not something you want if you want your candle wick to be straight). As suggested by a previous reviewer, I used pop-sickle sticks to "suspend" my wick into remaining straight.
These wicks inspire me to get creative with my candles. Perhaps I'll make a tricolor candle next! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amature to Pro. I treated myself to this set of watercolor pencils for my Bible journaling. I wanted good quality but couldn't bring myself to pay more than $1 per pencil (as some brands in tins are). I am thrilled!! I am not a great artist but this set sure makes me feel like one! lol. The canvas roll up is very nice, feels sturdy - it is traveling with me nicely. The colors are fantastic and go on the page so smooth! Great blending with each other. Want to make the color pop - get them a tiny bit wet and BAM! The eraser and water "brush" are nice also - sure don't need the extender just yet but as much as I like these pencils, it will come in handy for sure. The sharpener - ehhh - good to have along in a pinch I suppose but won't use it much. Very happy I got this set.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Okay for what it's good for - not good for molding/casting. I sculpt large puppets, which I mold in Ultracal (hard plaster) and cast in latex, and thought I'd try J-Mac as it was slightly less expensive than Roma Plastalina that I'd been using. Because J-Mac is a sulfur-free clay it can be used to cast both latex and silicone (clays with sulfur won't work with silicone), and I thought I'd give myself the silicone option on my latest sculpts.
I got the medium firmness clay. It sculpts well (though honestly I think it's a bit soft to be considered a "medium" firmness.) My biggest problem came when it was time to de-mold (remove the clay from the plaster). I don't know if it's because the clay is somewhat softer than what I've used, or some other reason, but removing this clay from the mold is a nightmare. Even when laying on far more separating medium than I'm used to, the clay just sucks onto the gypsum, costing me a lot of time cleaning up the mold. My guess is that because Ultracal gets pretty hot while it's curing that it's actually melting the clay (not a problem with Roma), and therefore the clay is actually leaching into the plaster.
At any rate I'll probably wind up donating the remaining clay I bought to a school and going back to Roma, which, for my applications, works much better. I'll do this at least until I can find a good sulfur-free clay that won't cling for dear life to the mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for a Missing Tooth. My 14 year-old niece has a missing front tooth due to a childhood accident at the park. So she wears a bridge. Last week, she went to the beach and lost her bridge when she was knocked over by a wave. She was devastated. It was three days before Easter and spring break was almost over and she lost her front tooth. So I came to Amazon and originally saw Temptooth kit for about $40, but I didn't want to spend $40 especially if my niece ended up not liking the kit. Long story short, I bought the Instamorph and had it shipped overnight. My 14 year-old niece with the help of her 19 year-old sister made a front tooth that she loves. The first tooth she made she said did not come out right, but the second one came out perfect for her. She used fixodent to keep the tooth secure. She found that the tooth was too white as she only boiled in water, but once she got the tooth in, she didn't want to try and make another one by boiling it in coffee. I bought this for my niece because its non-toxic and the earliest she can get a replacement bridge is two to three weeks away. I sent my niece a YouTube directional on how to use this and they did a great job. Instamorph has their own YouTube video. I found one that was less than two minutes called "InstaMorph Pigment Pack." My niece sent me a picture of her plastic tooth and it looks good enough, it's better than the alternative which is a missing tooth for three weeks. If you are missing a tooth, consider this. I would say boil in coffee first to make the plastic off white and use fixodent, my niece said that she definitely needed the fixodent to hold the tooth in place. My two teen nieces figured it out with a YouTube video and my instruction based on the reviews I read on here. I hope this helps someone else out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great. This stuff is WAY more cost effective than the small 32 oz of stuff they sell at hobby lobby, etc. Works great. Note that you have to buy catalyst separately. The tint of the resin itself is actually a light blue, but it will dry clear. Some resins do have slight coloration to them when wet. This is not a problem.
When you work with this, DO IT OUTDOORS. This stuff stinks really bad, but more importantly it is BAD FOR YOU TO BREATHE. Pros use a respirator to work with it.
Going outside will do ok, but try to hold it away from you as you stir...don't get your face into it.
Breathing it will cause respiratory inflammation which can lead to asthma like symptoms. It can aggravate the skin if touched though I have not had any problems. However it WILL make you stink and is rather hard to get off of you. Use acetone or paint thinner, etc... not that those are great for your skin either as they cause extreme drying, but better than this stuff.
I do wish they included proper directions for using the catalyst. These resins are quite finicky and can either crack or never cure properly if you use the wrong amount.
Also, since they cure by heat, you need different amounts of catalyst if you are doing something really thin, vs a larger block of stuff. It needs enough critical mass to get the reaction going. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Every pocket has a nice clear tab on the top to put a label . This woven canvas bag has zipper pockets inside and out and a slight padding to it. It contains a semi clear plastic removable accordion insert folder with 11 pockets in it, that snap inside the inner compartment. Every pocket has a nice clear tab on the top to put a label inside. I use it for my embroidery machine templates, CD storage, and small flat fabric swatches. It has sturdy canvas handles and comfort padded adjustable shoulder strap, a designer color with pretty diamond pattern on it. The back pocket is open at the top and unzips at the bottom so you can slide it onto the extension handle of the companion trolley (which is fabulous in its own right). The price was the deciding factor because it was so reasonable that I knew if I did not get it with my trolley I would feel sorry about it later. Three tone color in soft dove gray/aqua/white. Glad I got it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the way gifts wrapped with this and some twine . This is spectacular! I love the way gifts wrapped with this and some twine look. It's just as thick as any average wrapping paper, but it looks like 8 times as thick as a roll of wrapping paper. It will last me a long time I think. I will probably buy more when it's gone.
I really am happy I bought this. I was looking for something to wrap the girlfriend's valentines gift and I remembered I had this. Used some twine to hold a box of chocolates to the wrapped gift and grabbed a cheap pink bow thing from the store next to the cards and it worked great. Having a wrapping paper that works for literally any gift is amazing. You just need to buy appropriate decorations if that matters to you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amateur Quality...something went wrong from the time of 4-5 stars reviews to the junk of today. This kit is amateur, starter quality. The shaping wood tools are of low grade wood. The metal boring, cutting, scrapping, etc., tools are made of cheap metal (the boring tips have large burrs left folded inwards). Though such tools are not meant to be super sharp, but a good tensile strength tool with smooth edge would make curving run smoothly, these tools would never allow quality timely work. This set is JUNK! Either the quality from the time of the rave reviews and now has deteriorated or the 4-5 stars have not used quality or mid range or decent sculpturing tools before. Once again, I am disappointed with Made in China. This is the WORST set of tools I have seen. There are 5 pieces I could use for scrap/test work. Because, had I bought the 5 pieces separately in a hobby store, I might have paid the same amount as this set, so it is did not add up environmentally to return this junk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful product. These pellets smell of honey with an . Beautiful product. These pellets smell of honey with an almost unnoticeable note of wood smoke. Knowing smoke is part of the beehives relationship with man, the hint reminds me this is the real deal. I've abandoned other sites who sell 'pure beeswax' because of the comments about the wax smelling of chemicals; thus telling me, their product is either diluted, cut, or fake. Natural Planet sells the real product, settle for none other.
I purchased the wax to use for coating wire I used for wire wrapped jewelry. I took an immediate interest in the wax when it arrived and started looking up recipes for lotions, polishing compounds, soaps, etc. My hands take a beating as both an artist/craftsman and middle school art teacher. At age 55 I've noticed that my usual moisturizing products just weren't cutting the mustard anymore. A few nights of using the homemade bee lotion and I am amazed at the difference in my hands, feet, etc. I'm even trying to use it to kill a plantar wart ;-) can't hurt! What the heck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This size helps concentrate the glue exactly where you want it and the longer sticks help get the job done quicker. <div id="video-block-R31RALGRQ39P1N" 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/D177Bzc3BDS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81%2BDGQw8bPS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This awesome little gun came with 25 glue sticks and the extra long ones! What more could I ask for. I decided to bring this to my automotive repair shop because you never know when something just might need a little hot glue reinforcement! My husband and I own an automotive repair shop together and I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to review this glue gun.
It works great and heats up quickly. I don't see much of a difference from this and other guns I have used in the past. I can say that this works well. It has a little resting kickstand if you will so it doesn't sit the hot tip directly on a surface. But the extra long glue sticks is what I really like. It is frustrating when you are in the middle of something and you have the short sticks and you have to reload before the job is even finished. I also like that this takes the smaller sized glue sticks opposed to the massive larger ones. I have used the larger ones in the past and I end up getting burnt a lot from the hot molten lava glue. This is smaller so the glue can be concentrated directly where you need it without excessive hot glue and burning yourself.
So I have used this a few times at the shop so far and my proudest accomplishment was on a customer car who was showing me how his headliner was starting to drop down in a corner. I told him I had this glue gun and wouldn't charge him but would like to see if it would hold. He actually watched me do it and with his permission of course I began the job. It worked so well on his car that you can't even tell where I applied the ever so smallest amount of hot glue to reinforce the corner of the headliner and tuck it back in to place. Well my customer was very happy and so was I for being able to help him!
I did receive this glue gun for free so that I could offer my honest and unbiased opinion of it, which I am very pleased to do. I enjoy helping others make informed buying decisions just as I look to reviews to make my own as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Takes Forever to Cure. This is my first time using resin and this product looked like it was simple and easy. It is not in my opinion. The instructions on the outside say oh just mix equal amounts of each together and in 24 hrs it's done. But the full instructions which are inside the box say the product needs to be warm before using and then you have to double mix it, so I have to waste 4 cups each time I use this. I found that rather annoying. Next even if I did exactly what it said, it still came out soft after 4 days! I think this stuff needs like a 2 weeks to completely cure if it cures at all, which I find very frustrating. I am not ever buying this stuff again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So far...so good. It was amazing how fast I received this glue gun!! It was supposed to be here...tomorrow...7/10 but it got here on 7/7!! Which was great!!
I used it right away...as I was in great need of the glue gun! It worked perfectly...a little smoke did come out...but otherwise perfectly! It puts out a nice thin strip of glue...so far does not drip and does not make much of a stringy mess! I have had an Aleen's Ultimate Glue Gun for many years and was "never" satisfied with it...it was a very very messy glue gun. The glue flow adjustment never ever worked! The nozzles would never stay on the gun...the glue would pour out of the back of the nozzles and then the nozzles would eventually fall off right in the middle of what ever I happened to be working on....it made using it a real problem. The nozzles would not stay on the gun no matter how tight I would get them on before plugging the gun in!
This gun is so different, it is actually a pleasure to use! Should something happen in the near future that changes my mind I will write in an up-date!! So far this is a great gun...it is a little on the large size, but it is easy to use. I did buy the extra stand to go with it because I have not had any luck with the wire types that come with the gun...they tend to fall over...so I got this extra stand and it works great. The gun does not fall over and it even had a silicone pad to catch any drips that the glue will not stick to!! It was well worth the extra $6.!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Favorite for collage and mixed media work. I am a collage artist and Liquitex matte gel medium is crucial to my process. The matte surface is responsive to all manner of media, including graphite and colored pencil (you can draw on top of a dried layer.) It layers beautifully and dries clear. Works well with most papers, including those with a high gloss surface, and paper with a metallic foil surface. I have used it successfully with transparencies. I have also used it for image transfers from ink jet, magazine, and newspaper. I've used it with acrylic paint to create translucent layers (alternating between a layer of paint and gel medium) to create beautiful surfaces and depth. Works well with a matte or gloss acrylic varnish and will not cloud. I've been using this gel for 20+ years and won't use another. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE LOVE LOVE. Amazing product! I would give it more starts if I could. I was so scared, from reading all the reviews, I really needed fabric glitter that would get to me on time and this was the only option, so I took the risk to give it a try. They come out very beautifully, subtle enough to show yet not look too much at the same time. I used it for a scarf, to make it little for fancy for an event and waited for 20 mins and used a hair dryer to dry out the rest of the glue. It worked! Best part was it wasn't messy at all like I was reading in different reviews and from what I've used, all the spray pumps work fine. I would probably be buying these again, definitely recommend. I used one who spray bottle for my 190cm 90cm scarf. So probably get 2 packs if you have a bigger fabric. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love, Love, LOVE these detail scissors. I can't say that I've EVER been thrilled with a pair of scissors. Besides an overly expensive pair of sewing shears and unknown numbers of basic Fiskars scattered around the house, I had recently bought a pair of the Tim Holtz Tonic Studios non-stick detail scissors. I was happy enough with those, but after reading some of the reviews for the Honey Bee craft scissors, I decided to try them out. So glad I did.
It's hard to describe how great these little scissors are. When I first saw them in the package, I was a bit underwhelmed. With their small size and bright color, they looked a bit like a child's elementary school scissors. My opinion completely changed upon removing them from the packaging, though. They feel well made, sturdy, and the cutting edge and tip are phenomenal. My Tim Holtz detail scissors aren't nearly as comfortable and easy to use. These Honey Bee scissors allow me to make intricate cuts that are more detailed and precise than any other pair of scissors that I've tried.
To me, it was worth it to pay several bucks more for the non-stick version of these scissors. The non-stick surface saves time since you don't have to regularly clean adhesives from the cutting edge.
The Honey Bee craft scissors come with a clear plastic sheath to protect the pointy end...and to protect YOU from the pointy end. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Every one is happy with this item... sadly. This item is, to say the least, great. I'm personally very happy with the tools and my sculpting skills are increasing with them.well, at least they were. My father liked them so much he's taken them for himself :( I'll have to buy him a set in the future (or just keep them for myself).
The tools are of decent quality. not quite dental, but great for sculpting clay. Some of the bladed edges could stand a little sharpening as they are quiet blunt, but its not necessary if your project doesn't call for a sharp edge, or better yet, just use a razor for that part. All in all I'm very happy with this buy.
Andrew, Legacy Forge Gaming | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I hate this product because this glue gun does not work . I hate this product because this glue gun does not work properly. Just like many other reviewer said the heated glue came out very slow from the tip and once the drop got out you have to either squeeze very hard multiple times to get the second drop or the first drop would just dried up and never get things glued. I had used other glue guns before nothing like this at all. The trigger is a big joke, the design of the trigger is very tinny so once you push it very hard with multiple times and trying to get the glue out of the gun, the trigger would not go back to its normal position and you actually have to pull it back to be able to push it again, by the time the glue finally gets out, the first few drops were already half way dry. When you keep doing that, eventually your fingers hurt like crazy. It is absolutely a piece of crap. Do yourself a favor, to save your time and money, please go to Micheal's where you can get a mini glue gun for only few dollars and works super duper awesome. I am returning this junk for its defective design and poor quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A bit fussy, cures hard (not rubbery). Use gloves. When the description stated "self-setting rubber", I expected the final product to be rubbery. Not so.
Sugru is a room-temperature vulcanizing rubber sold in large and small packs. First of all, it's better to buy this in small packs unless you have a large item to fix. I found one mini pack actually more than I needed for a small project, so I had to go hunt for another item to fix in order to use up the pack. It would have been nice to have a re-sealable package, but I would imagine that once air gets into the package, that's it.
So, I went about trying to fix a phone headset that had broken. I use the headset for conference calls on my landline. The slider that adjusts the headset snapped in one place, and super glue wouldn't hold it at the break point. Given the cautions in the instructions, I decided to use a thin pair of non-latex gloves to handle and form the Sugru to keep this stuff off my hands.
Opening the package, the Sugru was sticky. It was soft like dough. I rolled it into a ball and started to form it around my headset. It squished around quite a bit, and I couldn't tell if I was able to remove all the air bubbles from beneath it. It was also frustrating to get this stuff smooth and even. The pics on the front of the package must have been made using molds (and photoshop), because my result...not so pretty. (I will upload a pic). I did use the outside of the package as a smoothing surface, placing the package onto a surface and burnishing it with my finger. But as I did this, it caused my join to shift, so I had to forego looks for getting a good fix.
BUT, it worked. It hardened nicely after the 24 hour cure period. Note that this is more like a rubberized plastic than a softer, flexible rubber. It is solid and seems strong enough to withstand the pressure of the stretch needed to hold the headset on my head.
I'm glad that I used gloves when handling this stuff, because given the color of the gloves after working this stuff...it was nasty.
Overall, I like Sugru for fixes like this. It's a bit pricey for what you get, but then again, there aren't a lot of alternatives for this kind of application. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of the best adhesives in a handy size. Buying mini tubes is a lot more expensive than buying one big tube of E6000, but it's the way I've been going lately. The reason is because there is less waste if there is a problem with a tube which seems to happen with great regularity in my home.
There are the tubes I open and don't use in time, but also the tubes that get borrowed and are improperly capped or don't get the threads wiped before capping. E6000 does a really good job of adhering plastic to metal, like a plastic lid to a metal tube.
It should not be used on certain types of plastic because it can melt the plastics- test first and don't use on Styrofoam. It is used with a lot of types of resin plastics in decoden type art, and also used to adhere rhinestones to metal or plastics. The glue is thick, and dries clear. I have a bottle opener from my bartending days a couple decades ago that I covered with rhinestones and it stood up very well to the constant use and hasn't yellowed. It's also a bond with a fair amount of flex. I've also used it in metal on metal applications that didn't get much stress, like putting memory wire ends on memory wire.
Please use it in ventilated areas, it has a strong solvent smell until cured, and takes 24 hours to cure completely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great scissors. I got these for only $4.00 in August '11 when they were offered during one of Amazon's Lightning Deals. One glance at all the good reviews and I didn't waste any time ordering them. I even emailed my family immediately so they could take advantage of such a good deal. I mean full-size scissors for only $4.00 -- how could you go wrong?
Upon receiving them, I was not disappointed. They are every bit as nice as my Fiskars non-stick scissors of the same size, which I paid $13-$14 for. As a matter of fact, I like the way these Scotch scissors feel in my hand better. They are very comfortable and lightweight, as well as accurate and sharp. In trying to figure out what it is I like better about these than the Fiskars, aside from what I've already said, I would add that these seem to be easier to get in close for precision cuts, whereas, my Fiskars 8" non-stick feel a little bit bulky and not as easy to get in close where the scissors are hinged. Before reading other reviews just now, I thought perhaps these scissors might be better suited for someone with small hands, like mine, but I see that many reviewers say they find them comfortable for large hands.
I put these new Scotch scissors in the room of our house where scissors are needed most often and moved the Fiskars to a desk drawer on another level of the house. Every time I use the Fiskars now, I am aware of the difference and how much better I like the Scotch brand scissors. Even if I had paid Amazon's usual price of $9.49, I would still feel they were a good value and wouldn't hesitate to purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Product, Simple and Easy to Use. I purchased this product to simplify longer cuts along a straight edge where a mounted cutter was too confining, and shears presented too many variances in the cut (potentially shaky operator influenced...).
Pros: Good product, easy to use, reliable safety features, cuts well with thin material (paper thin)
Cons: The product does not perform as well on heavier materials, and the blade can hang up on card stock thickness paper, which caused 'dimples' in the cut when the wheel failed to rotate completely (even with varying degrees of tightness of the mounting nut). It had no problems with thin sheet vinyl.
Summary: Overall a good product for the price, works as expected, but if you have heavier stock to cut, consider a more robust rotary cutter with bearings and a deeper blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely amazing - best glitter spray around. I am a huge fan of Krylon to begin with, so this review may be slightly biased. Just a warning!
For my fiancee's birthday, I bought her an XBOX 360. She loves pink and sparkly things, so I thought I would paint it for her. After removing the case, sanding with 1000 grit, wiping it down with alcohol and applying (and sanding) several coats of Krylon Fusion in Fairytale Pink, I used the Krylon Glitter Blast Diamond Dust to really make it pop.
And it sure did pop!
I specifically chose this because of the color of the glitter particles and the clear spray it is suspended in - did not cover up the pink color AT ALL! All you need is 1 coat, maybe 2 coats TOPS to make anything really sparkle - and not in that annoying craft fair way, this is close to the stuff that car manufacturers use to give that close-up sparkle. Amazing.
It does give some texture, but not in an intrusive way - I used about 4 coats of Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Gloss to make it shiny, but there is still some texture of course - nothing that will pit or flake off though. You DON'T want to sand this stuff, or you won't have any sparkle. Keep that in mind! The system looks really great, and I can't wait to use this stuff again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked well for wax seals. UPDATE: I have used this for about six months now and I have three of the same guns. The dripping has gotten annoying. I have to plug it in and stay close because it can easily waste an entire seal's worth of wax just dripping if I'm not paying attention. I use this just infrequently enough that it's not worth spending to upgrade but if I ever find a sale on a nicer model I would toss/recycle these. It does melt wax at the right temp though.
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I used this to melt Seasons Creations brand wax sticks for wax seals. Melted quickly and perfectly, it was only plugged in for a minute or two and it was ready to go.
I'm deducting one star for the fact that it dripped a couple drops after I had dispensed the wax and set it down. I have a bigger high temp SureBonder and it never ever drips so this was disappointing. However it was not majorly leaky, and I'm only doing one wax seal at a time (for fun on personal mail) so this isn't a huge deal for my purposes. I just have to make sure to set it on a piece of paper like I always do.
Since it's so inexpensive I'll probably get a couple more so I can dedicate one to each color wax I have (gold, copper, red) so I can switch between them and also not worry about streaking mixed colors. No need for me to buy a higher priced glue gun for these little jobs, this works fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Way Better Than Expected. For people, who write negative review on this set: Are you guys serious? You buying 12 chisels for $13.00 and have a decency to complain about the quality. If I could, I would give it 6 stars. Why?... First of all: If you don't even know how to handle these chisels, just using some parts of the set worth buying it. Now: The good (not the best), set like this will cost 10-15 times more. That should alarm potential buyers who expect perfect set out of the box... I assume, professional turners don't even look at the sets at this price range. I bought this set just for a heck of it. I'm not professional. I do some turning and love working with exotic woods. This set arrives as a blank. What you do with it is up to you. You can try to turn some wood, ruin any project these chisels would touch, throw them in the garbage and then complain... Or, you can spend some time sharpening them (every single edge of the chisel), and you'll be surprised what are this cheap chisels capable of. Yes, the steel is soft and needs to be sharpen quite often. For every 10-15 minutes of work you'll need to spend equal amount of time sharpening. The funny thing - even with great sets you need to spend a lot of time sharpening. Probably, not as much as with this set, but still.... I've done a few little projects using nothing but these chisels. I was able to turn very delicate parts of the wood without any problems. You need to know how to sharpen tools. Otherwise, use it as a toothpicks... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Quality & Price. I bought these in almost every colour this seller has available. I was a little bit hesitant in purchasing these since there was no other reviews. But I am very pleased now that I have received them. As I mentioned in a review of these on a different colour I actually counted to see if there are 325 rhinestones on the sheet. And indeed there are.
I will be buying many many more of these from this seller so I hope that they continue to sell these for quite some time.
The colour is exactly as what is shown in the picture. Really very pretty.
The price is awesome. When I go to my local craft supply stores self adhesive rhinestones cost 3 or 4 times as much as these and the quality isn't anywhere close to these ones.
5 stars all around about the product and the seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp Scissors for all Your Tailoring Needs. When you have a family there is always something to fix or thread to cut or jeans to turn into shorts. It can be a never ending chore at times but having a nice sharp pair of scissors is essential for all those chores. These are heavy duty, long shears that are very sharp. They are stainless steel blades that are designed to sharp for a long time.
These scissors are heavy and balanced so they are easy to use and ergonomic in the weight so you hands do not get tired when using them. They are extremely sharp and can easily cut through fabrics and paper if need be. The blades are long so you get nice long cuts in the fabric which cuts down on cut strokes required to complete your project. I am quite happy with this scissors and have been impressed with their cutting power.
I received these scissors at a discount for my honest and unbiased review and opinion. Opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and may differ from yours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Held up all day and night, and the roses stayed fresh. My daughter was very specific about the floral arrangement she wanted. It had to have succulents! So her younger sister, who had taken a flower arranging class the prior year, volunteered to create the bouquets. We ended up only using one of the Oasis Wedding Belle Bouquet Holders, but I was glad I had six just in case we messed up! These were very easy to use. We soaked them in water so the roses and baby's breath would survive the 107 degree Arizona temperature we had on her wedding day, We used a combination of real and fake flowers/plants to make the bouquets and they held up perfectly. Nothing ever fell out all day and into the night. Very pleased! This picture isn't the best, but it gives the idea. The bouquet was as full as we wanted, but if someone wanted to add more and do a cascade, there's definitely room and strength to do so with these, IMO. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Logan Push Style Bevel Mat Cutter 2000. I decided to start cutting my own mats to frame my artwork. Practice a time or two before you go to actually cut your first mat. I found I did not have to apply enormous amounts of pressure, but you definitely need to push down. I used this up against a heavier metal yardstick, I found my aluminum yardstick too light, so bought a metal one. I put my mat on top of cheap foam board and found that worked well. My other novice mistake was I did not use a right angle ruler or triangle to check that my rectangle I drew on the board that I was cutting was to square. Once I worked that out I found the Logan bevel cutter worked great. It is easy to cut just to the line because the cutter has a mark on it showing you where to stop. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not bad for frozen pizza, but EXPENSIVE. This was the first time I have tried Udi's Gluten Free Pizza, though I have had their crusts at various pizza places where GF pizzas are available.
I was a bit apprehensive about the size of the pizza. At only 10.1 ozs, it is supposed to serve 2 at 350 calories each. I opened a can of sliced mushrooms and piled them on the pizza and added some grated Parmesan cheese before baking as the pizza looked a little plain straight out of the box.
The instructions say to place the pizza directly on the oven shelf, but I used a pizza grilling pan to prevent possible cross contamination. It was pretty much perfectly done after the 12 minutes recommended time, but I am glad I didn't wait the full 5 minutes suggested before beginning to eat it because it wasn't very warm in the center of the pizza. In the future I will heat my pizza stone along with the pizza and then place the pizza on the stone after baking so the center has a chance to heat up fully.
I cut the pizza in eighths and was eating my fifth piece when I realized I really should have stopped at half because I was pretty full. Next time I will only put half on my plate to keep from eating more than a serving.
The pizza was plenty cheesy and the sauce did not overwhelm the palate. Without the mushrooms I think it would have been boring though, so I recommend you add other toppings of your choice to fill out this pizza.
The store where I bought mine sells them for $7.67, however I had coupons for $3 off, which is the reason I bought a couple. Adding the mushrooms added another dollar to the cost, so this time it was about $6 per pizza. Would I buy them for regular price? Probably, but I'm not sure. It is still cheaper than ordering one from a restaurant, there's no possibility of cross contamination, and it is nice to have something like that in the freezer for a spur of the moment meal. However, I would probably only eat it once a month or so, just because I can eat so many other things for less.
Would I order them for over $11 each? Definitely not, unless I lived in some place where gluten free food was rare and hard to find. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Udis-Gluten-Free-Pepperoni-Pizza-10-Ounce-6-per-case/dp/B00CHTS13A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Udis Gluten Free Pepperoni Pizza, 10 Ounce -- 6 per case.</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything a glue gun should be. Over the years I've had several glue guns, from the $4.99 ones to larger $15 models, but none of them come close to what the Dremel has to offer.
1) It feels sturdy and has a nice flat surface below the cord to keep it upright plus a one-finger release of the stand on the front
2) It has 2 temperature settings. I can see "low" being handy for arts and crafts, but for a good bond on plastic "high" is perfect. Once glued the sticks are really well bonded, unlike some of the cheaper models
3) Several glue tips are included, for different styles of work
4) A nice large trigger makes pushing the sticks through easy work
Some minor cons; the "anti drip" feature doesn't really work, you'll still get some dripping so make sure the tip is over something to catch the glue. On "high" it takes around 6 minutes to heat up, which is pretty long, but like I said before; hot glue bonds better.
All in all a very nice kit for a low price, save yourself the hassle of a bad glue gun and get this one. It'll last for years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. I highly recommend it if you want to make "4" Ball candles...cheaply. Great product for making ball shaped candles. I did have one mishap that allowed wax to leak out the sides, but it was due to my own mistake. So far, I have made about a dozen ball candles using this mold, each one coming out perfectly and easily removed from the mold. I do NOT use any kind of mold release or non-stick spray. It is not necessary if you follow the instructions carefully and observe the following:
1) Make sure the mold halves are COMPLETELY and TIGHTLY joined. I press down hard on the top to make sure the joint is completely closed. Pull the string very taught, keeping the hair pin tight against the opening.
2) Do NOT exceed 165 degrees for the wax being poured. I try to keep wax temperature between 140 and 150 degrees. This makes the melted wax thicker in consistency. If the wax is too hot, it's viscosity will be less and lead to the possible expansion of the mold and leakage around the middle seam. That's the mistake I made in my early attempts.
3) Try not to pour the wax all the way to the top of the "funnel" opening, but keep the wax to 1/4" up into it. As the wax cools and shrinks, it makes it easier to "top it off", and definitely makes it easier to take the mold apart and release the candle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I sanded like mad, sealed and primed it. Well, I made a frame and prepped it. I sanded like mad, sealed and primed it, sized and began...
The company seems very nice. I changed companies because of the good reviews.. I never used silver so maybe that was the issue but the material falls off the transfer paper before I can use it..Thanks goodness I got a book of 25 so the amount waste did not totally destroy my work schedule. I'll frame the piece but the product was a real b^*^&^% to use. I have more on the way. So my fingers are crossed... Then back to LA Gold leaf. Sorry guys but their stuff was easy too handle and did not self destruct. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
All the shine with No mess. This product shipped from China, so it took a bit longer for it to arrive. I was pleasantly surprised that, along with the adhesive glitter sheets came two sheets of glitter cardstock, two smaller pieces of glitter paper with a pattern and a tiny package of butterflies cut from the glitter paper.
I received this product at a reduced price in exchange for an honest review.
One of the things I dislike about glitter happened when my youngest was a baby. My older two had been to church classes and had used glitter on a product. Somehow, a piece got on the baby, near her eye. No damage, but a reminder of just how much glitter travels around. This paper, and sticker paper gives all the glitz of glitter without the dangers.
I look forward to making many projects using my cricut machine and this adhesive paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice quality shredding scissors. These shredding scissors are a step up from most that I have seen. They are precision-made with sharp, titanium-coated blades and comfortable handles designed for precise control rather than for broad cuts.
The five pairs of blades make cuts approximately 11/64 in. long, just the right size for chopping herbs such as tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro, chive, mint, etc. in the kitchen.
They can also be used for shredding the occasional paper with personal or financial information before recycling, and I have seen them sold for this purpose, as well as for kitchen use.
A protective case for the blades is included, and it is easy to insert and remove the scissors from it.
As with all cutlery, they should be hand-washed and dried thoroughly.
Culina provided a pair of scissors for evaluation and review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just used this for the first time ever. My . Just used this for the first time ever. My first mold was over a rabbit paperweight of glass. Working time was enough for blending, not enough for forming the mold. There were creases in the design and the mold did not form over the sides without gapping as it set up. Not useable for pouring melt and pour soap. The second mold also had some smaller creases in the design on a 3" X 2 1/2" figurine. It tore in one area about 1/2" at the top as I removed the figurine from the mold. I will pour this one and see if I can correct the flaws in the soap after pouring. This mold set up quickly too. However, I put the putty in the refrigerator for more than an hour, per instructions, before using. This gave me a little more working time...about two minutes, tops, more. I may buy this again, sometime. For now, I'll buy commercial molds. It was an experiment, but a bit expensive for what I ended up with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
5 stars for customer relations. it's peculiar. Patchy and very dark. It's more carbon than graphite.
Update to above review. MyArtscape contacted me asking for more info about their product and I promised I would update my review.
I tried it again and it is very dark and non-erasable but this time I traced on to very smooth card and the lines were quite even.
I made the mistake of thinking this was just graphite, like some similar stuff I had before which was very light, like pencil, and could be erased. So I don't want to damage their product or reputation because I made am error !!!! They were very helpful and offered a replacement or full refund. The best compensation for me is how interested they are in their products and getting it right - something that seems to be rare these days. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thrilled with my new Big Shot. After placing my order, I went to JoAnn's and bought 3 Tim Holtz Bigz dies and an embossing folder (with a 50% off coupon of course). Fifteen minutes after my Big Shot arrived I was happily creating amazing diecuts! There is absolutely no learning curve whatsoever. Easy peasy! Even the most intricate designs are perfect.
I had considered buying the Silhouette Cameo and had downloaded their program to play around a bit first. I found myself getting easily frustrated and knew that it would be a while...OK, maybe never.... before I would be able to use it to its full potential.
Buy the Big Shot ASAP. I promise you will not be disappointed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality. Move along. Pretty terrible. They seem somewhat sharp, and will nip threads (by which I mean a single thread at a time), but the quality leaves much to be desired. First off, they are painted black, and not very well, either. Most importantly, they have sharp metal burrs all over and were obviously manufactured with quantity and not quality in mind. They do not feel good in the hand, and the edges are sharp and unpleasant. Feels stamped and very much like an unfinished product. Though I didn't expect too much for the price, but I expected more than this. Spend a little more and find something better.
EDIT: I made this edit back when I first left the review, but it didn't take hold for what ever reason so I'm trying again. It seems from reading and comparing to other reviews, that I got a knock off. The seller I bought from was .o:* VIVID JAPAN *:o. though they have excellent reviews. I've added pictures of the product I received. Amazon refunded my money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT Iridescent. The shipping was great, but this is not properly labeled, the package says "Vintage Leaf Glitter" and when I bought this I assumed that it would iridescent like other brands of this same type of glitter and also like the Martha Stewart Iridescent Tinsel Glitter. The shape was what it is supposed to be but the coloring is not being advertised properly, also the packaging of this product did not match my other Martha Stewart 12 color Glitter kits which leads me to believe that either this is an older product in different packaging or it is not the actual MSC brand but obviously I can't be sure about this, to the seller PLEASE CHANGE THE NAME of this product because it is misleading. I would not recommend buying this online.. spend a few extra bucks and buy it in a craft store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Actually pretty amazing stick-to-it-evness. I recently started working at a coffee chain where we have to provide our own sharpies to write on cups. Within the first few weeks I had lost and had to repurchase so many markers. I realized it's hard to determine what marker belongs to whom when they all look the same, so enter these washi tapes! I have markers of all different colors (and so does everyone else) so I wrapped these on the markers corresponding to the same colors. Now I've had the same pair of blue and green markers for almost a month! Anytime they fall out of my pocket or I leave them around, everyone recognizes that they are mine and give them back to me. It's awesome.
Now, these pens don't get treated nicely. They're routinely soaked with water, soapy water, coffee, and all kinds of other stuff, even bleach-based cleaners, but they have stuck on! It's almost unbelievable. One of them is just now starting to fray at the end, and I've been using them almost every day in these conditions all month. It was easy to apply, and to undo if I messed up the wrapping, but once it was on and I didn't mess with it, it stayed on the markers! I really love these washi tapes, and highly recommend them, not only for sharpie pens, but for anything you need washi tape for.
I was lucky enough to purchase these at a discount in exchange for an unbiased trial and an honest review, but I really put them through the test and they really impressed me! I'll be putting them on all my markers from here on out!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I bought this product because of the good reviews And price. I bought this product because of the good reviews And price. However I will not be buying it again. once my sulky comes it, I'll be tossing this in the trash. It does work, it adheres to fabric.... And everything else in a 20ft area around it. When it lands on the floor or any surface, it just becomes a sticky mess, impossible to be removed. I had to line my surfaces with towels, and even then it managed to land beyond the protected areas. I often use this for ribbing- such as the kind used on collars or cuffs. I'll spray the ribbing, fold together... You get the idea. While I'm holding the ribbing and spraying- it gets all over me as well. I have to scrub my arms and hands raw to remove it from my skin. Often times it comes out in stringy clumps too, instead of the fine mist of other spray adhesives. Which then takes up more the product and makes more of a mess. For the small savings compared to better brands, I don't think this product is worth all the hassle. Perhaps if I was using it on a different area (say large embroidery areas), where it was more easily contained to the fabric, it would make less mess and would be worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DID YOU KNOW. Gingher Scissors have been around since 1947!!
In 2005, Gingher sold all stock and name to Fiskars.
In 2012, Fiskars sold stock to Forveson,Inc.......
If you have a pair of "Gingher" Scissors that have"Italy" or "Mexico" stamped on the back of them, that is where the Scissor originated. They were "ALL" shipped to Greensboro, NC where they have been Sharpened(Knife Edge and Normal Edge). Each pair of Gingher Scissors are handled multiple times thru the process of getting that "Sharp Edge"
Each pair of 8"-10" pair of Scissors are checked for Sharpness by cutting 6 pieces of 100%Cotton Muslim Cloth. Smaller sizes are checked with 1-2 thickness of the same cloth.
****IF THESE SCISSORS ARE DROPPED*****Chances are you have nicked the knife edge, they simply will "Snag" when you try to cut with them... YOU'LL KNOW!!! They won't cut
When you purchase your Gingher Scissors, they have been adjusted as they need to be. They have passed the cutting test, cut multiple times, tips set, and they should not be adjusted by anyone other than a professional. Please send them back to Forveson,Inc 322-D Edwardia Dr,Greensboro,NC 27409 to be repaired..Cost for repair has increased to $12.00 but well worth it.....
And last but not least, add a drop of 3-1 oil and wipe over scissors from time to time... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Craft It Up! You Get Almost 400 Feet Of Washi Tape. This is a fun and funky collection of washi tape rolls! There are twelve rolls, each with a different design. I received thge Decorative Washi Tape Collection at no cost in order to review and I love the colors, patterns and designs of these! And there is enough to do a lot of different projects!
Each of the 15 mm wide rolls is 10 meters long (almost 33 feet!) so you get a total of just under 394 feet with the twelve rolls. That's a lot of crafting! I have not done a whole lot of crafts with washi tape, but was interested in giving it a try, So I made me a little bookmark to start. I like working with this stuff! It is fun! This is something anyone can do, but for kids, this is a great way to let them decorate their belongings or make things without the mess of paints or other mediums.
These tapes are bright and vibrant colors that coordinate well with each other. They are easy to get started off the roll and while they are sticky enough to adhere well, they are still easy to handle and manuever. You can reposition them if you make a mistake or change your mind. They also tear very easily by hand, although my OCD doesn't like a ragged edge, but if you have a little one that doesn't need to be waving scissors around, it's a good thing. With kids heading back to school this is an awesome pack for decorating binders, folders, notebooks and lockers. There are so many different ways to use washi tape that the options are almost endless. This is a nice pack that will provide you enough for multiple projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fixes everything. Toys, switches, ornaments, plastic, metal, rubber Every thing. <div id="video-block-RL6F7JZOVL407" 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/C1JqWVVbTAS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91vHQYrTxZS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> * Its a superhero glue. Should be wearing a cape.
* If you get any of this on your fingers, or hands, use an emery board to buffet off. It comes off quickly and easily.
* The White activator, at the top, under the cap, needs to be twisted about three turns. This will open the tip. It will be ready to squeeze the sides and use.
* I recommend testing before application. It comes out pretty fast.
* I took a couple of photos, when I opened this glue to fix some lawn ornaments. But thats not all it fixes.
* I used it to fix the knob on the top of my cookie jar.
* Ive used it in my vehicle for pieces that have come off. It works for me every time, without fail.
* Ive tried many other glues that claim to be super. Claim to be fast drying. That claim to work. They just dont.
* Hope this info helps. Thanks for reading. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEST Food Scissors For Babies/Toddlers. PROS
+ Overall high quality scissors.
+ Protective cap for blades.
+ Blades will not rust, pit or leave a metallic taste on foods.
+ Blades sharpness makes slicing easier, allows precise cuts and extremely thin slices.
+ Blades will retain their sharp edge for a long time.
+ Great for home or travel/on-the-go.
CONS
- Ceramic blades are stronger than steel but unfortunately, is more fragile because it is more brittle. That means that if you drop a ceramic knife or attempt to cut bone/frozen foods with one, it can break/chip.
- Blades may stain over time.
- Over an extended period of time, blades may need to be sharpened with a specific specially designed ceramic sharpener.
- Blade snip size serves its purpose but it would be nice if offered a couple more blade/scissor sizes.
- Price tag (but good investment). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Create anything with a price. Despite such a small amount, I was able to fix three items. I used Sugru to create a mold around a magnet mount for my car's backup camera. The color blends well with my car paint. It has stayed intact despite being subject to the elements. I also used it to fix a broken side mirror along with electrical tape. So far, the mirror has not vibrated out of place. Lastly, I had a vacuum holder that broke. It was annoying because I could not wrap the electrical cord properly. With my rudimentary fix, that problem was fixed. Would definitely buy this product if I really need. Otherwise, the price is a deciding factor on how badly I really want to fix something. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Uneven spray. Because the can is chunking out solids along with the aerosol, the paint doesn't come out of the nozzle smoothly like ordinary spray paint does. You can be happily spraying along and then it suddenly belches out an insane blob of paint in one spot. In order to get uniform coverage you have to do multiple coats in short bursts with a lot of shaking in between. These cans are so tiny I ended up having to buy two of them to cover an area of about three square feet. This is the only red available in this line of paints, but despite the Cherry Bomb name, it's not a bright red. It's more like a blood red with very tiny bright red glitter. I'm happy with the final result on my project -- the bright red glitter against the darker red looks really nice -- but getting there was frustrating and expensive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crisp, clear edges. A fondant extruder had been on my wish list for a long time. When I had the opportunity to purchase this at a reduced rate, I did so immediately. I seriously was so excited to use it, that I made a batch of fondant so I would have some ready the minute my package arrived. My extruder arrived on time and in perfect shape. I had the package opened in 2 seconds so I could start playing. It was SUPER easy to use ( even without reading the enclosed directions). There are 20 different plates, meaning lots of decorating possibilities for my cakes. The fondant pushed through nicely and the extruded pieces came out clean and with crisp edges!! Clean up was a breeze.....very minimal amount of fondant remained in the tube. The only improvement I could suggest was a carry case so that the dime size plates do not get misplaced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the Big Shot. I've owned the Big Shot for 5 years and it's reliably supported all my cutting and embossing needs. I've made over hundreds of cards with it, of varying sizes and styles. It's definitely worth the initial investment.
1) It's pretty straightforward to use. The Extended Multipurpose Platform shows you how to make your *sandwich* before running it through. In order to use the machine right out of the box, you will need to purchase embossing folders or dies.
2) The big shot is compatible with many brands aside from Sizzix. For example, the majority of my embossing folders are Cuttlebug, it also works with Darice embossing folders. Similarly, I've tried out multiple dies (different brands) and they all work with the Big Shot. (The one thing I've struggled with is one brand of Joy! Die & Emboss where I had to buy an additional mat for the embossing to work)
3) It seems to be quite sturdy - I've tested the limits with various paper thickness including acetate and the plates haven't failed yet. Once they get battered, you can easily find a new set on sale.
4) It's also versatile; you could use it to achieve different textures but you will have to buy additional plates/pads.
5) Size: The width is about 6 inches, so if you're trying to make a 5"x 7" card, you can run the card through (portrait style). Something to take note of when selecting your embossing folders. Also, at that size, the edge of the paper may crease slightly.
The teal color is nice. Overall, it was definitely worth the investment and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an embossing/cutting machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meh....they feel sticky and have performance issues. These aren't great. Firstly, they are very sticky to the touch--I've been using glue guns for twenty five years, I'd guess, and have NEVER had glue gun sticks that felt sticky until these.
The other issue is that they melt too easily--very low melt point. While that might sound like a bonus, it's really not. I've used these in three different guns and, in all three, they begin to melt at the rubber base of the chamber, before they even enter the gun. That leaves you with a disfigured goop at the chamber entrance and when you try to push the trigger to load more glue, it gets stopped up. Then I have had to remove the stick, cut off and discard a large amount of glue, just so I can reload and use what remains of the stick.
So...though the price is good, by the time I factor in the hassle and need to discard parts of the stick, it really isn't such a great buy after all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product, Great Price. This transfer paper has worked great, I use it with my cricut to transfer vinyl stencils onto wood and fabric to paint. I was not happy with the cricut brand transfer paper which was switched to a plastic type material. This one has the perfect amount of stick, it doesn't pull the vinyl up after laying the image down, and the grids make lining things up so much easier. The paper is thin and the red lines show up well on every color vinyl I have used it with. This transfer paper is necessary if you want to keep the shape of your stencil, so if you are thinking about skipping this step when cutting out vinyl stencils then don't. Fantastic price, much cheaper than wha tyou get from the craft store even with a coupon. I will definitely be ordering this product again. Also, they include a card to smooth the bubbles out which was really nice. Seller was quick about getting the shipment out and they emailed some videos on how to use their products which was really nice too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
False advertising. These do NOT work as described. There is absolutely no way you can use these face paint sticks to get your face (or your child's) to look ANYTHING like the picture on the package. They do not work well dry, nor do they work well when wetted. The color virtually transparent on the first attempt, and will get slightly darker after repeated attempts. They will tug mercilessly at the skin when trying to put on, and--worst of all--then require repeated rubbing (even with water AND soap) to remove. My child's skin and face turn red from the physical effort needed to apply these and from the physical effort of scrubbing off. Most recently, we even had to resort to using cold cream to get all the traces off, else my child look like he has dirty, sickly yellow skin.
The local childrens' museum has some different brand of face painting sticks that we use every time we visit. Those apply opaquely, and remove with simple rinsing, or even crying. No scrubbing needed. So, I know that a suitable face paint stick is out there; this is not it, and it does NOT work as described.
If you want to spend a lot of time applying this face paint, and then even more time removing it, and perhaps if you're an adult... well, then maybe these might work for you. If you want to paint your child's face, or if you want to let your child paint his/her own face, then find a different product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
4.5 stars - love this winder. If I could give it 4.5 stars I would do that. The only reason is because the metal arm that guides the yarn won't stay locked and therefore I have to support it with my fingers to keep it steady. Other than that I love this!!! I have wound 30 cakes with it already and it works great. It is a tad small base wise so your cakes are smaller, but I have no problem with making 2 cakes from one skein. For 16$ I am so happy. I wasn't ready to shell out 60$ for a jumbo winder. I can't even explain how happy I am with this winder - it takes a moment to get used to but after you get the technique down (remember to hold tension in the yarn being wound to create a tight cake) it becomes a breeze! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Five Stars... Easy to put on and dry fast. Easy to put on and dry fast. Gave my leather couch a great shine, a second life. It also made the leather more supple. This product does exactly as advertised. I am new to leather working and wasn't sure which leather sealer to buy. So far I have only used it on a sofa and it worked great, my sofa looks brand new now. The shine of the leather finish makes me proud to show off. I will be purchasing this again.
Please let me know by leaving a comment below if you found this review not helpful at all so I can assist you better or provide better details about the product. Thank you for reading my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good price, materials feel a little cheap. Bought the set for some light home prototyping/design work. The handles and blade assortment is great, even though I doubt I'll use some of the specialist blades. The box is also super for keeping the instruments sloshing around the bottom of a desk drawer or rattling around in the old mug I use to hold pens. The price I paid on Amazon was $10 less than the same item sold in the local Staples ($16.29 vs. $25.99).
My main complaint relates to the materials used for the handles. The X-acto knives I used in school had a heavier grade of steel and the handles had real heft. These handles feel too light. In addition, the plastic inserts used to hold the instruments is of a really low-grade, cheap plastic that grips the objects too tightly. This requires you to use more force to pull them out and snap them back in, which could be dangerous if they slipped out of your hand while taking them out. That faux-felt material you see inside of watch boxes and penholders would have been better, in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Moldstar 15 is by far my favorite material to make molds from. Moldstar 15 is by far my favorite material to make molds from. It's a two part concoction that once it's mixed and cures (goes from a liquid to a solid) is a soft green, rubbery substance in a decently quick amount of time -- very rarely do bubbles get trapped in the cured state as well which is lovely.
The final mixture is a strong material with greater flexibility and tear strength, perfect for both one piece molds (for casts with flat backs).
As a bonus, it doesn't seem to trigger any sensitivities like the Oomoo 30 variety of silicone did (though I am very fond of oomoo as well). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PMC3 can be torch fired - making it especially user friendly. Precious Metal Clay is remarkable stuff, and because PMC3 can be torch fired,it's the perfect choice for those who don't choose to invest in a kiln. Though I am not a silver smith, do not know how to solder, and have never taken a jewelry making classes, with PMC3 I can make stunning, unique fine silver pieces. You will love the versatility of this ingenious product! If this is your first time buying PMC3, consider purchasing one or more smaller quantity packages. Using it does involve a bit of a learning curve, a little goes a long way, and unused metal clay tends to dry up quickly once opened. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of Beautiful Rubber Bands. My 8 year old daughter chose to spend her Amazon gift card to purchase these bands. They are very nice and colorful! My daughter has the original Rainbow Loom, and I think the bands in this set are a bit more "stretchy" than the other brand, but it's not a problem. I was personally happy to see the hard plastic locking case to hold all 8500 pcs. It does come with clips, charms, and beads.
The only area I was a bit disappointed in was the shipping. I don't know if the problem was related to the seller or Amazon. In any case, the item was marked as Prime with no note of the item taking any additional shipping prep time. We ordered on a Thursday and expected to receive them by Saturday. The order arrival date kept changing and finally settled on the following Monday. I then contacted Amazon to see why there was a delay. The explanation was basically that it was in stock but not readily available to ship (whatever that means). I responded that the item description should say that it will be delayed a day or two if that's the case. This wasn't a gift or anything so it wasn't a terrible scenario, but I pay for Prime and expect to receive 2 day shipping for qualifying items. When it was all said and done, the package ended up arriving on Sunday. Just a heads up for any of you that may be counting on it for a gift on short notice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This must be what the professionals use. I've been buying double-sided tape squares off eBay and thought I'd try out a different source since I'm planning several new scrapbooks and the eBay supplier was pretty expensive with the shipping costs. I was just hoping to get the same quality as I was used to--I never expected to get a better quality tape for less money. This product blew me away. Its grip is so much better than what I was getting before--really, really sticky with even coverage of the glue or whatever the sticky stuff is. The backing paper pulls off easily so I don't get finger oils on the tape trying to pry it apart, and I am finding that the extra-large sheets mean I waste less.
I think what I like best is that the film is easy to work with because the backing paper is rigid instead of flimsy. It cuts easily with scissors or an exacto knife for tricky shapes, but my favorite things has been to tape a picture to one side of the film, use a die cutter to get the shape I want, and then get a perfect "sticker".
I'm definitely ordering extra packs now with the free supersaver shipping--you never know how long that will last with the price already real low.
Thanks Amazon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for Stencil cutting thin mylar. Purchased specifically for fairly thin stencil cutting. I've tried it out on ~3mil mylar, works FANTASTIC with the blade cutter/heating tip. (Just using an exacto knife to cut mylar is more difficult). When I put in the angled tiny tip, the one I planned to use for stencil cutting... the newly unbundle cord acted like a spring and when I put the very light weight iron on the table, the cord acted like a bungie cord and pulled the iron off the table,hitting the floor and breaking the special tip I had planned to use for stencils. I AM SO MAD AT MYSELF! Any who... I tried various tips on the thin mylar and it worked pretty well, the other tips were not as accurate as the heated knife tip.
I did not use the iron very long, so just for testing, it did seem that the handle started to heat up, not sure how that will be once I start cutting stencils for extended periods.
I would recommend when first opening package, pull the cord straight and let it straighten a bit before plugging into the wall. The iron is REALLY light, I ended up using a temp weight to anchor the cord end of iron at the table when I left it sitting to heat up, so it for sure would not get pulled off table by the cord. (Alternately, use a power strip w/ plugs on table so the cord on the iron stays on the table). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great cutter, but because of the size and color, it gets lost in drawers. Does indeed to be as sharp as promised, at least once it's "in" the material to be cut. What it lacks is the very sharp point that a razor blade comes to - this blade is a bit rounded off, so plunging it into, say, a seam of tape takes just a bit more pressure than a standard razor would. Once it's in, though, it slices through it like butter.
Why it gets only four out of five stars is because the shape and color of the cutter turn this fine cutting device into one of the easiest things to lose in a drawer. It's dark grey and small, about double the thickness of a pen, which sounds thick, but in the mess that is our (and most people's) "random-stuff drawer" it just gets lost. The color makes it blend into shadows easily and, even though there's a bright orange switch on top, it just disappears. This is most frustrating because I actually want to use this little knife but when I need it, finding it requires a thorough search mission into the junk drawer. A brighter color would help immensely. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely perfect. I bought this for my Dexcom G5/G4 platinum constant glucose monitor transmitter. In conjunction with a 4" wide roll of Opsite Flexfix it is the best solution for holding equipment to the body (for me, others may find a different dressing would be ideal). I had been cutting it with a blade and the sloppy hole would tend to peel faster.
The punch is easy to use and has a little lock underneath so it can hold closed for storage. It's easiest to line up if used upside down (viewing through the punch-out hole). I am going to recommend this to every single person I know with the G4 CGM.
At its widest the tag shape is 37.72mm x 21.75mm, the tapered section is 5.58mm long and goes from 21.75mm to 11.66mm. It's not quite an inch tall and 1.5 inch wide. and tapers from a half inch to full width in a quarter inch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must have for making props out of Styrofoam. My husband and I build props out of Styrofoam for a theater group and for Halloween props. We use Hot Wire Foam Factory's products to make them durable. This really is amazing stuff. We primarily use the Foam Coat, Boost, and Bounce. These things actually perform as advertised, which isn't as common as it used to be. On top of that, the company has a bunch of YouTube videos to help you figure out what you need for your project and how to use it. We stumbled across their vendors at a Halloween convention in 2013 and bought a starter kit out of curiosity. We made headstones out of regular cheap Styrofoam and used these products to coat them. They've been used outdoors for three years now and are still in perfect shape. I highly recommend the Foam Fusion adhesive as well. We have tried several different things which have either not held well or have noted the Styrofoam. The Foam Fusion is amazingly strong and doesn't damage the Styrofoam in the slightest. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't let the photos fool you; this machine is small. VERY small. The good: the machine does seem to work. I was able to burn a very small portrait in a moderate amount of time. Quick setup out of the box.
The bad: the photos show phone cases, pens, etc. with designs on them which this machine is NOT designed to do. My primary interest was to make some cool wooden business cards; even that size is beyond this shrimp's capabilities. Really, really, REALLY--if you want to make anything larger than a raffle ticket, you can't do it with this machine.
Two stars, not one, because I don't hate it. Were I and the universe around me Lilliputian, this machine would have no drawbacks at all. But we aren't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vibrant colors; terrible packaging. Sheesh, what a nightmare I (and presumably Amazon's poor warehouse workers!) had with these. The first lot arrived half-empty with cracked, broken bottles. The second lot arrived half-empty with cracked, broken bottles. The second lot also arrived with a mysterious third lot (which I hadn't ordered)...half-empty with cracked, broken bottles! So between the first order, the replacement order, and the mystery order, at least I have more than a full set of these watercolors.
As it turns out, I now feel silly for requesting a replacement, because a very small amount of these goes a VERY long way. I had not used liquid watercolors before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But they are almost more like food coloring than paint. I only needed a few drops to make enough paint to cover several 9" x 12" papers, or for dying wood for crafts (my uses, with my young children). I'm almost glad I had to transfer the paint into my own (more sturdy) glass bottles, because now I'm forced to use a dropper to measure out the paints, rather than the original bottles' imprecise squeeze-tops.
As for the most important part, the colors -- they are vivid and fairly true to their namesakes. For student-grade watercolors, they are better than I would have expected. All but the blue hues are very washable, and even the blues wash out in a day or two. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Mat Cutter. I do photography as a hobby and sometimes I get paid to do weddings. It's not a full time job, but I love photography. Lately I have been getting some of my pictures printed and framed. Custom framing and matting is VERY VERY expensive and most times when I look for mat the store doesn't have what I am looking for so I decided to get some blank mat and this mat cutter to try it. If you follow the directions you will get professional results the first time. I went on their web site and watched some videos before trying and I am 100% satisfied with the outcome of my first mat. The only thing I would caution you on is be careful when setting the depth of the blade on the bevel cutter, it can screw out if you are not careful, other than that this is well worth the money and now I won't have to spend hours looking for mat in a store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Metal case feels great, the rest is low quality garbage. I bought this utility knife thinking I was receiving a well designed product. It looked to be really well thought out and of high quality...before I took it out of the packaging. Don't get me wrong, whoever conceived this product was on the right track. The shape is unique from any other knife like this and It feels great to hold in your hand. The problem is with the plastic pieces inside that are supposed to hold the blade in place. They do a terrible job. I noticed this immediately when I first tried to push the blade out. Pushing the button down and sliding it forward causes the plastic to bind and is not at all smooth action. It feels cheaper than the one I bought form the 99 cents store. The plastic pieces are just not formed to an acceptable level of accuracy. When the blade "locks" into place you can still move the blade around a lot which makes doing any kind of precision work with this product a joke. Opening the metal case to change the blade revealed two more issues. First, there is just a s****y little piece of plastic holding the two sides of the metal shell together. If you don't lock it all the way, the two metal halves can come apart. This is dangerous. Second, the you are supposed to be able to put the blade in perpendicular to the handle in order to use the knife to scrap windows, etc. After I put the blade in to do this as instructed on the back of the packaging, it was so loose that it fell out when I tried to cut with it. Basically if you are cutting construction paper, this product wil probably be ok. If you are doing any cutting that requires actually putting some muscle into it this product could be dangerous. I expect better from the Xacto company. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You should have seen the smile on her face. My daughter is a lefty and has never been able to cut very well --- you should see the wrapping paper during Christmas time! After watching her struggle to cut the paper this year for gift wrapping, I finally understood what she meant when she said she could never get scissors to "work correctly" for her. So I decided to get her a pair of "TRUE" left-handed scissors where the blades are reversed (not all "lefty" scissors reverse their blades). Well, when they arrived, I gave them to her and she was a bit confused about why I bought her a pair of scissors as a "gift" --- she opened them and cut a piece of paper lying nearby --- as she began to cut, a HUGE smile spread across her face -- this was the FIRST time she had ever used a pair of scissors that "worked correctly" for her. She was amazed at how easy cutting really was. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not great. It's pretty, I like the color and the shimmer, but it is really difficult--and seems to be entirely a matter of chance--to actually make a pearl shape out of this "liquid pearl" stuff. Maybe there's a trick to it I don't know about (please, by all means, leave a comment and let me know if there is!), but mostly I get misshapen peaks and little blobs. The smaller I try to make them, the worse they are, and that doesn't mean the larger ones are necessarily good either. I'm not sure what I'll use it for now, but hopefully I can find some way to use it. Oh, and by the way, if you put it over dye ink, the color from the ink will seep into the pearl liquid, but it will be a distorted color. This can be a cool effect, if you are expecting it. I came upon it by accident, but found that over the cocoa CTMH ink, it kind of looks like mother of pearl. I may do something with that, but it doesn't work well to make your own pearl-like accents. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good color but causes cardstock to warp. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local library, and I got this Dreamweaver Metallic Copper Embossing Paste to apply to cardstock, over a stencil. I applied the paste with a Heritage Handicrafts mini-squeegee.
The directions on the jar of embossing paste weren't completely clear as to when the stencil should be removed from the cardstock after the paste was applied, so the first time I used it, I let the paste dry before I lifted the plastic stencil. This was a mistake, as the stencil stuck to the cardstock and ripped up part of the dried paste when I tried to remove it. The second application went more smoothly as I lifted the stencil as soon as I finished applying the paste.
I'm still not completely satisfied with this embossing paste, as it causes the cardstock to warp as it dries. It's also hard to apply it to the smaller openings in the stencil. The color does dry to a metallic copper finish, exactly as advertised. I think the next time I'll try it on watercolor paper, which will be less prone to warping than the 80 lb. cardstock.
NOTE: this paste works much better on watercolor paper and with brass stencils, rather than the plastic variety. Please see customer image for an embossed greeting card decorated with Dreamweaver Metallic Copper Embossing Paste. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
brown tags of awesomeness. I got these tags because we always have tons of parties to attend and we have four kids so Santa brings a lot of gifts for Christmas. The come hole punched so you don't have to worry about that. My one drawback was that the strings were not already through them. It would have been munch easier on me. But I can totally understand why they wouldn't want to do that because with 100 tags they would be so tangled up. They are thick like cardboard sort of so they won't tear easily. You can write on them with markers easily and don't have to worry about them smearing all over the place. Overall they are just great and can be used for so many things and such a great price also.
*I received this product at a discounted rate in return for my honest, unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality and very functional. Great set of glue sticks!
I needed black glue sticks for a project with neon tubing that I was doing. I needed something to block the light from certain sections of the tubing and electrical tape just looked horrible and didn't really block out all of the light. I decided to give these things a try instead.
They really work exceptionally. They blocked out all the light without having to use large blobs of it. Some black glue sticks end up being a little see through after they are heated up, from my past experience, but these stayed truely black. It does come out quite glossy, but that tends to happen with hot glue guns anyway, so it wasn't too big of a deal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This saves so much time in decorating for parties. This is a super cute addition to any party decor from birthdays, baby showers, and even weddings. We are using these and some small blue ones for my grandson's birthday party. Because they are inexpensive, they are great as a filler if you need to decorate a large area without spending a fortune. If I had these a few years ago, it would have saved me so much time because we made them all by hand to hang in trees for her back yard wedding. They are pre-cut and easy to assemble, so it is quick and painless. When these are assembled they are a about the diameter of a standard basketball. For some reason I wasn't able to get mine super full but that could be because I am not crafty at all. The aqua blue is a beautiful shade.
I was able to get this item at a discount in exchange for an honest and impartial review. The opinions and observations expressed are my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth working ring stretcher. Slightly larger footprint than a durston. 7 1/4 x 5 1/4. Handle pulls forward to use the rear large stretcher. Handle pushes back to use the front smaller stretcher. Front stretcher will go to just over an eleven size. Back stretcher will go to just over a fourteen size. Both stretchers have six splines. The reducing plate spins freely and has nice smooth insides to the reducing holes. The press foot comes down pulling forward and goes up pushing backward. About the same weight, I am ooofing, as the durstan. The handle sits into the hub, but not all the way through and is held by a set screw into the end of the hub pressing on the side of the handle. The knob unscrews at the top. I get much less blisters using this round-knob handle than the plastic/rubber molded handle on the durston. Could be because I feel the durston delivers slightly more torque...at least my shoulder is more sore after using the durston and I get more ring splits on the durston, my fault entirely I am sure. So if you are looking for a nice smooth working, after cleaning and oiling of course, ring stretcher/reducer and cannot quite count pennies for a durston you might want to try this one. I received answers to my emails to the seller quickly and nicely and they double-checked this was the machine I had ordered even to the colour of the paint. (Think I corrected all the "corrections" by my spoll chocker, but...) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful thing. The Budda Board is endlessly entertaining. I gave three of these for gifts to artists, two of whom are in their 80s and they are loving them. I wish I had ordered one for myself. I tried it in a store display and another before gifting and it is a wonderful, unusual, yet simple thing. You paint with water on the board and it stays there for awhile then slowly vanishes. It is perfect for those practicing brush-stroke painting or caligraphy. I recommend this for anyone needing diversion in a calm, non-technical way. If you order one, get a spare to donate to a nearby long-term care center, children's hospital or waiting room. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shoddy job. These are ok. What sucks is that theres a lot of excess glue all over these where it looks like it was very very quickly put together. Theres no way of getting rid of the glue without wrecking the houses because theres ALOT of glue and how small the houses are. Im making a Halloween village so these are not going to all be covered in glitter so the glue is a problem. Also, the cardboard is coming up in places. I like the design and the size but am not impressed with the shoddy job whoever put these together did. Also the houses should be rectangles but because of the crappy glue job, they are puffed out in places. The church steeple is crooked. This gets 3 stars for the size and design and the fast shipping They were delivered fast. Now I know why | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes complex cards easy. Well worth the price! I have three of the "100," series (1001 Card Quotes, and 100 Shaped Cards) as well as this one. This is by far the best. Instructions and videos help virtually any user to be able to make expert-looking cards. I would give it 5 stars, but it relies so heavily on using specialty products - which would be needed to make an exact duplicate of the card as shown. I don't mind them pushing their products, but it can be discouraging if the desired card would require spending a small fortune on the materials. But, for teaching the basics of making cards that are beyond a simple folded sheet of card stock, this is extremely helpful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You can probably make it work. I'm relatively new to the cold processes soap making scene. I didn't want to spend a ton of money getting started, so I bought this soap mold instead of buying an expensive high quality one from a specialty store like the soap making resource.
I had read that I should line my soap mold with wax paper to make the soap easier to remove from the mold, but then I felt like I wouldn't get the benefit of the uniform lines for cutting. After the incubation period, it was difficult to cut out and remove the soap. I had two batches where the middle bars were wrecked because some of the soap got stuck to the bottom of the tray while the rest came out.
Since I was new to soap making, I wasn't sure if it was an issue with my recipe, equipment, or method. I finally got frustrated enough with this mold to put down some extra money on a high quality acrylic mold with dividers (so I don't even have to cut it into bars, just plane and bevel it!), and I'm so glad I did. This mold might save you money in the long run, and it might work just fine for some people, but for me it wasn't worth the struggle and wasted batches. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't be fooled by the picture. Please, listen to me on this one. This product doesn't look like the picture! I was expecting a nice bring selection of colors but instead I received a pale small set of regular construction paper. And if regular construction paper is what you are looking for, STILL don't buy this! I just got a nicer quality set of 300 pages for $7.48, here in amazon. Why would someone want to buy only 50 pages of a regular construction paper for over $4? I wish I had read more carefully the reviews. Of course, sending it back with cost me more than the product so I will just call amazon and complain about this product being misrepresented. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tag maker! A bit oily to start so do a practice run or two first. This is a great product especially for those of us who love creating our own gift tags! I had a little trouble with the eyelet setter but I think I've got it down now. There are three steps to making the tags. The first cut produces your tag. Then the tag must be inserted into a smaller slot to create the wee hole. Then the tag gets popped over a peg along with an eyelet to finish it up. If you do the tags one at a time, this will be pretty time-consuming. So I recommend doing one step at a time for your entire project. Punch out all your tags, then punch out the wee holes and then turn the machine around and add your eyelets. Saves a bit of time if you are making hundreds of tags like I did for a recent project. With 65lb stock, I was able to punch up to three at a time. One thing to note: the machine comes nicely oiled and that oil may appear on the edges of your project so punch out some samples with scrap paper first to soak up the excess oil. Happy punching!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I give these comfortable scissors a ful 5 stars for their price value. I give these comfortable scissors a full 5 stars for their price value. Among an array of scissors that start at this price and go upwards of $20, I see no reason in spending more than this pair since they perform so adequately, they come with a nicely sharpened blade and are perfectly torqued so they feel like they're cutting smoothly when you feel the blades rub against each other. I've bought scissors at this price range that just didn't cut, but that's not even close to how nicely these scissors perform on cardboard and all textures of paper without fail. They don't hurt at all and have a nice long reach that cuts nicely at all points from the inside to the outside. All in all this product (and the very similar Scotch product) performs as well as more expensive Fiskars. I hope they last, but not only do the the Titanium blades look like they'll provide an adequate time before requiring sharpening, but at this price, there's a lot of good things going on with this nice pair of all-purpose cutting implements. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Goes the extra step. I was a little perplexed when I saw that this vendor cuts the branches on order since I'm used to the almost synthetic looking dead trees. When I got them, i was so glad i ordered them because they're awesome. upon arrival, they still had leaves on them but she provides explicit instructions on how to remove them. I still haven't tried doing so since my wedding isn't till may but ill update this once i do. Each branch is about 3-4 ft tall with no less than 3 beaches on top. I could definitely combine them to make them fuller but I'm choosing to just use one per base since my base is pretty small. Im using them to line the aisle in my outdoor wedding. If you're planning on making a wishing tree i would say you'd need about 3 branches. She went the extra mile by including a sweet letter wishing us good vibes on our special day. Great product, great marketing, great overall. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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