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Nice set of Four Multipurpose Scissor Set By ShellGuard . Multipurpose Four Piece Scissor Set
By ShellGuard
I bought this set for my youngest son. He has moved into his own place and I know that Scissors are things that you always need, and if you are like me you forget to get them every time I am at the store. I did not want to get him some cheap set and these have "Carbon Stainless Steel blades". These scissors do not stain easily are rust and stain resistant.
Included in this set is a scissor for just about everything he (or any household) could need. One Eight inch Kitchen shears, an eight and a half inch scissor, a five inch scissor and a four inch scissor. I also wanted to add that the Kitchen shears have a serrated blade and an area to open bottle caps. I am a little concerned that the plastic handles might nit hold up as well as the blades. For that reason I am rating this Four Stars.
I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. I received no financial compensation. My review is based solely on my personal experiences with the product and are my opinions alone. I have no affiliation with the seller or the manufacture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of wax, easy to use. This wax is very, very, very easy to use with a stamp I also purchased on Amazon. The spoon makes it easy to melt the wax to then distribute a small amount into an envelope for sealing. The only downside of this wax is that the yellow is on the side of maybe too yellow. I would say it comes off as dark-ish yellow with some glitter. It works if you're going for that tone of gold, but if you're going for a more "aged" gold look like I was, you might be just slightly unhappy with that. In any case, I don't mind the color too much and I'm about to stamp 100 (or more) invitations with it. I think it should be more than enough wax as a small sliver of wax gave me one beautiful full stamp. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Bags / Twist Ties Need Improvement. I started making homemade bread on a weekly basis so I needed a good storage bag that would keep my loaves fresh. I purchased these bags and I find them to be very good. They are bigger than I need but that is not a problem as before I seal it, I try to take excess air out. And it will be fine for round loaves as well. These bags come with twist ties and that is honestly the only negative I have. The ties come attached and you simply tear one off as needed and close bag. They are on the flimsy side so tearing is not easy and then if you open and close the twist tie several times as we do over the course of a few days as we eat the bread, the tie just falls apart. The wire is much too thin. I end up looking in my kitchen drawer for twist ties that come in trash can boxes from the supermarket. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was soo excited about receiving this as I'm painting . I was soo excited about receiving this as I'm painting it for a gift for someone, and the statue leans a bit far back, and doesn't sit flat, it kind of wobbled and the big dragon's horns aren't even attached to the dragon, I have to glue them on? Whoever poured this mold, wasn't aware they need to be attached BEFORE it's fired, this is going to look rather off and VERY noticeable that they are glued on. No where in the description does it state the horns aren't attached and oh by the way, it doesn't stand flat it leans . :( I would return it but the person I'm painting it for has a deadline for the gift and I don't have enough time to wait for another one. Not only am I going to lose out on money for this, but, this person is going to receive a gift that isn't 100% quality | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
no goodI expected more. I didn't buy this here on Amazon but I just bought this and had to let others know what to expect. Just like all the many bad reviews on here, it makes your corners looked frayed or chewed. It's not a smooth cut. The clippings have to be banged out. I don't think it would be bad for occasional use on paper but FYI this is NOT GOOD ON LAMINATE!! I bought it to keep the straight edges from scratching my kids as I made them tons of pocket cards and game pieces and I did better with scissors. Every other cut is okay and then you get this miss cut that doesn't even look like a corner, put it back in and no fixing it. I will return mine and look for another brand. I'm very disappointed because I like the brand Fiskars. Oh, well, guess everyone is cutting corners! LOL | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for the purpose they were intended for . This was one of the few times I did not read the reviews. Why should I be concerned about what other people say about sticks ! They are sticks , how can I go wrong. I was delighted to find these popsicle sticks as an add on item. I just jumped at the chance to get them and added it to my order.
They arrived two days later. I pulled open the Amazon box to find out I am now the owner of craft sticks. Well maybe more like coffee stirrers. That is what they look like ! I was so excited to order that I did not realize they were not popsicle sticks. I can't really give it a bad review because I failed to do my normal research. That fault was my own.
The sticks themselves are fine and great for craft projects. I gave it four stars because they feel a little flimsy. I can't confirm yet how they will hold up to wear and tear. I will update my review if they break a lot. For now I will say it is a good buy if this is what you are looking for. For those who are curious I also ordered some popsicle sticks from the same company. The product was Simply Art Jumbo Craft Sticks by Loew Cornell . They arrived on time and seem just fine. I will use both sets of sticks to make miniature furniture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love you little hole puncher. I teach high school and three hole punching is a must have. Several years ago, I was in a major car accident and I broke my "hole punching arm" (left) real bad. Lately, the plates in my arm have been giving me trouble and this seemingly easy task has been tear jerking. I looked for an electric hole puncher and those I found were out of my budget, until I found this one. I cannot tell you how happy I am with this purchase! It is a one button push and my gosh how pain relieving this is for me on a daily basis!!!!! It works perfectly every time!!! I like the fact that I can use batteries or plug it in. Sometimes I go to a student's desk to help them get organized and can just take it with me. Other times, it's just fine plugged in. I did jam it once (purely my fault) and a couple pushes of the button and it unjammed itself. How's that for special?!?! I highly recommend this product for the quality product and affordable price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
VERY BEST "goo" remover I've ever used. This is the best "goo" remover I've ever tried - and I've tried a lot. The bottle construction allows you squeeze out the product a drop at a time, instead of a quirt or a spray like others I've used so waste and overspray is not a problem. A couple of drops is all it takes to loosen a sticker. It comes with a handy built-in plastic scraper with a beveled edge that easily scrapes off a label without scratching the surface. If a bit of adhesive remains, applying another drop or two removes it and can easily be wiped away with a paper towel. The product does emit a distinct chemical smell, yet it is not at all overpowering and dissipates quickly. Naturally, you need to wash any item intended for food with soapy water before using, and I would suggest at least rinsing the area if possible or wiping the area with a damp cloth if rinsing is not possible to remove any remaining chemical residue. This is an excellently packaged and performing product, especially for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Duet I Never Heard Of. I saw them on a Sunday morning news program, just closing out the show, and was very impressed with their guitar work and the intricate, intimate harmonies. I am a huge Simon/Garfunkel fan, and I see where many compare The Milk Carton Kids to them, but I really think they are an incarnation of the 21st century. Mellow tunes and thought-provoking lyrics combine to express the angst of just getting through the auto-pilot lives to which we've surrendered. Bought "Prologue" and "The Ash & Clay" that night, and have been listening to them ever since.
And thanks to Amazon for those short previews which let us hear 45 second snippets of all the songs before we spend the money on a new collection. My wallet and I appreciate it.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
which I love so much. This mold makes HUGE bath bombs, even bigger than Lush's, which I love so much. I used Holly Porter's recipe on YouTube to make my rose essence and rose petal filled bath bombs and they were a big hit. Only issue I ran into with the mold was I didn't wash it after I got it, and it left a black residue on my pink bath bombs. So word of advice: wash them well first, and then you will be good to go! The bombs are extremely easy to remove from the mold (which I did almost immediately after packing and then let them dry for 24 hours on parchment), and I had no issues smoothing the sides or getting a perfect sphere. Would buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Art Clay Copper Clay. I used the 50gm Art Clay Copper (Adia) because supposedly it can be torched using a handheld butane torch. I was very disappointed with this clay, a waste of money and so much time wasted. It dries very quickly once opened, there are no instructions from the manufacturer. I tried all 50grams and nothing to show for my efforts.
After shaping several pieces, I allowed the clay to dry 24-48 hours. I also used a hair dryer on another two pieces so that I could experiment on the amount of time it took to dry copper clay. One of the pieces I made was 3mm thick by 3cm wide predrilled. That was the first one I fired. I used a butane torch for about 5 minutes, getting as close to the piece as I possibly could. After it glowed a dark cherry I continued to fire it for another 20 minutes. After quenching it, I polished and even strung it with a leather cord. It looked really good. Then I went to work on the other piece and that's when everything went wrong. The second piece I made was about 3mm. After I fired it, I realised I didn't pre-drill drilled a hole into it. Using a vice drill, I was surprised to see how easily the drill went into the piece (a vice drill is powered by simply turning it around and around manually). But I didn't think anything of it until I started polishing the piece. While I was polishing it, I accidentally snapped it into two pieces. I immediately looked at the edges where it snapped and could see that outside was a thin layer of copper but inside was brittle clay.
This really alarmed me (because I intended to sell what I made) so I put aside the thicker pieces that I was going to fire and made some more with the remaining clay, making the pieces less than 2mm thick. I dried them for 48 hours and fired each for 30 minutes each making sure to look for signs of melting point to avoid damaging my work. When they cooled, I tested them by breaking them with my hands. I was able to snap those as well, revealing brittle clay inside. Sadly, I went back to my very first copper charm (the one that I thought was successful) and took a hammer to it. I felt like crying when I discovered it was also brittle clay on the inside.
Don't use this product with a butane torch. I don't know if this works or not with a kiln. It probably does but it sure doesn't work with a butane torch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I found this easy to use and just got my first mold made. I found this easy to use and just got my first mold made.
I make candles and have found some molds difficult to find. Or of a quality that I would sell the end product. So I decided to try making my own. Instructions were easy, I didn't have to learn a whole new hobby to get started and have a finished product.
Have made my first mold, an apple I bought from the store and then polyurethaned before trying to make the mold. Came out great, the candle looks exactly like the apple I made it from. Even to the point of the small bruised spot on the apple. Gives the candle a uniqueness.
I found some pitting in the candle when made, apparently from air bubbles in the mold. But I think the bubbles in the mold are due more to my inexperience when making the mold, than a product error.
You can do one small object with the pound of rubber. I plan on ordering more after writing this review. Very excited! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are the same thickness as the standard Big Shot plates, NOT the new thicker 2017-18 Sidekick cutting plates. These don't work alone with the old red, or the new white and brown sidekicks unless you use an adapter plate, which was what the original sidekick came with. When they came out with the new white and brown models of sidekicks, they made new cutting plates that are thicker and don't require the adapter. The problem is that the adapters are no longer available. I have a solution. I purchase cheap Sizzlits dies and then peel the metal blade off, leaving only the plastic plate which is exactly what an Sizzix sidekick adapter is. The sidekick was originally meant to be used with the Sizzlits, but with the advent of the wafer thin dies, the adapter was included with the Sidekick. You do NOT need an adapter to use these small plates with a Big Shot or Big Kick die cutting machine, though, as they are the same thickness of the standard plates. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Craft fun. Great Craft fun..
My family enjoys crafting. More so the girls. having things on hand they can do, makes for less bickering between them. These hole punchers came in handy in my craft room. These hole puncher are larger and more durable then expected. When I look inside to where they cut the paper, there are several layers of metal. Because of the high quality materials and how well these are actually made, We get a nice clean cut shape ever time. They are easy to press and cut, and they make the cut outs so perfectly. Kept my girls busy for about an hour. There are three designs included in this pack. Angel, Flower, and snowflake. These are a great set of hole punchers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The design of this compass shows some pretty innovative thinking in my humble opinion. Over a long lifetime, I've used and even constructed possibly every variety of compass out there. While this one may not be precision enough for some folks, it ranks as possibly one of the handiest shop compass' I've used.
The design of this compass shows some pretty innovative thinking in my humble opinion.
It adjusts easily and quickly and holds the setting quite firmly. The "pencil" holder will take and clamp nearly any diameter writing tool. It will even hold a "sharpie" felt tip pen. (although the sharpie fit is pretty snug). The pencil comes out and back in for re-sharpening very smoothly.
I'm currently using it to mark cutting circles on wood for making wooden bowls. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
could be better. I can't find a better one, but it could be better. The handle comes out easily when using it because it is just inserted with nothing to latch it. That can be annoying. The clay gathers up and it must be cleaned often or you will get murky streaks on your fresh clay. It is not easy to clean. The clay gathers up underneath the roller area which is difficult to reach, yet it must be cleaned or new clay will be ruined. It does work well to smooth the clay at thicker levels, when you want to get very thin id distorts the sheet. The size is good. It works, but could be better. I use it a lot because I don't see an alternative. I bought a different one but it was exactly the same with a different brand stamped on it. This does get the job done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality. I've used clear glycerine, such as this product, a lot for making bars of soap as craft project. This is the first time I have ordered the soap without looking at the quality and clarity in the store. I worried that it would not be clear enough or good enough quality for the projects I had in mind. However, I am pleased with the high quality of this glycerine soap. There was no additional odors or aromas, just the normal glycerine soap smell. The soap melted easily, as I have experienced with glycerine soap in the past. I am pleased with clarity of the soap, my crafty little soaps worked out just as I had hoped! I will definitely keep ordering this item l, as I need more for different soap making crafts. It is great quality for a great price! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I look forward to using these on a lot of projects. My paper was shipped quickly with my prime account and came in a nice box with plastic wrapping.
I really like this paper and comes in handy. Has a lot of uses and have been playing around with it on different surfaces. The carbon is very dark and transfers easy. So easy that if you touch it you will become covered in it. I have done this several times and my hands ended up black.
I like it best with a pen because you get more pressure which results in a darker transfer. I have not used it with a copy machine so not sure how that would work.
You get 100 sheets which will last a while and they are big enough that you could cut them in half if your careful to save money.
They seem high quality to me. Another person reviewed that they didn't think these were original. I am not sure because this is my first time using them but to me they seem to good to be a knock off.
Please rate my review by clicking the yes button below if it helped you and it helps me too! :) Thanks! I received this product at a discount/free in exchange for an honest & unbiased review. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by the seller in any way. Hope this helps in your purchasing decision. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love me some Kemper Klay Kutters. I adore my Kemper Kutters.
I have been using them for polymer clay for many many years... the assorted 3/16" is wonderful for adorning miniatures...
I use the teardrop shape for leaves and drape my Unicorn sculpts with vines and leaves, using the flower Kutter to add a floral accent along with bunches of grapes or berries...
But this is about the Stars... and who doesn't love stars?
Right now I am using them for soap emojis... they cut thin soap just as wonderfully as polymer clay!
They work great for positive or negative spaces.... wrap your soap in a contrasting color with star cut outs... pretty and textural!
So much fun and never the fear of a tiny piece of product getting stuck up inside the kutter... what could be better?
Kemper Kutter in all shapes and sizes... the Bomb Diggety!
Roger's Wife | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Defective out of package. I bought this at a craft store today for my classroom. Like most 1-star reviewers, I found that it didn't work right out of the package, it won't squeeze all of the way, so the punch doesn't go through the paper. At first, I went online thinking there was some release button or something I was missing, that maybe the little orange piece on the front was more than decorative. However, once that proved fruitless, I examined the punch more closely, and i found that the inside "punch" piece is getting caught on the interior rim. This is simply a matter of lack of precision in both the product and in the inspection process at the factory. You would think the factory would inspect the punches before packaging to make sure they function properly. From reading the reviews now (wish I had before I purchased, so I didn't have to make a return trip to the store) I know I should have made sure it worked before I left the store. Knowing that, and now having read the reviews, it looks like a crap shoot if you will get one that works through online ordering. Good luck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Generous sizes for adding to your soap base. These are easy to use and the colors are pretty, though you will not be getting the intensity as seen in the photo. This is to be expected with natural oxides though, so I was not surprised. Depending on how much you use you can achieve a more intense color, just don't use too much as you don't want your soap to turn into an irritant! This product arrived fast and packaged well; the sizes seem small in their packets but they are actually quite generous in size seeing you need to use approximately 1/10 tsp. per pound of soap base (you can add more for a deeper color). Mix your oxide with a small amount of rubbing alcohol and stir. I first used the red base for some Valentine's Day soap -- the color is more brick than fire red. I'm excited to try the others especially the blue and green in a goat's milk base for pastel colored soaps this spring. This product also comes with small plastic containers that you can pour the oxides into - which they didn't have to do, so thanks for that! Overall very pleased with this product! For those that want a very intense color in their soap, you will need to resort to unnatural dyes. Remember that if you can't find the color in nature, the product won't be all natural! This product is all-natural so I think it's the best for now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wax on, wax off. I purchased these wax sticks because of the fact it might be easier to make wax stamps easier (then the old way of melting wax either in a small spoon or by use of candle drippings).
I had to wait a while because the glue gun we had would only work on small glue sticks so I purchased a new glue gun in order to use these. I was hopping I might be able to pull the wax stick out when im done using it (if I want to change colors in the middle of a project) but with the new glue gun these wax sticks went all the way in and needed to be pushed even more in order to work.
With the actual wax I found didn't adhere as well as previous wax I had used, I might need to up the temp. on the glue gun to get better results. The best feature of these though is the fact it has such a huge variety of colors and easier to use with a glue gun then using a candle/match to melt the wax. Though you could easily melt them the same way with a candle under a spoon with this pressed into the spoon.
Pros:
Variety of colors
Easier to use then older methods
Cons:
The wax didn't stick as well to envelopes (maybe because the wax hadn't been heated up enough with the glue gun) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incorrect & Inconsistent sizing - way too small for most cards. The sizing is incorrect and inconsistent from one sleeve to the next. I normally get my card sleeves from another source, but decided to try out these as they arrive quicker and are $1 cheaper than my usual. My main complaint, and it's a big one, is that most of the sleeves measure more than 1/8" smaller than stated in the item description. (see photo where it isn't even 4 1/2" wide) This was a problem for me because I had about 50 christmas cards to package up for sale and didn't have enough to fit. These cards had no embellishments, extra cards, raised areas etc. - they were simple single page cards. Every other sleeve was too small to even attempt putting the cards into, and many of the others were so snug they either wound up splitting or smearing my designs. I gave up on these before damaging more cards and wasting more time and ended up purchasing from my usual provider anyway. $1 extra is worth saving frustration and time. The point of these sleeves is to protect the cards not damage them/make them impossible for my customers to remove.
I feel like this is a really big issue for anyone who is looking to package a lot of cards quickly for sale. I put time into making my cards and don't expect sleeving them to be time consuming. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Retiring my old hooks and switching to these. I never thought I'd give up my beloved Susan Bates hooks that I've been loyal to for years but I started to experience hand cramping and joint pain from crocheting for long periods of time and decided I needed to look into ergonomic hooks. I tried putting an ergonomic handle on my Bates hooks but still found that my hand pain was not fully relieved. Because I've seen so many glowing reviews of these hooks, I bought one at the craft store to test it out, extremely unsure whether it would work for me because I tend to crochet with a pretty tight gauge and these have a slightly larger hook head than the Bates inline hooks (these Clover ones are still smaller than Boye though, which I can't use at all). Well as it turns out, not only are these so comfortable to hold that my hand pain seems fully cured, but I actually find these even easier to get into tight stitches than the Susan Bates hooks, despite the larger head. I think it's because it has a slightly different finish so the hook glides through yarn more easily, especially acrylic yarn. They also don't split the yarn as easily as the pointier Bates hooks do. I used the one from the craft store through a couple of large projects (a poncho and a blanket) and liked it so much I decided to spring for the full set and retire my old hooks for now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Secure & attractive, nice portable needle case. I bought this needle case to keep inside a portable embroidery case with bobbins of embroidery thread. For my purposes it works perfectly--I always lose needles if I don't have a specific place to put them while sewing, and I don't like having exposed needles/pins in pincushions.
This case holds a wide variety of needles, from my smaller sewing needles all the way up to the monster yarn needle it comes with, and the lid screws on securely, keeping everything safely inside. It's small enough to easily fit in a pocket or sewing case, and the little tab on the side allows you to attach a keychain ring or a lanyard if you want to hang it from something. Altogether a well-made, attractive, and very secure little needle case. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not permanent. Tried this brand after the company I had been buying from for years went under. 3L made their runner as well so hoped they would be the same. Pros: Runner glides on smoothly, easy to refill. Cons: no way to advance tape if needed (previous runner had a dial that allowed me to advance tape if some of the segments pulled off too early and the tape end was not exposed.) Biggest problem with this one is it doesn't adhere nearly as well. I have to use 3X as much and it still doesn't hold regular photos and photo paper on the page. Thought I may have gotten a bad batch at first, but have tried 3 different runners from different sources and they are all the same. Pictures fall off the pages. "Permanent" isn't permanent; it's barely even temporary. Will be trying another brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The directions provided are easy to understand and comprehensive. We purchased this to make squishies. We have been using the silicone cupcake/donut molds.
The directions provided are easy to understand and comprehensive.
Temperature does seem to be a factor when using these. My house was a bit on the cold side one day when we poured this. The squishies collapsed. The directions do mention that you should be over 70F when using to avoid this. It really does matter.
You don't have long to work with this. If you are making squishies, I would recommend working in small batches (1TBSP A + 2 TBSP B).
Yes, it does swell to 15 times original volume, so a little bit goes a long way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent glue for paper kits. I am a railway modeler, and I build a lot of British-made paper kits, which are made with colored, embossed paper on cardboard, giving an amazingly realistic appearance and a very affordable price. In a "how-to" video, the biggest manufacturer of these kits in Britain recommended this UHU glue and he was right.
The glue sets in 10 or 20 minutes, giving time to work with it. It is excellent for paper and for the transparent plastic windows, and is not water-based so it doesn't absorb into the cardboard and warp it, as white glue does. The perfect solution for anyone who needs to attach paper, cardboard, plastic, wood etc.
I bought a lifetime supply of the stuff, but hopefully it's available in single bottles for those with shorter lifetimes! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
From a beginner's perspective these are amazing. I had been wanting to get into carving for a while and I figured the best chance of success was to start with quality tools. I received this as a gift and after using them for just a short amount of time I am extremely pleased. They arrived sharp....really sharp. The steel appears to be quality with very nicely honed edges. The included instruction manual and carving block are better than I anticipated offer a nice primer to the craft.
Using the various tools could not be easier. They cut like a dream and if you've ever used sharp chisels to cut wood then you know that satisfying sound they make as they cut through wood fibers. There is something soulful about it. Swapping the different tools in and out of the handle is a bit bothersome though and I can see making some dedicated handles. The only negative I can find is the tool roll. I guess I figured it to be leather but is instead a synthetic, almost plastic, material and when rolling up the tools it is possible that they can ding against each other. I still feel that this doesn't detract from the kit in any way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Soft, great for sculpting though. This is a very sticky, gooey, clay that is good for sculpting. However; it does stick to your hands and I would recommend that you stick it in the freezer to add finer detail because it removes the stickiness from the Clay. This, I found, makes it easier to use tools on since it doesn't stick to the tools once it is frozen, (or your hands, but do not work it too long with your hands). I would recommend that you not bake it any longer than 20 minutes total time since others have said it burns. I bake any size piece for 15-20 minutes on 275 degree Fahrenheit and never had a project come out "raw". If you are looking for a material that you can mold fairly easily with your hands I would recommend you buy Kato Polymer Clay, which is harder to work but easier to use with your hands. Once you warm it, it works pretty well. I gave it four stars only because of the stickiness, but I give it five stars for being easier to sculpt. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dried up. I purchased this set for a BBQ at work where we planned to do face painting for kids to collect donations for the troops.
We opened it and half of the paints were dried up, the ones that had film over top of them were okay (four colors) and one of the glitters was okay. The other glitter was useless. We ended up going to Wal-mart and picking up a kit there. Luckily it was Halloween or we would have been SOL. This product had a lot of good reviews which is why we chose it. I am guessing we just got a "bad" kit. Just make sure that you open the product well ahead of time. We didn't. We used up what was usable so I am unable to return it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works as advertised. Order came very quickly.
I refrigerated the package to prolong its life as suggested and only took out a packet whenever I needed one. The Sugru itself is very simple to work and form. Just open a packet, knead, shape, apply and you're done. It applies easily and "hardens" within a few hours. I say hardens, but if you form a thin structure as I did to make a carry loop attached to a travel mug, it holds its shape but still remains somewhat pliable.
The various colors made it easy to select one to match your usage and all colors worked the same.
Sugru has good holding power. I used three small beads to stick a flat disk to a rough surface in my truck that then allowed me to mount a suction cup holder for my rather heavy Galaxy S4 smartphone. It has not loosened since I did so and the phone on the long, flexible neck of the mount stays right where I need it.
Sugru is one of those rare materials that allow you to dream up uses for it. I used some to prototype a small invention I've come up with (and my idea works!).
One cautions: if you have small kids around, it would be smart to keep it away from them. It looks and feels like "Play Dough" when fresh out of the packet.
Let me end by saying, if you are a tinkerer, you owe yourself some Sugru. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome Paint, Paraben Ingredients. I bought this as part of a Halloween costume, with the intention to paint my face and neck. I glanced at the back of the container to see if it had instructions, but the text seems to be in size 6 font. I managed to make out something about diluting, but nothing about the proper amount of diluting or what was recommend as a dilution agent.
I went to the Snazaroo website. The site is in need of a makeover. It is rather hard to navigate, not something I expected at all for a business website. I watched the video on the home page, where the painter said the paint was diluted with 1-2 drops of water.
My application was easy enough. The paint has great coverage and the color is nice and rich (color in picture is accurate on my screen). The less water used, the thicker the coverage. I covered my face, neck and parts of my chest and there is still a lot of paint left in the container. It did somewhat rub off on contact, even after it was dry. Either way, I'd suggest not wearing anything that you do not want it to rub off on. It came off super easy and didn't leave any pigment stains. I was super pleased with it.
So, if I liked it, why three stars? The ingredients include parabens, among other things. Had I known that this paint had parabens, I would never have purchased it. I really dislike that Amazon's listing didn't have the ingredients, and I didn't think about harmful ingredients at the time. I did end up using it, but if I had time to find an alternative this would have been sent back/trashed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
shop around for best Price. Shop around for best Price can be found for 419.00 with the furniture kit delivered. That is a very good price and this is a high quality kiln from a manufacturer that makes the big boys. Make sure you get the furniture kit which includes a shelf three standoffs kiln wash and kiln paper .These are something you will need anyway so spend a little more. The other review is correct that you need to watch this kiln and constantly adjust the dial to keep temperatures constant. However it is avalable with a temperature regulator at about twice the price. You can add this later if you find the constant adjusting of temps annoying but you won't find a better smaller kiln out there. Other lower cost kilns do not get this hot and it is the only one to boast at a 8x8 inch fire box interior .That may be small but check out the sizes of some of the other contenders .This kiln has been around for awhile and is built like a tank. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome product. Amazing product! I used it to fix my father in law's glasses. The ear stem detached from the frame at a weld point. A little superglue to connect the stem to the frame and then Bondic to reinforce around the bonding point and it was as good as new.
More amazing though was what I used Bondic for next. After reading the instructions and seeing a blurb about being able to build with it, I used Bondic to modify my GoPro waterproof case. I had cut an opening on the side to allow my microphone cord a pass through into the case and took too much plastic off. I used Bondic to build a new "wall" on the portion that was unnecessary removed. I created the wall by layering the Bondic (squeezed a bit out in a line, and harden using the light. Then repeat as many layers as necessary to get the height I needed). The wall ended up being about a centimeter in length, and half a centimeter in width. I was even able to use a dremel to sand the Bondic to make a tight fit for the plug to make it weather resistant. I didn't spend any time making it pretty, but I may go back and smooth it out in the near future. This product is absolutely amazing for projects! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very colorful, fun tape. <div id="video-block-R7VXVCW22BKPN" 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/E1Q8viARdYS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/912LnEmkG5S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This a very fun set of washi tape! So far it has held up well on everything I've used it for. It is a light weigh tape and doesn't "bulk up" pages. Where some tapes cause note books to get very thick, this tape is thin enough that it can be used without causing my notebook to get so thick it won't close correctly.
The tape is mildly translucent. This would only cause issues if you were trying to use the tape to cover up a mistake, you may find that the tape is too thin to block the mistake. However, the tape is easy to tear so scissors aren't needed in order to get pieces off. Obviously, scissors can be nice to use though if you need/want a clean edge. Overall, this washi tape is fun to use but it would be nice if it were a little less translucent while maintaining it's thinness.
I received this washi tape at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent glue, but not a universal glue...read on. This is an excellent white glue for book artists and anyone who wants a permanent, flexible glue when dry. It is archival in that it will not degrade over time or negatively impact paper. It does cockle (wrinkle) thin paper, so if you need to glue paper to a board, apply the glue to the board rather than the paper. If you spread a very thin, uniform layer on paper, it isn't as bad, but will still wrinkle it a bit. However, it should never be used to restore or mend old books that have monetary value, because it is not reversible (VERY important in book conservation).
The major difference between PVA and white glue such as Elmers glue is that when white glue dries, it becomes brittle and cracks if bent. PVA remains flexible. It makes padding work well. However, it is fairly thin, a little thicker than a milk consistency, so using it straight from the bottle isn't always successfulthe tip isn't really designed to be an applicator. Use a brush instead, and wash it out immediately when finished, otherwise it will ruin the brush. Accidental spots of glue, if left to dry, can sometimes be lifted using a rubber cement pick-up. Be sure to work with a wet rag nearby to wipe your fingers off regularlythis usually takes care of most accidental spots. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I was expecting. The description says nothing about how this is different from the plain "Silver" clay, and the picture doesn't help much in knowing exactly what this clay looks like. What it is is gray clay with silver glitter in it (which is confusing because there is yet another silver clay called "Glitter Silver," which is actually what the label says on the product I received), and I was expecting more of an even silver coloring to the clay itself, like looking at a piece of actual silver, but this is not it at all. I'm giving it a 3 because of the confusing way this clay is sold, because if you really just wanted clay that's gray with silver glitter, this is exactly what it is.
I'll buy the regular silver and see how it compares to this one. *Someone* needs to provide a little clarity here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great deal! And SHARP. Okay, so, I thought reviewers were lying when they said how sharp these were.
They were not.
They are very sharp and well worth the money! We usually only buy name brand scissors (starts with an 'F' and is -the- brand for scissors), but I was tired of buying the expensive stuff only to have them 'walk off.' So! After extensive research, I bought these.
I know you're not supposed to use scissors this way, but I got my Mom to cut my hair with them and absolutely no complaints. Of course, they are still relatively new, but...I will try again in a few months after we've had time to use them in the 'appropriate' way and see what happens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not my first choice. These scissors are just okay.
Pros:
-These scissors are spring-loaded, so if you are cutting something thick, it will be easier on your hands.
-The blade is covered by a plastic guard when not in use.
-There is a safety lock that keeps the scissors closed when not in use.
Cons
-The blades are much shorter than regular scissors, so you have to make more cuts. This results in uneven cutting.
-I could see the spring-loading being beneficial if you are cutting something thick, but it just feels awkward when cutting paper.
-I could not get the lanyard to slip through the tiny hole at all!
-The safety latch is difficult to get undone. I was nervous about breaking a nail.
If it were me, these would not be the scissors I would choose. They felt strange in my hands, and did not cut a straight line because if the spring-loading and the short blades. However, occupational therapists recommend spring-loaded scissors for children who are just beginning to cut because it is easier, so perhaps this might be a good use for these scissors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do NOT buy these. Do NOT buy these wicks. They literally left soot marks on my ceiling!!! I had to have the entire family room repainted!! I do not have a fireplace, and I do not have backdrafting with my furnace, because it's brand new, with new ducts, and a 95% efficiency gas furnace. The only thing that could have left black soot stains on my ceiling in a candle drafting pattern, are these candles, as these were the only wicks I was using with my soy/ all natural Pink Zebra brand scented soy beads. I now kick myself for not spending the money on the Pink Zebra wicks. I thought I was saving money with these, but ended up spending hundreds paying a painter! Not happy!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Loved this product. I loved doing my cast although it took long to do and any pregnant woman knows how uncomfortable it can get but other than that it was great. I was reclined when I got my done and that helped a lot. I would advise though to use an old bed sheet rather than the plastic on what you plan to sit on it just stuck to my body and made it a little more uncomfortable you can then use the plastic for the ground cause it can get messy with the water and casting material. The other reviews complained about the lubricant that came with it but what i did I like used the whole jar and just plastered it on everywhere and the cast had slipped right off if it wasn't for the bra I wore underneath (i hate the ones with the nipples showing and plus i did it in front of my family) probably would have shifted and not made a great cast. And the trick to smoothing the plaster out is when you're applying like the last 2 layers apply the strip then wet your fingers a bit and rub it in gently like applying powder make up I found that helped my cast have a smoother look than a bandage look. I'm also petite so I didn't buy the deluxe kit just the regular one and I had more than enough material left over but use that material to reinforce the sides and smooth out any part that looks ridgey. Hope this review helped.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a great set for a great price. This candle making set comes with everything you need besides the container and wax!
It includes all the wicks and wick stickers that you need to make 50 candles, as well as 3 wick holders that fit over your container to hold up to 3 wicks a piece so that they stand straight while your candle is setting.
I started making little scented candles in vintage thrifted teacups to display around my home a few years ago, and my candle making addiction has spun into making all kinds of candles! My friends and family love getting my homemade candles as gifts and always tell me how they look forward to seeing what new candles I have come up with to make! I put them in everything from seashells to teacups to mason jars, and even have one huge citronella candle outside that's in a beautiful short wide ceramic flower pot. These specific wicks are great for a medium height candle. They won't work in really tall ones.
They do burn slowly and consistently, and it's a very clean burn. It's really nice to be able to control the ingredients in my homemade candles, as the mass produced ones have no telling what kind of chemicals in them and sometimes burn very smokey. With my candles, it's just the wax of my choosing, the contents of this kit, and the essential oils I use, and I can candle make away to my hearts content!
I really love this kit and will be purchasing again. It's a great amount of supplies for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this set! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just lots of work. I wanted this to make a coil pot out of clay. The tube is sooooo narrow you have to roll the clay into a thin coil to get it into the tube of this device....and not much clay fits in that tube its very small. Then there is a long screw to unthread...it takes a long time and makes a really loud squeak while unthreading so it's annoying on top of labor intensive. The top is almost impossible to thread onto the tube....it took me about 10 tries to get it on. I almost threw this piece of crap across the room and I'm a pretty patient person. All in all I had to fill the tube about 20 times to make a small coil pot and I have sore arms from wrestling this piece of crap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
slice cutting unit. My sister purchased the Slice Cutting Machine, and I was the one reading and following the directions on how to use it, well my opinion is I would NEVER buy this product and I don't recommend anyone purchasing it. It's to bad because the items you could cut and the many cartridges available were awesome. When you first start cutting the selections out they cut really well,then after the 6th or more cut it will only cut part of the design out and the machine starts making weird noises, and the cutting sucks. And yes I changed the blade 3 times in one cutting session and that didn't matter. Upon my review my sister has sent this product back and will hopefully b getting a refund. What stinks even more is I purchased a cartridge for it and my sister purchased 25-30 extra blades,to discover the machine isn't worth it and we lost that amount of money. With the high cost of this product it should have worked alot better than it did, and this was the second machine, because the first one acted the same way, and we sent it back and got this replacement, and then to have it do the same thing really shows it doesn't live up to it's name. I would love to hear if other people have had the same problems??? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
here's what is says. Since the product description doesn't have what is printed on the tape I thought I would let everyone know.
want it
love it
like it a lot
I really really really really like this
need it
fab
Each phrase has a different font.
My roll isn't sticking to itself, like another reviewers did. (in the comment she says it was a flaw when it first came out so if you get an old roll just return it/call customer service I guess)
You can tear off a piece easily so you don't need a tape dispenser if you like the torn edge look.
Mine has stayed down fine, it does seem like it's not sticky enough-like another reviewer said, but that makes it repositionable. But only as long as the torn edge is straight enough or you use a tape dispenser, otherwise you'll tear it trying to reposition it.
Overall, a cute tape to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BUYER BEWARE* - THIS IS NOT A GENUINE RAINBOW LOOM. My daughter has been on the Rainbow Loom website a lot lately looking at videos of how to make certain kinds of Rainbow Loom bracelets. She came across a page on the site about counterfeit Rainbow Loom products and how to spot them. [...] We read the whole page together so as soon as I received the two that I ordered, I looked inside the boxes, and to my dismay, this is not the real Rainbow Loom. Like the page about spotting counterfeits says, besides the embossing and other telltale features that are missing, the part I am actually concerned about is that the pegs are sharp. I am disappointed to not have received what I thought I had ordered, and I will be returning these immediately.
I also noticed (after making the purchase, unfortunately) that on the product page here on Amazon, this product is listed as "by Rainbow Loom." In the list of my past orders for this same item it says, "by Toys of Wonder," and I received an email asking for feedback on my order of this same product from a third name, Better Trading. So far I have not been able to complete the return process and keep getting sent around in circles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just do it!!! Best Bottle cutter, perfect SCORE everytime. Just started making wine/beer bottle wind chimes so I searched for the best bottle cutter to buy. Creator's looked like the best AND the cutting wheel moved, not the bottom to the cutter...this is PERFECT for cutting only the very bottom on the beer bottles, the rollers support the bottle! It is so easy to use, perfect scores all the way around. I am cutting bottles like a 'Mad Woman" : ) I love it!!! I tried a few other inexpensive methods and I was about 60% successful...with Creator's bottle cutter I am 100%.
Creator is also perfect for cutting out rings from the bottles, with the ruler you can insure they are all the same size...PERFECT!!! I recommend heating the score line with candle or torch, BUT only put the cold water on the outside of the bottle...do not dunk it into the ice water in which the inside of the bottle is in the water too. Just running cold tap water quickly thermo shocks the score enough to separate.
The price was my only hesitation but not any more, it is worth it to buy this cutter....no frustration and well built, it will last a lifetime! You also don't need 3 arms to operate it : ) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of the best Mosaic Tools. Use this to apply glue in tight spaces for mosaics--keeps the glue from getting messy.
All my students love this as transfer of glue is usually done by applying straight from the big bottle (very messy & gloppy) or by pouring out the glue on a plate and using a craft stick like a butter knife (messy & drippy). Both ways waste our special (spendy) mosaic glue! This little number keeps the glue fresh and puts the glue right where you want it.
QuickTip--keep the bottle on its side (with the cap on) while you work, so glue is ready to go with no waiting for it to drip down to the spout. Actually, when I'm coming back to work on a piece, I just keep on its side throughout the whole project.
The cost of these is very low (thank you Darice Company), so I can send students home with their own bottle. Holds enough glue for a 12X12" mosaic (see what I mean?!!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok, but lacks some important things. These are awesome of the price. Let's face it my local hobby shop sells one identical knife that is included in this set for the price of the entire set! But when in use they have showed signs of problems. I have noticed the screw blade secure feature found on all x acto knifes is weak and can slip if your pressing a bit to hard, making the blade slide around and then mess up the cut. Another thing is the blades I don't use, they sit in a little drawer with all of my x acto stuff a d they have started to rust! It's not a lot of rust but it's there. The drawer is in a dry place and the blades if ever gotten wet were dried properly. A little dremal work got rid of the rust but I mean c'mon, it wasn't even 3 months. Very sharp thought, easily cuts through plastic molds used to hold model kit parts in place and similar stuff, trying anything bigger than that is risking injury or broken pieces(I'm referring to model plane parts or more minute detailing) I would say that I'm happy because I use them with my models and they do the job just fine, the blade variety helps aswell. If your going to use them with bigger projects or lots of hard use I would invest in more quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
STICKY. I've purchased Kato Polyclay in the smaller blocks whenever my local craft store is out of my go-to brand in the colors that I need, and it has worked quite well for me. However, when I couldn't find a large block of translucent in the brand I typically use, I purchased this as an alternative. Unlike others, I have found that this clay is not hard and crumbly as I anticipated. After a good conditioning with my clay roller, I was able to get it soft enough to use for my food miniatures. However, the issue I have with this particular brand is that it is INCREDIBLY sticky. I make avocado canes and use translucent in them to give my little avocados a more realistic appearance, but when I used this, I wasn't even able to form my avocados because the product was so sticky. When using it for miniature slices of pizza, the pizza wouldn't hold its shape as I textured it, something that has never happened with the other brand I use. Plus, stickiness typically results in tons and tons of fingerprints. It also has a very pungent odor, which I am used to because I use Kato Liquid Polyclay on a daily basis. Now that stuff is liquid gold - I love it!
I am a bit upset that I wasn't able to use this brand for the items I intended to use it for. Translucent is the color I use most, as it looks the most realistic mixed with a hint of white for items that need to be textured, like bitten doughnuts or the sides of a pizza slice. However, I am giving the product four stars because I can still use it for a variety of projects that use a color blend (I can mix a hint of it in with a color that is less sticky to balance it out). This brand also seems to be incredibly firm and durable when baked.
It's not a horrible clay; however, if you plan to use it, make sure that your hands can endure the conditioning because the block is somewhat more firm than other brands. Also make sure that you have corn starch on hand, else you'll get fingerprints galore after it's conditioned, because it is very sticky. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
there is not as much tape as i would like considering the price you would expect more tape for . i didn't give this a 5 star for two reasons one the duct tape isn't as sticky as what it use to be 10 years ago it just isn't made the same and there isn't a whole lot to it i couldn't tell it it was big role small or medium before ordering it there is not as much tape as i would like considering the price you would expect more tape for you're money its a pretty small role not even equal to half a role of the normal silver tape you can pick up from walmart but cost so much money but does have a beautiful photo on it i kinda feel like this tape is a collectors item with how little amount tape there is and how much it cost | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well for those with sensitive skin. I bought this soap because some people in my family have sensitive skin & I thought this would work well for them. I made one test soap in a 1.5 oz mold. The soap melted within 30 seconds in the microwave. I then added plain red food coloring and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Poured it into my silicone mold and a couple hours later I had a small bar of soap. It is very gentle on the skin and lathers very well. The reason I only gave 3 stars is for 2 reasons. 1) I wish the bar had come pre-scored. I used a sharpie to divide it into 2 oz portions before I took the wrapping off the soap. 2) The price. After looking around some more, I found other aloe Vera melt and pour soap at significantly lower prices. Overall, the soap perfumed well and does not require any special coloring products. Regular food coloring from the grocery store works just fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
wish I'd never spent the money. When I first got the product and the first week of use I would have given 5-stars. It has been downhill since but I digress.
Pros
1. takes up to 15 sheets
2. actually cuts 15 sheets smoothly to start, eventually this changes
3. Empty less often than others
Cons
1. first thing to go is the little slider for the size of paper, it stops holding it there when you pull the little tab out and it just freely slides all over the sizes.
2. less and less pages able to be accepted, I'm down to about 8-10
3. gets a little jagged on the edges after a period of time
4. little tabs get stuck all over the removal door and in the mechanism
5. lever you push down on to make the cut is needing more force the older the item gets and it's plastic so I'm pretty sure I can guess where that's going to end up
Facts
1. Bought on 28 Dec 2016 and today is 12 Feb 2017 so have had it about 6 weeks.
2. done not quite 3 reams of paper
3. window for return has come and gone
4. duct/gorilla tape now holds the little page slider in place and I will be gluing it into position if it lasts through those applications | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong, Durable, Sandable, Paintable. I love it. I have been using this for years and I love it! I use it to customize and resulpt model horses. Manes, tails, legs, ears.... all muscling and body parts... it's great. It is extremely strong, can be Dremeled, sanded and added onto again. It sticks really well onto resin.
It smooths nicely with water but can become a little saturated and ball up, so sometimes I prefer to use Laquer Thinner if it is on something I am going to be going over and over again with a damp brush to smooth out, like the mane. Dip the soft artist's paint brush in the water or laquer thinner and 'paint' over the Fixit Sculpt to smooth it out. For muscles, etc. you can fine sand down to the finest grit you want and make it like glass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Functional if unelegant. To be completely honest, I did not purchase this project board. It was purchased for me by my husband, using his own Amazon.com account.
This cheaply mass-produced project board could have been better presented. The board comes with a piece of paper stapled to the board and then the whole thing is shrink-wrapped. About 5 or 6 T-Pins come with the board. The pins are packaged in a small plastic bag which is also stapled to the board (on the outside of the shrink-wrap.)
There are two main problems with this sloppy presentation. First and foremost is the shrink-wrap. My board came with the shrink-wrap torn a bit at the top. For that reason alone, I'm certain the plastic would not hold up under heavy use. This isn't something most people could repair at home, so, contrary to the instructions printed on the top paper, I removed the already torn plastic. I took another reviewer's advice and used Modpodge to glue the paper to the top of the board. I used a second coat of Modpodge to seal the paper's top side for some protection and hopefully to make it last longer. This could have been done at the factory, and probably done for less than it cost for me to do the job.
The second problem I encountered (and this is before I've had a chance to use the board) is that, without the plastic to shield the user, the board is very rough. I have a plan to fix that problem, which will also allow me to use the board from either of the two sides, if I so desire. I plan to use Modpodge again on the under side of the board in conjunction with a medium-weight piece of drawing paper to provide a smoother bottom surface.
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Great Gift for the Little Artist in Your Life. Bought these for my 6 year old granddaughter, and she just loves them. She had used some of these in school, and was really excited about them then. I saw these on Amazon and had to get them for her. She has so much fun creating works of art with this, and it keeps her occupied for long periods of time.
This was quite a bit bigger than I thought it would be (didn't read the product description well enough), but that was actually a pleasant surprise. It comes with 16 nice sized scratch boards, 4 each of 4 different neon colors, and is really easy for any young artist to use. What's also nice is that this is very portable, so it can be taken on road trips, to help keep the little ones occupied, without the worry of losing crayons or markers, or the interior of your vehicle becoming a canvas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality, vibrant colors, fun for kids of all ages to use. I have a lot of kids in my family, which means lots of family get togethers and parties. Looking for fun ways to entertain them is almost a full time job, so when i got the chance to try the Beetastic face paint kit during a promotion i was thrilled. The kit comes with 8 colors, 2 sponge applicators and a brush. The kit says it has enough paint for 50 faces, but after 11 kids i was almost out. The paints are non-toxic so you can feel safe using them on your children's skin. The colors are vibrant, go on smoothly, and were easy to remove with just some baby wipes. For parties or charity events, i would recommend Beetastic face paints. The cost verses quality is amazing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for packing. After all the research on packing/wrapping paper, it seemed like a no-brainer to buy this one since it was a great price, and the reviews were all good. Now that I've gotten the paper and used it, I understand why everyone rated it so highly. We are moving cross-country, so I needed to find something to wrap pictures as well as use in boxes as stuffing. This stuff fits the bill! It's durable and thick, yet pliable enough to wrap around objects.
At 800 square feet, this is a HUGE amount of paper which makes the price even better! I recommend this paper without reservation, and although I probably won't need another roll for moving, when I need more, I'm definitely going to buy this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Kit. This kit is great, because it offers a bunch of different container options. It is really nice that the roller bottles have a steel ball instead of plastic or resin. The cobalt blue is beautiful. The green and pink bottles are also unique, and the funnel fits perfectly into all of the bottles. The eBooks are also great. I really enjoyed them. I do wish they were kindle books because I like to have my kindle read to me, but they have great information! I also loved the quick reference card. It comes on a really thick card stock so it's sturdy, and its glossy so if you spill on it you can wipe it off easily. The stickers are nice too. They are kind of glossy too so if you do get oil on them, its not as noticeable as matte paper stickers which I like. I think this kit is really well thought out. It also came packaged very well so nothing was damaged in transport. You can tell they took a lot of care. It also came with a short, neat instruction sheet for beginners on how to use oils and the kit. I do with the sheet listed the size of the bottles in the kit for a quick reference instead of having to return to the page I bought it from to remember. The only thing I would have liked to have instead was glass pipettes instead of plastic, but still deserving of 5 stars. I would definitely order from them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Counterfeit - not the real Rainbow Loom, quality of bands is questionable. I purchased this despite the other warnings about the product not being the real Rainbow Loom. Well what they said was true - if you go to the official Rainbow Loom website and see how to spot a counterfeit, it is readily apparent that this one is not really Rainbow Loom. That being said, my 6.5-yr-old son loves it and it works fine. I'm not very worried about Rainbow Loom's claims that the imposters might contain lead, etc. - I can do a Lead Check if I want, plus my son is not putting it in his mouth. Also he washes his hands after making them, just because otherwise his hands would probably smell rubbery! So, the price is right for those of you on a budget; however I predict that the REAL Rainbow Loom is higher quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My go-to scissors for fabric cutting. I like to sew garments so I cut a lot of fabric. I bought myself an expensive pair of lovely gold handled Ginghers with sharp knife blades and to be honest I prefer this $20 pair. They are light and the spring loading action makes it much easier to cut fabric straight then with a normal pair of fabric shears. Its so much easier on my hands. Im young but I can imagine 30 years of holding heavy scissors like that while trying to cut fabrics would lead to some severe hand problems!
Ive not had any issues cutting through sweater knits or heavier pontes. I haven't tried them on leather but I don't cut much of that type of fabric.
For the price, why not give the spring loading shears a shot? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I ALMOST DIDN'T BUY THIS BECAUSE OF THE NEGATIVE STUFF I READ IN THE REVIEWS. .I was desperate to complete some of my gifts for Christmas and so I took the chance. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE SAYING IT'S HARD TO DEAL WITH, etc. IT'S NOT. Sure, the film doesn't hop off it's backing and into your hand but I found that by using a pen or needle and barely pricking the backing, it lifts off without a problem. I followed the directions exactly and have been thrilled with the results. Not only did I complete my gifts which everyone raved about, I also used these sheets on plastic, glass and soap. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product and will definitely be buying more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this little coloring book. I love this little coloring book! It is so cute! Great quality designs and paper, I already took the duplicates out for me and gave the rest to my boss, she loves it too. I will be purchasing some of the other coloring books offered by this seller as soon as I can and you can't beat the price for what you get. It was smaller than I thought it was going to be, because I didn't read the dimensions before I purchased it, but I didn't care about that, the size was actually nice for framing, and for putting on gift bags as shown on the back cover. It came quicker than expected too. I would definitely recommend this product and the others like to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Customer service ignores emails after sale. Purchased this back in April 2016 and they worked well. Certainly the sharpest pair of scissors I'd found. But now, less than 6 months later, I noticed a couple of nicks in the blade, which was strange as I always carefully put them back in the box after each use. The nicks meant that every time I cut something, there'd be a tiny but noticeable "notch" along the edge of what I cut.
Note that their product description says: "Unbeatable Warranty - Evergreen Supply's Professional High Carbon Stainless Steel Scissors will be the LAST pair of scissors you will need. We stand behind our product and we provide you with a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - If you are not completely satisfied!"
So I contacted them via their website, twice. No response. I then contacted them via amazon since I purchased it here. Got a response to send them photos so they can look into it. I've sent and re-sent my photos FOUR times now and there has been zero response from Evergreen Art Supply.
I didn't say I wanted a refund or a replacement as I was actually happy with the way the scissors worked. I was just surprised it showed this degree of "wear and tear" so quickly. All I wanted was to see what they'd say about their product, if they had any suggestions, advice, etc. So much for standing behind their product! Where is the customer service? At this point, I am guessing they are just going to ignore my emails. If this changes, I will edit my review. But for now, I am not a satisfied customer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tool for cutting circles. Great tool for cutting circles, exactly as advertised.
The cutter comes with a rubberish base, which works very well for most paper circles. It does occasionally slide, but a little more pressure on the shaft fixes that. When free handing circles it works great, but I have run into problems with alignment when trying to match the circle to a pattern. Centering the device is hard with any sort of acceptable accuracy. The rubber base does come off, revealing a hard point underneath, but not only does that leave a hole in the paper, it still only makes the alignment better, not perfect.
Overall, works great for cutting any size circle, but anything following a pattern I will still cut by hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Threads Strip Easily--used one time and now it is in the trash. I was consciously careful to try not to strip the screw threads of the Versa-Tool while changing the hot-stamp tips. This was a very difficult task since the Versa-Tool requires the use of pliers to change tips. Each tip's shape determines what angle the pliers will be held while trying to screw it into the Versa-Tool. Some of the basic tips allowed me to hold the pliers at an angle that was comfortable and made it easy to screw the tips on, but the alphabet-stamp tips did not (all tips were Walnut Hollow products too). After an hour or so of use with frequent tip changes, the tips gradually became more and more difficult to thread onto the Versa-Tool. Before I could finish my 1st project, the barrel of the Versa-Tool started to spin while I was trying to un-screw one of the tips. After several attempts, I could not remove the tip even with the use of 2 pliers, one for the barrel and the other for the tip. I was very disappointed, especially since the gift I was making was not going to be finished by the time I needed it :(
I should also mention that the temperature control is located on the electrical cord in an annoying place. It is difficult to put into words, but it felt like the weight of the control pulled on the Versa-Tool while i was trying to accurately place the tips on the wood surface. It slid all over my forearm and at least twice, the temperature dial moved and changed the temp which in turn changed how the stamped burn turned out. To get the lettering to look the same, there are many factors involved, and using the same temperature is an important one. If you use the same pressure and timing with different temps, the letters will not look the same. There really isn't a 2nd chance to get it right with stamp-tip wood burning, especially if the wood surface is not replaceable or too expensive to replace. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Junk, junk, junk! Disappointed grandchildren. I bought these as stocking stuffers for my 6 grandchildren, all of them ages 3-5 except for my 9yr old. To distribute them evenly left me with 4 they could use while staying with me. If not for that I may not have ever known just how ridiculous these punches are. While keeping two of them overnight we decided to do crafts & included the punches in our card making. These things will punch through regular notebook paper only, well we got them to work on a post it as well. But they will not work on construction paper, black paper, paper from a drawing pad, & certainly not card stock. My husband & I have always tried to put things that actually work in their stockings, & because we do it up big it's become something they always anticipate. To see their little faces light up over the punches only to find out later how poorly they work really bothered me. We do not put "junk" in their stockings & these are just that. While I didn't expect Martha Stuart quality, I did expect them to work on higher level than just notebook paper. I had construction paper in mind when I purchased them. With such a low operational level they are certainly not worth the price & the disappointment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I was looking for. I've used this twice now and I absolutely LOVE the results! I ordered the 5 pack and have made 2 desserts using them and still have a ton left over. In order to get the gold off of the sheets I use either tweezers or a small soft paint brush. I've had this packet of gold leaves since September of 2015 (it's now Jan 2017) and they look just as good as the day I bought them. If you want to see pics of it being used, check out my blog (link in my profile) and search for "Pink and Gold Cupcakes" and also "Triple Chocolate Cheesecake".
I keep them stored in my desk drawer in the packaging that they come in. They come in a small paper booklet and each sheet is protected with tissue paper. The binding of the booklet is thread. This booklet comes in a shiny piece of folded white paper with the logo that you see on the product description. All of this comes in a clear zip top bag. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works but be VERY careful. This product CAN work, but it isn't the miracle cure we all want this kind of thing to be (so maybe it deserves more than 3 stars?). I had a tear in a fairly new winter coat and attempted to fix it with Tear Mender. This was a tear in the outer layer, and I wasn't sure how well this product would stick to the fabric. I decided to follow the instructions for mending nylon fabric and first glued a piece of cotton cloth to the inside. This worked, but the glue is much thinner than expected and kind of ran all over. In the end it DID fix the tear, but ended up being a bit more messy than I anticipated and my patch jog was incredibly visible. The other issue was that because this product is pretty runny it soaked completely through and I ended up gluing the pocket closed. Thankfully I was able to pry the pocket open, but that resulted in the undoing of my patch work. I will definitely try this again after I remove some of the glue from the first attempt, and I think it will be much more successful the second time.
For first time users I would recommend that you squirt some of the glue onto a paper plate and use a Q-tip or tooth pick to apply it. Also, their claim is completely true as far as it being easily removed from skin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good pen. Some content could be better. I needed just a wood burner pen with several tips and saw this set which included several other things. Since I had a half-price coupon for a crafts store I decided to get this whole kit instead of just the pen set. Before I paid for it I checked the box and could not find the "stencil" and the "transfer paper" that was listed among the contents. Neither could the manager. So they gave it to me for an additional ten percent discount. When I took the content out at home I found that the "stencil" was part of the instruction sheet. It was not what I expected. And the "transfer paper" was a piece of carbon paper folded into quarters. It smudged and I threw it away. On the other hand the two wooden plaques were very useful to me. I haven't used the oil pencils yet and have to learn how to use them. The pen works well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So incredibly annoyed to have to buy another pair. I'm so annoyed to have to buy more pairs of these scissors but my employees grab them first (the only mad dash of the day is for the Kai's) so I never get to use them. Since I want people to do their best work (can't afford bad cutting mistakes), they'll get my Kais and .. well, I have to bite the bullet and get more. So you dear reader, I understand being pained at the relatively high price of these babies but you really can't go wrong. Oh they're not perfect, the handles are just a tad too large but even so, these will be your first choice over and over. If you've waxed eloquent over your 8" ginghers, thinking those were the best thing ever... you'll end up giving those to the kids or your significant other to use as a wire cutter once you get used to the Kais. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I've been using E-6000 for all of my decoden and I always hated the smell and the stringiness of the product. Where has this been all my life?!! I've been using E-6000 for all of my decoden and I always hated the smell and the stringiness of the product. The smell made me feel like I was gonna get some crazy disease, lol. But I did some research and decided to get this glue. I love how easy it is to work with. The only thing about this is that it doesn't dry as quickly as the other glue, which could be good or bad. Good because you can move pieces around if you don't like the way it looks. Bad because you can accidentally shift things around and a long waiting time. But overall, I'd choose this glue any day over E-6000. No crazy, scary smells and it's so easy to work with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
pfft, wasn't all that pleased with them. Ok, Ive used the smudgeguard gloves for a long time. The same pair for over 2 years. Then I seemed to lose them, so I went online and thought I would order this Stargoods glove. 2 come in a pack, which is good, because the first glove I put on, the seems split open. Seems my hands a bit large for them. They are not as comfortable as the Smudgeguard, nor are they high of a quality.
Thankfully, my smudgeguards reappeared and I am back to using them.
If you have small to medium hands and on a super tight budget, then go ahead and buy these. If you can afford a little more, buy the smudgeguards.
Gave them 3 stars because they are inexpensive and you get 2 gloves. While, I did tear my first glove when I first put it on, most likely a smaller hand wouldn't do the same. Still, they are not as comfortable of a material as the smudgeguards.
Hope this helps someone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Observations of Dritz Crafters Glove. I purchased these after much searching for gloves to help keep my hands warm, while still having exposed fingertips, as I have Raynaud's Disease. My previous pair of gloves were half finger, as many gloves are, but thus far I prefer these because the only part of my fingers exposed are the last joint of each finger, so more of my fingers have the benefit of being covered. These gloves just came in the mail today, and I'm already in love with them. They are lightweight but thus far that hasn't kept them from keeping my hands from getting cold. They aren't thick enough to really get my hands warm, but as anyone with Raynaud's can tell you, not cold and not warm is much much better than cold. As another reviewer said, the fit on the wrist is loose, but it doesn't bother me. As far as the rest of the fit goes, I have large hands and long fingers for a woman and I was apprehensive as I'm accustomed to having to buy mens gloves. But these fit my hands well. They are a little short in the finger, but the material is elastic enough that it doesn't inhibit mobility. On the hand and finger its skin tight, enough so that I wear my rings over the gloves if I'd like - the rings are both bout half a size too big. Stitching all around looks good and sturdy, but of course time will tell the best of all, especially because I'll be wearing these pretty much all day long, every day, till it finally gets to summer, when I hope to be able to put them away till fall. I will try to remember to update this review in a month or two, to share how well they hold up under daily use. The only thing I don't like, could do without, are the enormous tags on the inside of each glove, that are about 1x2.5 inches! I plan on carefully removing the tags.
UPDATE** 9-17-2013 I pretty much wore the gloves every day throughout the summer, oh the joys of Raynaud's. Get's hot, turn on fan, fan makes hands cold...gloves go on so hands don't get cold and rest of body can cool off under the breeze of the fan. They held up surprisingly well, though I developed the lazy habit of not taking off my rings before putting the gloves on. That recently caused a hole in one finger :( Overall I'm very satisfied with the purchase, the gloves held up extremely well to repetitive and constant use, regular washing, and all out abuse. I did remove the inside tags very early on after purchase, they drove me up a wall, but other than that, no complaints at all! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I carefully pored over the super fine print instructions. I purchased the model with the temp. control. Plus, I purchased a set of letters and a set of numbers, so total investment about fifty bucks. As other reviewers stated, the tip snapped off after not too many uses! I carefully pored over the super fine print instructions; did I miss anything? Yes! You are supposed to lubricate the threads with dry graphite powder, like you use to lubricate your door locks. So I purchased some graphite powder and a new, cheaper model Walnut Hollow tool. I used the graphite and it seemed to be working . . .THEN THE TIP SNAPPED OFF. Useless. I hope you heed my warning and save yourself some bucks. I will look elsewhere now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Carving Sharp, Comfortable Handles, Quality Build. Probably I LOVE these Flexcut knives because I started my carving with bush craft knives. Careful carving benefits from this set of much shorter, but still sturdy blades. Rather than 'one blade suits all shapes' the set provides three knives with blade shapes for finer work, for line work and for faster, smooth stock removal. The wooden handles are finished to a 'coarse'-sanded texture, which makes them 'grippy' but still allows for comfort over moderately long carving sessions. The ergonomics of the whole handle/blade package gives an amazing amount of edge and tip control using a variety of carving strokes. Each of the blades came 'carving sharp', which is less than 'razor' sharp. My current projects are basswood, not the hardest of wood to cut, and each of these knives performed equally well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome and very versatile product... especially in white. Love that this now comes in white. I used this back in college (too many years ago) when I think it came in only one color - a nude/pinkish clay color. These don't have to be painted if you want a white object. I used these to make Christmas ornaments and place setting tags. I wanted all white with a hint of gold, so I rolled the clay out, used star and heart cookie cutters, then baked according to instructions. Finished them up by detailing them with a gold Krylon K09901A00 Leafing Pen, which I also found on Amazon. They turned out beautifully and I can use them for years to come. Love the white Sculpey! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Soap came out easily. My friends daughter is getting married in a few months and she really wanted to make homemade soap as a gift to the guests at her upcoming bridal shower.
Since in my circle of friends I'm known as the "crafty" one, they asked me for helping whipping up a batch of 40 to 50 bars. Although I've made soap before its been a while. I got on amazon to see what tools were available and came across this cool mold. What a life saver. In the past I did it using cardboard boxes or whatever else I had laying around. This thing was amazing. The wooden frame keeps everything perfectly square and after the soap has set up, you just lift it out of the wooden portion and peel back the silicone and out pops the bar. My only regret is that I didn't buy a couple more because it took forever to do 50 bars one mold at a time. We were able to get about 8 to 10 bars out of each mold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does not contain a size 10.5 needle, despite description. I would give this a 5-star rating if the product description had been correct. I *love* Takumi needles. But this product was described as containing "circular 29 inch sizes 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 13 & 15". I ordered this set specifically because I needed a 10.5 needle. This set does not contain a 10.5 needle. It contains circular 29 inch needles in sizes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13 & 15, just like my other identical set of Takumi 29-inch circular needles. No 10.5. I cry. I won't return them because I know there will be times I have more than one UFO needing the same needle size, and they were a good deal (about half of what they cost from other vendors). If that weren't the case, I'd return them to the seller and give the seller a frowny face for their product description fail.
But caveat emptor: if you need a US 10.5 needle, this set does not have it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
work very well on 24 gauge copper sheet. I am getting into working with metal for jewelry-making. I have a ton of 24 gauge copper blanks that I have been playing around with (stamping, embossing, soldering, etc.). But sometimes I want a blank of a slightly different shape and I don't want to buy a whole bunch of them (or I don't want to wait for an order to arrive). For example, say I want a square with rounded corners (but that is not a circle), or a circle cut into yin-yang shaped halves. That's where these come in. (I am sure I will use them to cut copper sheet someday, but for now, I am just using them on smaller projects.)
What I typically do is trace out the outline I want to cut with a Sharpie (the fine point ones are great for this) and then cut with these shears. Of course then you have to remove the Sharpie marks (acetone or rubbing alcohol will work) and file or sand or otherwise finish the edges so they're not sharp. But these shears are the easiest step in the process. They have worked great every time. They are super sharp, so be careful when you are holding whatever you plan to cut with them (and also be conscious of how you store them). But they operate easily, even for me (I have tiny hands and weak wrists).
Anyway, definitely glad I bought these. They do what I wanted and they didn't break the bank. (Please note I have only used them on 24 gauge copper so far. Obviously they would cut thinner metal but I don't want to speculate on how they would work with thicker metal since I haven't personally tried this.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
100ft of possibilities. The wrap is so sturdy unlike the cheap ones you can find at a dollar store. This would be great for wrapping gift bags, table liner, decorating, or window arts. Im sure theres plenty options to do with this hundred-foot wrap. Ive used it for about 15 give away bags and I still have a lot to go with this cellophane wrap. Im thinking of using it to decorate for NYE to top as a draped ceiling with balloons and confetti. Its like a never-ending supply, but really theres 100 feet of it. So enjoy and use while it lasts.
I received this product for free/discounted price in exchange for an honest review. In no means did it affect my opinion about the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Despite Labeling - this is not Navy Blue - it's Royal Blue. This product is advertised as navy blue. It is not navy blue, it is royal blue - big difference.
At first everything seemed good and I colored two sets of shoes of navy blue shoes by two different manufacturers. Suddenly, I saw the color turning into a shiny reddish copper look on both pairs.
The small print on the bottle said that this may happen and in order to correct it, you need to buy another product to remediate the shoes.
On the areas of the shoes that did not turn the reddish copper color, the dye dried a very royal blue.
I had thought I could salvage these shoes because they were in excellent condition but were scuffed badly. I had had excellent experience with Kiwi's black dye - refurbishing several pairs of shoes. Unfortunately, I couldn't find navy dye made by Kiwi. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smelly, oily, and they don't work. You do get what you pay for with these thread cutters, but I am honestly disgusted. They sell bad, and they're really oily! I tried cutting some thread with one of them, and it was very difficult. It took many tries, and it still did not make a straight, flush cut. The blades are covered in these small black dots from the oil. One of the three cutters has a tip that appears slightly broken off. The other two look fine, other than the oil, and the awful smell. I would not recommend that you purchase these. Regardless of the oil (which can be wiped off), they simply do not cut well. I'm giving these two stars because they were cheap, and arrived quickly. I received two blue and one black. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent value. As mentioned in other reviews, it comes with a real coat of grease. Since it has come from India, that seems entirely appropriate.
I was cautious about getting a less expensive engraving vise, but I am very happy with this one. Everything I see is better quality than you might expect for a vise that is 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of many others, but I am quite happy with it. It really IS fifteen pounds!
I was not sure if I needed the accessories, but I am very happy I purchased the one WITH the accessories.
If I ever have the need for a second one, I'll get one of these.
WARNING added a bit later:
BE SURE you unpack this next to your trash barrel. As fast as you have any given box empty, put it in your trash barrel and then spray it once you are done. I got several "hitch hikers" (BUGS) in the packaging. I hope I killed them all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Machine and Better Price. I attend a card making class each month and they have the Pink and Black Big Shot. After using it a few times, I had fallen in Love :)
The teal Big Shot is the same so if you have used the Black and Pink you will like this one too.
- it is heavy and has rubber feet which is nice so it doesn't slide everywhere when you are trying to emboss/die cut
- rubber on the handle and the handle so that you have a good grip and you can use it with the handle on the right or left!
- the extended platform is a nice perk, it would have been nicer if the cutting plates were extended too, but not a huge issue for me.
The biggest deal was the price, Amazon had it on for $70 with free shipping. Regular price is $120 for this one and the Black and Pink is $150+.
The only thing that would have been better is if they had included a set of basic dies and maybe an embossing folder so you don't have to wait to try it. I only have 2 embossing folders, so I have more buying to do! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
cures super hard, cools off a little too fast for me though. this product performs exactly how they say it will but I am not sure how people are molding full sized handles of saws, etc in the short amount of time before the plastic starts to cool and become less malleable. I am using it to make small charms in push-molds and it starts hardening up almost immediately. I live in south-central florida, and I know my house is never below 75 degrees as it is an old cracker cottage.
The plastic does cure incredibly hard, and I have had to purchase a hot-knife to cut off the extra pieces once I extract from the molds. A razor-knife will work for the first hour or so, after that you need some heat to help trim things up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Moldable Plastic! Hardens In Minutes. Perfect For Creating A Custom Holder For Large, Odd-Shaped Crystals. I used this to make a holder for a large, odd-shaped amethyst crystal. This stuff is so cool! Very easy to use. You just heat it up in some hot water until it turns clear, then you use some tongs or a fork to remove it from the water. You have time to work it into whatever shape you want. If it starts to harden and be too difficult to work with, just drop it back into the hot water and it will soften up again. I never do craft projects, and I'm usually all thumbs with any project that has to be done by hand, but if I can work this stuff, anyone can! Warning for parents: this stuff is pretty hot when it comes out of the water, so you might want to help your child molding it, because it may be too hot for them to touch! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT Silver; NOT Antique. Not what I wanted. I purchased 3 of these and was VERY disappointed. I expected them to be as advertised, "Antique Silver." They has a look that I didn't like, so I had them analysed by a jeweler and was told they were made from copper and nickel. NO silver at all, not even plated! Amazon refunded my money very quickly. I am a coin collector and an amateur lapidary. [I cut and polish stones.] I have cut slabs into the size of a silver dollar and have belt buckles that would hold these slabs or a US Silver Dollar. These Concho's wouldn't fit into those belt buckles I have in inventory. I couldn't find any use for them, so I returned them for a refund because they were not as advertised. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light blue it is not. Great dye, but it shouldn't be called light blue! If you look at the color chart, it shows that this is a darker, almost cobalt blue. Luckily I went by the color chart instead of the name when I ordered the dye.
I'd initially tried turquoise, which was lovely but didn't provide enough coverage for my yellow Fossil purse. After I went through that bottle, I ordered the dye in light blue. Two coats later, my formerly yellow purse is a bright and trendy cobalt blue! Awesome coverage.
When using this dye, be very careful not to spill it anywhere. It will stain permanently. It also does a doozy on your hands if you don't use gloves. I chose not to use gloves because I needed the extra dexterity to get all the books and crannies on my purse. In addition to the neat swab that comes with the dye, I used a paint brush for tough-to-reach spots.
In all, I'm very satisfied with the dye. My only problem is the name. :-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but if I can manage to get something like this to work. I had to try this about two times before I got it right, but I was able to get it to cut the bottles perfectly now. It's not the easiest thing to use, but if I can manage to get something like this to work, then it can't be too bad as I am completely useless and terrible when it comes to things like this (lol). My significant other though was able to do it right on the first try and it came out really nice (he is handy with things like this). I ended up cutting a bunch of bottles that I had saved around the house and made a wine bottle chandelier that looks really nice! I can't wait to start making other projects with this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wear some disposable gloves. Product is lightweight, yet very, very sturdy. It cuts extremely easily with a sharp utility knife. Pulling (plowing) the cut layers out however, took much more effort and strength than I anticipated. In addition, if you use your bare hands to pull out the layers, there is a black "sooty" residue that accumulates on your fingers and is hard to remove even with soap and water, so I recommend you wear disposable latex or nitrile gloves when you pull out the layers. This same residue will get on anything you place in the cavity you cut out, especially if it has a rubber-like texture. I found that rubbing alcohol on a pad will remove the soot from your item and somewhat from your hands. Will let you know if the soot stains are continuously accumulating on the item placed in the cavity or is simply a phenomena associated with when the foam is first cut. In addition, if you are cutting a long strip of the foam lengthwise off the main block (e.g. a 1 foot x 3 foot section), in addition to drawing a guideline, you may want to use a piece of 2 x 4 wood stud or something to guide your cut as I was able to cut along the top drawn line very easily and very straight, the opposite side however was crooked and angled as my blade was not completely straight all the way throughout the depth of the product. Overall though I am pleased with the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Spring Flowers in Gorgeous Detail. Daisies are my favorite. I got so excited when I saw this offered. I love making soap and other creations with molds. Even chocolates. So I jumped to get this. I have so many plans for this little mold and I got it just in time for easter crafts. I will be making peanut butter "eggs" with this by first layering white and colored chocolates , then a thicker layer of milk chocolate, peanut butter or coconut filling, and finishing it with milk chocolate. These are a one per person candy, you have to cut them but I've used decorative soap molds for cholate confections before and they turn out amazing. I'll also be making my organic milk and honey soaps with this as well for my friends who aren't really into chocolates. I've gone between soaps and chocolates with silicone molds before and with a really good cleaning all is well and no residue is left behind. The detail in the mold is absolutely stunning. I'm just in love with it. I can't wait to create some lovelies with this. I was offered this mold for free in return for my honest and unbiased review of the product and I have to say I'm absolutely thrilled. I'm going to buy a couple more in order to make production a bit easier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful sampler. I love the colors and have always been a fan of samplers. The sheets are easy to use and are well packaged. The one downside to these variegated colors is that when I sealed it onto an item with the dimensional gel, the gel I am guessing removed the color from the leaf. I will have to do some more experimenting with sealants and see how fugitive the color is on these sheets.
I used this leaf on polymer clay after it is baked just because I was not sure how the colored sheets would fair, I will try using them on unbaked and see how the colors hold up. I have not had problems with regular leaf that I colored with alcohol inks fading with sealing, but I am not sure what the company uses to make these sheets variegated. Guess with all crafting items, gotta do test samples :) It is beautiful and worth trying out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice. These were much larger than what I needed but was able to just rim off a lot of the wick when my candles had set. I did not think to purchase something to adhere these to my tins before adding melted wax, but remedied the situation by taking a drop of melted wax, placing in center of tin, then pressing wick and holding until sealed which only took few seconds. Only had one problem of the wick floating. Nice wax coating on wick. Not sure how they burn since I gave candles as gifts :)
Heavier than I thought would be. Will need something to hold the wick upright while the candle wax sets. I rigged something using rubber bands with six sided pencils. Definitely recommend. No soaking involved since they are wax wicks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Expensive compared to similar products on Amazon. I paid $5.00 more than the identical products advertised on Amazon and I emailed the Ranger company to make sure it was 5 mils heavy duty he wrote back and said it is "Nominal " 5 mil.
You have to compare when buying online another company I bought a 15" x 18" craft sheet from was only $9.95 with free shipping on Amazon and fulfilled by Amazon. Granted it was in a poly bag, but protected with a strong cardboard mailing tube and it did say "Made in USA" so that was fine.
I don't see the sense in paying up to $5.00 more for a "Name brand in a fancy red box that costs 50 cents.
Money is tight the product worked fine but so did the other one I bought (You put them side by side and you cannot tell the difference).
Joyce in CA | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't hesitate. <div id="video-block-RZ22PBD36AODD" 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/91hq18ytsVS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71m6c-aUnmS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> At first, I admit, I was very skeptical about this soap tint. I bought it without reading its measurements, only looking at the description and the photo. So when a TINY little cube (A little smaller than a quarter) came in the mail, I was less than enthusiastic. I knew this was my own fault for not thoroughly reading the seller's measurements. It was my oversight. So, the next time I went to make my soap, I cut off a tiny sliver to see what this tint could do for a few small order soaps.
Holy crap. This tint is AMAZING. It's worth paying shipping (it's not prime). It's worth the cost. Let me tell you, it took my soap from a dull yellow to a popping gold shimmer. It is BEAUTIFUL. I feel like I have such great luck for finding this tint and I'm so pleased with how it worked out.
I used a melt and pour all natural honey base soap. It is a clear with slightly yellow hue. I heated and added a VERY small shaving of this tint. The sliver was smaller than a piece of shredded cheese. I used about 2-3 cups of melt and pour. THIS is the result (picture). This tint is taking my soap to a whole new game.
Thank you so much. I look forward to ordering again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful, versatile, high quality. I absolutely love these Red flocked styrofoam hearts!! My anniversary is on valentine's day so I thought I could make a beautiful centerpiece for us, and then use them for making memorabilia. These hearts are of high quality, are large, and a very vibrant red. They are made out of styrofoam with a soft, velvety outside, and attached to a long, bendable wire stick. The hearts can be removed from the wire (very easily) or the wire can be easily cut for more decorating options. However, once you bend the wire it is extremely difficult to bend it back into the original, straight position. I bent the wire at the top, to stick them into the Christmas tree, so when I want to reuse them I will have to cut the wire to get rid of the bend. I believe that is why the wire is so long. They are very versatile and would add elegance to any craft, arrangement, cake, memorabilia, ect... I am ecstatic that I was chosen to receive these hearts for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I highly recommend them.
Note: the bows that are on the hearts did not come like that. There are four pieces of ribbon to tie a bow on each side of the heart. This way if they are in a arrangement on the table, no matter what way you look at it there is a bow. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for origami! Kites, window stars, light table. Besides origami, there are so many other uses for these lovely, translucent, rainbow-colored waxed papers! We use them in our classroom for geometric paper-folding exercises, for mini and micro kites, for faux-stained windows, for window stars, for kaleidoscopes, even for color-mixing on the light table. They also work well as a substitute for almost any project requiring tissue paper in fact, they work better for most such projects, because they are stiff and thus easier for small hands to cut, fold, glue, and otherwise manipulate. The stiffness also means they hold up much better to the ravages of time. We have hung work made from this paper outside and on windows and the colors are strong and vivid from anywhere from six months to a year. Although they are not as light-fast as I'd like, the colors take much, much longer to fade than tissue paper.
Additional note: This is pretty much identical to the kite paper sold by Mercurius, but much cheaper ($20 for 500 sheets vs. $15 for 100 sheets). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cut it up. I have many different crafts I love to do that require scissors but I have problems with my wrists at times so I was looking forward to trying these Multipurpose Scissors. My package arrived and included 4 fashionable, high quality and durable stainless steel pairs of scissors in different sizes for different needs. I instantly used a pair to cut some fabric for a project and was amazed at the ergonomic handling as they never bothered my wrists or fingers no matter what way I turned and twisted to cut the pattern out. I tried the next 3 different sizes around my home for different tasks and never had any problem gripping, holding and cutting with each pair. They are all lightweight, sharp, and cut all the way to the tip of the scissors. My last project involved cutting some fondue for a cake and my scissors got dirty. I washed them by hand with dish soap and had no problems as they easily cleaned and resist rust. There are so many uses for these scissors that I will continue to use on as they all are strong and durable. Great product at a great price for oneself or to give as a gift. Plus, there is a 60 day money back guarantee if not satisfied for any reason so there is no risk to try. ***I received my product in return for MY OWN unbiased and honest review based on my experience using these multipurpose scissors as another individual may have a different experience when trying. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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