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Another solid Fiskars product. I was nervous when I opened this box and found no instructions inside. The pictures on the back of the box seemed hardly sufficient for instructing me, an artistic klutz, in the operation of such a gadget.
I was pleasantly surprised! In just a couple of quick snaps, I had this little border punch up and running, and I created a beautiful paper flower garden border.
The border punch is very, very, and the cartridge creates clear, smooth-edged cuts. I do not have much hand strength, but this tool makes cutting a breeze. It also lines up beautifully. The tool is designed to keep the paper in perfect position throughout the cutting process, and the cartridge grooves allow perfect positioning for a smooth border cut.
I see two potential improvements.
1) It would be wonderful for the starter kit to come with a storage case, at least for the cartridges, with space for additional cartridges to be added to the set.
2) I would love to see a snap-on tray at the bottom of the cartridge holder to collect the tiny bits of scrap paper that fall. The slider does move all of the scrap pieces, so they stay together in one place within the square of the cartridge holder. But, they then have to be scooped up off the table to be thrown away. A simple snap-on tray would be incredibly helpful!
I love the durability and ease of this product. It does only come with one cartridge, and additional cartridges can be quite pricey. But, if you have the resources to build a stockpile of useful cartridges, this product is worth the expenditure, even in my spend-thrift mind. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First Time Success. Everything was packed well. No rips, dents, breakage nor leakage. Two pkgs of wax were not quite 1lb but it wasn't a deal breaker. I purchased other oils so I'm not sure how the ones in the kit are. Truth be told I'm scared to try any other variation because my first experience was so perfect I don't want to jinx it lol!! The directions were VERY easy to follow. There's no guess work as everything was as 1lb of wax to 1oz of oil which is how it's packed. 1lb of wax makes (3) 8oz candles which gave me 4 different scents! They have an awesome cold throw and even better hot throw!! When I took them to work as people opened them, they were in awe of how great they smelled, again I used a different oil scent than what's in the kit. I will continue to buy this wax as I think it had all the world to do with my success. Plus following the directions of when to add the oil. I'm trying to start a lil business with my new found talent..when I get comfortable I'll experiment but for now it's by the book. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect. I do a LOT of three hole punching, believe it or not! I had a heavy Swingline "regular" three hole punch and it did a fine job, but I have always dreaded (and procrastinated) when I'd have more than ten or so sheets of paper to deal with. So, when I was offered this punch, I was quite excited! I have to admit I was (and am) quite shocked at the price. For my own personal use, I'm not sure I would have spent the money, but as a business expense, it's different. This punch is a time saver for sure.
I knew I'd receiving it, so I saved up a bunch of papers that needed to go into a binder. Normally, I do, at least, five sheets of paper at a time, and when I have a big stack, it's frustrating. So, I put this to the test:
1. At first, I was surprised at how hard it felt to push it down. Well, the spring is big, so it will be. But, I figured out that one needs to push it down in a different way than a "normal" hole punch device. It's big enough to try different methods (like using two hands). It doesn't even take that much pressure, which I realized after a few tries.
2. It cut through a stack of approximately forty sheets of paper like BUTTER. Wow.
3. It's easy to line the paper up neatly, which is fantastic.
4. The tray for the hole punches is nice and big. Not so easy to pull out, but no big deal.
In all, I love this thing. I will be using it on a regular basis. I gave my old punch away. It's history. No more holes punched in the slightly wrong place. No more semi-punched sheets, and no more spending more time than needed punching holes in paper! I am delighted. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty snowflake punch & good quality. I purchased this snowflake punch for use in card making. I was very pleased with the quality of the punch, but have not used it for an extended period of time, so I do not know how it will hold up. It punches out a very crisp-edged snowflake out of card stock and out of thinner vellum paper as well. I thought it would shred the vellum a bit, but as you can see in the photograph, the edges are just as crisp as when cutting card stock. It is a versatile size as well. The snowflakes can be used singly or in groups, e.g. in a circle to make a wreath on a card. Because I like to conserve the amount of paper I use, it is important for me to be able to place the snowflake exactly on the paper where I want it. That requires me to see the underside of the punch which this does allow. I have included several photograph to assist you in making a purchasing decision. I would definitely recommend this for purchase. If this review has been helpful to you , please click the yes button below.
Update: I have used this punch so many times over the last few months (making Winter cards), and it has held up very well. Does not stick and consistently makes clean edges. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Little Styrofoam Pieces Everywhere and Missing Parts. I like the candle, but the packaging was awful. It took me forever to pick out all the little bits of styrofoam that were stuck on the candle- I got a tweezer to get the bitty pieces out that was between the ropes of the candle. THEN- there are three metal supports that screw into the base of the candle, and there were no nuts to hold them in place. I was afraid I would not find nuts that tiny, but I found some at my local hardware store for ten cents each. Once I got it cleaned up and put together properly I was happy with the way it looked- but, it only gets three stars because of all the effort it took to go from box to display. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Thread Rack for 1000m Embroidery Thread Cones. I am very happy with this thread stand. The pins are perfectly spaced for the 1000m cones of embroidery thread (vs the 250m Sulky thread spools). I'm assuming that must be what the description means when it says it will hold the "king" spools. The pegs are definitely long enough for the 1000m spools. On another thread rack, I needed to glue straws over the pegs to make them long enough to keep my 1000m spools of Isacord, FuFu's, and Coats from falling off. My favorite feature is that the pegs are staggered between rows. I have put thread color number labels on the wood strip holding the pegs. That makes the labels much easier to see since there will not be another spool of thread directly in front the of label. I have only a few of the 5000m cones of thread, so the spacing of the pins works well for me. I can see where this may not be the best thread rack for a large number of 5000m spools. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's the hottest thing since crazy glue...but better. Sorry. But I've read all the negative reviews and can only conclude they're all ringers for crazy glue. What they're saying is nonsense. Later I'll upload some pics of things I've fixed with this stuff and it's nothing short of amazing. My only complaint is they don't give you much "juice". I know it doesn't take much but I can't tell how much is left until a pair of pliers won't squeeze out that last drop. I just reordered and also ordered three extra cartridges. Every once in a while, it's refreshing to buy a product and it completely lives up to it's advertising.
Oh, and why is it better than crazy glue? Wanna guess? With crazy glue, if you put to two things together, that's it. It's stuck immediately (along with your fingers sometimes - c'mon, admit it). But with this stuff you can contact, break contact, re-contact, reposition all you want but nothing happens without the magic light. How cool is that.
One thing immediately came to mind as a use for this stuff. Sometimes I get DVDs that are a set with maybe 3-5 DVDs in the entire set. I want to keep them together without having found one but not the other two. So I get the idea to "glue" 5 of them together. Worked instantly and now I know exactly where all the Lil' Rascals videos are. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Snappy Heat Keeps Our Goalie On The Ice. <div id="video-block-R3VA6S21PECF1" 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/B1A77%2Bpg3qS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1FX8iEaXMS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> We found that our Snappy Heat unit is a very convenient part of our active Grandson's life! Our Grandson is a Rep goalie in AA hockey. As a goalie he is often the subject of minor injuries and muscle strains. We find that a treatment of cold, to reduce the inflammation, followed by heat to reduce the pain is an effective treatment of such injuries. It is vital to begin the treatment as soon as possible. When you are part of a traveling team, it was not easy to begin such a therapy often times for hours after the injury occurred. This lent itself to painful long car rides home and a long delay in the recovery of the wounded warrior.
With Snappy Heat, the treatment can begin immediately. The Snappy Heat is kept in the liquid state in our automobile in the snowy parking lot at the arena. The application of the cold - yet liquid - Snappy Heat to the injury brings immediate relief to the patient. As the Snappy Heat warms up to the body temperature it is acting as a cold pack to reduce the swelling of the injured area. As it is not ice, there is no risk of tissue damage that could occur due to a direct application of ice for an extensive time period. In addition, there is little risk of the sodium acetate solution becoming frozen in the car as the freezing point of the solution is extremely low. We have yet to freeze the Snappy Heat when it is kept unprotected in the exposed automobile. This is also a comfort to a traveler as we could get stuck in wintery blizzard conditions during our travels as we know we have an instant heat source available in case we become stranded.
When the heat treatment is required - post cold therapy - the Snappy Heat activates immediately and lasts for the full half hour that is indicated in the product specifications. We have found that if an extended period of warmth is required; for example when using the unit at home for comforting a bed ridden patient suffering a cold, simply increasing the temperature of the liquid filled Snappy Heat PRIOR to activation by running the pad under HOT tap water for about 5 minutes will extend the heat output of the Snappy Heat to well over an hour. The preheating slows the crystallization process and extends the reaction time.
The Snappy Heat has become a very useful tool in the equipment bag of our young athlete and we highly recommend it.
We have included a short video of how we protect the Snappy Heat unit with a dish cloth during the recharging process. This will prevent the Snappy Heat bag from scorching by being in direct contact with the bottom of the metal pot during the boiling process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ok starter kit, novice should use one pour soy wax and not what comes with this....less user error. Cute kit for the price. I didn't want to use molds, so I poured into a container. There are some restrictions in candle making and its not as simple as just heating and pouring into a glass.....so I found out. Candle looked good when poured, but pulled away from the wick as it cooled. After a little internet reseach, I bought 'one pour' C4 soy wax and a few soy oil scents. Candles turned out great, so much so I made my family and friends each one for xmas. This was a great starter kit, but the only thing I used was the pouring pot. You are probably better off buying what you want individually, and it won't cost you much more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is this real beeswax. I purchased this beeswax because the company states that it is organic, but I'm not sure if it is certified organic. I didn't see any kind of certification label on the plastic bag it arrived in. I am using it to make beeswax candles, but I am concerned that it is not true pure beeswax. I recently received beeswax from a local hive at a farmer's market and there are huge differences. The color is a much deeper gold than this one which (and the photo is misleading). This beeswax is more like a light cream color. This beeswax smells more waxy and feels stickier than the farmer's market one. I am wanting to make beeswax candles so that they burn non-toxic but this will not be helpful if there are added fillers in this wax that are toxic. I am disappointed and will not buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fiskars Set Goals Low and Achieves Success. It was nice to discover that at Fiskars has finally resorted to using Chinese prison labor in the manufacture of their products. Based on the quality of what I recently received I'm guessing it was a maximum strength facility. The metal stampings looked like throw aways from a failed sheet metal merit badge attempt at a Cub Scout meeting. The fit involving the actual punch mechanism was so poor I could get better results by stabbing at paper with the rubber coated handles. The two best parts are the rubber coated handles which should provide plenty of cushion as I repurpose this tool for its new life as a hammer. The second was the comically low price of only $4.19 While I would have found better value in a Happy Meal for the same price it's a toss up whether I would have had more fun playing with the toy or contemplating how much of the purchase price was used to improve the conditions on death row. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
flaws it was being sold as returned or something like that. I wanted a recipe card holder and . To be fair I bought this knowing it had flaws it was being sold as returned or something like that. I wanted a recipe card holder and I love it. I have not done anything with it but sand the edges because the hinges cause a large gap in the back so it can tilt. I do not think that can be helped... unless the hinges get put on the back of the box. I think they do not do that so it will not cause pinching. boxes may have wood knots and need a wood filler but are put together well and feel really durable to me. The hinges and clasp not so much but I do not use it often enough for it to be a concern yet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much better than regular Elmer's. Bought this at Michaels art supplies for $10 for my kid's science fair project after his classmates said that plain Elmer's glue ruined the fancy tri-fold cardboard backing the science fair materials were supposed to be attached to.
For attaching paper-to-paper, paper-to-cardboard, and photos-to-cardboard this glue works great. It's a hand-pumped spray bottle and the glue itself is very thin and washes off easily. It's not sticky so you can slide the paper or whatever into the right spot and then press it in place for a minute or two and it sticks fine. Wipe off the excess with a paper towel with no stains and no problems. There's no odor or fumes. It doesn't leave wrinkles or residue once dry.
No real complaints except that you have to open up and clean the inside of the spray cap after every use or else it won't work when you try to use it again another day. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth your moneyh. I purchased the set of this series basically. This book in particular I bought to help my 5 year old (6 in November) to help make coloring more fun (also with fine motor skills) Once he saw that he could draw nicely, he really liked it. I could see that he found it very encouraging to finish the drawings and then color them. He finished this entire book after only a few sittings. I can say he almost finished this too fast :) that's how much he like it... and before this, he wasn't interested in drawing - he'd show this by losing interest or just giving up. Since he finished so fast, I got some tracing paper and had him trace the objects... he really enjoyed this also and helped practice his fine motor skills. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun body paints for all ages. These are cool body paints. We used them for a glow party. They light up best under a black light! This paint stayed on better then most I've tried. It was a little tricky to get off at 1st. Then I had the kids soak in a bath tub and relax with a wet warm wash cloth on the face. That made it much easier to get off. I would use this product again. Glowminex glow body paint is fun for everyone! This paint glows in the dark and looks like regular paint in daylight. Each jar holds 1 ounce of non-flammable, acid-free, lotion based body paint. Perfect for Halloween costumes or glow parties! Sold an assortment of 12 jars. Each jar contains 1 ounce (30 mL) of paint. Disclaimer: I purchased this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Craft Scissors. I think these are a nice pair of scissors. They have an egonomically designed handle that is coated with a soft green area in the finger area. I really like these for crafting. They are just the right size for most uses, but too large for detail work. I used them on a dollhouse I'm building, and they worked like a charm. They cut edges off thick plastic windows with little effort, cut through wallpaper like nobody's business, leaving sharp edges, and trimmed wooden shingles. They work well on wrapping paper, construction paper and cardstock.
I have no idea how long the titanium coating will last, but they are sharp and comfortable to use.
While I did like them for crafting, they weren't quite as all purpose as I had hoped. I tried to use them to trim a coir liner for a hanging basket, and it was quite a struggle - I guess the coir was too thick and/or heavy for these scissors.
Bottom line - sharp, comfortable scissors for all your crafting needs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SUGRU rules. This stuff is great. If you do repairs and/or modifications to ANYTHING you need to have this in your toolkit. It bonds and adheres to most surfaces (concrete, leather, rubber, glass, etc) and it replaces missing material. You can hand-mold it to fill gaps. It cures in about 24 hours to form a very tough yet flexible and resilient patch. The ability to hand mold it is one of its best features. If you use liquid material for repair you have to build containment for the liquid to keep it from running where you don't want it to be. But this is in a soft putty-like form. It stays where you put it and doesn't sag or run. Since it is silicone rubber it is pretty much impervious to water, chemicals, etc when it is cured. I have used it to repair shoes, automobiles, laboratory equipment, kids toys, everything and anything. NO other material is quite like it. I have been using it for about 2 years now and I count it among the most valuable materials I have for modification and repair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Punch great, not so much customer service. 5 stars for the product but 1 star for Fiskar's customer service! Received my punch and was excited to play with it as soon as I got it but the eyelets that were supposed to be included were missing. I called fiskars the next day and got a recording that their customer service was closed until 1pm (it was after 1pm and still got the recording.) Tried again an hour later, same recording.). Anyway, finally reached "Brian", who answered the phone like he was just rolling out of bed. I explained the issue and he said, "ok, I'll mail some out. I need your address." No, sorry that happened, no explanation, nothing. Although I am glad to be getting (if somewhat later than the 2 days I was expecting) the eyelets I bought I was less than impressed with level of customer care I experienced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Price , Great Product. I absolutely love these! I purchased these to make the lip gloss with kool-aid with my Girl Scout troop. I experimented with my daughter at home and these hold just enough. Then when I made lip gloss with my Girl Scout troop my girls absolutely loved it. They are asking to do it again. These are easy to open and close. Easy to label too. Looks like I will be purchasing more for the girls to put homemade lip gloss in again. I would highly recommend these for projects with Girl Scouts or just at home. I did recieve my jars at a reduced rate or free for my true honest unbiased opinion. My opinion is not influenced in any way by the discount. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright white with good coverage. This is a very bright white and opaque with a couple coats. I always have good results with Speedball products. If you use them as the label guides you, High in High fire, Low in Low fire, and stay within the recommendations, these are almost foolproof. Some will run a bit more than others, so read the specs and think in advance how you should apply them. Some need heavier applications than others, or one coat may be all you need. Read information on the products, make notes when you do test chips and for each new use. You will find consistency is the key to every good outcome.
This product needs to be gently but well stirred before the 1st brushed application. Or if you have enough to dip, this is a good glaze for that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I happened to find an offer for these that was very good compared to others and decided to order them. I bought Mundial forged steak knives for my sister's birthday last May and was suitably impressed. I'd noticed their line of forged scissors at teh time and made a mental note. This spring I needed sewing scissors and after looking at others I remembered and checked out Mundial's offering on Amazon. I happened to find an offer for these that was very good compared to others and decided to order them. I'm very pleased, they are very nice, forged scissors that have a nice feel in my hand. I could have spent 10 times the amount I paid for these scissors but I dont' think they would have been any better. I'm definitely a fan of Mundial and recommend their knives (and now their scissors) to my friends and family. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff, will use it for dozens of little things around the house and shop. Works exactly as I had hoped it would. You put it in hot water, it becomes moldable, you mold it, it hardens. If you messed up, dip it back in the hot water and re-do.
That said, I bought it because I have a tripod I love, but it wasn't designed for my camera & lens style. So, the pistol-grip on the tripod is too close to the body of the camera to rotate the tension... Rotating the release shoe-90 or 270 degrees isn't an option. So, I used ThermoMorph and a 1/4" D-ring screw (also found on Amazon) to make a new tripod release shoe that was 1/2" taller than the one supplied with my tripod. I was worried about the screw pulling out through the molded plastic, but a 3/8" washer (inside the plastic) gives it enough strength that I can't pull it out with pliers and a vice!
Very happy with the product. It couldn't be easier to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is AMAZING. O M G this stuff is AWESOME! I am so happy we bought this! Since we bought our first pack we have been fixing so much stuff. My favorite fix so far is on a pair of shoes I have not worn in a few years that I could not part with as the design is not made any more. Now I can wear them all the time again and I know I will be able to maintain them indefinitely! So many kitchen fixes (and hacks) have already saved us a bunch of money. I have already bought more packs of Sugru and will be buying more! I have found that this is not as sticky as some reviews stated and the 30 min window to form and attach it is way more than any projects we have done needed. We live on the seaside, so we have quite a bit of humidity as well, so there is that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Embossing Detail or Your Own Designs or Fixing Scratches or Mistakes. These pens are great for embossing detailed images, drawing & embossing your own designs or handwriting, and fixing any knicks or scratches in a larger embossed piece (craft tweezers anyone?).
I purchased these pens when I first started dabbling in papercrafts about 8-9 months ago. Back then, I didn't realize that I needed an anti-static powder tool of some kind, so all of my attempts using these were a mess. A few days ago, I was clearing out some of my craft storage boxes and thought about tossing these pens, but they were still brand new & were not dry at all. I had a few panels of boring experiments that were sitting around, so I thought I've give these pens another shot & see if I can jazz up some of those panels. This time, I loved results. I'm attaching a picture of the first piece that I tried the pen on. It's a watercolored & dry-embossed henna design that was dull dull dull. After using the clear version of this pen to highlight a portion of the raised design & adding a bit of embossing powder to it, the piece was interesting enough to mount on a card - at least I thought it was! :)
I did notice that the ink in these pens dry a little more quickly than the ink pad seems to - possibly because the ink that you are laying down with the pen is a much thinner & finer layer. You'll have to stop and heat emboss in sections and powder again before you do another section, if you are doing more than a few words of text. The image that I included was done in 8-10 sections. I think the results can definitely be worth the effort. I've since gone to town with these pens, embossing all kinds of details (by the way, using this pen on the highlights of your Altenew flowers instead of using an embossing inkpad results in a crisper clearer image), and the pens have still not run dry, so they seem to last quite a while.
I've tried this technique using a glue pen in the past (e.g., Quickie Glue Roller Pen, Zig Squeeze & Roll, etc.), and they all work pretty well if I'm just wanting to do a small dot or a doodle or something; however, they were all a bit inconsistent and skipped or blobbed if I tried to draw a consistent line or wanted a consistent thickness. Since this embossing pen is a marker, I get a smoother and more consistent finish.
Also, it is much easier to fix mistakes or tweezer marks on a large embossed image with this pen than with an embossing ink pad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sacrifices usability for portability, but surprinsingly effective. I'm having a professor I've had before, and in her last class she gave a lot of handouts, so I decided to get this to throw in my bookbag so I can stay organized instead of waiting to get back to my desk and probably not punching the papers ever. I have to say, I really like it! It won't chew through a stack of 10 papers with just one press like the big spring-loaded punches I usually use, but you sacrifice usability for portability.
I've had binder punches in the past before that just didn't do anything for me. The holes didn't line up, they didn't have a paper guide so my papers would be all mis-matched, they wouldn't punch all the way through, and so on. I'm really satisfied with this one.
I definitely like that this one has a paper guide. It's kind of cheap plastic, so I hope it holds up. Most of the punch is metal covered in plastic, though, so other than the paper guide, it feels incredibly sturdy.
The trick to good punches with this is to lightly close the punch, not punching through yet, realign the papers, then give it three presses, one over each hole as indicated by a raised X on the punch. There's a satisfying crunch as it punches each hole. Then simply open the punch back up and lift your papers out.
I would definitely recommend this for students who need it for punching only two or three pages at a time. It's small and light to fit well into your backpack. As mentioned before, most of the punch is metal, including the rings that hold it into the binder, so it won't just snap out. The rings can also be folded into to punch if, like me, you don't want to put it in your binder.
If you think you will only use a punch while sitting at a desk, go ahead and invest a few more dollars and get a real punch. It's easier and works better. But for a portable punch that works well, this is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I've used this Lye twice now to make soap (my . I've used this Lye twice now to make soap (my first time and second time ever to make soap) and it has performed just as everything I've seen and read described.
My only complaint might be that as it is summer, the lye appears to be next to melting even inside the house at room temperature. It sticks to the bottle neck inside and on the lip and anything I pour it into must be thrown away because so much of it stays on the sides and melts; even though after it's poured into something for measuring, it is mixed with water within minutes. Perhaps that is just the nature of Lye, I wouldn't know, I've never used anything else, however, it's a little bothersome, but not enough to remove a star since I have no other experience to compare with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comfortable pair of scissors for everyday uses and cardboard, crafts, and fabric. A great pair of scissors!
Scissors come in a package with a safety snap so the scissors do not move in transit and/or cut you when you open the package. Sharp edge is protected.
Very nice and sharp blades which make it easy to cut anything! Especially easy to cut cardboard and thick items.
Soft comfortable grip so your hand does not hurt while cutting a thick surface or item.
They comfortably fit both left and right handers.
Scotch also provides a limited lifetime warranty. However, they appear very well made likely will last for a long time.
Overall, highly recommended for everyday household uses as well as for thicker items such as cardboard, crafts, or fabric. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FANTASTIC for countertops!!! Awesome product. This is an AWESOME product! If you follow the directions exactly as they are listed that come with the epoxy, you will be golden. I used this product as the final "coat" over concrete countertops (vanities in bathrooms and all of kitchen counters). It was a little trial and error for me because as a first time DIYer using epoxy, I was a little too enthusiastic with how quickly I thought I could pour this on the vanities in both guest and master bathrooms and mixed ONE BATCH for both...bad idea. So my advice is to be conservative on the amount of time you think it will take you to pour the epoxy (especially if you are pouring on countertops that have a sink that take extra care to go around) and overcalculate a bit on how much you mix because you would rather have a little leftover that you can just pour on thicker than run out....
This epoxy took these to a whole new level! From generic old formica, overlaid with 4 coats of Ardex concrete <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ardex-Feather-Finish-10-lbs/dp/B004GUAIT8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ardex- Feather Finish 10 lbs</a>, stained with Minwax wood stain, sealed with Miracle Sealants 511 <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Miracle-Sealants-511-QT-SG-511-Impregnator-Penetrating-Sealer-Quart/dp/B000VX7HKW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Miracle Sealants 511 QT SG 511 Impregnator Penetrating Sealer, Quart</a> and then topped with this amazing epoxy. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
Note: I am not being compensated for sharing this awesome review or any product links, I am just one very happy DIYer who likes to share details on successful projects :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have used this little tool and LOVE IT! It does have one design flaw. I have used this little tool and LOVE IT! It does have one design flaw...it does not have a way to keep itself cool. This CAN NOT be used for long periods of time. I forgot and used it too long! Word to the wise like anything that gets over heated, these tools have soldered parts that can and may come loose. My tool quit working and I thought it was done! I waited till the next day and it still did not work. I took it apart and checked it out everything seemed o.k. I wiggled some wires and put it back together. I said a little prayer and plugged it back in. Guess what?! It works and I am happy. I just have to remember this is NOT a hair dryer and this is a "short time" use tool. Give it time to cool after using it for 5-10 minutes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for accents only. If you are getting just one set of glitter for a project, I wouldn't recommend this one. While these are absolutely gorgeous glitters in the bottle, when you apply them they are semi-transparent. The end result is that any variations of color on the surface of whatever you're glittering or brush strokes from the glue that show through the glitter. I found that these glitters are much more effective if you apply them over a layer of solid colored glitter as an accent. Used like this they create a nice iridescent shimmer.
If you are looking for a better basic set of glitter, this one may be a better place to start: <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Martha-Stewart-24-Vial-Glitter-Multi-Pack/dp/B002BTWI62/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Martha Stewart 24-Vial Glitter Multi-Pack</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked well right out of the box-appears to be a good value. I was truly leery about buying this swift. I've been burned with cheep Chinese made products in the past. But as someone that doesn't need to wind yarn into cakes all that often I just couldn't justify spending more than twice as much on a handsome wooden swift. But it got good reviews in general from other buyers so I thought I would give it a try. After all, if it was a real disappointment I would rely on Amazon to make it right.
Much to my surprise it works very well. I used it with a Knit Picks ball winder to make 4 yarn cakes from super bulky yarn. It was fully assembled out of the box. I clamped it onto my coffee table and it worked smoothly and easily. Can't say I love the green plastic (white? blue?) but that is certainly minor. While not as esthetically pleasing as a wooden swift, which are so handsome and harken back to the "olden days" and wooden spinning wheels, this one is less expensive, lighter weight, and more compact to store. If I had a craft studio where the swift would remain up and visible all the time, maybe it would matter more. And yes, while it is early days still, I expect that this swift will work well for my purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love 'em - great for many (but not all) uses. I do a lot of crafting and never really gave too much thought to the different kinds of scissors that are out there until I had a chance to review some through the Vine program. I cut paper, photo paper, fabric, resin, cardboard, yarn, plastic and other materials regularly. I currently did not a have a pair of scissors like these in my arsenal of supplies. In fact, I only had two kinds of scissors - fabric and what I call "general purpose".
These are nice. They are very comfortable to use and feel nice in your hands. The first thing I attempted to cut did inform me that not all scissors are for all things; I tried cutting a piece of paper, and yes, they cut paper, but due to the short blades and the bigger plastic hinge behind them, it was a pain. They are meant for smaller (paper) jobs, like cutting small images out of paper.
The blades are sharp. VERY sharp. I liked that. They come with a blade guard and a lanyard. I will not be using the lanyard and since I don't have kids, the blade guard is not needed. I don't use them on my knives, so I won't use it on my scissors.
The fine, sharp tips are indeed great for detailed cutting. The only thing I really struggled with was round cuts, or turning. For some reason, due to the short blades, cutting and turning was really difficult with these scissors. Maybe they are just meant for straight cutting and not cutting round edges.
The scissors being able to lock closed in a nice touch and the ability to adjust the tension is cool, too. One little odd thing I noticed is that the light pink part of my pair is really muted. It's almost tan or flesh colored. I have another pair of this brand the light pink is very much light pink. Maybe these had been sitting in the sun or on a shelf for a long time. No biggie, but they kinda looked dirty when I got them due to the weird faded pink color.
Overall, a great pair of scissors that will be much-needed addition to my crafting projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works quickly and easily. I am shocked at all of the bad reviews. I love this punch. Yes, you need a hard surface, and yes, you'll need to stand up to punch it, but I've not had any problems with it. Magnet is strong so paper/photo won't move, and i don't mind the four wholes it punches... That is how the top and botton, along with photo, stay sturdy and even when punching. You're really not wasting that much paper (or maybe because I've so much I don't notice how much I waste?!!). If this punch broke, i would buy it again. this punch keeps me from having to run around the house looking for my cutter and corner rounder, then having to measure the exact size without cutting too much on one end (cause then my photo is lopsided).
I really like this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Blunt ends. These are very basic scissors. They are sharp enough, but not too sharp. Made better than the thirteen dollar fiskars that I got a Walmart that broke in a months time. I love this style of handle. The handle on these doesn't have the hole in the top that I have to stick my thumb in, so they don't cause me pain in long without causing pain.my thumb. Previous thumb surgery has left the lowest joint on my thumb extra large and it swells easily. This style lets me cut fabric all day
However, the blunt nose on these prevents me from cutting fabric without getting frustrated,
These aren't pointed on the end like most scissors. They have a flat blunt nose that's wide. When cutting fabric, they keep getting caught and
frustrating me. I have to keep pulling them out from under the fabric and starting over.
I won't send them back, They will be OK for other things, just not cutting fabric. I'll have to go back to search for something a little better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really bad carving chisels. Just wanted to say that these chisels are junk. I pity someone who develops an interest in wood carving and starts out with this set. They are very poorly ground and as far as I can tell they are made of poor quality metal. I am a seasoned wood carver that can never have too many chisels and gouges. I thought if they were ground poorly, I could regrind them to make tools for special applications. However, the metal is soft, so there is no good reason to do anything with them. Compared to well known carving tools (Swiss Made, old Buck Brothers, etc.) and these are far softer. I question if they are hardened at all. New wood carvers would be far better off with one decent quality chisel than a whole set of these.
Disclaimer: I bought these from a seller on eBay for almost nothing, so I should not complain too much. However, I am writing this review to prevent people from being discouraged with wood carving. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute, but. . . Right out of the box, I had to try this immediately, and was really surprised at how small the garlands are considering the size of the punch. Please be aware of the difference between the size of the unit:
Length: 6 1/4"
Width: 3 1/4"
Height: 2 7/8
The size of one garland is: Length: 1 7/8"
Width: 1 3/4" (2 1/8" with Link)
They're cute but they are quite small. I make a lot of garlands for holidays and parties and I always make them bigger than this because I like to decorate them. If you want to make garlands for cards, or garlands that are small and long (see another reviewer's lovely photos), then this is for you.
Cutting out garlands is a pretty simple thing to do, especially if you have a paper trimmer, rotary cutter or something similar. The way that these connect is adorable, but if you want your garlands to be apart from one another, you need to cut the top off and then they/re absolutely tiny.
This is a truly specialized punch; a "one trick pony" indeed. It's clever and cute but really not worth spending one's money on, in my opinion. Better to get a bypass paper trimmer or if you love stuff like this, a die cutting machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are so cool and I didn't know they existed. I am so pleased with these. The boyfriend bought me these because I had never heard of them, and we use a LOT of herbs on a day to day basis--we'll throw five bucks worth of basil on a 99 cent pizza and suddenly our sad little totino's is OOOH FANCY LOOK AT MR FANCY EATING HIS PIZZA. Seriousy, with the huge amounts of basil, oregano, green onions, cilantro, and pretty much every other herb you can think of that I grow, I spend several minutes with the regular scissors chopping things up before every meal, and these are so cool in that it's just a couple of snips and you're done. Keep the little funny plastic cleaner, though--it looks cheap and stupid, but IT IS NOT. It is useful for getting the herbs OUT of the scissors after, especially if you're lazy like me and load too many into them. --Tim's girlfriend (He doesn't really grow and prepare a lot herbs, not that there's anything wrong with a dude doing that.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light and Durable. Bought this because it was suggested in the MLP forums I read.
It has been very good for the uses I've put it through, some of which aren't on the label. It gives you plenty of time to work it into your desired shape. It has survived being dropped/pushed off the edge of a counter more than a few times. Once it's dried, I waited the 24 hours suggested then gave it a couple more, it can be dyed. Submersion in hot liquid dye for hours upon end did nothing to soften it (which was great). It also was lighter than I expected, even for an air-dry claylike substance. Do remember to provide proper support for thinner/bigger/more awkward applications. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thumbs Up. So far so good ! There are reviews where they are saying that their needles came broken but mine did not. I even tested them. Did the whole 360 bending. They came in gold wrapping and the shipping packaging was so wrapped up, LORD did it take a while for me to open. Haha. But that is a good thing.
The only reason I have 4 stars is because I haven't started my wig yet. Ill have to update my star rating once I truly start using the needle(s) over the weekend.
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Upgraded to 5 stars
These needles are great! Pretty sharp while I was making my wig. Only use one so far though. But thats a good thing. So Ill be having them for a long time. No complaints ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent High Quality Transfer Paper. Ive been shopping with vinyl oasis for years, but I was recently given the chance to try out this transfer paper at no cost in return for my honest review.
Ive been using the transfer paper that isn't as translucent and doesnt have a grid, which Ive been very happy with.
This transfer paper is, however, much better quality. You get half as much for the same price, but Im considering switching. At the time of my purchase, this was listed at 17.99 for 10ft x 12 (1440 inches) which only comes out to .012 cents per square inch. Thats only just over one cent per square inch, which really isn't a bad value at all.
I have a small scale vinyl decal business, so I use products like this frequently. The thing I liked most about this was the clear paper and the grid for application. That makes it much easier to see what you're doing when applying the decal. Its also nice for the customer to be able to clearly see the decal. This transfer tape also comes with backing, so if you want to cut it to shape and include it with a decal without applying it ,like in a craft show or shop type setting where you want the customer to see the full design, it is easy to do that.
It sticks well and easily lifts the vinyl off the backing, but is also easy to apply and remove. Basically, this does everything it should exactly as expected. I also love that the transfer paper comes with a plastic card squeegee to apply and smooth out the decal. It really comes in handy.
Overall this is really a great product. I love the quality and my just have to switch to this for my business and personal crafting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
quality control is not good, recommend paying more for a longer roll. I needed 20 feet total so i ordered 2 of these 10 foot rolls. After 6 days I received the two rolls of black matte 12"x10FT in a padded mailer. They were not in platic bags. One roll had two stickers on it and the other had one sticker. The roll with two stickers was only 8 feet long, not 10 feet, and I had to cut 4 inches off it due to the extra sticker not peeling from it cleanly. The other roll was 10 feet long, but there was damage to the exposed vinyl that wasted a 3 inch section. These rolls are not wound on a tube and the inner diameter of the roll is less than an inch (estimating, i did not measure). These rolls have likely been split off of a larger 50 foot roll to sell as smaller quantities. Next time i will pay more money for a 25 foot roll packaged for resale without blemish. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DONT BUY!!!! Plz read. Trust me just don't buy it. I know it's a good price but it's completely not worth it. I thought I would get lucky like some of these other ppl and get a good one that didn't smell horrible. First of all my didn't smell as bad as all these other ppl claim. It smelled bad but not enough to fill my whole house like other ppl said. It did fill my house with that horrible smell though when I melted it. When I made my pomade ( beeswax, Shea butter, cocoanut oil, sweet almond oil, and essential oils in my case vanilla) it left these beeswax seeds in it. The smell went away with my vanilla essential oil but the beeswax is horrible. It melted well but as someone else claimed when u try melting it in your hands there's some seeds that will not just melt. I tried heating it up with s hair blower and it still wouldn't melt out rages just do not buy it. It's a hassle to work with. U get all these yellow seed things in your hair | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
got the job done. I was desparate for a tool that would help me gouge away rotted composite decking from the screw heads on our deck! Our deck material had swelled and warped to the point that you could not see the screw heads that were holding the boards in place. I tried a mat knife but that was too dangerous; the blade threatened to snap each time. This tool NEVER gave up as I whacked away the warped decking around each screw head, positioning the punch at an good angle and hit it with a mallet. The gouge is still sharp, the whacking end still in great shape. It is an unorthodox use, to be sure - but a great tool. I hope I never have to use it again, but then again maybe I will take up leatherworking! Ha!
Thanks for letting me review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this pattern,,,,,,but NOT for beginnners,( or get help if you need it. Lovely lovely pattern! Since I just received it in the mail I have not fitted it yet, but am planning on making at least 6 of these dresses for my DGD's dolls ( 5) and of course,,,,,,one for mine too! Being a seamstress for a long time I do believe that the instructions are adequate, and just adequate, don't purchase this if you are a new seamstress, Instructions are there but w/ the understanding that you do know what you are doing, ( for instance layout, if using velvet etc laying it all out going ONE way, that sort of thing) These are unlike many US patterns where there is more clarity, but for those of us that sew , we are rewarded w/ a non generic looking gown, I have many many ideas and I KNOW the girls will like the fact that this line of patterns are very different, Plan on buying more ( and yes,, they are pricey) but how about an English Tudor dress that is fairly historically correct? Well,,,,,I love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well enough for what I need. The reviews calling it flimsy had me wondering, but I will need this rarely enough that I didn't want to invest in a higher quality mechanism. It does seem quite flimsy, but if handled with a little gentle care it does exactly what it's supposed to do quite nicely. The spoke tension to hold the yarn is adjustable and it's easy to set it way too tight for its own good. There are instructions down inside its plastic case, but I didn't find them until I was putting it away. Using a crank ball winder, I used my free hand at the bottom of the swift's spokes to regulate the speed and winding tension slightly, otherwise it freewheeled too much for my liking. The biggest hank I've put on it was 100g worsted and there was no problem. I have now wound about 800 grams of sport and worsted 100% wool with it now, and it has worked wonderfully so far. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Husband-approved. My husband needed a new wallet-and after nearly 10 years of using the same raggedy old one, I finally put my foot down and explained the importance of the RFID shield. Of course he kept procrastinating and putting off looking for a new one anyway, so when I came across this one and was able to buy it at a reduced price if I agreed to review it, I jumped at the chance.
It arrived yesterday and when he got home, I surprised him with it. Great news is, he actually likes it, or as he said this morning he 'loves it!'.
I'm really impressed with the quality of this wallet. I can't believe the low cost, because it seems much more expensive than it is on here. I really like how it comes in a nice box and that it is real leather. There's plenty of room for his ID, credit cards, etc and this new wallet means no more worrying about dumb criminals stealing our card information.
I'm really happy that I took a chance and bought this wallet, and I will be ordering another for my nephew as a graduation gift next month.
I highly recommend this wallet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love these designs and colors. I love Washi tapes and Allydrew puts together nice combinations of colors and designs that blend well with my mini album projects. Most in the set blend with the papers I use in the mini albums and the price is right. They are somewhat shear, but not so much that it is like clear tape. It covers just enough to blend 2 different papers together at a meeting point, or to use to add extra support to my pocket pages or to line the edges of the papers together. If you don't get it placed exactly right the first time you can lift it off the paper without damage to the designer paper or the tape and allow you to reposition the tape and it will stick.
I received this product at a discount for my honest review and based on the Amazon selling price I found this product to be a great value and would go here first for future purchases to match my mini album plan. This opportunity to shop a large variety of tapes and get a group of coordinating styles and colors for a good price as a pack is so much better than running to stores, shopping around and hoping you have a coupon to get the best possible price. This came to my door fast and is a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Oversized holes on the hole punch. The 13/32" holes on this hole punch are larger than the standard 9/32" holes used on almost every commercially available hole punch. If you're like my father and me, and organize your life into a series of three-ring notebooks, you'll find this little treasure invaluable. I bought two - one for home use, and one to bring to the office. And once I bring it to the office, I will hide it, chain it to my desk, or put invisible stain on its bottom so that I can catch the errant office miscreant thief and retrieve my property with the use of a forensic fluorescent light. Maybe I'll just put one in my bedroom and the other in the kitchen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A good investment. This is a great set of kids' scissors. They're rounded at the tip but are very sharp, so they cut well (but might be considered dangerous by some). The caddy is also nice, though the combination of name tag and caddy is a little odd. I would think you would want your name if each kid had their own pencil box or something - I can't imagine handing out scissors by name!
In any case, I think we all agree the name thing is kind of silly. Another strange feature is the ruler on the right side of the scissors (so if you're right handed you can't see the ruler). Otherwise, the caddy is sturdy, the scissors are very well made and we've been really happy with them so far.
They are a little expensive at $2 a pair, but we previously had a set of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Westcott-Kids-Scissors/dp/B002M7XQ2S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Westcott Kids' Scissors</a> where every pair literally split in two, and have now all been thrown away, so you get what you pay for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty designs, but it breaks - had to buy 3 to finish my project. I bought this punch (not from this seller) to use for my save the dates. It was to punch all four corners of about 80 pieces of cardstock. It was very, very difficult to use on card stock (which was not particularly thick). I had to press down really hard for each punch, and use it on the floor, not on a table, because of how hard I had to press.
Eventually, after about 80 punches (20 cards), it would become so difficult to use that my fiance would have to take over as I no longer had enough strength to push it. Then, the punch would eventually stop springing back, trapping the paper inside of it.
I went through 3 of these to finish my save the dates, and it was quite the task. I really liked the design, and when it worked, it looked lovely. There was nothing on the package to indicate that it should not be used on cardstock. I have to say, though, that I would only recommend it for thin paper or vellum. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Bulletin Board Paper for Teachers & Classrooms. I really liked the "Teal" color online, but the color that came seemed more green than the blue I had expected. I was really disappointed at first, because my classroom has a definite teal, purple, and lime-green color-scheme, and I was afraid that the teal was too green. However, once I got the paper up on the very long bulletin board in my classroom next to the other colors, it looked more like what I had expected and seen on-line. I guess it is just better appreciated from afar, than when looking at it close-up. Anyway, the paper is vibrant, fits the bulletin perfectly, and with a 50 ft. roll, I have plenty left to use elsewhere, or next year, or to share with co-workers. I LOVE Pacon Fadeless Art Paper!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor Quality, Rusts, and gets Dull Quickly (UPDATED. I'm a professional upholstery seamstress and use scissors to cut thick fabrics and zippers almost all day long. When I saw these on Amazon day for $20 I couldn't resist. I already had a pair of Carbon Steel scissors which I loved. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00944EWBQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but they also cost $67 for a 10" sheer, which to me was worth every penny and then some!
These cheaper sheers are a great deal for the money, but they don't cut through thick fabric quite as effortlessly as the more expensive version. The handle on these scissors are also not very comfortable and after a day worth of cutting your hands will hurt compared to the other scissors. So ultimately I'm not disappointed I got these scissors and they are a great price for the money, but if your a professional seamstress who uses scissors all day long I'd recommend getting the other carbon steel sheers which cost more.
UPDATE:
I've now had these scissors 5 months, and 2-3 months ago the scissors started rusting. They are now dull and need to be sharpened too. I keep these next to my sewing machine so they only get used minorly for last minute snips of fabrics. I purchased another more expensive brand of high carbon steel scissors 7 months ago which I use all day almost every day and they are in perfect condition. No rust. No need to be sharpened. I would not recommend these scissors. I'm glad I only paid $20 for these as they are a waste of money! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simple, affordable, gets the job done with paracord. I bought this lacing needle to use with paracord, and it works just fine.
Note that the hole in the back end of this needle is threaded. The hole is fairly small, but my paracord will fit into the hole. It definitely helps to trim the end of the paracord diagonally, and burn the ends, creating a tapered end on the paracord. Insert this tapered end into the hole of the needle, and "screw" it tightly into the needle.
I have not used this needle with a leather lace, but I should think it would work just fine. And probably better with the end of the leather cut diagonally to create a "sharp" end to insert into the back end of the lacing needle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Post a video showing you using it to cut square bottles. Ray said on February 23, 2015
Betty Whiton. I challenge you for the price of a Creator's Bottle Cutter that it can cut a square bottle. And a Triangle Bottle. Ray-Mfr. Creator's Bottle Cutter.
N. K. Whiton said on March 7, 2015 | Edit
Ray, are you the manufacturer of Creators Bottle Cutter? I don't understand your bet. Are you offering to send me a free bottle cutter to try out, or are you telling me that if I buy your bottle cutter and it doesn't work that you will refund my money? Since I already tried to use your cutter and found it to be unsatisfactory, I'm not interested, either way.
I gave up on your bottle cutter when it failed to cut round bottles. It never occurred to me to try more difficult shapes since it wouldn't to even the simplest.
Perhaps, you will create a YouTube video, send us the link and let us see for ourselves that it works, without having to go through this rigmarole.
Have you cut square and triangular bottles? Please explain how this is possible. If you draw a square with a circle inside you will see that the cutter has to travel a good distance to stay in contact with the bottle at all times. Sir, your apparatus does not allow enough "play" for the cutting wheel to do this. The problem is worse with a triangular bottle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Slightly disappointed. I waited a couple of days before writing my review so I could test it out. This is my first yarn winder so I didn't know what to expect. After getting the hang of it, I noticed that there are several things that I don't like about this.
PROS: quicker than rolling in a ball, stays in place while crocheting/knitting, stack able and more organizable, sifts through tangles and such before projects.
CONS: extremely loud- the guide thumps up against the table so you have to hold it down. You also have to kind of hold the yarn away from the yarn winder so it doesn't create tangles. The red handle, after a week of use, is already broken. The gears are also wearing down. It says up to 10 oz but I had difficulty rolling a 6.5oz skein even with holding the yarn to create slack and a tighter roll.
Overall, I think it's worth the buy just to have a more organized look to your craft station. I was able to stack my skeins and create more space to display more of my stash. However, I don't foresee this lasting through many uses which is disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
blah. I intended to use this to cut sections out of large finger paintings so I could use it as a mat in a collage frame. I planned to use the mat that came in the frame as a template/stencil and use the pen knife to cut out the holes for the pictures.
The knife does not give as clean of a cut as a normal razor blade cutter does. I think it's because the blade on this ceramic one is thicker than a razor blade. The tip is also more rounded and there isn't that sharp point/corner.
After trying to cut 2 of the picture openings in the the finger painting, I gave up because it was not giving me clean cuts and I noticed the edges of the paper was fuzzy instead of sharply cut. I didn't want to ruin the project, so I switched to a normal blade cutter.
The idea of this pen knife is great and the size and shape make it perfect for my project because it is so easy to control, but the blade itself is just not the right one to get the job done.
Slicing cardboard etc was fine, packaging tape on shipping boxes was fine as well, but if you're working on something of any importance and need nice clean cuts, you will want a different blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice color of pages. nice color of pages, but these did not work for my project, as the tags and borders need to be cut out by hand - just not worth the effort. Pages are pretty thin too, so these tags need to be cut out and glued down, and not left hanging somewhere.
I was thinking about returning this product, but since i didn't purchase directly through amazon but a seller that offered this product at lower price, i would have to pay a return shipping postage, and that is just not worth it. I can't see myself using this product, i might need to gift it to someone else. Very disappointed, so just be aware and read other people's reviews, please | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exceptional, Highest Quality, Lightweight, Comfortable, Very Sharp, Beautifully Cut all fabrics I tested. These are exceptional scissors. I only wish they had been available years ago when I first started sewing. They cut so smoothly, are very light weight, all the fabrics I have tested were cut easily and accurately without fabric slipping between the blades (fine micro polyester knits, silks, chiffon, synthetic lining fabric, you name it!) They are reasonably priced, have an adjustable screw rather than a rivet, very comfortable in my hand and they come with a hard plastic blade protector. Remember to clean the blades one at a time, by carefully wiping them with a soft, clean cotton/flannel cloth. Don't apply too much pressure when cleaning them, they are extremely sharp. Begin from the pivot point toward the tips of the blades. Wipe blades often (I didn't realize this was important until I read about it in a quilting book) because fibres/lint that remain on the blades and accumulate at the pivot point will dull the blades. Excellent Quality, Reasonable Price, Very Effective, Beautifully Made. I am very pleased with these scissors and highly recommend them (Gingher Brand scissors are of excellent quality and Gingher continues to produce products of very high standard. I hope they continue to do so for a long, long time!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Titanium Scissors - 5 Pack - 8" Blade. If you are always looking through drawers trying to find a pair of scissors, I think you have found your answer to this problem. We have several pairs of scissors in various drawers around the house, and my whole family is always looking for them. It's so nice that these Best Titanium Scissors - 5 Pack - 8" Blade come in a set of 5, so there are plenty to go around. These titanium scissors are very sturdy and sharp, and they will work on just about anything you need to cut up. My husband took a pair to the garage with him, and I have a pair stashed in my tack box to trim my horse's mane. This 5-pack of scissors would make a great gift for anyone you know who does scrapbooking or crafts. It's great that these scissors come in 5 different colors, so you will know exactly which pair belongs to you, if you so choose. Overall, it's a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are redeemed!!! awesome company/cust service (Defective handle cover, cracked through after a few uses :( original post. Update and Review:
**** This is amazing: I was contacted by the seller and asked if I would be satisfied with a new set of scissors and WOW - totally unexpected, they were prompt, courteous and friendly. My sister is very happy and has put the set to work. Thank you very much Clear Cuts.
Original review 3/5 stars
I bought this promising package and had only used the medium and small size until a week ago I pulled out the big one and after 2 uses the large handle begun to crack and it is now a through and through crack at the plastic thumb side. I am not sure what my options are being that it has been some time since I have bought this item but I just do not think the type of break in the handle cover is natural but rather a defect. Is there a chance I may get an exchange? well, I would have otherwise given a 5 star review. Thanks | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No go for stop sign - Go ahead for Christmas. The coloring of the item is way off! It is not nearly as bright as the picture portrays-it is much darker. Be aware of that before purchasing because they are also not eligible for free returns through Amazon. I was planning to use them as a "stop" and "go" sign but they are much darker than the red and green in a stop light or that one would associate with "stop" and "go". Other than the color the product is fine and shipping was great! It arrived two days earlier than expected which was wonderful! I just wish the color was as bright as the picture portrays it to be. I would recommend for the Christmas Holidays (yes, I am aware of what the description says but the picture is different!!) but not if you're planning to use it for a stop sign. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product and worth the cost. My wife purchased this product for her baby shower. She saw a lot of pictures online of people dressing up bottles and glasses with glitter so she decided to try it out. She figured a pound would be great to cover these stemless plastic cocktail glasses she found on Amazon, as well as any champagne bottles she got. She ended up covering a inch on the middle of each cocktail glass and the glitter bottle barely looked like any was missing any. This bottle is perfect for those looking for a ton of glitter and a reasonable price. It looks exactly how it is in the picture and it is very fine that some would not come out of the plastic my wife poured her glitter into.
My wife's project included the Tossware 9oz shatterproof cocktail glass (set of 12), Pacon Spectra Glitter in gold, and matte mod podge, all from Amazon!. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Making Color Sheets. Proper use of the color pellets will increase your satisfaction. Before any project is started, first address the color beads. Put a teaspoon of the main white plastic in the hot water with , for example, 10 red or whatever color you desire and knead the mixture and roll out like a pizza shell with the bottom of a wet drinking glass. Now you have a coffee saucer sized flat sheet of dark color which allows you to cut small strips of various sizes of color to mix into your future project to slowly increase intensity. Add cut strips to continue darkening a ball of white beads to whatever color intensity you desire. Overall, I'm saying to reform beads to flat dark color sheets for better color pallettes and color depth control. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Brilliant for what it is. So this is definitely a 5 star product. It is so easy to use that kids can be trusted with it. Choose a wheel or cog, place that on your paper or fabric or whatever the heck you stamp on, pick a stamp and stick that on the stamping block, then decide where on your item you want to stamp and just stick the stamping block down the spot that corresponds with where you're wanting to stamp, repeat around the cog or wheel for a circular or oval border. For a tight design you can place the stamping block down in each slot on the cog or wheel, for a looser design just skip every other slot. That's really all you need to know, it is that simple. Move the wheels/cogs slightly for unique effects. Add another stamp or color over your design. Really your imagination, ink colors, stamps -- well it's all up to you what you'll get out of this one. It does come with stamps, but you're not stuck with just those, any cling stamps that will fit within the block should work (if you do have troubles making some of your flatter clings work, there are tutorials online for making foam pads so that they'll stick up enough to work).
The only real cons with this weren't huge deals: The packaging is quite the disaster to open. Also, I found myself questioning if I'd need all of the pieces. You can buy a starter kit with just the round cog and then the wheels and oval cog separately. The cogs, while small still do require a fair amount of space on the paper. The wheels? Well you're going to need to be working with really large paper if you plan on doing a full border with decent sized stamps. I don't tend to do anything on paper larger than 9x12 paper and larger stamps just aren't going to work well on the wheels. Still that's not an issue with this product but with me and the sizes I use. As I said, this product is 5 stars. It won't be perfect for every border need but for what it is designed for / the sizes it is created for? There it is perfect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright neon fluorescent embossing powder - UV reactive - Glows in black light. If you are looking for a neon embossing powder, this is nice, but not your best choice (get the pink instead). The photo (at least on my screen) doesn't depict the shade completely accurately - the true color is slightly more purple and is more saturated than the photo. Fluorescent colors are really hard to photograph accurately. This shade does turn a bit silvery when heated. The fluorescent pink is a very similar color, but it a much more intense neon color. They make several fluorescent pink colors - I only tried the one labelled fluorescent pink. I like it better because I was looking for bright neon colors. I still like this shade though.
Yes, this is actually fluorescent. It is UV reactive. What does that mean ... it glows under a blacklight (UV light). Of the fluorescent colors offered by WOW!, I have personally used Pink (WR04R), Orange(WR05R), Yellow(WR03R), Green (WR02R), Blue(WR11R), and Magenta (WR09). The Pink, Yellow, and Orange are definitely the most UV reactive of the colors I've tried; however, this is typical of anything that glows in UV - the Blue and Magenta are simply a little more difficult to see. They also have a Glow in the Dark (WN01R) which appears clear in normal light but glows quite brightly in the dark.
How much do you get?? Yes, I know it says 15ml, but hey, most of us here in the USofA can't picture how much that actually is (myself included). The container is 1-5/8" high and 1-1/8" in diameter,
This is a high quality embossing powder that works well for papercrafting. It can also be melted and poured into a silicone mold. You can make it go further when molding by using it as a colorant and adding it to a less expensive embossing powder like the Melt-It powder, also from WOW! If you don't have a melt- art pot, simply use a tiny pie tin - mix about 1 part colored embossing powder to 2 parts Melt-It powder. Use a clothes pin as a handle to make it into a pot (or pick up the pan with a pair of pliers). Use your craft heat tool/embossing gun to melt the powder (a blowdrier won't get hot enough and will just blow the powder everywhere). When the powder is all melted, pour it into your silicone mold (don't use a clear plastic chocolate mold or a remeltable mold material as the melted embossing powder will be way too hot). When it's hardened, just pop it out and you'll have a nice bright embellishment for your papercrafting or even for jewelry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small and sticky, but worth buying... for scrap clay. This was an experiment buy, I wanted to see how big the bars were and what colors they send. The bars are really small, like 1/4 oz. maybe 0.5 oz. but still really small. The colors are nice not too many doubles, no translucent or gold or silver, but every other color seems to be included. It is very soft and easy to work with, a bit sticky. They come in a reusable zip lock bag, with is nice but the plastic covering on every bar is strange, it is not sealed, simply placed on the clay. I use the clay for scrap clay, because it is so small not really enough to work with!.... I would buy more though because sculpey clay can get expensive! ;) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product - great purchase. I bought this because my grandmother made a Santa & Mrs. Claus using bottles back in the 1960's. I inherited them a few years back because they were adorable. Sadly, my dog got a hold of them in 2013 and destroyed most of them but the head were salvageable. I decided to get new bottles, new paper mch and make them to honor my grandmother. She had used this weird rug like furry fabric for their hair and his beard and I decided to try this. NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! This stuff is awesome! My only issue and its a non-issue was that I could not find the ends, so I'm guessing it's just one really long piece of curly hair. I didn't need super long curls so I just started cutting. I used a hot glue gun and just glued individual strands to their heads and his chin. It turned out adorable. I was worried that I would permanently ruin them once I started but I'm so happy I took the chance on this stuff! See picture and ask questions, I'm here to ease your mind:) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not worth the money. These looms are of horrible quality. They are flimsy and the keeper slots on the pegs catch and snag the yarn constantly plus there are rough spots that do so as well, they bow in (and yes, I know how to tension!) and just feel cheap and flimsy. Certainly not worth the price they are asking. The Knifty Knitter looms are much more sturdy and of a much smoother plastic. Just better quality all around.
I have been loom knitting for years and bought this set to have extras for multiple projects at once. After trying a couple different yarns I sent it back. Loom knitting should be easy and fun - these looms make it aggravating and frustrating.
I also tried their round ones and all I can say is do not waste your money on Boye brand looms, get the Knifty Knitters - you will be much happier using them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality rubber cement. Like all rubber cements, its just rubber mixed with a volatile solvent. In this case, E6000 is SBR (styrene butadeine rubber) mixed with tetrachloroethylene. Nasty stuff, but then all rubber cements are dangerous to some extent. Be sure not to get it on your skin and when you do, rub it off and wash up with soap and water immediately.
I used this for a large project. So far, Ive glued wood, fabric, metal, plastic and glass together. I roughed up the surfaces with sandpaper or a file or just a utility knife before applying the glue. I used the glue liberally, smearing it on as much surface area as possible. The excess that oozes out is easily wiped away. For the wood, metal and glass, I dipped a corner of a small rag in acetone and used it to clean up.
I used a clamp to put pressure on the two objects being bonded. For flat objects l used a stack of books. I left it under pressure for 24 hours in a 55 F degree room and it bonded well. I let it cure for a few days before testing the actual strength of the bond, which is impressive. The heaviest item I used this with is 11 ounces and it is held by a 1 x 3 inch Velcro strip between wood and plastic. If you consider the amount of pulling force each time I yank the Velcro apart (at least a few dozen times now), its held up really well.
I bought the black version, which applies and dries pitch black. I have no experience with the clear and white one. I grabbed a few plastic butter knives from a certain large fast food chain and use that to apply the glue. If you do use something similar like Popsicle sticks, then twirl it around a bit like you might with spaghetti on a fork. The glue tends to string up a bit as it hits the air and gets pulled apart.
Generally, I prefer using a two part epoxy as they create stronger bonds, but this seems to work well enough for lighter weight items. That said, I did not use this on anything that flexes like clothing or on small items like rhinestones. I mostly glued LED light strips, battery packs, small solar panels, pieces of glass and tiles, cables and other things. If you're doing something similar, I recommend this as a viable alternative to an epoxy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A-Okay, keeps kids busy and creatively engaged. I had no issue with this Rainbow Loom. It was quite economical, which was fine with me considering that I knew Rainbow Loom was just a school-wide fad and would eventually disappear. Since I didn't want to spend a lot of money on a temporary fad, this did the job just fine. Within 6 months or less, kids moved on to playing with other things as I predicted, and I donated my child's Rainbow Loom kit. Do keep in mind that rubber bands of any sort will eventually start to wear thin, melt with the heat, or upon frequent contact with water, no matter which brand of Rainbow Loom you decide to invest on. I don't see the point to spending 2-3 times more money on a fancier kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and I cut a perfect mat from the sample boards that are included on . It arrived this morning, the instructions were precise and clear, and I cut a perfect mat from the sample boards that are included on my first try. The included book wasn't all that necessary for me, since I plan on making simple cuts and not inlays or ovals (which would require the purchase of a different cutter). I think the cutter can be purchased separately if you didn't think you would miss having the book. The mat knife was a little harder for me to get right, it took a few tries for me to realize that it requires a lot of pressure to make a cut all the way through with it. The bevel cutter is so easy to use, though, and I'm excited to cut my own mats and not have to wait the turnaround time with a professional framer. I'm glad I decided to buy this. I heard about it on the Oh Happy Day blog | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very soft, coordinating colors. These are very pretty papers in shades of lavender and off-white. They show as more *white* on my computer, but definitely not white. Every paper has a different, unique pattern and will make lovely cards, background pages or tags enhancements. There's a nice selection of florals and stripes and they all coordinate with each other, and colors are so muted, they're almost neutral. There is nothing too bright or over-the-top. Would look great with any botanical or Victorian themed project. Also be aware these papers are not bound in a pad, they are all loose in the package and will need to be stored in the packaging to protect them from being bent or dog-eared. Pleased with the purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thumbs up. 55 oz of gelwax doesn't go as far as you might think .... especially when you volunteer yourself to make homemade 8oz scented gelwax candles as party favors for an impromptu bridal shower... and have never made a single candle before LOL I've been wanting to make a candle for a while. I love crafting/diy projects.. and I had seen tutorials for it before. Thank goodness for prime!! I severely underestimated how much gelwax I would need for my project... and I didn't let a since of it go to waste!
I had 24 mason jars @ 8oz each. I also didn't know exactly how many I needed to make and didn't want to spend more than I had to. I was told "no more than 24, no less than 8"... BIG difference! So I ordered it here. The price was better here, than alternative sellers' pricing. It cost $21.. $23 with tax.. & shipping was free.
I went through a tub in less than 5 candles.. filling them up less and less as I went.
I found the guest-count ever changing and growing, and needed more.. for some reason prime shipping was no longer available here for some reason..that was a bummer because I needed the gel as fast as I could get it, with the shower being less than a week away. I ended up getting 2 smaller (25oz) containers from another seller... which sucked because individually the smaller ones cost only a few dollars less than this 55oz.tub. The 25oz came to $18 each (meaning $36 for 50oz. total) which is more per unit than 55oz for $23.. so I ordered another one here too because the price was so good.. hoping it would arrive in time, but having backups in case. Fyi, it arrived quickly with time to spare!
The gelwax is so easy to use. I'm a candle making fanatic now.. like Jan from the office lol (dinner party with Michael and Jan... hilarious episode.) You scoop it out, heat it in a pan until it is liquid, and pour it into your candle container.
I had an issue with bubbles. There were a LOT of bubbles. I tried pouring slowly, down the side.. no luck. In the end they looked nice though!
Tips I learned in this process:
After they were all poured and cooled I wanted to even them out, as some were more or less filled than others. I ended up cutting and "forking" out the excess from some, using the flat underside of a fork like a spatula.. and adding the extra to the lesser filled ones. I was trying to keep them as smooth as possible, and afterwards I put them in the oven to re-melt. This idea pleased me twice as much, when I realized the bubbles that had formed during the pour were dissolving. Again, this was my first time doing this, so it was basically trial and error. I started the oven on 200, but I was impatient and wanted more lol I went up to 210, then 220 which seemed to be my oven's sweet spot for bubble-ridding :)
As far as mixing color in.. this was a a messy experience lol I tried a few different methods, but found the easiest (and cleanest!) way for me to dye the gel, was this: put gel on a cutting board. Dip your knife blade into your color, and start chopping and slicing away. The color really "stick" yet.. but you will notice some of the gel seems to absorb the color a little bit. Put it on your pan on med/low temp and let it sit for a few minutes. All of the tutorials say to keep stirring, but I found the gel melted faster if I let it be. I kept a watchful eye, and would flip it into itself a few times, but not as much as I expected to. Also the gelwax cools almost instantly. As soon as it leaves the heat it starts to take shape. So have your jars ready when it's all ready! When it comes to scenting the candles.. I tried mixing essential oils in the pan, but the smell didn't last. I found it much better to add them after taking them out of the oven (and bubbles were disappearing). Just a few drops.
The favors were a hit, and I have a new fun hobby!
Ps... I had a big mess the first night. I knocked an entire candle over in the oven when taking them out... the gelwax poured all over the bottom of my oven, rendering it useless for food until it would be cleaned. This ended up being a great surprise too! My oven was overdue for a good cleaning anyway, but it was like 3am and I was not about to get my cleaning supplies out. The next day I went to clean my oven and was so happily surprised to find the gel not only lifted up with ease, but picked up every single last crumb that had fallen to the bottom of my oven. From now on any time I clean my oven I will first spill melted gel wax on the bottom LOL save my hands from getting arthritis from the scrubbing! So worth it haha | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard to Mount onto a Spray Can. If you can get it onto the can, it works pretty well. The problem is that getting it onto the can takes quite a bit of force, to the point where you think you're going to break the handle. I am a relatively strong guy and had trouble with mounting it onto a spray can (Rustoleum and Krylon paint cans). A weaker person will not likely be able to do it. In that case, go with the Rustoleum handle (which I also have); it is much easier to clamp onto the spray can.
For those who say this doesn't fit on the "larger" spray cans, it actually does. You're just not providing enough force (not your fault, it can be quite difficult for many people to mount this handle properly).
For what it's worth, I like the trigger on this 7091 (Can 1) handle better than the Rustoleum (this version is also cheaper). It may actually make for a tighter fit as well. But, mounting and un-mounting on to spray cans is difficult until you break the plastic handle in a bit (and it does feel to me that it is a matter of time before it breaks).
Excellent concept that can use a better mounting method tweak to achieve a 5-Star rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What I didn't need was bad quality paper that left black all over my fabric. <div id="video-block-R23O984F4VCQ99" 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/D1IJn5MYeiS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31fLh9LiuFS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I needed tracing paper so I can reuse my sewing patterns. What I didn't need was bad quality paper that left black all over my fabric. I was hesitant at first to purchase this brand since I wasn't familiar with it but WOW I am SO happy I ordered it!! In my video you can clearly see that the paper isn't powdery and doesn't leave a residue on my fingers. It worked very well with minimal pressure too! Other brands I had to go over the same line multiple times or go over it with a LOT of pressure. I can see this product being ideal for artists who wood burn or paint. It would be so helpful having the design already transferred on to the piece you are working on! These papers should last quite awhile! When mine run out, I will be using this brand again
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice system that comes with everything needed but documentation (see review. PROS: It was delivered on time and packaged very well, in fact it was the best packaging of any item I have ever received. The small amount of assembly required was very simple. The software installed flawlessly.
CONS:Three small problems:(1) The small PCB was attached to the frame with a double sided adhesive pad and came loose because the power adapter has to be inserted each time it is put to use. (2) There should be an ON/OFF switch for the laser/stepper motor control board (see item 1). (3) There should be a comprehensive manual for the software.
OPERATION: I have used it on stainless steel, laminated plastic (thin white overlay on black backing), paper of various thicknesses, ANODIZED aluminum and wood. Figuring which laser intensity, DPI and other settings was by trial and error. A bit of patience is required to establish the best settings and be sure to write the settings in a data book so results are repeatable for the various materials. The 10 watt laser is the strongest for the money as other units, though a bit larger, sell for upwards of $2000 US. I had planned to DIY a CNC laser engraver but couldn't buy new parts for less than the cost of this unit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
would pretty much cover the dimension of the sheet. I bought this product because it says that the contains some sheets with large print. The paper format and size is A4/ 8"x11", so I thought that the
9 pages with "large print" that they claimed, would pretty much cover the dimension of the sheet. In reality, the LARGEST print is NO BIGGER then 2 3/4" x 4", and the sheet contains 6 images of 2 3/4" x 4" size per page. The other pages contain three REDUCED images of the large print page all crammed in the sheet. Some images were so reduced that the edges of the subject are cropped. On top of all that, the quality of the paper can not handle varnish nor lacquer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I found I had to turn the handle around backwards to better view the blade. When I first tried using a rotary cutter, I had trouble getting accurate cuts. I found I had to turn the handle around backwards to better view the blade. That's when I got online and searched for a left handed rotary cutter. There were very few to choose from, but based on my experience with the quality of other Gingher products for lefties, I decided to spend a little more and go with this one. I am not disappointed in the cutter at ALL! It has a comfortable handle and works beautifully! My only disappointment was in the packaging. It comes in a nice (though a bit flimsy) box. Mine had torn tissue paper taped to the side of it and the metal box was a little bent. What it looked like to me was that it had been a gift, then returned, and sent to me with a piece of the tape and wrapping still attached. That was a bit tacky. Bottom line, I love the cutter! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
reviews of this where people complained that it was terrible because it gave them angled cuts. I've seen reviews of this where people complained that it was terrible because it gave them angled cuts. When I first got it out & started playing with it, on cheap paper I don't care about, I got angled cuts too, then I noticed I was kind of pulling left on the handle. It works much better & the cuts are straight if you kind of push but don't push to the right. I've just used finger tip type pressure to go right. I really like the locking guide, once I got it in the right position & locked it all my cuts were exactly 5-1/2" & precisely cutting all the papers in half instead of them all being slightly off like I get with most other trimmers if I don't top score them before cutting. One of the best things about this is that it's cheaper than 99% of the guillotine cutters out there, I can't see paying $300 for something I won't use every day. I got this at Michael's with a 50% off coupon so slightly less than $25. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Knitting Kit. Kit arrived in good condition and on the date as promised. I am entirely happy with the contents of the kit with one exception. The needle gauge is disapointedly plastic covered paper. It would have been nice if that were made of a more durable material. This one will never hold up under the long term use. I will be adding a better quality needle gauge to this kit.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Clover-Knit-Mate-Knitting-Accessories-Set/dp/B000WV1X8A/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Clover Knit Mate Knitting Accessories Set</a>
P.S. I don't know why they're putting "kitchen" on the item listed. But this is not a "kitchen" item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect size. Love this mold for making cold process . Perfect size. Love this mold for making cold process soap. I like that it is deeper than most, which gives you more options for a small or large bar. The detail is perfectly formed and lovely.
I've only just received it and used it once, so I don't know yet how it will hold up over time. My only concern in that regard is that the point at which the mold is the deepest (on the flower) the silicone is very thin. In fact at that point (only) it is thin enough to see through. That concerns me that it might not hold up over time if you were going to be using this a couple of hundred times.
I had no problem unmolding the soaps after one and a half days, although I usually put my soaps in the freezer for a couple hours before unmolding. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
which worked wonderfully. The colors mix into the bath bomb recipe . I was so excited about these - the first ones I used were the green and purple, which worked wonderfully. The colors mix into the bath bomb recipe really well, and they the powder on its own doesn't leave color on your hand when you rinse it - but I've since tried the black, blue, and red. I don't mind the fact that the red comes out more pink, when you mix it with white that happens - what I was alarmed by is that when I proceeded to use the bath bomb, it left a film in the water that stuck to my bathtub (which I now need to bleach and hope it comes off) and on my body, which I was able to scrub most of it off after, but it made for a much less pleasant experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Goat Soap Molds. The molds arrived promptly and in great condition. I was motivated to put them to use. I really think a 4 1/2 star rating is more fair, since one batch of my soap wasn't as good as the other. The first release went perfectly. Great Goats! Alas, the second batch had to be dug out and pressed together like mutant goats - although it should probably be mentioned that was the Goat-on-a-Rope soap batch. Including the rope in that detailed and slim of a mold might have been the reason - or at least it didn't help matters at all. I love the sleeping goat sculpted soap - I add goat's milk and beer and call it Tipsy Goat Soap. So far, my biggest critic - my son - likes it and I do too. If I could suggest to the company any changes, I would say silicone rather than plastic would work best. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Would prefer a thicker leather. It's OK, but needs better info in description. Pros: Product is in good condition. Shipping was prompt. Color is even throughout (i.e. not patchy or overly mottled). Consistent thickness (but not very thick). "Feel" is very nice (smooth, even, etc.)
Cons: The product description does not list the thickness of the hide. If I had known how thin it was going to be, I would not have ordered it. The only clue to that is the mention of "soft leather garments." I took a chance, mainly because I have a sheepskin shearling coat and thought it would be roughly the same thickness (minus the wool, obviously).
Recommendations:
- Do: Use this product in places where the leather itself does not need to provide any structure to what you're crafting. Gloves, a thin wallet, a bag or drawstring pouch, etc. With careful stitching, it would make a nice steering wheel cover. If you think of this as roughly the equivalent of felt cloth, you'll do fine.
- Don't: Use this product if you need thicker leather. Anything that needs structure (e.g. purse, knife sheath, belts, etc.) or is protective in nature (e.g. bracers, archer's wrist guard) should use another product. (NOTE: I do not believe that there is any such product on Amazon. Please post a comment about this review if you know of any.)
Other comments:
- Other reviewers have complained about small holes in edges. These (I believe) are from the stretching and tanning process. Our hide had two such holes, but they were easily trimmed away and didn't detract from the overall quality of the product in any way.
- We had intended to make a leather pouch for a renfaire costume. We did manage to create one, but it was too cloth-like to maintain its internal structure. We were able to brace it with some cardboard (I'll probably use some thin pine later), so it wasn't a total loss. There was enough leather left over to make a couple of drawstring pouches, which turned out nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well made and very handy tool! Add an eyelet up to .75" in from an edge. I Love this eyelet tool! Very easy to use. We did some wedding cake boxes for a friend - we used this to add eyelets to the boxes for a ribbon to go through. Anywhere you need an eyelet, this is one handy tool. There's a setting for the eyelet hole punch position, up to .75" in. Punch the hole, slip in the eyelet, and crimp.
A bag of eyelets is included. One eyelet is used per punch (unlike grommets that need two sections.) The photos I included show both sides of an inserted eyelet and the tool punching it.
I've added eyelets to laminated sheets, file folders and more. Free sample provided for honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful bracelet. Bought this to make my own corsage for my daughters prom. The pictures don't do it justice, it's very pretty! I used real flowers and glued them to the plastic piece. The only downfall was that the plastic piece doesn't have any way to be more securely attached to the bracelet. It's only held on by the ribbon. It made the corsage flop from side to side. If you're using fake flowers this probably wouldn't be a problem because they don't have the weight that real flowers do. It fit very well around my daughters wrist and wasn't too tight or too loose. The best thing is that you can remove the plastic piece and ribbon and then it's a beautiful bracelet! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It seems like it would be nice if it were only cheaper. I understand how this is so much easier than glueing on cut paper. It just is expensive for what it is.
Some of the packs have 3 sheets of 2 colors, but the pack I got was mostly different colors. While the colors do go together well, it was very easy to waste sheets I don't like or to need just a little more of a color. If I need two sheets of the green or brown in this pack, I have to buy two packs!!! It looks like some of these colors are avialiable in the packs with 3 sheets of two colors, but it seems way too easy to spend a lot of money to have the colors you want and then to have lots of sheets you don't want.
I looked through the reviews and noticed that all but two of the 177 reviews are vine reivews. Mine will be a vine review too. This means that Amazon provided the product for free to be reviewed. That's perfectly fine, but the product has been out for over a year and only has two non-vine reviews. That says to me that the product wasn't exactly a hit. That makes me wonder if will actually stick around (pun intended).
I mean if it was 50 cents a sheet--or even 75 cents a sheet I think it would be a big hit. Then they should just sell it in 4 packs of single colors (with color combination suggestions on the back). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Impressed. I was impressed with this little tool. I always cut a piece of paper, so I can see how it cuts, so I can get the excess oil off of the tool, so I don't ruin good paper, and lastly so I make a sample of the pattern to place in an example book to reference later. I did put this tool together wrong, but found a happy "problem". I'm guessing most have already discovered this, but if you put the cartridge holder (the plastic piece that goes on the base to determine the size of the circle) in backwards, you can cut your circle to use it as a border. Instead of cutting the circle out of your paper with the design on the outside, you can cut the circle out, so the design is on the inside of the paper.
The tool seems very sturdy, I am not one to follow directions, and I just dive into putting items together. I put this together wrong, Instead of sliding the plastic size determining piece into the bottom of the base, I kind of shoved it in the teeth area. I was afraid, once I realized my mistake, that I might break the tool trying to fix my problem, but the plastic piece came out without anything breaking. Don't let this scare you into thinking it is hard to use, it really is very easy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crafters will love this. This has quickly become my new favorite dimension product! I've used other similar products such as Sakura's crystal lacquer, but Mod Podge has out preformed them in my opinion. This dimensional product can be used on jewelry, paper crafts, as an adhesive, and for creating your own embellishments such as beads and drops.
The best thing is the design of the bottle, the cap is perfect not allowing the tip to clog or the product to dry out. This stuff also flows easily from the bottle, you won't have to work at squeezing it out which is a plus in my book since I have "crafters hands" that get sore from the constant pressure I'm putting on them.
The product goes on with a white haze, but when it dries it dries clear and very shiny. It is ideal for replacing resins in my jewelry, but I've also used it to embellish paper crafts. I love the effect it has when I sprinkle glitter over it before it dries.
You'll have to give thick coats a good 24 hours to dry before handling. And of course, you cannot let anything come in contact with it until completely dry or it will ruin the finish.
This product is a fantastic tool for crafters, I'm using it more and more with my craft business, always coming up with new uses for it as I'm a paper crafter (not scrapbooker). Enjoy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Satisfaction will depend on how you use yours. This product is wonderful for punching multiple sheets at a time. It is not great for one or two sheets at a time. The guide centers the holes, and does not lock into place (at least I couldn't find a way to make it do that). It works good for stacks of paper because they are rigid enough to not collapse when you position the guides. One or two pages only will bend when you try to position the guides, though. I have two hole punchers on my desk, my old one, which does not punch more than 5 sheets, and this one which only punches 5 or more. Also, the guides will only center the holes, so if you want holes off center, this is not for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Deal Ever for Washi Tape. I received these in the mail today and I could not be happier. They are fantastic for the price. I use Washi tape daily in my planner and doing crafts. My daughter also uses it as well. We use up a lot of Washi tape constantly. You get 8 rolls that are either thicker or the same thickness as the ones I've bought from the store for $3.99 each!! The quality of the tape is just as good as the others I own as well. I did a test run of each on paper -- and they are a good mix of transparency. I also tested a pen and permanent marker and both worked well with no smearing. Also the patterns are cute without being overly done, so they'll complement many projects I fell. I am very pleased with these and will definitely look to buy more in the future from this company.
I did receive this product at a discounted rate in return for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not buy wood from Midwest Products. Bought this for 4th grade bridge building project, along with two other balsa material packs, one from Midwest and one from Revell. This "Economy Bag" was nothing like the picture when it showed up. On the packaging it states "random sizes or shapes". I received 3/4 of the wood as blocks that were 1.25 inch thick or more. And every single piece was the same length, about 5 inches. Nothing like the picture which shows long strips at 10 to 12 inches.
The second pack from Midwest was a pricier option of 1/4" strips. The wood had knots and grey "skin" wood. The pieces were not uniformly 1/4" (maximum permitted with for the project) and will have to all be measured with a caliper and painstakingly planed down. Corners were nicked and chipped, reducing further the amount of usable wood.
The revell pack came with uniform 1/4" boards all at 36" without any burs or knots, which is what you expect for this type of premium hobby wood. I recommend steering clear of Midwest brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this stuff. I love this stuff! This is the best deal I can find and I go through at least one of these a month with my ceramics. You won't find a better deal on gold luster than this, and if you figure out how to use it right, it is gorgeous and amazing. I fire it to 1300 degrees Fahrenheit and it seems to be the perfect temperature. Also, right when you open the bottle, don't thin it out, but if it dries out a little over time, lavender essential oil works great as a thinner. Also, I clean my brushes with lavender essential oil and it does the job just as well as solvent chemicals would and it smells a lot better.
This stuff gives me the Midas touch! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Quality - but yellow paper. The description says "quality white paper", but unless they have changed it, it is actually quality yellow paper (a very pale yellow, but still yellow).
I have several Moleskines of pocket and large size that I use in various capacities. They are extremely portable and durable, and though I have tried others, I've gone back to Moleskine.
This sketchbook is of the same excellent quality and durability, with very thick and smooth sheets, and a hard front and back cover that allow you to use any side of the sheet in any postion with nothing more than a pencil and the Moleskine. I use them for pencil drawings so I have no bleeding issues as some of the watercolor people have mentioned, however, the pale yellow pages limit what you can achieve is some instances. There are certain projects that need white paper, period, but you're out of luck here. It is called a "Sketchbook" and I don't think you can use it for much beyond that, but for that purpose it is outstanding.
Do some research. If I'm mistaken and this is indeed a white paper version, I would not hesitate to give it 5 stars, but I've never seen the Sketchbook in white paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great When Used Properly. I have been using this bottle (bought from another store) for a few months now. Compared to other options (e.g., using toothpicks to apply small amounts of glue, working with bigger bottles of glue to get small amounts on quilled pieces) it works soooo much better! The bottle is plyable and easy to squeeze and the glue always comes out nicely. When in use, I keep the bottle uncapped and flipped upside down in a small cup with a damp (but not wet) sponge at the bottom of the cup so the needle tip rests on the damp sponge between applications. When I do this, the tip never gets plugged, which quite frankly amazes me because it can sit like that for hours and still never plug up - plus the glue comes out super easy. One thing I don't like is that the thin plastic string that attaches the bottle to the cap broke after a month. Mine was made out of hard plastic that is quick to break off. Still I don't miss it and I haven't lost the little cap. I use this little cap when I store my glue bottle away. Here's a tip - store the glue bottle on its side or upside down to reduce/eliminate plug ups. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's like Edward Scissorhands thought up the design of this case. Be warned. Xacto really needs to examine this product and their heads. I have had to tape the plastic insert that holds all the extra blades into the box since at first it simply fell out dropping blades everywhere. Fun, right? When I taped it in I also put a rubber band around it thinking it might help the blades stay in the plastic mold since they do not fit in there snugly however this really doesn't help a whole lot as you can see in the picture they tend to simply fall all over the place. I love the handles and blades but the box is absolute garbage. You might as well put everything that comes in this kit in a plastic bag and shake it around. That is pretty much what you'll find once you unpack this little ditty.
Epic fail on keeping extremely sharp blades from being strewn about very close to your fingers when opening and closing this thing.
The only reason this gets any stars at all is because of the handles and blades alone.
Don't say I didn't warn you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Never thought I would say a "Toilet Nightlight is Awesome. I actually purchased this Toilet Nightlight to use only on the weekends when my grandchildren sleep over but upon receiving this and testing it out I haven't taken it off the toilet!! I can't believe that I could think that a toilet nightlight is awesome but I do...lol...and the grandkids love it!!! It's simple, just bend the arm down to hang on the rim of your toilet bowl, I personally put it on the toilet bowl rim and then bent it down so it fits nice and snug with no movement, it takes three triple A batteries and it works as the directions say it will! Comes with simple instructions, it only works in the dark and is sensitive to movement, it stays on for 2 minutes, you can let the eight colors rotate or if you prefer a certain color just press the button in when the color you want is visible. To clean it wipe it off with a wet/damp cloth or a cleaner, just don't immerse it in water! It was always hard for me to go back to sleep if I woke up to go to the bathroom at night when I would have to turn on the bright light so this is working much better for me, not to mention the pretty colors! This Toilet Nightlight gives your bathroom alittle more classy look and believe me when friends and family come over it's a great conversation piece!
Disclosure - I received a discount on this Toilet Nightlight for an honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty good steel - edges need LOTS of work. For a first set of wood carving chisels and at a pretty good price, I can recommend this set IF you know how to sharpen straight and curved carving edges.
That's why you can get the set for such a low price.
The chisels have nice palm handles that help you to control the edges, and they hold an edge for a long time.
I use seven different grades of 3M wetordry paper (220, 320, 400, 600, 800, and 1500) and a marble tile I got at a big hardware store to hone the edges on these chisels.
I'm getting a WAVE-E diamond hone to keep the curved edges sharper and crisper than I can make them.
They're good chisels, just plan on a long first honing before you can use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Have a Leather Wax on Hand before You Begin. I had a challenge with an old leather couch, kind of a terra cotta color. There was not NEARLY enough product sent to do the repair but they HAPPILY sent more yellow that I needed, as is mentioned in the literature accompanying the product. However, I had mixed the color to match, not knowing how much I would need, and in the middle of the project had to wait for more to be shipped. Hard to match colors again! And a novice doesn't know how much they need to mix starting out. NOTE: the best way to apply it over a large area is with disposable gloves on, you knead it onto the whole surface very thinly. It will likely look patchy if you don't, and applying it with the side of a Popsicle stick and then "sanding" down the edges is a waste of time. Just use your hands and rub it on. ALSO NOTE: The instructions say you have to finish the job with a leather wax, surprise! And they don't tell you what kind. Otherwise, the repair will be dull and tacky and the rest will be smooth and glossy. The one I got was oily and took time and rubbing to get in usable. The main drawback is that this repair does not WEAR like leather. It looks great but scratches easily. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and the Piranha fit the bill nicely. Sturdy construction. Wow, did a lot of Vine Reviewers choose these scissors to review! There must be some sort of scissors drought going on. Oh no! My scissors died! What will I do? Rip things? But then wed have all those uneven edges! Uneven edges? Cant have that. Scissors, I need new scissors!
That said, there isn't a whole lot I can add to what others have already said. I needed a new pair of scissors for my desk drawer, and the Piranha fit the bill nicely. Sturdy construction, comfortable handles, and to top it off: It cuts!
I agree that the ruler, while a nice idea, would probably only be useful if you are cutting something that is oriented vertically. Still, it is a nice thought and might be of use for some applications. Not sure how the price compares to other models. Listing at $20, it seems a little pricey to me. Pays to check around!
Solid scissors that are in high demand among Vine reviewers. So get some while you can! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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