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Hard to Locate Item, Found. Perfecting the Plaid Gallery Glass liquid leading technique is not impossible, but for anyone who doesn't have a surplus of free time, it's incredibly challenging. This is where their Redi-Lead comes in and saves the day. Especially the Value Pack, which answers the needs of those of us who are working on larger pieces. This is the most cost effective pack of Redi-Lead too, so I'm somewhat surprised that it's not always available in craft stores.
If you're feeling unsure about trying this stuff, don't be. It's super easy to use and if you don't get it laid out exactly as you want it the first time, no problem. Just peel it up and replace it where you want it. Don't worry about it losing it's stick factor either if you have to reposition the line you're working on. On my current project, there was one piece I had to redo 4 times before getting it exactly how I wanted it, and that stuff was sticking securely each time. Another plus: it's flexible enough to form perfect circles, but dense enough to lay a straight line without any trouble.
IMPORTANT: For a more authentic, more finished appearance to your faux stained glass project, I strongly suggest that you purchase their liquid lead product to dab the Redi-Lead seams with. it really does make a difference. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent fabric glue. I was hesitant to order this because it doesn't specifically say "fabric glue" on the packaging, which is what I wanted it for. However, the positive reviews convinced me. It works great!
I used this to attach a very heavy, beaded trim to a simple cotton valence. The trim is too thick to go through my sewing machine and I didn't want to have to sew it on by hand. I applied this glue along the edge, affixed the trim on top, and then I ironed over it. I let it sit overnight to fully set (just in case) and it is holding strong! Since then, I've applied trim to some doilies as well. The glue is completely invisible.
My only minor caveat it that it's not great for applying to a flannel type fabric; perhaps because the flannel is too absorbent. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't waste your money. I purchased 2 of these boxes thinking they would be cheaper and a better deal than going to Michael's or another craft store. As it turns out, I paid $5.49 for the boxes that they sell for $1.00 at Michael's. One of the screws around the front latch is completely stripped and angled making it appear that whoever made this took a whole 4 seconds to put it together. Not only that, but in the picture it appears that the box has a rounded top with very defined cut outs... this is not the case at all. It's just a regular box with uneven "barely there" cutouts. Don't waste your money on these like I did. It is definitely not worth it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dollar store punch woked better. I recently received these and I never thought I would hate something so much as I do this hole punch. Shipped very fast and the packaging was easy to open. They looked promising until I went to punch a hole in 2 sheets of standard paper. Nothing. Nadda. No matter how hard I squeezed they just wouldnt punch. Come to find out the top doesnt line up with the bottom. The purple rubber grips kept sliding off with minimal use. I managed to get some holes punched. ONE SHEET AT A TIME. Then by the time I was done my hand hurt like hell and the paper punch receptacle opened up and little paper dots went everywhere. Thanks alot crappy punch. I had to vacuum my living room twice just to get up all the dots. DO NOT BUY! DONT EVEN WASTE YOU MONEY! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mostly great, but doesn't seem nearly strong enough for the reason I bought it. Overall, this is a really strong adhesive tape. It's held my busted laptop bezel together perfectly for the last week or so when even liquid cement couldn't hold that thing down. It doesn't budge to my notice, so the grip it has is pretty good.
However, it doesn't seem strong enough to keep my stubborn Sony Xperia Z3's back glass on and that was the entire reason I bought this stuff. It's certainly stronger than the other adhesives I had tried on my phone so I'll give it major props for that, but a week and a half in and that damned glass is coming up again. I can't imagine it lasting more than a few more days before it's popping off entirely.
I'm wondering if using heat to melt the tape some would help, as can be the case in other adhesives, so I may attempt a re-application with that method.
It gets three stars for being so great with my laptop and for holding one half of my phone's back screen on, but docked two for how quickly it started lifting on the other side again. I wish Amazon allowed for half star measures, because I'd really prefer to give this a 3.5/5. It's definitely better than "just okay" but not quite "great" either. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tiny tiny piece of junk. Tiny hands only. Im thinking its made for children. Not adults. The eye for the string comes loose every few minutes. Bring tools. It has already flew apart during use. Very loud to use as they refuse to put the correct smmount of ball bearings in it. This reel is an expert tangler of your string. If the string wound supertight when you are really in your kite you will be playing with the string uncoiling and wrapping itself around the real handle and Eye. Then you will have to take down your kite and spend a few hours untangling it. It happens so often we just a few hundred feet of string on the kite real. I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for. And if you pay to buy this you will have nothing but stress added to your kite flying experience. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
For Lefties and Righties. These are designed so that you know which handle goes on the bottom and which goes on the top; there's a distinct size difference. How many times has your child picked up a pair of scissors upside down? No problem with this pair. While we don't have any "lefties" in our household, it's great to have a pair of scissors that accommodates both, because who would remember which are the left-handed scissors when they get placed in the kitchen drawer? I like the rounded tips--there's no concern about anyone hurting him or herself. And they cut well, too. I wouldn't use them to do intricate cutting for an origami project, but they do the job and are a good pair of small scissors that anyone from age 4 on up can handle easily. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect for soap making. I make my own soaps and lotion bars at home and I always need small molds to create samples or to product small batches for at home use or fun little gift ideas. This set comes with 12 different molds each are individualI kind of wish they were all connected so that I could easily just pour it all in but its okay that they're individualized.
They have 3 different molds, two of them say 100% handmade one is a circle shape and one is a square shape. These are my FAVEORITE! So cute. The last mold is an oval one that says soap also very cute. I love that theres a variety of shapes to so I can play around with it. Each one holds about 2.4oz of product. They are heat resistant to up to 446 degrees F which is prefect for my soap making.
You can see in my pictures how cute the soap turned out I think this is a great product for a DIYer they are very easy to clean since they're silicone. You can clearly see the wording and design!
I did purchase this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic paint! Definite necessity for paint kits. <div id="video-block-RX34H10MFGIDJ" 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/91b486zL%2BBS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91Dbi9tb3QS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This paint is fantastic. I LOVE diamond FX, the quality is fantastic, the product is so good! It goes on easily by itself or layered on top of other paints. This FX White is a necessity for paint kits. Ive been a painter and entertainer for 3 years now and once I got this paint, I couldn't go back to cheaper brands like snazaroo. Its great. Ill definitely be buying more and in more colors! In the photo of the product one size is unused and one side is used, I did that. It didn't arrive that way! I forgot to take a pic before I used it, I was too excited!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I bought these new as a replacement for the Finnish ones but they were very quickly in a much worse state than the pair I was re. I have some very similar scissors that I bought years ago in Europe and they are marked in the metal (like a knife would be) as Fiskars, Made in Finland. I bought these new as a replacement for the Finnish ones but they were very quickly in a much worse state than the pair I was replacing. They are of poorer quality and not manufactured to the same standard as the original. For example they slip rather than cut on some thicker craft projects where the originals do not. I actually wonder if these are some kind of knock-off or counterfeit. They are only marked as Fiskars in the plastic rather than on the metal. I would not buy these again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great glue at a good price. I needed this to fix the binding of a journal. I looked through different types of glues for hours trying to figure out what to buy, when I came across this glue I decided to give it a go based on the other reviews, and I'm glad I did. This glue worked perfectly and was easy to brush on. It's held up perfectly and caused no discoloration at all. It's a little thinner than I would have liked but it doesn't change anything except for application. All around this is a great glue and I would buy it again.
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I've used this glue on a number of other projects outside of the original purchase reason, and it's worked beautifully on all of them. It holds up well, the binding for the journal I had to use it for in the beginning is still in good condition and it's held up well in all my other projects as well. Fantastic. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and I loved them. Wanting to make Christmas postcards from my . I had a few PostPix postcard backs left from years ago, and I loved them. Wanting to make Christmas postcards from my photos, I ordered three packs, and now I find I cannot use them. Yes, the cardstock is heavy - so heavy that it will not pass through my printer; they jam every time. (HP Photosmart) The old ones were lighter weight *but* when added to photo paper, they were acceptable. Since I want to print a message on my postcards, these are useless. If you don't want to print onto them, then they're fine. I'll be glad to send 3 packs (one pack missing the one test card) to whomever could use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent Foils, but not for Professional Works. I love the color and the deal of getting so many sheets of foil in one package (and not having to buy multiple rolls of foil). However, if you're looking to use this with a laminator, I'd suggest laminating a design that isn't very intricate. This foil tends to be a bit stiff and small details tend not to show up as defined when you lift the foil off. Also, I noticed that there may be some foil flaking off if the foiled piece is handled a lot. I made some personal cards and foiled them all in Deco Gold and Deco Rose Gold, and for some reason, both colors now flake onto my hands when I handle the cards. However, they are decent foil and somewhat inexpensive for the amount of fun you have foiling art pieces with many different colors. I'd still buy these if I'm working on low-stress, for-fun projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Now I Can Make Lotion Bars For MY Needs To Fit My LUSH Tins. These molds allow me to make lotion bars which fit into Lush tins, which I am THRILLED with. I didn't want to have my tins go to waste, and these molds made it so that I can have better lotion bars using essential oils to better address my needs. I have been making bars for fibromyalgia and so far have been receiving requests from others who are very interested to try some as well.
They are easy to use, and press out once set too. Fit is a bit tight, but with patience the bars come out really nicely without a lot of dings and dents. They are not affected by very hot liquid like some molds are either.
Five stars from me- they met my expectations very well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Like nothing else. An amazing gift for a traveler, artist or anyone who appreciates something so unique. This is such an incredible gift idea. It's simple and yet so unique. This would be an outstanding gift for someone who travels or sketches. A great gift for someone who loves the unusual, or items that aren't mass produced. There are companies out there than make products that are meant to look like these rugged journals, but this is the real deal.
Made from Lokta bushes which grow in the Himalayas, the paper is all hand crafted, and you can tell from the appearance. It has a soft, hand pressed texture to it. Not something made in a factory. The cover is done in Water Buffalo hide, and is wrapped around the paper, like a protective blanket. And finally a thin strap is also attached to the cover, and wraps around the cover several times, keeping everything tightly closed.
The cover, the paper and the strap to keep it all together are all soft and yet rugged and earthy. The journal reminds me of something Sir Francis Drake might have used to write about his traveling adventures and exploits. This is not something you'll find being sold in just any store. Everyone that seen my journal asks about it, asks where I got and can't help but rub the soft cover and flip through the pages.
I have this in the size large and I'd say this is a good size for most uses. If you're just keeping small notes or lists, or need something that would tuck into pockets of coats and such, the smaller sizes would work well for this. But the large is the perfect size for writing a bit more, adding photos or doing sketches in. The large is even a perfect travel size. It's not huge by any means. Larger than a typical paperback book, but smaller than regular sheets of paper. Fits right into front pockets on a backpack, luggage and such.
Absolutely beautiful!
Sample provided for review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another winner. I happened to come across Susan Winget's papers and die cuts while browsing for scrapbook paper and I fell in love instantly. Some of the paper patterns that I saw online looked very "busy" and looked as though they had already been decorated. What is the fun of that? This collection is pure patterns and colors that mix and match and that can be decorated as I like: framed, cut and pasted, die cut, snipped and added, etc. I personally love the sunflowers, daisies, roses, etc. I also got another Susan Winget paper collection that matches these! Plus a package chock full of die cuts with birds, butterflies, flowers, bees and ladybugs that were also made to go with both packages. I can't wait to start making things with these papers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile, Flexible, Sturdy and Easy to Use BUT Think Small. While I was not impressed with the price at first (you don't get very much - 8 tiny packets for $18), I was very impressed with the product. It feels and works very much like clay to repair/cover/replace various components of whatever. After letting it "cure" overnight, it's absolutely solid. Sugru is oven proof, freezer proof, water proof you name it which makes it very versatile to use. The small amount you receive in each packet is certainly not enough to go crazy on big jobs. Think small ... very small! For instance, our cables to the various chargers were getting pretty frayed from repeated use. Sugru wrapped easily around the cord and became a part of it. Granted, it's not pretty unless you are artistically gifted, but then again who cares if your wires are pretty, right? Other than a limited amount in each packet, the only other downside is not having enough small things to repair. It's not like you can store it very well. The remainder in the packet we opened hardened up on us before we could use it again. Would it have been cheaper to just buy new cords/chargers instead of repairing the ones we did? Possibly, but then we did repair a $100 pair of headphones ... which, alone, made it worth the $18 price tag. We also wouldn't have had the fun of playing with sugru if we didn't purchase it. It really is a novelty and works well. I would like to see the price come down just a wee bit to make it worth using more. Or maybe add more packets? One big bonus - it comes in different colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The ornaments are nicely made, however the markers tended to "bleed" and . The ornaments are nicely made, however the markers tended to "bleed" and only with very careful application could they be applied without smearing. The little pom poms included were too few! I found some in my craft stash to make up for the shortfall. My grand kids enjoyed making them though-they are not nearly as picky as I am. I carefully painted over them with Modge Podge after they were done-the markers are not really waterproof, so I varnished each color and then after that dried, coated the entire surface. They make nice "teacher" gifts. The kids were happy to personalize them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Set of Fids. I have fairly recently started weaving my own paracord bracelets. I originally just wanted to know how the various knots and weaves were done, but I discovered that something about it was stress relieving - call it a guy's form of cross stitch! So once I discovered all of the different styles of weaves, I knew that I was going to have to attempt making my own versions of many of them. That being the case, I was going to need a fid or two in order to make all of the designs that I had in mind. If one is good, then two is better, so I picked up this 2 pack of 3 1/2" Aluminum 550 Paracord Fid Needles by FeeJoo.
I have no complaints about these and they do exactly what they are intended to do. When slipping the fid onto your paracord, it does help to cut the end at an angle and singe it to prevent any fraying and ensure that it gets far enough into the needle.
I purchased the 3 1/2" Aluminum 550 Paracord Fid Needles by FeeJoo at a discounted price in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. I take reviewing products seriously, as I always read other reviews before purchasing any product myself. I rely on honest reviews heavily when making purchases on Amazon. I would also like to note that I only choose to receive products at a discounted price in exchange for my unbiased review if they are products I was already interested in and thinking of purchasing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love all "The Gift Wrap Company" rolls of wrapping paper. I am VERY picky when it comes to wrapping paper. I can't stand when paper is somewhat see through or tears really easily. I have ordered a wide variety of rolls of wrapping paper by the "The Gift Wrap Company" & am happy w/ my purchases. It is somewhat pricey, but it is quality paper & they have so many themes & I do appreciate it being delivered to my front door :-) I see there is a review that rated the actual product low b/c of how it shipped...while it is packaged well this is important b/c if it is not packaged well then the rolls of wrapping paper will get bent or have creases. I am conscious of the environment, but I don't feel how mine were shipped were wrong nor should the actual product get it's rating downed b/c of how it is shipped. If they would have packaged them differently then my paper would have been dented/etc. I appreciate they packed it effectively.
If you are looking for a wide variety of themed rolls of wrapping paper that are high quality I highly recommend any by "The Gift Wrap Company". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ugly package but gorgeous scissors. I originally purchased these from target and they immediately became my favourite pair, even if i just felt magical with them in my hands. unfortunately they were stolen from me, so here i am, purchasing them from amazon! the shipping package was fine, the original packaging left much to be desired as it looked like it was opened and then just wrapped in tape to attempt close it again. BUT i did not buy this for wonderful packaging. the scissors themselves were like new with only a few minor scuffs on them, something that is bound to happen eventually but they are much MUCH newer than my old pair. They are still very sharp and make a lovely sound while clipping! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cover detail nice..., but :-( on binding strap. I have purchased several leather journals that I've been happy with, but a little bit disappointed in the binding strap of this one. I Supposed that I expected it to be a leather strap, but it was more like a thin, soft, brown string. I believe after some use it will wear and break off in a short period of time. I purchased this as a special gift/prize for one of my teen students and I will likely replace the binding strap with something stronger before I gift wrap it.
I'm sure she'll love that it's an embossed leather journal with the lovely oak tree detail in the cover and it's genuine uniqueness. Otherwise for the price, it's not bad. I wouldn't buy this for my own personal use that frequently journals in a BOS, since it is listed as Generic, and we prefer the natural handmade paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of fixable problems. This hole punch is heavy weight, except for the small and thin, stamped metal spring that is supposed to hold the paper-position slide bar in place. As soon as I tried adjusting the chrome plated bar to my 'trial' paper width, the tiny spring fell out. But being very mechanically inclined, I hand-bent the spring so that its crimped portion will key into grooves stamped on the bottom of the bar. After figuring out how to assemble the spring, and using an ice pick to hold it in place while inserting the slide bar, such indexed correctly. It was then that I realized the angle of the slide bar is like 95 degrees, when it should be perfectly square and 90 degrees. The "spring open" of the bend will cause a stack of paper to have the holes in a slightly different position on each sheet. But, again, using my mechanical abilities, I took out the slide bar and by clamping it in a vice, I hammered the bend to be perfectly flat and 90 degrees. Again, I needed to use the ice pick to get everything reassembled. Since numbers of users had commented on the removable plastic bottom, I tried to get that to come off, and it fit very tight. There is a short 'bead' stamped into the front and back of the heavy metal base. The plastic is so stiff that I had to use the point of a knife blade to get the plastic base to come off. I consider that to be a dangerous step, and such will also likely scratch the black painted finish. While making these fixes, I noticed that the plastic was slippery on my wooden desk top, so I put on four, small circular cork disks on the bottom corners, which reduced the slide. Now, while punching three holes in about twenty sheets of 27 lb paper, the metal top lever plate "travels" past the horizontal position and pinched my fingers. This should NOT be happening, because the turned-down edge of the sheet metal is sharp enough to cut someone severely. There should be a warning saying not to put your fingers on the paper stack while pushing down that plate. After at least an hour of fixes and trial and error, the hole punch should be functional, if used... carefully. The sale price was much lower, probably because the seller knows about all of these (fixable) problems, but doesn't want to pay to have these things redesigned and carefully inspected. If, like me, you are mechanically and safety inclined, the punch should give good service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This tape is fantastic for little kids who want to be creative "taping" . This tape is fantastic for little kids who want to be creative "taping" things everywhere, making big spider webs by connecting it to chairs, etc.
It does not stick to anything very strongly or for very long and therefore leaves zero residue, which is a big bonus for me. We bought the dispenser last year for Christmas and both boys ( 3 and 5) used it more than any other toy for MONTHS. I decided to wait until Christmas again, to refill it. I know without a doubt, even a year later, it will be one of the most popular items. I really wouldn't recommend it for projects that require "real" tape, because you will likely be disappointed in the lack of stick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is awesome, just as it claims its moldable plastic heat . This stuff is awesome,
just as it claims its moldable plastic heat it up preferably in hot water since thats USUALY easier to handle and make stuff
it cools to a solid white plastic what ever you make
ive made a few things in my poor attempt to make some dodads and ive used about half the jar already
the plastic seems pretty sturdy if you craft said item right but keep in mind it IS PLASTIC .
paintable too a nice coat of acrylic paint goes along way for what ever you make
over all im happy with something i was a bit sceptical of at first
im gonna have to get more cause i KEEP MAKING ALL THE THINGS!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cracked easily. These were not at all what I was expecting. I have an older package of three Plaid blanks that are stamped with the Plaid name are they wonderful. They have a kind of frosted look which reduces glare and they're very flexible which makes it easy to peel up the cured paint without much stretching. I was expecting to receive more of these, but what I got was two sheets of clear acrylic, more like a thin plexiglass material. They do not have much flex to them, and one of them cracked right through the middle and ruined my work when I was using the tapping technique Gallery Glass recommends to get the bubbles out of the paint. If I knew these would just be acrylic, I would've gone to my local hardware or hobby store and bought a couple of sheets for less cost. I would like more of the original styrene blanks though. I guess I'll just have to find a place to buy them locally so I can be sure I'm getting the kind of plastic I expected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful product for making small molds. Decently sized jar and easy to use with very little mess and clean up required afterwards. I bought this with sole intentions of making two small ovals shaped like cartoon eyeballs to then mold transparent Worbla over using a heat gun. While others warned me not to do this, I did, however, I stuck the shapes that I had made with ThermoMorph into the freezer for a few days, then I covered them in parchment paper and stuck them back into the freezer for a few days. I molded the transparent Worbla over the shapes using a heat gun at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once I could remove the Worbla, I removed the parchment paper from the shapes and was amazed to discovered that the ThermoMorph had only JUST began to melt but remained solidified enough that it didn't morph. I would recommend this product for anyone needing to make small molds for costuming purposes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really nice paper. I have just gotten into paper crafts, especially making cards, and it can be overwhelming trying to find the best papers, inks and other supplies. I had seen many positive mentions of Bazzill cardstock so I thought this small sampler pack would be a good way to try it out. My pack has at least 20 different colors. Some are smooth on both sides and some are textured on one side and smooth on the other so you have a choice. There are also two different textures so they're not all the same. I wish I had bought more than one package because I see the price on Amazon has already gone up a couple of dollars.
These are great for making cards, stamping and die cutting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for using wet. These work great for glass pieces with 90% iso. I have a skinny, curved one-hitter that a q-tip will not fit in & is super annoying to clean, but these fit in them perfectly & curves to the shape of the glass. If you're using this for glass or with any liquid cleaner, it's great.
For a Pax... not so much. You obviously can't use a soaking wet pipe cleaner in it. So it has to only be dampened with iso. Which is a problem. These cleaners shred easily. Lint gets all over the inside and you have to use a long skinny tool to push the lint out of the chamber, and then use little pointed tweezers to pick the rest out. If you hold it up to a light, you can see the tunnel being blocked with lint. If you run your fingers over a dry one, a few pieces of lint come off.
The only tip I have to cut down on it is to insert the cleaner one way, and remove it by pushing all the way through and pulling out through the opposite end. Do not pull it out the same end you pushed it and don't push it in & out repeatedly. This doesn't eliminate the lint but it does help lessen it. Even though this is a gripe, I would still recommend it. The flaws are worth the handiness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meh. This is a really awesome idea, however, its little difficult to put into use because although it stretches, getting it centered is somewhat difficult - it becomes detached if you pull too much, and it only fits on smaller vases. Its quite visible unless the arrangement you make covers the top of the vase. Also, if you have to pull the flower stem out to place it elsewhere, the stem can get stripped, as the holes are Xs and variably sized. Im not a pro, I just like creating my own arrangements & have previously made my own lattice to hold flowers in large vases in position. I used this product once & have since resorted back to my glass marbles in my smaller vases. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice quality paper, wish more colors were offered. Fit the bill, and so much nicer than what I used growing up and even have used recently. Finally, a quality construction paper for projects and games! And so cheaply priced on amazon...get some with every order!
I have a two year old who likes paper projects, I generally need construction paper for him to play with or to use to make greeting cards or labels with. I hated the soft, fade prone, horrible colored junk I had and remember having used all my life with few exception. Now I have a nice quality paper in better colors for all my project needs. Wish they offered more colors...like a neon assortment, pastel or various themed tones such as skin colors or retro like crayons often do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent sticking power. I was eager to try this tape after reading several reports from CHA. All I can say is be sure you know exactly where you want it to stick because once it sticks, you will find the paper will tear before you can reposition it! I also suspect you may not need as much to secure two pieces of paper - perhaps a couple of small strips strategically positioned rather than sealing the entire border of the piece you are trying to adhere. The 1/4" is great for cards and scrapbooking and the 1/2" works great for heavier projects. I used the 1/2" to secure the sides and create a top for my Spectrum Aqua markers so that I can store them horizontally but place them vertically when I am working on a project. So far it has worked well! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love it. I first saw them on "it'sjustkelli" a you tube video. I purchased them because of her rare and honest Opinion!! She is awersome!!! They are soft not stiff to the touch, they did not feel bunky to me when i wore them very comfortable. I did wash them by hand before wearing them acause with my handy laundry soap bar i got at the 99cent store that i use also on my underwear rinse repeat no instructions came with my mine so i went by what kelli video said. I read a comment someone wrote that their daughter had trouble with chafing and Leaking with the disaposible pads...well me too!!! I through it was just me losing my mind because my pad would bunch and no matter how I place my pad right in between my vagina lips still leakage and it wasn't Absorbing like it did in my 20's. I'm about to be 37 and I needed help! I found the lunette cup it helps alot but still seaching for a better cup. Im on my period now tonight I will try it no cup I went to bed with it on my heavy day placed right between my lips :) went to sleep at 9pm woke up at 8am still feeling dry, no chaffing, no bleed sliding dw my butt cheeks onto my undies and sheets_lol. I sleep wild my sheets was clean. I washed it and it held a lot of bleed took some time left it to soak to remove some tough stains out hoply it works, If not it's okay their my period pads. I'm so pleased with his product!!! Love love them!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Looks good in the nursery. As I've said in a previous review of scrapbook paper, I use scrapbook paper for every project except scrapbooking, so I can't give an accurate review on how it does in that regard. But, this is a great set for a traditional baby blue boy's bedroom. It worked very well when I used it to cover a light switch (not too thick, but thick enough to not tear with Mod Podge) and looks great as a backdrop for the 5 animal silhouette pictures we've hung on the wall. It's not a very big set, though; it's a thinner book of sheets than the normal scrapbook paper books I've gotten. Other than that, the prints are adorable. Great set of paper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
bright and sparkly. I received these yazy craft sparkle balls today in the mail. The sparkle balls came very nicely packaged and was prevented from any damage or tampering during shipment. The sparkle balls arrived very quickly thanks to amazon prime and the speedy processing of the great seller. I got these sparkle balls to use with my licensed daycare. The children love to do crafts and these sparkle balls are going to be fun to work with. They are brightly colored and are of course sparkly. They are a pretty decent size too so we will have to figure out what we want to do with them. I received these yazy craft sparkle balls a 50 count pack for free or a discounted price in exchange for my personal review and opinion. I personally rely very heavily on others reviews when I am looking at products to purchase online to see if they are the right product for me or not. Therefore I always try to give my most best and completely honest review in order to help others gain more information on products based on a personal experience. Just because I may have gotten the product for free or a discounted price does not alter the review that I give. I give a 100 percent honest review and will call out any flaws or bad products that I come across. Sometimes it is nice to read about others personal experiences with products rather than just reading about the product in its description. If you found my review helpful in any way at all please be kind and click the helpful review button located below. If you have any questions pertaining to my experience with the product please feel free to ask questions and I will answer them as quickly and the best I can according to the experience I had with the product. I would recommend these yazy craft sparkle balls to others. they seem like a good quality and are nice and bright colors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing product but only 3 out of 5 sheets came in my order. Just to get this out of the way, the product itself works flawlessly! I get a mirror finish on my greeting cards on the first application and if I pass it through my laminator a second time with regular printer paper covering it, I get a beautiful textured finish on my cards. I've added photos of my very first foil transfers ever (hope they get approved)! So it must be pretty easy if a newbie like me can pull it off.
For those who might want to know exactly what I used: My printer is an <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/HP-LaserJet-Pro-M201dw-Wireless-Monochrome-Printer-CF456A-BGJ/dp/B00MBE21H8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">HP LaserJet Pro M201dw Wireless Monochrome Printer (CF456A#BGJ)</a>. I changed my printer settings from Fast res to Pro Res for a smoother print. Speaking of smooth, the card stock I print on is also very smooth to get the best toner/foil coverage. I have been using <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hammermill-Color-Copy-Digital-Cover-Paper/dp/B000J0C47S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover Paper</a> which I purchased here on Amazon, it's less than $12 for 250 sheets of super smooth 80lb card stock. I also purchased the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/AmazonBasics-Thermal-Laminator/dp/B00BUI5QWS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator</a> for around $20 and use the 5 mil setting as suggested by reviews who also foil using this particular laminator.
This was my first time ordering this product and I was quite disappointed to find only 3 out of 5 sheets as described on the listing once it arrived, however I reported the issue and was immediately shipped a proper replacement with all 5 sheets inside. This still means that I will have to find a UPS store to return the first shipment though, otherwise I will be charged twice the amount for less than what I ordered. I looked at a couple previous reviews and see that this has happened to a couple others as well which slightly turns me off from wanting to purchase again from this seller in the future. I really don't want to gamble on whether or not I will get exactly what I ordered, especially when my purpose for purchasing online is because I don't have certain places near enough to me (like UPS).
I am giving 4 stars because the actual product is indeed quite wonderful and easy to use, hope I get many uses out of this! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product is AWESOME, does exactly what it says it is going . This product is AWESOME, does exactly what it says it is going to do! Like they say practice makes perfect this is not a DIY for people looking to get things done EASILY it is difficult and it take mastery of the kinkajou to make it work properly the BF and I tried it out on different bottle types and different heating and cooling methods it is safe to say that the only effective way to heat the glass is a slow pour over the score line. It is going to be an awesome addition to our DIY gifts that we are always giving people.... I hate buying things when personiled stuff is so much more meaningful and this is going to help with the glass lovers in our life! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for Toddlers. I bought these 2 months ago for a 2.5 and a 3 year old. They are fantastic! The 3 year old picked them and started cutting right away with no problems! My 2.5 year old HATED using scissors. She didn't understand where her fingers go or how to hold them. These scissors are nice since the handles are two different colors. She remembers her thumb goes in the black one and her fingers go in the white one. She us unable to cut with normal toddler scissors and would get frustrated very easily. They scissors actually cut! I even use them myself sometimes! The only problem I've seen is that these are for right handers only. They will not work if you try cutting left handed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but not great. Fair enough. The teeth are consistent between all, likely cut in a huge piece and then split off. I mention this because one of the chisels had only part of a tooth on one side, so the hole was inconsistent (I just use that as the start for the next punch). I did order a set from Aiskaer once they were available in 3mm, I like the 4mm set from them better, but they hadn't been available. BOTH brands need a good polishing before use, the ground side of the tooth is a bit rough. I sanded first, then hit with a rouged wheel on a Dremel to bring them to a shine. Glide in and out of doubled 8/9oz hide once I did that, would snag a bit in 4/5oz before. But for the price... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dries Completely Clear and Bonds Well. Container is a nice size for the hand to fit around. Easy to open and reopen. Has a light unfavorable scent at first. Easy to apply with stipple brush or foam sponges. Cleans up easily while still wet. Cleans up with a bit of elbow grease after dried. Washed out of material completely after getting some on a hand towel. Dried completely clear over, custom ink text, scrapbook paper transfer, raised media and embellishments (see attached image). Worked well with scrapbook paper to wood DIY project. Have used this brand for years and will use it for years to come. Have recommended to friends and family for years and will continue to do so. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good introduction to learning how to mold clay. We bought this pack as an introduction to making clay crafts. We have been able to make several bracelets, earrings, necklaces, gift boxes, animal figures, and more with this pack. When we followed the instructions on baking the clay, however, it was too long, and the clay burned. For future baking, we used lower temperatures and less time, and that worked out fine.
The clay itself didn't form as delicately as we would have liked, but we think this is more of an introduction kit, so we'll probably have to get the clay that is more moldable for more intricate sculpting.
This is definitely a good way to go for learning how to sculpt with clay | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
inaccurate name. This feels like a basic one time curving lesson tool to introduce beginners, anymore than that it'll turn off people to the art. Or maybe an art project for school to earn bonus points? I actually liked them out of the package and got my brother to use them instead of the Xacto knives he was using. But then they became dull and difficult to use and if you sharpened them, the metal didn't have enough integrity to remain smooth and because jagged. Almost had an accident with them but the seller didn't even care a kid was hurt over their product. I'd be cautious about getting this to a kid this holiday and dampening their creativity and enthusiasm with a tool that is inappropriate for its purpose. Get them the softest wood you can get or maybe soap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and I'm glad I found Scor-Tape. I make home-made greeting cards, and I'm glad I found Scor-Tape. I tried the other brands, the ones that come in a dispenser, but I could never ever seem to get them to work. They were a total waste of money for me. I also tried different glues/adhesives, but they didn't work either on cardstock. I placed my first order of Scor-Tape to see if I liked it. Once I received it and worked with it, I placed additional orders to total 4 rolls of the 1/8", 7 rolls of the1/4", and 5 rolls of the 1/2". I never want to be without it. There are larger sizes which I'll buy if there is a need.
Scor-Tape is very easy to work with, and I can just rip it with my hands-no scissors needed. I can't address the longevity yet. I haven't used it long enough to evaluate that issue, but it is permanent and it does seem to have a very secure grip. I make sure I give something my best position guess before I place it on cardstock because there's no moving it after that point. I know I'll be using this tape for years to come. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the best out there. I just picked this up last night at one of the major craft chains and I have to say I'm surprised of the 5 star ratings!
(I'm glad I only paid $7.88 for it) it's okay, but the quality of the "designs" aren't as nice as some others I've seen, especially on Amazon.
For instance, the colors almost appear washed out, even faded or maybe just not saturated enough?
They're just not rich and bold enough, for me anyway. And, they're just not "creative" enough... they seem like the most typical and frequently
used prints for the Christmas season.... I get the feeling these designs were created at the end of
the designers very long work day and they were too tired to put effort into it!
It's like they were running out of ideas to fill a book!? I wouldn't pay twice what I paid but, being that
I got it on sale, it's not the worst thing. I'll keep it and do what I can with it. But, for anyone reading this I'd suggest some of American Crafts "other" Christmas collections on here or, perhaps DCWV brand who seems to never disappoint and always puts out a
good looking collection and quality product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for first time candle making. This is my first experience with candle making, so by default it is also my first experience buying wax. When my package arrived the wax was separated in two bags - 5 lbs. each. Both bags were sealed and unbroken (like a few other people have experienced). The wax seems to melt evenly, and smoothly. I have been melting my wax inside of a glass measuring cup placed in almost-boiling water, and have not had a problem. The wax hardens smoothly, and cleanly (I almost don't want to burn them because they are so pleasing to look at!). If you do not add a scent, or essential oils of any kind, there is a very minute hint of sweetness in smell, but when burning the candle without, no smell is experienced. It is very subtle. Also, without any dye, the candle hardens a very soft cream color. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and would purchase again from this seller. My package even arrived a day early! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic for personalized in-ear devices. I bought this to try and make some really solid noise-reducing earphones (see the how-to videos on yu-toob). I used the Panasonic RPHJE120V In-Ear Headphones...excellent sound for a few bucks!! Take two equal size 'blobs' of each color goop (purple and white) mush them together for a few minutes and stick 'em in your ears (it's food-grade silicone). Then quickly insert your favorite earphones and wait for the snap-crackle-popping to stop (mild buble formation while it cures). 10 minutes later, pull them out, trim the 'phones to let the sound out, and voila! These are incredible, and I can wear them while mowing the lawn and keep the music down low to preserve my hearing. Did the same thing with my Clarity Aloft aviation headset and that worked out great too!! This stuff is so inexpensive, you can make a bunch of these ear plugs for your whole family! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing product, will change your outlook on what really is unrepairable. It can do so much. Nothing short of amazing assuming you use it correctly. #1 prepare the surfaces by making sure they are oil, and dirt free. If possible rough up the surfaces with fine grit sandpaper to allow the bonding agent to adhere better. #2 Apply one thin coat and then #3 use the UV light to dry it. Then #4 apply another coat, slightly overlapping the first, and repeat until you've built up enough to secure the fix. Stripped or cracked a mounting screw hole in something plastic? Insert the screw straight as best you can, then use the Bondic to fill in around the threads, covering the last bits of the original hole at the same time. Build up with layers, and harden each. When done, gently back out the screw and waalaa! The threads are back! I used this method to fix a drawer handle that snapped off at the screw holes, worked like a charm. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Jeweling glue on earth. Unbelievable price. I have used E6000 for around 20 years and have paid triple the price at local retailers. This is the MOST AMAZING Jewelers Glue I've ever used. It is clear and tough. I have used it on metal, wood, cloth (for Austrian crystals). I am a dress designer and I could not live without this product. I use hundreds of dollars worth of Swarovski crystals on my dresses and costumes and I need them to stay put. Especially for stage costumes that have to be worn, bumped, folded and thrown around back stage. If the rhinestones fell off easily, I would lose business. This glue holds better than anything I have ever used. I've also used it in my home to fix lamps, glass, magnets and a host of other uses. I have had things break again, but never at the original point where I used the E6000. It soft sets in about an hour which gives you plenty of time to make adjustments on odd breaks, but fast enough to work on fabric and still allow you to do a whole dress in an 8 hour sitting. It's completely dry in 24 hours. This has been amazing for me when I'm on a deadline, gemming the night before a performance, and still having them stay in place and look beautiful. I've made pageant crowns, and costume crowns for movie sets. NO, not with solder, but with E6000. They last for years. One of the actors dropped his VERY ornate crown into traffic. It rolled all the way across the street on asphalt and didn't lose a single stone. Please use in a well ventilated area as the fumes can be strong, although not as bad as something like airplane glue. I never actually open the tube lid. I learned years ago to make a pinhole on the side near the top so that a small amount comes out at a time. When done, you just leave it and it crusts over, then when you come back next time, you can just pop off the bubble use the pin to start the flow again. I'm often working with very tiny stones. Oh, and yes, I've used this on REAL GEMS as well, topaz, amethyst and quartz. I trust it that much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great variety quality and alot of pieces included in this set. this set is great I love it so many things you could create with this 1 set there is a lot here , and I was pleased with the quality and with the appearance They are very well made realistic and vibrantly colored. I used some of the the pieces in a wreath, the leaves come nicely stacked and are of super quality I love that I do not have to use wire cutters to clip off the stem and can just hot glue them to my wreaths the sprigs are very nice as well I know I pay 3.99 per stem at my local craft store for ones of lesser quality the acorns are really cute perfect little touch for fall decor and I absolutely love the pumpkins they are light and perfect size to add to many different fall projects they are absolutely adorable. .
I feel this set is fairly priced for all you get you would definitely spend double at the craft store share a little tip i have some glitter spray I like to add a little bit of sparkle to my projects from time to time the glitter spray can add a lot to your project. Below are photos of the wreath I made using the sprigs pumpkins leaves acorns and the autum sign plus some other items I had laying around. . I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Glad to Find These. I've been using scissors like this to trim parts of my Standard Poodle, my assistance/service dog named Worthy. I don't want him all worn out after grooming sessions with the pro--a Standard Poodle requires an incredible amount of hair-cutting, incredibly often! He has a job assisting me, and being all worn out from grooming interferes with that. So I did some research and came up with a style that requires less time on the grooming table.
To make that time on the grooming table even shorter (about half as long), I scissor the parts of him that don't show much myself, a day or two before we go to the groomer. I put a comb against his skin an trim against the comb, so that I won't accidentally cut skin. And I use blunt-tipped scissors to further greatly reduce the risk of accidentally cutting skin.
I hold him lying down on my lap/outstretched legs, sitting up on the bed with a very strong light shining on him while I do this. So that makes it completely non-stressful for him.
I have learned that cutting Poodle hair puts scissors through a workout! I think the pair I have can be sharpened, but I haven't figured out how yet. And I need at least two pair, so that if one becomes dull while I'm trimming him, I can immediately change scissors and keep working.
I'm not finding these blunt tipped Fiskars in the store, so I'm thrilled to find them here! Thank you, Amazon, for stocking these!
Update: Now it's over a year later, I'm trimming even more of my big, very thick-coated Standard Poodle myself, and I've learned how to easily sharpen these scissors with the Fiskars sharpener. It works GREAT. These scissors have put in miles and miles and are still working terrifically well. Fiskars, thank you so very much for keeping these available, and thank you Amazon for handling them! These are exactly right for this huge grooming job! WOW! Thank you, thank you, thank you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It doesn't stick to anything, it's all touch and go. Really disappointed in this tape. I read all the reviews, checked the Q & A section to make sure this tape would work on fabric. Everyone said it was "super sticky" and one person said you could hang something on the wall with it! Not in my world, the only things it stuck to were my fingers and then all the adhesive was gone! I tried lining hair clip with ribbon using this tape. I would grab the roll and start applying the tape to the cut piece of fabric I was using for the clip. If you separate the tape from the roll by a hair (like enough to cut it or tear it) it won't adhere back to the roll. It just hangs off and your left hoping it doesn't unravel any more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I thought it would be ALL Jumbo thick Pipe Cleaners. The jumbo thick pipe cleaners at the front of the package is all that are there. I was getting them thinking that they were all jumbo sized so that they would be easier for play. There are a lot of fun colors and intermediate and regular amount of fuzz pipe cleaners. Overall, it is cute. When I was doing a search for "giant pipe cleaners" I saw that, and "120 assorted pipe cleaners - fluffy, poufy and striped" and assumed from the picture that they were all like the ones in the front row. In retrospect what I really wanted was "Super Colossal Pipe Cleaners Box" that state "Pipe Cleaners are inches in diameter" and "All Pipe Cleaners are 18 inches in Length." This just not what I was expecting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LIFE SAVING DUCK TAPE. I PURCHASED THIS DUCK TAPE BECAUSE I READ MANY ARTICLES REGARDING TRAVELING WITH ZIPPERS BREAKING OR OPENING ON SUITCASES AND I WAS AFRAID THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO ME ON MY UPCOMING TRIP ITALY WITH MANY ONS AND OFFS OF THE TOUR BUS AND HOTELS, ETC. AS LUCK TURNED OUT, I DID NOT NEED TO USE IT, BUT ONE OF MY FELLOW TRAVELERS TOLD ME THAT THEIR SUITCASES HAD OPENED AND THEY WERE IN DESPERATE NEED OF HELP. I IMMEDIATELY HANDED THE ROLL OF DUCK TAPE OVER TO THEM AND THEY WERE GRATEFUL THAT I HAD IT. IT SAVED THE TRIP FOR THEM AND I WAS GLAD THAT I WAS ABLE TO HELP THEM. FROM HERE ON IN, I WILL ALWAYS CARRY DUCK TAPE WHEN I TRAVEL WITH LUGGAGE....IT'S SO WORTH THE PIECE OF MIND! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't waste your time and energy. Haven't had a chance to use it yet as the movable plate tab does not seat flat into the slot. I'm assuming that I need to file the sides a little to get this to work properly. I contacted the customer service dept and gave them a photo I took of the problem as well as describing the problem. First they wanted the part#, Sales order#. I saved all the paper work, however it didn't contain anything they wanted and I emailed them back telling them so. The sent me a link to the manual, which, I already have. I let them know that their CS dept was worthless. I'll write another review after I file down the edges and give it a try. I recommend the Kinkajou. I gave my Kinkajou to my daughter, but decided to replace it with this one since it is half the price... now I know why. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality Face Paints - kids and parents thrilled. Good quality face paints. Colors were vibrant and dried fairly quickly (important if layering colors that you do not want to mix). This kit comes with a booklet that gives ideas for half and full face "masks". Kids were thrilled with their transformations! Later feedback from several families indicated the paints washed off easily and did not cause adverse reactions on skin. FYI: the kit comes with 2 small brushes and some sponges. I purchased additional brushes (Heartybay 10 pc rounded tip nylon brushes) and am glad I did as the quality of the included brushes does not match the quality of the paint.
Overall: great set. Will use/ purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WOW! My jaw dropped. Go for it. I can hardly believe the price!! My jaw dropped at what I saw when I opened the package. These are nothing less than excellent quality tools presented with care and attention to detail. Each of the four EFs in this set is carefully wrapped in its own plastic seal and then in individual clear plastic pouches. Included also are very clearly written instruction sheets, written in English, apparently by a native speaker. On the reverse side are listed other EFs offered by Victor Machinery Exchange Inc. In short, I couldn't be more pleased with my choice of this set. In fact buying this may turn out to be the most satisfying purchase I've made this year. LOL! Go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So-so quality. After I received the punch it did not take long to realize that the holes were alle crooked. Further investigation revealed that the paper in the punch pivoted around the center punch. Being an engineer I wanted to find the reason. With the help of a flash light I determined that at a spot inside the punch, right next to the center hole, too much silicone sealant had been applied to some electric component. The sealant protruded far enough forward to prevent the paper to reach the designed stop. I had to return the unit, which was achieved without a problem (good old Amazon!). I liked the concept, so I ordered a replacement.
A few days ago the new unit arrived. But it arrived with a jingling noise inside as if there was piece floating araound, which turned out to be the case. A loose screw was making the noise. Fortunately I was able to remove it after dis-assembling the punch. I don't know where a screw is missing, but at the moment the punch works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Idea, Poor Quality. I bought this extruder from a local store for use with fondant and gumpaste. This extruder is definitely easier to use than the push models. The twist handle, though still tiring from the repetitive motion, is much easier and takes less strength. That said, the metal is very thin on this model, and the threaded ends where you screw on the cap that holds the disc are very weak. I knew from a few other reviews that this model was delicate, so I tried to be gentle with it. I wish I'd headed the reviews. Mine literally split along the threading during the second use, and I had to return it. I bought the Walnut Hollow extruder as a replacement. The Walnut Hollow has a more comfortable crank handle and a more sturdy, thicker metal design than the Makin, with all the same discs AND a plastic storage case. I'm more pleased with the Walnut Hollow extruder. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Walnut-Hollow-Clay-Extruder-Set/dp/B004478EWG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Walnut Hollow Clay Extruder Set</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked in unexpected ways. I bought this product in order to glue the headliner on a 10 year old car back into position. It worked as expected on that.
What surprised me was that I had to rebuild a plastic device that required an electronic connector to be in a very precise location. I was unable to get the connector set correctly enough in order to use it. The superglue didn't flex enough. I cleaned off the superglue and used this product. Since it's flexible, the connector had enough movement to allow for a connection. I did this a couple of months ago and didn't expect it to last. It is still working! I'll keep this product in mind for other similar uses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as happy with them as I could be. I have been using Sakura Pigma series Micron pens for years and thought these would be a more available option. (They carry them at my local Target store.) And since I was already a fan of Prismacolor's other products, and I am not a fan of waiting for things to come in the mail, I figured I'd give them a shot. I can no longer get my preferred pens at a local art store. I am not impressed with the quality of the ink, it has a tendency to smudge or smear on me, and I can not afford to spend hours on a piece of work, only to have it ruined by a smudge when I am erasing my sketch lines. The pens are otherwise pretty good, but the tips will not hold up on watercolor paper, so don't try that. For anyone looking for a top quality pen for line art work, I would recommend Sakura's pens. They've been producing them longer, and seem to have a better product, in my opinion.
Here is a comparable set to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Sakura-30062-6-Piece-Pigma-Micron/dp/B0008G8G8Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396206048&sr=8-1&keywords=sakura+pigma+micron | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is great, with a few caveats about usage. I purchased some of this by the yard at my local fabric store to use in a pattern that called for Soft and Stable. This is definitely more cost effective and for many uses is a perfectly good substitute. The difference that I've found is that the Bosal In-R-Form is more stiff than the Soft and Stable, though they're about the same thickness. So, if you want to use it for something that has flaps, for example, you might be better off with the Soft and Stable which will "drape" a little bit more.
Also consider how many layers of this you will need to sew through. The Bosal is a bit more stiff, so if you have a pattern where you'll end up going through 6 layers of it at some points your sewing machine may have more trouble with this than the Soft and Stable. Also, because it's more stiff, it's harder to maneuver the project as it gets closer to completion if you're doing something like adding binding. For example, I made a backpack that with pockets had 4 layers of this with the associated front and back fabric quilted to it, and I was adding binding. Getting the bottom of the backpack to bend enough to get the fabric in for the binding was a challenge.
Overall they're both really good products, and I'd recommend both of them, just keep in mind the intended use. You may also be able to do a mix and match (flaps that need to drape more in the soft and stable, body of a bag in Bosal). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Designer of this product: Be very ashamed. The product is so poorly designed that it leaves me speechless.
(1) There is no power button to this machine. I have another electric paper hole puncher such that after you position the paper in the machine, you press a button so that the machine will punch holes. So, when I plugged in the transformer that came with the machine, the machine started up and kept running. There was no way for me to position the paper so that I would get holes punched in the paper. Then, I barely managed to yank the paper out of the machine.
I can't figure out how to download to Amazon the video of what happens when I plug in the hole puncher. But here is the you tube link of what the machine did when I plugged in the transformer. Please excuse the length of the video (35 seconds), but I managed to shoot the video with one hand while my other hand plugged in the machine: [...]
(2) The instruction sheet doesn't tell you how to use the machine. It only tells you that:
you should only punch paper with the machine,
that it comes with a transformer so that you can plug it into an outlet,
that if you use the transformer, you don't have to remove the batteries,
that there is a paper guide that slides out the side of the punch,
that if the punch pins get jammed, the machine will automatically reverse itself so that you can remove the paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
And I have 2 molds) I'm very upset because it looks like I just wasted not only my time but also . I ordered these expecting them to be silicone and I was surprised to find that they were clear plastic. The first time I used them I didn't fill them all the way and I was able to get the majority of the soap out without the design getting messed up. The second time however was a different story! I had such a hard time trying to get the soap out. I tried to freeze it hoping it would pop out but that only made the mold crack. I wasn't able to get one complete bar with the full design. (And I have 2 molds) I'm very upset because it looks like I just wasted not only my time but also 18 bars of soap! I won't ever use it again since It's already cracking it's not worth it to go through that again. In hindsight I guess I should have sprayed them first :/ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful and Elegant. These blew me away! They have awesome color to them, and the glitter adds an elegance to them. My daughter had a blast with them when we were taking pictures. They are a very natural size which makes them perfect for using on display, or as a photo prop. Since there is glitter on them, and glitter does shake loose there was quite a bit in the bottom of the bag, and a trail of glitter wherever the leaves went. The only negative I would say is that the bag is not resealable; however I think if it was the glitter would come out of the corners. I just put them in a ziploc bag once I was done with them. *I received this product in exchange of my honest opinion/review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best face paint I've ever used. This product is easily five stars. It's deceiving in the quantity as the amount appears smaller than what it's capable of. It goes on well, covering easily. You can layer the colors to a degree, which helps for small errors.
The product doesn't smudge off, unless you add water so little ones can use it without worrying about where the color will transfer to. It wipes off with a little water and a the lightest of touches (water being the key). The only color that tends to need a wee bit more help removing is red.
Note- Because the paint is such high quality you can easily use the brush for outlines... no make-up pencil needed or wanted.
- I've used other, lower quality face paints before and found them to be oil based, meaning you need to use pressure to get them on the face and then a lot of effort to wash them off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Having issues with getting it to work; but I . Having issues with getting it to work; but I have read other comments and those have been helpful. Right now I have the regular scotch tape in the ATG and when that runs out I will try using the suggestions others have made. 4/21 update - When I thread the lead portion of the tape, I separate it so that it does not cling to the wrong side of the paper. This has corrected my problem with the tape being on the reverse side. If my explanation isn't clear, please comment and I can try to post pictures of what I mean! Also, it fits into my pink ATG with no attachment. I just look to see where the opening is and where the notches are and it slides down OK. Very good adhesive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I hope they bloom. Got these for my daughter's baby shower, the theme of which is Hello World. i think they will be a nice addition to the favor boxes that look like maps filled with the chocolates wrapped up to look like globes. And the blue and green match the shower colors. I was happy to find the large package for a good price so everyone can take home at least 2. I haven't actually taken them out of the package to count them so not sure if they are all there as some people have complained theirs were missing some. If that is the case I will update my review. But the package arrived on time and in good condition and the globes are about the size of a silver dollar. I just hope they actually bloom for people. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use. This was a really affordable and awesome purchase. My cast turned out amazing and I am so happy that I did one. Also, lots of women who have seen it said they wished they had done one. I did it standing up which was way more comfortable than sitting. It definitely took longer than they described on the box but it was fine. 5 minutes after we were finished it popped right off and we put it near the wood stove to dry. The only reason that I gave it 4 stars is because the balm that they give you is soooo smelly and as a pregnant woman my nasal passages felt like they were burning. I would personally buy yourself a jar of vaseline or something that doesn't smell so much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make a press. This punch needs to be pushed evenly downward. It is impossible to repeatedly do by hand and will irreparably break. It could have been designed much more expensively, but it wasn't. You can take the recommendations of other reviewers and lubricate it with wax paper and/or clean with tin foil, but if you don't punch it down perfectly straight on a solid surface (floor preferred), then you're going to break it.
Materials: (2) 1x4x36 (or so) defining top and bottom, (1) 2 inches high by 3+ inches wide separator to go between top and bottom (can use scrap 2x4 + 1/2" osb) attached to end of bottom, (1) door hinge connecting end of top on top to separator on back, (1) 2x4x30 (shorter than top) stiffener firmly attached to top (on front of hinge). Secure base of punch to bottom with four screws (head of a flat head screw protrudes over base nicely).
Or you can create any other kind of system which will assure that punch is punched down straight. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste of time. I recommend that you read the reviews you can find via an internet search and believe the majority - this is not a good molding product. (Here's another one from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Activa-InstaMold-Mold-Making-Compound/product-reviews/B0042SUKYC)
The instructions make this molding process sound simple but they inaccurately describe the waiting time for the mold to dry, and the mixing ratio isn't clear (ranging from 1:1 to 1:4). I attempted two simple molds, and even the thin one of a coin didn't dry fully in 30 minutes (1:1 ratio) let alone the described 3-12 minutes. Once the outside was finally dry to the touch, the inside was still too soft (like uncooked batter). Later, the dry section didn't preserve much detail at all - basically just the disc-shape of the coin.
Lastly, the box doesn't warn that you need to pre-seal originals made of materials like plaster or ceramic, so this product also misleads when it says "will not harm originals". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
After 50 years, Lawyer Still Likes X-Acto products. I am an estate planning attorney. When I deliver my estate plans, I put the documents in a 3" Looseleaf Notebook and ask my clients to update their "Estate Organizer" at least once a year. When I noticed some clients had not done so, I asked them why. Their excuse? "I didn't have a 3 hole punch handy." So I bought some 3 hole punches from Office Depot and started putting them in the Organizer. Unfortunately, the ones I bought at the office supply stores broke right away, always in the same place, for the same reason--the holder was made of plastic and would break whenever the notebook was closed--in many cases the very first time it was used. I found a place in Ohio that made rubberized punches, but they went out of business. Finally, I stumbled across X-Acto, the same company that I remembered from my second grade art class when they had those real sharp X-Acto blades. That was 50 years ago, mind you. When I read that the X-Acto Model 1520 3 ring punches had metal tabs, I knew that someone at X-Acto had actually listened to their customers and had figured out that Americans will still pay for quality. So I ordered 200 of them. I am now running out and will order another 200. Way to Go, X-Acto!!! Paul N. Heckt, Attorney, Minneapolis, MN. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like these better than Dr. Kay's 24/7 Arthritis Compression gloves and HandEze craft gloves for my knuckle pain & swelling. I just bought these at Michaels, and am now going to get an extra pair thru Amazon.
I find that they give a nice amount of compression yet are still comfortable. I use them when my joints get achy, plus I wear them when sleeping, driving, etc.
I found the Dr. Kay's way too tight, especially at first. And the material wasn't as soft as the Creative Comfort gloves (more cottony feeling; less spandexy). Compression is about the same on both. I also find that the Creative Comfort ones seem to give more compression specifically on the knuckles, whereas the Dr. Kay's one were much tighter in the fingers; so much so that I actually cut the fingers shorter.
When compared to the HandEze - since my issues are more in the knuckles than the fingers, I find that I don't really need the finger compression, and the HandEze covers just the area where I need the compression, no more. I also like the flesh tone color for when I don't feel like drawing attention to my hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use & makes good looking pieces. I purchased this to make some small accessories to adhere to my daughter's Halloween costume. It's a bit tricky to use at first, so definitely do not wait until the last minute to use this stuff (like I did). I'm sure there are smarter ways to manipulate it, but I only needed small amounts, so I used a steel measuring cup and heated the bottom with my heat gun, like a beaker over a burner, to melt the beads. Once the beads are melted, you have to move fairly quickly, but don't rush it, since it's FREAKING HOT once they are melted (duh, I know, but again, I waited until the last second...). It stays malleable for a bit, but still, don't take too long. The pieces I made turned out great and worked well with her costume. I'll definitely use these again for other projects and highly recommend using these if you're wanting to make small pieces for random needs. Once everything hardens back, it cleans up easily - I just plucked out the newly formed "plastic liner" left behind in the measuring cup and tossed it into the bag with the pellets to be melted down again for future needs. So while I wasn't perfect in my approach, overall this product is perfect for novice users or those wanting to start dabbling in cosplay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bazzill Basics 304888 100 piece 12x12in Multi Paper Pack. I was worried before this arrived that I was going to get paper, when what I really wanted was cardstock - but I need not have worried.
I ordered four packs (buy 3 get one free) to split between a friend, which made the freight to Australia more reasonable (by sharing the cost) which was really high, probably due to the weight.
I prefer 'linen' finish on my Bazzill cardstock, so I was a bit disappointed.
There are 5 sheets of 20 colours in the pack, no black and no white. The pack has an assortment of textures as well as colours, and some of the cardstock has a metallic 'sparkle' to it. I think out of the 20 colours, only one was in a linen finish. The colours start from the bright pink (shown in the picture) and finish at a charcoal grey - not many browns (I think there were two).
Still, its a really cheap way to expand your cardstock collection, and Bazzill is always a great quality.<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bazzill-Basics-304888-100-Piece-12-Inch-by-12-Inch-Paper-Pack/dp/B002Y1ZGR0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bazzill Basics 304888 100-Piece 12-Inch by 12-Inch Paper Pack</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Transfer Tape I Can "Stick" With. I used this product to supply several gifts of vinyl wall decor (mostly script words) that I had cut out on my Silhouette.
None of the recipients had done transfer before, so when I gave them to the people I prepared them as follows:
Cut the words out as per usual (one was out of dollars store priced chalkboard contact type product)
weeded as per usual, and used the transfer tape to hold the words as they were to go on the walls. Because the people had no experience and one is a child... with a long Disney quote she chose...I applied the transfer tape at one to two words per piece. I found it worked great going across the mat, meaning line the 12 inch side of the transfer tape to a section of words on the 12 in side of the cutting mat.
After the first word,I found out it is a very good idea to cover the rest of the mat and words with the protective sheet that comes with mat. Between this and using weeding boxes around each section of words so I was only dealing with 1) a 12 X 4 inch piece of transfer tape and 2) one or two words at a time
So, after burnishing to transfer tape I covered the back, sticky side of the words with the blue transfer tape backing.
labeled each section, rolled up in paper towel tube, and gave them to the people.
All of the transfer went on walls perfect and with no issue for those involved!
This worked great and I will most likely "stick" with this transfer tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Saved me $600. The rubber seal around my car's windows had degraded, making it very loud and windy to drive on the freeway. The autoshop was going to charge me $600 to replace the seals, but I decided to try this first. I applied it and let it dry and it works PERFECTLY! I've been driving my car with the new Sugru 'seals' for around 3 months now, and they're still holding strong. They are both on the inside and outside of the car and are exposed to high speed and weather fluctuations and still look as good as the day I applied them.
I also applied some to a charging cord where the rubber had split, exposing the inner wire. Good as new. Love this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great for chocolate &muffin. This review is for Goldenwide BIG Combo item # B019IJW9CU, it comes with 3 molds: 6 Cavity Flowers, 8 Cavity Floral Leaf, and 8 Cavity Insect. I used the flowers mold to make mocha banana chocolate chip muffin. I did not even use oil in the batter, only use a can of apple sauce and 3 tablespoons of yogurt. When I flapped the mold, the muffin rolled out, I was surprised how non-stick they are and clean up is super easy, I just put them in the top rack of the dishwasher. Love it. I may use the bug mold for soap when I decide which recipe to use.
Disclosure: I purchased this product at a reduced price to complete and post a factual review without compensation. Positive reviews are earned only through positive product attributes and performance. This is my honest opinion. [...]. Thank you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good and easy, pro results. I decided to try this tool since I frame a lot of photos and I make my own wood frames. I usually went to Michaels to buy custom mats. They are very expensive. A double mat (8 x 10) is more expensive than this tool alone. You can buy mat material on Amazon also which I did. So I am into it for just over $100.
I just took this tool out of the package , read the easy instructions, and made my first mat in 15 minutes. Works great. This tool already paid for itself. If I make mats for three photos, that will cover the $100 cost which included the tool and 75 mats !
Make sure you have a good straight edge and take your time. The instructions include diagrams which should be followed exactly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Arm and hand casting. This product was recommended by e-NABLE in a 2-part process of making a . This product was recommended by e-NABLE in a 2-part process of making a cast of my son's arm and missing hand. We live states away from the volunteers, so this product was crucial in making a plastic hand possible for him without flights across country for measurements. I received this product quickly. You'll need either a magnifying glass or very young eyes to read the blue on white written directions on the back of the container. The wording was so tiny, it almost appeared blurred. Please include paper instructions inside in larger print. Strong Cast performed well. The result was the plaster cast we needed. You must take care to guard against lumps and air bubbles. The casting is a pure white. I let it dry for several days before wrapping and padding securely. It arrived in one piece at its destination. I would definitely use this plaster mix again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Plush with minimal shedding, great colors. I was sent this set of pipe cleaners as a free review sample and invited to share my honest opinion. I help out with the three and under crowd in our church nursery, and we go through a lot of pipe cleaners during craft time so I was delighted to receive these! When trapped in a small room with ten small children fruit loops and pipe cleaners can help pass the time. :) There are a few details in particular that I really like about this set.
First of all, great color selection! Whenever we have a multipack of pipe cleaners at the end all we have left is black and brown. This set has no black and brown - yay!! There is a grey, but it's a light grey and I suspect it will be popular. Second, I was impressed with how thick/fuzzy these were when I opened them up. Great coverage of the stems and a plush feel to these. Third, these don't shed all over - I've had some brands that do, and it is a bit of a pain to clean up. Conclusion? Great variety pack, high quality, and I bet you'll love them like I do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing in folding. Just got today. Pros- small, inexpensive, can cut. Cons - needed to apply WD-40 to get swivel hinge to move the orange handles up/down, blade does not stay closed when handle swung up and together which leaves a gap that is a safety issue as well as possibility of nicking items if in bag, purse, hand(if on keychain like packaging suggests). See photos. I'm not a physicist nor an engineer but I'm guessing its a combination of torque or other forces combined with the tight space for folding the orange handles up on both sides of blades. The blades stay closed if you pull one handle away by about 1/4". I have a discount store brand metal pair that stays folded however they are dull not surprisingly.
I purchased this because familiar with brand, trusted brand to make good reliable product, needed small scissors to keep in crochet travel bag, craft bag, and purse. Size fits TSA policy. I had seen this recommended on some craft/crochet blogs.
So if it doesn't bother you if tip stays open a bit - the cutting performance combined with its size, and cost make this an option to consider. I believe Fiskars should revisit the mechanics and design to improve its closure to eliminate its safety issues. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They cut well, but the handle limits them. So these cut fairly well, and if you're cutting paper or something relatively thin, you're not going to run into any problems. The blades feel solid and there's no real play, which is great because that's the most important part of scissors, right?
Well not really, the handle of these scissors bends before you can take full advantage of the blades. Want to cut cardboard? They'll do it, but it won't be easy. You won't be fighting the cardboard, you'll be fighting the handles.
The handles completely give up and won't even let you cut through tougher items. I thought I had received a dud, but got a second set and they have the same problem.
You can see in the pictures how easily the handle will bend before the blade is anywhere near closed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Results that make me smile everytime. I use these embossing folders with my Big Shot embossing machine, and this product never fails to produce gorgeous sharp embossed images on my cardstock. I'm kind of new to papercrafting, so I'm still experimenting with materials, but I find that if you use really thick, stiff cardstock, the paper is more likely to "crack." Likewise, if you use thin paper - like copy paper - it may punch holes through it in places. I like to use a medium weight cardstock with these folders, and the overall effect is beautiful! I highly recommend these embossing folders, and the price on Amazon is a great deal for something that will hold up to many projects over the years! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sleek, slick, serious and smooth. I love the feel of well made tools and I've bought a lot of them. I bought these sight unseen just hoping - they were meant to be overkill for a hobby desk that's littered with overkill. They seemed pricey, but I was not disappointed. These things are sleek and simply opening and closing them is a pleasure - you can feel them pressuring smoothly to the tip. The handle pads fit my large hands wonderfully and are solidly molded to the not so light scissors (I wouldn't say they're heavy, they feel very solid) a tip to how serious they really are. The tension is easily adjusted but I wouldn't change a thing out of the package. The slick, matte metal finish and black handles add a modern touch I kinda like too and the feel and finish of the metal is top notch.
Yeah, I know, a desk is not the intended use for these scissors. I'll abuse them by using them for everything but their intended purpose. I think these will probably hold up better than any other scissors while looking and feeling great. I'm really happy with these, I just need something else to chop up... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My favorite Scrapbook paper. When it comes to scrapbook paper, i don't like glitter, metal accents, or overwhelming colors. I also do not like modern-styled papers that are busy, not uniform, and "splashy" with the "paint." Therefore it is hard these days to any scrapbook papers to use. I want pages that do not overwhelming the photos, yet add peaceful color and perhaps even highlight colors in the photos. That is why i bought these papers. My wedding colors were purple and green and these pages perfectly highlighted that color out of the photos without drowning the mostly white photos. The paper's colors are soothing, peaceful, and provided enough variety yet similarity that my scrapbook flows seamlessly. I loved these papers so much, I did a wedding scrapbook for my mom with them too. The only down sides are the pages are not cardstock and they are single sided, however, since I liked all the pages, having them single sided was actually a plus! The pearlized pages were great for framing around labels and photos. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing product. The small exterior sheathing part of a 'Tee' on my high temperature stainless steel chimney separated and the insulation had broken down and poured out. When I realized NFPA codes required me to replace the entire chimney since the manufacturer was out of business and I couldn't just replace the 'Tee' with a different brand, I decided I would at least try to replace the insulation and repair the loose exterior part of the 'Tee'. After repair, I tested the part with an increasingly hot 3 day fire. The repaired part was cool to the touch while my existing pipe was warm to the touch, even after activating the catalytic combustor which reached 1400 degrees, I was impressed. The one inch blanket was easy to work with, cuts easily with the supplied knife, and you can use standard felt-tip pens to line out your templates. The thickness fit perfectly in the insulated area of my 8" GSW pipe, and it saved me a small fortune. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This tape is pretty strong and permanent. This is my second Scotch ATG gun I've purchased. The first one I decided to just place in my craft bag that I take to classes, instead of having to remove it, using it at home and remembering to pack it up for the classes. So this new one is staying here at the house. Now if The Makers of this would just design some type of cap to go over the rollers for transporting, I would give it 10 stars!!
A lot of friends have problems threading these but I seem to have the knack...just follow the arrows you see that are visible only when you open the opaque lid. This tape is pretty strong and permanent. I haven't had problems with it drying out like I did with a different brand of "permanent" adhesive. This is a great value for the cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
beautiful sand for projects. I needed a pretty, brown colored sand for an important project I am working on. It took days of research before I came across and decided that this was the perfect sand. It comes in 5 pounds, very reasonably priced, and very pretty! It is easy to work with, didn't stick to my container.
The only thing I would change is the packaging. The bag was completely torn open and the sand was in he bottom of the shipping box.
My mail delivery guy brought the box to the door, inside a garbage bag, and explained to my husband that the sand was leaking from the box
at the post office. I still had enough for what I needed. Activa should charge a little more and use a durable bag to prevent this from happening.
I didn't consider the packaging with my rating, I like the sand that much.
Would recommend to family and friends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WONDERFUL! Larger than expected and fun right out of the box. WONDERFUL! This loom is much larger than expected, and includes everything needed to make all kinds of woven fabrics and goods. I bought one for my niece (age 12) for Christmas, and it was one of her favorite gifts. She spent the next several days making things on it. We love that it has a variety of projects from super simple to more difficult. The loom can be configured for different size and shape projects.
I also bought extra yarn in my niece's favorite color, and ended up having to order more yarn so she could keep going. There is PLENTY to get started on, but if your young friend goes crazy like mine did, she or he will need more!
Assembly was straightforward (though, with my butterfingers, it took me a while to get the bolt and the screw to line up right for the feet) and took only a few minutes. Project instructions could be better, but they're not bad.
I bought another one for a young friend about the same age, and can't wait to share it with her! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Core'dinations and Graphic 45 go hand in hand. If you're a big Graphic 45 fan like myself (as others who've previously reviewed this product seem to be) you'll notice that Darice's signature line "Core'dinations" goes beautifully with all the Graphic 45 paper sets that are in existence to date. Depending on which color package you choose, guaranteed you'll be able to find a Graphic 45 set to accompany it!
I purchased both this color set and the "Darks" series and both are gorgeous. The paper is very thick, and able to be manipulated in a variety of ways for your papercrafting pleasure. If you like to tear papers to get that uneven ragged used look, you can do that! If you sand your papers to create different colors and textures with your projects, you can do that, too! These papers are durable, and built to be deconstructed in a sense. If you rip or sand your pages, you can ink the edges to create a variety of distressed looks (which happen to be my favorite).
For the number of colors available in each pad/set, you can't beat this paper investment! High recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Softer and more pliable than a lot of leather cordage out there. This cord *is* as soft as advertised, which was surprising, since a lot of leather cordage out there feels like leftover rawhide chew toy. The saddle color is attractive, and the length and width are as advertised. But I'm not 100% sure this is really solid leather.... I suppose it could be, but I just can't help feeling that it looks an awful lot like split leather (which is the bottom layer of leather underneath the "top grain" skin) or bonded leather (which is technically genuine leather, but is actually made by combining ground up leather dust and glue.) Is this actually "top grain" leather? Who knows.
At any rate, I suppose it doesn't matter to me that much, since I'm only using this for arts and crafts, and not as shoelacing. The softness is what sets this apart from the spooled leather cord you can buy at Michaels, which tends to be either the round cord variety, or suede-only. For my purposes (garlands and wall hangings,) it's pretty good. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is good! I use it for glass cabochon jewelry. This stuff is good! I use it for glass cabochon jewelry, as an adhesive only. If you use it like an epoxy, in place of the glass itself it does not have the same magnifying effect and it isn't crystal clear when used that thickly (1/8 inch in my instance). It is very thick and set up quickly. Make sure you cover your surface completely. I had a dry spot on the edge and when I tried to twist the glass to smear/spread the glaze the paper stuck and tore. It is very hard to get the air bubbles out of it. i suggest storing upside down. I'm going to mix a tiny bottle and add a little water to the product to see if it has the same sticking abilities and adheasion, but will allow the air bubbles to be popped/removed a little easier. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Always a good product, but this set came cracked. My "B" container came cracked. I'm not sure if I will be able to use it once the seal is removed. I don't know if it will dry out because of the air contact. Even just touching it, I can tell that it is harder than usual. I got a refund but now I'm not sure what to do with this set. Anyway, this is still a good product. This set just happens to have a huge crack covering nearly the entire "B" container lid. I have never ordered this on Amazon before so It does smell strange but the smell isn't too bad and it does dissipate pretty quickly. From past experiences, I know that this stuff is sticky at first so I'd recommend using gloves. It'll dry out your hands.
The color I ordered was white instead of super white, so I'm not sure how it'll look. I mixed a little bit just to see how it felt mixed since one part was tougher than usual, and I can already see it's a very gray-white. It's similar to the color of white air dry clay. I probably won't buy the white one again, and instead get the off white because it looks nicer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Much sturdier than other kraft boxes. I looked for quite a while to find boxes that were this size to package my jewelry and I'm pretty happy with them. They are much sturdier than typical kraft boxes which is great for extra protection when mailing. The only complaint I have is that there are individual stickers with a barcode on the very bottom and it's easy to pull off some of the paper of the box when taking the sticker off. I don't feel that it's nessecary to have stickers on every single box when they come in a pack of 12. I also wished they offered a larger quantity at a reduced price.
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Worth the wait. Had been wanting a Cuttlebug for some time but when I saw the blue one, it was the one I had to have! I love the color and it was worth waiting for. Lots of people cite the Big Shot or other die cut models but I have to say (having occasionally used the others) I'm not sure why. If you have lots of space to leave a big clunky machine out then those others are great. But the Cuttlebug folds up and carries easily. One criticism I had heard was it wasn't sturdy enough, but the clever suction action that happens when you fold the "table" surfaces down holds the machine in place very, very well. And all the machines can use the same embossing folders and die cuts. It's simply a preference (and possibly a storage consideration...or maybe even a color choice? black and pink? I think not!) I LOVE THIS MACHINE!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Product. I love this product and it is the 2nd time I have ordered it. I know this isn't the place to leave Seller feedback but I removed the Seller feedback by mistake and it wouldn't allow me to re-post one so I'm doing it here. Super fast delivery, follow up emails and I was pleasantly surprised to receive a free pdf book by email of Beeswax facts, tips and recipes from Awaken Nature. I also like that they are raising awareness of the dying honeybee population which is a very serious concern. I have used this Beeswax in lip balms, deodorant and lotion bars. It performs very well, it's clean, no odor and it's white so it doesn't tint my products. I am very pleased with it! I have looked at other Beeswax Pellets on Amazon and after reading reviews for other beeswax pellets and information, I just keep coming back to this one because it is certified organic. Will definitely purchase again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazingly effective. I also wish I'd taken a before picture. This chair's leather just dried out and disintegrated in one spot about 4" x 6" and I couldn't find a repair service (that I would trust) in my region. The chair is a particular shade of blue that's not too uncommon, so I took a chance on the MastaPlasta "navy" shade, and it happened to match almost perfectly. Of course, I'm sticking textured plastic onto old, colored leather, so the likelihood of it being invisible is pretty low, but as these photos show, if you're not looking closely, the once-ruined chair looks completely undamaged.
The material is very pliable, and to my surprise, it fitted very well over the pleating on the seat area, including a leather "tie down" loop. I had visions of the edges pulling up within a few days, but it's been weeks now, and the patch just fits better. It stretches just a little, as the leather does, so it has conformed amazingly well to the folds and creases that I could never have forced the patch into. What's more, the adhesive is incredibly strong, and even with the stretch of the cushion there's not a hint of lifting or bleeding goo even at the most exposed edges.
Before purchasing this MastaPlasta patch, I had (stupidly) tried a piece of Gorilla Tape, which is a variation on duct tape that I thought might not "bleed" as much as duct tape, but the adhesive turned out to be even more incredibly goopy, especially with the heat and lateral forces of someone sitting on it. Within a couple of days my error was obvious -- thick, stringy, tacky goo around all the edges. The tape was literally sliding around on a thick bed of tacky glue. It took days of careful brushing and daubing with Goo-Gone to remove the whole ropy mess. After this fiasco, I was reluctant to try another stick-on solution, but the hole was larger now, and the finish on the surrounding leather was even more mangled by the tape adhesive and solvent, so I didn't really have anything to lose -- this wonderful expensive chair was a goner. But this patch completely resurrected the cushion, and the chair is back in service. One photo shows a typical view of the patch -- it's almost invisible at first glance. The other photo is a closeup of one edge, with the light re-positioned to make the patch stand out as much as possible. Note how well the patch clings to the folds and the leather loop-button underneath.
I was lucky the color was such a good match, but the fit and permanence of the patch isn't luck -- this is an amazingly effective product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Blings beautifully in light. The stock picture they use doesn't do justice to how beautiful these sheets really are. I'm a hobby crafter and I used my Silhouette Cameo 2 to cut the glitter vinyl. I used the preset setting for vinyl with a double cut and did reversed weeding, had no issues. I tried them out on my daughters pencile pouch from last year. She wanted to cover some of the scuff marks and it came out beautiful! I love how they sent along some sample card stocks, patterned glitter vinyl and how fast the shipment actually came in. I was scheduled to get it between late July to mid August but actually got them in about 10 days. Despite the paper thin feeling they have they stick very well. I'm very happy with my glitter vinyl!!
*I was given this product at a discounted rate for my open and honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cricut settings for 0.020" (20 mil) sheets. After going through other materials with a 0.007 and 0.014 thickness, I was super happy to find this one since I was looking for a thicker material. It has a very nice thickness, and my Cricut Explore had no problems cutting through it. These are the settings I used (which can be saved under "Manage Custom Materials" on your account):
- Cut Pressure: 325
- Multi-cut: 3x
- Blade Type: Deep-Point Blade
It cuts through in most areas, although you may need to break it a little at other areas to get the whole thing off. No worries however--the plastic is thick enough and the cut is deep enough that it's pretty much like peeling a sticker off a sticker sheet. Alternatively, you could also increase the cut pressure just a tiny bit, but I left it at 325 because there's no damage to the mat or plastic at all on this setting. (I also used the green standard-grip mat, which worked perfectly fine.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Narrow and Tiny! (but good if that's what you want. This is not what I expected but perhaps I should have read the description more carefully. This tape is tiny! See the photo of all ten rolls fitting inside the palm of my hand. I was imagining this to be more like rolls of masking tape and I planned to use it to color code my moving boxes. But it is just too tiny and dainty for that purpose. I think you'd hardly notice a strip of this little tape on a big moving box. It would be better for tiny, detailed scrapbooking or decorating in that way. The tape is a little bit see through but not too bad. It has that "masking tape" marble look and is not a smooth, solid, plastic-y tape that might have more solid, vibrant color. This is - as the description says - a paper tape (think masking). I think it would be good if that's what you're looking for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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