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Amazing stuff. Thermo Morph completely lived up to its description and then some! I bought it to use to make a mount for my iPhone onto a tripod. After heating some water it was ready to go in about a minute (could have been less). The first moments out of the water are the trickiest, it can be a little sticky (and even attempt to stick to the pan that you heat the water in) but it sticks to itself more than anything else so you can just move the main blob around to get things off the sides. You have to move kind of quickly to make your mold as it only sticks to itself in a strong permanent fashion while it remains hot and translucent. It's somewhat pliable for a while after that though. If you're building a larger piece it's possible to mold only a small portion and then dip just the unfinished part of your piece back into hot water to mold the remainder.
The final product is stiff but still a little flexible (depending on the thickness) but pretty much perfect for making something that clips on a phone.
I also stuffed some into my broken dryer knob which other methods had failed to fix. When I let it cool in place before turning it it worked without a hitch (and now I have a working dryer too!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I recommend these scissors for those who require heavy duty, industrial strength scissors for home and office. My two Super Scissors arrived promptly, outstandingly packaged, included vinyl sheaths over the scissors blades, and well manufactured in the USA. I highly recommend these scissors for those who require heavy duty, industrial strength scissors for home (even kitchen if you keep them properly maintained, dry, and oiled) and office! If I use a pair for the kitchen, I will keep them oiled with virgin olive oil before I use them for the first time, and after washing and drying following each use. The packaging is very impressive, and I plan on registering these scissors online for the lifetime warranty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sturdy, stylish and sharp. In this pack of 3 scissors, you get an identical pair of purple, blue and green. They are sturdy, with a nice rubber type grip inside the handle which makes them very comfortable to use. The blades are made of titanium and they open smooth and easily without sticking. They are very well made, and solid. I was looking for new scissors since my trusty pair has gotten very dull. They cut well, and smooth. I cut paper, thin cardboard and plastic and they cut right through all of it with ease.
I am pleased with these. I shouldn't need another pair for many years.
Added 11/8/11:
These are very sharp scissors, and I knew this, but I nicked my pinky finger with them tonight, and it bled instantly. That being said, these are not for children as I just barely touched my finger with the side of the blade. I'm not complaining, I just need to be more careful. I still love them and they are still the best pair of scissors I have owned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Material - Minor Warping. -What I liked: Overall this is a high quality product. The wood seems to be crack-free and knot-free. There is a nice wood grain appearance on it and all the pieces have a uniform color. The thickness of each piece is consistent and was as labelled (1/8"). The sides are also nice and straight, and it is a perfect rectangle matching the 12" x 24" dimensions.
-What I didn't like: The only complaint I have is that two of six sheets were somewhat warped in the middle (see attached photo). This is probably not enough of a problem to be an issue for most people. For people like me who want to use it for laser cutting however, this can make a huge difference.
-Seller Feedback: Woodpeckers sent me several emails telling me when it shipped and asking for feedback upon arrival. It was really great of customer service to reach out in this way and manage product quality. They seem to genuinely care about customer satisfaction.
I will note that I did not contact them for a replacement since I think I can at least fix the warps myself. In their emails Woodpeckers did say that they would offer refunds and replacements if the product does not meet expectations, and, for what it's worth, I believe them. I also do not blame them for the wood warping, as it is thin plywood which can very easily warp in the changing conditions of shipping (e.g. big temperature variations). I would give 4.5 stars if I could.
I will try this product out on the laser cutters soon. If it works well I will definitely order more in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fanastic sculpting compound for just about any project. Let me preface this by saying, I absolutely hate *Regular Sculpey*; it's way too soft and doughy, it sticks to wooden tools, it tends to want to spring back when nudging details, and it's rubbish for modeling detailed miniatures (even at a 10"-12" scale)...
Having said that, aside from being able to bake your sculpt in a consumer-grade oven to harden, *Super Sculpey* is nothing like Regular Sculpey. It has a medium density that can be softened a bit if you work the clay in your hands. When using tools, it feels a lot like carving a wax surface: the clay holds what you add or subtract from the forms, impressions don't "pinch" or "drag" the clay, sharp edges are easy to create without a hassle, and overall the clay feels very controllable.
It feels like a hybrid between moldable wax and plastilina. It can be firm enough to carve, but, if you need to blend new clay into a sculpt, a bit can be softened and used like an epoxy to attach the new part. This method allows a very smooth blend, secure bond, and eventually the softer bit will become more firm again. That's just a method I've found that works best for me, but it isn't necessarily the best or only way; you'll find that the clay is really very intuitive and easy to work with.
One of my favorite things about this compound is that it will always bond to itself. Even if you've baked a piece, you can add new clay to it, bake it again, and it will hold together beautifully. Knowing this, I like to build up certain underlying forms in my sculpt (like bones for example), bake at a fraction of the time to harden these forms just enough to hold their shape. On average I bake pieces like that in a preheated oven for about 5 minutes (max). That gives the clay plenty of stability, and I can still bake it again when I'm finished with the whole sculpt.
Anyway... This is a great sculpting compound for any skill or experience level. I would almost recommend this over any other option for a beginner. This clay is closer to what you want to be using to do quality detailed sculpts. I can't say that about the softer doughy stuff out there. To me, that stuff feels more like a toy to mess around with, whereas with something like Super Sculpey you have a compound that can handle a lot of intricate detailing and still be pliable enough to easily shape forms.
If you're a serious beginner (you haven't sculpted much or ever, but you plan to really dive in and give it a serious shot) then try something like this. You can reuse the clay if you don't bake it, it doesn't harden if you leave it out, it's super easy to work with, and you can bake your best creations to harden and paint them. It's not messy at all either, which can be a good thing for some people.
*Sculpey-Firm (grey) is good as well, and you can mix the two*. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky, but not sticky enough for solid bonding. I did not have much success with this double-sided tape. Even having cleaned all surfaces of the previous adhesive, I could not get a good bond for the screen/digitizer to adhere to the phone mid-frame. I even tried light clamping to help with bonding, but that was not helpful either.
UPDATE 2/22/16: The company stands by it's commitment to customer service, making sure that satisfaction is guaranteed, even while aware that I had written an unfavorable review. They offered several choices to make good on my experience and it is for this reason that I've updated my rating to 3 stars for the exceptional customer service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good buy, but word to the wise. So I hate to give this only 4 out of 5 stars, but I think a big drawback is that... when you flip the punch over... you can't exactly tell where your paper begins and ends to line it up. I keep wasting paper because I think I have enough paper in the punch, but inevitable a portion of the wings are missing. So line up more paper than you think.
And when using the "dual" setting... keep squeezing... hard... it took me a few times to get it... and it's requires substantially greater pressure than most other Martha Stewart punches.
So I love that it's a two-fer. I love the size. I love that the butterflies are layered. But the combo of the squeeze difficulty combined with not being able to line up the paper easily deducts one star. But I still like it... a lot! I'd buy it again, even knowing the shortcomings! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pros and Cons of Moss Green and Chartreuse. Pros:
This moss will last a LONG time without much attention.
The 8oz bag goes a long way and gives you a decent amount of moss. 2 oz bag would work great for medium/small terrariums.
Additionally ordered the Chartreuse because it was half off - this color was as pictured, with limited brown areas.
Cons:
Sticks and debris
Initially ordered the Moss Green color (pictured). Was more yellowish than the picture provided by seller.
Large areas of brown moss in the bag toward the bottom/underneath what is pictured.
Overall Suggestion: It's worth your money if you buy any of the mosses that are dyed vibrant or darker hues (Fuchsia, Purple, Red, Forest Green, Royal Blue, obviously Brown etc). If you're going for more natural or lighter hues (Moss Green, Natural, Dusty Rose, Mango etc), you run the risk of visible brown moss. I got lucky with the amount of brown in my Chartreuse bag, but the few small areas that were brown were noticeable. I still would like to recommend the Chartreuse as I was overall happy with the quality, but can't guarantee there won't be more/less brown in your bag - just that it will obviously be visible on some colors more than others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Value for the Exceptional Variety of Decorative Tapes. This is a really fun mixed lot of decorative tapes. The tape itself is unlike real washi tape it's more plastic than paper, like a cross between electrical tape (except this isn't stetchy at all) and non-removable scotch tape (except these are very shiny/glossy with opaque designs and I am unable to tear it, I have to use scissors).
Each roll came with a unique pattern or design and they were all uniform in width (and likely length too, however I didn't measure each one). I paid $10 for the case of 60 and didn't have high expectations. When I received these, I first noticed the wide variety of colors and designs, everything from skulls to lace patterns to comic book type designs. Some I absolutely adored, and some I wasn't fond of until I ended up using it.
I want to say I was disappointed by how short and thin each roll of tape was, but I expected that. My main interest in this purchase was to have a variety of patterns, themes, color schemes, and designs to choose from and I found that with this set. I will say that I wish there was more, but I feel this was a great value and it provided me with a huge selection; even my 10 year old son and 65 year old mother ended up finding a purpose for some that they liked. My mother covered her cell phone case in a matching floral design and my son used different designs to tape his travel book light back together after accidentally breaking it.
I used it mostly to decorate planner pages and add some fun and playfulness to everyday things like sealing an envelope closed or wrapping a piece around long, rolled up cords or to designate different keys, etc.
Even though there didn't seem to much on each roll initially, after having used it for some time on various projects and crafts, I've been pleasantly surprised by how long alot of it has lasted!
A quick note- this tape is smaller in width than Scotch tape, the shiny/slick surface makes it very difficult, near impossible to write on it or to use it as a label, it is sometimes a bit challenging to use longer lengths of it as it wants to sort of roll up and stick to itself, and lastly, it is not easily repositionable and its likely to tear or peel off any sort of paper is it stuck to. While those things didn't bother me for use in my projects, I thought it'd be worth mentioning to inform anyone considering these decorative tapes for use in their own specific projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
nice packaging. I liked the sleek, solid tin and the assortment of colors but I should have heeded the reviews who noted the colors didn't transfer well.
If you are using these paints and want bold/dark colors, you either have to paint a layer, let dry, then paint again and add layers (which can destroy the paper) or seriously SCRUB the paintbrush onto the cake of watercolor (which will instantly destroy the tip of most paint brushes).
Struck with a recent, sudden urge to watercolor (blame it on a gift of the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Pentel-Arts-Aquash-Water-Brush-FRHMBP/dp/B0027A5J8O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush, (FRHMBP)</a>- it makes watercoloring just as easy & clean as using pens or markers) I'd picked up <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Crayola-Washable-Watercolors/dp/B000HHKAE2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Crayola Washable Watercolors</a> at a big box store and a few days later ordered this Art Alternatives set, hoping they'd be quality suitable for a bit more serious art. They weren't- I keep finding myself going back to the crayolas and only using this set to retint the crayola primary colors that aren't quite true primaries.
Bottom line: if the depth of color and ease of use is less than a children's set of watercolors, and the price is exponentially more, this is a product to PASS on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dries durable and fast, but did not meet the needs on the project it was purchased for. I purchased two bags of this stuff for a costume project; I wanted to make some pieces out of something durable and light-weight, but that would also be something I could sculpt and sand and paint and all that. I intended to use it on a hoop to suspend from the back of the costume and a pair of horns and a mask.
First of all, I'll just come out with it: this stuff didn't do what I wanted it to. In fact, all the pieces I made with it were unsatisfactory and are now rejects sitting in a pile and I've since redone all the pieces with other materials.
But, before I list all the reasons this didn't work for me, I'll list the positives!
The texture is smoother than other paper-pulp based modeling compounds that you get in a powder form and mix with water; its not 100% lump free, but it is smoother than CelluClay, for example.
It dries very fast! The more of the compound a project has, the longer it takes to be 100% dry due to thickness, but very quickly does it go from being soft and sticky to solidified enough that you cant really mold it into a new shape so much as you can just manipulate it a little. It actually gets warm from a chemical reaction, which is probably why it dries faster than modeling goo thats just powdered glue and paper, a medium that can take many, many days to be 100% dry, whereas this is typically all dry within a day, if not sooner.
It can be put into an oven at 200 degrees F for a few hours to dry it out even faster if you're pressed for time or feel like you've created something very thick that needs that extra help to go totally solid down to the middle.
When its fully dry, its very hard and durable. In fact, when I had to get it off of an armature I wanted to reuse, I had to smash it against the edge of my stone steps several times to break it apart. As long as a piece isn't too small/thin, it could probably handle being dropped and bunch--at least more so than a clay you have to fire.
It sands down beautifully (though if you don't smooth it and fill in any dents/holes before it dries, this can be a process of smoothing, adding a little more compound to the concave areas, and then sanding again, so I recommend a little handheld power sander!)
It holds paint very nicely (Also, I did not attempt to color this stuff with paint beforehand; I painted on top of it when totally dry, so I can't say if it the white modeling compound can be colored beforehand or if this will do something bad to it, like stop the chemical reaction that makes it dry so fast).
It smears onto armatures pretty well and can be smoothed with water (which I'll discuss a bit more later).
It has sort of a fruity smell to it; its not that bad! Better than a chemical or glue-like smell.
Theres a lot of product in the bag for $6 (the price I bought it at and the price its listed for at the time of this review) compared to some other brands that are more expensive for far less.
It's a very bright white color, which helps if you want to paint it--the lighter background means a thinner paint and less coats can be used to achieve a good color payoff.
Since it does tend to dry so fast, it probably is much less likely to grow mold or mildew than lots of other powder modeling compounds like instant paper mache because it doesn't stay moist for very long, though I would still take precautions to keep it in a dry, clean area so as to avoid any spores taking root and generally treat this stuff as something to not get damp later on if possible.
The biggest issue I had with this modeling stuff is that it's very hard to sculpt with and it's a huge mess that sticks to everything and is very hard to work with overall.
When you mix this stuff, it turns more into a sticky, gooey paste or dough, rather than a true clay, so I definitely understand why this stuff calls itself a "modeling compound" and not a sculpting medium or clay. I work with lots of different clays from polymer to paper clay to natural earth clay to paper clay and this stuff feels much more like lumpy cookie dough than a clay that can be manipulated to hold fine details and shapes; it's much too soft and sticky to do more than maybe hold the shape of a ball. And it was a MESS. The messiest medium I've worked with in a long time. It stuck to my hands, to my gloves, to the table, to the container I mixed it in, to anything I happened to touch with my hands or bump the wet compound against, and it was difficult to smooth without using lots of water, which made it turn extra runny and soft and even harder to sculpt. Adding water just kept it from sticking so heavily to everything and leaving little stuck up sections that would dry into prickly little spikes (which, if you want that texture is good, but normally smoother finish is desired, right?). It was a constant battle between being too wet or too dry; I tried so many ratios of water and powder and I even tried to change the method by which I mixed it---adding powder to the water slowly, adding water to the powder slowly, adding all the water and all the powder, but it seemed nothing really helped make it the ideal consistency for sculpting. The method only change how lumpy it was.
This stuff isn't so much something you mix up to sculpt like it's a hunk of dense, wet clay or modeling magic or baking clay so much as it's something you mix up to apply onto a skeleton of a piece, something made of wire or tin foil or cardboard, like adding plaster that just has a more structure to it than straight-up plaster would (since paper pulp is added in). It worked much better when I applied it over something, rather than trying to make an object completely out of it, but even then, the project often looked so lumpy and uneven and required so much sanding that I wasn't happy with the look whatsoever no matter what I tried. It also began to get very heavy very fast for costume pieces that were intended on being attached to harnesses. So while projects CAN be lightweight, it's not hard for them to also begin to get heavy. Not as heavy as like an earth or oil based clay, mind you, but still heavier than the paper clays that come moist and ready to use in sealed packages.
Overall, I had much better luck trying to make pieces that required any kind of detail or actual sculpting out of smooth paper clay like hearty, mermaid puffy, etc. which while more expensive for less product is far less messy and far better at being truly manipulable to how you want it to look and perform.
So just to list the negatives:
Messy; it sticks to everything so wear disposable gloves and project your work area! Have a covered area to set it while it dries and maybe even work outside near a hose so clean up is quick and easy. Clean up is easiest before this stuff hardens.
Doesnt really take on a proper clay texture so sculpting a glob of the stuff is very hard--think the texture of gooey chocolate chip cookie dough you have to plop down on a baking tray, rather than a sugar cookie dough you can mold and sculpt and add details to.
Pretty much requires an armature to be made into anything but a lump; be prepared to use til foil and wire and plaster cloth and cardboard and whatever else to make a skeleton to give it structure and shape.
Doesnt hold onto fine detail work well at all; there's a brief period between wet and dry that would allow you to press like a metal tool or stamp into it, but it's hard to find that sweet spot and I didn't test this extensively, so I wouldn't could on it being able to be decorated in this way.
Hard to strike the right balance of water and clay
Mixing must be done pretty quickly to get the maximum amount of sculpting time allowed before it begins to dry itself out and crack and crumble.
Usually dries very rough, even if you mist it and try to smooth it, generally requires sanding unless rough look is desired
Can clog drains if washed off in the sink so be very, very careful about washing this stuff off! It remains chunky from the paper pulp and it does not agree with drains. I clogged my bathroom sink twice and my kitchen sink once trying to deal with it. I suggest gettin a mesh guard to cover the drain so all the hunks of paper pulp get caught and can be thrown in the trash.
Will likely ruin any container its mixed in unless its IMMEDIATELY washed after mixing (I ruined a bowl and had to buy a cheap plastic bucket for this stuff specifically), like once you have your lump of clay, rinse it out very well. If it dries on there, there's a good chance it'll stay stuck. On some surfaces when it was dried it popped off very cleanly, but most things, I've found, it wants to hang on and can only be removed with lots of soaking and chipping away at it.
Can crack during the drying process
Probably needs to be sealed to remain moisture proof; whether with paint or an acrylic sealer or something.
The powder itself is very prone to making clouds when poured, so I'd be careful so as to avoid breathing in a big puff of it. I don't believe this stuff is toxic, but that doesn't mean it's good or pleasant to suck in a bunch of paper pulp and glue particles.
Overall, I would say that this does very well for a product if you're just slathering it over something, but trying to use this as a clay in the same way you'd use polymer/baking clay or pottery clay is a bad idea and will not easily yield the kind of results you get from mediums like that. I do prefer this over CelluClay for the task of "applying a lightweight layer that'll dry hard onto an existing thing" and think for that this works very well. But if you thought this would be akin to mixing up a batch of Crayola modeling magic, then you sorely mistaken.
That's why it gets 3 stars; it's okay for what it is, but it's not what I wanted/needed and there are a lot of downsides to it that make me want to not consider using this for any project in the future if I can help it. The mess is just really extreme and the work required to turn it into anything but the shape of a glob is not worth it to me. I personally would rather pay more for smooth hearty paper clay or something; I'd end up wasting far less anyway from having it stick to everything or dry out super fast.
Others might be able to use this stuff more effectively though for other projects! I tried to creature costumes pieces, and that didn't turn out well, but perhaps sculptures or dioramas or smaller things would be things this stuff is more suited for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for Personalized Baby Blocks. These blocks were great to make a personalized set for my granddaughter. I did them by hand using stickers, kid's paint, and Mod-Podge, all kid-safe. They were the perfect size, arrived on time and were in excellent shape. I actually received a few extra. I searched quite a few places and these seemed to be the best fit. They are well made, sanded (only a couple of corners needed a little extra sanding). If you are doing them by yourself make sure you give yourself plenty of time. I made these prior to my daughter's baby shower to have guests sign them. So worth the time and energy to have a personalized set and my daughter was thrilled to get them! Highly recommend them if you plan to make your own set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
just buy this one, read the instructions . its made by Glastar, you won't find better quality. Hey there fellow stained glass artist. Read this it will help u make a decision. I started off as a production cutter for picture frames, aka nothing but squares. For that the company I worked for got me the exquisite "C.R.Laurence production " t square cutter. Wichita uses a wheel system that clings to the edge of the glass if u have 159$/290$ to spend. GET THAT. BUT FOR 30$, THIS IS THE BEST AVAILABLE. Just read the instructions and build the proper jig. You tube has a Visio explaning it . As long as u follow instructions and built it right this tool will be a.staple . Not to mention it cuts cur les as well . As an experienced professional, this Glastar one is the best , BUY THIS ONE. shipping was fast and free. I am not affiliated with any company, just an everyday customer trying to help ppl but the right tools . To make a good product u need.the right.tools . And this is a necessary one . To be able to repeat exact strips easily is pricless. Hope this helped. P.s., GLASTAR ALMOST ALWAYS HAS THE BEST PRODUCTS | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
What's the Fuss all about . I tried these scissors and had to return them ... well, exchange them (at my local jo ann) ... they are really uncomfortable to use. The blades are much thicker than they appear and don't seem like embroidery scissors to me. Besides that, I bought them, against my better judgement, at full price (maybe that's why I didn't like them :).. I took them back two days later when I found out my local store was having a 50% off sale on scissors (and other stuff) and got the 5" knife edge pair ... eh, still not real impressed, but do like them better. They are like mini-duckbills. Still they are awkward feeling in my hand.
Generally speaking, I wouldn't recommend these scissors. If you can get to target, go to the scrapbooking section and get a pair of pink or yellow ones they have. You want to talk SHARP scissors and FINE POINTS ... and CHEAP. I have two pair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must for all jewelry crafters. I keep a lot of different adhesives on my shelf for various applications and one I always have is E-6000. There is absolutely no substitute in various jewelry making or repairing situations. It comes out and dries completely clear and slightly flexible so reapplying that dropped pearl or rhinestone is a permanent fix with this stuff. Its great at providing a bond between two non-porous surfaces, not so useful for anything even slightly porous (paper, fabric, wood etc.) My only issue with this great stuff is the cap/closure. It does tend to ooze out and the cap/threads get goopy. Once that dries, you will never ever get the cap off again. So keep the oozing under control, wipe the threads and you should be OK. [you can still save the contents even so--if the cap is stuck and there is still a good amount of glue left in the tube, I simply poke a small hole in through the side of the tube with a pin and squeeze out a few drops of what I need. This hole will be self-healing and the E-6000 sets up again so you can eke a few more usages out of your tube.] | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comparing Temptooth and I M, Billy Bob's. Update***IM Morph better product and more reasonably priced of all.. have used a few months for tooth and can now attest pretty good.
I am writing on those who use this product for temporary tooth use. I have used both Temp tooth and Billy Bob's fake tooth beads. These two products are virtually the same however Temptooth is more reliable. This product is okay but definitely different in some respects. I found it very hard to work with.... seemed to harden faster and much more difficult to mold. After completing a fill in tooth it looked okay. I know Temptooth costs a lot but I would try that first but if can't afford this product will suffice .....with practice. With all these products after a few days the tooth changes to a gross color....usually yellow ....I don't see many comments on this.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This wax is wonderful and it works really well if your just getting . This wax is wonderful and it works really well if your just getting into making candles such as myself. I heat it to 160 (to add my wax dye) and then let it cool to about 90-100 to pour. I use hemp for my wick in 16 oz (pint size) 3 inch diameter ball mason jars (cut two pieces of hemp wick and twist together with metal sustainer tabs). Pouring slowly really makes a difference along with having the wick secured and held tightly in place as the wax solidifies. Dont waste your time or money on pre made and tabbed wick, they aren't the better option.
With that said, im really dissapointed that i purchased this less than 2 weeks ago with prime shipping and it is no longer available for prime and two day shipping is 50+ dollars. Hollidays or not, that is absolutely ridiculous. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, consistently produces great PomPoms. These little devices make it so easy to create consistent pompoms. Yes, I know and have tried the other methods (the plastic bits you have to hold together, the home made card boards that have to be recreated after a few uses. These work great! I do wish there were more ideas included or a web site with details on best weights for yarns to use (learned the hard way -such a waste). And, crafters, how about some ideas on how to attach the PomPoms with different methods? Of course, none of this is relevant to the actual PomPom Maker.... just a suggestion for the manufacturer.
I have used these for some time and often have other crafter ask where I got them. If you buy them, I recommend keeping them in the original packaging. Easier to store and know the sizes that way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great. I have never worked with candles before. I have several candles, where the wick had become unusable, with half the candle left. I was looking to save the rest of my candles. I purchased these and inserted them into the old candles, by using a screwdriver to make a hole, and then pressing on the metal base, to get the wick to the bottom. I then filled in wax around the dug holes and trimmed the wick. I heated a pot of water, and put the candles in the water, to get the wax to melt and fill the holes in some more. After all of this, I lit the candles. In all of candles the wick burned fine, melting wax around it, further filling in the wicks' hole. The wick is not bothered by wax around it and continues to burn, as it should, making me happy. I will be able to use all of my candles, all the way to the bottom now!
I often depend on others leaving honest reviews when I need to order a new item. I find that one of the most difficult things about ordering online is that I cant hold or touch the products before buying them. So, I love reviews from others who have touched, inspected, and used the item Im thinking about purchasing. I strive for the same in leaving reviews for others to leave a review that will help others make an informed decision (never to inflate the product's quality). I received this item at a discount or gratis from the manufacturer or a seller to objectively test and review it, but received no payment and have no obligation to offer anything other than my real opinion based on my experience. Amazon's "Verified Purchase" indicator shows that this review matches an actual product ordered and delivered from Amazon. If you have found this review helpful, Id love if youd indicate that below. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked really well for quilting so I didn't have to pin. I used this to spray on the side of a quilt and the quilt backing with a sandwich of batting next to the adhesive. It was then so easy to quilt it all together with nothing slipping and I didn't have to pre-baste or use hundreds of pins to hold it together. One can was enough for 1 king sized quilt + 1 queen size quilt with a smidge leftover. It is just so expensive though.
UPDATE: I had just a small amount left in the can after done quilting for the season and saved it hoping to get the last few sprays out -- well it does not keep well and sprayed out in long pieces of sticky stuff so had to toss it. Advice is to use up the can and forget about any leftovers. Still thrilled with product but not the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too bad "0" stars isn't an option. This paper punch is absolute junk. Mine did not have a guide, so I could not line the holes up from one page to the next (and trust me, you won't be punching more than 1 or 2 pages at a time)and when I tried to actually use it to punch a hole in a piece of paper, it would not release the paper! So I had to rip it in order to get the paper out. The recipes I had tried to punch the holes in are now ruined. Too bad I can't charge the crummy company that sold this piece of junk for MY loss!
Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $15 to get a punch that works! What a waste of my time and money!
Oh, by the way, since this junk came in one of those plastic shrink wrapped things that will give you a flippin' mortal wound if you try to open them without a machete, instead of trying to return it for the $7.00 I paid for it, I threw it in the garbage. Thanks for NOTHING!
I ordered another heavy duty paper punch that has excellent ratings and have moved on. Please, don't be like me! I read the reviews and only used the most recent "good" review to base my purchase on. I should have known better! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Identity Crisis? In Real Life This is More of a Khaki Flavored Gold vs. Yellow Gold (or Gold Gold. I thought I was getting a really good deal at 6 rolls/pack for $10. It still is a good deal, but the color is not as gold as I thought it would be (from looking from the pictures) - which is part of the risk of buying things from the Internet. So now I have lots of khaki based washi. I have more vibrant washi colors so it makes it hard to combine, but I have used this as a base for some washi and have washi'd over this washi leaving peek-a-boo strips (washi'ing over washi is kind of redundant). I'll find other uses for it and have used this in lieu of regular, clear Scotch tape for packages and posters and such.
Also, this doesn't feel like typical washi, it has a Scotch tape feel and texture to it, which means it isn't as forgiving or re-positionable like other types of washi. Think colored Scotch tape - when you use regular Scotch tape and have to re-position it, it normally brings some of the paper or cardboard with it. Decorative paper tape is usually re-positionable, which is what I think of when I tihink of washi.
If the color was more true to gold, I would have given it another star. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
MAJOR modifications and I give it 3 stars. I wanted to make my own, but i figured for the price, I'd give it a try. I ended up going down to Lowes and buying some 1x2's in order to modify it to work for me.
Firstly, I'm tall, 5'10" and this thing was too short as is. I had to add height by changing out the top 3 crane pieces in the neck. I added rubber shelf liner to the two pieces that hold your scroll or frame, as mine kept sliding down on me and rolling the material back out. I also added metal toothed grommets between the wood pieces for better bite as I lock it in place. And I changed out the thumb screws, using the black ones for places that I commonly unscrew and used the regular metal wing nuts for places that wouldn't get as much action.
I now use it 1/8 of the time. So it wasn't exactly $30 wasted...but I would make my own next time for sure. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solved a long running problem for us. My husband has a shop with an office behind our house. It is a metal building with a stone faade which means his cell phone doesn't work inside the building. I had been searching for a way to let him know I needed him at the house without having to yell or walk down there to get him. I had my doubts about this product when I ordered it but it claimed to have the longest range I'd seen on similar items. We received the item and he paired them. He plugged one in near his desk in the office and mounted one near the overhead doors in the shop and came back to give me the transmitter. I tested it from the back porch and it worked perfectly. I then tested it from inside the house near a window and both receivers rang. Both of these locations are free of obstructions between the house and the shop. I then tried it standing near the bar at the kitchen in the house (not direct line of sight) and was thrilled when he reported that both rang exactly as we wanted. My previous method was using a claxon horn which could be heard throughout the neighborhood, or walking down to the shop to get him. Walking down is a problem if I'm in the middle of cooking. This solution is perfect for our needs.
The only negatives we see are that the instructions are not very clear, it is easy to figure out what to do, but to some the lack of clear instruction could be problematic, and the battery in the transmitter is behind the circuit board which means it will be very difficult to change. This design issue should be looked into.
It says it has a 1000 ft range which I can't confirm, but it certainly works well between our house and shop so I know it is very strong at 100 feet, which makes it perfect for our situation. I highly recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Light, easy to use, and made in the USA. I received my bags about a week ago, and I love them!
My favorite things are how light they are, and that it is no problem to read the code on the fruit through the bag. A cashier commented on them when I was checking out the other day, and thought they were very cool. I was only the second customer she has ever seen with reusable produce bags, and I was happy to tell her all about them.
I also love how they store compactly away. I can easily stuff them in my pocket, which means I'm more likely to have them on me and ready when I get to the store (100% so far). I am traveling to Morocco in a couple of weeks, and plan to take at least a couple of them along to help keep my bag organized and certain items like plug adapters, toiletries, etc. readily accessible.
Finally, I do like that these bags are actually made in the US (Delaware). Just a personal thing. I will be telling everyone who will listen about these bags! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a very useful tool. I have a plug in glue gun . This is a very useful tool. I have a plug in glue gun which is good for working by a desk, but not practical if you want to be mobile. Later on I purchased a butane powered glue gun which is also good, but you have to keep refilling it with butane. The Surebond cordless glue gun is the best of both worlds. You could run it on a Ryobi 18 volt rechargeable battery (no butane to buy), and could be mobile while you work. This is something which Ryobi should have added to their list of One Plus tools. It's capable of running hot enough to be used outdoors without a problem. Standard glue sticks as well as long industrial glue sticks work well in this tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are possibly the worst scissors ever made. These 'scissors' don't deserve one star - where's the zero option? These are possibly the worst scissors ever made! Titanium? It sounded like a good idea - it wasn't! If I were stuck inside a plastic bag with nothing but a pair of these I'd probably die! Terrible terrible product! All five of them. At first I thought it was only one - tried the rest with the same results. I don't use scissors to cut heavy materials - just the normal packaging you find in the kitchen - I'm not cutting chicken wings or anything like that. These scissors can't even cut open a bag of beans!!!
I was seduced by the idea of getting FIVE in a package. I should have known! They don't cut through normal kitchen type packaging like my very old (and now broken) Fiskars scissors do. Seems like the closer the material I'm trying to cut are to the fulcrum point (the hinges) of the scissors the worse the cutting action is. These are almost useless as kitchen scissors and I can't think of one good thing to say about these. On plastic and paper alike these scissors gnaw it's way through the packaging. A simple bag of beans is a tough task for these to cut a corner of the plastic bag. I'm probably going to toss these out and start over. And I'll be buying Fiskars<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-8-Inch-The-Original-Orange-Handled-Scissors/dp/B00006IFN9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 8 Inch The Original Orange-Handled Scissors</a>. I had two of these - the 8" finally broke one plastic handle - the 6" are still in good working order. I've had these Fiskars for over 20 years and the 6" are still sharper than these 'Best Titanium Scissors' by a mile.
Live and learn eh? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the medium blend I was hoping for. The FedEx guy handed the box in winter so it was really cold. Being anxious to check it out, I opened up the package and pushed my finger into the clay. I was immediately bummed out to find it softer than the original SS (even as cold as it was). I grabbed some other clay to compare and confirm... yep super soft, not medium...dang. So is there any use for the medium? Yes...yes there are. I find that having the clay being grey shows me fingerprints and fingernail nicks easier so I correct them before baking. Also, painting over the mid-toned grey is easier for darker colors. However, I doubt I will order anymore. JustAddEffort.com | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than other products. I've gotten two sculpting sets, one was from Sculpey and the other was this one. I am disappointed to say that I actually like this set much better than the Sculpey set. The Sculpey set was made out of a rubber like material and after a few uses with the tools, I could no longer get the clay residue off. (At some point I gave up.)
These (being metal) are so much easier to both clean, also to work with. The rubber was just sticking to the clay (sculpey brand mind you), making it hard to work with. The metal doesn't have that problem, plus I have more variety at a cheaper price. I paid nearly double for the Sculpey tools which only came with five different tools.
So in all, I'd suggest buying this set instead of the Sculpey brand, for the quality, selection, and price. (I'd also suggest buying a Nail Art Dotting Pen Tool set with varying sizes, this helps get some good detail in and you can use them for painting also.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great tool for removing paper cuts from die templates. Great tool that helps to speed up the release of trimmings left in die templates. Before getting this tool, I used an embroidery needle (with a blunt point) stuck in a Champagne cork to push through the holes in the template and remove the paper. This tool is of course better as the point fits the template holes more accurately. I find the long handle maybe too long and not as easy to handle as my Champagne cork "handle", but that's a personal preference... The little brush is handy too, especially for those who use parchment under their paper. I don't, so the brush is marginally useful to me, but it's a great tool nonetheless. The little spatula included in the packet is OK too--but it should be used carefully as slim paper may tear when lifted away from the template. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A very expensive paperweight. This punch is an incredible idea, and with some design adjustments, it will be invaluable to scrapbookers. I generally love most products made by We R Memory Keepers, but this one is a major disappointment. The magnet is too strong. It is impossible to adjust your paper or photo after the magnet has been attached. Your paper or photo needs to be large enough to cover the four pins that help maintain tautness for a clean cut. In my experience, most photos end up with a frayed side anyway -- I hardly ever get a clean cut. You have to use a whole lot of force to get the punch through most items. I have to put the punch on my desk, stand up, and press down with two hands (elbows locked) using my whole body to push down fast and hard. Technically, it does work, but with most of my photos ruined after punching, I don't use it for that... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Customer service is good but so far product is not. I used this sharpener on four pairs of scissors and the results were quite varied. On one pair of 3 inch scissors (Quill brand), the edges came out razor sharp. On one pair of original Friskar scissors with 4 inch blades, the back half of the blades are sharp but the front half are not.
On one pair of cheap multipurpose scissors with 4 inch titanium blades, the edges are very sharp but an identical pair failed to sharpen at all.
I made sure to clean all blades before sharpening so I would not leave any sticky adhesive that might be on the blades on the sharpener.
I am mystified (and disappointed) with such mixed results. I contacted the company and they are sending me another sharpener in case the stones are defective. Customer service is good but so far product is not. I will update review when I try the replacement sharpener. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginner, cost efficiency or backup pair. Item shipped quickly and arrived with a few other products. All stitching chisels were wrapped together in a small cardboard box with plastic wrap. I did not take a picture of the box since I was excited about getting them and went right at it. These are not professional chisels by any means, they are however made decently and appear that they will get the job done. Flicking or tapping the tips against metal one can hear a very high pitched tone which typically indicates a fragile metal. I would use caution and care while using these. There are also horizontal lines indicating the stitching prong area was carved out by a material removal method. Several were left magnetized from the process. I tested each chisel out and ran a test stitch. Attached are the pics. The offset/stitching being out of alignment halfway through was my fault, not the tool. I used 1.1 Ritza Tiger thread on a 10-12oz veg tanned leather. These threaded nicely and clean. The hole pattern was nice, not comparable to pro series diamond stitching prongs but better than the standard cheapo chisels which leave larger and more square holes. I am considering taking a blow torch to the tips and hardening them by dropping them into a small pan of oil. Once this is done, they may very well last a long time. Quality is about what I expected. Should they fail on me or have issues I will modify this review. For now, definitely worth it for the begging, cost efficient leather worker or as a backup. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A little spritz will do you. This is about what you'd pay with a coupon at our local national fabric chain.
The product comes out tacky, not wet like other basting sprays. A tiny amount will go a long way. Too much will gum up a machine and it does take a really good washing to wash it off. I mostly use it on the back of embroidery projects where it will be inside a garment or sewn inside a blanket, so it doesn't really matter if it stays a little sticky through a couple of washes. If you're going to use this on top of a project, be prepared to launder it really well before it's presentable.
I've tried other sprays, but come back to this one time and again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dont buy this. If I could I would give this wax negative or no stars. When the wax is hardening, it becomes grainy and then once it's completely "hardened" it's way too shiny and the amount of frosting is ridiculous. I used quotes around hardened because anywhere the wax frosts, it's extremely brittle and if you push on it, holes are created. I want my money back on this wax, but unfortunately, since I used 3 out of the 10 pounds before I noticed these awful outcomes, I don't believe they will give me my money back.
Stay away! Don't buy this! If you are an experienced candle maker like me, you will be furious, disappointed, and horrified that this would even be considered for candle making.
This doesn't even include the awful smell of the wax chips and the unprofessional "natural soy" label. I do not believe this wax is natural, or certified. Stay Away! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great selection of quality, made in USA face paint colors. My daughter is exceedingly happy with the face paints! She now asks me all
of the time to get her dolled up with face designs in colors that match her
outfits! She also enjoys painting her cosmology head lady (don't ask what
those things are called). I myself appreciate the quality of the paint and
how well it lays down, with nice, vibrant colors and good opacity. Needless
to say, her mom loves the fact that the paints are vegan, fair trade,
organic, BPA-free, CARB compliant, made in USA, and all of that type of
stuff.
If there is one request that I have is that the white and black colors included in the kit be doubled up in quantity, as they are used so frequently that they'll be gone long before the other colors are depleted. Alternatively, the white and black could be sold separately in bulk?
One more thing, customer service with this company is great! Keep it up! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product once you get the hang of it. Cheaper at Amazon than at Lowe's. Amazon's price beat Lowe's and the date on it was two month's old as opposed to Lowe's product that was a year old. This is a really tricky product. If you have a problem I can guarantee it is you and not the product. I didn't get this right until my third pour. Although I followed the directions on mixing I wasn't using enough. The trick is to over pour. It's better if you don't overwork it by spreading it out to the edges too many times. It self levels so don't try to make it level. Just push it over to the outer edges and let drip over on it's own. The best way to get the bubbles out is to immediately grab your heat gun and wave it back and forth about 4-6 inches above the surface. You will see them disappear before your eyes. Keep doing this until all of the bubbles disappear and then leave it alone. With rubber gloves on you can wipe along the edges to smooth out the drips or sand afterwards. Make sure you close your air vents and keep pets away. Keep the door closed for at least eight hours so absolutely no air is moving any dust around or pet hair or they will be a permanent addition to the finish. This stuff is very very messy so wear rubber gloves and have acetone handy. Heat gun is a must. Blowing on it is not good enough and a blower dryer moves it around too much. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perhaps it was me and not the product ... . I had the most difficult time I have ever had with a decal product in using this one. The transfer did not easily release from the backing (very, very difficult), and the transfer itself was very, very fragile - it easily stretched and distorted. I am a reasonably patient person, and I handled the materials with respect - tried different soak times, different water temperatures - whew! I am so glad this is behind me - I used the images on porcelain castings and glass, and once off the backing, the material worked reasonably well in placement and adhering. IN DEFENSE OF THIS PRODUCT, the image quality is excellent, marvelous, wonderful. I cannot recommend this product and definitely will not buy it ever again. On the other hand, if you enjoy a challenge, buy this stuff. What should take minutes takes hours. I am a professional artist and just didn't get anything out of working with a product that slowed me down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Labor intensive, expensive and damaging. I have pictures from a scrapbook I want to save, but not the pages they were glued to. The first few pictures went well, but it was clear I wouldn't have enough to do what I needed, so I ordered 2 more bottles. I should have waited, because it went downhill fast. First issue was the amount I had to use on each picture. Perhaps it was because they were glued with a photo-safe glue stick and/or to paper, but the pictures wouldn't budge without being doused. Next issue was the width of the tool used to distribute the liquid. It's wide, and you have to get it all the way under the picture while pulling it off. This caused my 4x6 photos to crease on the top and curl from being soaked. I used micro spatulas, a Scotty tool, dental floss, etc to try and assist the un-du to flow without needing to be under the picture with the same result. Common sense would have you giving the un-du a few seconds to work, but you need to work quick since it evaporates and adheres back almost immediately. The lower the bottle gets, the more you have to tip it to flow, and is difficult to do without wetting the front of your picture. Which seems to be ok. Once off, every picture I did was curled or bent. It didn't remove the glue or bits of paper from the back, even after wetting a paper towel and gently rolling it off. I was able to get 41 pictures off with 1 bottle. I'm doing a poor job describing all the processes I used and the results and the pictures won't be much more helpful. Their website has a video tutorial using un-du on a magnetic photo album on smaller pictures and doesn't show the condition they end up in. For me, un-du wasn't worth the money, time, and damage to my pictures. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bad description, good product. I've been quilling ever since my Grandmother taught me 30 years ago. Back then, I used a draftsman's "circle" template that my uncle glued to a cardboard backing. It worked great for a long time...only requiring occasional replacement of the cardboard.
It wasn't until a few years ago I realized the fancy "quilling boards" were no longer "too expensive" for this cheap crafter. I bought one of these boards...and the quill tool...and think it's a fantastic way to start quilling. Glue doesn't stick easily to the foam stuff...so I've dispensed with using waxed paper to back the rear of the board for assembly. And, it doesn't warp like my cork board from "other quilling board store" has. And the flared base on the tool makes the kit completely worth it. I learned rolling my paper on round toothpicks. The quilling tool is HIGH TECH baby! And the flared base is nice for paper flower making.
NO. It's not really a three piece set...unless you count the bi-lingual instructions included as a "piece." What it is...is an inexpensive quilling board. I recently bought four more of them for a class I'm teaching...and don't have to feel bad if one of my new student's kills one. Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Arrived quickly to be used on very limited number of things. a little envelope arrived , no tracking number , just a small envelope with one 4X3 in its size containing 255 not 325 tiny red plastic stones. So I'm disappointed, cheated and still - I will give a 3 star rating due to the prompt arrival . As far as their functionality, most of them appeared to remain on skin , upon initial placing of sticking it to the skin ( as per usage I purchased them for ). But upon its sticking to the skin well, at first, within a few minutes, they seem to fall pff ... one by one. So as far as advertising it for the skin usage ( for this of you who are face artists) , it's a no- go. And since they are all way too small to use glue underneath it's base, using any kind of glue will be extremely messy and unappealing. So stick to using it on paper . Lastly, it won't adhere to glass for very long. So beware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superb quality-- couldn't be happier with it. I can't say enough good things about this hole punch! In our office, we use three-ring binders all the time, so I use this hole punch nearly every day. I felt wasteful purchasing this hole punch after having purchased a heavy-duty Swingline hole punch only a year before. But I couldn't be happier with the CARL. It's important to not that this model only works for 8-1/2 x 11" paper, and the spacing of the holes is not adjustable. This may not be a good fit for everyone, but it's perfect for my use.
PRO's:
- Durable over time: works as well today as the day I bought it, with no degradation of quality or usability
- Cuts through 40 sheets of 20# paper with little effort
- Very sharp punch heads cut clean holes, with no hanging chads
- Solid metal construction that feels like it will last a lifetime
- Heavy weight of the hole punch makes it stay in place when using
- Chip tray holds a lot and is easy to empty
- Good warranty
- The fixed holes and guide mean I never have to worry about readjusting, so something I punch today lines up perfectly in a binder alongside something I punched last year.
CONS:
- Haven't run into any yet.... But I would say that if you need to 3-hole punch hundreds of pages of paper on a regular basis, consider looking at a higher capacity punch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, I'm using it to punch holes in . Great product, I'm using it to punch holes in mason jar lids for stainless steel straws to go through and replacing my kids' sippy cups with those. Considering the number of klutzes who live here, we have a "no unlidded drinks unless you're sitting at a table" policy even with guests (either I or one of my klutzy kids have about 50% odds of knocking over your drink for you otherwise, and that's without the cats or dog in the room). Adults get pint size widemouth mason jars and kids get halfpint smooth ones to drink out of, and when not in use the smaller jars nest inside the larger ones perfectly. A dozen of each plus a container to hold extra lids and the straws fits easily in one of those cube storage bins. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Top Quality Product. By far a top quality product! I had a cheaper yarn winder and it was so flimsy that it just didn't wind correctly. The messiness really bothered me. For this yarn winder, the wire arm was nice and secure. With the cheaper winder, the wire arm would flop around. It was so annoying that my husband had to hold it still - only problem was that I needed him to guide the yarn. So this item is highly recommended!! You will not be disappointed. Well worth the money. Also highly recommend using a yarn swift if possible. Otherwise, it will take you an extremely long time to wind the yarn. With this winder and using a swift, it took me less than 5 minutes to wind a ball of yarn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
most useful punch. This is the most useful punch I own. I never liked the photo corners that are available because they are really boring (they only come in solid colors, and its hard to find ones with prints and patterns, and they are usually expensive). With this punch I can make my own corners with any paper I want, to match with the project I'm working on. I use it every time I'm working with cards or scrapbooking. The punch creates a folding line, where you fold the wings back, and then you put your photo into the corner, and then tape it together. Yes, there is that extra step of folding it then taping it, but it is so worth it knowing how much money you are saving by making your own unique corners. I really cannot say enough good things about it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unfinished indeed. I received the package on time, it was OK. I did expect something unfinished and so was content with the box overall. However,there are a few things that made this just terrible.
First: the clasp is not in the middle! what the heck. Why. It's an inch off the middle to the right.
Second: upon 'closing' the box, the top does not lie flat with the bottom, causing a small gap on either the left or the right side, depending on which side you press more firmly.
It didn't matter to me that the edges and such were quite rough (I recommend using a bit of sandpaper), since i was going to paint over them anyway.
All in all, this was mostly what i expected, and I can use it anyway for my project so it's fine.
----update edit ----
After sandpapering it, the lid now closes properly! :D
I might just buy another one of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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Make sure you know what you're getting into, it is not plug and play, check machine for accuracy. This review is for the 40W laser cutter.
Pros: The price is hard to beat, if you're handy.
Cons:
- Probably difficult to setup for your average consumer.
- Aligning the laser, mirrors, etc is time-consuming and tedious
- Software installation instructions are manageable but poor. Software is clearly a translation from a foreign product, so English version may not be intuitive for native English speakers
Deal-breaker:
The Xaxis support beam was not cut perpendicular to the Yaxis! The Axes were off by 2 degrees. (should be mounted 90 degrees, was actually 88 degrees) This meant that everything I tried to cut/engrave was skewed. Luckily, I work in a machine shop and was able to disassemble the machine, take the support bar and square it off in a mill. (see picture for affected area) For most people, this would have been a deal-breaker.
I still gave this machine 3 stars because at $400, I expect some poor quality and it still provided me some value. At a higher price point, this would be a 1 star product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very sharp little scissors that actually cut very well. These are not the child scissors I grew up with that had the circular tips and the butter knife dull edges! These little scissors work just as well as the adult scissors. They are small but a woman can easily use them, I am 5' 10" with larger then average womans hands and I can use them see pics. These easily cut cleanly through the cardboard backing of a legal pad, they are very sharp scissors. The tips are rounded in but still sharp where it comes to a point, you can see this in the picture. While these are rated for ages 4 and up, be cautious with the kids and teach them not to touch the blade edge, it will cut you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great for oil lamps. For our church's girls camp we wanted to use the analogy of the ten virgins, but oil lamps were outside our budget. I took small mason jars, used a nail and hammer to puncture a hole in the top, filled 1/2 way with lamp oil and put the wick in. The wick worked great! It was a nice, small, even flame without smoke. We had tried a different wick that was had on hand and that wick we had to dip into the oil first (which leads to stinky fingers with the smell of lamp oil, and not an ideal thing with 80 girls!!!). I was really glad to find that this wick did NOT need to be previously dipped in the oil, which I was SO glad about! Yea!
Really happy with the wick! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love This Product. Apoxie Sculpt is an amazing product! It works great for everything they say it does. It takes just a little time to get acquainted with it, i.e., understanding the similarities and differences than working with clay.
It's worth noting that I have very sensitive skin, and am allergic to apoxy resin, as well as certain fragrances and chemical smells. Therefore, I was concerned about using this product, but it sounded like exactly what I needed, so I decided to try it. I am delighted to report that I have not had any problems with it. I do use tight fitting surgical gloves for the initial mixing. I like to let it "rest" for about 20 minutes, and then I use my bare hands to sculpt, and just wash thoroughly afterwards. The smell is also very mild.
As soon as it's firm, I proceed to prime with Zinsser Bull's Eye 1-2-3 primer, and then paint with Nova Color Acrylic mural paint (excellent UV rating) and then let it sit overnight to full harden. My sculptures will last indoors or outdoors for many years!
I have bought this product over and over, and highly recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, good for the environment. Just got my reusable produce bags from Idylc Homes. I was looking for a product made in the USA, washable, good for storing as well as for use at farmer's markets and at the grocery store. I think they will work at the grocery store as the checker should be able to see the product code through the mesh. I like the large one, the medium one should work OK, but not sure what I can use the small one for as it is rather small. The carry bag is great. I bought 3 sets, so I can use the extra carry bags for other things. Wish they sold just the large ones as well as the sets. It's a great product, environmental friendly, and most of all MADE IN THE USA! I highly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I tried to overlook the flaws. I loved this knife when I first received it. The knife itself was light and yet there was a great hand feel. The plunger at the end was cracked and would fall off at random times so I bought a new knife when I needed more blades. The second knife's grip was bubbled and fell apart almost immediately. Trying to get my money's worth, I continued to work with both knives even though one's plunger would pop off and the other one's grip was uncomfortable due to the peeling and bubbling. Now, 2 weeks and 2 knives later, I'm stuck knifeless as both knives will not click and remain in the open position. It's such a shame because it's difficult to find a knife grip that is comfortable for a lefty. I enjoyed the precision cuts I could get. It just is not cost effective to buy a new knife casing every week so I can complete my paper cutting crafts. Please EK Tools, fix the casing so that I can use you product again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great keepsake of my grandson. :) Relatively easy two-step process. Loved it! Got it to cast my grandon's hand and mine. He's three, so it was a bit difficult to keep him still, but it worked out decent. I plan on doing it again when he is older. I think it turned out pretty good, though, for a first time! I'd advise having baby oil, a couple of disposable bowls, some measuring cups and spoons, and plenty of newspaper to help with casting. After it sets, but before it dries, I'd suggest having some fine grit sandpaper and orange sticks on hand, along with the safety pin and small piece of sandpaper that comes in the kit, to help clean up any rough spots and parts that didn't come clean in the demolding process. I like how you can make your own base by pouring on more of the casting mixture at the top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste of money and time. Had 2 vinyl boat seats with holes chewed by mouse. Practiced on a location not visible - about 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" hole. Filled in behind with cotton as recommended before inserting backer fabric. Barely enough fabric in kit for just the practice hole. The off white color was virtually impossible to match. Just a dab of brown and a dab of yellow into the entire container of white was still too dark. Then there was not close to enough white compound. Used up all the white on the first coat. Now left with 6 containers of colors that I will probably never use. I would not use this product on anything visible that you really care about. Total waste of money and time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One star is too much, perhaps a 1/2 star. Do not buy this item, it is a cheap Chinese knock off. The picture that this polymer clay extruder shows could never happen, because the strings that you see exiting the extruder are stuck together like a large pole. Only the power of a miracle, could tear these fused ligatures apart. Ligatures they are, for they have only marks upon this thick pole. The second thing that is needed is a circus strong man, with hands of steel, to plunge this cylinder down the tube. My niece couldn't do it, so I gave it a try. I have very strong hands and the clay was warm, I pushed it three inches, while gritting my teeth...this item is very flawed. Look for another item, one that might possibly work. Do not waste your money on this one. I never write reviews. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Quality. Not the best but close. A lil' bit pricey for what they are worth but if your in need of dowel rods, these will do. Good Clean Dowels. Strong and Straight but a bit over priced by about a couple bucks for what their worth. However its the only ones i was able to find of their size in the small quanity that i needed, when i needed them so i paid the price. They are of good quality. Not the best there is but right up there on the top shelf. They can be used for crafts and/or projects. They can also hold up strong, and be used to fix things where a dowel or "plug" is needed. They can also be used as a shop tool, which is what i needed and am using them for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru sealer worked sometimes. I tried this sealer on two occasions and had a success only one time.
First I tried to glue a metal clamp to a delicate painted particle board part. After the suggested 24 hours, the two components were fastened to my satisfaction. There is no significant load bearing on this assembly and the glue is still holding up nicely after one week.
My second try was to use it in plumbing - to connect a plastic hose end to the sink escape hole. That never worked probably either because there was some remnant moisture in place or because there was not enough grip to hold.
In both cases, I found that the material was hard to use. Yes, it feels like play dough, but when it comes to application, the product crumbles and hard to use.
I have a couple of more projects in mind to try this sealer. If my experience dramatically improves, then I will remember to come back and post an update.
In general, I didn't like the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Value All-In-One Craft Blade Set. Great starter set of craft blades. Below is a listing of their layout from left to right. Most of the X-Acto replacement blade numbers match up with the numbers printed on this product, otherwise the closest thing I could find on X-Acto's blade matrix was listed in parentheses. I also threw in the blade's approximate angle from straight.
17 - Lightweight chisel (90 deg)
3X 11 - Classic with Clip Point (15 deg)
10 - General Purpose (0-70 deg arc)
7(26) - Short Whittling (0 deg)
2X 3(N/A) - Short Classic (22 deg angle)
38(19) - Offset Angeled Chisel (60 deg)
1(24) - Deburing (40 deg)
4(N/A) - Short Chisel (90 deg)
2X 12(16) - Scoring (40 deg)
So as you can see you get a lot of bang for you buck. The handle is comfortable and the blades were all quite sharp and you even get some blades like the #3 and the #4 that are smaller versions of popular blades that should be very useful. The most important blade for me is the #11, and this product comes with the point clipped on all 3 of the #11s included which makes the blade stronger and I think makes it more comfortable to cut with. The only downside is that the case is fairly cramped, making it tricky to get things out and that is probably the reason they didn't include the larger version of the #11, the #2, which I also would have liked.
All in all, great product. Probably will just buy it if I ever manage to burn through all these blades. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I wanted, pleased with quality and quantity. I ordered this from Stakich Inc and it was fulfilled by Amazon.
The listing does not say whether it is one pound by weight or volume but I am pleased to write that it was a full pound by weight on my scale (I emptied contents into a bowl tared to zero). I have had issues with some products falling short of their stated ounces (and were sold by net weight) so this makes me very happy!
The beeswax was well packaged and as expected. Sent was extremely mild but you could get that lovely honey-like scent from it when you took a whiff. A bit more earthy, but pleasant and not burnt or bad smelling as some listings said about theirs. I was relieved! I have smelled more fragrant beeswax but since I am mixing this into lotions and salves, etc that have other scent profiles from essential oils or butters/fats I don't really mind. Overall pleased with the product, and unless something goes poorly during the melting and using process I stand by my star rating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These are great quality. I have gone to the local retail . These are great quality. I have gone to the local retail stores to get discount or inexpensive bags like this. The bags the other retailers are thin and flimsy. They feel more like sandwich bags. These are not. These are more stiff and decorative. I thought these were more rectangle than they are. I bought some before that were more rectangle. These came more square. If you are interested in this size then I definitely recommend them. They work well even though they weren't exactly what I was expecting. When I say I thought I was buying rectangle ones I am not saying that they are inconsistent in sizing. I just accidentally purchased the wrong ones. That being said, it was a nice mistake. I do not regret it. These are very high-quality and they look a lot more expensive than they are. I am a happy camper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just what I was looking for. Okay, so you'll definitely need more yarn than what they give you. I don't know what sort of warp happens between the picture on the box and what's actually possible on the loom, but you have just enough yarn to get the general idea, rather than a full project. I have an extensive yarn stash from being an avid yarn artist (knit, crochet, and now weaving) but you can find yarn anywhere. This is super easy to use - you can look up videos on how to get it started. I don't really need anything but the shuttle and the frame to make a project (over/under, repeat; then under/over for the way back) but the comb thing to push the stitches down and even them up is nice, and the other block helps alternate the strings in case you forget how to go over/under. I can make a loom-full in about an hour, maybe less. I'm making curtains right now - using old orange and brown yarns. Yeah - I told you I had a stash! Haha! This would make an excellent camp activity. Fold one of these rectangles in half and you've got yourself a potholder! Stitch several together and you have a blanket or sweater. Great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They seem to be good quality and the colors are all vibrant. ***Note*** I actually purchased this product!!! It was NOT discounted or free or sent to me in exchange for my opinion and this is a REAL review, not the FAKE "reviews" taking over Amazon!!!!
TRUE, HONEST REVIEW:
My 6 year-old LOVES this loom band set. Now she has a wide variety of colors for all of the people and friends she makes her little gifts for. They seem to be good quality and the colors are all vibrant. Plenty of hooks and the case they come in is excellent, and I am picky about containers. This keeps all of these bands from getting everywhere. I definitely recommend this for any creative crafty little ones. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better Than Expected. After deciding, for the first time ever, that I wanted to make clear wax candles, I went to Amazon for the supplies so that I could benefit from the reviews of others. I ordered good wax and a great book. The only other things I needed were the wicks, which were listed at the bottom where they show what other people have bought when they were doing the same thing. The description that showed they were "low smoke" seemed like a good idea, so I ordered them. What they didn't say (or maybe I just didn't notice) was that the wicks are already waxed so that they stand up when you're pouring in the wax. Being a newby without the benefit of the book I ordered, the thought hadn't occurred to me that without the pre-waxing, it would be a real pain to keep the wick standing straight, so I was pleasantly surprised when my project came out looking like a professional did it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrific for making all sorts of homemade things. I decided to get these for my daughter as she loves making things like nail polish and lip balms. I must say I am very happy with the outcome, she made three different colors as we received the shimmer colors of blue, purple and yellow. She simply buys clear polish and adds this pigment powder to the polish, and shakes it well until the desired color comes out. I love how easily these colors mixed with the polish and were not hard to clean up at all. The nail colors turned out very well as she decided to leave the yellow a pale color but added more powder to the blue and purple to make them darker. She already has her fingers and toes painted and can't wait to make some lip balm this weekend! I am looking forward to adding some purple to a soap I am trying to make as it will match my friends bathroom. Check out the pictures below to see how well her polish came out. I have received this product for a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Blades Stick! Should have stayed with Wiss or Gingher instead of Mundial. UPDATE: I contacted Mundial on this as the scissors have a Lifetime Guarantee but they will only replace the scissors if I mail the defective pair back. The cost to ship these heavy scissors to them would double my overall out-of-pocket cost of the scissors!! Aside from that being totally unacceptable, I simply cannot afford it! I can't even send back to Amazon as it's past 30 days. This purchase was such a waste of money.
Bought these to replace a pair of Wiss that were AMAZING and lasted for 2 full generations of use with proper care (but were sadly ruined due to an unfortunate circumstance). I should have stuck with Wiss or switched to Gingher when replacing the pair.
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REVIEW: While I do like the quality of the steel forged blades and that they are very sharp, I am very disappointed in how much they stick and how difficult it makes the scissors to use (even just grabbing them and trying to open them is frustrating). I have tried adjusting the screw and lubricating the join but it has not fixed the stickiness. Very disappointed. Only gave as high a rating as I did due to the sharpness and the quality of steel forged blades.
If anybody has any other suggestions to fix the sticking issue other than adjusting the screw & oiling, please leave a comment. Thanks!
SUMMARY:
Sturdy Steel Forged Blades - these will last for a LONG time if you take care of them and re-sharpen the blades when needed
Sharp Blades
Small Handles (which I knew in advance and am okay with - I just don't put all my fingers in)
Good size blades for smaller, precise cutting
Screw secures blades - can adjust blade tension
**But blades stick and I don't know how to fix them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff! I keep finding more uses. Absolutely awesome product! I keep a counter top space for *2 sugru* projects and am knocking them off. Did several wires, cords, buttons, bumpers, etc as others have and are on the Sugru website & UTube.
Since it's kind of specific and on the website, but others don't mention it here, I thought I'd point out that cleaning Sugru off of your hands is much easier with toilet paper than with paper towels. I expect there is a texture there than grabs small particles.
My favorite aspect of the product is the ability to add textures so it isn't nearly as noticeable as with smooth. I like pressing nylon stapping to it (after a dip in soapy water). That's my fav texture.
I find that the small size of the packet seems to be a comfortable size to actually apply before it starts to harden. Bigger fixes take more which is why I'm on my third 8-pack in just over a month of use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The more you practice, the easier it gets. I just pulled these out and played with them this afternoon. I like them, but these are the issues that I have. The milk glass is really pretty, but it has to sit in the glue gun for awhile to really heat up for it to flow easy. You also need to wait for the pieces to totally dry. Buy a pair of precision cutting scissors. You will need it to trim the excess after it dries and all of the little nooks and crannies on the more intricate pieces. The simpler pieces like the gems, or tiny hearts, or leaves turn out really well. They are more easy to fill. The pieces with a lot of detail are much harder to fill. I prefer the milk glass to the sea glass sticks. I did notice that if you use the milk glass and then switch to the sea glass after, the sea glass will be cloudy for the first couple of pieces. They dry a lot harder then I was expecting from reading other reviews. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't let "sparkle" sway your decision to order. The label says "with sparkle", but that is a bit misleading... I think maybe what they meant was "shiny". Most of the writing is in Japanese, and I think it is a slight translating error.
I use a lot of washi tape, and this feels like my other quality tapes. A true paper feeling tape, but the surface is slightly smoother and shinier than some of my others. (Think "shiny", not "sparkly") It is nicely thin and delicate feeling, sheer enough to see through, but strong enough to hold. The label says 15 mm x 10 meters, and it does look like plenty of tape. I will get a lot of projects made with these three rolls!
They coordinate nicely with each other, too. The colors are much brighter than they appear online. On my screen they looked pastel, but they are bright. Vivid and beautiful.
I received a sample set free, with which to experiment and offer my opinion, and these tapes didn't let me down. In fact, I'm not a fan of sparkles so was wondering if I'd really find a use for these, but now that I've seen it in person, I'm VERY happy with the product and will order more sometime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A MUST for your knitting kit--and a hint for that tab on the side. I have had one of these Chibi kits for years--and the newer ones come with a translucent body, so you can see your needles inside. (Nothing like opening it up when you are ready to do grafting and find that it's empty because you forgot to put the needles back inside!)
Here are two hints:
1. The tab on the side of the lid has a little hole. You can put a safety pin or very thin ribbon or piece of yarn through it. Then you tie it or pin it to your knitting project bag--or even inside your purse. I have mine inside a denim project bag, a small one, that I use for sock knitting. You will never be searching for a darning needle. It will be right there, and you won't lose the top as it will be tethered to your bag.
2. Bent-point needles are easier for grafting and darning, as you can lift up loops onto the bent portion of the needle. Clover makes a set of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/two-needles/dp/B000B7S3JC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">two needles</a> that are light gold in color, making it easy to see dark yarn stitches. I put these two in the Chibi along with one of the straight needles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They should refigure their design for practicality and not for show. That's an amazing description with a lot of words for a simple Kindle case. "Optional 4G LTE Wireless, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB" has nothing to do with the case, itself. The GB doesn't dictate the size of a Kindle case but the screen size which is 8.9 or 10 inch does as far as it fitting properly. I gave the case 3 stars because it really is just a simple case, but also the design and the pattern is adorable. I wish there were two things in this case that should be in every kindle case out there...a simple slot or a zipper to put papers or money in, and a stylus pen holder. This case has neither, which is why it only got three stars.
Also I wanted to add that it states the case automatically puts your
Kindle to sleep and wakes it up. I don't even have to have a case... neither does anyone else for the Kindle to do that. You set the Kindle to go to sleep by the settings inside the Kindle. The case has no control over that function. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Defective Parts. I received these 1/2" Chicago screws today and set to work replacing a couple 3/8" Chicago screws I had recently purchased from the same vendor. The latter were just a little short for the thickness of the leather in my bridle. I soon discovered that the 1/2" female halves were not threaded more than 2/3 the way to the bottom of the sleeve and therefore the male screws would not go all the way down. (By comparison the 3/8" screw sets screwed all the way down.) So I ended up having to use the male 3/8" screws with the female 1/2" sleeves in order to get the desired 1/2" tight fit.
I am guessing that when the 1/2" female parts were threaded the machine was errantly set for 3/8". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cant describe how disappointed I am. Cant describe how disappointed I am. It is not the first time I buy this product. This wicks came a little different than the one my boyfriend got for me first, they were longer so I thought, oh well even better. I was WRONG, I have a candle business and the entire batch of candles came defective because the wick DOESNT do its job. The flame its so poor that barely burn the wax and the tunneling its just there in every single candle, when they don't turn off themselves. Its just terrible, I lost all of the soy wax (20 pounds) the scents and my customers trust. Never buying here again. Definitely going for a wholesale supplier like I should have done in first place. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
high quality mold but expensive. I have loved these molds so much. I bought 3 of them here last November for $6.99 each as an add on . It has been used so many times. Even my girlfriend borrowed it for her soap business. Dont know why they cost so much now! I would buy more if the price was adjusted lower. I have used them both in cold process and melt and pour soap. The details come out perfect just like in the photos. The intricate design down to the lace come out beautifully. I like doing two toned soaps out of them to bring out the design. The mold leaves no bubbles like other molds because the silicon is flexible and high quality. Its not like those cheap knock off molds you get out there . I know because I have learned the hard way buying cheap molds thinking I got a good deal. Not all molds are made equal. Be wise and read reviews before buying. I give only a 4 star review because the price is too high now compared to when I got it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cuts well; bolts got loose. We thought these were kind of expensive, but now that we've used them, we can understand the price. They are great quality. Can cut through all kinds of food, including tough meats. Easy to keep clean. Convenient to carry around.
UPDATE: After about 3 months of use, we found that the scissors were very difficult to pull out of the case. Apparently, the metal bolts in the middle got a little bit loose, so they were getting caught in the case. We had to pound them together with a hammer twice in the last couple weeks. They still cut well - the only issue is that we have to struggle to get them out of the case from time to time. So downgrading the review from 5 to 4 stars. Hopefully the issue doesn't get any worse. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I know have a feull set of thes scissors and I am very satisfied... This one is for regular fabric and sewing. I know have a full set of these scissors and I am very satisfied... This one is for regular fabric and sewing, which you need a good pair when cutting out pattern pieces in fabric. I also bought the serrated ones for fine fabrics like silk, jerseys and other fabric that may catch or not cut straight. I also have the pinking shears, but for some reason these are really tight to use and hard on the hands, especially if you are arthritic. For the price of these on sale and/or discounted on AMAZON, they are definitely worth a go. I also have a rotary blade and I have to tell you I loooooove it and went with quality there and spend more on it than I did a pair of these scissors.
I am not a professional seamstress or designer, but I am sure that these would be appreciated even for that level, but I am sure each have their own favorites.
I have been sewing and designing for a few years and I would recommend these to the beginner to intermediate sewer who wants a great pair of shears, that are high in quality, but does not want to pay $100 a piece and even the advanced professionals would I am sure like these. I would not pay more than around $20 tops for these scissors though, if I was to spend more I would do more research and then decided and get the best out there at the best price I could find them. I will eventually do that, but not until I am at a professional level as the quality of scissors at that level would not only be wasted, but I do not know if I would appreciate the difference or know it.
Still, I would not pay over around $20 for these scissors, if I want the top I would do more research and try to find them at the best price. I have bought three of these, the pinking shears, dressmakers shears and serrated edge for fine fabrics such as satin and silks. It looks like "KAI" might be the top scissors as far as qauality that I can find with quick research, but a lot more money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product for the price. For the price it's pretty good. As other reviewers have mentioned, you have to pull the guide arm till it clicks or it will wiggle. If you're winding bulky or textured yarn, be extra watchful of the gears. I was able to fit a full 100g skein of lace yarn or over half a skein of Red Heart Super Saver. I tried adding a plastic circle to the bottom to increase the ball size, but it actually had the opposite effect due to the angle of rotation. I use a lot of hanks of yarn and this winder was well worth the investment. I also recommend a swift for convenience, I got one for $20 that works well. I expect to get many years of use from this winder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are charging for the outside cardboard box is the best I can figure. I had to return yet the 2nd box of this product. Now, the product is in fact exactly what I wanted, however, the amount is a huge problem. First I ordered a box of 3-4 pounds. What I received is 1.88 pounds. Hmm, ok ordered another color , 5 pounds this time. What I received is 2.14 pounds. Each case this is less than half of what you are paying for. They are charging for the outside cardboard box is the best I can figure. The sisal comes inside a large plastic bag inside a box inside an Amazon box. The prices on this, which is essentially a grass fluctuates like gold prices. I am a good Prime customer and rarely have an issue, but this product is problematic. I ordered a previous box of a different color and hit order realizing 30 seconds later I shipped to the wrong address and tried to edit but you have to cancel and start anew. Problem, yes. It was the last one. after I canceled and put immediately back in cart ( 1 minute total) the price doubled...going from 25.30 to 53.73 on 3-4 pounds... which would probably end up being under 2 pounds as was the first. Maybe we should invest in sisal, not stocks...there is something seriously wrong here. Tried customer service, but they are unable to adjust that price even though they saw it was a matter of minutes. I give up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I completely wasted my money on this tape. This tape wouldn't pull lint off a dry floor. I would apply this tape and do the required scraping with a flat edge, and it never wanted to pull the sticker loose. I completely wasted my money on this tape. If I could give it - starts I would! I ordered this tape due to needing some in short notice for a festival and it basically left me high and dry without being able to sell my decals. I didn't want customers coming back complaining they couldn't get it off. If I noticed it making them , I refused to sell the decals that way!! Thanks a lot for the roll of crap! And basically making me lose out on who knows how much money!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice scissors, but be careful. These are really nice scissors. The handles are large, and padded for comfort. If you have any sort of a problem gripping standard scissors, these may work well for you. They come with a lanyard for wearing around your neck, which is great if you are the sort of person (like me) who puts down your scissors and then a few minutes later thinks, 'where did I put those scissors?'
A word of warning though..these puppies are SHARP, both when opened and when closed. Yeah, I know, 'scissors, sharp, right'. But if you are going to wear them around your neck, be really careful because even when they are closed, you can cut yourself easily. There is a plastic cover for the blades and if you wear them, use the cover. Seriously.
They have a lock to keep them closed, and it works great. But, again, don't assume that makes them safe. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
U-nitt Metal Jumbo yarn/wool winder hand operated(high speed. I only received this yarn winder 3 days ago and already I've made yarn cakes with all my and my daughter in law's yarn, which is quite a large supply. I love it. It winds like a champ and I'm sorry I didn't get it sooner. This is my first yarn winder as I read all the reviews on the web of various winders and decided this was the one for me. I was in for the treat of my life. My only problem, and it wasn't the winder's fault, I couldn't afford all those yarn bras, yes that's what they're called, so I came up with a very cheap way to ensure the cakes don't unwind. I take a strip of the 6" wide tulle that you can get at Joann's, hobby lobby, or any craft store, tie it around my cake with the yarn label facing out and I know exactly what yarn colors, lot #'s, etc i have. If you crochet or knit and don't have one of these, you're really missing out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super shiny and adds gorgeous glam to dyi greeting cards. I have this brand of foil in lots of different colors, including Rainbow. It's super shiny and easy to use. I use the toner/laminator method, and sometimes I don't get complete coverage on my papercrafts, but all in all, I'm very pleased with this product. I'm kind of new to papercrafting, but I love how I can enhance my homemade greeting cards with foil to give them a very professional, non-homemade, appearance. I use a Brother laser printer, and a 3M laminator, and this method works pretty well for most applications. I do notice that the foil sometimes does not adhere perfectly to areas of large print, but as long as I use more intricate, detailed print, the foil performs beautifully! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Value-Good Product for the Right Purpose. This did not work well for my intended project, so I used it for other purposes instead. I purchased this to sculpt game miniatures, but the texture was not good for this purpose. When it is ready for sculpting, it has a spongy texture that begins setting up with a rubbery texture. With that said, it wasn't workable for game miniatures; however, I ended up using it for other purposes that it did work well for. It was easy to mix and use in general. If you need to sculpt tiny and fine details, I wouldn't recommend it; but for any other purpose it works very well if you like sculpting with epoxy clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is WAY awesome. This is so amazing. We need to have Chinese appreciation week. It came nicely packed and was delivered with free Prime shipping to Hawaii in three days. I set it up, turned it on, and zip-zap it worked beautifully! I used the LaserDRW program that comes with it. without CorelDRAW. If you are scared by bad reviews you are missing out. There's a little bit of a learning curve. But, hey, it's a laser. There is plenty of documentation from people online who have figured it all out. An online store has a lot of accessories designed with this model in mind. I used acrylic the first time. A piece of it came with it. Then I tried 1 mm Delrin (acetal) and promptly made a hole (instead of a grid array) which caught on fire. I was able to blow it out after I removed the piece. So when they say get a fire extinguisher and add the extra ground wire, do what they say. Now I am working on learning how to set the power and speed to make the best cuts. Enjoy!
P.S. Don't lose the dongle! It's the small USB flashdrive looking thing. It protects the LaserDRW software and the laser won't work without it. The air blower is weak and it gets stinky when cutting polycarbonate and certain other plastics. A bolt in the air blower was missing its nut and fell out so I had to fix it before setting up the laser. No big deal. I am going to upgrade the air blower with these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6BL11U
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NE59HE | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Take your time. This 3-in-1 corner punch works very well if you take your time and make sure the paper is "seated" properly. You have to be vigilant each time you use the punch if you are dealing with 4 corners. I am a person who tends to get in a hurry, and that does not work well in this case. What I've found that does best is to have the punch on a solid surface, insert the paper and gently "jiggle" it a few times to make sure it is seated in the corner of the paper, then push the button on the punch. You may want to practice a few times on a scrap piece of paper to get a "feel" of the corner being "seated". Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase and would happily buy this item again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scrapbook Use. Just got these last week to enhance scrapbooks. I used the clear pen on a black scrapbook folder then sprinkled white craft powder atop it. When the rest of the embossing powder was removed it left a perfect image of what I'd written on the dark paper on the first try. The ink takes time to dry, which is what I needed, so I didn't have to rush.
I used the black pen to date and title pages in the book, then to highlight a glossy magazine for work. The ink took well on both surfaces, with a thick stroke and clear edging. The clear pen enhanced my scrapbook title page, while the black pen stood out sharply on a glossy and normal paper without smudging. One other plus: the black ink did not bleed through the other side. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pink set - Great. Nice, high quality tape. For the price, this is a fairly large quantity of washi tape. I am not in love with two of the tapes but I still think it was WELL worth the price for the ten I do like, and who knows, maybe I'll find a perfect use for the other two.
Features:
+ Can remove and restick for precision placement in crafts, etc.
+ Sticks well on many surfaces (including paper and slick plastic)
+ Semi transparent, white color almost entirely transparent - keep in mind when assessing the design from the roll - the diagonal stripe tape looks very different off the roll. Exception: The floral tape's white is less transparent than the other tapes' whites.
+ Can be written on with permanent ink and rollerball pen easily and without ink beading
Overall, great for crafting, journals, scrapbooks, etc. I will be purchasing Allydrew tape again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not What is Pictured. I ordered these bags in Nov. of 2016. They were perfect for an A2 card and envelope. The bags could be sealed and resealed. A dimensional A2 card plus envelope fit easily in the bag. I was running low and so I ordered another set. This time the bags were of a yellow hue instead of clear as my previous order was. The plastic was stiff and definitely not as high quality as my first set. I'm not sure what happened. The only thing different about my order is the original said sold by: Polyking but still mentioned Super Z Outlet in the description. I am highly disappointed! I was happy to find a bag to store my A2 card with their envelopes but now I have to look elsewhere because what I received today was horrible. Do not buy this product unless you want to take the chance of getting something other than what is pictured. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great TINY Paper Punch. Now let me first say, I know it's a mini punch. I even saw the size and dimension listed. I guess it didn't quite click until I received it though. It's tiny!
However, it makes for a really nice detail on the corner of my cards. If I push the paper to the back of the punch, It leaves a 1/4 inch of space between the edge and the punched design. I even took to paper inlaying the design which looks really neat!
The punch works well and I've not had any issues with getting stuck or paper getting jammed into it. It also cuts heavy cardstock well enough.
The only problem (and I'm being nit-picky now) is the bottom compartment where the punched design falls into. The little door is not very secure and made of plastic and has dumped once or twice on my station. But it's a fast clean up and no harm done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another hole Punch. Hey, I bought this hole punch to use specifically with kyoko brand office binders and it works wonderfully. I already had hole punches but of course they are Western versions that only work with our office products. I gave it four stars mainly because I had to purchase yet another accessory, but it wasn't too much of an inconvenience because I have a mad love affair with all things officey and would have bought something else less practical like another notebook or another set of pens. Otherwise, the base board works beautifully to hold the paper in place and I love the divits made to place the punch into to line up the holes accordingly. I actually wish our punchers had such guide lines it would make for far less mistakes in trying to find the exact right place. I tested it out prior to using it on my nicer dot grid/notebook paper on a legal size pad and the holes actually work well with that size paper, but always make sure to test it before going all out on one size (if using Western). If you are looking for minimizing binders Kyoko brand are slim and useful. In the end, you cannot go wrong for buying this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best modeling dough. I bought this for my 2 year old. He loves it. It is soft and easy to work with and he has a lot of fun playing with it. It also seems very durable even though my 2 yr old plays with it every day and he always pulls out all colors and lets them sit on the table for prolonged periods of time. We tried Clementine Art modeling dough which I also liked, but in comparison with this one, it was more airy and fluffy which made it more difficult to work with and it seemed not as long lasting as this one. Both, however, lasted much longer than other modeling doughs we had which seemed to dry out and crumbly quickly.
*****Update***
We also tried Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay
As compared to Eco Kids, iIt feels a grainy and sicky, leaving residue on hands and surfaces. Eco Kids is still my (and my kid's) favorite modeling dough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I wouldn't exactly call this easy to use. I needed some matting for some oddly-sized awards. It was more cost-effective to just buy large pieces of uncut mat board and a tool to cut it with and do it myself. I wasn't looking to spend a lot on the tool so $20 seemed reasonable. I watched tutorial videos before purchasing and it looked easy enough. Having just cut 2 of the 5 mats I need tonight (rather large; 20x14.5 matted to 24x18), I am happy with how they turned out but it was a chore.
First, I had to calibrate the start/stop indicator; I had to move the sticker quite a bit because it wasn't lining up at all with the blade no matter how I adjusted the blade.
I HIGHLY recommend doing several practice cuts. I probably did a good two dozen or so on a scrap piece of mat board so I could adjust the blade to proper depth and get a feel for how much pressure I needed to cut completely through the board.
The cuts aren't picture perfect, but they are close enough. As a graphic designer I'm a stickler for presentation, and overall this does a nice job. The corners don't come out as clean as I would like. I found it to be a real challenge to get the blade to stop at the right position to complete the corners. I had to take an Xacto blade and slice through a small bit on each corner -- not a lot; mostly just the layer of black paper that wasn't cut all the way through.
I also recommend taping things down so you have some good leverage against the pressure you have to use for the cut. Thankfully the blade is really sharp so with ample pressure it will cut through on one try.
Finally, I suggest using a scrap piece of mat board beneath the one you're cutting. I have a self-healing cutting mat, but this cutter seemed to move along much better with the scrap board directly beneath. I kept the cutting mat beneath them both; didn't want to risk cutting up my dining room table!
In short, it does the job, does make nice cuts, but takes practice and care to get it right. I'm glad I only had enough board for 2 of the 5 mats I need; the thought of doing any more that that at one shot is making me twitch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I loved that the clear tape wasn't too noticeable and it . I have a plum colored down Columbia jacket that my puppy ripped a small hole in the sleeve. I loved that the clear tape wasn't too noticeable and it seemed to work well. I tried to let the adhesive really set in there so I did not wash it for a couple weeks but it came off in the wash anyway. Tried again and thought I maybe left a pointed edge that got caught but the same thing happened. Going to try again with gear aid seam grip under it and hopefully it stays put this time. I had no issues with it peeling or coming off when wearing, just in the wash, which yeah I probably shouldn't throw it in the wash anyway but I literally wear this coat every day in the winter and don't have time to hand wash and let it air dry. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
George Washington print. I ordered this print for my husband this past Christmas. He has always loved George Washington as a President but even more for the man of God he was. The print is stunning; we had it matted and framed and it is hanging up in our home. It serves as a reminder of how hard our founding fathers as well as the men under them had to fight to give us our freedoms. I would urge anyone who is not sure whether to purchase this print to do so. My husband was so surprised and touched when he opened it up. Mr. Friberg has captured the very essence of who George Washington was down to all of the fine details. I would also like to say that the print came in a very timely fashion. Have to give my whole experience a hands up "5"! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper-crafting essential. Before I discovered these micro pop dots from All Night Media, I was cutting up the quarter-inch adhesive squares from Scrapbook Adhesives, in order to fasten very small decorations to my greeting cards. That was hard on my scissors, and a bit frustrating because I still couldn't cut the squares into really small pieces.
These micro dots solved my problem, and 'pop up' small decorations on my cards, giving them a three-dimensional quality. See customer image above for an example of a birthday card that has 15 micro dots adhering to the lizards' feet and tails.
These dots aren't perfect. They're a bit hard to pry up. I finally developed a method of squeezing down the matrix around a dot while simultaneously prying up the dot with my fingernail.
Each card contains 544 pop dots 1/8" diameter x 1/16" thick. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nifty product. Initially I bought this to fix a few vinyl/plastic model figures that were purchased from a yard sale. One of my friends introduced me to this product and well, I was skeptical at first. But, this thing really does what it says. It does bond very well and cures well on almost everything I've tried it on so far (I've plugged leaks, made rubber grips on some plastic tools and various other things).
For someone using this product for the first time, I definitely recommend reading thru the instructions then going to their website and watching a few videos. But it is very simple. Remove from packaging, roll it around your hands and you can mold/meld it to whatever shape your heart desires and it'll stick to almost everything. After curing, it does leave a bit of the rubber feel (slightly soft rubbery feel) so if that is what you want this would work great. You could also use a gently water/soap solution to smooth out the rubber prior to letting it cure for a smoother feel/appearance. With that said, I'll leave the rest of the review as a list of pro's and concerns I had with this product. It is, overall, a very nice and innovative product and would fit most users quite well I imagine.
Concerns:
+About a 6 month use by date
+Steep price for small amount of product
+Sticks on hands even after wiping with a paper napkin / towel and washing
+About 30 minutes to use it before it starts curing once you open the individual wrapped packet
Pros:
+Attaches to almost anything
+Easy to work with
+Cures as advertised
+Can mix colors to create almost any color tone you need
+Can smooth it before curing by using water+soap | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile - Made in the USA!!! Used these to tack ribbon to a glass vase ,,, and, Just now used them to Repair a Silk Flower. I was preparing almost twenty centerpieces for a wedding reception and couldn't get anything to stick to the glass vase & the ribbon except Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller which was hard to remove from the glass.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Permanent-Double-Sided-Tape-1-2-x-250-Inches-3-Pack-Caddy-3136/dp/B0035LXTYU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Permanent Double Sided Tape, 1/2 x 250 Inches 3-Pack Caddy(3136)</a> was hard to remove from the glass, and wouldn't stick to the ribbon.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Magic-Tape-3-4-x-1000-Inches-6-Count-Package-810K6/dp/B00006IF67/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Magic Tape, 3/4 x 1000 Inches, 6-Count Package (810K6)</a> stuck to the glass & the ribbon...if I didn't fold it in half to hide it,
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Scotch-Adhesive-Dot-Roller-Value-Pack-31-Inches-x-49-Feet-4-Pack-6055BNS/dp/B007VBXC38/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Scotch Adhesive Dot Roller Value Pack .31 Inches x 49 Feet, 4-Pack (6055BNS)</a> stuck to both the vase & the ribbon, but was hard to remove from the glass...That's when I remembered that glue dots worked for all my past craft projects.
After sending my hubby to an office supply store (where they never heard of glue dots & didn't carry them), I didn't have time to run from store to store looking for them so I ordered these from Amazon...and they worked wonderfully!!! They can even be stretched.
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Glue-Dots-Glue-Dots-1-2-Inch-Craft-Dots-200-Clear-Dots-Roll/dp/B0011N832C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Glue Dots Glue Dots 1/2-Inch Craft Dots, 200-Clear Dots/Roll</a> saved me lots of time, saved my day & my sanity! They stuck to both the ribbon & the glass, were easy to remove & didn't leave any messy residue on the glass.
These Glue Dots have proven to be very useful to me. I just used a few to repair a silk flower my puppy tore apart. The flower looks great & you'd never know it had been ripped into its separate pieces.
5 stars
Made in the USA | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
More than an engraver. I was repairing defects on some small aluminum castings, using grinders and files. The shapes are complex, which sometimes requires very careful control of the tool. I found that a chisel (hit with a hammer, or pushed) was best for some things, and it occurred to me that a vibrating chisel would be even better, because it would allow even more control. There are such things, but they tend to be rather expensive. My search led to fossil preparation, which uses vibrating chisels, but they mentioned that for fine work a Dremel 290 is better. Put in a special tool in place of the engraving tip, and away you go! Seeing that Amazon had it for only $12.99, eligible for free shipping, I thought "can't go wrong with that". I just got it, ground a tiny chisel out of some 1/8" music wire rod, and tried it out on a block of aluminum. It curls up little chips very nicely. I think it will be a useful addition to my tool set. As an engraver, I like the fact that you have some control over the vibration. I have a 'Wen Electric Pencil' which doesn't have that, and sometimes it kicks back quite a bit. As to the Dremel, I agree with others that the 'chuck' doesn't look very strong, but for the price, you can't really expect anything better. So, 4 stars for quality, plus one star for versatility. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent googly eyes, questionable box. I've had a few eyes pop apart (before and after gluing), so there's some quality control issues there. I'd say about 1 in 6 have popped apart on me so far, so I'm not thrilled. The paper backing is plastic coated, so it's easy to glue on to pretty much anything. Btw, yes, I'm talking about the self-adhesive backing after removing the paper bit (although I suppose you could put glue on that); I've had some that additional glue would soak through the paper and glue the "pupil" in place.
I really want people to be aware of the box though. It's compartmentalized sleeve box, meaning that the top has sides that extend most of the way down over the bottom part of the box. There's no catch or anything, so you'll probably want some rubber bands to secure the top even though it seems likely to pop up suddenly even with those. The top sleeve is 1/2" wide and the bottom part has a 1/4" wide area that you can grab to hold as you open the box. When you see it, you'll want to open it upside down (cuz the lid is the narrow part, right? NO). If the sleeve setup was reversed, it would be a lot easier to open and this paragraph wouldn't exist. As it is, your fingers have what feels like a tiny ledge to hold onto as you pull the top off, which is awesome because the box is made of that slick smooth plastic that is hard to grip. Lose your grip on the bottom part or fumble a little and... googly eyes... everywhere. They are piled up in the box, so a little shake goes a long way. The easiest way to open the box is to rock the top back and forth a bunch as you pull up -- suddenly, it doesn't seem like a terrible box and hey what's my problem anyway... The problem is if you don't realize you should do that as I did not. ...Googly eyes everywhere, people... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smudged within minutes. I bought this for my daughter's birthday party. The color choices are nice and the instructions were good. An exceptional artist used these face paints to paint my daughter's face to look like a tiger. It looked amazing for about 10 minutes. Sadly, it smudged shortly after putting it on. That meant the rest of the whole day my daughter was running around with smudged face paint. When I say it smudged I really mean it. You couldn't even tell what her face paint was supposed to be. It just looked aweful :-(
I purchased this and the Snazaroo at the same time. We used the Snazaroo on a different day (used the Snazaroo for several Halloween events) and the Snazaroo did not smudge at all. If you are looking for face paint to put on a child, I would not go with this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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