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They don't make 'em like they used to. I have purchased EK tools cutterbee scissors a number of times in the past 10 years. The original yellow handled ones were great. Super sharp, nonstick blades that cut through even my thickest glue dots without gumming up, and could make precise tiny cuts with ease. I have found the "New packaging" scissors -- grey handled -- to be of less quality. They do not hold their edge very long, and while they are obviously priced to be "disposable" scissors, rather than re-sharpened like a quality pair of fabric shears, this most recent itineration is disappointingly, excessively disposable. The non-stick quality of the blades is also less; when I cut through glue dots or adhesive backed paper, I sometimes have to clean sticky residue from the blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BOMB DOT COM. As a fashion forward gal like myself I found these tattoos so trendy and artsy. I love how you can create your own look with them. I seriously think they are perfect for anything even just to accentuate an outfit. The concept of these is brilliant especially if you aren't ready to commit to an ink tattoo, they last just long enough for you to fully enjoy them. I love how unique they make me feel, especially because they aren't the ordinary, mainstream looking tattoos, they are tasteful and risqu in a sense that not many people have them and I think they are especially underrated. The metallic colors and patterns are beautiful. I highly suggest you try these if you have an appreciation for rare beauty and art. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flawed and far from acceptable. I am a very experienced crafter and I am always on the lookout for products which will save me money and still do the job well. I wanted to like this because it would have saved me a lot of money over the well known, other product I have used in the past. However, the application is not smooth, resulting in my using more of the product than I normally would. It sticks and pulls and I couldn't use the full tape. It just stuck about 3/4 of the way through. This happened on all three of the applicators I have used, so I must assume it is an inherent design flaw. I just cannot recommend it except for an emergency or when money is especially an issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does heavyweights, too. I guess I didn't understand when I bought these that they are intended for lightweight fabrics. That being said, I used them to cut through 4 layers of medium weight felt for a Halloween costume! They did so like a dream and are still as sharp as when I purchased them. I am not an everyday dressmaker so I can see having these for the rest of my life and only sharpening them a few times. A worth while investment for those times when I do need them. I've read a few reviews about them being too tight or using them for paper, and it breaks my heart. It makes me wonder if (like any product) some people just get a bad pair. A great investment if you ask me! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not like my old Precision scissors - Quality is iffy. I have had a pair of Tonic 5" scissors for years and love them. I ordered these expecting them to be the same. Not the same scissors or quality.
1) The plastic protective cover does not fit well. It's like it's too short or something. My original scissors clip on and stay on. They sort of grip the center color hinge/dot. These just are "there" and maybe, kind of stay on...if you cram them on.
2) The new scissors were hard to open & close. I even got a replacement set, thinking I just had a bad one. Nope, that one was the same. My husband worked on them with some graphite and finally got them to move better.
3) The blades are just okay. I was expecting precision blades like my old one. Nope, this must be a different model and the precision scissors are not being made any more. (At least I can't find them.) You can see the difference in the blades. The precision set is more beveled while this set is just flat. I did find and purchase a non-stick version of my old scissors. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tonic-Studios-814-Kushgrip-5-Inch-Non-Stick-Serrated-Scissors-with-Protective-Cap/dp/B000MAPMIS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tonic Studios 814 Kushgrip 5-Inch Non-Stick Serrated Scissors with Protective Cap</a> With these scissors I can't do some of the fine detail work that I do with my old set.
I have attached a picture of the scissors. Left to right: darker blades with orange handles are the non-stick precision scissors. Middle one with green handles is the scissors for this review <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tonic-Studios-837-Kushgrip-5-Inch-Needlework-Scissors/dp/B000WWIB48/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tonic Studios 837 Kushgrip 5-Inch Needlework Scissors</a> The orange handled set on the right is my old ones that I love. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is really great to have if you have the Arc system discs. This is really great to have if you have the Arc system discs. I bought some disks to make my kids their own student planners, and this punch really came in handy. It is smooth cutting, easy to use and quick. I was also able to punch their looseleaf notebook paper and add that to their planners for their math problems. I printed out on cardstock a cover for their planners and laminated it, I went to punch it and for the most part it punched, but one of the metal prongs got stuck. I am assuming because of the lamination, so I took out the drawer and pushed it back up very easily. I would say that this punches through paper and cardstock fine, but a little more difficult on laminated items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Successful, but a few issues. This product seems like it would be AMAZING if not for the shelf-life issue, which I'm hoping was the reason. It gave absolutely perfect detail in most areas of my molds, but the instructions point out that the product has a short shelf-life and should be used quickly, and I used mine within maybe a week and a half to two weeks of receiving it only to have serious trouble stirring the red half of the mixture (part A), and the blue (part B) did not thin it enough to make it possible to mix it together any easier. The instructions telling you to 'pour' it over the piece you want to make a mold of was a laugh, considering it came out as a massive glob of thick goop, so you can't just pour it over the piece and let it achieve its own evenness to prevent air bubbles. Despite trying to spread it out and hopefully get it into all spaces, since it wasn't moving on its own, I ended up with bubbles of empty space that then filled with my casting material and had to be heavily cleaned up.
I'd be willing to try this mold making material again with a LOT more attention to this kind of issue, but my only guess is that the product I had was held too long before shipping, making it a lot harder to work with. I'd assume that fresher product would work better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great toy for the kids, big mess for the mama. My 7 & 9 year old kids are into slime and clay this year. They went crazy, I mean like banana and money crazy. I don't know how they heard about this product, I guess they must have gotten the idea from watching some random Youtube videos.
We went to the local Daiso store and they were out. I had to order it on line.
They are like play dough, easy to mold and play with. My kids make flowers, pots and animals, let it air dry, color it and had lot of fun.
Cons: Messy!!!! That's what yo don't want as a mom, right? You ask the kids to clean up and vacuum, they did but you still have to vacuum again, because the crumbs are tiny and they were allover the place! My advice: play at your own risk, grin, grin!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gives Velcro a run for the money in special education classrooms. After having worked in Level 3 classrooms (speech pathologist) for 14 years where Velcro was a daily necessity for schedules and communication books, I went into regular schools and found that velcro was very difficult to obtain due to its price and low demand. I learned about this gem at a conference. I use it on laminated materials in which I need to remove and stick something over and over (like homemade books with pieces to match to each page, student schedules as those used with Structured Teaching method, etc.) I'm curious how crafters use since that's probably for which it was designed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO GOOD for hands prone to injuries. I bought these because while watching a video on costume making, the presenter said, "You will WANT these, because (having good tools) makes ALLLLL the difference."
I sew. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which is a connective tissue disorder. Simply put, it means I am MUCH more prone to getting repetitive injuries and arthritis in my hands. If I have to do a big project that involves a lot of cutting, that means a lot of pain.
These scissors are AMAZING for alleviating that stress. I completed a HUGE project - my son's Halloween costume - with no hand issues. And the difference between these an regular scissors? There is just ZERO comparison. None.
These were so worth the price I paid for them and then some. I highly recommend, especially for hands prone to injuries.
Oh, and they cut really well, too! I almost forgot that part. But they do! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They are very useful in my work as an aircraft component repair technician. I'm giving these high marks because I'm using these tools as a mechanic, not for their intended use. They are very useful in my work as an aircraft component repair technician. Unfortunately, because they designed for wax carving/ clay modeling, they are not as sturdy as I would like (don't use for prying!) They are otherwise great for getting into tight spots for cleaning, removing, and separating delicate parts. These are as good as some of the mechanic grade pick sets that I have bought and used. An average 4 piece pick set is about $10. This set is far more versatile, and a great buy for the number and varied shapes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quick-melting and far easier to use than candles. While these wax sticks (used in a mini-glue gun) are more expensive than wax seal candles, in my not-so-humble opinion, the extra expense is 100% worth it. Instead of having to hold a burning candle over paper or having to heat wax in a wax spoon, both of which have their limitations, all you have to do is stick one of these sticks in a mini-glue gun, heat it up, and squeeze the trigger to push melted wax onto the paper. It is EASY and MESS-FREE!
Each stick seems to equal two or three large wax seals, or up to four smaller wax seals.
The color of this wax is a very dark blue, close to a midnight blue.
I WOULD suggest purchasing a mini-glue gun that is for use with wax seals ONLY (in other words, don't try to use the same glue gun for wax seals and hot glue!). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A solid, well-constructed hole punch. I bought this as a replacement for a three-hole punch that failed after three years. My previous one was a generic-type item manufactured by a national office product company. It was flimsy and unreliable. The Swingline Precision Pro Desktop is very solid and well-constructed. The three holes line up beautifully and little effort is required to do the job. However, it's rare for me to use it at the stated page limit. The punch's size makes it suitable for a desk top. I do not subject it to heavy use so I cannot say how well it would work in a business setting. However, I find it ideal for home use and can strongly recommend it. Certainly, it is excellent value for its cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy Dandy Scissor Set. Sewing Scissor Set
This sewing scissor set comes with a 9" size sheer, a 4 1/2" small scissor and a thread nipper. I do a lot of sewing which means I use sheers everyday. I love the length of the bottom handle of the sheers. It is long and comfortable in my hand. The top handle has a slanted hole that lets your thumb rest in a very comfortable position. The sheers are sharp and will cut through several layers of fabric. When I cut patterns out I usually do several layers to save time. These sheers zip through layers of fabric very quickly. The small scissors have comfortable finger holes. The small scissor has a very sharp point and are very sharp. They are great for cutting around seams and clipping armholes etc. I like how sharp they are and because they are sharp they make quick work of small projects. Now for the nippers, they are good for cutting threads but are not sharp enough to cut the fabric in a seam. Sometimes when clipping threads you need to clip a seam. These nippers don't have the capacity to cut through fabric. The very ends of the nippers are sharp making it great for threads. I don't use nippers often because for me they are hard to use. I have been using this set of scissors for a few days now and I am enjoying the sharpness and the ease of cutting with them. I received this product at a reduced price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The package arrived looking pretty worn but the pony itself took no damage during . For the price I bought this for, I was ok waiting the 3 weeks it took to ship from China. They said it would take that long upfront and I was ok with that. The package arrived looking pretty worn but the pony itself took no damage during shipment. It was missing the wing nut that holds the bottom and top parts together so I had to go buy that separately. I added a washer as shown on my pic because I could see the tension damaging the wood over time. I'll probably be adding some leather to the clamps like a previous review mentioned. I'm happy with it now that I've gotten it put together with all the right hardware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product for a multitude of repairs. This was a re-order. I originally received a multicolor pack through the Vine program but I've found so many uses for it that I keep buying more. I used this mainly to mix with some yellow (80% yellow to about 20% black.) to re-attach some leaves that had fallen off some silk trees. I had to order some 20 gram packets of yellow from the Sugru website because Amazon doesn't carry the 20 gram sizes. Wish they would start carrying them here!
I love this stuff! It has the consistency of Play-Doh when you open the packets and is easily molded into shapes and sticks to most materials. It's great for fixing things that I wasn't able to fix before and to make some other things more user friendly. It seems expensive but the repair on my vacuum alone would have cost more than the whole package if that part was even available. The product is waterproof, UV resistant, electrically insulating and dishwasher proof when cured. Curing takes 24 hours. But it starts to harden after about half an hour. I was still able to make some changes on one of my projects over an hour later but it was noticeably firmer. When cured it will withstand temperatures of -58 degrees F to 356 F. When it's cured it has the bendability similar to an electrical cord. The thicker it is, the less bendable it becomes. It seems pretty strong, especially a thick piece.
In the past I used the black Sugru to add some drag to the part of a paper towel holder that holds the towels. According to reviewers, the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/simplehuman-Quick-Load-Paper-Towel-Holder-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00068M52C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">simplehuman Quick Load Paper Towel Holder, Stainless Steel</a> worked well for tearing off single sheets at the time it was first manufactured. But as paper towels got smaller and the cardboard in the middle got bigger over the years, the towels now just spin when you try to tear them off. A ring of Sugru adds more drag to the roll so they tear off easier. But I'm going to have to increase the size of the Sugru ring to have it working the way I want. It's no wonder some of those paper towel rolls look big (super jumbo) but get used up so fast. They're mostly air in the middle. I added a little more of the black that I had left over from the plant repairs to the towel holder.
I used a .5 gram packet of black Sugru to repair the shoulder strap of my black leather purse that was starting to shred. It would have broken in another month or so. (I'm hard on purses!) I'm going to add some of this black to a large white packet to make gray to attach the flag holder on the outside of our house which we can't seem to keep firmly secured to the stucco. I'll probably be back ordering more next week! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely an 'Economy" Bag. If you are into serious hobbies, or anything that requires really high quality wood, I would not recommend this bag at all.
It worked okay for what I needed, as I was just cutting up some wood to practice with, but for actual use, it's not really ideal.
There were a lot of really large chunks of wood, that you really couldn't do a lot of stuff with. If you're looking for a lot of thin slices, this really isn't your bad. Additionally, I know that balsa wood is generally fragile, but some of the thin strips had already broken by the time I received my package.
Overall, this wood wasn't really that high quality. It was very rough, and I've seen a lot better for a little bit higher prices. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for creating a higher weight yarn from 2 (or more) lower weight yarns. I originally purchased this ball winder to insure I could wind cones of lace yarn (after they were made into hanks and then washed). However, today the ball winder's price seemed a real bargain. I wanted to use some lace yarn (that I absolutely love) to make a large faroese shawl that called for a gauge of 4.5 stitches per inch. After making several swatches, I realized I would need to knit with 4 strands of the lace yarn on a size 9 needle to get this gauge. Since the swatches were beautiful and I loved the texture and drape, I decided to put this ball winder to the ultimate test. First I used the winder to rewind the lace-weight skeins of yarn needed. Then I put each skein into a small wastebasket and rewound the two skeins together to create a 2 ply (2 strands) yarn (fingering weight). Finally, I rewound these fingering weight skeins together to create a worsted weight yarn that would meet my needs. I had tried simply knitting the 4 strands together but discovered that a tangle in one could create a major setback. Now I enough 4-ply worsted weight yarn to complete my project in my favorite yarn! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Jammed up my printer. This paper is a standard printer sized rectangle and the rough edge look is achieved by removing the perforated edge. However, the perforated edge on the paper I received was very loose and started to come apart when I separated the sheets. Running it through my ink jet printer jammed my printer badly and it took a long time to get all the paper edges out of my printer. I then tried to print after removing the edges but I couldn't get a consistently straight print because the edges were not straight and didn't feed through my printer the same way each time. I would not buy this paper for printing on with a standard ink jet printer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like the design, sharp edge. So far I'm pleased with this product. Easy to use and quick to sharpen. For years I have used a large, bulky, space hog, old electric can opener just because it had a knife sharpener on the back. I never used the can opener function and it took up a lot of room in my small kitchen cabinets. On a whim I decided to look for a smaller method to sharpen my knives. This works nicely.
I don't spend a lot of money on knives so I don't worry about harming the knives with a sharpening tool -- I'm not an expert on sharpening implements but this one looks like it will be sharpen my knives for years to come. I've been doing a lot of slicing in the last few days processing food for canning and the various knives I used were all sharpened first in this product. The cutting edge was impressive and better than what I could get with my old method. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You can almost eat them. I used these to top of a "milkshake". I threw a 50's diner themed party and had fake milkshakes as centerpieces. I used these cherries to top them off and it just brought the whole centerpiece together. They looked so real people where taking them off the glass and inspecting them closer. At first glance you would think it was a real milkshake, but once you took a second look you can see the pink milkshake was just pink tissue paper along with white tissue paper as "whipped cream". These cherries made it happen! The cherries are a good size a little bigger than a quarter or maybe quarter size, the stem is about 2 inches long.(you can always cut if its to long) So happy with the purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unbelievably Amazing. I guess this glue gun did not meet some people's expectations, but for what I needed it for, it worked great. I used it to make little rolled roses out of felt, gluing a small dot of hot glue to keep the petals together as I rolled the die cut felt into a flower. I also used it to make felt bow/paper clips for journal/planners. Compared to what I was using, it was awesome! For me personally, I thought it had a fine tip (perhaps some people need an even finer tip?) The packaging does say "hot" glue gun, but the mini glue sticks that are recommended to go with this, are labeled hot/cold. You need to use the lever to click the first glue stick all the way in when you use it for the first time. After then, when you put the second stick in, it works seamlessly like one continues stick of glue (my old glue gun did not want to do that). It does have to be plugged in, but there is an on/off switch which is fantastic. (I had previously bought a "cordless" glue gun that could turn on and off but it drained the batteries while in the off position!) The little kickstand worked fine, the glue gun stood upright as you see in the photo, while I was using it. The directions say you can also safely lay it on its side which I did, with no problems. I did get some glue on my fingers, it was hot, but I didn't give me any burns. This is the best glue gun I have ever owned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality glue for a low price. Glue sticks came repacked in a plastic bag inside an Amazon box. One of the other reviewers mentioned an unpleasant odor, but I haven't noticed this. I think they work better than the SureBonder brand glue sticks I had been using previously. I like the longer length so that I don't have to reload as frequently, and the price was definitely better than the other brand. Cools to a translucent white color, not clear, although that's fine for my purposes. Don't have anything negative to say about the purchase. They'll last me quite a while with the length and quantity of glue sticks, but when I eventually run out I wouldn't hesitate to buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cracked wood that splintered off. So these arrived on time. Happily pulled them out and used them in a couple pour paintings. I should have inspected closer...I ran my hand across, they are rough and could use sanding but I'm coating these with resin so I wasn't too worried for an acrylic pour. I used two, did my pour and came back the next morning to see the one had a splinter that was about half inch wide, 1 maybe 2 inches long. I will take a photo to add when I'm home and remember.
I could deal with needing to sand these, but that pour is ruined. It was beautiful and for a gift so I'm rather sad. I'm not asking for perfection at this price, but a little quality control would rock.
The size was accurate, delivery was on time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Compilot Bluetooth function turns driving mode on in the Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon Wireless phone. Please be advised that the following fix only works on the Samsung Galaxy S5, it might work on the new S6 but I am not sure.
When you first start up your Compilot and pair it to the Samsung Galaxy S5 for the bluetooth function and start using it normally,
you will within the next day or so will get a message that your phone's driving mode is turned on (it does this even if your car mode is turned off).
What happens is that you cannot receive any text messages or phone calls while the phone is in driving mode and when you press the button below that says "I'M NOT DRIVING", it turns the driving mode off temporarily for about an hour then the driving mode turns back on again.
What is happening is the the phone's programming recognizes your ComPilot as a Bluetooth signal from a VEHICLE.
Fortunately, after a lot of hassles with Verizon Wireless and searching the internet with much difficulty for about a week. I lucked out and found the solution to turn the driving mode off without unpairing the Compilot and the Samsung Galaxy S5 phone.
It turns out to be a Verizon Wireless TEXTING issue, here's the fix for this frustrating issue.
To turn it off ( It is a Verizon texting tool)
1) Click the read Verizon texting icon and
2)Then click the 3 lines at the top of the screen to the left of the words "Verizon Messaging"
3) This will open another menu screen
4) Scroll down to advanced and click settings
5) Click driving mode (NOTE: This is the only place in the phone you will see the words, Driving Mode, you won't find it in Car Mode)
6) Un-check all paired devices and driving mode auto reply (This will not unpair the ComPillot from the phone)
7) Return to main screen and you are done and it should not ever come on until you re-check paired devices, etc in this setting.
Now I enjoy my ComPilot and my phone with the Bluetooth technology without the annoying driving mode turning on every other 10 minutes | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful and sharp. For years I bought fairly inexpensive scissors for when I sew, for years I was unhappy with how quickly they would dull leaving me with frustration while trying to cut out my patterns. I decided to splurge and buy a pair of Ginghers.... best decision ever!!!!! This are beautiful shears! They are worth every penny spent on them. I only use them to cut fabric... nothing else because I know that ruins the blades. They cut fabric like butter. They are a bit heavy in your hands but in a good way. I have had mine for years now and they still are as sharp as the day I bought them. My only negative comment about them would have to be that when using them for long periods of time the handles start to hurt my hand... which is a common problem even with ergonomic handles on other shears. I would rather have these than the plastic handles though. If you are looking for a set of shears look no further! These are the best! The set I have even came with a plastic cover for the blades and a metal box to store the shears and the plastic cover in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you want a single use edging scissor, these work for that. Bought it at a local craft store. Used them to edge around just 2 small sheets (4x6)of regular weight paper (like printer paper), noticed they weren't wanting to cut on just the 2nd sheet, I needed them to do 6 sheets for a project and obviously had hoped to still have them for future projects, however they just stopped cutting. Some parts will cut, while others will not cut at all so I have to take a regular scissors and finish it off, which defeats the purpose of these scissors at all. I may as well have used a template and regular scissors instead. Very frustrated! I can't even finish the project I bought them for and I can't even return them to be reimbursed an amount to make it worth returning them for due to restocking fees on returns at the craft store I bought them from.
You get what you pay for... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
She had 7 friends over and they absolutely LOVED this project. I purchased this craft for my daughter's 7th birthday party. Her theme was American Girl and she loves to do crafts. She had 7 friends over and they absolutely LOVED this project! They made beautiful flowers and had so much fun doing it. Instead of pipe cleaners, I used solid colored pencils. This enabled them to put the flowers together as a bouquet or use their pencils in school. My daughter and I decorated the favor bags with these flowers as well. This is such a cute project for little girls. The flowers are easy to punch out and are so pretty. You won't be disappointed! I plan on purchasing more to make cards and to use as Christmas gifts for little girls. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love these tools. My new favorite art tool!! These are absolutely wonderful, and I couldn't be happier to add them to my art supplies!
I am a mixed media artist, and love when I get the chance to test and review products! I purchased these at a discount for my review, and these are great tools!
These are great tools when using with clay, since they 'erase' your fingerprints and any other minor smudges. I also love to use them as smudgers with chalks and washable inks. They wash up quickly and the angles really help to get into those small places you are working on.
In a nutshell: These are well made, have a great variety of sizes included, and may prove to be an invaluable addition to your art supplies, and are an amazing value! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A fine improvised piano solo recital. Nils Frahm is a young German pianist, born in 1982. The Bells is a solo piano album, improvised and recorded over two nights in November 2008 in a Berlin church. Five and a half hours of music was condensed into an impressive, 40 minute recital.
Whilst harmonically, formally and gesturally the music doesn't break any new ground, I feel it is never banal or cloying. More neo-classical than jazzy, we are somewhere in the territory explored by Brad Mehldau, Keith Jarrett or Vasilis Tsabropoulos. Frahm does not have the stature (yet) of these giants in the contemporary solo piano niche, but what ties him to these men is the basically uplifting and hymnic vein that runs through the whole recital. His tone - lean, but full and deep - makes it easy and rewarding for the listener to connect. In some tracks (Said and done, Down down, My things) he really reaches for the level of exultation that we find in some of Mehldau's most brilliant extemporisations. The recital is short but it is well sequenced. There is not a weak moment in a natural flow between rapture and introspection which ends rather laconically. Throughout one senses a disciplined and authoritative musical imagination, a passion that is kept in check by a desire for understatement and a genuine identification with the instrument.
The recording has a lot of presence. 2 mikes at the piano and 3 more to record the resonant acoustics of the church. At one point the bells of the Grunewaldkirche intrude gently in the musical proceedings. But they are only a natural complement to an affirmative musical fabric in which their celebratory intonations are deeply woven into.
I look forward to hearing more from Nils Frahm. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really, really fantastic. I thought that I had my usual carving tools razor sharp ... until I got this. WOW. These knives arrive in *perfect* sharpness out of the package. I might buy another -- or perhaps the whittlin' Jack -- as a supplement. Melts wood like -- pardon the cliche, but man oh man -- BUTTER.
The blades are a bit tough to extend, but I found that applying a little Ballistol (or another oil) to the ends really helps loosen them up. (Another reviewer stated that he used a screwdriver to open them. NO. Do. Not. Ever.)
My only complaint has to do with the fake wood veneer on the handle. If it's not real, don't even try. Why not use some awesome material like carbon fiber or glass-reinforced nylon? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
HEART Review - works wonderfully. HEART REVIEW
It's really bizarre that the reviews for all sorts of different punches are merged together because how one punch works could be completely different from how another punch works. This is for the silver punch that makes hearts, 2-1/2" wide, 2" tall.
I got this as a way to make use of old books I've written. There are times that I have a proof book in which I find errors and therefore fix them and order a new fixed book. That means the original book is now not one I'd like to sell. I hate to waste that book and just recycle it, though. This punch lets me make beautiful heart shapes from the pages to use at book signings or other events. They are lovely for book clubs, too.
I'm attaching an image of the hearts so you can see what I mean.
This is perfect for any author or heck any scrapbooker. They also make beautiful decorations for weddings, engagements, bridal showers, and other romantic events.
The punch works like a charm and cuts smoothly.
Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THE perfect puzzle fixer. I was a little optimistic when I ordered 2 16-oz jars to fix completed puzzles. I barely made it through a 500-piece puzzle, timewise, and now I'm faced with two 1000-piece puzzles! With summer coming, I won't be spending too much time inside, so my table and puzzle pieces will just have to wait for a few months. Other than that, the Mod Podge worked perfectly. The puzzle picture is nice and firm, and all I have to do is order a frame, drop it in, and decide where to display it. I wasn't sure how this stuff would work, but I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Make sure, though, that you cover your cardboard or card table top with waxed paper before you start your puzzle. It's a little tough to coax the waxed paper under the puzzle after it's assembled. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wow! Drastic reduction in quality. Latest one was AWFUL. *** Update ***
I just bought a new candle after using up the old one. A 3x6 "100% pure raw beeswax candle." It's pale as a ghost, smells like parafin. That is... doesn't smell at all, or sorta chemical. Hard to describe how disappointed I am. Will not buy from Bluecorn Naturals again. They're selling bad product now, but it used to be good.
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I burn this candle a few hours at a time as instructed, makes my apartment smell great. They give you very descriptive instructions on how to make your candle last longer... things I've never heard before actually. (More than just trimming a wick, something about pushing in the outer edges so it burns evenly.) A company that cares. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If the hole is small it works well and you can actually match the colors. It really depends on your damage. I had a tiny cigarette burn that only burnt the fabric so there wasn't a depression. I cut a teeny hole of the fabric sheet in the kit (it's approx 3 X 3 so don't expect much.) Surprisingly the color mixed and matched perfectly. After it dried the color matched but because of the glue used to attach the color, it was a bit uneven but not noticeable unless you're looking for it. I'm going to try to smooth it out with the spatula they include and I believe that will work but I want to give it another 24H to dry just to make sure I don't move any "colored glue." If you have a deep depression it says to fill with cotton balls and although I see the logic behind that, whether or not you can get it even with the rest of the couch is another issue. Also I believe with a larger sized burn or hole (in diameter not depth) it would be harder to cut and match the fabric because you must tuck each edge under the couch material so it won't stick out. Basically if you have a small hole with little or no depression of the cotton filling the couch it works pretty well; as aforesaid it matches the color beautifully but it would be ideal if in another 24H I can smooth it out more so it blends better, but considering what it looked like before, it's a huge difference. I'd give the product between a B+ and A- so if you have a small hole or burn, you'll be happy with the results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright pastels will add color to craft projects. There are unlimited uses for washi tape & I love the colors included in this set of Scrapbooking Tape by DPIST. They are very pretty pastel colors, not pale or washed-out pastels but bright pastels. Each roll of tape is wide & about 16 long, is sticky but can easily be pulled up for re-arranging & is easy to write on. The colors of the tape will look lighter or darker depending on the paper you are sticking them to. Im using the tape to label the contents of some pretty storage boxes & for a vacation photo collage that Im working on. Of course, they are perfect for scrapbooking or for arts & crafts projects too.
As a product review blogger, I often receive products free or at a deep discount in exchange for my honest review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own based on my personal use of the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not recommended. Product returned. I bought this glue gun for a cat condo building project. After reading the reviews I felt confident. The price and generous "30 glue stick included" made it a real bargain!
When it arrived I was thrilled with the easy open packaging. It was smaller than I anticipated, but I plugged it in and started using it. For the first part of the project, it seemed to work great. I was gluing fabric onto a milk crate like box.
Once I was done with that part of the project, my husband and I moved onto gluing carpet pieces and rope to the pvc joints we had to cover. That is when the gun stopped working right. It seemed like the glue was getting stuck in the end of the gun, despite it being hot, it wasn't melting right and seemed plugged. When I pulled the glue stick out a little it would temporarily resolve the problem, but after a couple of trigger pulls, it would not feed the melted glue out. When I pulled the glue stick out completely it would make a popping sound, as if it had some kind of a vacuum seal inside where the glue stick meets the melting tip. It made it impossible to use, since I could only get a few drops of melted glue out at a time before having to pull the glue stick out and re-insert it, after a few tries it just stopped working, despite the tip being hot the glue stick was not melting and feeding out properly.
We had to go to the local Lowe's and buy another glue gun to finish the product. I posted for a return on this product and it went out with the mail today. Very disappointed in this product, especially given the stellar reviews it has :-(
Perhaps I just got a bad gun, IDK, but I would not recommend this product to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not very sticky. Cute Minion pictures on the roll so I am guessing that this type of "duct" tape is just for show and not for actual household use because I have Scotch tape that holds better than this. I bought this to hold my freezer door shut as I have bought this type of tape in the past because I don't want to look at ugly gray or a bright orange tape on my refrigerator door (too much food that's why). So I like to get tape that is nice to look at and that can hold the damn door shut so I don't have to wake up in the morning to find it hanging wide open after I just put a fresh piece of tape on it right before I went to bed. So... My question is: Is this just for decoration or is it supposed to be used for household projects too? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun, easy to apply and lasts in water. My daughters love fake tattoos, but they aren't falling for the typical hearts and ponies that you see for kids - they want cool tattoos that remind them of the ones their dad has or other people that they think are cool. We received these fake tattoos in exchange for my honest opinion. These are wonderfully beautiful and so vibrant! I wish I could get one like this in real life with the shiny metallic and bright colors - I'm sure maybe I could, but it would likely cost a ton and would be there forever and who knows if I'd still like that in a year or 10 - so this is the perfect option for me! They are waterproof and we tested that by going swimming - they held up nicely while swimming and for several days after that. They were easy to apply and the variety included in the pack is fun and includes quite a few choices - these would be fun for a girl's night out for sure! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set of molds. At first glance, these seemed like they were going to be too small to be useful, but when we made the bath bombs, the size was perfect. The set includes one small, one medium and two large molds. We found that the best method was to scoop up the bath bomb mixture in one half and pack it in well, then scoop some up in the other half and pack it a little over-full, then smash the two halves together. Once you do that, just give one side of the mold a little twist until it comes loose, then pull it off, and do the same with the other side and set the bath bomb aside to dry completely. There's no need to let the bath bombs dry in the molds. These stack neatly for easy storage, and since they're metal, should last quite a while. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
great! - a girl's best friend (caution: may render your boyfriend useless. I love this stuff. I ordered it to use on a vintage steel cabinet with glass doors left behind from an old roommate (pic attached) - the adhesive holding one of the large squares of glass to the metal frame gave out (thanks to my boyfriend who refused to listen to my "the yoga ball is not an indoor soccer ball, dummy" warning). It worked so quick and perfect, I got a little handy-girl happy and soon after, my 'honey do' list had become a 'forget it honey, it's done' list. Some of the quick repairs I knocked out: steel and glass cabinet mentioned, brass and crystal vintage lamps (the brass and glass just needed a little adhesive in places), misc. jewelry with loose or popped out rhinestones, back hooks on wall frames, a detached shoe buckle on a pair of heels, dismantled refrigerator magnets (not the free ones that come with Chinese takeout, the good ones that accommodate fridge photo hoarders - you know who you are), a loose stove knob (a constant reminder of your frozen pizza consumption), the hook screw that my blow dryer hangs from on the bathroom wall was loose via my compulsive blow-outs, so I pulled it out, squirted this stuff in the wall and popped the screw part back in - super solid now. It's clear, durable and dries quick - not super glue quick, but you have more control over precision since you can work with it for a minute before it dries. If you have a tendency to buy lower priced items and then kick yourself because they fall apart faster - this stuff lets you off the hook for a big chunk of those iffy decisions. Great price for the amount you get too (pic attached). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard to say. I didn't receive the correct product, so it's kind of hard to rate it. Instead of a 3-inch gold metal ring, I got two packages of paper mach eggs. Since some of the other comments talk about the paper mach eggs they received (which they did order), and one comment said they ordered the eggs but instead received a gold metal ring, this seems to be a bigger problem than just a warehouse picker pulling the wrong item. The eggs I received even had a note taped to one of them, with "3mm gold metal ring" hand written on it. I have a feeling that there is a disconnect in the store database settings, but nobody seems to be attempting to correct it. When I tried to return them to get the correct item, I was given a refund and told to place my order again, but I have no confidence in that. I considered actually ordering the paper mach eggs to see if I get the metal ring, but that's risky. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. Recently started to make mini albums and I haven't found a tape that would work...until now!! This tape holds tight, its easy to tear or you can cut it. I would buy this product again. Its great. UPDATE....I just got two more rolls of Angel Tape and I am a happy camper, it does a wonderful job and I will be buying it again! UPDATE....just received the 1/2 inch the double sided tape adhesive and it is wonderful. Its a great value compared to other brands because it has 55 yards compared to 27 yards and it works great. Try it and you won't be disappointed. I will continue to buy this adhesive as it is the best I have ever found. The seller, Angel Direct Products is a great company. They get your order to you on time and are always there if you need help. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Couldn't be happier with the hot/cold throw and the desirability of the scents. I used the Candle Science Sweet Dessert Fragrance Sampler in 444 soy wax to make wax melts, not candles. Having given it ample time to cure (more than 2 weeks) I feel comfortable reviewing this sample pack. First...YUM! They're really all scrumptious scents.
All four have good hot and cold throw. I've never been a fan of blueberry scents but this one is not too bad at all. It was a little too much on the sour/tart side for my taste as is so I did a test batch mixing .40 oz Blueberry Cobbler with .10 oz Hansel & Gretels House added to 3.52 oz 444 soy at 185, stirred to 130 and poured. The result was more of the cobbler I was looking for...and it's a THROWER.
Hansel & Gretels House is by far my favorite. It'll make you hungry for goodies. They're all pretty strong scents when used it at 12% by weight, added scent at 185 F, stirred to 140 then poured. The first test melt at 1 week was kind of light so I gave the cure another week and the throw was much better. I've also mixed this scent 75/25 with pumpkin souffle and it was awesome. The throw was mid as opposed to strong but it was evident and enjoyable.
I feel like the Strawberry Shortcake is more of a Strawberry Quick (drink mix for milk) than a true fresh strawberry but it still smells terrific. (12% fragrance in 444 soy, added at 185 F, stirred to 135 and poured). This scent is a THROWER. Again, I tried a mixed test batch at 75 to 25 (3 parts to 1) with Very Vanilla. Again, I think this scent was more Strawberries & Cream & that sharp artificial strawberry smell that the drink mix has was muted but the Strawberry itself was no less evident. I have to note however than ANY fragrance I've mixed with Very Vanilla has had to cure 2-4 weeks. If it doesn't cure long enough that fragrance oil tends to put off a chemical smell (and it typically stinks when adding it to the wax.) Cure it long enough and it's a wonderful creamy scent that alone isn't unlike buttercream frosting and mixes very well with other fragrances.
The Cinnamon Bun scent smells like nothing but cinnamon to us. Like smelling ground cinnamon from a spice bottle. I did a test batch of Cinnamon Bun fused with Very Vanilla (.40 oz & .10 oz) with 3.52 oz of 444 soy. Added fragrance at 185, stirred to 125 and poured. After curing a couple weeks it smells more like a french toast or coffee cake than the Cinnamon Bun alone. But if you want a "Wow that's CINNAMON spice" then you'll like it as is. We love it, but mixed.
I hope this info helps. There are so many variables when dealing with fragrance oils that it's nice to know more of the picture other than "smells great".
On another note, Candle Science is a great company for candle supplies. I love that they make phthalate free fragrance oils, they break down all necessary info for their fragrances on their web site and they are fantastic at customer service via phone or email if you hit a stumbling block & need help AND they respond in a very timely manner. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. I have to admit, I was disappointed.
First problem - it took 2 shipments to get the right size. The first board that came in measured 3/4"x1-1/2"x3 feet...a far cry from a 4" x 6 foot board. I was needing this in a hurry, and after filing the complaint, it took 2 additional weeks to come in, so my personal deadline of repairing my cabinet prior to company was not met.
The second problem was the quality of the board. It was not planed smooth - at all. Both edges are rough sawn with the burn marks from the saw blade. The face on both sides is very rough, which all I can say is thank goodness for an air orbital sander or it would have been impossible to sand to a smooth surface. Forget hand sanding to make this usable for interior use, unless you have alot of elbow grease and time. It was even time consuming using a sander.
The last problem was that this board has the appearance of poplar, all though the shipper says it is maple. It has the 'hardness' of maple, but has the grain and coloration of poplar. I've worked in the lumber industry for 30 years, and have never seen a maple species with this coloration and grain. But to the defense of the shipper, I also know that maple can vary in color and grain drastically, depending on the species and location of the trees harvested. I guess my warning on this problem is that this board has a very distinct 'brown' color that does not match cabinet-grade maple, so be aware of this if your project must match existing maple cabinets or furniture.
The only reason I gave this product 2 stars instead of 1 was because the price was reasonable for maple, and the board did measure a true 3/4" x 4"width, which is hard to find. Would I buy this again if I needed another piece? No...I would order the higher priced 3/4 x 5-1/2" and rip it to width myself. The sanding alone is not worth the money saved. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good moustache scissors. These are excellent scissors. I use them to trim my moustache and they do a good job. I wish they had sharper points, but it's not really a problem.
I knocked off 1 star because the blades are not in contact for the full length. The blades do not contact each other until they get 1/3 of their length from the pivot screw. Since most moustache cutting occurs near the tip, not a problem. Also, they seem to cut paper for the full length of the blades. Anyway, it's a possible problem in certain applications.
There is a pivot screw, but so far it has not loosened up. Scissors are nicely polished with gold colored handle and silver colored blades.
I'm very happy with these scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works, and easy installation. Works awesomely! Have a three story house, I put one on the top floor and one on the bottom floor, and have no problem hearing it. The receivers feel a little warm, but no warmer than a Roku device. Saved me a bundle on installing a wired unit. Thank you Proxelle. The little instruction sheet is idiot proof. Installing the transmitter easy, just drilled two little holes into the wall, screwed in the supplied screws, and everything snapped on ---
no problem. I suppose there might be an issue when I have to replace the transmitter battery, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. In the meantime, I'll be made aware that UPS man has arrived with a regal Big Ben chime. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Might Be My New Obsession. I ordered this washi tape at a discount in exchange for my honest review and I absolutely love it. I have to say I wasn't expecting much out of this tape. I have seen washi tape and even loved the cute things you could do but this is my first time trying it out. I truly expected that this tape wouldnt stick well and that I would be disappointed. Quite the opposite. The tape is an excellent quality and is so easy to work with. It is very forgiving. So if I place the tape down on something but didn't get it quite where I like it I can pull it back up and try again. I have done this over and over and the tape still stays put once I get it perfect. It tears off the roll with just my finger nail so I don't need to use scissors unless I want a clean cut. The thing I love most is how you can fold this and bend it and it all creases and sticks together so perfect. If I get this down uneven and there is a bubble I can just take my thumb nail and smooth it out. I have been bitten by the bug and Im ready to put this tape on everything I can find! In the photo I added this is the box the tape came in, I just cut off the flaps and then I covered it with the tape. Now I can just store it like this on my desk and it looks adorable. If you have never used washi tape be prepared to get excited and inspired. If you already love it I think this set is a great option and I don't think you will be disappointed. I can't find any reason this isn't a five star product. I love it!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These scissors are AMAZING. These scissors are AMAZING!!! I'm a professional upholstery seamstress so I use scissors all day long and have to cut through some very thick fabric. For the past 10 years I've used nothing but Wiss or Mundial Stainless Steel Shears until a local sewing supplier recommended these Carbon Steel shears to me. He let me sample the 2 scissors next to each other and it was a day and night difference, truly! While both scissors can cut through thick leather or denim with some ease, these scissors made cutting through them absolutely effortless, like cutting through butter. While the other scissors took a little extra effort.
As far as the design of these scissors I love how light they feel along with the handle design. When using the other scissors my fingers used to hurt after a days worth of cutting because of the constant rubbing/holding of the hard metal handle against them but not with these scissors. They are so easy to use and not hard on the hands like the other scissors. I'll never buy anything else again as these are truly amazing scissors.
Also, just as a side note:
I purchased the 10" shears which work good but they are a 1/2" shorter in the cutting area compared to the 10" Mundial sheers. So if you're changing from Weiss or Mundial to these sheers then I'd recommend getting the 11" as I notice the 1/2" shorter difference when cutting.
I will definitely be buying more and would highly recommend them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The color was perfect for my lava costume. The color was perfect for my lava costume. I have the best consistency of color if I put a dab of water on the paint and use a sponge to apply with dabbing motions. It is great. Keep in mind that this is water soluble so it does come off in rain and water. That said, this is a simple clean up. Shower and wash like normal and you are done. I have sensitive skin and I did not have a reaction to this covering my face and arms. I did properly treat and prime my skin first to reduce any possible rash or breakout. I have three colors of this brand. Purple, red and orange. I use frequently and have barely dented the amount. If used with a sponge the coverage is perfect and uses minimal product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vibrant and decidedly different. I went on a scrapbook retreat with friends and decided to do something different. All of us use the typical papers for our scrapbooks - mostly florals and papers that go with the scrapbooks we make of our children. This time I was using pictures taken by a professional photographer with the 8 year old dressed up in different styles, and I thought these beautiful papers by Graphic 45 would really showcase them. The scrapbook recipient loves both Alphonse Mucha and steampunk and I knew she would love this.
I decided on a 7 gypsies ephemera + naked envelope album and covered them in these drop dead gorgeous, vibrant, thick cardstock papers. With 20 different designs (10 two sided pages), I had plenty of versatility to match the colors from the pictures. With a little antique cream colored ribbon and liberal use of the die-cut tags and frames, it came out with a satisfying turn of the century look. I will post a picture.
Everyone who saw this album at the scrap getaway went nuts. It's just such a wonderful departure from the usual. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheaply done, the picture is a lie. What is showing in the picture here and what I got are widely different in quality. I was expecting a nice book, with slightly thicker leather which as you can see in the image is stitched around the top, the embossing is nicely done with depth to it, and there is a robust color. What I got looks like a cheap knock off of this. There is no depth to the embossing and no stitching around the top. The leather feels extremely cheap and there is a weird lumpy pattern between the patterns around the oak tree that are not there in the picture. I feel like I was completely deceived and I would absolutely not buy this again and certainly would not use this seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love how it looks but ordered 1 size too large. So I read some reviews on this glove and they said if you wear Large, to get a size bigger. Boy do I wish I did not listen to them. I tried on some Giro gloves at a local shop and tried it in size Large, it fit like a slim fit, not loose or tight but just tight enough. Although the gloves I tried at the local shop were not the same type of gloves, they were made by Giro. I went with the reviews and ordered an XL and when I got them, I liked how it fits snug and more freely, but the finger tips and palm were a bit larger. Maybe I should have went with a Large. My opinion, if you are a Large, get a Large. I will upload some pics of how the gloves look on my hand | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
10 sheets of real gold, 90 sheets of composite. Received 100 sheets (in 10 stacks of 10 sheets each). The first pack of 10 sheets worked beautifully and looked like real gold. However, 1/3 of the way through a project that took 30 sheets of leaf, I opened the second pack of 10 sheets and it was a very different color -- paler and almost identical to the "composite" gold-look leaf products I've used in the past (e.g., the Mona Lisa gold-colored composite leaf available in the kit <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Speedball-Mona-Lisa-Gold-Leaf-Kit/dp/B002NQ7RZA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Leaf Kit</a>). The color is different enough that I noticed it before applying, and chose to not apply it to the project that used the first "real" gold leaves. Disappointing, and overpriced for 10 sheets of real gold leaf and 90 sheets of composite. Two stars though because the real leaf is gorgeous and applies beautifully. I wish I had gotten the full quantity as ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These hooks are FANTASTIC. I had heard really good things about these Crochet hooks so I decided to take the plunge and purchase them. I ordered my first set on January 15, 2013. I have been using them religiously ever since. I love how the yarn slides so smoothly with them. I am a knife holder and I do not have any problems with them (I do have small hands). I loved them so much that I decided to buy a set for my Grandmother who is 94. She has been crocheting for most of her life. When I delivered her the hook set, she thought I was silly for purchasing them for her after all because a crochet hook is just a crochet hook. I met up with her about a month or two after I gave them to her. I asked her what she thought about them and her eyes lit up. She absolutely loves them. She uses the pencil hold, and she also has small hands.
The only bad thing I can say about them is: Last weekend, I crocheted about 16 hours (in 2 days) and I noticed that they were rubbing on my palm below my little finger. That being said doing anything repetitively for that long will cause some friction. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Plenty of pretty, rich colors and imagination enhancing projects for my gift. I have purchased origami paper in the past, but in smaller quantities than 500 sheets. Gave it away as a gift, and it was certainly a hit, so I'm back for a larger quantity of paper this time.
There is plenty of paper in this pack, all in excellent colors. This paper is strong and doesn't tear so easily, so it can withstand the creasing and folding required of origami designs.
Origami paper is one thing, but trying to figure out what to DO with it is quite another. This paper comes with an easily downloadable ebook with 100 designs, from simple to more complex, with quite an emphasis on ever-popular animals. And, seriously, some of the designs in the ebook are quite remarkable ... but with the simple, straightforward instructions, are also quite "doable."
This paper will be a gift, as well, for another of my friend's daughters. It will give her plenty of ways to exercise her already vivid imagination, as well as keeping her and her friends busy for a while. And that equates to "Brownie Points" for ME, to be sure! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DIY caviar nails. i really wanted to try caviar nails without spending 25$ for the ciate brand that only comes with 1 color microbeads and 1 color nail polish.
for just under 15$ this set comes with 12 different colors (clear, copper, florentine gold, white gold, fire opal, garnet, tourmaline, krunzite, amethyst, blue topaz, feldspar, and peridot) and you can just use whatever color nail polish you have at home. i added some pictures to show what the bottles look like in real life as well as my first go at diy caviar nails.
great price, great product, decent wait time. although these containers will definitely last me a long time, i would purchase this again. too bad it doesn't come in black :(
*also don't put clear nail polish on top of the beads. the color bleeds out and doesn't help them stay on any more securely than if you didn't put a coat over them. might be the brand of polish i used but meh. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
VERY COLORLESS AND MONOCHROMATIC SINGING BY BERGANZA. I reviewed this performance when it was on the "Grand Opera" series on London/Decca several years ago, and I've found that I think much less well of it than I did before. The ensemble singing is fine, and Varviso keeps things going pretty well. For me, the biggest stumbling block is the great Teresa Berganza, who sang this role with a lot more spunk and spirit both before AND after this studio recording was made. Perhaps the recording itself is at fault, or mayabe she was trying a different vocal approach -- but it does not flatter her at all. The voice, while itself easy on the ear, sounds muted, blanched, colorless, and extremely monochromatic. Her Isabella on this recording has virtually no "spunk" or spirit whatsoever. Just listen to her RAI broadcast (made six years later and available at an incredibly low price on Opera d'Oro) and you will hear the difference immediately. On THAT performance, the full opulence and many colors of her voice are in full cry. She uses low chest notes like a master violinist, and still retains the top B's, which are the "money notes" in this role. All the spirit and buoyancy that is missing here can be heard on that recording. What is heard here is not Isabella - it's as though she's sight-reading the music, and singing it in a way that doesn't even begin to conjure up the vixen that Isabella really is. One would never imagine by listening to this recording that Isabella was considered one of Berganza's greatest roles. Fortunately, there are two other versions that present her in far more typical vocal and comedic form.
The other singers in this recording (Luigi Alva, Fernando Corena, Rolando Panerai, etc ) are all wonderful and they supply a lot of the fun and comedic touches that this opera must have. Unfortunately, to my ears (and perhaps I'm in a minority), this "Italiana" is like Hamlet without the prince, or more to the point, a performance of Carmen without the gypsy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Is the Spindle You Want to Learn On. Supported spindles are the easiest to learn to spin on, and I think Navajo spindles are the best of the lot.
Any support spindle is ten times easier to learn to spin on than any drop spindle, and Shacht makes a high quality basic Navajo spindle that just works well, and at a reasonable price.
This spindle is one of the most versatile on the market and can spin anything from the finest cobweb lace yarn all the way up to super bulky yarn. It will do just about anything that it's possible to do with a spindle, and do it easily.
Go to YouTube and look up some videos. Spinning is usually done with the spindle on the right, and plying with it on the left. If you're left-handed, you may want to do it the other way around, but spinning on the right and plying on the left is easier for right-handers. I don't know why there are so many videos that have cropped up recently that show it backwards.
I learned on a Schacht Navajo spindle, and after learning how it was done from some books, with the coaching of a friend, I just sat down and started spinning. That's how easy this is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome stencils, double check the size of them before you buy drawing paper to go with them though. I bought these for my nephew for Christmas this year. They showed up last week and they appear to be some of the better quality stencils I've come across and I'm pretty sure that my nephew who loves dinosaurs will love them. Just make sure you check the sizes of these things before you buy drawing paper for the kiddos to go with these, since they're HUGE and that's partly my fault for not reading carefully enough when i bought drawing paper to go with it (the paper i bought was 9x9 and not big enough height wise, I'll just have to get him another drawing pad to go with these) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Belongs in The Vaping Toolbox of Every Coil-Builder for Use Trimming the Wicking Material for RTA/RDA/RDTAs. Perfect addition for anybody who vapes and builds their own coils! Small, handy, sharp straight cuts, and it works perfectly with the cotton wicking material used in RTA/RDA/RDTA atomizers. After using them a few times, I realize I would be lost without them even though I don't use them for embroidery. In fact, I have never cared for embroidery because it is so tedious but I have learned over the years that the reason it was so tedious for me had everything to do with a slow degenerative retinal disease that took years to diminish my sight enough to realize there was a problem. Thus far, all that remains is light perception along with my other senses. In addition, having arthritic, osteoarthritis, and nerve damaged hands isn't conducive to embroidery as a hobby. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Happy I took the plunge. I have considered Arc notebooks before, but always figured I wouldn't like them for some reason or other and that it wouldn't be worth shelling out for a punch that I might end up not using. So for a long time I used Mead flexi-binders (not always easy to find). The rings on that binder would always wear out after a while, and what seemed convenient at first turned out to be a hassle. So I splurged on this paper punch, and I am SO glad I did. The paper is so easy to move around, and I have a slim notebook with no frills or anything to add bulk. The Arc covers are wider than I would like--probably to make room for added tabs, which I'll never use--so I used an exacto knife and a 5mm corner rounder, and cut them down to size. Now I have as many perfectly-sized notebooks as I want. Oh, and the punch works great. I was glad to find it for a better price than if I had gotten it directly from the store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely Not All Purpose Scissors. Ordered for sewing and general use at home cutting paper, fabric, thread, and cotton cord. Nice polished finish and blades felt sharp. Don't understand all the positive reviews. As some other reviewers noted, the scissors only cut thread and very thin paper and fabric. Thicker paper, fabric, or cord would spring the blades apart, be jammed between the blades, and not be cut. Screw on the blades was tight and blades closed smooth and aligned. Replied to seller's after-sale email and asked for advice, but received with no response other than several more days of identical, irritating robo emails soliciting positive reviews. Blades may be either a chrome plated carbon steel as described or a stainless steel as contradicted by the title. A low strength steel would allow the blades to flex rather than be rigid and cut the material. Returned to Amazon in February 2017. Definitely not as advertised "All purpose lefthand scissors." My favorite/only left hand scissors are the Gingher 8-Inch Left Hand Dressmaker Shears. The Gingher are a bigger size but very high quality polished stainless steel and cut everything flawlessly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the money. I own this boardcutter and I use need to cut foam boards and the like quite frequently so it comes in handy. The benefit to having this board cutter over using a regular X-acto knife is that it is more steady; it has a rubbery, soft handle which your palm easily hugs; dual blades (one is removable); tightening screw to ensure the blade doesn't change its position; varying depths of cutting. It can be used for 90* angle cuts or 45* angle cuts by repositioning the bottom plastic attachment.
The only downside is that it doesn't have any particular mechanism that helps you cut a straight line, so I often have to use a metal ruler as my guideline. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for heat embossing. My wife has become very obsessed with embossing and I purchased this item to aid in her obsession. The gun works very well and heats the embossing powder quickly and easily, resulting in a nice finished product. It should be noted that there are other applications for this gun, including paint or glue drying, but I cannot comment on its effectiveness with those other applications. However, I do think it would do a fine job drying anything that is safe to dry (and won't melt!!!!).
My two warnings are:
1) Just watch what surface you put the hot gun down on as it can ruin certain surfaces (i.e., wood, plastic, etc.); and
2) The manual states that the gun may smoke after the first use, which is normal. Mine did smoke (AND STINK!) but sure enough, it never smoked again after that first day.
Highly recommended product, at least for heat embossing! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Life Off Gorilla Glue Remover worked great. We had streaks of glue on our laminate flooring from uisng Gorilla Glue to adhere felt pads to the bottom of chair legs. Thought we'd let the product dry long enough, but no such luck. We contacted Gorilla Glue and they had no viable removal options for us. We heard about Motsenbocker's product and ordered it online (wasn't carried in any big-box stores in our area). Followed the directions and the glue came off with no damage to the floor. Had to use it twice on a couple of areas...but we're now "glue free" and recommend the product enthusiastically. I have contacted Gorilla Glue and told them about this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
seller's pic is a lie- paper is faded pinkish red like all construction paper. Still a good quality paper. You know?? Seems like a paper company would figure out a way to make construction paper more vibrant....In the above picture, this paper looks like it would be a beautiful vibrant red, right??? NO!!! It's the old faded out red- almost a pink. It's the same shade you'd get out of Walmart construction paper....... I know the paper being faded red isn't the sellers fault, he's just selling construction paper. BUT, it's the way he displays the paper, in the picture above, that makes me angry. Why? Because it looks like a vibrant dark red when it's no such thing!!!! That's the seller's mistake. It's, as if, he knows the paper is dull so, he displays the paper just right to fool you into thinking it's a true red and snaps a pic......I call that type of seller a shark. I wish Amazon would screen their sellers!!!! Or maybe I should've known better when the seller didn't offer but one picture. If you want a vibrant red construction paper then, I don't know what to tell you. I've yet, to find one. I do know you can buy copier paper in the "neon" colors and red is one of them......Also, card stock offers a true Valentine red. But, as far as this paper is concerned, it's a faded pinkish-red. It looks like it's been in the sun for a few weeks and has faded. The paper is sturdy and holds up well to glue and glitter if you don't mind the color. It's a good quality construction paper....just sold as the wrong color in my book. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This stuff is pretty awesome. So I bought this with the purpose of using it for making rc car parts for an rc car that is no longer being produced. I got it yesterday and played with it by making a small piece about the size of a marble. I tried using Rit Dye in the water as I was melting the plastic and Im fairly certain that as long as you use enough rit dye and possibly add salt(according to the rit dye instructions) you should be able to get some nice colors out of it. My first test came out a dark bubble gum color, although that was with using about 2 fl oz. red to 1 fl oz. black and about 1 cup of water. I received an e-mail from the seller recommending food coloring, so I will try that next. This plastic seems very similar to nylon, and I tested it with acetone and it will melt, so if you want to remove imperfects an acetone vapor should work. I put a ball of it about the size of a marble in pliers and I wasn't able to crush it after it cooled to room temperature. I used a knife and cut the ball in half and it was difficult with a very sharp knife to cut all the way through it. The ball did have a few small air bubbles but they are small and few enough that I don't imagine it would ever cause a structural weakness. After the plastic is fully hardened it still seems very elastic for a plastic. It doesn't seem to crack under stress; it instead bends and returns to its initial form. I excited to try to use this for making parts. My only negative would be that there is very little information about this product available currently. The website specifically has almost no information on it. If anyone has any questions just post a comment and Ill answer them if I can. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I need a bigger house to store this kraft paper. So I definitely read the dimensions, but I must have a serious lack of spacial prowess because when this came, I was floored at how huge it was. Not that I'm complaining, the more the merrier. I live right next to the hobby lobby that also sells kraft paper wrapping in smaller rolls, obviously, and this is a steal. The quality is great...it doesn't really fray (like construction paper), and it's not overly thick and difficult to wrap presents with. I noticed that some tapes don't adhere very well to the material, but if you use the standard clear "packaging tape" style tap, it works great and hardly shows on the kraft paper (unlike the frosted scotch tape, which looks hideous and is really obvious). I can easily write with metallic markers and paint pens without it bleeding or anything on the material. The only time I might reconsider getting this is if you want different colors. There is white and black kraft paper that can also be really cute as wrapping, so if you didn't want to be stuck using the standard brown one for every present, then maybe a variety of smaller rolls would be better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is Good For a Quick Fix, But May Not be Strong. Not much bonding liquid inside the wand; maybe 25 drops; only enough bonding liquid to fix 5 or 6 small items. I think I paid $9 or $10 at Wal-Mart for this, so it cost me about 36 cents to 40 cents a drop to use it.
Cap doesn't fit tight, but maybe it's designed that way on purpose so the liquid bond won't adhere the cap to the wand. I store the wand in the package it came in; discovered the liquid bond leaks out of the wand. I recommend storing the wand in an upright position, in case it leaks.
I haven't stressed anything that I've repaired, but my friend used it on the side arm on his eye glasses. The bond held for awhile, but came apart in the same spot within a week or two. It would be good for eye glasses if only for a quick fix until you can get to your optometrist to order new eye glass frames.
What the outside of the package doesn't tell you is that it only dries with the UV light hitting it, so you have to ensure you spread the liquid bond on the edges of what ever you are fixing so it's visible, not just on the inside of the two pieces being bonded together. The instructions inside the package say it will dry without the light in 24 hrs., but after I discovered it had leaked out of the wand, no, it didn't harden within 24 hours. It was just sticky. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The clamp just isn't a good clamp. I may have written a review on this product before, and if I gave it anything more than three stars, I take that review back.
I have owned this product for well over a year now, and after using it off and on over that period of time, I have come to the conclusion that the included corner clamp is simply not good.
The corner clamp is not capable of applying pressure to the full joint, and that's why the back of the joint is tight and the front is always loose. I understand why it's like that. It's trying to fit inside the rabbit, but that isn't sufficient. There just isn't enough pressure applied to the front and the gap will never fully close. Also, if you over tighten this clamp just a little bit, it's going to strip.
The v-nailer works fine. I can't imagine how that would be causing the problem. It presses the v-nail in nice and smooth
From now on I'm going to stick to using my Kreg jig and using pocket holes. I don't buy pre-made picture frame stock. I'm strictly a hobby frame maker, so screws will work just fine for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for lefties. I love that this set of scissors offers 3 different sizes for different tasks. My husband, who is the sewer in the family, jumped on claiming the smallest pair of scissors that are 5.5 inches for trimming up thread while working on the sewing machine. He loved them and said they were comfortable on his large sized hands, even though they were smaller scissors. He also commented that they were more comfortable for using than other scissors that usually don't cater to left-handers like himself. I used the medium 8.5 inch sized scissors for cutting wrapping paper to wrap my daughters birthday presents. I didn't even have to open and close the blades, as the titanium fused blades were sharp enough to slice through the wrapping paper without ripping it. The soft grips made it comfortable for my smaller hands and worked well for being right handed as well. I used the largest sized 10 inch scissors to trim up a fleece cloth diaper liner that I had cut to large with my Gingher sewing scissors. These scissors are much more lightweight than the Gingher sewing scissors, and the grips are make it much more comfortable on my hand when I am cutting fabric for a long time. Overall, this is a great set of all purpose or starter set of sewing scissors. I received this product at a reduced cost in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
50 sheets for $5 dollars, you can't go wrong with all the beautiful choices. What a beautiful! beautiful collection of design and colors. I'm skipping ahead so I can use this very pretty paper. I use some of the paper for stationary. I love to make unique pages, my cousin and I are " pen pals" even though she lives 2 hours away from my town.
She is a journalist so we both share our thoughts and events of the week. I also make book marks out of the collection of wonderful designs. I have 3 pads and will be adding more very soon. The paper adorns my storage bins, it's soo much fun to create places to use it. I also use it as mat in picture frames. I highly recommend this ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute scrapbook adhesive starter kit. I'm a paper crafter and this adhesive kit has about every type of adhesive you need for paper crafting/scrapbooking. It could be a good way for a newbie to get started - or be a great gift for a newer scrapper. The tape runner works better than others I've tried, but it ran out really fast, didn't complete even one small (1 page) project. I wish it was refillable, instead of disposable. I like that the double-sided tape is like Scor-Tape, you can tear it instead of cut it (although not quite as easy as Scor-Tape, and the holder it is in is worthless, IMO. But that's OK, I just took the tape out of it.) The foam squares work well, and there are plenty of them, but they are a taller than I prefer for most things (personal preference.) I'd never used any brands of the other 3 products before. I really like how the glossy glue worked to create glossy accents, but it came out of the bottle too fast for the small detail part of the project I was doing. It also works well as a glue, very strong. I have a larger Xyron sticker maker that I bought recently but hadn't used yet, so I tried this one first. I love it! I think it will be perfect for adhering Inchies and small phrases I cut from my Cricut, and is perfect for doing ribbons and trims. Too bad it's not refillable. I think that just leaves the adhesive eraser. I used this with some tape dot runner I overran. It worked great, without marring the paper.
I was very pleased with the quality of all the products in this kit, and the box is very nice and has a magnetic closure. It will be repurposed for storage in my pink design studio. I really wish I could give this product 4.5 stars - it's close to 5, but it's a stretch. It is a great kit. I knocked it down a star for 2 things. Although gift boxed/ sample kits are usually higher priced (and this one is no different.) I do think $25 is too much. The sample amounts are just too small to justify the price, IMO. Price it $19.99 and it probably would have got the extra star. Also I would have been happier if the Xyron and tape runner weren't disposable. I probably would have invested in refilling them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Medium to Small size, good price, nice color. These are really cute paper pom-poms in a nice tan color. They were a little smaller than I expected, but are going to be a good size to do a cluster arrangement with lace cut out lanterns for my October wedding. They were easier to open then I thought, but I had to be very careful in pulling them apart. They literally are the same thickness as tissue paper. It took about 3 minutes to get one pulled apart and fluffed good. Once pulled apart they hold their shape well. The edges are rounded perfectly which I think is a nice touch. I have only worked with one, so I can't comment on quality consistency. I just tried one to see if these were worth keeping. For the price you get 10 of these its a great deal.
Would be good for baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, etc. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for occasional use, but not the best quality. I'm happy with the product so far. The hole punchers do feel cheaply made, but
I don't use them for big jobs, so they're in good condition months later.
I don't like the raised bumps on the handles, and squeezing them does feel a bit like a work out :), but it's understandable.
I read in another review that the handles had an odor, but I only notice the odor when I smell the handles closely, and the odor does not stay on my hands or linger at all (and I consider myself sensitive to smells).
My main complaints
1. sometimes a ring is left around the hole
2. the "hole-catcher" is uncomfortable/awkward to open and sometimes ineffective.
3. the larger hole puncher does not always make a clean cut through a single sheet of paper
I like how these hole punchers "reach deeper" to the center of the paper compared to standard hole punchers (about one inch). Also, these are my first "non-standard" hole punchers, so I like having three new sizes, which makes all the negatives of the product tolerable, given the price I paid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best product EVER! Love this stuff, it's worth every penny. Love this stuff! I am NOT an artist. I am not very artistic. But I had this idea in my head of a project I wanted to do-- a large BSA Eagle medal for my boys' eagle ceremonies. I tried going to my local craft store and using scupting clay, but when it dried, it crumbled before I even touched it. I asked all my friends and nobody had any ideas. Looked on Amazon and accidentally found this stuff. It's AWESOME! It is easy to work with, sands beautifully, paints beautifully, doesn't crack, is STRONG and sturdy when dry! NO CRUMBLING! A little goes a long way! 1 lb made this (see attached image) top piece and eagle, and I still have 1/3 of the jars left! For this, I did scrapwood base with the Apoxie to texture and add the details. I found some videos online that gave good tips on how to use-- if you have experience at this kind of thing, you may not need it, but it helped me alot. Still not finished with everything, but you can see an in-progress picture. I'll use the Apoxie again and again-- worth EVERY penny! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Recommended paper for Gelli printing. It was recommended for doing Gelli plate mono-printing. I have not tried it just yet, because I will be taking a workshop later today at the University Art store in downtown Sacramento. After the class within the next few days, I will be trying it. I will probably it these sheets up into quarter size of 11 inches by 15 inches like I do for Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. I have bought some Golden Open Acrylic and some liquid gel medium all with some stencils to do some printing. Tisia Blackburn from San Francisco is the teacher and representative of Golden. I will find out what other papers I can use, but this one is recommended. I like the results that I have seen, but have not used it just yet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useful Christmas embossing folders. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit our local libraries and these two embossing folders, Ornate Swirls and Winter Words add a nice dimension to the background of my A2 (5.5" x 4.25") Christmas card faces.
I create the raised pattern on cardstock by running the cardstock and embossing folder through my Cuttlebug machine. I either leave the raised pattern uncolored or else use a cosmetic sponge and an ink pad to dab color on the raised portion. Chalk could also be used, but you would probably want to use a sealant to keep the chalk from migrating off of the card surface.
Please see customer image of a Christmas card I made using the Ornate Swirls embossing folder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make your own "Lush" Bath Bombs (or any other type you like) for LOTS less! It's fun too. I bought these so my granddaugher and I can make bath bombs together for friends and relatives as Christmas gifts. Last year I bought some from Lush which were beautiful and fun (and popular with the high schoolers in our area). There is a Lush store near where we live, so I was able to go into their actual store and try out several of their products right there. The quality is wonderful, but the price is way too high for me! So homemade Lush Bombs seemed to be the way to go this year. This set of do it yourself metal bath bomb mold from Fiery Youth comes in three different sizes. There are two of the larger size, one of the medium and one of the small. Honestly, I like the different sizes for gifting (it looks great laying on some shredded paper in a ceramic bowl). But for my own use, the larger ones are the way to go. I found some great recipes online to reproduce the Lush bath bombs, as well as a few recipes of some simple and popular types too. So far I've made some to try out, and when my grand daughter comes to stay for a week, we will be making lots more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Time Saver. I love this ball winder. I purchased it a few weeks ago and over this past weekend wound 13 skeins of yarn in the time it usually took me to wind one by hand previously. The only things that I would caution is 1)if you are not keeping up a steady feed, the yarn can get still get caught under where the sealed gear sits on the unit and 2)the feed arm will fall over if the feed tension is not consistent. That is a bit frustrating, but just monitoring the feed speed helped. To solve these issues, I purchased a $25 yarn swift. When using the swift and setting the yarn on the swift correctly, I was winding a 115 yard ball in just a couple of minutes. Instead of purchasing a more expensive model of winder, I would suggest purchasing a swift to go with this model of winder for peak efficiency. You will be surprised at the amount of frustration that evaporates when using the swift instead of a chair or hands! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product, quick and easy. I just hemmed a pair of pants with Peel-n-Stick Fabric Fuse and thought to log on to tell others how much I like the product. I have used this product several times before to hem window drapery and pants, and it is so much more convenient than using a needle and thread or sewing machine.
After reading the reviews, I see that some people had problems applying the tape correctly, so I am describing how I use it, step by step, for a pair of pants with no hem:
1) If you have a raw edge that might ravel when the fabric is washed, fold the raw edge under (as though you were making a narrow hem about 1/4 of an inch) and press it well with a steam iron.
2) Fold the fabric again where you want the hem to be, and press the hem with a steam iron.
3) Unfold the fabric to the first hem and apply the tape (sticky side against the fabric) close to but not over the fold line of the raw edge, and continue around until you reach the beginning of the tape. Cut the tape just before it overlaps, and press the tape down with your hands to seal it into place.
4) Gently pull the tape off the adhesive to expose the other sticky side.
5) Fold the fabric up so that the hem is now in place. If the tape sticks to the wrong part of the fabric, don't panic, just separate the fabric with your hands and reposition it as many times as needed until the hem is straight and there are no puckers. If a tiny pucker appears, you can stretch out the fabric by putting both hands inside of the leg and forcing the opening wider until the pucker disappears.
6) After the hem is straight, press the hem down with your hands to stick it into place, and to make the hem permanent, press it with a steam iron.
As with anything new, it gets easier after you try it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EK Success Punch. I bought this punch with a particular project in mind. I was disappointed that it didn't work very well. Sometimes it punches cleanly and other times it doesn't. It didn't seem to matter what type of paper or card stock I used. It punched completely and cleanly through vellum one time then not again. The same was true with craft paper and card stock. I tried putting the vellum between two sheets of regular bond paper and while that helped it didn't work every time. I decided not to return it but instead use a small pair of scissors to carefully cut out the pieces that don't cut cleanly. This solution is not 100% either because getting the incorrectly cut paper out of the punch without tearing it isn't ideal and must be done very carefully. I have other EK Success punches I have had no problem with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You need a drip catcher for this one. The fact that this little glue gun has an on off button was a pleasant bonus for me. It has a little kickstand that allows it to sit so nicely on my table. It heats up and melts the glue very fast. Which being the impatient person I am, makes me so happy! But, you will need to have a drip catcher of some sort under the tip as it oozes glue while sitting on the stand. It came with very long glue sticks and believe me when I say, you need them. This thing goes through a huge amount of glue, very fast. I tried every thing I could think of to slow down the usage, but, it is a greedy glue gun.
While I am not thrilled about the amount of glue used by this, I would still buy it, or maybe a similar one again, just for the on/off button and the kick stand. I love both features. I bought this glue gun on sale, so, in all honesty, I feel better about the purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thinnest Plastic Wrapping Ever. I had never ordered this brand before but thought I would give it a try. Usually melt and pour soap bases are completely enclosed and protected from the air drying out the product or causing damage. When I opened my package which was left on my doorstep, the thin plastic wrap was already halfway removed from my soap base and considering it is about 10 degrees here it was completely exposed to the elements. After removing the soap base from the package it immediately began to sweat in my home. The soap base could have been wrapped with a much sturdier plastic and I would have been thrilled with that! I am hoping the soap will still melt and pour into my upcoming bars perfectly. I would hate for a wrapping to have ruined a perfectly good soap base. Guess we'll see what happens! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An impossible repair story. I bought this intending to do some sculpture and making with it, although it had occurred to me that I might make some repairs, too.
Well, the very day after it arrived (it had been in my house < 24 hours!), one of our toilet handles broke. I.e., the piece that connects the flusher handle to the chain that lifts the flapper valve. I thought, "This will never work because it's that sort of rubbery plastic that no glue will hold."
I tried to fix it in-place, but the repair was needed just at the point where it clears the nut holding the handle in place, and before the L-bend to the long portion of the arm. But when it cooled, it stuck to the nut, and the arm wouldn't move at all. I didn't get a good seal inside, either. So now I really thought it wasn't going to work!
However, I don't easily give up. At first I couldn't get the nut past the knot of ThermoMorph already in place. I finally cut away enough that I could pull it out, dip it in warm water, and remove all of it.
Another attempt failed because I pushed the pieces together and some ThermoMorph mushed out beyond the edge of the arm, and the nut wouldn't slip over. Then it hit me that, in this case, the original pieces--on either side of the break--don't need to be exactly together. I.e., I could make the arm longer *before* the L-bend. So this time I grabbed a larger blob of ThermoMorph, formed to a rough cylinder about the size I needed, put it in place and pushed the two pieces of the arm into it, and then--the key for this repair--I "rounded" it with my fingers in-place, so that nothing stuck out beyond the edge of the arm, and the nut would slip around the corner and into position.
I held this in place longer than I thought I should. Then gently slid the nut around the L-bend, and screwed it in place. Just to play it safe, I let it set extra-long. Then I came back, filled the tank with water and *gently* flushed. It worked!!! I was amazed! (Mostly because of the type of plastic that the arm is made of, and the small diameter of it.) So I put a little note above the handle to "Flush Gently". I followed that sign for a day or two before I "accidentally" just flushed as I normally do. And it still held! In fact, it feels more solid than it has for a long time. I suspect that arm was partly broken for a while.
It's now a week later, and it's still holding just great! I'm going to keep a supply of this for repairs, in addition to any sculpting/making.
BTW, in case you're wondering, yes, I've replaced several flapper valves, and arm assemblies like this, in my life. But we're planning to replace our toilets soon, so I couldn't see spending money on a new arm.
You'll love it for sculpting/making/robotics, just about anything, I think! Kids, too! (With supervision if they're too young to deal with boiling water, of course.)
Don't wait! Add to cart! This stuff is a bargain at twice the price! (Please don't tell the seller I said that. Ha!) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lots of supposedly fun and useful tools with no way to figure out how to use everything. Lots of supposedly fun and useful tools with no way to figure out how to use everything. Was very excited to receive this kit. After all, I am a burgeoning crafter with lots of ideas and projects that I felt this could help with. However, I was so VERY disappointed that there was not one piece of instructional material that came with it. There are a few pictures on the box but not every tool is pictured in action. I have never owned an X-Acto kit of any kind so I don't even have experience with the basic knife. I don't know a wood working blade from a paper trimming blade nor how to use the knife with what looks like a planer or even what some of the other tools are for.
I went to the X-Acto website to look for e-format instructions. There are a few links to videos and some FAQ's about some things but not for this kit. I did, however, learn that Elmer's Products recently acquired X-Acto. The customer service team was quick to respond and helpful as much as they could be. They also looked for instructional info for the kit and also could not find anything. They sent the info they had which included a breakdown of the blade and other product names so that I could at least try and look up other info online.
Having never owned an X-Acto product, I am unable to compare it to the X-Acto products of old. However, if you have experience with X-Acto products and these different blades, this may be a good kit for you. Reasonable box strength, Reasonable quality of the handles and blades I have used so far. Excellent customer service with quick responses. I requested that this lack of instructional info be forwarded to the appropriate personnel for development and was assured this need would be forwarded. For their support, more than anything, I leave a rating of 2, especially if you have never used X-Acto products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY. I would give it 0 stars if possible, I am extremely frustrated considering I bought this tape and used it for the first time last night while making a project for a customer and the tape destroyed it. It picked up only part of the vinyl , which i then had to keep relaying the tape down to try and get it to pick up the rest. Once it finally picked up the rest and it was time to transfer the vinyl the tape would not release the vinyl, which caused the vinyl to roll on itself and ended up destroyed. I thought maybe it was just the first section that wasn't good so I re did the whole vinyl project only to have it happen a 2nd time. So after wasting 5 vinyl squares and transfer tape I stopped using it and realized it is no good. I will not buy this again. I sent an email to the company yesterday and I was ok with not getting a reply since today is saturday, but then I got an email from the company asking me how I liked my product and it was pushing me to leave feedback. But it gave 3 options one was 100% satisfied, then unhappy & 100% not satisfied. I tried to click unhappy and to my surprise it was an EMPTY link. it was made to look like it was a link to leave feed back but the only one that would actually link you to leave feedback was if you clicked 100% satisfied, That annoyed me even more because that to me is just sneaky. So i didn't get a reply to my email but then got an email pushing me to leave feedback. So thats what I did. Never agian will i waste my money with then, and i would suggest you don't either. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little laser for wood, at a very reasonable price. I've been using my Neje 1000mW laser engraver for about six months now. It has been absolutely sterling. No problems whatsoever. I use it primarily to monogram custom made wooden pens, but have also used it to make leather bookmarks, wooden tags, etc.
It has its limitations because it is very low power...only one watt...so it will not burn plastics or metal, but it does a great job on wood, cardboard, leather, etc. I have even used it to cut veneer. It cannot burn on anything taller than an inch, and it's maximum burn size is about 1 1/4" square.
Given those limitations, it does an excellent job at what it CAN do, producing clean, clear engravings. It's software is very easy to use, and you can import any black and white .jpg file into the software and burn it on to wood. You just create your graphic, or use clip art. Drag and drop it into the Neje software and you are all set. The unit is powered off the usb port on a computer, so there is no power supply. (I run mine off an old XP laptop!)
You have to focus the laser each time you change the distance between the laser and the work, but it is easy to focus...just turn the knurled ring on the laser until you get the smallest possible light on the work. It will "preview" the burning area by drawing a rectangle around the area that will be burned so you can position your object in exactly the right place before burning. I recommend taping a piece of graph paper on the bed so that you can make sure your item is straight and square before burning. You will want to use a little desk fan or something similar to blow the smoke away while it is burning to get the clearest possible image. I use a little six inch desk fan and it works fine. You don't want to look at the laser while it is burning because it can damage your retina, but the software shows the progress of the burn by changing color on the computer screen as it burns. You can also pause the burn at any point and examine the work, then resume the burn. If it isn't quite dark enough, just click on "recarve" to go over the pattern again. You can increase or decrease the burn time to adjust the darkness and depth of the burn.
I just bought another one for my 11 and 15 year old grandsons for Christmas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not for Beginners... or Intermediates. This set might do very well for the experienced mold maker who works very, very quickly. For me, by the time I kneaded the purple and white mix evenly and as quickly as I could (no streaks, as directed), the mold was already starting to set - no time for second chances if you don't push your casting item into the mold correctly and quickly the first shot. Wasted a lot of product and ended up with bad molds. While I am not a mold-making expert, this was definitely not my first time using 2-part silicone putty for casting purposes - just my first time using this particular product.
Even the most experienced could benefit from a few extra minutes to get their molds 'just right'. Wouldn't purchase this product again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does not make good circles. This mould is fine if you're using it to make soaps for personal use, but it does NOT make perfect, or even semi-perfect, circles. I cannot sell these. It's made with thick silicone, but my item arrived with small tears already apparent between the "moving" parts of the mould. The mould insulated the soap well and my soap did gel (except on the ends of the mould) but the end result is really not presentable. I have seen other listings around the web reporting the same issue (of crooked circles) and thought they were unlucky until I used mine.
Ordering from South Africa took more than a month for it to arrive, plus I paid an additional import fee on top of the high shipping charge.
I would not recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent when used with the right products for the intended purpose. Before you purchase this/these molds, please pay attention to their intended use: they aren't meant for baking (I contacted the manufacturer to confirm they ARE NOT oven safe) and not meant for fondant, though the more wide open molds would work for that.
Their intended use is to mold Martha Stewart's own air dry clay. Now having said that I have successfully used them for the following mediums:
Plaster of Paris
paper "mache" made from shredded toilet paper (I laughed at first, too)
Crayola air dry clay
and Martha's own air dry clay
I have had no problems whatsoever with removing the items from the mold. The molds are very flexible, so it's easy to remove the product without damaging the impressions. The plaster of Paris I allowed to set up until firm before unmolding; all other mediums were removed almost immediately and then allowed to air dry.
I haven't yet tried resin, but that's on my list to try. I will also use polymer clay soon. I'll mold it, remove it from the mold, then bake it for the required time.
If you are using it for it's intended purpose, with the intended product (or very closely similar) you should have no problems with this at all.
The designs are beautiful, detailed, and very useful for all sorts of crafts. I'm very, very pleased with these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent scissors for cutting different objects and materials. Excellent scissors for cutting different objects and materials. I purchased them for multi-purpose use including fabric. They do cut through about anything and seem to hold an edge without pitting. They are not dressmaker shears though. The kerf is wider than I prefer and the action is too stiff to easily glide through fine fabrics. This makes sense as these scissors cut through paper, rubber, gasket material and likely more with relative ease. The scissors will surely cut through leathers, vinyls, canvas and burlaps. They do not perform as well with fine cottons or more delicate fabrics in my opinion. These scissors are a fine addition to my toolbox and a good standby for my sewing kit when I need scissors for upholstery materials. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worst purchase ever. This product is not a "bottle cutter". As the enclosed directions state in the first paragraph, it is a SCORE tool for glass. If you follow the directions to the letter you will throw this tool in the garbage after the first frustrating hour of using it.
You need to score the bottle then pour hot water then cold water until it separates.
The tool does not provide stability when using so the score will never be straight. The directions say to only score around the bottle once and then pour the water over it a few times. I was able to get one wine bottle to separate after scoring a few times (crooked) and dipping back and forth for 30 minutes.
The You Tube video that shows it taking about 5 minutes is baloney. The beer bottle he used was definitely thinner than most wine bottles.
I would not recommend this tool for anyone who wants to create a wine bottle craft. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Effective and Easy. I had two small tears in the leather driver seat of my 10 yr old Murano. My seats are black so I cannot comment on any color mixing difficulties. The instructions were clear. The black backing material was perfect. The adhesive was perfect. The color cover to complete the repair was perfect and easily applied. No mixing required b/c color was basic black. For 10 bucks I could not have been more pleased with the results. I write this 1 week after the repair. The repair is solid and durable. I totally recommend.
Here is my 8 month followup for the technophobes out there. The repairs I made are holding solid. I am a very heavy individual at 300 lbs. The tears in my drivers seat are solid. This product is still highly recommended. I live in Phoenix and the average summer temperatures are 107 degrees. Inside of an automobile here means an average of 125 degrees month after summer month. Don't know what more durability one could look for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky but the backing is very hard to remove. Lured by the low price/large quantity I ordered this tape. The package arrived on June 5 and may have traveled through some warm climates before delivery to me, as the rolls of tape were stuck together. The core of the tape roll is very soft. flimsy cardboard and does not hold the roll in a circle. But these issues are just mildly annoying.
The really annoying issue is that once placed on one of the items to be adhered, it's very very very difficult to remove the backing paper to reveal the second sticky side. When it's finally lifted, it sticks well. But it took quite a few minutes to get the backing off.
I don't know if this is caused by heat/humidity or if the problem exists year round (or maybe I just got a bad batch) but it was quite irritating to deal with. I doubt I'll buy this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really nice for the first handful of times used, then it quit on me. HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. I make a lot of cards and tags at Xmas, and had been wanting one of these for a long time. Bought this model on Dec. 8, and made my selection based on reviews. At first I was thrilled at how this gizmo worked - really gave a finished look to the corners of my gift tags. Twelve days later, having used this little machine only a handful of times, it no longer punches all the way through any thickness of paper. I was using it on cardstock - which isn't a thickness that should tax this gadget. Now it indents the paper, but doesn't cut all the way through. What a huge disappointment - right when I needed this the most! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thermoplastics are fun. Neat little product! I've used this product for various of 'quick' fixes and some hobby modeling. A few things to keep in mind: 1.) you're using it with hot water -- be careful not to burn yourself -- when the beads turn clear they can be shaped, but it will be hot. 2.) do not put this on a plastic item that you don't want it to stick to while it is warm -- thought i was doing to use my cell phone and make a quick stand for it, then I realized that i didn't use any type of mold release and almost ruined my cell phone. 3) once the product cools it is fairly hard and rigid -- if thick enough you can tap some threads into it 4.) even after the product has been cooled, if you can break up the item you just created into small bits you can re-melt it and use over and over again --- small the bits the easier/quicker it remelts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Bang for Buck -- Beware of anit marre bottom. This is a well made product, but it's worth noting that it may not work for you depending on your aimed purpose is. On the bottom side of the straight edge is a synthetic material that prevents slipping. In many instances that's very valuable, but if you're trying to precision level something, it's a feature that can get in the way. Feeler gauges catch on the synthetic material, which throws off your measurements considerably.
Great bang for buck if your plan is to use it on easily marred surfaces, but for prevision work on cast iron tops -- you're going to have to spring for a more expensive, traditional straight edge. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a Royal, the search continues for a good lace yarn winder. I miss my little Royal Yarn winder. Yes, I eventually stripped its gears, but the cakes it produced were immaculate, no strands across the top or bottom, no mess, which if you love yarn is important when managing your stash. It was especially good with lace yarn. A messy start can mean you may yank a huge tangle from the center when you go to use the yarn, and the strands can get caught on labels in storage and snagged. I love nice yarn and spend money on it. Ruining it by winding it is a no-go for me.
I got this, opened the package and in the photograph-illustrated instructions for set up I saw a disgustingly sloppy cake on the product. I printed the return label and sent it back. I won't ruin a $50 hank of fine lace yarn trying this out if the manufacturer cannot manage a neat pull cake of yarn on it. This is not the same as the Japanese made Royal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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