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The logical fallacy and the barely mouldable barely glue. Its difficu to justify the price. Im a pretty versatile artist and this product ands up stuck to my fingers and dotted on my clothes anytime I try to make something that doesnt look like a lumpy, uneven, lump rope. Ive attempted three different bundles and out of everything Ive created, one is still holding strong, others have pulled apart (one being a simple loose necklace fix), and the others just look bush league.
It is also far too expensive. You better plan in advance all the items you want to try and repair with a certain color because once you let air into the packet, you just used an entire packet (either on what you're trying to create, or to create a lump of unused brick in the packet).
Dont let the appeal to authority fool you. I guess if you want to make a solid booger to glue a camera, mobile phone, and shoe to each other, this is the ticket. Otherwise, please improve the formula so that it is truly more like molding clay and doesnt cost its weight in gold. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Wiggle Eyes EVER. These things are SO MUCH FUN!!!
These are also self adhesive and can actually be un-stuck and re-stuck a few times (to dry, mostly clean surfaces, they will not stick to anything that is wet or very dusty or dirty and once they get wet the "sticky" is all gone) before their "sticky" wears off and they require a bit of Elmer's to make them stay put. They will come un-stuck with minimal effort and I have not noticed any surface I have stuck them to (my prescription glasses, my nephew's faces, my Mom's tea pot, my Mom's pie safe, a door at my cousin's house, several mannequins at Kohl's and J.C.Penney's, an glass window at a cafe, car windows, my Mom's dog, the switch plate for a light socket, my cousin's kid's faces, some sweet potatoes, onions and one clove of garlic, my Mom's truck, the window of a Boeing 747, the seat back tray table of the same 747, and my make-up bag) being damaged or stained or in any way harmed or marred by having these wiggle eyes stuck to them long enough for me to take a couple of good pics with my phone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These floral water tubes are inexpensive and high quality. These floral water tubes are inexpensive and high quality. They are perfect for transporting or displaying any flowers you have. They also look very sweet and with the bag of 100 I can use them sparingly. They are the perfect size for any stand and the plastic itself is decently sturdy. The to themselves actually look pretty decent when you display them. I like the fact that they didn't skimp out on the cheap plastic and instead used 6 plastic which can last and sustained through a good amount of pressure. I highly recommend it as a gift or for yourself. I received this product in exchange for me to evaluate and share my experience. All opinions are 100% my own and they reflect my honest and unbiased opinion. Kindly click on the button below if you found my review helpful, it's what keeps me doing reviews! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great trimmer for multiple styles of cuts. I was excited to try out this trimmer because the ads claimed that the blades could be changed easily & safely... but was worried after reading multiple reviews that said it doesn't make clean cuts.
Decided to get it anyway and I'm glad I did... it took 3 or 4 tries to get the hang of it, but it DOES make clean cuts.
You have to press down on the slider & keep it pressed down throughout the entire cut. This is because the blades are completely enclosed in the cartridges for safe handling. So, in order to make a cut, the blade needs to be pushed down out of the cartridge. You don't have to press hard but you do have to press down for the entire cut, or else the blade won't be available for the entire cut.
Giving it 4 stars because I really like how the blades are enclosed (safe to handle) & easy to swap, and the trimmer works as designed. However, it's not my favorite trimmer. It's not the most user-friendly trimmer for straight cuts but it's great for the other cuts (wave, scallop, pinking, etc) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but could do without the tags. Last year, my husband bought me a pair of these from a craft store. They worked very well to help control pain and swelling in my hands due to rheumatoid arthritis. I lost one of the gloves, but the store no longer carried them, so I was very glad to find them online here at Amazon.
The new ones also work very well. However, I can't give them more than three stars due to the multiple tags inside the gloves that make them uncomfortable. It took me a couple of days to get enough of the tags cut out so that the gloves are truly comfortable - you have to be very careful or you will cut the seams of the gloves. If you feel like cutting out the tags sewn into the seam of the gloves, I would recommend them. However, in the future I will probably just stick with the Imak compression gloves that work just as well without all the hassle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Once I tried it, I LOVED it. Was a bit doubtful at first when I saw how BIG this is. I was used to using the small tape runners and those are great. But I used them so much that it seemed I was always running out in the middle of a project. I live in a small town far, far away from any stores, so I needed something that would last. I saw this and read the great reviews and took a chance and I am THRILLED with it now. It did take me a bit to get the hang of using it without making a mess or having the tape stick to itself or ball up, but I practiced and now I use it constantly and do not want to be without it ever. Hint: use it on a non-stick craft sheet or like me, use it on a large piece of release paper (from contact paper). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The second was perfect, so I felt cocky and thought. It takes practice to use this product. I read the directions that came with it and found some U Tube videos to watch. My first bottle ended up with spidery cracks up the sides. The second was perfect, so I felt cocky and thought, "I got this, no problem." Then came a series of sad outcomes. My friends need to drink more wine so that I can continue to practice. I gave the cutter a 4 because it is quite small and limits how close you can cut near the bottoms of the bottles. It has a slider, but it only reaches about 3-4 inches from the bottom. I wanted a close cut to use the bottoms for sun catchers and the tops for chimes, candle covers, etc. One good thing is that if used correctly, it appears that not much sanding has to be done. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scissors made for children. These scissors are great for little fingers and are sharp enough that they cut paper easily yet not too sharp where they can cut the fingers that are using them. The scissors can easily cut construction paper as well as pieces of felt. The scissors fit little hands quite well and are great for pre-school aged children too. I was impressed with the brand because they were sturdy scissors unlike some childrens scissors that are flimsy and cheaply made. There is a point to the scissors so I would recommend some supervision while children are using them. The point isn't sharp enough to cut by just touching the point but Id still keep an eye on smaller children while using them. The colors are great for both boys and girls and righties and lefties. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super lights...The accessories could have been better. These are the lights you want if you're a serious ameture or professional. Before buying these lights, I've debated on the more affordable "entry-level" lights, but kept reading about their fluctuating light quality; Sure it's easy to fix in Photoshop, but as a photographer, I don't want to worry about light quality every other shot, especially when I'm shooting a wedding or have models in the studio. Anyways, I'm so glad I bit the bullet and bought this kit. These lights are SUPERB!!! The quality of light is very consistent, recycle times are FAST, flash durations are short, and setup is quite easy. I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
I've taken these lights on location and am VERY impressed (bring a nice extension cord--12 guage or better). The kit bag makes it easy to carry everything around and setting up takes less than 10 minutes.
Buy the "Air" models as they have the built-in radio slaves. This makes it easy to wirelessly "pop" the flash from the transmitter. I don't think the transmitter is as bad as some people describe it. It fits securely on the camera and pops the flashes everytime I hit the shutter.
On the other hand, there's one thing I really dislike about this kit, the light stands. With a flash this nice, I've no clue why Profoto uses stands this cheap. Yes, it holds the flash and the kit umbrella just fine; but adding a softbox, octobox, or anything of size, may cause these stands to tip over. I've replaced the kit stands with the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Impact-Air-Cushioned-Heavy-Duty-Light-Stand-Black-9-5-2-9m/dp/B004U5F3OE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Impact Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m)</a>. It holds my flash and 5-foot octobox securely.
Pros:
-Consistent light
-Great power
-Fast flash regen times
-Simple setup
-Carrying bag
-Built-in radio slaves and transmitter
-Being able to adjust the flash settings on the transmitter
-1/10 power adjustment
Cons:
-PRICEY
-Stands could be more heavy-duty. I can't believe Profoto put their names on these stands.
-For the money, the umbrellas could be larger | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't know how I lived without this. I love to use stamps for so many crafts and I put off ordering this because I didn't know if I would use it, I felt I had gotten by without it for so long did I even need it and I had no idea how to use it. I saw it used and described on several YouTube videos I watched from a link on the art impressions stamp website. On the video I saw them use it and describe how to use it and I could see how I could really benefit from it. Now I wonder how I lived without it! It is super easy to use and it actually has multiple uses. I use it to perfectly position stamps, as another stamp block for cling stamps, and as a pallette for when I do the watercolor technique with markers. I love to use it when I am masking an area to combine stamps | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lacks support. First, the good. Mechanically, I think this machine is pretty solid. Building it was uncomplicated. with a few exceptions, the parts seem to be of decent quality, everything fit together. The Z axis assembly was pre-assembled, which helped greatly. All the 3d printed parts were high quality with bearings already inserted. When completed, it engraved a piece of acrylic as advertised. The completed machine seems like it will perform well.
The bad. While the directions for constructing the frame are fine, there are no directions for hooking up the wiring of the motors. I have experience building 3D printers, so I was able to figure it out. Others would have some problems getting the machine to function properly.
There is no information on setting up the machine to do actual milling. Are the stepper motors micro-stepping? What is the pitch of the lead screws? Without that information you can't set up a tool path on CAM software.
The plugs on the power supplies are shoddy. I had to replace them in order for them to work. The shafts on the stepper motors should have a flattened side to keep the lead screws from slipping. Little things like that are annoying.
I liked the construction of this machine. Worn parts can be easily replaced or upgraded. Extending the axes would not be difficult either. It would be a good entry level machine but for the lack of documentation on it's features. The target customers for this CNC would be happy, but not if they can't figure out how to use it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great punch set. I really do love this punch! It is fantastic how the sides of the punch have a mirror image.. for those new to these kinds of punches....
You punch your page and then slide it to the left or right and line up the flowers to the mirrored flowers on the actual punch and then punch again... doing this lines up everything perfectly without any gaps or unaligned areas.
As for the design... it is perfect. The flower tops (petals) range from about 1/4 in diameter which is a great size to use as borders or to cut out and use as embellishments here and there.
When I use them I tend to use stickles on the petals to give each flower it's own personality, or I use pearls and rhinestones as the center of the flowers. So much you can do! I just love these punches! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does more than advertised. My husband bought this Sizzix 17 piece Value Kit. I had mentioned I wanted an embossing/die cutting machine. He ordered this one as an inside joke. Some women collect shoes, I am a purse collector, (No matter what my weight is, my purses always fit).
I was a little disappointed that this machine was only for embossing but since then I have found out differently. If you look on YouTube, you will find many ways to use the Sizzix embossing machines as die cutters, not all dies fit in them, but some do. I use the Spellbinders "Nesties" and my favorite "Sprightly Sprockets" (it such a favorite that I have recently broken mine) and an old mouse pad and run them through my handbag Sizzix.
I also own a Cricut Expressions 2 but when I want a fast tag or frame, I always reach for my "Handbag"
I would definitely tell others to not only buy this kit as it comes with 16 embossing folders as a nice start to your embossing folder library, but to watch all Youtube videos on how to cut with this machine.
Try using a Spellbinder die, the proper mats and some foil tape of even better some GlueFoil and cut out a beautiful aluminum cut out, after you weed out the tiny bits it can be inked and stamped! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too heavy for me. I bought these scissors on the advise of my quilting teacher. She said how great they are & there is a lifetime guarantee that they will sharpen them for you. Apparently you just have to mail them in.
I have to admit the price is great! The presentation when you get the scissors is beautiful. They give you a black sleeve for the scissors & a lovely chrome plated box to keep them in. But when I lifted up the scissors they were too heavy for me. That is because they are top quality steel. I was going to return them but my cousin who is a quilter really liked them & bought them from me.
So I know it is a great product but buyer beware: it is not for people who do not want a heavy pair of scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked okay once I fixed the loom. I ordered this for my daughter for Christmas with the knowledge that it was not an "official" Rainbow Loom. She wanted to try to make rubberband bracelets and I wasn't ready to invest in something that she may still be too young for and/or tire of easily. Our first bracelet was a failure (too small). The included instructions are not very good, but I was confident in our skills after watching a few instructional videos online. I was able to find a close up picture of the Rainbow Loom and realized that our loom needed to be offset in order to accommodate enough bands. I popped out the middle line of pins and reinserted it one pin off from the two outer rows. Now it accommodates the necessary bands and seems to work fine. I'm glad I found a fix before making a trip to Michael's for the "real deal". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Neat Little Project. They do say "I love you" instead of "Love" They are pretty tiny after they're made so you can hardly notice anyway. First few are going to be wonky and hard to make but once you get going it's fairly simple. Just don't wrap so tightly and they'll puff out better like usual. So many sheets I doubt a few duds in the learning process will make much of a difference.
We could see some glowing after being in intense sunlight for a bit, but not from light bulbs. Some colors are better than others.
I had no issues with feeling like I had to wash my hands - kind of feels like trident gum wrappers to me. No smell either like some others mentioned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little heat tool for art journaling. Update (10/4/16): Alongside my new clear Distress embossing ink and Zing! clear embossing powder, I attempted to use the Ranger Heat it Tool to emboss two experimental pieces - a piece of purple card stock, and a page from my Canson Mixed Media 98lb notebook. I used a stencil and smudged/dabbed through it with my ink, then applied the powder and began to heat set it.
Results? It worked perfectly. After letting the Heat it Tool warm up for ~10 seconds, I pointed it at the powder and let it do its thing. For the first 1-5 seconds, I didn't see any change to the powder, but after the 6-8 second mark I clearly saw the powder melting in front of my eyes. Moving the Heat it Tool back in forth/in circles helped heat up the powder next to the pattern I was working on, so that greatly helped speed up the heat setting time for both projects. The first project on the Canson paper took about 20-30 seconds to complete, and the embossing powder dried to a hard plastic, or something similar in texture. The card stock took about 1min/1:30 as I had a larger design to heat set, but it still came out just fine. I could immediately do I resist technique using acrylic paint over the embossed areas once finished.
In all, my 5 star review still stands. This product is excellent and does what it advertises. I'm not sure why other reviewers had difficulty in heat setting their powders (maybe their powder is old, if that's even possible, or maybe their Heat it Tool is defective, I dunno...) but I've yet to have any problems with this tool. True, it doesn't melt the embossing powder instantaneously, but it does melt it, and for me that's all that matters.
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The product does what it says - it quickly and efficiently dries any wet/damp areas on your projects, is very quiet, and feels comfortable to hold and use. So far, I've only used this for drying gesso'd pages, acrylics paints, and Derwent Inktense blocks, as well as warming up oil pastels for easier blending, and it works great. I like that with the right light and angle, I can actually see the liquids drying in real-time on my pages. Drying takes seconds for thin coats, and around 45sec-1min for really thick coats, which is still much quicker than my hairdryer. I've also used this tool to dry texture/modeling paste and gel medium, and it also dries them fairly quickly.
I've yet to emboss anything yet with this tool. Judging from the other reviews I've read, this tool either seems to work for some people or not at all when it comes to embossing. In the same sense, I've seen nothing but good things on people using this tool to emboss on YT, and they seem to have no problem melting their powders. And, yet again, on the various art journal/scrap-booking forums I browse, I also get the "it embosses/it doesn't emboss" argument from people.
I've recently purchased several embossing powders and embossing ink/pens, so when I get them I'll try them out and update this reviews with my findings. I bought this tool specifically to be a better alternative to my hair dryer and a all-around heat tool for my various mixed media projects that often involve wet media, so if it melts embossing powder - great. If not, it's not that big of a deal for me, but I will subtract a star from my review; if you advertise your product as "Great for curing embossing powders" it should be able to do so.
I have nothing really negative to say about this product. Delivery was excellent, arriving days before it was scheduled to be delivered. As an added bonus, my heat tool came in the color black (my favorite color), and worked like a gem straight out of the box. I really like the snap-feel the on-off switch has on this heat tool, making sure you know when it's off and when it's on. Also, you do get a burning smell when you use this product the first couple of times, but the provided instructions say this is perfectly normal and should go away with use.
All in all, a great tool for what it does. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I guess some people can't read well...this tool is super. This is a very neat product IF YOU WANT TO PUNCH A WINDOW INTO YOUR CARD OR LAYOUT, which I love to do. It is not a shape punch. It says so clearly on the packaging. "Create Windows Fast" in bold print and in regular print, "Create windows anywhere on your page-even in the middle!". I love this system for punching windows into my cards. The tool is very easy to use and ultra strong magnets hold everything in place. The mechanism punches 3 holes in the paper to ensure your alignment stays spot-on. Yes, you can discard the piece of paper that created the window, or you can layer it with other paper flowers and use it on your project. That little piece does have 3 ugly holes in it, but they can be creatively covered up if you don't want to waste the piece. If you want a shape punch, buy a shape punch. If you want to create windows in your cards or layouts buy this product. I opened it today and I LOVE it! I find it strange that people write poor reviews for a product because they didn't read the packaging and bought the wrong thing. That alone does not make a defincieny in the product, but in the user. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong Odor, But Very Good Soap. This was my first time working with goat's milk for a soap base. I was surprised with how strong of a smell it had when melted, but as this was my first time making soap, I can't say this has a stronger smell than any other soap base. Other than a strong odor, it worked very well. I make my husband and I's soap now and we both like how this soap turned out. It feels great on our skin, doesn't make me itchy (which is VERY often for me), and is extremely easy to use/make. I was actually shocked at how easy this soap-making process was. The 2 pounds made approximately 12 bars of soap and they seem to be lasting a good while. Very satisfied with this product. Strong odor, but this may by typical with goat's milk. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love the price point. These are great scissors at a great price. They cut well, and I love that there are three colors. One is for my wife, the green for me, and we have a spare one for the kitchen. They are comfortable to use, and I haven't had any problem with them. I found a similar set with blister packaging at Costco, but I prefer the easy to open box that this came in.
I've had no problem cutting through paper, stock card, and corrugated cardboard with these scissors. I haven't noticed any decline in cutting ability (granted, we haven't been using them too long). Considering that the other scissors we were considering purchasing was about $8 for just one pair of scissors, this is a great buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This glitter is PERFECT for glittering my bridesmaids' and my own shoes for . This glitter is PERFECT for glittering my bridesmaids' and my own shoes for my wedding. I've spent such a long time trying to find comfortable shoes with the right color (and size) glitter that wouldn't cost me $60 a pair... Decided to get a few super comfy heels from payless and glitter them myself, and this glitter is JUST what I was looking for!! This company has an AMAZING selection of different glitter types and colors. And they "security seal" their bottles (with that foam disc stuck to the bottle mouth like pill bottles do) so I pleasantly surprised to find not a single fleck of glitter outside the bottle upon arrival!! Love it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dandy and Handy. I love having my embossing folders organized. I bought my first folder like this several months ago, and just recently purchased a second. To combat the issue of folder being difficult to remove from a pocket, I rubbed a piece of fabric softener inside before ever using it.
Another complaint I heard is that the folder smells when first opened. I agree, but found that rubbing the outside of the pockets with a softener sheet and also airing the folder before using combats that issue.
One folder holds holiday and special occasion folders, and the second is for framed and misc (usually flowers!)
This folder is worth that bit of prep work in my opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inexpensive yet beautiful. LOOKS:
Beautiful, vibrant colors (looks as pictured)
Very glittery
Color are all different (follows the picture), not random like others. However, I received of 2 golds instead of 2 silvers.
Paper is long so it makes larger stars
QUALITY:
Paper is thick that it doesn't rip. I'm also able to write with a permanent marker on the other side and it doesn't show.
Easy to pinch into stars unlike some thinner paper
Very inexpensive but is good quality
Glitter doesn't come off. I was happily surprised.
Color doesn't rub off onto fingers like others
SHIPPING:
Takes a while (because it's from China)
BUT it comes way before expected delivery date (I received mine 2 weeks in advance)
Papers were individually packed and protected, and all put in a large envelope
Some papers were slightly curved but it wasn't that big of a deal. I was able to straighten them out. None came bent/folded.
OVERALL:
I'm extremely happy I took a chance on this product. It had no reviews at the time I bought it. However, it's way cheaper than competitors but probably just as good! Would buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I needed. The photo for these beeswax pastilles is really close up so I was worried that they would be bigger in size than I hoped for. But upon receiving them I found that the pastilles suit the word pastille in the fact that they are very tiny and do well if you need exact measuring (so you don't have to go through the trouble of grating beeswax sticks or blocks)
I needed some to make some solid perfumes and was therefore very pleased to smell them and find that their smell is not very strong at all and therefore did not disrupt the scents I was creating when making the perfumes.
Very pleased with this product. I will buy from this company again. And it's a prime item which makes it even more awesome. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it tends to unravel quite easily. To solve that. I used this lacing to attach two pieces of shade together as well as to make some pockets to fit a rod through the top and bottom of the shades. Everything seemed to have worked out well. The needle was helpful put I just used it to poke the hole and then fed the lacing through manually. You have to be quick though because the Coolaroo shade does self heal a bit so the hole begins to close back up.
I did find that once the lacing is cut, it tends to unravel quite easily. To solve that, I used a lighter to melt the end after it was freshly cut. If you're careful and wait a second after removing the flame, you can even make it into a bit of a point before it dries completely. If you touch it too quickly after melting with the flame, you could burn yourself of course. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Probably the worst purchase I've ever made through Amazon. I just got these today. Probably the worst purchase I've ever made through Amazon. When I opened the shipping package, the scissors were taped into their package... I thought they were probably a return item. Now I'm pretty sure they were. I think little kid scissors are probably constructed better than these are. I had to physically pry open three of the pairs of scissors. Once I got them open, they are so flimsy that a single sheet of cardstock challenges them. All I was wanting to do was add a decorative edge to some cards I needed for this coming weekend. Nope, My fingers don't fit in them, they leave nasty ragged edges, are are super flimsy. Don't waste your money on these. In fact, they're so cheap it's not even worth sending them back. I'll just toss them in the recycling. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
easy to use. I was planning to buy a different type of Extruder, but saw a review of this product on Youtube by Polymer Clay Artist. It has proven to be easy to use and very easy to clean. I haven't had any clay remaining in the tube, but that might change as the rubber O-rings wears down (the product come with 3 of them). When you use it the crank will have some resistance to it, but that is due to the rubber O-ring creating such a tight seal. I had a basic Sculpey Clay Extruder, but this one is so much easier on the hands.
I've used it with both Sculpey and Fimo clay, but it states on the packaging that it can be used with any clay. Do note that you need to have the clay soft and workable before placing it into the extruder. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You can stick it. This plastic and aluminum high temperature corded mini glue gun comes packaged with 25 general purpose glue sticks. It is handy for craft projects and light repair needs where bonding of wood, paper, plastic and fabrics is desired. The attached electric cord is just under 4 ft. in length.
There is a dedicated power switch and LED power indicator lamp. The trigger mechanism works smoothly and in consideration of the modest size seems easy to manipulate it tight spots. Flow is easily controlled by the amount of pressure applied to the trigger. The glue gun is represented to reach working temperatures of between 356 and 392 degrees and takes about 4-5 minutes to warm up.
I received a sample for evaluation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great for a beginner. I purchased this Awl and stitch spacer because I am a beginner in leather crafting and am trying to find tools that are a good value and work well. Leathercrafting can be such an expensive hobby to get into, so to find a set like this reasonably priced is great. I was offered a discount in exchange for my honest review.
I used this set to make a leather wallet that I found a tutorial for. I used the awl to poke my stitching holes and the spacer to line up internal stiches that wouldnt show (the outside stitches were on the pattern.) Overall it did a great job and the tools are sturdy and comfortable to work with!
I would recommend these to anyone who is getting started with working leather or someone who is looking for a good value on these tools. They would also make a great gift for someone getting into crafting with leather. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gem Adhesive for gluing rhinestones on to cell phone. This product worked great. I simply filled the glue applicator syringe and started gluing the rhinestones on my cell phone. Some helpful hints...purchase the clear cell phone case that fits your type of cell phone so you do not glue directly on the back of your phone. Secondly, make sure you get the syringe, if you don't you will make a big glue mess and you cannot easily get the glue off once you put it on.
These items were shipped quickly and looked and worked exactly how they said they would in the instruction and picture. My phone looks beautiful, I purchased the Chanel rhinestone collection. I did not do mine the same as they showed it on the picture on Amazon, I got creative and made mine different with less stones. Sometimes less is more. Have fun with these products and get creative. You don't have to use this for just the rhinestones, the glue works for other things also. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
held up well for my project but wish it could have gotten hotter. We have had a lot of pets over the years. When they passed we buried them in the woods just off of our house. We just recently reached a dozen and was having a hard time remembering where each pet was buried. I decided that I wanted to make simple grave markers so that I knew who was where. I bought a bunch of nice maple stakes and this tool. I burned the names of all of our pets into the stakes. Now I know where everyone is located. I had never used this sort of tool before and found it very easy to use. I didn't do anything fancy so I can't speak to how well each of the tips hold up, I only used the big fat tip. It took a long time to burn into the hard maple. If I were to purchase it again, I would get one that gets hotter. But I didn't know better. So pick the tool that is the most appropriate for your project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A genuinely innovative technique for the precise and open-minded quilter. I saw Mary Kay Mouton's miniature quilt that won Best In Show at the 2010 Asheville, NC quilt show. It was a wonder of tiny, precise stitching. I was so impressed I immediately ordered the book and signed up for a class with Mary Kay.
Mary Kay has developed a method for paper-piecing just about any block on a single foundation. She deals cleverly with set-in or Y seams. In the class my fellow quilters were a bit resistant to her new ideas, but they do yield precise blocks if you follow her technique. It does help if you're already an experienced paper-piecer, but even a confident inermediate quilter can try this technique.
If precise piecing is your aim and you can keep an open mind, I recommend this book highly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this. I love this!! The designs are sophisticated, sleek and elegant,the tape is perfect for any sort of decorative use. I do a lot of shipping of packages, and I used the tape to secure the bubble wrap on the items in the envelope, as well as for decoration on the envelope. It will be great for scrap booking, and any sort of decorative taping. My first experience with Washi tape, I didn't know what it was, so I was expecting something more duct tapeish, but this is better. It's narrow, and feels kind of like paper. After getting this set, I saw there are a ton of other designs, and I will be purchasing more! Five stars and highly recommended. I keep looking for things and reasons to use this tape!
I also want to add that I was able to purchase Allydrew Washi Masking Tape Collection, Premium Value Pack, VPK27 at a discount in return for a fair, honest, and unbiased review of the product. The opinion above is strictly my own, and I was in no way influenced by Amazon or the seller. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute concept that doesn't follow through. Really cute set that I bought for my daughter for valentie's day. I have to knock to 3 stars because the beading on the bear was unglued from the beginning. And the soap doesn't really just "melt away", even in very hot water. We tried. She does love the novelty of it, but it tends to leave clumps of soap in the water to be cleaned up after a bath. We tried at first in the sink just because she really wanted to use it, and it made a huge mess. Even tried as individual petals to see if it would help. Overall, great, cute concept, but not practical to use at all.. I wish I could give it a better rating, but just can't.. Am so glad I did NOT give it as a gift to anyone other than my daughter. thankfully, I did receive a discount in exchange for my honest review of the item. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect size for pictures and gifts for grandparents. This set includes (12) magnetic sheets that can be used for all sorts of things! I've used adhesive magnetic sheets at work for industrial use and at home for crafting. These are a normal weight magnet, not heavy enough that I'd use them industrially. My only complaint is that the sheets were indented from the zipper on the packaging.
Pros:
-Set includes lots of sheets!
-Magnetic and adhesive
-Fun for crafts with kids!
Cons:
-Mine were indented
How I rank products (with Amazon's ratings in parenthesis):
* 1 star (I hate it!): I would either return or throw away this product. It was a waste of my money and not functional.
** 2 star (I don't like it): I'm not a fan of this item and I won't order it again, but it has at least one positive quality.
*** 3 star (Its ok): This item has both positive and negative qualities. It may work for some people, but I wouldn't go out of my way to purchase or recommend it.
**** 4 star (I like it): This item arrived and functions as advertised. I would change a few things about this, but is a good product overall. I would use this item.
***** 5 star (I love it!): This item is AWESOME. I will use it and recommend it to others! I just LOVE it! It works as advertised and is an all-around great product.
I received this item for free or at a deeply discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are completely my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love love love love. These are very heavy well constructed molds. They are very highly polished and nothing sticks to them. You can push as hard as you like - with all your strength to compact the bombs without fear of bending or cracking the mold like with aluminum or plastic. Even after that, the bombs unmold so easily that you can easily make a lot very quickly. They are GIGANTIC. The bath bombs turned out at around 8-9 ounces. I am very happy with these molds. Unless you want different sizes these are the only ones that you will ever need. They will last forever. I buy my supplies in bulk so each bomb only costs me around .50 even with adding ingredients like pink clays, pink salt, and real essential oils. Love love love love these molds! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
School Project Sanity-Saver. This worked out great for my sons solar system project. It was impossible to find even remotely correct styrofoam ball sizes without spending a ton on multiple packs.
Just in case any other parents are pulling their hair out over these endless school projects, this is how we did it......
As others pointed out, the colors aren't perfect so we too repainted a few with acrylics. We dangled the planets inside a cardboard (Amazon) shipping box we spray painted black inside and stuck stars all over. Poked small hole in planets and stuffed the knotted end of fishing line in each before plugging with silicone sealant. Let dry overnight. Worked perfectly! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but because I make wreaths and like to have glue guns in several locations in my . This is the third glue gun I have bought of this exact one - not because of any fault, but because I make wreaths and like to have glue guns in several locations in my home studio. It NEVER leaks and has it's own stand - I LOVE it! This is the first glue gun I have found, after trying so many, that never leaks and the stand is such a bonus. I never use it without being plugged in - that feature does not seem to work for some reason. I also wish there was a model that used regular sized glue sticks. Since I use the gun for long periods of time, I go through glue sticks quickly even though I buy the long ones, but that is my choice, not a fault of the glue gun. HIGHLY recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Natural Value IS made with Paraffin wax. The customers here are saying that this product is made with natural or soy-based wax. But the formulation right on this webpage says "paraffin wax". The box I have only says that it is made from unbleached fibers, is landfill safe and nontoxic when incinerated. I think that this is standard waxed paper, only made with unbleached paper as a base.
If you would like to purchase a heavy, natural waxed paper that is made with SOY WAX, try the brand "If You Care". It's a little hard to find in the store or even here. It is very nice and I specifically use it when a recipe calls for lining a baking pan with waxed paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is not clay and is noting like clay. Too dry and adding water doesn't really help. Too difficult to work with. Nothing like clay. This product is not like and does not act like clay. What I received stank and was not workable. I added some water thinking that maybe it was too dry but that only caused it too leave a white coating on my hands and did not solve the problem. After looking at the package it says this product is made up of inorganic materials. Considering the stinky mess that was in that package, I'm not sure I actually want to know what that means. Clay is at least partly made up of organic materials. Whatever this product is, it is not clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bad quality and no instruction . I had high hope on them as they look great in pictures, but I have to say I'm so disappointed. They went directly into trash can.
1. VERY bad quality. They almost look like bath tissues, dreary colors, rough edges, barely visible creases.
2. No instruction AT ALL! Although I learned in the past how to make roses out of paper via Youtube, but still, isn't a simply instruction necessary?
3. Slow shipping. It took over 2 weeks to arrive.
Overall, I think buying some good quality construction paper and taking some time to fold it up is a much better idea than getting this, if you truly want to show your love to someone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good bits, poor design on the adapter/chuck. The carbide in these bits is very high quality and they last for many many projects if the product is used correctly. I have owned my carvewright for about 5 months now and have made 4 or 5 dozen projects and the original bit is as sharp as it was the day I bought it. The adapters/quick change chuck system is not the best-- the aftermarket chuck "the rock chuck" is a more stable and more predictable way to hold the bits--you can read more about the rock chuck on the carvewright forum. Fortunately these carvewright bits will work in the rock chuck just fine. Buy with confidence and make sure you do your research and learn what you are doing BEFORE carving with this machine. It is not a perfect machine and it has a fairly steep learning curve, but for the money nothing else comes even close.
LDR | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
More than just tags. "Tags" is an incomplete description of these embellishments. While some of the designs (ranging in size from 1 x 2" squares, rectangles and circles to 3 x 5" octagons and ovals) are already designed with punchable holes, about half are not, so they could be used as accent art. They are grouped in themes, by color, style (nautical, oriental, flower, love, travel, butterfly, Christmas, etc.) such as 3 or 4 varying shapes/sizes that share a similar design. Colors are clear, artwork is unique in style, and designs are intriguing, no cutesy cartoon art or teddy bears types. About half the pieces have unadorned spaces so they could be used for journaling, and some of them include shiny metallic accents. I might subtract half a star for the fact that these are not pre-cut--you have to trim them yourself, but your hand may be steady enough to make them look professional. Some of these items match Paper Pizazz patterned papers, and they offer suggestions for adding your own touches to the cards or scrapbook pages you are creating--like matting the tag, raising it with foam adhesive tape, or adding butcher's twine, ribbons, or rafia through a punched hole. Book includes one page of letters and numbers in an ecru/burnt umber scheme. All in all, a helpful addition to your embellishment stash. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not entirely what it's cracked up to be. Our first adventure with this sort of pan, so it's hard to know what's specific to it and what's standard among these silicone pans.
First, the non-sticking? Not so much. The floppiness of the pan makes that less of an issue-- you can get everything out in one piece-- but the clean-up is a chore (and you ARE going to do it by hand and not in the dishwasher). Paper liners are still a good idea.
My wife, the head chef, says that there is less space in these compartments than in our old aluminum pans. That may be a good thing or not, depending on how you feel about mechanical portion control.
Muffins and cupcakes cook just fine in the pan, so it handles its most important function quite well. It's possible that the silicone helps the baking process to stop more quickly once out of the oven. More testing is called for. Preferably with funfetti.
Also-- once you've filled the cavities with batter, don't pick the pan up without putting a cookie sheet underneath it to keep it from buckling, spilling and otherwise making a mess. This is clearly a matter of operator error and not a product bug. I warn you only because otherwise your wife will laugh at you and your poor command of predictive physics. At least, I imagine that's what would happen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buy another brand. I bought a pair for my mother many years ago and paid about 3x the amount I could have gotten a quality USA made pair without a lifetime warranty. When the plastic nut/spacer broke and just wanted a new part to fix it they told me I was out of luck because they don't have any repair parts. They wouldn't replace them either. So what good was the warranty worth? They told me I got enough years out of them and should be happy? Don't be suckered by that warranty. By the way, you have to send them the scissors to be warrantied at your cost and if they decide it's normal wear and tear you're out that money too. Just to be fair the scissors worked OK during the years, but were nothing special. My mother has a pair made in Germany that is about 60 years old and still works great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So much smoke. Well I made a candle out of the wax that was left over from the previous candles from the past couple years. I needed wicks and bought these. I was amazed at how much they burnt and by how much wax they sucked up. The wicks literally have a huge flame which is quite nice in a dark setting. I was originally going to rate these five stars. Than I went to the bathroom and noticed spot on the porcelain around the sink and toilet. I noticed the wicks give off a lot of smoke however did not correlate it to the spot in the bathroom. A couple days later of burning the candle I heard a whistling coming from our furnace in the basement. I went down and found out it was coming from the filter. I just replaced the filer and low and behold I pulled it out and it looked like Hellen's lungs who has been hanging out at the casino and playing slots for the last thirty years. I blew the candle out and paid attention to how much smoke it gave off. It is absolutely rediculous the amount of smoke this product puts into the air and with it being winter and our windows closed it really dirties up the house. We have to burn the candle underneath the outake vent for the stove | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I wish these worked in the printer. I used these place cards as cookie labels for a party so I wouldn't have to keep telling people what kind of cookie they were able to grab. The cards looked great (see picture below), but they would have looked better with someone else's handwriting. After purchasing them, I came to the realization that it would have been really nice if they came in flat printer-sized sheets of cardstock with a Microsoft Word template for printing out the cards. Granted, some people have beautiful handwriting and they might like writing it on - but I don't, and a printing option would have been nice.
If I get these again, I'll probably get someone else to write on them or use a labelmaker to get a better overall look. It's a shame to spend money on the cards and then have the look cheapened by my less than beautiful penmanship. Still, that's a pretty minor issue and the cards themselves are simple, elegant, and high-quality. These would be great at almost any party or event. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
my first wheel--love it. I started spinning on a drop spindle a few months ago and now have purchased my first wheel, this Kromski Sonata. I love it and am very comfortable with it. It is easy and quick to set up and take down. It is a substantial size and the orifice is high enough for me to spin comfortably. The padded bag is of ample size to store bobbins and also top and roving. The bag is quite large and takes up some real estate in my bedroom. I wanted a folding wheel to take to meetings and looked at several different ones. The Ashford Joy is not tall enough for me to be comfortable. The Schacht folding wheel is very cute and folds small enough to tuck under your arm, but it is more expensive than the Sonata and not as tall as I wanted. All in all I am very satisfied with my choice of the Kromski Sonata as a portable and substantial wheel. I look forward to getting the jumbo flyer and progressing on my path as a spinner. Also, I am really enjoying becoming part of the wonderful group of spinners in my community and going to some festivals this summer. Those of you who are thinking about trying spinning, go for it, it's wonderful and if I can do it, you can do it. Recommend starting with a drop spindle and becoming comfortable with drafting before moving on to a wheel. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes foiling much easier and faster. This foiler comes with an instruction manual that is recommended reading. Adjusting it is easy, but it requires one to actually look at what is going on to make sure things are properly aligned and tensioned. Mounting it or clamping it to a table top is necessary in order to make use of it. Once it is set up, it becomes very easy to foil large quantities of glass in short order. A pair of scissors to cut the foil with and some sort of burnishing tool is all that is required. Make sure that your glass is clean and free of oil, and it is best if the edges have been ground to prevent cutting the foil. There is a learning curve, but you will master the foiler long before you run through the first spool of foil. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really Clear And Easy. The best "clear" material I've tried for casting. And 'clear' is really clear. The only, slightest drawback, is that the stuff does take 24-48 hours to cure/harden. Thinner stuff takes longer. It performed exactly as the directions suggested. I used a toothpick to chase away some bubbles-- I had plenty of time to do that in. There was no odor. One must certainly observe the usual cautions-- ventilation is a good thing and gloves are a must! I would throw in eye protection because things do get flipped around. The need of a gram scale is also a must! It also says there is a limited shelf life-- but I planned for that by making several molds to cast many of the same thing at one time. I also made use of their "life extender" can of dry gas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff for casting molds. Great end results, very easy to use but rather expensive. I have very few bubbles and the ones that I can see are very small. Can be easily tinted with acrylic paints in very small amounts to resemble flesh or what ever your making. EcoFlex 30 is very stretchy and yet semi dense which is good for doing hands and feet so they hold their cast pose.
Working time is very good. I like to mix up my batch by first adding part A, adding some color and then adding part B. Mix thoroughly and let sit a few minutes. When I pour, I like to just allow a little stream to flow into the mold to help release any trapped bubbles and prevent new bubbles created by pouring too fast. With a foot mold, Ill add some EcoFlex to the mold and move it around to coat the inner surface and then fill the mold a little more to ensure I allow any bubbles around the toes to release. When possible, Ill even set the mold with the toes pointing downward to ease filling with out trapped air. Slow and steady gives excellent results.
I really wish it was just little cheaper and larger 2X amount was available with out placing 2 separate orders. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Light-Weight, Crafting Scissors Safe for Kids. My wife and I have had these and have been using them for a couple of weeks. They are definitely different, and at first we weren't sure what to think. Our initial impression was that the plastic finger holes were cheap feeling. That perception still exists and I do wish for thicker, more rugged feeling handles. However, the light plastic handles make these very lightweight and easy to use. And best of all, the lightweight nature of these scissors make them perfect for my kids to help out with crafts and in the kitchen.
The scissors have the lightweight feel of children's scissors. Similarly, they do not feel very sharp to the touch. However, the very hard ceramic cuts remarkably well. For paper, thin fabric, other thin crafting material these ceramic scissors work as well as any scissor in the kitchen.
They are advertised as "food grade". I thought this would mean that they would be good for cutting food. I use Cutco scissors for meat preparation. These are definitely in a different class than those Cutco rugged scissors; the ceramic scissors aren't near as strong or good at thick items. The food-grade description I think is more accurate in discussing of the ease of cleaning these (and the fact that they won't rust when exposed to water).
Cutting with ceramic is definitely a new feel. If you are looking for crafting, all-purpose scissors--especially if you have children--I highly recommend these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is NOT worth what this vendor charged. Never buy anything if you know it is coming from Overstock.com!
This must have been a returned item! The cutting wheel was dull, the sandpaper was missing, it was just a cheap plastic frame and for the money I paid, $70+, I expected some metal in the frame!
NOW, to the manufacturers credit, they are replacing the cutting wheels and the sandpaper at no cost to us. They have been exceptionally nice and willing to make everything right! Just frustrated that it wasn't new like we thought! Also we were told by the manufacturing company that the price was marked way above what should have been charged! So beware this vendor ! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright, super pigmented and smooth application. My granddaughters love getting their faces made up when dressing up in their favorite princess outfits. The boys love the super hero emblems and clown faces. I worry about using most children's makeup/face paints for fear of what type of ingredients they contain. Go Green Princess Perfect and Classic Clown face paints are made in U.S.A of the best ingredients, so I can feel confident my babies aren't being exposed to unwanted toxins. The best part is, although they are made to be good for you, they are also the best I've used. All the colors are bright, super pigmented and flow smoothly over the skin. Using a craft type paint brush I find works best for my applications. I always follow with a light dusting of corn starch to make it set better. There's no issue with removing, I find a little Cetaphil and water does the trick. I'm extremely pleased and satisfied with this product! My four star review is based on the pricing, which I feel is a bit steep for five small pots. Unfortunately, this seems to go with the territory when dealing with green, better for you products. I do highly recommend these for their quality and performance.
I purchased this set at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Be assured, all opinions expressed are based on my own personal observations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OCD and perfectionist nightmare. Great pattern though. I love the pattern, but I'm shocked that no one has mentioned how the pattern isn't lined up properly with the back guidance lines. Do not depend on the lines in the back because the pattern doesn't line up. The paper was printed 1/8 to 1/4" off at any given time. If you are covering cabinet doors be aware that if it's too close to the width then it will not cover some areas if you try to make it straight. I think it's perfect for small projects. I purchased it to cover cabinet doors and this wasn't my first time covering it with contact paper, but it was the most work with an uneven outcome no matter what I did. I originally thought maybe it was just the roll, but the other roll was off too. I found myself laughing eventually because I imagined someone in the warehouse laughing because they purposely made it bad. I have added a couple of photos that shows the edges of 2 different rolls and how the pattern isn't lined properly. Only an issue if using on larger products. I have experience in wall paper, tile work, sewing, upholstery, and more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I loved the finished product. I ordered a similar set to this for my wedding last spring. I loved the finished product, it was beautiful, and exactly what I wanted it to look like. The only problem was... the printing was a HUGE pain. I created everything the way I wanted it on Microsoft word because their program is not as customizable as I would have liked. I was up until the wee hours of the night trying to get my printer to print on these abnormal sized papers! After making my now husband help me before I ended up throwing my computer out the window, we finally figured out some of the sizes. I ended up getting the others printed at a local print shop here in town. This was a little more expensive than I wanted to end up paying but at that point I really didn't have a choice. Also, when all put together the way they were supposed to be they ended up being .2 over the regular stamp weight, so I ended up having to put a more expensive stamp on all of my 300 invitations. Like I said, the end product was beautiful, just the way I had envisioned, and much cheaper than having someone else do all of them. But just a few hiccups that I had not expected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
PUNCH. The title states it, this isn't just a paper punch, it's a PAPER PUNCH! This creates a two-inch paper daisy--just what I was expecting, but imagining it is different than seeing it in person.
This paper punch was ideal for me. I am creating my own confetti and garland for my wedding. The punch is large enough that I don't need to punch as many flowers to have them stick out, to highlight the flowers in my centerpiece and carry my theme throughout my decorations.
In using the punch this way, I am able to fit about 16 daisies on a 8in x 11.5in card-stock paper. It takes a bit of eye-balling and estimating where to punch next, but the symmetry of the design makes it easier to calculate the next punch. It is also helpful that the design on the black background is the exact size and position to the punch itself.
A nice feature to these massive punches is the locking feature. When the punch is depressed, use your thumb to switch the locking mechanism. This may be a safety feature, but I believe it's for storing purposes.
Every once in a while, when taking the paper out, something will catch that will get everything stuck. Be patient and look where the problem is before trying to force the paper out or ripping/punching it. A paper clip comes in handy in this situation.
This punch is ideal for adult strength. A child can use this safely, but it will takes more effort from them for a clean punch to be produced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Strong, Unappealing Odor, Burnt Rubber . I just received my order of Stakich Pure White Beeswax pellets. I wanted white pellets to use for making homemade deodorant. (Yellow beeswax tends to stain clothing.) My order arrived quickly and in very good condition considering the heat and humidity at the time. However, I cannot use this product due to the strong smell when I opened the bag. The other reviewers were right. I know from using beeswax for many years that it has a wonderful honey-like fragrance and I also know that much of that is gone when it is whitened. But these pellets didn't smell anything like honey or any other beeswax I've ever used. This product smelled like burnt rubber or hot tar. Very unappealing! :( It claims to be filtered, not bleached but it smells like they used an old tire as the filter. I melted 1T. to see if the odor disappeared but it did not. I added some coconut oil to it which is what I'd be using anyway in my recipe and that slightly masked the odor, somewhat but not enough. The odor literally gave me a headache when I opened the bag. :( I email the company and asked if this was normal for filtered beeswax. I received a form letter stating that their products are of "the highest quality and are pure and natural", and if I didn't like it, to return it to amazon for a refund. I will be returning this product for a refund and surely not buy this brand again. Very disappointing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tapeffiti is habit-forming...but. So... Tapeffiti, is a great idea, my granddaughters love the tapes and I've bought it more than once and been irritated more than once. The idea of the packaging being a caddy is not useful. In a perfect world with neat and orderly children I can see the packaging might function as you likely intend. Reality, though is quite different and I bought an mDesign storage box for it this time, which works really, really well.
You, Tappeffiti, might consider a real storage box for these tapes.
Also, this particular version of the tapes are not in dispensers; some tapes are. That's just a personal preference. I've bought both and the tapes themselves are equally great.
The age recommended, which I think is 8, is high because my six year old has been playing with these, not the way suggested, but her way, since she was younger than five. Just saying.
Little girls LOVE these tapes and it is only the storage that earned the product four stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simply Amazing. I got this for my cousin's wedding favors and her wedding is in the end of this month . i love these paper labels they are really cute and very well made.
The Jute Twines String also comes with it for easy tie up. I love the quality of the paper used,we wrote on it and the ink didn't bleed or spread ,it was very easy and smooth to write on.
I love how it looks , im still in process of making the wedding favors but it is so much easy to use these than actually making individual one .they are cut in round Scalloped shape and the each edge is sharply cut.
I highly recommend these as they are very convenient and saves lot of time.
I was provided these at discounted price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the price. I wasn't thrilled about the $30 price point but bought them because of the ceramic blades (stainless steel will rust over time.) Let me tell you, the it is worth every penny in its design and utility. We have them in our baby's "food" bag when we go out to restaurants. Before we leave the restaurant, we do a sanity check: Baby, credit card, scissors.
We've used them to cut the following: BBQ, sushi, noodles, grilled chicken/pork/beef, beans, bread, veggies, fruits, and more!
To wash them, we ask for a glass of water and do a quick rinse and then a quick wipe down with napkins. Put the cover on then go home. Sometimes we forget to wash the scissors right away but we've never had an issue with food staining or being stuck to the blade permanently. We usually stick them in the dishwasher few times a week for a deep clean.
This will make an excellent gift for baby showers or 1st birthdays. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use unit. Came assembled. Two cutting heads came with which was NOT advertised. Nice to have the extra cutting head. Took me less than five minutes to remove the other cutting head, attach the extra roller wheel, align the cutting head, set the stop, and score my first wine bottle. Does a wonderful job. Love how solid the base is and there are no bolts to lose since the base has integrated bolts that stay with the base. It came with written instructions as well as a DVD which you can put in your player and watch a video on how to use this device. Also comes with a screwdriver to adjust the wheels and cutters with.
I went for this one even though the price was higher. Since it is a version 2, they seem to have all the bugs worked out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fraud. I never write reviews but had to warn others. I purchased this as a second loom for my daughter who wants to do more advanced projects and needs two.
I didn't heed the advice of the other reviews that said this was not, in fact, a real rainbow loom, because A. My daughter said the box was identical and B. when I clicked the link I saw the banner that said I had ordered this product back in December (when I bought her first one).
Either the supplier is now stuffing knock off's into the same box or is gaming Amazon's algorithms- either way this is not the real rainbow loom- it won't function like the rainbow loom and also came with broken parts. Beware. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you want a poorly performing corner rounder, this will suit your needs. I heard and saw a lot of good things about this tool, so I decided to pick one up. The one I got does not cut perfect corners, and I have to "chomp" it 5 or 6 times for it to go all the way though a normal piece of chipboard; and even more surprisingly it does this on a single piece of cardstock as well. Only 1 time out of 10 does it chomp on the first try. It's the same for both sides. I bought this tool because I've started a new venture of hand making the best journals possible. I wanted to be able to get round corners quickly with chipboard and maybe 3 pieces of paper at one time. I thought it was user error at first, but it's not. I really wish it was user error.
You know what I'm using now? A Martha Stewart corner rounder punch. I've had it for about a year and a half and it still rounds corners as well as it did when I first got it; I've punched (approximately) 1,300 corners since July (same number of pages throughout the notebooks/journals I've been making). I still have to wrestle with this Crop-A-Dile to cut chipboard. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clear. I read a lot of reviews saying that this product is not clear. It isn't crystal clear and looks very frosty when peeling it off the roll but once you apply to vinyl and scrap it the transfer paper becomes quite clear. I've included pictures! It was clear enough for me to layer the blue monogram unto white. It would've been easier with crystal clear but it's still doable. The only issue I have with it is that it is pretty tacky for intricate designs like the pink monogram shown(2"x2"). But that also means you can use the same piece twice which is nice. And you can't beat that price anywhere! It's allowed me to sell my vinyl/products for a lower price so I'm sure my customers are happy too! Great product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Chiaogoo Cable: A big help for any project. This is a sturdy cable, and it fits the smaller needles in the interchangeable set, the perfect answer to my need. I plan to add more cables to my set in the future. One problem I had with the set originally was that the cables seemed to be thinner for the smaller needles than those for the larger needles. this is fine, unless you want to use a smaller needle, which includes 2-8, with heavier yarn. However, now that I have the heavier cable that fits the smaller needles, the problem is solved. this is a great, family owned company who makes a very good product. the needles are easy to use, and good for knitting any type of yarn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Save Your Money - Not So Great. Pretty little rings - at first. I have bigger fingers (I'm about 6' tall) and four of these five rings actually fit as midi rings, which is what I wanted. (Whenever I've ordered "midi" rings in the past, they are always way too small - like they are made for munchkin fingers.) One of the bands - the thick one - is WAY too small. So small it fits inside the other bands. (The other 4 are the same size.) I like the color, size, and style, but they are sharp around the edges. Like other reviewers have already noted, they change colors after one use - and I was surprised to find little green lines after wearing them for less than 2 hours. I hadn't even gone anywhere with them - they arrived, I stuck them on (all but that tiny one), and did some stuff around the house. Never came into contact with water. It's a bummer they do that - who wants green rings half way down their fingers??
Oh - and delivery. Yeah. That took forever. Yes, they come from China - but it shouldn't take almost a month to receive an item. Especially when others can send things from China (with "free shipping") and get them here in a week or ten days. I would pass on these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Get more of the colors. 4.5 stars. I like this product. I am new to face paints, and once I decided I wanted to get some, I started reading about the different brands, the most popular ones, and then came across the natural ones. I extensively reviewed studies looking at the contents of the major paint brands. Once I did that, I could not in good conscience buy a paint that I knew contained lead, particularly since the face paint was for my little rug-rats.! I chose the classic colors hoping to mix the colors to get the other colors I might need. That works, but it is very difficult to get the vibrancy of the colors I wanted by mixing. My recommendation to buyers would be to just get the colors you want or better yet the 15 pack. Shades of blue were easy to achieve as well as green. Buy the pink and purple if you need that. The snazoo set of brushes are a great addition. I love that the jars stack together. They have great customer service. The paint is a little garden to get off- but soap and water will do the trick. I borrowed some library books to get started and made some great paintings on little faces! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Please read the instructions on the bottle. I am a home lotioncrafter. Licorice extract of one of my favorite ingredients because it helps make my skin less sensitive and fade the dark marks left over from breakouts faster. After several months of using this in my lotions, my rosacea is minimal.
To the reviewer below: this product is not supposed to be used directly on the skin. It is supposed to be mixed with a lotion at a concentration of no more than 10%. Licorice extract doesn't destroy the melanin (pigment) already into the skin, but it does slow down the production of new melanin so that as the old pigmented skin cells shed off, the skin underneath appear lighter. It can take weeks of months of regular use to get results. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Depends on what you need. Okay, so as an adhesive this stuff is fantastic. It has way better hold than anything else I've tried- hot glue, super glue, things like that. The downside is the SMELL. Holy moly! I've used it a few times in very small amounts- all I needed was a few dots on each project. I did the gluing in a ventilated garage, and let the glue dry in there for a couple of days. However, upon bringing the things inside, the glue just continues to smell... Soooooooooo baaaaad. It's like sulphur and burning rubber or something. So, I will continue to use it when I need a strong and permanent adhesive, but I'm not sure what I can do about the smell. I probably won't be using it in anything that will sit in a small room. I fixed a handheld mirror with E6000, and even after drying in the garage for a couple of days, it's making my bathroom smell like a chemical factory. Gross. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
EXCELLENT. This item is incredibly useful for cutting square tags for all kinds of art projects and crafts. I use them for making tags for gifts and cards. Be aware that the diagonal measurement of this "Extra Large" Block Party punch is 1.5" and that the height and width of the punch itself is NOT 1.5" - it is smaller! Also, when making ur tags please be aware that u will need scissors to cut near to where u want to punch your square tag - this punch does NOT cut your shape out anywhere on the page! It is soooo useful and makes ordinary words or pictures into attractive tags for any project you're working on. Highly recommend this punch! Easy to stack and store with other Fiskars punches. Enjoy...I certainly do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
even worse than the first 1. DO NOT BUY!!!! I purchased 2 of the engravers 1for me and the other for my daughter who is 12 and to my surprise is very good at engraving objects such as egg shells with very good detail for a 12 yr old. That bein said unless ur doin sm scribbling or just intlizing items this is the product to get if it works at all out of the 2 i purchased 1 did not work at all never cood get it to work either the second lasted for about a whole week then nuttin it just they r poorly made items not worth the price ur gonna pay save ur money go to radio shack they have all the necessary componants to make ur own which i ended up doin and its the best engraver anyone cood ask for according to my daughter shes had hers for over a month now and its still goin strong with no failure in sight for the future hell i might just start selling my engravers and put these big companies out of business on this end of engraving and all it took was a little girl who wanted to make sum pretty cool egg shell art.... BEWARE OF JUNK PRODUCTS DO NOT BUY THIS ENGRAVER WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WORKED GREAT TO THREAD RAWHIDE THROUGH EQUESTRIAN / BRAIDED ROPE...with some slight tweaking. Works great. I had 1/8" rawhide to work with and it threaded into the end of the needle nicely. Anything larger and you're gonna have to do some trimming, but I wouldn't do it quite like the instruction sheet recommends. As you can seen in their illustration, a considerable shoulder is left on one side. I'f you're threading through thick rope, you want as little resistance as possible and I can almost guarantee that shoulder will catch and cause issues. At the very least if you're threading 1/4" rawhide, take 1/16' off each side so the "tail" that you'll be treading into the needle will be centered and the shoulders will be mitigated. Seeing you'll probably be using a razor knife, or something extremely sharp anyway, you could even taper the shoulders. Yes, I'm turning this into rocket science, but you'll likely be eliminating any chance of the rawhide pulling out of the needle, providing you've threaded it in correctly and not trying to lace it through too small a hole or a very tightly woven rope.
Also, because I was threading through braided nylon rope, I found the factory point on the needle was WAY too rough, particularly at the very tip where there was a burr from whatever they used to sharpen it. It most definitely would've caught on the nylon fibers of the rope and made a mess of them. I used a chainsaw flat file and some 600 grit sandpaper and took the bevels down and fixed it. This took less than a minute. It now has a smooth radiused /conical shape to it with a very slightly rounded over point. Worked like a charm.
Regardless of the fact I had to slightly modify the product, I still give it 5 stars. It worked awesome for what I needed it for, and as a baseball glove lacing needle, the slight roughness of the factory tip wouldn't matter one bit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This Stuff Really Works. The adhesive seems to be fabulous! I've fixed a few things with it, and they all seem to be holding up well to any stress I can give them.
I really like getting several smaller tubes, because the biggest problem I have with adhesives is having them dry out before the tube is empty since I use them mainly for repairs, and things don't break all that often, thankfully.
The opening on the tube is about 1/4 inch across, so it can put out a pretty good amount of adhesive over a bit of space, which is good for some kinds of repairs. I think I'd also like to buy this with a smaller opening/application point for finer repairs, and probably will buy one of those tubes, too.
As with any adhesive work, I'd recommend getting together plenty of newspaper and some paper towels before starting to avoid disaster. And use a paper towel to clean the opening in the tube with it carefully before replacing the top. But you probably already know this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good day to day scissors, maybe not heavy duty. I have a problem using my "good scissors" for day to day things but I also don't like to use any other scissors so I was looking for a good back up to my good scissors and these fell a little short. Assessing them purely on their cutting ability, take a normal sized catalog like pottery barn or a magazine like sports illustrated, open it to the center fold and they will cut, with a lot of pressure, through this half of the magazine. Divide those pages in half and they will cut through 1/4 of the magazine fairly easily. Out of the box they where lighter than I expected, for a set of heavy duty shears. For rough cuts on fabric they work good, the shape is made for flat cutting and they flow nicely. But for precision cutting on fabric, you might want something different. They are comfortable to use for short periods. I cut up a sizeable pile of rags with these with no discomfort. So while I like these as every day scissors, I am still on the hunt for a good second string pair of heavy duty shears. I received this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WASHI TAPE -- THAT. These are cute tapes. I love the variety & the price for the number of tapes you get. It's like a sampler pack. Not a lot of footage, but still a good deal. The inner plastic core base will hold DIY tape when this is gone. (Bonus!) The strip of 3-4" in the first stretch of the tape can be peeled off & still useable (that's what glue sticks are for) so don't waste it. These are on the "glossy" side and SOME PENS or MARKERS WILL work on them (or STAZON ink pads), so experiment with a piece. The "flimsy shelving" they come in IS also useable -- it does stand on or lie on your craft table without any problem and this too, could be used later for refills/DIYI'm going to collage a bunch of scrap papers all over it with matt medium and it will become more stable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The holes are different sizes. A great little rack But the holes are different sizes for different Tandy leather tool handles. Bummer for me because mine tend to be more of the regular tools like pears, camouflage, etc. It only fits 20 of these tools at 5/8" diameter. There are 14 little holes that are useless for me; they measure 1/4" diameter. One hole is for the swivel knife. Two holes fit a thicker handle like a hair tool. The rack is well constructed for plastic but it was useless for me. I put a pencil in the 1/4" hole of which there are 14 holes I don't use. I suppose I'll fit something in them but not leather tools I use...see photo. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good directions for use and heavy duty. I just finished trying all sections of this cinch binding tool. , love the wire holder so you can put your punched papers on the wire right away for the binding, a little tray underneath catches all of the punched out circles so you are not picking a bunch of them up The hole punches where you can adjust how many holes you want with the easy pull out of the small knobs shown on the front of the machine, the back has where you bend down the wires and was easy to adjust and use, there is a slide on the side for the size of the paper you are punching that is easy to use and a clip that holds the handle down for storage. This is heavy duty and i know I am going to get a lot of use out of it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this stuff. I like to make little "tools" to do small jobs. Have used it to make new handles for some old tools (files, brushes, etc.) and it works great. There is a learning curve to working with it, but once you get use to the heat, form, repeat process, there are an endless number of possibilities limited only by your need and imagination. Like many others I originally purchased to make a replacement crown for a broken implant. My dentist thought it was hilarious but remarked that it did make a reasonable emergency measure. Advantage on the implant was that I had a stud as well as the "wings" to hold the tooth in place until I could get to the dentist.
I love this stuff it is a blast to figure out different things that you can mold with it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome product. I absolutely love this transfer tape! There is just the right amount of stickiness where my vinyl will stick to it appropriately but it peels right off when I'm transferring it. I also LOVE the grid which helps me to align my projects perfectly! I had tried other types of transfer tape and found that even after pressing the tape to a towel or a shirt it was still so incredibly sticky and many of my vinyl projects were ruined during the transfer process (particularly window decals) but I have never had one issue with this transfer tape. I found this product through other people's recommendations and I'm so happy that I listened to other reviewers becuase it's the best transfer tape that I've found. This is definitely my new go-to tape and I plan to purchase it again | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Molds work well. The molds work well, though they turn out bricks that are a LOT less than I was expecting.
There are problems I didn't think too much about, such as the fact that it's hard to get a good concrete mix when you're only using 1/4 bag of ready-mix concrete per day, and it's much harder to get it colored with liquid coloring. I made several batches of red bricks that weren't colored anything at all like a real red or pink brick.
Mainly though, the finished bricks are very fragile. Probably no moreso than ceramic tile, but I expected more from concrete, especially with the extra-high-strength bags I used.
The molds aren't difficult to use, and you can find recipes for inexpensive homemade mold-release made with castor-oil, though I just used WD-40 for the first batches of bricks, until I saw how the casting was going to work.
I intended to use these for flooring, but I have a cast-concrete stepping stone, cast to look like a tree stump cut off right at ground level.
It looks great, very realistic, complete with growth rings, but after a few years of being walked on, the rings are showing wear, being smoothed down where people walk the most.
For that reason, I'd never use them as flooring. I may, instead, create some 4-foot high accent walls, removing sheetrock up to the 4-foot level and replacing it with lath, then adhering the "bricks" to the lath. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These mirror boards are so great. I have put a couple down the hallway . These mirror boards are so great. I have put a couple down the hallway of my house. I love that they reflect enough light down the hallway. My kids and I are always looking at ourselves now though as we walk down it, lol. They are made of thick card board and are very sturdy. I just stapled them in place and they are holding quite well. I am going to also put a couple in my kiddos rooms since they have asked.
The mirror boards are not like actual mirrors they are like looking into a funhouse mirror. But you get the idea of what they look like demensional wise. I am going to use some of them for growing my plants as well because they reflect just enough of the light to make the light brighter. These are so great for many different projects around the house, planting, science projects, demensional projects, etc. I absolutely love them. I got this product at a discounted price for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Solidly constructed, well engineered, perfect cut-outs. So for the price ($10) I was expecting some cheesy one-time use tool that would mince up half the paper I used it on. (OK, so pretty low expectations!). This thing feels solid, made with high-grade plastic and cast metal cutting. I gives perfect cut-outs and although i've only used it once - to cut out 100 circles from photo-stock paper - it feels like the sort of thing I'll still have around the house in ten years time. I was cutting out peoples heads - easy to do as the back-side is open, so I could see exactly where I was cutting.
The only think which I'm puzzled about is the shiny foil reflector on the front. It looks like its there for a 'purpose' | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a stupid toy. First, the whole making-jewelry-out-of-rubber-bands concept has consequences. How, you ask? Well, if you're kid makes it too tight, it could cut off the circulation to their wrists or, if they make a necklace, could choke them. I can see the lawsuits coming in in the next few years, just watch.
Also, whether by intention or not, those rubber bands will go flying for most kids, as a lot of them would never have enough patience to make the jewelry to begin with. And let's not forget what rubber bands are made of: latex. Lots of people, not just kids, can get allergic or skin reactions from latex, depending in how bad their allergy is.
Bottom line: I do not recommend this product what-so-ever. And if you think I'm wrong, just wait. In a few years, you'll realize I was right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this kit. Overall I love this kit, but it does have some cons. I'll go over what I like and dislike:
Pros:
1. This kit has almost everything needed to make a good bit of fused pieces
2. The kiln works better than I anticipated
3. You'll be making pieces on the very first day
4. It's fun and addictive!!
Cons (and I hope the creators of this kit read this):
1. Considering this is supposed to be for "beginners" I give the instructions about 2 stars. How could they be better? Include a project or two to get us started. We get a lot of glass, and no idea what to do with it. That part was a little frustrating.
2. The cutting tool sucks (sorry but it really does). I butchered the first few pieces of glass because I had no idea how to use their tool. Also - a glass breaking tool is necessary which is not included. I ended up tapping mine with a hammer to get it to break on the score line.
3. The kiln paper they include is awful and leave the back of your piece rough and bumpy. Buy some smooth paper, like Bullseye thinfire.
That's it for now! I've already ordered more glass (the round shapes are cool!) and can't wait to make more pendants. Overall, I will give this kit 5 stars just because it's so cool to finally have a kiln that's less than $100!
Advice: DON'T use your dichroic glass until you get a hang of the kiln, otherwise you might ruin it while practicing. DO try lot of different glass combinations in order to learn what works with what. If you aren't getting good results (bubbles, sharp edges, etc) try reducing the power of your microwave and try different things until you find one that works for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Tape But Not For What I Need. While this tape may work for other purposes, it failed to hold up when I used it on a wire run for a dash cam in my car. Where it covered the wires around the windshield molding it got very hot on hot days and just fell off. I returned it and bought some "Gorilla" brand tape locally which is working better but it also "droops" on hot days and I have to go around the molding with my fingers and push it back up. The windshield molding on my Prius has a fabric like covering on it. If it were plain metal like windshield moldings used to be, I'm sure there would be no problem with either of the tapes working perfectly. I know I'm trying to use them on a surface they're not intended for. Therefore, I hope nobody reading this thinks that Scotch doesn't know how to make a good tape. I'm sure this tape has all the adhesive properties to work perfectly for its intended purpose. It just didn't work for what I needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No more messy skeins to deal with. I just love my yarn ball winder. I'll never be without one again!!! This is the small one, 4 oz , but it is perfect for me. It makes big enough balls so I can store a lot of them in one drawer. . It's as easy as pie!! I actually enjoy sitting there winding them! No more messy skeins with knits in them and which end is which. I swear they skeins I buy are always in such a mess. Even if the end is where it is suppose to be your bound to run into a lot of knots. Once I have all my balls wound up it makes for such a pleasant crocheting experience. The yarn flows so freely .The balls always come out so nice and neat too. They look like the twine balls you buy in stores. The winder itself works great with no noise. So far I would say i have made about 100 balls and not one single problem. I swear no crocheter should be without one of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Below Expectations, Misleading Description. Just received my safety cutter and attempted to use it on one of the other items purchased packaged in the often difficult-to-open plastic casing. No go. It did not slit through the plastic, and instead I think damaged the blade on the safety cutter. Very disappointed, as I expected to use this to open packages and consider the description to be misleading.
I initially gave this product one star but just changed it to two. It cuts through thin plastic film wrap and is convenient in that sense, but definitely not ideal for thicker/denser layers. While it's handy for the thin layers, that's not really what I wanted a cutter for. Not too surprising, given the few dollars it cost. Will look for something more substantial for opening denser packaging. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked fine after I figured out the process. I thought this paper worked fine. It took me a few tries to get it right, but after 3-4 attempts I got a good transfer. I did heat my paper so hot the plastic coating transferred with the carbon as well. I think if i heat less, the shiny coating will not transfer. See the image for my results. Here's what I did
1. print on the shiny side
2. steel wool copper surface well and wipe with acetone
3. tape the paper to the PCB board to prevent movement
4. get the iron as hot as it will go
5. iron until plastic appears to start "bleeding through" (note this may be too much)
6. Peel off paper when PCB board is warm
7. Etch using you preferred chemicals (I used 1:2 muriatic acid/hydrogen peroxide)
8. clean off imprint using acetone (since my shiny stuff transferred as well, i had to steel wool the toner off)
Hope this helps | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
supper thin and flimsy-- basically decorated packing tape. I was very disappointed when I received my tape today because I was expecting it to more of a thicker tape. As I have bought other decorative tapes in the past this was supper thin compared to the others. The designs are beautiful and worst the money for your yardage but I was not pleased because it had the thickness of packaging tape, make sure you read the description fully so you don't just end up with tape that you're not going to be able to use. I make duct tape crafts so I was hoping to use these in my crafts but now I'm going to only be able to use them for accents and borders because they are not think enough or supportive enough to have a solid Wallet or bag made complete out of it | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great price and amount of wicks per package. Great price and amount of wicks per package, BUT they do not work as great as those that are professionally pre-waxed and doubled. I followed all the instructions to make them work properly but they didn't. I do not recommend for retail candles..but OK for home kept candles. Thank goodness i tested them first before selling them..I would have many customer complaints. These particular wicks don't light up easily and they don't stay lit it takes multiple times to keep it going and some of them burn out quick in which leaves no room to actually relight it and had to melt my wax to remove it and place another wood wick by another manufacturer. Wasted Money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Add a touch of sparkle to your greeting cards. I make and sell greeting cards to benefit the local library, and I go through a lot of glitter in the course of a year. I like the Stickles containers because they allow for a fine, easily-controlled flow of glitter-glue. The glitter-glue takes a few minutes to dry if you don't lay it on too thickly. This product is advertised as acid-free and non-toxic.
Diamond is a great all-around color to use many different types of greeting cards to add just a touch of glitter to an object. The glue itself is transparent, so all you see is a spattering of rainbow-colored glitter, once the glue dries. See customer image for a Friendship card where I decorated the butterfly with Diamond Stickles glitter glue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great qualities in a clay for throwing and slabbing. Great plasticity, creamy and not sticky, one of my favorite clays for throwing. This is dense and smooth, no grog, but it holds shape with a wheel. I like it a little dryer, so I use a small fan on low while I am throwing, which just gives it a little set-up when I am doing a final smoothed shape. The bisque is white and good at 04. The manufacturer says this clay can be fired up to 5 but I haven't fired mid-range yet so I can't give witness. I have used a variety or commercial glazes and underglaze, this seems to be fairly consistent in glaze outcome. Any mistakes were probably my preparation steps rather than glaze fit. I recommend to new students and potters looking for a flexible clay with relatively consistant throwing qualities. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heavy duty shears that will cut almost anything around the house. Very nice. The Evergreen Stainless Steel shears are a heavy duty pair of scissors that can cut through just about anything except fine light fabrics. They have a 9" blade making them have a longer cut than a regular scissors. The Evergreen Company even thought to rubberize the handles to make using them much more comfortable if used for a period of time and have made the handles large enough for a man's hands.
We recently recovered our dining chairs with a heavy brocade upholstery fabric and the shears had no problem cutting cleanly through the fabric. The last time we did this, I can remember the scissors I used "chewed" the fabric. My husband was recovering some seats in the utility shed with a vinyl upholstery fabric and again there was no problem cutting through it. The uses around the house are endless for these shears.
I have had these scissors for over a year now and they still work like new. I keep the blades rubbed with a 2 in 1 oil to prevent any rusting and cannot tell you how pleased I am with their performance. Every household should have a pair of these in their utility drawer. . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Oily, But Does a Really Good Job. I find that the Ultra Clean Spray does a superb job of cleaning both my rubber and clear stamps. However, it does leave an oily residue behind which I have to clean off with a paper towel, wiping hard to clean it all off. The oiliness is annoying, but the oily solvent is necessary to remove pigment and dye based inks. Sometimes, I use a Chlorox wipe to really clean it off if paper towel alone is not enough. Another good thing is that a TINY BIT goes a LONG way. One spray on my stamp scrubber pad lasts through quite a few stamp cleanings. Kind of pricey, but I'm looking into homemade stamp cleaning solutions. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp, High Quality, Great for Fine Details. This set of Meeden tools arrived in a timely fashion, was well-packaged and the tools were very sharp straight out of the box. The quality of these tools is fantastic. I can get thin, crisp lines easily. I've purchased other brands that were a little cheaper, but much lower in quality, so the little bit of extra money you will pay is well worth it. The only thing I didn't like were the soft, plastic caps that cover each tool. They're a little hard to remove and because they are too flexible and flimsy they are a little hazardous to remove! The caps are the only thing I'd ask the Meeden company to change - someone is going to get cut just trying to remove the caps! Otherwise, this is truly a superb product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WORKS GREAT, IS SAFE FOR NOSY PUPS AND SAVED ME A FORTUNE IN FURNITURE. I've reupholstered 2 really ugly chairs, repurposed really ugly floor cushions, and have recovered numerous needed, but hideous pillows...
I've still got part of the couch and one other chair----
It works the best on cottons or cotton blends,, so before starting any project, try some test areas for adhesion and strength and for visuals--some fabrics will need less glue than others, and if you're not paying attention you might see some darkening on certain fabrics....just test everything first..
Added to that, it's non-toxic, which means that when my 8 month old puppy who gets into EVERYTHING, glued his hairy little paws together and also got some in or around his mouth, that he was unharmed and unfazed.
I LOVE THIS STUFF. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. HORRIBLE packaging. Though this sand is beautiful, the packing was less than par. The package arrived and it looked like it had gone through a conveyor belt. The bag was torn in 3 places and placed inside another "cover" bag. Clearly was a return item because the label looked severly faded. Doesn't say that the sand wasn't perfect, but because of the tears I got less than the product actually weighed. I guess you get what you pay for. That's the only reason for the 3 stars. Because of the tears it poured EVERYWHERE despite the bandage bag over it. I lost roughly a third of the sand because of the tears. Again beautiful sand-- worth the money-- but do a better job with shipping items that aren't damaged. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun so easy to mold. These IC3D TechTack Moldable Plastic Pellets are awesome. They become moldable in high temperature water and it's so easy to make them this way. I boiled some water and put a long thermometer in the pot to keep an eye on the temperature. It's recommended to get it around 150-160 degrees Fahrenheit because though it will be moldable at higher temps, there is less of a chance of getting burned at lower temps. Once the temperature was in the right range, I dropped some of the white plastic pellets into the pan and waited for them to turn clear. It didn't take long before they changed to clear so keep an eye on them. Now, since I've never used this before, I don't know if I let them sit too long or not but when I took them out I had to use a spoon because the whole group of pellets immediately became clear goo. If you aren't use to hotter temperatures on your fingers then let it cool a little before you remove them from the spoon (not too long though). Then just start molding. It was a little sticky at first but as it cooled down it started to cooperate more. One thing I should mention is that you don't have to worry about it hardening on metal (pot/spoon) because it peeled off for me very easily once the pellet stuff hardened.
I made a little star for my very first molding and I think it looks beautiful! Ok, I might be a little biased but it definitely was fun making it. These pellets can be used for crafts, school projects, and much more. Overall, molding these pellets takes some getting use to but it has been so much fun and I look forward to trying out the rest of the bag to see what else I can make!
I received this product for free so that I may test it out and write an honest, unbiased product review. All opinions expressed are truly my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Even though it is made of plastic I love it. It is a simple device that works . I have used this bobbin winder many times since I purchased it. I originally purchased it so that I would not put "wear & tear" on the bobbin winder of my vintage sewing machine. Even though it is made of plastic I love it. It is a simple device that works well. I am happy it takes the vintage class 15 bobbins. Just like using the bobbin winder on your sewing machine(vintage or modern), you must keep your eye on the thread while it is winding, & stop if the thread does not go correctly on the bobbin. It works very quickly, so I had to get used to having a bobbin done in under a minutes(it seemed that quck to me). :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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