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Could use some design improvements. This is a sturdy punch that does a good job on photo paper. The opening is great because you have a very clear view of what you're punching and the paper sort of pops out, so you can get it easily.
However I don't love the squeezing action. I don't have particularly fat hands, but the skin on the palm of my hands gets pinched in between the handles when I squeeze if I don't have them positioned in a very specific way. It's also not an ergonomic position - the way your hand is in relation to the paper is rather awkward.
In the same vein, I found it difficult to position the paper correctly. I wanted to use two hands to stabilize the paper for precision (because of the awkward sideways position), but when I let go, the paper would slide around. I think an upright hand position (like a regular hole punch) would have been better.
The punch is very sturdy and well made and Fiskars is an excellent brand. I imagine it will last forever, I just think the design could be improved. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
These Perf3ct Scissors have Comfortable, roomy handles & Can be used right-handed or left-handed. These heavy duty scissors do everything they're advertised to do. They cut through heavy fabric, chicken bones, cord, meat, cardboard, plastic & more. They can strip wire, crack nuts, crush garlic, open bottles & more. They are dishwasher safe too.
Great for use in the craft room, garden, workshop & kitchen.
You might want a couple pairs and keep one for kitchen duty only.
I like to give my kids unique gifts/stocking stuffers that they might not think of purchasing for themselves. This one is going on my list for the next gift giving occasion.
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I'm obsessed With These. I am obsessed with these adhesive silk screens. I hope they continue to make more designs. I first purchased the paisley silk screens for a country/western style wedding. We used them to stencil glass jars and they turned out amazing. The sticky material allows you to stencil on something round without it slipping. After you finish, just rinse them out and put them back in the plastic and you can use them over and over.
I read the review that said it made a mess. After experimenting with them alot, I've found that A. make sure you have it on the right side. If you have it on the wrong side up it bleeds through. B. Take the stencil off immediately!
I recommend giving it a try, I absolutely love them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic product. I took a chance on a puffer jacket I bought but had 2 half inch slits on the outer fabric at chest level next to the main zipper. My best guess would be someone returned it having had it damaged by cat claws. I liked it so much I negotiated with the retailer and dropped it down to half price and keeping it. After repairing the slits and putting the jacket through a wash and dry cycle, the tape seemed to have survived beautifully. I highly recommend this product and will use it to fix my umbrella. Like other reviewers have said, this is not invisible so as long as you don't mind, it should work. Just be careful to not let the sticky surface touch anything else other than what you intend to repair. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Niece loved it. I bought this for my 15 year old niece, and wasn't exactly sure how she would react to this gift. She is rather crafty. My husband didn't like the idea, but I went with my gut. It was a huge hit with her! We like that it's made in the USA, it's adjustable, and you can order extra pieces for it at a nominal cost. By the next day she had wine bottles cut and sanded well. The beer bottles she tried to cut didn't produce as good of a result. With safety glasses and gloves, it's pretty safe to use. And fun! I recommend this to anyone who wants to get into bottle cutting. Buy some good sandpaper to go with this, though. What they include in the kit just doesn't seem to be enough. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great silicone rubber for casting molds. This is Alumilite's basic silicone rubber product for casting molds. It's intended to be used for casting with Alumilite's resins, see the standard resin for example <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Alumilite-Super-Plastic-Casting-Resin-28-oz/dp/B004BN81SU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Alumilite Super Plastic Casting Resin 28 oz.</a>.
This silicone rubber has a low tear strength, meaning that it's fairly stiff and creates pretty strong and firm molds. It's great for two part molds that need to be stiff for the two parts to line up against each other precisely. For making two piece molds, you will need a mold release agent <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Universal-Mold-Release-by-Aluminite-Corp/dp/B005765ITU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Universal Mold Release by Aluminite Corp</a> so that your two parts don't stick together. Make sure the first part of your mold is properly cured before applying the mold release and creating the second part. The rigidity does not make this silicone particularly good for complex molds with undercuts and deep parts, etc. that will be difficult to demold and you could end up damaging your mold. For those types of castings, use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Alumilite-High-Strength-3-RTV-Mold-Making-Rubber-1-lb-HSIII-RTV/dp/B004BNA6VA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Alumilite High Strength 3 RTV Mold Making Rubber 1 lb. HSIII RTV</a> which is very flexible, stretchy and does not tear easily.
The product has two parts, the base and a catalyst that are mixed in a 10:1 ratio by weight. The product comes with mixing containers that will help you mix the two parts. However, it's much better to get a scale, particularly one that measures in tenths of a gram or tenths of an ounce. This will be particularly important when making small molds for detailed parts when only a little of the catalyst is needed. We use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/American-Weigh-BLADE-600BL-Blade-600G-X-0-1G-Digital-Pocket-Jewelry-Scale-Blue/dp/B000O2P3VK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">American Weigh BLADE-600BL Blade 600G X 0.1G Digital Pocket Jewelry Scale Blue</a>, which is both inexpensive, small and pretty accurate.
Once the two parts are combined, mix until no swirls of other colors are seen. Vacuum chamber will help remove the bubbles but it's not necessary. We've found that pouring in small increments helps eliminate bubbles. That is, we pour up to a 1/4 of an inch of the mixture into the mold and then wait for any air bubbles to surface and lightly blow on them to pop them. Once this layer of silicone is bubble free, we pour in another 1/4 inch or so and repeat the process until we're done. The silicone mixture has up to 30 minutes of open time for mixing and pouring so you have some time.
The mixture will make a perfect imprint of whatever piece you're making a mold of. It is great and will pickup even the smallest details and scratches, prints, lettering, etc. We created a mold of an N-scale shipping container and all the signs, labels, etc. showed up on the pieces we later cast into the mold. It's pretty impressive pickup of details.
For making a box for your mold, we've used Lego pieces, cardboard, or scraps of foam board. We typically put our mold box on a piece of styrene to get a clean flat surface and either use Alumilite's putty or hot glue gun to keep it all in place. Also, the manufacturer has a number of how-to videos on their website.
In summary, this is a great product that allows you to create your own molds for small and medium size things and then cast numerous replicas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Quality Product, maybe pricey, but low QTY is always a bit more. Great Quality, and actually better than expected. I use this paper not for resumes, but as base product for various lamp shade configurations for CFL bulbs. I make custom lampshades and my requirements definitely exceed a standard resume paper. But, I don't think an employer would snub a resume on this paper. Oh, yeah, and when I had a day job I was a technical recruiter, so I know a decent resume paper when I see it. I'm retired now, so I have the luxury of making custom lamps, etc.
But, though the paper can get the resume passed the "secretary screen", boys & girls it's all about whats on that paper!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So not worth it. This box is a fantastic idea. The execution of the idea? Definitely not fantastic. First of all, the instructions about circuits are poorly written. The information is good, it is just poorly expressed for the type of person who would buy this box (a beginner). Also, the instructions for making a "Crane Lantern" are cut off, literally, mid-sentence, and the rest of the sentence is about animating the penguin! No kidding - next to the drawing of a Crane with an LED light inserted, it says, "Once you have folded your origami crane, figure out where you want to place your Motionboard and place 2 parallel pieces of conductive tape on your penguin..." The motionboard is not used in the Crane! At no point do the instructions for making a "Crane Lantern" instruct you on how to actually make the Crane light up using the LED light, battery and conductive tape. One of the drawings does show what it could look like, and the instructions about how the LED has a long and short leg for + & - does help so maybe a person can just figure it out themselves. Otherwise they can go to YouTube and type in "origami" and "LED" and put something together, because the Teknikio web site doesn't have instructions either. I looked and even the stuff for STEM educators was extremely light.
Very few supplies are included, indicating that this is intended to be just for beginners. Because of that, it seems cruel that the instructions are so poor, because a beginner would really need good instructions, right? It has only enough supplies to make 2 items work - there are a few more pieces of extra paper if you want to practice folding or if you make mistakes. But if you want to make more with motion or LED, you will have to purchase additional supplies separately, which you could have done to begin with.
I just can't recommend this box to anyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice craft scissors. A convenient set of scissors for craft use.
We have just discovered scissors such as this, with spring return and a short blade relative to the length of the handle. This is the second pair of this type that we own. The scissors are great for craft projects, such as cutting shapes out of paper or cutting yarn or threads. The scissors are quite sharp and hold their edge well. The grips are "colorful" and molded in a nice plastic.
There is a plastic lock on the top of the handle that is used to keep them closed. They also come with a nice lanyard that allows you to hang these around your neck. I'm thinking this would be unsafe, but they come with a nice plastic guard, so if you use that it might be good.
These things work great and cut everything great. I do have a couple of complaints. First, the locking slide is hard for me to use. It feels stiff and doesn't fit very well or something. It works, but only if you work at it. Second, they don't fit my large hand very well, and in fact when I'm trying to close them, they pinch part of my hand a bit. This isn't a painful thing you understand, just the plastic handle binding up and me having to reopen and re-close the things.
So all in all, a good pair of scissors for craft use- not perfect but very good. They won't BTW replace your good sewing sheers, but then again they really aren't supposed to. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Make sure yours is real and not a knockoff. I just bought one of these for my son. We already owned one that was purchased at a craft store in our area. When it arrived I was surprised to realize it was a fake! There should be a stamp on the back of each blue piece which was missing on the one that we ordered. Also, the hook was a different shape and was not stamped either and it should be. The real thing is made of smooth strong clear plastic. The one we received was very sharp and cracked when I tried to separate the sections. upon closer inspection, I realized even the box looked and felt different. There were not trademark or copyright symbols and the name "Rainbow loom" had been omitted in many areas. Even the instruction manual was goofy. There were a lot of misspelled words and it was faded and in a different order. For a few cents more you can go to your local craft store and get the real thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Poor quality. Received today. I have a very nice wooden swift which I couldn't locate because I hadn't used it in awhile and didn't want to go through the basement. Bought this because the reviews were quite good and the low price.
1. It damaged the table I mounted it on. In hindsight, I should have placed a piece of cloth under the top clamp but it didn't occur to me that it would cause such damage.
2. The clip that is designed to hold it up on the rod didn't hold which caused some difficulty with the ball winder. I finally put my finger underneath the clip in order to keep it in place and from that point on, things worked fine; however, I shouldn't have to hold the clip in place.
3. I think this swift is of very poor quality and I don't it recommend it for serious knitters/crocheters. Quality does matter.
4. I'm going to find my wooden swift and return this swift, or buy a new high quality swift if my old one can't be found. In any event, this swift is being returned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good set for my purposes but not as pictured. As others have noted, this is not exactly as pictured so I went into my purchase with my eyes wide open. I knew that when I made the purchase to begin with.
I am overall happy with the purchase. I bought these tools to use specifically for polymer clay sculpting and carving. I wanted something better than the plastic Sculpey tools and although I have some tools that I have made myself over the years, I wanted some others that I felt that would get into some places a little bit differently and better than the ones that I could make on my own. Basically I wanted a change to what I had made.
I was disappointed that I did not get any of the pick tools, but I am willing to live with out them as I can make them myself. I am also disappointed with a few of the edges on some of the tools - there are some jagged edges and some bad tooling. This is something that other people have noted as well. Others have said they are so terrible that they have just tossed them into their scrap bins and while I agree they are an annoyance, I found that spending time with a nail file in some instances, I was able to knock off most of the imperfections pretty easily. The edges that are knife style edges my boyfriend took a whetstone to those edges for me and was able to either re-sharpen or remove those jagged edges.
If you are doing carving with polymer (or other clays) I would say these tools are totally worth the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not what I was expecting however may be useful. I'm a prop maker. I use foil tapes on a lot of my props to give them a metal look to them. I was hoping this foil would be thin like house hold aluminum foil, but it's not. It's kinda like a tin can sorta thickness. So I can't really use it for what I was hoping to. Not to worry, though, I found some other foil that I will be able to use, and this foil isn't all bad. I could see myself using this for prop armor, so I will be getting use out of it. :)
Other thoughts: It's very light weight and cuts easy, however watch the sides when you cut it, and can get sharp and nick you. Contrary to what I've read in other reviews, the gold does NOT stay on if messed with or bent around too much. The gold will fade, but I guess it depends on what you're using it for. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another gimmick. I purchased one of these at Michael's recently and was excited to have a "heavy duty" guillotine paper trimmer. To my dismay, I tested out a sheet and lined it up at the top to cut and every single time it would fray the corner and not cut it completely. I also tried cutting 3-6 sheets of coated paper and it would require a lot of pressure to get it to cut.
I would not consider this as easy to use as expected. It would take a steady hand and swift cuts to get the quality expected from a paper trimmer with one or two sheets...not to mention having your pages in the middle of the grid because lining it to the top yields awful results.
My portable trimmer works way better than this ever could. Overall, save your money and invest a little more on quality paper trimmers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Assembly issues. I am returning this. Either the mast is too long or the dowels are two short by almost 1/4 inch. Very disappointed because it looks like potentially a nice product. Too bad it cannot be assembled.
I almost bought new dowels for it, but at this price it should assemble flawlessly. I rebel at making an additional puchase to use it.
I gave it 2 stars because it's a nice design and the bearings make it rotate fairly smoothly.
UPDATE: Beka is sending me a new center piece and the bottom cross pieces. I sent them a photo and they said it doesn't look exactly right so they want to make it work better. I will update this rating when I see how it works after the new parts are installed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
make at home beauty products and it has been great. I used it to make chapstick to pass . I have been using this product to make at home beauty products and it has been great. I used it to make chapstick to pass out to my clients at my job and they were raving. Some even came back and begged me to make them more. Most recently I have been using it to make homemade body lotion and both times it turned out wonderful. I prefer the pastilles to bars since they are easier to measure. The quality is great and I will definitely be buying more. I also love that it comes in a large size. Even though I don't need much when making these products it is nice not to have to reorder often and I have plenty to share when friends or family want to try it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice selection of solid colors - I use them for paper boxes and other forms. I am so glad to find good solid colors in a nice heavy paper that folds nicely. In this 58-sheet tablet there are 2 pages of each color and they go together nicely. In addition to the "Naturals" cardstock, I have the "Naturals" tablet (also 58-pages, but with three sheets per color.)
I use this paper in making cubes, boxes, woven paper globes and other geometric forms. It is a nice sturdy paper in vibrant colors. It glues together well with gluestick. The woven grain shows when soft media is added (chalks, pastels, etc.) but acrylic and watercolor paints do not tend to catch in the grain pattern.
These 12X12-inch pages come in a nice tablet form. The tableting adhesive is just the right strength - it holds the pages in place until you remove them, the pages remove cleanly and the adhesive doesn't leave residue.
I have begun recording photo sequences and videos of the paper projects and will be posting them at my blog: [...].
The only reason for four stars rather than five: The paper is printed on white stock so it has a white core. This can sometimes be noticeable in a folded-paper project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
unreliable. After a few months of ownership and just a few uses the DC power supply died. Return shipping to China was cost prohibitive. I located the faulty sub board but they were unable to supply it. I'm now running this using my bench power supply. This is a very poor quality machine with literally tens of sellers selling them. All are made in China.
This engraver is supplied with Mach 3, which only works with Windows XP. You can find your own alternative at your own inconvenience.
The engraver needs a parallel port, and sadly they have been left of computers for years. USB has been around for a long time, and this controller does not support it. You'll need an old PC, some of the USB to parallel adaptors you can get have timing issues and may not work properly with this engraver.
There are no end of carriage sensors or home sensors. Its pretty crude, just a big spinning motor and 2 stepper motors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This will last for years. My daughter wanted to be an alien for Halloween last year and we needed a face paint that didn't rub off or smear since she was going to wear her costume to school all day. This paint was perfect. It was very easy to apply with a moist sponge and when the paint dried it was impossible to wipe it off without using water and soap. This is exactly how facepaints should be. The color was perfect and I loved how you could apply just a twinge of color by only using a soft handed first coat or a bright and vibrant color by applying multiple coats. A little of this paint goes a long way and they didn't send a tiny little container like some companies do. I think you get a tremendous amount of product for very little cost. They have a large variety of colors available so if I need facepaints for any reason, I know exactly where I'm going to go to find them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beach 12x12 Scrapbook Paper. This scrapbook paper is elegant. It looks like hand painted sheets. I am going to use these sheets to make cards to send. I will put embellishments on them and a variety of greetings. Then I will proudly mail them as birthday,sympathy,get well, congratulation,and new baby cards. They make elegant scrapbook pages with which to add embellishments and photographs to illustrate trips to beaches, parks, vacations etc. I am very pleased with this pad. I hope it becomes more readily available as I would purchase another one. The colors are soft, pastel and look hand painted with chalks,watercolors or even taken as beautiful, detailed photographs. I am extremely pleased with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works better if you watch the video instructions. I originally wrote a bad review of this product because I could not get it to work; however, since then, I watched the video on how to use it. I discovered that you need to use a piece of foam under the die to aid in getting out the pieces. When I used the foam, I got it to work.
I still have a problem with the construction. I could not get my tool apart to change the tools. In the process, I broke it. The construction is not the best. In all fairness, if I had read the instructions, I would have learned that you have to push down on the barrel before pulling out the tool.
I am only giving this 3 stars because the directions on the package are not sufficient AND the construction is not the best. Otherwise, I think it's a great idea. Just needs a bit of tweaking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great embossing folder design with so much versatility. Really fun embossing folder that is so perfect for birthdays or many other occasions. If you use white core cardstock...it looks great when you sand it with some standard sanding paper... after you emboss it, to give the images a little pop. You can also ink up the embossing folder before you put your paper in (A brayer works best for this, but you can also use a sponge....be sure to wipe off any ink that goes in bigger blank spots that you don't want ink) and then run it through your embossing machine (Like a big shot or cuttlebug). That will give you a great colored image. This is such a great set because you can use just the bottom part and use if for a graduation or a Christmas or other celebration. You can even emboss and then cut out some of the images from it to use on a card or scrapbook page. There is so much you can do with this embossing folder that I am sure it will quickly become one of my favorite embossing folders. This is a set I would highly recommend, especially if you do alot of cards for family and / or friends. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and not in the jar although the color looked nice on the box it won't help me when I . Just copied from my other post on Chalky Finish Paint - Vintage Only giving it 2 stars because 1/3 of the paint was in the box and not in the jar although the color looked nice on the box it won't help me when I start to paint my project, now I'm concerned I won't have enough to finish. There were 3 jars in the box including this one and the CREME WAX which "also covered the inside of the box" instead of the jar....but the other jar Renaissance Chalk Finish Jar - Superior not only did not leak it was wrapped in bubble wrap inside a clear plastic bag which helped some with the clean up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Soap Making Mama. I got this because I wanted to start making my own soaps to going more organic in my life and to use as a part of a new business I am starting. I heard great things about soap made with goats milk and wanted to try it. I didn't want to jump into making it from scratch right away so when I found this melt and pour base I decided to give it a try. Seeing that it was organic was even better. I made 2 bars of soap yesterday and used fragrance oils I got from Amazon as well and the soaps came out great. They have a really good lather and after showering with it last night, my skin felt nice and smooth, and the fragrances lasted all through the night!! I actually bought more so that I could make soaps to giveaway this Christmas!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tough to use. I tried to use this to cut a mat with a straight edge. I measured carefully, put some sandpaper on the back of my metal ruler so it wouldn't slip and followed the directions to the letter. I was able to get a decent mat out of it, but nowhere near professional looking. It is very hard to press hard enough on your straight edge and the cutter at the same time and make an accurate cut. Plus, the blades dull very quickly. I can see having to change them every two cuts....seriously. Kind of expensive. Maybe cheaper to have a pro cut them for you if you're not doing enough to justify getting a higher priced cutter. I tried to be frugal in order to cut 6 small mats and bunged one of them up and now will have to pay a pro to do the others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product. The product and the results are great. The price is a bit much. This plunger is NOT refillable. Waste of money. Being my first time, the results were FLAWLESS. I never used Resin before and I put a real flower and alcohol ink to make a coaster. Please bear in mind, I have NO IDEA what I'm doing. It's too thin but, the clarity of the coaster and no bubbles left me blown away. I wanted to try a CHEAPER Resin but, I will stay with Ice Resin, it is an effortless process with OUTSTANDING results. You get what you pay for. I reseached other brands, they require you to heat the Resin or do other things to get the desired results. This product is AMAZING! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a Footwear Item. This is not a shoe, so comfort questions do not apply!! I have not used the product yet on any of my better shoes for fear that the shoe color might be affected, but I have a pair of tight-fitting black sneakers that may be a good test for this product in the near future.
Update: I've now used this product and I can say that it's a mess to try to get this product into the toe area of a shoe direct from the bottle; a sponge or cotton balls saturated with the product is the best way to apply it to the toe area! As far as results are concerned, I've used the product on two different pairs of shoes now & can say that I've only experienced marginal results; tight shoes that I've treated still pinch, but maybe not quite as badly or as soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru is Fabulous! Toilet paper cleans your hands after use, not water. Purchased Sugru after some research and I love it! Used it to around tablet and nook cords to prevent and breakage, used it around earphones to re-enforce any strain areas, used it to mount Lego superman to bedside table to hold phone cord at ready and then re-in forcehone cord and make a collar to use in removing cord from phone. After all that decided to tackle the top rack of dishwasher where the plastic fittings had w allowed out causing rack to fall if anything heavy was placed in it. Had to allow twenty four hours but now the top rack works like it should or maybe better for the first time in three years. I never knew what to use. I had tried a couple of waterproof fixative that lasted about 1 week. Now I feel confident it is fixed forever. This stuff is impressive, I would recommend it to anyone, I keep mine in a sealed tin. Use toilet p aper to get it off your hands when you use colors, not water! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Defective design that does not work and was never tested by Franklin Covey. Pure junk. M Bryant is dead on. The top punch is so close to the edge, the metal stamped bar ends before the punch head. You can see this in the picture. This requires pushing the punch head down with your finger. This product is defective. Do not buy it! It was never tested by Franklin Covey and does not work. It rates a zero.
Most people write a review before logging experience with the product. It is obvious because the review is just a few words, like "does what it says." My favorite is "haven't taken it out of the box but love it!"
I make my own day planner pages with Apple Numbers spreadsheet. The paper size is no mystery, it is just 1/2 letter. All Franklin Covey provides is a calendar, which is a tiny part of organizing projects and actions. Franklin Covey day planners have some verbiage about writing in your ideas. "Sounds interesting" is there rubber stamp response. They don't give a damn about their customers.
I want my money back and a letter of apology from Franklin Covey. A class action lawsuit would be even better. Money talks, so walk away from Franklin Covey products and simply make your own with 3-ring 1/2 letter binders. The rings in the Franklin Covey binders are so tiny, only 2 months of pages will fit. And they have no system. Read David Allen's "Getting Things Done." | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for group projects. Love the vibrant colors; the kit came in a 20 spectrum rainbow of different colors. Note the smaller paper size of 3" X 3" rather than the more typical 5" X 5" (but makes a cute smaller bird that takes up less space). Makes cute cranes! Perfect for a group project.
***** UPDATE *****
It took us about 7 months for two people to fold the kit of 1,000 paper cranes. I've uploaded pictures of our project so you can get more of an idea of what the kit looks like, and how our project turned out. As far as getting 1000 pieces of origami paper, I do not know of a cheaper/better deal. Undertaking folding a 1000 cranes is a more time consuming project than you might first realize. We each could fold about 20 birds a week, folding a few minutes per day, or an hour total. Between the two of us we could fold about 40 birds per week. We could have maybe done it faster with a larger time commitment, but keep in mind your fingers (not to mention hands, arm, neck, and back) get tired after a while! I think it could make a great project for a larger group (a school or classroom?). I am still as satisfied with the kit 7 months later than I was at the time when we purchased it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this washi tape. I love this washi tape! It has a variety of patterns, roses, butterflies, big dots and acorns. I'll be able to use these in all of my card-making. It is high-quality tape, and even came each with it's own little beautiful box. They sent a few little cutout samples as well, a butterfly, and angel, and a snowflake. It added a nice touch! I love how easy it is to use this tape. It is repositionable which is so nice because I get this crooked sometimes.
I would recommend this product to anyone. I would order from this company again. I was given a discount on this product in exchange for my unbiased review. I LOVE this tape! I am trying to figure out how to get a photo up, if I can, I will post one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I thought "how much better could a pair of scissors be. I didn't think there would be such a difference. I have been using friskers left handed version for a while which was my upgrade from the cheap ones that come in a multi-pack of different sizes from the craft store. I really didn't see much of a difference between the cheapy ones and the friskers. I kind of figured these would be the same story. It had been a few years though and I was upgrading to a new sewing machine and decided to take the chance on these. I figured they would never get any lower then around the $20 mark that amazon was asking since everywhere else they are around $40-$50. I am so glad I took the chance. They don't lie when they say these cut through fabric like butter. Someone in one of the reviews said they were thinner and lighter then they used to make them. I'm not sure if that's true since I'm new to them but I can say they are pretty heavy. I really wouldn't want these to be any heavier. They are also a little stiff but I think that will work it's way out over time.
The only thing I don't like about these is that the plastic sheath really sucks. It doesn't really fit them well. It is overly tight and feels like you are having to gouge them into the plastic in order to just partially put them in it. I was kind of hoping it would come in a metal tin too like they usually do in the fabric store but it didn't. Not really a big deal. I can't even honestly remove a star over it. These are great and everyone who works with fabric should splurge a little to own a pair. Don't even mess with the cheap ones. All of mine will now be down graded to regular household uses. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great quality. I sketch out ideas all of the time for work or because I have a new image or idea that I want to work on and get it on paper. As a result, I have books like these all over the place. I was pretty impressed with the quality of this book. Its 9 x 12 like a standard sketch book, but with perforated pages... which makes it easy for you to do final design/art work where you can remove, matte, and frame quickly. The 75 lb paper, which is a heavier weight than most sketch books (standard sketch books are typically 50 or 60lb), is a smooth surface for dry media sketching, perfecting techniques, and preliminary drawings. Perfect for a variety of mediums, including pencil, charcoal, a sketching stick, pen, and other dry media. The pages are acid and lignin free to prevent deterioration- great for the avid scrapbooker or those who like to save their works... Sheets are protected by a poly cover with a spiral binding that makes it easier to flip over the cover and get to work. The paper has a nice tooth that erases cleanly and is smudge resistant. Overall, this book is perfect for the beginning or experienced artist. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just Beautiful. These are beautiful papers! Very feminine. The small prints are perfect for cards and I'll use the scraps for tags and in my journals. They're smooth with a bit of gloss and have a nice weight to them. They cut well in my cuttlebug. The only very slight issue is that they're not actually 6x6 as described in listing. Mine are 5 5/8" square. Before ordering, I had read previous reviews stating this and it isn't a problem for me so I didn't dock a star. Did suggest to the seller that they adjust the description to be more accurate. They were delivered surprisingly fast from New Zealand. The New Zealand stamps are neat bonuses to use in my creative journals. Love these papers. Will order more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent quality, far exceeding expectations. I bought this, having been frustrated by the mess of more traditional waxes, hoping to find something more convenient and easier to use. That's what I found.
The wax is not sticky or rubbery-feeling at all (like regular hot glue and many lower-quality glue gun 'waxes' that are not wax at all). It releases easily and completely, cools quickly but not too quickly, and the seals a dime-sized spot of glue yields are tough and flexible. I could not break them, only bend them. This may be a drawback for some, but I like it as it allows the seals to be peeled free without breaking them. The bond is quite secure. The color is rich and true and satiny.
It can be applied and stamped directly where you want it, or applied to a smooth surface in advance and then pulled free for use elsewhere. In fact, I was able to create an entire box-full of seals at once by putting them on tinfoil and peeling them off once dry, saving a LOT of time. To use, I simply fix them in place with a tiny dot of hot glue.
The only consideration (and this is not a flaw with the wax, only something that you need to keep in mind) is that it takes most of a stick of wax to force out the clear, standard glue out of the gun. Correspondingly, once you stop using the colored wax, it takes a while for the color to work its way out. You will have a little color in your hot glue for a while! If you plan on using this stuff regularly, I recommend that you either purchase a glue gun specifically for working with the sealing wax, or make up a whole bunch of seals all at once, to minimize wastage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper similar to M. Stewart's Enchanted Woodland Christmas line a few years ago. This is beautiful paper. All Martha Stewart products are of very high quality and this is no exception. This mat pad is perfect for card making or scrapbook projects. This line has stickers that go with it too. It's all beautiful and you can't go wrong if you choose to buy it. I used it this year when I made Valentines and they were very pretty. As I said this product is very nice and as always worth the price. I was happy to be able to find it here at Amazon since it was harder to find than the 12 x 12 size paper pad. The large pad was readily available in stores but I could never find this mat pad size. I don't like to cut up the larger more expensive paper because I don't always use all of each sheet so I was happy to be able to get this smaller size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Big things come in small packages. I experimented with the different mark spacings on sheet PE plastic. The wheel quality is excellent, and the tool is sturdy, though a little small in the hand. As some others have pointed out, using hard pressure is necessary. At first I made a light pass, then tried to heavy it by going back. Don't do that! The main flaw I see is the too small size of the "sex screw", which I fear would quickly get lost. The tiny screw driver size would be a laugh, but with the deeply knurled grip, it works just fine. This is a quality product if you need to mark a cutout without using a magic marker or ball pen. I've hated having to clean the latter off of parts I cut out. The little dots are surprisingly easy to see, and easier to follow with tin snips than solid lines. This one is a keeper! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I read the bad reviews and bought it anyway, here's why... and YES I would buy another one. The sharpener does EXACTLY what it says it will do. Perfectly sharpened crayons with no need for ripping or cuting off the paper first. It took me about 4 crayons to get the hang of it. I use it at home for art and homeschooling. I have run about 300 crayons through it so far, 150 on the first day.
I have only had one break off. It was not that hard to get out. I just pushed the piece from the inside, back out the opening the way the crayon went in. (A toothpick worked better than the tool because of length. Also I had to push a small trigger type piece in, in the opening area, and the chunk fell right out of the opening when held upside down.) I thought about using the broken crayon to push it in the sharpener and make it grind it out, but the sharpener didn't seem to like that, and I feel the 2 minutes taken to remove the broken piece is better than dulling the blade or possibly damaging the sharpener, even if it does work.
I had to think hard about buying a 50$ sharpener. I didn't want to throw away 50$. I read a lot of reviews on it. Based on most of the reviews it seemed like a bad idea to buy it.
"Understand that the bad reviews are possibly due to improper use and handling by the person, not the fault of the sharpener."
I am Sooooooooo glad I went ahead and bought one, and ignored the negative reviews!
I would suggest that if you are having trouble with crayons breaking that maybe you're angling the crayons causing them to break off. Perhaps the crayon is weak and prone to breaking already. Or maybe you need to change the blade.
It doesn't take a lot of pressure to sharpen each crayon. You do have to hold them a little firm to keep them from spinning while you are sharpening them. My daughter is 6 and she can do it, but prefers to hand me the crayons and watch me sharpen them. I was even able to sharpen melted and deformed crayons that sat in the sun too long. (I broke the ends off with my fingers of the ones that were really bad. Then sharpened them. Still on problem.)
I would hesitate using this in a class room setting with young children allowed to use it at their own discretion... I think it would make you crazy and want to throw it away. (Due to misuse, excessive pressure, broken tips, and so on.) Instead, sharpen the crayons for them, change the blade when needed, give it a break after you sharpen 200 crayons on a row. Use common sense.
Thank you for reading,
Happy Sharpening!
Lily's Mom | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buyer Beware. A fabulous idea, and a much-needed tool, but sadly it falls way, way short of expectations. At this price point, customers expect a functioning tool. The blade depth has four settings to accommodate scoring vs cutting, but even on the deepest setting, it still doesn't cut all the way through the chipboard. The last layer is always uncut. Yes, the cutting bar is lowered and locked into place. Worse than that, though, is that the pink guide bar is glued on crooked, preventing a straight cut. So the two tasks it should perform (cutting, and cutting straight) fall short or fail altogether. This is a sturdy, strong, heavy tool that works like a plastic Fisher Price toy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Prefer Over Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. I never really thought this tool was necessary until I tried one. I prefer this over the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig for two reasons... 1) Because the guide itself (L shaped part) is clear, it's easy to see your "line" when putting stamps right next to one another... Ex. Buildings, lettering or on a line. Not something you really think about until getting that tight proximity is paramount to a clean image. 2) Because the stamp plate (square piece) is hard acrylic, it doesn't bend or get a crease in it. Once you get a crease in the flexible type, it can flex where the crease is and your image from the first and second stamp can move slightly and ruin your image. It's a great little tool and I'm glad I finally purchased one, as I use it constantly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very satisfied. Made of great quality and very sharp. Has a nice weight to the base that adds great stability to the arrangement. The outer bottom and side has a rubber ring around it to prevent slipping or scratching your base. Does not rust like some overpriced cheaply made items (that are made in China). Made in Japan, which is a good thing since this is where the art form originated and they are experts in the art. I recommend this brand to anyone looking to get started in the art of flower arranging or to a master looking for a convenient way to buy these through Amazon Prime. You can't go wrong with these, spend a little extra and get something of quality that will last and will not rust! Very satisfied! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best gun I've ever owned, will buy again. First off I used this gun for building Foam RC planes and so far this has been the best glue gun I've had yet. Seeing it half price of what I payed for mine is rather nice, yay for market fluctuations. Two different models I bought from Walmart decayed and eventually arced when I plug them into the wall, scary situation that is, but I never had this thing arc on me even once. The gun detaches from the stand which is oh so nice allowing for about three minutes of work with the glue gun completely heated. Problem with piping hot glue is it will melt most foam types when it's really cooking. My solution was to attach a dimmer to the base to achieve the perfect temp each time I pulled it off, if you see bubbles in the glue when you squeeze it out, your foam will melt and the structure of the cooled glue is less than a clean bead, very much like arc welding. Overall the gun lasted a year and a half before it crapped out, the rubber guide to the heating element for the glue cracked and allowed heated glue to leak into the gun. Letting your hot gun lay on its side is a sure fire way to kill it. Hot glue guns are like suns, they work efficiently young then slowly decay until they start leaking glue into themselves and eventually they go supernova arcing and possibly starting on fire. Have fun, be safe. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful, Easy to Use Copper Foil Sheets. I love using these sheets for covering larger areas of cardboard - the copper is a beautiful color and these work well for soldering little boxes and things together. This is basically like very large copper tape, kind of. Easy to adhere to many surfaces and very easy to tool with a variety of tools. Also beautifully takes the popular patina formulas, metal paints (Vintaj), and other forms of color. Amazon makes a mess of these - mine arrived all beat up. That didn't really matter for my purposes, but if you need these to arrive smooth and crease-free, I would look at ordering elsewhere.
Bottom Line: Great buy. A lot of copper foil for a great price. High quality you expect from Ranger. The adhesive backing eliminates a step when I create, which is always appreciated. These really need to be adhered to something else - they are definitely not strong enough to stand on their own. (These are a very thin gauge.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great for me. This kit worked great for me. I bought this to learn how to create molds and then use them to cast items. For this it worked perfectly. I poured the mold one night and the next morning cast my first part. I'm planning to try a two part mold next. I am definitely hooked.
One important thing: when you are pouring parts A and B for the plastic, hold the cup up to the spout. This is a lot thinner than the rubber parts and if you do not do that then some of it will end up on your work surface or the floor.
Something I learned from watching videos from other manufacturers: After you have mixed the rubber, pour it into another container and mix it some more. I am sure you will see streaks of part A or B on the side of the original mixing container.
I have already recommended this product to other people. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Color assortment of washi tape for projects, crafts and much more. These are just awesome and a must in any crafters hoard. I love these, they are set to use and have an awesome glue to them. Just peel, cut and stick. I love to craft just about anything and with these you get a perfect embellish or design. I also own a slam book and these can decorate so much. They go great for picture framing, greeting cards, photo books and so much more.
Each Roll measures: 1.5 cm wide (0.59 in.) and 10 m in total tape length (32.8 ft.). Every roll is thick so you definitely get a good sized amount to last awhile. The gold chevron type print is my favorite and I find myself adding color and style to my old photo books. You get six rolls with this purchase, such a good deal. I definitely recommend it and its very fun to use on year books also.
I received this product for free in exchange for my unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Everything is amazing expect for. This candle kit is life!!!! The scents smell so good. I thought I wouldnt like them because Im not a huge fan of fruity smells but they really do smell so good. The ONLY complaint I have and the reason I gave it 4 stars is that it came with only 4 color chips. So only 4 of the 12 candles can be colored with this kit. Other than that everything is perfect. Best Christmas gift I ever got!!!!!
UPDATE: I made the review before I used the kit and gave it 4 stars because it was only 4 color chips but after making the candles, I realized that one bag of wax and one color chip makes 3 candles!!! So I updated the rating to 5 stars because its amazing !!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality and not just for kids. Good coverage and good choices of colors. Not a good a professional grease based makeup, but a lot cheaper. Did a tiger face on the wife for Halloween, using the youtube video here, [...] , my results were damn near as good as the girl does in the video. The makeup stayed on the entire party with only the lips losing some, this do to eating and drinking. At the end of the night cleanup was extremely easy. I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone, only thing keeping it from getting 5 stars is the quantities of each color. I knew that going in so I bought two kits. Only used one and there is still plenty of each color, a little goes a long way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The real deal. Ultra bright & easy to use. Genuine 3M Scotchlite.
FYI: the only way to properly evaluate the reflective properties is to hold a light/flashlight at your EYE level when you direct it at the material in a dimly lit or dark room. Or take a flash photo of it with your phone.
The convenient grid printed on the peel away backing also accepts permanent marker for custom designs. I've used it to repair the fabric on the dog's Hurtta jacket, added reflective stripes and squares to another dog jacket, on bicycle helmets, to augment another "reflective" vest, my cell phone case.... I'm glad I purchased two boxes. I'm about to start on the second box.
There's a marked difference between this product and other allegedly reflective materials. It's nice to know the adhesive is supposed to strengthen over time. If not, I'll amend my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TLS Has Made My Jewelry Making So Much Easier. I have a small business that I run outside of my ay job, and for it I make clay jewelry and sell it at anime conventions. I've struggled for a while with figuring out how to get pieces to stick together, and I've cursed out many a charm for legs and arms falling off after being baked. Then I found a youtube video about TLS (translucent liquid sculpey) and I had to try it out.
I honestly can't rave enough about TLS and it's amazing qualities for making clay jewelry. I use it as a glue to put small pieces onto larger ones (no more arms falling off!), just make an indent in the main piece, put some TLS on the arm, and stick the arm in the hole and bake! I use it to make sure my hooks stay in: I had issues with my metal loops pulling out after baking, now I just make a bit of corkscrew, screw it into the piece, fill the hole with a bit of TLS and bake it, and I know for sure that it won't fall out. I also mix it with a bit of paint or a small amount of colored clay to create a colored liquid that can be used to make: blood, glaze for donuts, syrup for pancakes, etc.
I do a lot more with it, and there are a ton of youtube tutorials on its usefulness. I honestly can't stress how great this is for anyone who makes clay charms. It's truly worth so much more than it costs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fixed their error. Revising this comment as the seller contacted me after my initial review. The seller reached out to me to let me know that the manufacturer had been sending out incorrect wick sizes for this refill kit. She called me to let me know that the proper wicks were being sent to me, free of charge and that she had tried contacting me through my email. Unfortunately, I did not receive any emails from her and had already purchased other 6" wicks from amazon after receiving the kit. Wish this mistake was caught earlier, it would have saved me the headache of looking for the right sized wicks. Since my first review, I have also made a couple candles with the wax and scents provided. I was able to microwave the wax in 2 minute increments, stirring between each session to make sure the flakes were equally heating. The candles turned out great and the scents are nice, just a little artificial smelling. Really appreciate the seller reaching out to correct their mistake.
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I chose to purchase the refill kit instead of the original kit that contained all of the tools including the thermometer because the Vanilla/Snickerdoodle scents were not an option in the larger kit and I read rave reviews about the scents. Although I have yet to try it out since I still need to get a thermometer and heating vessel, I feel like I could have purchased these items separately along with the other necessary tools for the same price. The wicks that are provided are not the 6" they claim. They are actually just 2.5" wicks made for miniature candles or tea lights - totally worthless for the projects I was planning. Now I will have to pay more to get the proper wicks. I wish they had offered the full-size kits with the choice of picking a scent. I would have been happier paying $10 more to have the proper materials. I will try microwaving the wax as I do not have a double-broiler and pray that I can get some use out of this expensive wax and can actually enjoy the nice smelling scents. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sweet Hearts. <div id="video-block-R3U0QEEVSA16P3" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1fNQq4fdiS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1DxYkb4grS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> These tags are perfect when attached to a big mason jar of home made pickles.
And a lot of country themed weddings incorporate mason jars as part of the floral decor, and these tags can have the couple's names printed on.
You can paint them, draw on them with markers, or leave them plain. Each one has a slight variation because they are natural wood, but all are uniform and have pretty smooth edges. No worry about splinters.
And how is this for adorable...even the hole that is punched at the top is a tiny heart shape!
For wreaths, door plaques, Valentine and wedding decor, these inexpensive hearts have so many creative (and sentimental!) possibilities for those that enjoy the DIY experience.
DISCLOSURE: Product received at no cost or at a discount, with the option to review.
Views and opinions are my own. I have no affiliation with any manufacturer or distributor other than choosing to review their item.
No financial compensation is EVER accepted for a review, and after six months, most products are donated, destroyed or returned to the vendor. Nonprofits are encouraged to inquire at the email address on my profile. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not all I expected them to be. When I see the names Anna Griffin and Plaid Enterprises on a product I always think quality. Well this is one instance where I am disappointed. The templates come rolled up in a tube, so to use them at all I will have to set heavy books on top to flatten them down enough to be able to trace around them and score. The plastic is rather flimsy so I foresee a possibility of them tearing. I will use them since I spent the money on them, but after seeing the quality etc I will not be buying the other sets I had my eye on. I understand what they were trying to do from a packaging standpoint, but not very well thought out for the crafter using them. I wish I had something more positive to say, but I just don't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nearly Perfect. This is a really nice kit. With ALMOST everything you need. The paint is a good quality, spreads easily and smoothly. Blends well. There is a full range of colors. The kit also includes brushes, glitter, a small water holder, and a sample face design book. There are a few potential weaknesses: What the kit lacks, which you should bring -- a mirror, so the kids can see themselves, and a couple of containers for water since the water holder that comes with the kit is very small and gets dirty so fast that it is completely useless after completing a couple of faces. Bring a sponge and paper towels to wipe up messes, or clean brushes periodically. The brushes included work, but neither is fine enough to get the narrow strokes shown in the sample face design book -- they should add a third fine tipped brush. I painted about 20 children's faces (full face designs) over a 3 hour period and ran out of white, and almost ran out of pink and light blue as well. Another reviewer mentioned they could paint for a full day but based on my experience that claim seems exaggeration unless that reviewer was painting small designs. I'm not sure how well these paints will last, since they can't be covered -- I assume they will dry out. The kit seems geared toward being a one time purchase for a single event. If that's what you're looking for, and you can bring a few things of your own... It is a great little kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very useful for lefty people. I am a lefty and I love to do crafts and sewing. Whenever cutting anything I always face problem with the regular scissors as they are uncomfortable to use. The lefty scissors are so easy to use. They are very sharp not dull like some available on the market. The stainless steel scissors looks good too. I have been using them since I got them. They are equally sharp on thin fabric and thick fabric. My mother always tell us not to use the same scissors for cutting fabric and paper. So I always keep two scissors. This lefty scissors will be so helpful in all my sewing projects. They are a little smaller than regular scissors, but good and handy for every day use. I am not sure how they'll perform on really thick fabric like thick denim, but so far I have used them on cotton, silk, Georgette and linen. They cut every fabric with a sharp edge. I am so glad to get these on a discount price for my honest review and will be using them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have no idea what the hype is about. This thing was useless. I have no idea why people have such high ratings for this product. Embossed stamping is one of my favorite things ever. The raised images, the enjoyable melting of the powder, it's just great... except the stray powder messing things up. I have dealt with the annoying embossing powder spot here and there, and the reviews made this seem like this inkadinkado embossing magic thing was the answer to all my problems (and more. I basically expected it to resolve world hunger, based on the reviews). I thought, "No more tedious wiping away stray powder with paintbrushes, and hoping I caught it all or accidentally bumping my stamped image!"
I ordered and eagerly anticipated all my annoying stray embossing powder spot days to be over. I dreamed of beautiful, clean, unmarred embossing. But when I received this thing I was so incredibly disappointed. Maybe I'm missing some step, but this was the biggest waste of $5. I embossed a piece of paper without using this, with decent to average results, then used this inkadinkado on an identical piece of paper and ended up with more embossing powder specs than I normally did! I tried it several times with several types of paper, and not once did I notice good results.
I have no idea why people are so smitten with this. I thought it was useless and didn't help at all. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hot Knife through buttah. WoW- OMG!
I have to say that this was a great investment! Honestly, I wanted to order another brand for far less than what these priced. Amazon has an excellent return price and after hours of research, I decided to order.
I finally bought the sewing machine I originally wanted Juki TL2010Q. This machine rocks! The stitches from vinyl to thick melton wools are superb. And adjustable varriable speed a dream.
I say all the above because it is true-You Get What You Pay for. The Kai 700 series cuts through fabric superbly and effortlessly and I add quietly. I have witnessed fine "STRAIGHT" cut edges. Not the scarry cut jerky edges I get from other sheers on hand. Mind you my other sheers are name brands from $35.00 to $45.00 sheers and don't quite come close to the Kais.
These are extremly sharp..so watch your finger tips. As one poster said they snipped
a piece of a tip off their finger and did not feel a thing.
If you are into your sewing or designing having the best equipment will inspire you to do more of it and your stuff come out with professional results.
In closing I used these Kais to cut out some denim fabric to make a shirt sewn on my Juki TL 2010Q and my friends swear Im lying about making my shirt---nice complement.
If you are thinking on getting these dont...think anymore...GET THEM..you will not have buyers remorse! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am a Google-Eyed Menace. They came in a bag of what I assumed to be 1000. There were a ton in there so I didn't second guess it. The paper is hard to peel off and sometimes the google eye itself will break while trying. I dropped 50 of them on the carpet of my dining commons at my college and I couldn't pick them up because they were hard to see (I need glasses and still have trouble) and they were kinda small. My roommate and boyfriend really despise them and my bandmates think its hilarious so I think the google eyes did their job.
I also introduced them to my cousin who is 6 this year. She proceeded to decorate my senior picture with them. Kinda offended but Im still laughing at it because it was actually pretty funny to see that at Christmas.
Overall, good wiggly eyes. Lots of college shenanigans can be had with these little demon hemispheres. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Knives. I do a lot of wood carving (caricature, ornaments, and stuff...). I use FlexCut, Morakniv, Ramelson, Robert Sorby, and other carving brands. I was quite surprised of the quality of the Power Grip brand. The blades are sturdy and sharp. They maintain an edge for a very long time. A leather strope and compound (green is usually good enough). I find that they also sharpen easily. The handles are very comfortable and they do not roll around like some brands. I believe that beginners should always start with quality, affordable knives. These knives are good for all levels of carvers. This set also comes with a nice plastic case that when opened raises the handles for easy access. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great company to work with. I got the one called "Lighting Scene". It has the plastic square, diamond top, pieces that cover the entire canvas. I like tedious projects that let me avoid housework with the excuse that I am creating art.
I started by organizing the colors into the separate ziplock bags that were included. There weren't enough, but I had some of that size on hand so used them. Thus, I immediately found one color that hadn't been included, so contacted the company. I am very pleased to say their response was within a day and I received what I needed in less than a week.
I had just completed one of the rhinestone style, partial canvas ones - those do go quickly. This one will take a considerable more amount of time to complete. But, from the three colors I have completed thus far it will be quite impressive when completed. I also am using the pen and wax style that came with a different kit and only use the enclosed tweezers to take one off or rearrange individual squares slightly.
I agree with the other reviews that this is a fantastic project for those with a good attention to detail and enjoy tedious work. If you are impatient this will not be a good craft for you! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Crochet Dude Aluminum Crochet Hook-Size L11/8mm. This is a great crochet for people whose hands get sore, achey or tired when using a standard crochet hook. I now have 4 of this brand and they are very comfortable to use. I did research before ordering this Size L and this was the best one I could come up with. I also ordered the M size and I have sizes G and H. I can now crochet for as long as I want without my hands getting too sore. I also have Sizes E thru K of the Lited Crochet Hooks and they are also great. I had all but given up crocheting about a year ago and my yarn supply was dwindling because my hands hurt so much. With these 2 brands of hooks, I have made afghans, hats and scarves and am working on dish cloths now. My yarn supply is growing again and I am very happy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Purchase. Shipping: The product and packaging arrived in pristine condition. I also had no problems with the shipping process and it even came earlier than the expected arrival date.
Product: The Sunstar Pen-Style Scissors is as simple as it gets. It features clean, light yet durable plastic for easy portability. Another detail about the plastic that is great is that the texture is smooth so if it gets dirty it is easy to clean. The attached clip is made with metal and is designed attractively to compliment the overall look. The blades itself are very sharp which makes it extremely easy and enjoyable to cut paper. You end up with the pleasing ASMR-isque crisp paper cut. Since the scissors have no proper handles, it uses a sort of spring mechanism that overall makes cutting much easier. Its size is very slim and doesn't take up much space in any pencil or pouch it is in. The simplicity and size of these scissors are reasons more than enough to say that I am absolutely pleased to purchase this.
All in all, highly recommend these scissors for the people looking for pleasing aesthetics and portability! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a great beginner set. This is a great beginner set, very easy to use. I have made numerous hats and scarves on these. Child friendly, my 5 year niece has made a couple of hats as well. The smallest loom is perfect for baby dolls. The one thing that was kind of an annoyance (but not a deal breaker) was that the little prongs easily come out and I have had a few break off. Which then leaves half of it stuck inside the actual loom and you can't really skip a peg when knitting on these.
So for the price, they are great, but if you have children and don't want to purchase additional looms to replace one with half of the pegs stuck inside then I would suggest splurging a little more on a different set. That being said, these would be just fine for beginners or children that can be careful not to break them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
broke after 3 days. For the few days that it did work, it made fantastic cuts.. however I am not impressed with the customer service and the fact it broke after 3 days! I purchased this item on 9/22, received it on 9/25 and on 9/27 it broke.... It states not to cut more than one piece of stock at a time, ok I made sure not to, it says do not use cardstock heavier than 180lb, I was using 98lb card stock... after the 10th sheet the blades jumped... I called support, a gentleman directed me to the help page on the website and how to "fix the common problem"... well I did everything the page said, tried 3 times and nothing... called again on Tuesday the 28th, spoke to a woman, had me send her a copy of my receipt, pics of the blades and of the label from the paper box showing the cardstock weight... and I still have not heard back from the company. A phone call and a replacement would be nice.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive to glue patches (cut from sacrificial pair . OK. First run - purchased Dritz Liquid Stitch, Aleene's Fabric Fusion, and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive to glue patches (cut from sacrificial pair of jeans) to holes in my jeans. As expensive as they are I wanted to extend the life of them a bit. Dritz not so good. Aleene's Fabric Fusion does good but must be weighted or clamped due to liquid state of the glue. Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive is much more viscous and therefore if the glue is spread evenly the fabric will stay put once placed. The two Aleene's products here have both stood up to 10 or so washes so far and are doing great. Before this I had no idea you could "glue" patches on. The Iron on patches I tried are junk and don't hold up to even one or two washes. Hope this helps folks out there! This stuff is great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great ( ... and WILL cut through hair. After checking these out, I felt safe letting a bunch of 2 year olds use them. They had lots of fun cutting paper. My 2 year old daughter loves making a frayed edge around a piece of construction paper.
They are blunt at the edge and I feel really confident that accidental injury isn't at all likely. So I'd almost be ok leaving my daughter to play with these unsupervised (i.e. at her craft table in the playroom while I'm in the nearby kitchen) EXCEPT that they do cut hair. I tested this on my own hair, and yup - easy cut.
So, although it seems cutting off one's own hair is an inevitable rite of childhood, I'm not ready for that yet. These are great scissors - just don't mistake "blunt tip kids scissors" as a total free pass.
They probably won't unintentional injury, but there's still a whole bunch of damage that a preschooler with scissors can do. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cheeply made chisels. Not Impressed with Chisel I ordered 3 sizes 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and I found duplicates of same size chesels within the packaging. I was trying to order the Dockyards brand, but they ran out so I settled for these unfortunatly these seem to be cheeply made the shafts look like a peace of metal sharpened and stuck into a wood handle like a nail unknown just how deep. I used one v gouge it was sharp and will do what I need for it to do. so I wll keep them. I perfer these handles over the flexi-cut handles. I may redirll the handles to install the metal deeper into the handle they presently look like if I put force against them the may bend or pull out of handles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
paper of choice. my paper of choice for ink and marker work. i've tried several different papers for my marker work, and have settled on paris paper for it's ability to hold ink lines and for how well it takes marker ink. some papers tend to be too absorbent and you end up with a build up of ink and perhaps a modeling effect because of it. borden and rileys lets me saturate the area and blend different values without a heavy buildup of tone.
I wouldn't really recommend it for colored pencils or graphite, as it really has no tooth to speak of, and removing pencil lines completely can be difficult. it's also not particularly thick like some bristol boards, but for ink and marker work, thinner seems to work best. at least for me. please keep in mind that this is my personal preference, and it may not be everyone's cup of tea. some people prefer working with a surface that has some tooth to it, or an off white tone, if that's the case it would be best to perhaps try a different paper.
the only thing i wish it did, was come in a creme tone | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TL;DR It works great, it's small. I've only had my loom a few days and have never done hairpin lace before but, I was super excited to try and I love Clover's products. The measurement markings along the clip edges for the peg holes are in centimeters so be prepared for that. When in use you are supposed to remove the top clip so you can flip your hook while working the strip, I thought that this might make it a little wobbly but was pleased it did not. You replace the top clip when you want to start sliding your work off when your loom gets too full, the holes in the peg bottoms make it really easy to have guideline in place. I occasionally have to untangle stuff a bit but usually that is after I have had to set down my work and chase my kids off to bed or cook dinner. I appreciate how compact this loom is as I am able to fit it in some of my smaller project bags and take it with me. I won't lie lace making is addicting and difficult to want to put down. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Much Better than using a Hair Dryer. I received my Nicole- Multi-purpose Heat Gun Tool with Stand two days ago, and I love it! I've been using it to dry paint/glue etc in mixed media paintings. I've always used a hair dryer for this purpose, and while it technically did the job, this heat tool has four big advantages over the hair dryer method for me: 1) It's at least 50% quieter than the hair dryer. 2) It dries paint a lot faster and more completely (and without blowing hot air all over the place!). 3) It doesn't blow papers and little things all around my desk. 4) Smaller, lighter weight and easier to hold and use.
The first few times I used it, it let out a little bit of smoke when I turned it off. I blew the smoke away and felt like an old-west cowboy who'd just defeated the bad guy ;) Since those initial instances, it hasn't smoked at all anymore.
The color of the heat tool itself is a bright lime green. Not a favorite color of mine, but makes it easy to find among my art supplies.
I had to attach the little stand myself. There were no instructions for this, and it's kind of hard to explain how I did it, but just make sure you're careful and take your time with it, to avoid damaging anything.
I'm very happy with this purchase! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but everyone really liked the one I completed. I bought these to use a decorations for a baby shower I was hosting. I thought they would be cute to make for my friend's two daughters, one aged 5 and one still in mommy's tummy. I'm still working on the letter for the older child, but everyone really liked the one I completed.
I painted the E's with regular acrylic paint and foam brushes and the paint went on fine. I didn't need more than one coat and only a couple of touch ups in the curves where the wood was a little rough, which is to be expected when the product says "unfinished".
I then applied E6000 glue with another foam brush and bedazzled it. It came out really well I think. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good for small projects. This is a good tool for small wood-burning projects. It comes with five different tips from:
Universal Woodburning/Leather Crafting Tip
Script Woodburning/Leather Crafting Tip
Soldering Tip
Hot Knife Tip
Fine Stencil Cutting/Woodburning/Leather Crafting Tip
However, it would have been nice to have directions on which tip would work best for certain projects. There are NO directions in the packaging to allow someone who has never used one to skip some mistakes made by trial and error.
It heats up really fast and does a good job for smaller jobs. If directions and recommendations for the tips had been included, this would have rated 5 stars. Four stars for the outstanding features and performance of it.
Again, bear in mind it is for smaller projects.
The entire kit is a handy tool for any garage or toolbox. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A vexing item. Black sheep of Dremel tools flock. Poorly designed and manufactured. I had a red Wen engraver for years and will be looking for another tomorrow when I return this. The Achilles heal of this tool is the the design where the bit is supposed to sit in a round shaft at the top of the tool and be held in place by a set screw. First of all, Dremel has purposely not pre-installed the bit, so unneccessary, vexing assembly is required. Rather than use a set screw that takes a hex wrench and provide you with the tool, as is often the case, Dremel has chosen to use a slotted set screw that requires a tiny screwdriver, such as from a jewelers screwdriver set which you will need to own or purchase. A hex wrench would allow you to get much greater traction and it's easy to see that the set screw head will wear quickly. Repeated attempts to tighten the set screw enough that the bit would not fall out failed, so I carefully took the tiny set screw all the way out. to inspect the bit holder When placing the bit in, only the tiniest sliver of its surface area extends into the place where the set screw can make contact. There's just no way this thing will work the way it's supposed to. Save your time, money and sanity and get another engraver. (If not, better keep your receipt.) This is one of the worst tools I have ever dealt with. I have loved Dremel's mini tools in the past, but this one will cause me to think twice (and read reviews) before buying Dremel again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but Alumilite's water clear is far superior to any of their clears. If you are not going to pressure cast, do not expect crystal clear castings.
Read the FAQ's on Alumilite's website and be familiar with this product and
casting in general, you should have no problems. I use Smooth On products
almost exclusively, but Alumilite's water clear is far superior to any of their clears.
I pressure cast this clear with perfect results and the product is chemically stable
with a great shelf life and the 1:1 mix is very forgiving. If you are slightly off, be
heavy on the "B" part. If you are slightly over on part "A", your casting will be milky.
Being a little over on part B won't cause this....again, it pays to read up on Alumilite's
literature rather than scrapping castings and cussing. This stuff is easy to use and
virtually odor free. You must pressure cast it though, I use about 30 psi. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't Buy It On a Bet. This product should be taken off the market, all existing units recalled, and re-engineered, reworked and revised until it is ready for sale as current technology. This is the poorest application of bluetooth technology that I have experienced. Performance is intermittent at the very best. I have been able to watch an entire TV show without it dropping out and losing connection, but that is a rare event. Sometimes, even the slightest physical movement will cause the thing to drop the connection. I believe Phonak is taking advantage of a lot of older people by selling them this inferior product, knowing they will soon give up on it because its operation is so poor. My audiologist replaced the first unit I had, and I thought perhaps I might have just gotten a "lemon" on the first go. NOT! This one is just as bad or worse. Sometimes, I think that if I hear that woman robot's voice say "TV Link!" one more time, I'm going to throw the whole unit into the nearest sewer where it belongs | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely paper in Aizome (Indigo) colors. The paper is as pictured: note that the pieces are only 4 inches square. One or two pieces had some lovely gold outline tracing, but most of the paper is simply blues and whites.
The paper is not as heavy as I would have expected, but it's not tissue paper either. If you're going to use it for decoupage or <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Glass-Tile/dp/B002RD5L6Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Glass Tile</a> jewelry, it will likely need several coats of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mod-Podge/dp/B001IKES5O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mod Podge </a> or equivalent.
The patterns are mostly small enough to use to make, say, one to two-inch glass pendants.
The price is a bit high, so I would recommend shopping around a bit. However, I don't regret this purchase.
Also potentially useful with this product (if you're not using for origami):
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Ultra-Clear-Smooth-Square-White-Glass-Tiles-For-Jewelry-Magnet-Making-1-3-8-Inches-4-Beads/dp/B002RD5L6Q/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Ultra Clear Smooth Square White Glass Tiles For Jewelry, Magnet Making 1 3/8 Inches (4 Beads)</a>
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/JudiKins-Diamond-Glaze-Water-Based-Adhesive-2-Ounce/dp/B003RBYAO6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">JudiKins Diamond Glaze Water Based Adhesive (2 Ounce)</a> (To glue the paper to the glass)
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mod-Podge-CS11202-Original-16-Ounce-Glue-Gloss-Finish/dp/B00178QQJ8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mod Podge CS11202 Original 16-Ounce Glue, Gloss Finish</a> (To coat the paper before gluing to the tile) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic for beginners too. Easy to sculpt and hardens in a couple hours (best for smaller projects or little spots at a time) but you can mix a fair amount at a time of several "inches" to work with at a time. Hardens to a VERY nice firm product!!! can be painted before it fully dries. Why 4 stars ? instead of 5 ?? I purchased the apoxie and it was smooth and wonderful ..then within 2 months it was sort of gritty and somewhat difficult to work with -- I called the company, the gentleman told me to send pics and a message and a lady would review it and they would probably send me a new product, we agreed that I would send the images within 15 minutes. I did so and never heard from them at all (it's been 3 weeks now). BUT I know that not all products last long after opening so I'm not pushing the matter. Also I ordered the "WHITE" apoxie and it is NOT white (but is labeled WHITE) more like a light gray (which the man on the phone said that should not be the case, he said it should be a little bit of an off-white (I also sent pics of the color) .. but overall, the product is GREAT .. just use it within 4-5 weeks of opening ... other reviews I read stated it lasts for a long long time after opening but that was not my experience. I am in Idaho with a fairly dry climate and the product was kept in the house so the temperature was fairly stable. I will buy it again because of the ease of working with the product and the quality of the product after it dries. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
love these. I found you can use these clips on your long loom to have only 4 pegs and make cording also they help to reduce beanies down so you won't have to have a scrunched up top. I have been using these on the blue long loom but I recently also purchased the red loom and yellow loom because I am obsessed with having all these colorful looms all to myself :) the clips work great on so far on the blue, red and yellow knifty knitter long looms i will up date when i get the green one they all snap right in and are nice and secure unless i start to knit too tight but even then they stayed pretty secure had to clip it back in once but it was noticeable so i just popped it back in right quick maybe people have defective clips? they should pop right in with minimal force just line up the little nubs on the clips to the little holes on the loom and pop in | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No new Item received. I was received the item (MINC Foil Applicator and it's not as new condition. The box of the item was improperly open without fabric seals. Also, the item doesn't include all the contents (transfer folder isn't included) and doesn't have the fabric seals, the electric cable isn't tied and the machine have little black scratches at the bottom. The gold foil isn't in good conditions,and the box I had brought the same machine in 12 inches from Amazon and I know what it's the real contents and appearance when it come as new item from Heidi Swapp MINC Foil Applicator machine). The package doesn't include the transfer folder. So, without this folder I can test the machine is in good or bad condition. I have pictures of the received items as today. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I give it a 3star but user of product gives it 5star. As the mom who buys this, I know my daughter gives this 5* but as the purchaser and the owner of the brand new car with grey face paint on the brand new black leather that WONT come off no matter what I use to clean it I urge parents to be careful. Don't let your homestucker sit in your car without a towel no matter how much they swear it washes right off, or better yet, does not smudge, I'm here to tell you Maury said that was a LIE. It smudges and stays forever on leather. Would I buy it again? Yes. Because I love my daughter and she loves this product. I've purchased it more than a few times already. Teach them how to set this product. But still don't let them touch stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BUT the paints are great, and I really enjoy using them with my . The missing star is for the little bit of leakage in the box, and obvious packaging flaw. These came packed in a box with a "this side up" label, which was laying on it's side inside another box, padded on two sides by fill air packs. Whomever was in charge of that did not think things through.
BUT the paints are great, and I really enjoy using them with my 3 year old niece. We used a glass dropper, sans rubber bulb, to quickly transfer paint out of the bottles without a huge mess. Just put your finger over the back end of the dropper to hold in the liquid, and let it go when you're over the target. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shiny. This paper is really nice and the iridescent effect is makes the paper itself a catch to look at. The embossing makes me think of it more like reptile skin then crystals but it's still nice. There are 10 colors equaling 5 sheets of each color. The iridescent effect makes the origami feel somewhat like plastic but still pretty easy to fold, just sometimes the embossing can get in your way when trying to fold smaller parts. One thing I had a little problem with is the size. The product description says it's 6 by 6 inches, which equals a little more than 15cm, but when I got it in the mail, the cover paper says 14cm, which is a little more than 5 1/2 inches. Not that big of a deal just confused me a little at first. Other than that great product and will probably buy more when I run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So fun to use!!! WORKS. Read a review about someone not being able to get this to stick... I'm not sure what that person was doing wrong! I have since stuck this tape to my: backpacking packs, helmet, medi packs, shoes, tent, zipper pulls, rope, and various little things that fell into my path as I went nuts with reflective tape. I had so much fun putting tape on everything that I may just get some more!! -I'll need to anyway- I ran out and I still need to tape my motorcycle jacket and pants!!!
Sorry, didn't think to take pics of the tent before we took it down.
You can see on my pics, the tape is holding up very well on my backpacks. I even tried to remove some of the tape from my helmet and ... whew... don't try that. It made a mess. I need some mineral spirit now to get the tape glue off. That tape does NOT WANT to come back off!!! Good sticking quality | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp as a razor. The Carvin' Jack is a great pocket knife tool set. All the tools lock into position and this is extra good because they are razor sharp. They are also strong and do flex a little. The knife works best but the gouge and the chisel are useful. The V tool has a bend in the shank and is hard to control easily. Basically this is a unique pocket tool set but additional mini or micro tools are going to be needed to really carve professional carvings. However, the knife is an excellent tool and can do most of the major shaping and some of the detail work. If you are going to be carving wood spirits or faces etc you will need other additional tools to pull it off. If you enjoy basic whittling then this tool will work for you. Personally the tool was worth it just for the sharp, easy to use, locking knife. It's amazing to me that there are not more locking carving knives available. There are many high quality knives out there but not many locking ones and those that do lock, for the most part, have too much length to the blade. The leather sheath is heavy duty and you can slide it on your belt or slip it in a pocket. Overall this is a really nice and well made tool that will, I hope, last many years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Miniscule Bubbles in Easy Cast Resin. I do like this resin but I can't get the bubbles out.
I can get rid of the regular bubbles easy but I can't
get rid of the miniscule bubbles They are so tiny and
their are millions of them. I was told I'm not warming
my resin up enough before I use it. I have tried even
getting it hot and they are still there. I am trying to warm
the resin up while it sits. I let it sit for five minutes while
the big bubbles are popping. This is after I mix it up.
If it works I will update. I will know by tomorrow. Other
than that it is great. It really hardens and I don't get it
exactly 1:1 ratio. I'm always off a little bit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this machine. After having used the hand-held Dexter mat cutter for something like 30 years...and almost NEVER being pleased with the results, I finally gave up and bought the Logan 450. I had read some less than enthusiastic reviews elsewhere, so I wasn't sure. But, I gave it a try, and I'm so glad I did.
The DVD pretty much gave me all the information I needed to get started. It's touted as a "45-minute DVD," which is, I guess, technically correct. But, the amount of time devoted to each product from their line is much, much less. Nevertheless, it was enough of an overview. The written instructions are clear and logical. Within the hour, I had set up, practiced a bit and then produced a beautiful, flawless double mat. I am very happy.
I gave the machine 4 stars instead of 5 because I quickly learned that the measuring scale which establishes the width of the cut border was not accurate. Mine cuts a border about 3/16" narrower than the setting indicates. Once I realized this was happening, I easily adjusted to it. I will always make a quick test cut, since the outcome isn't exactly what the scale says it will be. Seems a silly flaw in an otherwise very nice machine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WASTE OF MONEY. It says black and white 8-pack, but what I received was a 3-pack of red, black, and white. Both the white and the black were already hardened and could not be used. In fact, the white package had BEEN PREVIOUSLY OPENED, and then TAPED CLOSED! I wish I had noticed that when I received it -- I would've returned it immediately. The red product was still workable, but I have little to no use for red. I used a small piece to form a ring guard for a ring that fit too loosely. Other than that, this purchase was a total waste. By the way, it had not reached its "best when used by" date, but it was already hard anyway. WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bright variety--love me some washi tape. Magnets, cards, storage containers, ornaments, phone case, business cards, planner, calendar, journal, bible, bookmarks, pencils, pens, picture frames, chalk board, dry erase board, wrapping paper, notebook, wall art, snack bag, letters, art, gift tags, twist ties, paper clips, edge of papers, napkin rings, pencil tin, switch plate, clock, the list is endless on the many many uses of washi tape! I love this set because it's a good variety and very colorful. I purchased another set and there is one roll that is a duplicate with this one but otherwise, these are all new for me and I love new washi tapes!! The little gift tag accessories are a bonus! I'm afraid I tend to underuse the washi and not do as much as I could with it because I want to save/savor it! I don't ever want to run out so I tend to hoard it....is this just me or do you know what I mean?! My favorite ones are the ones I REALLY struggle with putting on stuff because I'm afraid down the road I will find something better that I really want to use it for and it will be gone! That's just me.....I tend to do that with things that i love......I need to let go and use it now and just trust that if it's meant to be for a project later, I can buy more......and maybe find more that I like. For years I saw only a little bit of these but now there are SOOOOOO many to choose from! I want them all! I think the funniest thing I used them on was balloons. They really dressed it up! I received this set at a discount for my honest review. Please note if it was helpful for you. Go Washi! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful craftsmanship. Genuine leather. Top quality. Absolutely beautiful quality. They do a fine job making it, upon opening there is a note to please let them know if there are any problems. It is very rare to fine such pride in craftsman ship. It did take a while to arrive simply due to shipping very far. But well worth the wait. If I ever have to buy another wallet, which by the looks of this one I probably won't, it will definitely be from them. Very very very nice. If you're thinking about getting a wallet from these guys. Stop thinking and look no further. This is the right place. I have been searching for the right wallet for a long time. And I found it. Again, very very very happy. Thank you!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Epoxy resin users beware - this stuff will ruin your work. Like others, I researched this thoroughly and bought it to re-gloss the finish on sanded resin castings, as well as firm up any residual tackiness. It did not work at all on my casting, for the reasons described by others - very cloudy finish, whether spraying thin or thick coating, and thick coating drips badly. It's very difficult to remove - I lost many hours re-sanding and polishing to get the last of it off. Reading the label, I think I've found the problem: this is for polyurethane resin and I think it will NOT work for epoxy resin (I haven't tried it on urethane). Those reporting good results must have used the compatible type of resin. This needs to be made very clear to purchasers before they shell out $11+ for a very small can of resin that is unusable and unreturnable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Oh my! Sizzix Is Great. The Sizzix Texture Boutique is one smooth machine to use. It is perfect for embossing standard size note card stock with beautiful pressed images. The purchase price is reasonable and the texture plates are also reasonably priced. My grandkids can use this machine with ease, and with great delight. To use the Sizzix you simply layer your card stock or paper between the plastic texture plates and place this between the two heavy plastic covers provided. You then roll this entire 'sandwich' into the machine. By cranking the handle you can immediately get a beautifully textured/embossed sheet of card stock to use for craft projects. There are just a few easy instructions to follow with this unit and it is a breeze to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Endless possibilities. We are having so much fun as a family learning just how many things we can create with Remoldables. Every year our family exchanges homemade Christmas presents and this year, we are making Christmas tree ornaments with Remoldables. The trick is to control the temperature of your water. If its too hot, the plastic will not mold properly. If its too cold, it will harden. After having a hard time controlling the consistency, we bought a thermometer and it gave us much more control. You only need a small amount and a few color pellets for each creation so this canister should last quite a while. Recommend
<discount provided for evaluation and review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Inexpensive diamond hole punch sets, long enough for traditional Mexican holster making. This set makes diamond shaped holes, which work better than drilled holes or round punched holes for heavier leather. Holes will open up a bit for lacing, then close a bit when the leather sets. I know some people who prefer round, but this works for me. People using for the first time need to study the alignment of the holes. You will notice the diamond points don't line up together. That makes the seam sturdier and less likely to pull out. The should be remembered when using the single hole punch.
I'd use a drill or get a longer set if I made built up projects with four or more thicknesses of leather to punch through at a time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Difficult to work with, shrinks more than expected, doesn't always harden. Purchased this "crystal clear" casting epoxy to complement a hardwood, live edge piece of furniture I was making. I wanted to use it to fill knot holes and other imperfections in the wood. Previously I would have used a standard wood glue + sawdust, but was working with a piece of jobillo that's just so beautiful!
To prep the wood, I meticulously cleaned out the knot holes, using a dremel, dental tools & an air hose / compressor. Expecting the product to shrink a little, a formed a small wax mold around each knot hole, so I could over pour. Most holes were between a dime & quarter in size, some unto 1.5" think. I used tiny disposable measuring cups, and mixed 2.5ml each of liquid (glue + hardener). And I did this in my living room, to ensure fairly consistent room temperatures (high 60's, low 70's). To assist in removing bubbles, I used a Dewalt Heat gun, at 300oF (fairly low). Higher then this would melt the wax mold.
The final product looks beautiful. But I doubt I'll be using it again.
Cons:
* Product shrunk, a lot. I had to re-pour several holes, even though I over-poured by 50%, unto 1/4" in many cases.
* Low odor is relevant. It stunk my house out.
* Small knot holes (dime & shallow) were bubble free. Bubbles in the larger knots were impossible to fully remove.
* You can tell the layers between different pours. This was really, really annoying. Enough that I carved out & re-poured some with a larger overflow / shrink basin.
* There is clear distortion in many of the holes, regardless to size. Thankfully, it didn't matter, but if you want crystal clear, this may be a problem.
* 1 Hole failed to fully harden, and I had to carve it out / replace.
* Expect to wait 3 full days, or longer, before the epoxy hardens. It will be soft / tacky until the very end.
* Working with the product would "soften" it. While hard to touch, and OK to carve with a knife, it would gum up my bench plane, saw, and pretty much any other wood working tools. It was a nightmare on sandpaper, no matter what grit, hand or mechanical.
While I eventually finished the piece of furniture, the epoxy portion took 10x the man hours I had hoped. The end product looks 90% what I had hoped, and I'm super happy with it. But I don't think I'll be using it again for the same purpose. Personally, I'd give it a 1 or 2 for the extra effort, but the end result was pretty good, so per amazon, "it's okay". | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Item received turns out to be counterfeit. I ordered this item from Dream Crafterr, with order fulfilment by Amazon.com (Prime). I ordered two of them for Christmas back in September, and now that they were given and opened, one turns out to be a counterfeit version. It is much cheaper made, clearly counterfeit based on the information from the official Rainbow Loom website, although it was not at all obvious from the appearance of the unopened box. Sadly, so far Amazon.com has informed that they cannot exchange or refund the item because the return window has closed. Huh??? This is a sale of a counterfeit item, pretending to be the genuine article and advertised as genuine... I really hope someone higher up in Amazon.com will review this and see how apply the normal return window deadlines makes no sense in a situation like this,
But really, people, beware because the counterfeit version of the Rainbow Loom are very convincing. And (pending further communication with Amazon.com) one better open up the box and doublecheck whether it is the genuine item because if you buy early for gifts, you may be stuck with a counterfeit item and no way to recover from the illegal activity you are a victim of,
I hope to be able to update this review in the very near future with a positive outcome, and hope for fellow buyers who get bit by the same dishonesty.
For more information about how to spot a counterfeit Rainbow Loom, visit [...] | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easily moldable, but very sticky. Soak it in hot water or blast it with a heat gun and you can start molding!
Do not use a plastic cup or heat up InstaMorph too much or else it will stick to too many things.
I usually work with InstaMorph on granite counters and wax or parchment paper with a heat gun. Be careful with the heatgun because it can burn and brown the InstaMorph. I keep heat up the InstaMorph while it's on the paper and I would mold it and throw it on the cold granite counter for it to cool down.
I highly recommend getting a pasta roller if you want flat pieces but don't want to try too hard to make them. You can also stack heavy and flat objects such as pans or books on top of the InstaMorph to flatten it out, but I would recommend putting a layer of wax paper in between the object and the InstaMorph. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It does wonders. I wish I could take all the time to explain to you how wonderful this product is... But I will make long story short and tell you that I broke my dishwasher support (brand new dish washer... but it happened), I had to glue so many things in the house that if I would start telling you about all of them I would waste a lot of your time.
So I am going to tell you that I use my dishwasher at least once a day and it has been now 4 months! Perfect.
I used it to glue down a faucet that had a broken system to attach it to the sink. It has been more than a year. All day long in water... And still a perfect bond!
This thing is just unbelievable!!!!
This is a miracle!
I am difficult to impress and satisfy! But this is just unbelievable!
And please submit your reviews on this or any other product and help us all make better choices!
I wish all the luck to you all | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Buy. The pictures had me worried about the quality of the eyes. When I recived the eyes the eyes were exactly like the pictures, but the extra pieces were really easy to remove with scissors. I tried out the eyes on a little amigurumi project, and they were actually really sturdy and tough to remove once snapped on. Plus they're easy to snap on, no pliers, or hurt fingers. They're not really shiny like other eyes, they're more of a matte surface. The package was early and came within a week of ordering. I counted the eyes and washers because I was a little skeptical. I recieved 106 eyes, and 118 washers. So this was a really great order.
TL;DR: Great product. Fast Delivery. Easy snap. Sturdy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nothing to like about this product. Nothing to like about this product. I ended up returning it and buying the Stanwood. The Knitpicks is flimsy, nothing holds together. I had a hard time screwing it onto a table as the piece the screw is attached to tended to jump out, then the round piece of plastic unto which the yarn is supposed to wind itself jumped out after 4 or 5 cranks. I watched a video on how to use a winder to make sure it wasn't an operator error and realized I was doing it right. Gave up and winded by hand. After using the Stanwood, I also realized what a piece of crap the Knitpicks is. If you're thinking of buying a winder don't let yourself be influenced by the price, it's definitely not worth it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
MY WIT IS SHARPER THAN THESE SCISSORS .... and it can't cut IT'S way through a paper bag either. ALL 5 sets of the blades were/are so dull!!!! I have had better luck while using some random pair of Children's safety scissors . ... They would not cut a simple cotton fabric ... They would not cut through curly ribbon ... They would not cut through one standard 8 1/2 X 11 piece of printer/copy paper (I wouldn't even attempt card stock!!!) ... They BARELY managed to cut a piece of string, but after opening and closing them 5 or 6 times, I finally got the job done!! ..... This is one of those deals that was "too good to pass up" if any had ACTUALLY worked, that is.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's beeswax, for cheaper than most places. This wax is beeswax, not the highest grade I've bought before, but it's cheaper than most places.
I usually buy beeswax direct from a beefarm, unfiltered, unprocessed... it comes with a warning that there may be bee parts or other debris present. It has a slight honey scent and flavor, it is not flaky at all and is great. Beeswax is not like paraffin however, beeswax should never flake or crumble, it should be stretchy almost like a tootsie roll, lower grades of beeswax and mixes perform more like paraffin. This is beeswax for sure, not sure if it's pure though because of a lack of honey smell and flavor, and it's less stretchy than my normal purchase... also these shipped in nondescript flat bars, not the imprinted hexagon shown???
This is not as high quality as my usual stuff, no slight honey scent or flavor. I only bought here cause the usual place was sold out of the bulk wax.
I'm going to use this for encaustic painting, and maybe make some salves/lotions with it. Maybe try my hand at a candle eventually... it's a lot of beeswax.
Enjoy the gifts of mother nature. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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