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six stars. i know inexpensive carving tools. these are the best of them. OF COURSE THEY NEED TO BE SHARPENED WHEN YOU GET THEM! ANYONE WHO THINKS OTHERWISE HAS NEVER OWNED A CARVING TOOL! (end of rant).
the plastic pouch is useless. so what? get some nail aprons and make them into a nice canvas tool pouch.
these tools need to be sharpened on a moderately coarse stone, then honed to a good edge. takes a few hours. tools costing a hundred times what you pay for these will need less honing. duh.
centerpunch a dimple into any loose rings. if you are a carving tool maven, why are you buying these and expecting swiss?
if you want good, useful tools for almost free, buy them, sharpen them, overlook some grinding errors, and buy a second set for the neighbor kid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LOVE the belt. So tying it into a bow can be a challenge ..the leather is thick and rubbing against itself has a lot of friction.
So you'll need about 10 minutes maximum to loop the tail through the side hole and then tighten it around your waist ..And then tie the bow and make adjustments until the bow looks perfect. It totally can be done, just have a little patience :)
(there is enough tail to make a little bow for me. My waist is 30 inches)
I tied the bow super tight while testing it out the 1st time and the sewing/threads didn't even sweat it ...very strong belt indeed.
I have left a customer image of the belt for all of you who are interested, and I used a 15 inch metal ruler to compare it to, and to give you an idea of the dimensions. I hope it helps..
smell doesn't bother.. very black.. perfect for a lot of outfits that i look forward too :)
I arrived quickly (a bit over a week)
I'm Definitely considering buying it in that gorgeous red too!
My belt is shaped differently than the main product picture but i love mine regardless | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tiny? You betcha! Good product? Not bad. As other customers stated this is super tiny. How tiny? A Quarter sets almost perfectly into the center of the roll. There is approximately .30 of a centimeter of product on the roll. The roll is .75 of a centimeter wide. The tape has a slick finish not matte. From a stickiness factor it has a typical washi tape stickiness. It slightly stickier than a post it note. Stays on fine and peels off for re use. Not as sticky as a masking tape. It is not a lot of product that will last but for the price you get 10 colors. If you were to add all the tape together you would have a small roll of washi accumulative to one mini 3M roll of washi tape. However remember the width is super thin, .30 or imagine if you would a "typical" thick rubber band you might band a deck of cards together with; it is similar to that width. I will try to leave a photo of the tape VS. Quarter.
Why 3 stars? There is nothing outstanding about this product. The shipping was about two weeks from China but that's for your info and does not reflect in my 3 star review. It will do the job I intended it for which is to have different colors for journaling/scrapbooking. Would I buy it again sure. Anything to write home about no. There is better products on the market with more product on the roll. But if you are looking for thin washi for your projects this will be just right. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and even then this may not work the best. Cutting this item was very difficult for my . NOT vinyl as described. It is sticker paper. If using a crafting machine DO NOT purchase this product unless you are planning on cutting large simple items, and even then this may not work the best. Cutting this item was very difficult for my project. Unfortunately I needed this item this past weekend and had no choice but to use it. This paper was used for letters and the paper was difficult to use and kept tearing on cutting with my craft machine.
I did give it two stars as it is a nice glitter finish (does not shed) and it still sticks, however not as well as adhesive vinyl does.
The title needs to be changed as it is NOT a vinyl paper, but a craft sticker paper. Overall disappointed in this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gift of the Magi" Essential Oil DIY Workshop. This is exquisite! Difficult to work with but worth it! So I'd seen the 24 carat Gold leaf range between $39 - $80 for 15 to 20 sheets, or as low as $6.39 for a pack of 100 sheets of gold paper and imitation alloys. My concern was I definitely didn't want to cause doTERRA's pure and potent essential oils to become diminished in any way in their benefic power with the chemical reaction that would have occurred with a poor quality leaf or imitation alloy.
For me it's comparable to using low grade carrier oils (like store brand almond or grapeseed oil) in comjunction with doTERRA's essential oils. In the beginning I did that because I simply didn't know any better, but now know that those other carrier oils DO and WILL diminish our unadulterated Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade oils. Personally I can't justify cutting corners that way... That's how I talked myself into spending the extra money to have the REAL GOLD. And everybody in my class LOVED them!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best I've found yet! Love it! UPDATED review. Absolutely love this stuff. Ease of use is incredible! It's stiffer then the other tapes so I get almost no wrinkling! Will continue buying !!
***Update...after using a bit of my roll, i'm running I not the issue of it sticking to itself majorly on the ends. When I try to unroll it it's ripping my tape. I have waste too much because of this. I'm going back to the 12 x 12 with the backing on it. Much easier to use.
Update #2.. I have ordered this tape a few times now (just can't beat the price). My first roll was the only one I had an issue with. Mist of been a bad roll. I've tried other tapes but keep coming back to Craftopia. It's consistent quality & price are too hard to pass up. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a counterfeit. When I purchased this loom originally, the reviews were great. Since that time, others like myself have discovered that it is a counterfeit product and that we were lied to. Please do not buy this loom and support the brand theft that is taking place. I am severely disappointed that people would do this. The product does not have the colored arrows that the true Rainbow Loom has and also does not have the embossed logo. According to some, the pins are sharp and dangerous, but luckily mine seems to have avoided this problem. I didn't realize that counterfeit products could be sold an Amazon. Now I know and will be more aware in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well, okay. Just a heads up for people who say the fur color is dyed: The fur color is not dyed. From what I can tell (and me being an expert at this type of stuff) the tail was probably put into a small tanning bed or something like that to let the fur color become brighter. I have seen people do this before.
Now, going onto my personal review of this product.
Shipping: I waited from Aug. 21, 2016- Sept. 13, 2016. Of course, it was an over seas shipping, so it would take a while. It came in nice condition and was no tear on the package it was delivered in. The package was a paper-type with plentiful amounts of clear wax tape. The package was rather small.
Tail: It was not the color I expected. Of course it would vary, but the tail was a darker brown with some grey and white. The tail did not resemble any golden color. The fur was very soft and fluffy though, and when I measured the tail it was 17" inches, which is 5 inches bigger than said on title. But still, the tail is in good quality and fits it's purposes.
Why did I rate it 4 starts though? Even though the tail is in good quality, I believe it could have been better. The keychain had broke off right when I took the tail out of the package, and the fact I was kinda disappointed in the color of the tail and how it should have been Golden instead of dark brown. I had fixed the keychain though and put it back on the tail with hot glue/ a glue gun. So I really don't care about that now, but still, should have been better quality for the keychain and the tail itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pure Value and Sharp Buy. I just took a special workshop in woodblock printmaking this weekend in Santa Monica. This gave me the opportunity to use these new tools. I have never worked with a woodblock, only linoleum blocks for making my prints. I have avoided wood since I did not know how to sharpen the tools. My workshop has changed all of this now. These tools glided through the wood like a hot wire slices through Styrofoam! They have excellent balance, and they immediately adapted to my left hand use. They took a stropping with just a few strokes to keep their keen edge. These are not cheap tools, and they are worth the price. I look forward to adding other v-gouges to my collection over time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works as it's supposed to. Easy installation. Got tired chasing down the FedEx man and kept missing his ringing the bell. We are scattered throughout the house and make a lot of noise (TV, games, computers, etc.), so we didn't always hear the old doorbell system. Worse, since everything was on batteries (the receivers took 4 D-cell batteries EACH), we didn't know when the juice ran out, so after a while eve if you pressed to transmitter, the receivers may not ring in certain rooms. Old technology. This compact little thing, the Proxelle Model CWB-22, does the job with the receivers plugged in (no batteries to worry about) and the transmitter dimming when the battery (a 23A) approaches exhaustion. I bought 2 sets plus and extra receiver. Paired all 5 receivers in about 5 minutes (after I picked the ring sound the wife wanted), stuck the transmitter with the double sticky tape and screws on the outside door frame and, voila, the whole thing does what its supposed to: we can hear the door bell anywhere in the house and the back deck. So its not built like a tank, but its functional and inexpensive. Cant beat it, unless you are into brass and Westminster chimes, in which case, go ahead and spend $550, if you want to. I rather take my wife out to dinner. ;-) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
5 sizes: 6 each of the 4 larger ones, 16 tiny ones. These are good quality, smooth, and finished wood. I colored some with markers and some with paints, then finished them with almond oil so that the colors would not come off. There are 5 sizes, but not an equal number of each. I was still pleased with the quality and with not having to go to a craft store. There are probably cheaper options available, but a nice person brought these to my front door and I didn't have to take a toddler into a craft store. Well worth the price in my opinion, for my situation! We can sort these by size, and now by color, and dress them in little leftover bits of ribbon. It's a win for us. The tiny ones are a choking hazard and will fit into a nostril and easily into a tiny mouth. The larger ones will not. If your little ones are using the little ones, supervision would be needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
double no. First off, this is a refill. You have to buy the <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-Everywhere-Punch-Window-System-Starter-Kit/dp/B003UO3DIE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars Everywhere Punch Window System Starter Kit</a> to use it. It doesn't look like the picture, with the blue base and the white alignment grid--those are part of the starter kit. This is only the top and bottom of the punch, useless without the base and magnetic grid.
Initially I thought the system sounded great. I need to punch out many paper items that are all the same size and this has the alignment grid to allow me to do it precisely and anywhere on the page.
I purchased the starter kit and this round refill together from (redacted) after seeing them in the store.
The directions are quite horrible and I had to figure out by trial and error how to put the thing together. It is solid and feels well-made as I would expect from this brand. However...it doesn't do what I need it to do, what any other brand of punch I've ever seen or used does. It doesn't punch out a neat square or circle of paper that you can then use in your project. It punches out a square or circle...with three holes in the center, put there by spikes embedded in the punch itself. So the waste part of your paper, the edge, is pristine, and the part you want to use, the image or whatever you needed cut into that shape, is destroyed. Great design.
I guess if all you want is a series of holes in a large sheet of paper, this is ideal. If you wish to use various precisely cut and sized shapes of loose paper, buy any other punch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Construction and Seals Well. I use these to protect my art while storing and shipping. I paint with watercolor, so it's especially important that the pieces are protected from moisture and these sleeves really do the trick. My paintings are on 5x7" paper and they fit easily inside the cellophane, with a little extra room. The self-adhesive flap does not take away from the overall dimensions of the sleeve. It is an added tab that folds over and seals the envelope.
I've had no issues with tearing or poor construction. I would recommend these for people wanting to store photos and art. Though, I didn't use these for anything other than single sheets. With the additional stress of larger items in the bags (wedding favors, etc.), perhaps they wouldn't hold up as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clay is NOT White, It Is Beige In Color. I purchased this clay to use for making plates from slab. While it is pliable and easy to work with, it is not white in color. In the package it appears beige but I was under the assumption that it would dry to a white color, as some clay will pale in color as it dries. That did not happen with this and the clay remained a beige color even after it was left to harden for 4 days. I wanted white clay and did not receive it, however, after opening and using the clay I was not going to return it. I would not buy it again or recommend it. I am attaching a photo of the dried plate that clearly shows it is not the white color displayed on the front of the packaging. I ended up going to Michaels and buying clay that was actually white. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I want to love these. I was very excited about getting my daughter her first pair of scissors. I love the spring design idea to make the blades open automatically while she is still learning. However, when my daughter squeezes them all the way shut, the little arrow pops to the side, making them get stuck like they are locked shut. So every time she closes them all the way (a lot), I have to fix them for her. Which makes her lose interest rather quickly. Not cool. I tried setting it to the "advanced" mode (just the regular setting without the spring assistance), but for some reason they don't cut as well in that mode... I reeeally wish these worked! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lovely eyes. I'm a huge fan of Suncatcher eyes for their bright, shiny jewel like colors. They are painted by hand in the US and the coloring on every pair of eyes that I've gotten from her has been completely even and consistent.
They are basic safety type eyes. A peg on the back that goes into the project your making. Then that is locked in place with a washer attachment. This size works very well with smaller amigurumi projects and the peg inserts easily between stitches. When you're placing them, make sure you get them exactly in the place you want before putting the washer on the back to lock them in place. Push down on the washer and they are very securely in place.
I really recommend this brand to people who make amigurumi style plushies. There are a lot of very cute color choices to match any project your making. If you look at the photos for this product, I put up a little kitty that I made and used the 9 mm cat eyes on. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great if you need to glue something and you don't want to wait a long time for it to dry. While this may not have a house-hold name on it, don't let that throw you for a loop. This hot glue gun is every bit as good as some of the more expensive name brand options that I've used in the past. The glue gun comes in a bag which also includes 15 sticks of glue. I've used some glue guns in the past and I would typically have to wait a few minutes for the thing to heat up, but this warms up significantly faster then the previous glue gun I've used does and within a minute I was ready to use it. The glue gun is very small and lightweight, making it easy to transport it from room to room if you need it, and the glue sticks themselves are actually longer then I expected and compared to the other sticks of glue we've used with other glue guns, this is roughly 1/4 longer in size which is a great value considering they come with the glue gun.
The glue dries quickly and has a nice hold on whatever you decide to test it on. I did receive this to test out and provide feedback on, but my review is honest. If you have any questions then I would be happy to answer them to the best of my abilities. To sum up what I like and dislike about this product, I'll list off the pros and cons below.
Pro's:
- Lightweight.
- Heats up quickly.
- Comes with 15 sticks of glue.
- The glue dries fast and has a strong hold.
- This is very affordable.
Con's:
- I don't have any complaints at this time, but If I find any then I'll be sure to update this review to reflect that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Missing Paint. I was pretty disappointed with this purchase.
For starters when I got the package there was no receipt or order slip included.
Upon further inspection the plastic lid was ajar, it looked like the sponges were too thick for the container and it was just forced shut then taped. The tape didn't hold and 2 paint colors were missing, as well as one of the protective cases for the brush. The missing yellow paint had leaked onto the packaging as well, letting me know at some point it was there.- How would this go unnoticed during packaging??
Overall not a good experience. I needed these for an event and it came late with colors missing. Unless this gets fixed I won't be ordering it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality scissors, but can't handle too much. FEEL/COMFORT
They feel very comfortable in my hand; the handles are a rubber-type material, which holds your hand tightly inside. The cut is very smooth and not too loose or too tight. There is a screw to adjust the tightness, also.
QUALITY
These look and feel like a high-quality pair of scissors.
EFFECTIVENESS
They obviously work well on any paper, but I test it on a magazine. They were able to cut up to about 14 pages easily and cleanly at once. Then I moved on to cardboard. On the Amazon.com box I had around, they would cut about half way up the blades before losing enough leverage to go any farther. I tried with my <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/8-DuraSharp-Straight-Scissors/dp/B00006IFN4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">8" DuraSharp Straight Scissors</a> and found that most times I was able to cut the whole length of the blades with those.
On the package it says, "Best for fabric, crafts, cardstock." I understand that, but I think they should be a little more versatile.
Overall, these seem to be a high-quality, basic pair of scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great stuff, but you can make your own for a fraction of the cost with silicone 1 and corn starch. Sugru is great stuff. I've used it to repair computer cables, make key covers, customize tool handles, and the list goes on. My biggest complaint is that Sugru is EXPENSIVE. Do the math: 1.05 oz @ $22 = $20 / oz. Also, once you open the Sugru packet, you have to use it. You can make an incredibly inexpensive analog by taking silicone 1 calk (it's gotta be 100% silicone) and mixing it with cornstarch until it forms a putty-like consistency. It does the exact same thing and you can make as much or as little as you need. Shape it and let it cure for 24 hours. AMAZING! (look it up on "the you toobs" for more information) Now let's do the math for the homemade stuff: 9.8 oz tube of silicone @ $5 + 16 oz container of cornstarch @ $7 = $12. Assuming 1:1 ratio, you can make roughly 10 oz for $12 (and still have 6 oz of cornstarch left over to thicken your soup!) That translates to $1.20/ oz. And these are Amazon prices, so I bet you could cut an additional 1/3 off the cost at your local grocery / hardware store. $1.20 /oz vs $20 / oz is kind of a no brainer. Try it! It's a fun project to do with the kids! Words to the wise if you do try this at home: wear gloves and VENTILATE! (as silicone cures it produces acetic acid, so unless you love the smell of really strong vinegar . . .) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Fine For Small Craft and Repair Jobs Around the House. This mini glue gun is just fine for small craft and repair projects around the house. I like the fact that it has an on/off switch on the handle and a small light that glows when it's turned on. It doesn't heat to melting temperature immediately, but that's not really a problem for my limited use. The trigger is flexible enough to allow a very tiny dot or a big glob of glue to be dispensed. The only negative feature I've noted so far is the very flimsy wire stand. It's not sturdy enough or tall enough to keep the hot tip of the gun from resting on the work surface and leaving a drop of glue. Therefore, I usually end up just resting it on its side and trying not to glue it to the countertop. I must remember when purchasing replacement sticks that it only takes the mini version. I received a discounted sample for my trial and review and have put it to use immediately. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
usartsupply is the best. high quality set! I love to draw and paint, and this is amazing the case makes it so easy to keep it all together and keeps it from getting messed up, i did get this for free/discounted for my review and i really love it, it is way better than the other drawing tools i have purchased in the past! I mean 100% better, each pencil is well made and of the highest quality truly an artist's set<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/US-Art-Supply-36-Count-Professional-Hi-Quality-Artist-Colored-Pencil-Set-with-Canvas-Roll-Up-12-Watercolor-8-Graphite-12-Colored-4-Woodless-Pencils/dp/B019YME9F6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">US Art Supply 36 Count Professional Hi-Quality Artist Colored Pencil Set with Canvas Roll-Up - 12 Watercolor, 8 Graphite, 12 Colored & 4 Woodless Pencils</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just what I wanted. I bought this paper specifically to use in making Michael LaFosses butterflies, and am not disappointed. The papers have a beautiful sheen, and are actually more brilliant than as pictured on Amazon, where they look a bit pastel-ish. Most of the papers show different colors from different angles, and have a nice glowing quality to them. The paper is not as crisp as I would like, so will not be using it for very small folds; it has a soft quality to it which is actually rather nice, considering butterflies are rather soft as well. It would probably make beautiful flowers too.
The paper I got was advertised as 6 inches square, but is actually more like five and a half inches square. I didn't care about that, but if one really wants 6 inch paper, this isn't it. I am really pleased with this purchase, and will purchase again when needed. It arrived in good shape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Swingline EasyView LightTouch Desktop Punch. Very nice punch and I agree it is 'lighttouch'. The top cover is held by two small plastic tabs and it broke off about the second time I operated the punch lever. Actually is was much easier to insert the paper without the top. My opinion is the cover is mostly cosmetic for appearance. I also found the alignment signal devices worthless and could easily be eliminated and the price reduced. Only problem I experienced was after about fifty pages, I would have to dig out some of the hanging chads that accumulated in the bottom of the punch holes. Otherwise I would experience the pages being inserted would be obstructed. But cleaning out the holes occasionally seems to solve the problem. Nice punch for a reasonable price. I'll buy another when this one wears out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it when Its not a knock off. I am so sad to report this but I have an authentic loom (which we totally and completely love) and strongly believe that this one is NOT authentic. On the front opening flap it says formerly "knowM" instead of knowN- There is a circled R after rainbow loom as in its a registered trademark NOT owned by the persons who printed the box (authentic one has none) and the CHA award is covered up by a sticker. INSIDE the hook and the loom itself are BOTH missing the logo labeling that the authentic one has.
I read about it, I assumed they'd fixed the issue and ordered it anyway. I called amazon and was refunded immediately. Thank you amazon- certainly buyer beware- if you don't care go for it. I just don't like buying anything that isn't authentic as knock off quality is usually lacking as well as the fact that I shouldn't have to pay full price for a fake. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great concept, poor execution. I grew up with a wooden advent calendar and really wanted one for my family in my adult life. I didn't find many options, and figured it would be a fun craft project to paint this one.
I wasn't expecting much from the quality of the wood, but I was disappointed by how rough the edges were and how poorly the drawers fit - some were too small and could move within their "cubby," while others would only open up with great force. The knobs were also glued on, and the glue was very visible around the knob and on the front of the drawer.
I ultimately gave up on this craft project as the advent tree was simply not worth the effort. If the drawers were more consistent, I think it would've been really cute. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love it. I just purchased this machine. I received it last week.. Last year my daughter bought me the Zutter binding machine. I have used it for almost a year. I don't have much strength in either arms and using the lever to punch the holes was beginning to be too hard for me to manage. I researched the Cinch Bookbinding tool and read most of the reviews on it. I decided to take a chance and buy it. The Cinch is so very much easier to use. The hole punching bar is so wide and easy. I can use two hands if I need to. Which I don't. I can move it very easily with one hand. I have used it six times now and I couldn't be happier. The instructions are simple and very easy to follow. By the way whoever said you can't use the Zutter OWires with the Cinch was wrong. The six projects I just finished with the Cinch I used the Zutter Owires that I already had. They work perfectly. I find I like the round holes in stead of the square holes from the Zutter. All in all I would give this more stars if I could. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not great for Oil and Cold Wax painting. 2/9/2015 Update:
I still stand by my original review of this product BUT I have since discovered the thicker, 16 pt, Stone paper/Terra Skin. The thicker one is wonderful for oil painting. It still does not work well with oil and cold wax. For that, even the thicker version, must be mounted/stuck to a board or it will buckle. So, go for the thicker version and you will have a better outcome.
My original post:
Everything I read about this product sounded great. That turned out to not be the case for my medium - oil and cold wax.
My first experiment was that I taped down a couple of pieces to a board and started painting. Almost immediately, they buckled and have remained buckled, even though the paintings are totally dry. I do not think they will ever straighten out and they are loose and floppy like a rag.
After that disaster, I taped down another sheet and gessoed it. This time it did remain flat when I painted with oil and cold wax. So, I guess, this product will always have to be gessoed before painting but for me, that defeats the purpose of getting rid of the gesso step. I might as well gesso watercolor paper.
Another problem I encountered was removing the tape. I use Artist Tape. I never have trouble removing it from watercolor paper unless it has been on it for months. For the Terra Skin, the tape was only on it for a couple of days. It was not easy remove from this product. In fact, I had to be very careful or it tore the Terra Skin.
This is only 2 experiments with Terra Skin but as of now, I doubt that I will buy more after this tablet is gone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good layout. The book comes with the sections: wardrobe organizer, outfits, trends, events, wishes & gifts, and useful addresses + 5 blank sections
This book isn't as useful as I thought it would be; it takes a lot of time to fill out and I don't really need to document every item I own in my wardrobe. There is more than enough space/pages and you do get your money's worth, but only if you need a book like this.
Wardrobe organizer: Section to write down items you own, notes, and weather/season to wear the item
Outfits: sections for you to write down outfit combinations you tried and liked
Events: come up with outfit ideas for various events (fill out events yourself)
Trends: section to note down trends (room for pictures and other notes)
Wishs & Gifts: wishlist and giftlift (this should come in handy during holiday seasons)
Useful addresses: section for writing down addresses of stores you like. (I don't have many addresses, so I write down websites and brands)
Blank Sections: I used one section to make notes on travel, vintage shopping, etc, and another section for Beauty. There are two sections for photos and drawings I have yet to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
CAN'T USE - ODOR TOO STRONG AFTER SEVERAL WASHINGS. I WROTE THE FOLLOWING TO THE SELLER:
You neglected to state that these feathers were chemically fumigated with Naphthalene / Paradichlorobenzene. The feathers smell so much that we put them in our garage for a week to air out. This didn't accomplish anything. I then washed them several times in Oxyclean, each time the water turned a dark brown. The odor was still there, so I soaked the feathers in vinegar. The odor was still there after a rinse and another wash in Oxyclean. I sprayed them with pet odor eliminator and then rewashed them. I blew them dry and they are back in the garage because they still reek of moth balls.
THIS IS WHAT HE WROTE BACK:
i am so sorry about that.
ive had few complaints abt the smell and normally leaving them outdoors for a day helps the smell disappear.
-Ben | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent little snips. My daughter and I both sew and have two machines going at the same time so I was happy to see there was a coupon to try these 3.5 Embroidery Scissors. They work just as good as any other small snips we have but they feel heavier than some I have bought in the past. One pair had a tighter slide at the tip than the other so I filed it slightly with an emery board and it now glides fast. They fit nicely in the hand and do a great job. They are compact so they don't take up too much room at the sewing station.. I could do without the gold plating, and the list price is way too high but the $10.90 price is not out of line for decent sewing and embroidery supplies.
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Silver Embossing Powder. Pretty silver embossing powder. (The photo color looks bronze but it is really a silver.) Easy to apply and works well. It is opaque, so whatever ink you use does not show through. The silver is smooth and metallic looking after heating. The powder has a nice silky consistency. You get a surprising amount in this jar. The jar is nice, too with a screw on cap. I am a novice stamper, but made some Birthday cards using birthday stamps and they turned out really nice. The balloons were outlined in this silver embossing and filled in with watercolor pencils. To get the powder to emboss, the easiest way for me is to still use the old fashioned toaster method. I have the heat dryer with works great but the toaster works good, too, especially for small stamped images. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great book, great size. As a culinary student and professional pastry cook, I think this book is great! I will probably make up my own sections instead of using theirs since this will primarily be for the bakeshop. I think the star rating will be great for me since the recipes here will be my own. A few folks have commented on how little space they have for writing recipes. Number one, it's a recipe, not The Great American Novel. How much space do you really need? Number two. Okay, so you really do need that much space. Well, why not cross-reference a page in a later section. All of the pages are numbered. On the bottom of the page you find so cramped, write in "continued page 123" and continue on page 123! I don't mean to be (that) snarky, but it seems obvious especially when so many of these same people claim that the later sections seem to be useless. In the later sections, I may write in different flavor options for ice cream or cookies, different garnishes or plating options, etc.
I don't see the point of copying all of my recipes that are already written into this book. I do think this is great for anyone, chefs especially, who do any sort of menu development or recipe writing. I LOVE the index. That's too cool. It will make it very easy to find information later. My only complaint is the cocktail section. I could do without it. C'est la vie. I'll most likely use it as another recipe section. I bought three of these books and do not regret it. I only wish I had found these before I started culinary school! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent punch - HIGHLY recommended. I purchased this to replace a punch that my wife uses to cut out labels for her candle/wax business. She had been using a <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-Lever-Punch-X-Large-Circle/dp/B003F83G64/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars Lever Punch, X-Large, Circle</a> for about a year, but the internal plastic broke. The Fiskars punch never worked perfectly, but it did the job, although the die didn't extrude far past the base when cutting. This is NOT a problem with the EK punch. This unit is absolutely perfect.
The Fiskars unit claims to be a 2" punch, but punches 1 3/4" circles. This is exactly what my wife needed, so it was fine. I was concerned when ordering the EK, as the Fiskars punch didn't cut the size it said, so I didn't want her to have to return it. No worries... the EK is exactly as stated in the description. In addition to having the exact cutting measurement that is listed, it works amazingly well and cuts extremely easily. Every punch is perfect.
I wish I had known about this punch when I bought my wife her first punch, as this one would still be going strong without question, as it is built like a tank!
Bottom line: HIGHLY recommended
5/5 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is THEE clay for SLIME. These are the real deal! My 12yr old daughter loves making slime. She's been making slime for a little over a year. She requested clay for Christmas that she could mix in her slime to give it a different consistency. She totally freaked out in joy that mommy did her research, because this was the "cool" brand that many slime making Youtuber's were using. Of course, mommy knew that because I did my homework before purchasing.
This stuff feels so cool. It's way lighter in weight, and consistency than any clay I've ever felt. No wonder this is the best clay to use. It feels like a cloud. The color mixes great, and stays true to it's color. We had purchased other forms of clay in small amounts from time to time if we ran into some, and they never mixed well into her slime.
It does smell bad, but she's not eating it, and none of the ingredients used for clay is edible, so I am okay with it. Once it's mixed, especially if you add lotion, the smell goes away in the slime. This stuff goes a long way, too if you buy the set of 14 or more. 1 box can be used for a few different slimes depending on how much you make at once. My daughter usually makes a about the size of a fist. Will post pics of some slime when I get a chance.
I definitely recommend this for slime. No other clay will compare. You will make their day! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not perfect but a great intro to ice resin. First off, don't be scared off by magazine articles that describe the process as being super difficult. It's really very easy. I'm not sure why most bead magazines (where ice resin is trending now) make it such a big deal.
In any case, this is a two part epoxy that you mix in equal parts. For stuff like jewelry, you will be using only tiny amounts, and it's pretty hard to screw up. The first thing I did was enclose a photo in a bezel. Trick 1: use a photocopy from a laser printer, not an ink jet (not sure why but it matters). Using your printer's options, lighten up the picture somewhat more than you'd think...it will look darker in the bezel. I cut the photo strip of paper to fit, put a tiny bit of stick glue to hold it in place, and settled it at the bottom of the bezel, making sure it was all the way down. Next, I mixed the two parts (only about one lid full of each), mixed in a plastic cup with chopstick, and poured in. Trick 2: pour it where you can leave it so you don't have to move it and slosh it around. It must be level!
It's slightly thicker than nail polish. It does take longer to dry than the product directions said. Even 48 hours in it was still sticky. Trick 3: use a tiny pin, not your finger, to test for cure (otherwise you get a thumb print). Even at that late stage though, the surface slowly evens out.
I've used it several times since, namely in putting vintage photos inside rings and spaces on copper jewelry. On deep sets, I usually fill it halfway with resin first, wait 3 days, then add the photo or object and add a new batch of resin on top. That way I think it will cure more securely.
Problems: some people get air bubbles...this has yet to happen to me. Some have their embedded objects float up...try to secure it somehow first. Some projects show a domed top to the piece...would love to figure that out but for now mine all are a perfect flat top.
One neat trick that some vintage jewelry designers use (those recreating old looking jewelry) is to put a few pin pricks and scratches into the top of the piece of resin towards the end of curing. Then, when fully cured, they rub a bit of black paint or black patina into the cracks and spots, wipe off, and it gives it an aged appearance.
When completely, completely dry....say a week or so, you can cut off excess with an Xacto knife and some say you can sand it...I'm chicken to do that as I like the matte finish as it is.
I hope you find this review helpful. The book SEMIPRECIOUS SALVAGE is a good place to find ideas for using this in a vintage jewelry style. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not worth the trouble. I bought these specifically for heat embossing powders, although it states they can be used for other purposes. I wasn't impressed with either pen, the clear worked okay but seemed like the powder didn't stick to the ink. I tried to reapply with no success. The information for the black pen states it makes iridescent powders stand out more, but ink seems to dry too fast to allow powder to adhere. I tried a small quarter inch stripe and went over it several times before applying powder and there was barely any emboss to it. I'm going to stick with the liquid embossing ink, I can probably dip the tip of clear pen into ink and use it that way. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good scissors, poor packaging. I am pleased with these scissors. They have a slightly serrated edge and it has taken me awhile to get used to the feel of cutting fabric with them. I don;t know how to describe the feel--there is a sense of resistance or gripping as the blades meet, but the blades cut amazingly well, so there is no real resistance. I think I will grow to like them more with some practice. The handles are comfortable, and they cut neatly and efficiently. I took off a star because the package arrived without the blade cover. I noticed that the packaging was stapled on the sides, but not the top or bottom, so it is possible that by squeezing the sides, the package could have bowed open and the cover dropped out. I didn't feel that it was worth going through the return process at the time, but now wish I would have as the points of these scissors are so sharp that they pike through my accessory bag when I am carrying them to class. Kicking myself for not making the return. Four stars is for the poor packaging. I feel that if the package had been sealed on all sides, perhaps the cover would have arrived in tact. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
dry and crackly. Shud have taken other reviewers comments that 'u need to wet the sponge before applying' as a red flag. This white makeup is not at all creamy and after you apply it immediately begins to dry and crack, leaving you no room to blend in other colors on top and just looking really bad.
may be good for people who want a cheap white for a Halloween costume, or some event where u don't care if it looks non professional.
if u are wanting a good creme white, that doesn't dry out or crack and that u can use as a base for blending other colors I do not recommend this product. Get Ben Nye white clown make-up instead, I see theatrical and performance make-up artists use Ben Nye professionally and now I know why! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product. I had tried a couple of remote doorbells, neither of which was loud enough. Our house is rather large with a full finished basement, and the bell that was in when be bought it was totally insufficient.
This set is perfect. One in the middle of the house we have set on the 2nd lowest and still it can be heard downstairs. The other is in my office at one end of the house, and because I listen to music most days while at the computer, was totally unable to hear the doorbell.
I now have that set on the loudest and it is easily heard over the music and all around that end of the house.
Very quick set up. I have no interest in nor need for all the musical tones, so just use the default ding-dong on both receivers. So 51 tones are being wasted, but for the price, this is a splendid set of doorbell and receiver.
The transmitter was very easy to mount with the provided screws..
We don't need one, but I did notice in the Q & As, that they do not provide an extra receiver, which is too bad, as many people would like that. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heirloom Cult-Classic. I'd never heard of these Cult-classic, original Gingher Stork "embroidery" scissors, until I became a new Mom, & rc'd as a gift from my very kind and wealthy Aunt.
*Sidebar- My childhood memories are that my Aunt always had the finest of everything I'd never heard of: Thick, soft, luxurious, decadent, sumptuous Egyptian cotton /European bed & bath linens, custom-made leather furniture, German Knives in Block, gorgeous artisan Stoneware tableware, commercial grade glasswear & German-made stainless steel drinking cups, + kitchen commercial grade, 2 ft- thick SOLID, butcher-block counter island (40 yrs. before it was commercially popularized), + industrial/commercial grade appliances, finest household goods (even soaps/shampoo's), European wardrobe, high-end, (never-heard-of European cosmetics, etc...) Plus, a frequent world-traveler w/ a maid/nanny & always-clean house (even with 3 young children- my cousins), etc. Everything she owned was investment/lifetime- heirloom quality, German & European quality constructed. She didn't buy a lot, but instead, only bought the best.*
Back to reality- We are not wealthy :) Now, 18 yrs. after my Aunt so wisely and thoughtfully gifted these Stork scissors to me upon becoming a new Mom, my "baby" is leaving for college next month. As I sort through what we already have, & what we'll need to buy for her dorm-life (& beyond), I realize how indispensable these Gingher scissors are to us! :) In retrospect, I suppose I've used them practically daily, to quickly precision snip something-or-other, for nearly 2 decades (& counting). They're still as-new: German engineered quality craftsmanship, combining Art & Function- w/ endless uses!
My daughter was using them constantly too (still does!)- She'd ask permission to "borrow" them, made sure to return "Mommy's good scissors", but aometimes forgot where she so carefully "remembered" to return them <3 So, by the time she was 8 or 9 yrs. old, we agreed/ implemented the Stork scissors rule: (Safety 1st- ALWAYS!). She may use them without asking my permission 1st, & after each use, w/o being told to do so, they must be immediately returned to my top desk drawer. (Mom follows same rule, lol!) Being entrusted to use the fancy grown-up scissors without asking, was a huge source of pride for her!
These little miracle scissors are one of the small comforts / conveniences of home... We'd be lost w/o them. I've now purchased my daughter her own pair, + back-ups for each of us. I'd always just assumed that these were cost-prohibitive. I tried buying an "off brand" for $6, w/o even bothering to see that these authentic Gingher's cost just $12! Best $12 I've ever invested! (They cost much more elsewhere- And I tossed the no-name brand). Oh, btw- If you are wondering about the finger-hole size- They fit my daughter's slender, delicate fingers with room to spare, and my own fatter / larger fingers just fine, too. (I've shattered my wrist & thumb, & broken all my fingers/knuckles, rollerblading & skiing- This means my fingers are no longer long, straight & slender, but rather, a bit bent, enlarged at the knuckle joints, and swollen in cold, wet weather). No matter, these Stork Scissor's still fit perfectly. If you are on the fence about whether to buy these, forget it- Buy them & stash in your office desk drawer or kitchen junk drawer nearby.
Below is information & opinion copied from a sewing/cutlery specialty shoppe called The Silver Needle (Where these stork scissors are sold for $24-$58/each + S&H):
"These are absolutely top quality German Solingen Steel scissors manufactured by Gingher. The Solingen Region of Germany is an area world-renown for top quality cutlery. All feature stainless steel cutting blades, and gold plating... just lovely! Excellent cutting action, smooth blades, with nice, sharp tips! Gingher has a lifetime warranty on their products, covering the steel quality and design. They have a reconditioning service available in the US, approx $6.95, to recondition any of their scissors, if needed. It includes sharpening, tightening and lubrication... and I think that's a great bonus for the product!"
Thx for reading this novel, buy, enjoy! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My Scotch heavy duty shipping tape hold better and longer than your duct tape. I do not see how you could possible call this duct tape. My Scotch heavy duty shipping tape hold better and longer than your duct tape. The only reason I bought it was because it was Amazon Prime. Big mistake!!. It is so light weight is does not even stay down. I threw all three rolls away. I'am using my Scotch shipping tape, it is stronger and stays down. The duct tape is labeled, inaccurate, identify wrong. You would sale more if you called it scotch tape. From now on I will not be so quite to buy Amazon Prime products. I'am very extremely disappointed in Amazon Prime for misleading their customers. Melinda | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
a nice thick quality. a nice thick quality, it only takes about two coats for it to work. This company's body paint definitely varies in quality- I also picked up their orange, which was much more watery and had a much weaker effect. I'm not sure if this is color based or luck of the draw for any of their bodypaint products, but they're both still usable, so I'll give them a pass.
Since it's a cream you can definitely feel it on you, but that's the price you pay for a strong color unless you're willing to splurge on airbrushing equipment. I'd recommend mixing in a little body lotion to make spreading it easier and less likely to crack once dry! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did not think it smelled bad, happy with purchase. I used these to make lotion bars. I was concerned about the reviews on the smell because I didn't want to use any essential oils, I just wanted it to be plain. I guess I could see why people thought it smelled chemically, but I don't think it was bad, there was a scent and I could see how it could be described as chemically, but I could also see people liking the smell. In any case I mixed it with equal parts coconut oil and shea butter and no scents or oils added and I really like the way the smell turned out. The mix of beeswax and shea butter was perfect in my opinion. It didn't need any scents added. I hope this helps assuage any buyers fears on the smell! I think it will be fine and even if you are hesitant because it smells a little chemically, I think the end product smells great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My 6 yr old and I had fun making some origami from a book he already had . Received this item in the mail yesterday and even though i knew this was 500 pages I didn't realize how much paper that is. It is the same thickness as a ream of printer paper. There is so many colors that you can create shading with you origami when using two pieces. My 6 yr old and I had fun making some origami from a book he already had at home. Then he took some of the pieces and used them to draw on. I was very happy with the product and highly recommend. There is more than enough paper to make any craft you want. I received this item at a discounted price for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great collection. I have only just learned how to quill and I am tickled pink about this wonderful craft. It's really easy to learn and the cost for the equipment isn't bad at all. In fact, I am putting an order together so my sister will have all the tools and gadgets I have. She works with children at school and they are always doing crafty things. I'm so glad to have a hobby she can share with me as she doesn't knit or crochet like I do.
I especially like the kits which come with the patterns and the papers needed for all the projects listed in each kit. I think I have
about 10 kits now and I also found a bunch of patterns on the internet. The additional tools I bought just make everything easier to do. This collection completed all the tools I wanted to be sure I can do any of the crafts I come across. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mediocre Set. I have several hand lettering pens from various brands. This set is not my favorite. The instructional sheet is much less than helpful. I have taken a couple lettering classes and read quite a few lettering books, and these instructions sound like someone who never hand lettered anything wrote them. They tell you your paper options are wide ruled paper or grid dot paper, noting nothing about paper texture and if rough or smooth paper will work best with their markers. Just throw the instructions away.
The large black permanent marker isn't quite black enough. One side of it has a massive chisel tip, the other side a very small marker tip. There is no normal size tip. You get jumbo or small. These all bleed through paper. Even with a light touch, the ghosting is really bad. The sides of the marker are also not labeled, so you just have to open both ends to find the tip you were looking for.
The chisel tip marker is more like a calligraphy marker. It also isn't very black and bleeds through paper.
The 05 Fine Tip pen is similar to a micron, but the Prismacolor 05 is larger than my micron 05. It is closer to the micron 08 tip. It also bleeds through. The black on it, I think is the exact same, but looks a bit better because of the smaller size.
The brush tip is a small felt brush tip. It is not very firm at all. And it bleeds through.
The two pencils are fine, I guess. They come unsharpened. The eraser is good.
Overall the set isn't bad, it just isn't great. There are great products out there, these are just mediocre art supplies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what it was designed for. This is a Fiskars product so it works well for how it was designed. The problem is it is a stupid design. The rectangular cutout is in-line with the handle. A better idea would have been to turn it horizontal so that you could actually use it in a useful way. As it is the punch only lets you slide into the side of what you are punching by maybe an inch or so. This is useless for ID's, even more so since the width of the rectangle is much smaller than most ID holes. I used it for craft foam and had to bunch and fold the foam to be able get the hole where I needed it and that was on a piece that was 2 1/2inches wide and 1 1/2 inches long. I needed to punch the center and it was a pain. It would be impossible for an ID. If the design errors still would allow you to use this product, then it is worth getting, since it does punch cleanly and consistently. A little forethought on its use would have made a big difference on it however. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly the same as Claudine Hellmuth's multi-medium. I was so upset to find out after months of searching that there was no more Claudine Hellmuth' s multi-medium to be made. So I went to her blog and she had written back in January to start stocking up on her Studio line. I cried. Went on eBay and Etsy and yes, here on Amazon, to search. I found 2 bottles of matte and 1 bottle of gloss. Snagged them! Then I went to the Ranger site, since they are the ones who put out Claudine' s line. That is where I saw this multi-medium. So I read and read and decided to give it a try. Purchased 2 jars. Except for the amount it is exactly the same. Sweet!! Be aware... Claudine' s was 4 fl. oz. (118ml) --- this is 3.8 fl. oz. (113ml). I am thrilled that Ranger is continuing this product, it would be a major loss if they didn't. I am also thrilled that it works. Perfectly! I'm sorry for Claudine, but so happy yo still have this medium. (I purchased my Ranger jars through someone on Etsy.) I hope Amazon will start carrying it itself or through vendor with Prime capability. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not good for candy/trail mix bars- too small. I know the description says 3 inch scoops so I don't know why I was so disappointed when they came in. They really are only 3 inches from top of handle to tip of scoop, just like it says. They are way too small to use for candy/trail mix bars which is what I bought them for. The handles are so tiny that people's hands would end up touching the food and they just aren't practical. We ended up using soup spoons instead that worked well. I read reviews that said they work great for bath salts and things like that I can see why they would. If you're buying them for a candy bar or something like that I would recommend looking at something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TOTAL RIP-OFF. I am extremely disappointed by the customer service received when I call in regarding my concern about the description of this product being misleading. I was advised that this was going to be taken off of here to avoid any further customer dissatisfaction; however, 1 month later it is still out here for purchase. I have never in the at least 7 years of using Amazon have been so ripped-off. You can purchase 40 of these same wooden hearts at your local craft store for $2.99. I would have never questioned 34 pieces for $5.95. I was also told during my phone conversation with Amazon's customer service department that I was supposed to count the number in the picture. Are you kidding me? I have never had to count the number in the picture to be sure the quantity is correct. You're saying that when there are 100 in a package there are 100 in the picture. WRONG!!!!! Typically, the quantity is clearly listed and there is nowhere else on the ad that states the quantity. This ad was meant to be misleading.
I was inconvenienced, disrespected and taken advantage of - hope this does not happen to anyone else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awful product, do not waste your time or money. <div id="video-block-RGCWG7VXHRMVI" 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/A1g9VePewaS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81isz6A3PjS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I wish I could give this product negative reviews. I have used several different brands of HTV, this was the first one where the carrier sheet stuck to the glitter and to the shirt! It left a horrible sticky residue on the shirt. I tried both hot and cold peeling, nothing worked to peel off cleanly.
Spend the extra dollars and go with a known brand - you know which one I am talking about. This one is not the way to go. I hope everyone who looks into buying other colors by this vendor reads this review to avoid the same troubles I had. You can see in the video the residual adhesive left behind on the one carrier sheet I was able to lift off the fabric. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is some very Nice Quilling Paper. I absolutely love all different kinds of crafts and I'm surprised that I haven't tried this paper quilling yet. So this is my very first paper quilling project I have ever done so I'm starting fairly simple. Before doing it I looked up all sorts of how too's and I found out that you also need some simple tools to do this. So the product is 3 packs of the quilling paper by Augenblick that has 26 different colors and 780 pieces of quilling paper all together. The paper is 3mm in width and 540mm in length. This quilling paper is great quality and easy to work with. I can tell you that I'm going to continue to work on my paper quilling technique because I found this to be fun and creative. I really like this craft it is very relaxing, a little time consuming yet very fun, and I really like this quilling paper.
Disclosure: I was selected to received this product for testing and reviewing for free in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion. The discount does not alter my product view point or the way I write my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Frustrating. I..hated..these...
Let me start out by saying - I'm pretty good/patient with artsy stuff. This should have been a no-brainer.
You get 9....NINE....in this package. I managed to end up with 3...that's THREE...poufs. That's it. A couple of them I just fanned out and stapled together so that they didn't end up in the trash like the others. The only reason that I did get three is because after the first couple that I tore apart (they're tissue paper, folks), I pulled one layer out to make it a bit looser in the center so that I could actually separate the layers like you're supposed to. They still, mostly, looked deformed. I read the reviews, obviously some people had better luck than I did. Yay for them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty good except. I love buying molds from Longzang! This 3d dragon mold is fantastic, got here super fast, BUT there is one problem. I have tried to make 2 soaps with this mold. The whole process goes very smooth except for when I try to take it out. The tail snaps off. I'm sure that I'm doing something wrong when taking it out, there must be a certain method to use. So, this mold makes a great looking soap, just be prepared for some frustration the first couple of times you try to take it out of the mold :) I would totally buy this mold again even with my ignorance of soap removal and I have bought many molds from this company already and will continue to do so! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Weak! Can't even hold fabric to cardboard. I got this product so that I could dry mount a silk poster onto a piece of cardboard. First of all the over spray is terrible! No matter where you spray (unless you are in a professional spray booth) you are going to get glue spray on your arms and clothes. Most importantly this glue is so weak. I sprayed both surfaces (per instructions) with 4 layers each, and it still won't hold tight for longer than a few days! After getting all the air out, in about a week the whole poster has bubbled. The main problem is that no matter how many thick layers you spray of this stuff it only really gets tacky/sticky. I was sure it would work for something as simple as this but I was wrong. If your thinking about getting this to dry mount a silk poster, look for something stronger. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for transferring images from paper to glass, plastic, other materials. I have been using Omni-Gel for several years now to transfer images from printed paper to other surfaces, such as domino beads for bracelets, glass bottles, glass Christmas ornaments, blown eggs, the undersides of glass gems, etc. Typically, I use images from laser printed collage sheets, but I have also used photocopies and magazine images, and it works well with all paper thicknesses.
If you use as directed (three coats in different directions) over a printed image, you get a fairly sturdy, somewhat transparent decal or 'skin' that can be glued or decoupaged to almost any surface. Because the skin is supple, and not stiff, you can work on curved surfaces, such as bottles, candles, stones, etc.
The process for transferring an image to the glue requires that you peel or scrape the original image away from the dried glue skin, and you usually destroy or lose the original image in the process- because of this, I would not recommend using this product to transfer images from photos or original artwork, but from photocopies, instead.
As stated in other reviews, Omni-Gel also works well as a surface coat; I have made jewelry using tiny DaVinci artwork, and when I used the Omni-Gel to coat the finished item, it looked like tiny, authentic oil paintings because the brush strokes become highlighted. (You can sand the finished surface for a more muted, matte finish. I have been pleased with both finishes.)
I love this product because it allows me to take craft projects to a higher level, with more professional results than gluing paper images to surfaces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Take a risk and buy for cheap i guess or get used item like me. I'm not the type to be picky about things, especially when I buy them for cheap, but sadly the product was clearly used somehow when I was expecting a new product. The punch is a little stiff, but is still able to get the job done. I'm just sort of put off by the fact that they shipped the product to me in such a bad state! If you take a look in my pictures, one of the parts fell right out when I took the punch out, and UH the handle is dirty and has a white sticker? residue left on it. I didn't add a pic of this, but even the packaging itself was a little grimy. At least make it not obvious. SMH | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Shocked! Amazing product. I ordered this as a doupe for another very pricy product and I honestly did not expect much. I thought it might be too waxy and hard to use unlike the original. To my surprise the colors are very rich and creamy! They are all super pigmented and go on easily with a brush or fingertips. The only one that needed two coats was the yellow. I found that applying with a brush and then tapping it in with a sponge gives the best even full coverage and helps to blend the colors. The colors also blend so well together! I originally ordered the multi bright color one but I came back to order the other color option as well. These are amazing and sure to last for many years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lasts allll night long! and it is NOT your typical nasty grease makeup you get at the Halloween store. This stuff was amazing. We went as Day of the Dead for Halloween. I used this one tray for all 4 of us and barely touched the surface. As long as you spray it often and keep it wet, I had a little 2oz spray bottle with water, it goes on very fluid-like. Smooth even coats not streaky at all and it dries to feel like normal skin and doesnt crack. Please note that I also used Mehron Make-up Sealer Barrier Spray as a base spray on our bare faces to prime and a finishing spray to seal. Our skin didn't feel tight throughout the night nor did it sweat off. We went to a tiny cabaret that was FULL of people and it was HOT so we were sweating but it didn't budge. I originally bought some kryolan aquacolor in black for our line work but it was horrible I went back to this palette and much preferred the Snazaroo black over the Kryolan black but every other color was primo. I will absolutely only buy this from now on. I am not a professional makeup artist so this was great for beginners. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. When I first got my punch I loved it. It is elegant, easy to use and punches a beautiful border. and I happily started my project punching the design on cardstock. At first it went great, only needing some force to be applied on the handle. Then it started getting stuck, though I managed to unstick it every time -apart from the last time it happened. It wouldn't budge and with the continued applied pressure the punch now does not work (the "mouth" opens too much instead of staying steady and the "teeth" don't punch the paper). Considering that I used it as it was meant to and on a normal material, I am disappointed that it stopped working after just one day of use. I read other reviews of satisfied users and I can only assume it was a one-off thing. If someone knows where I could get mine repaired, please drop me a line - I hate having spent all that money and still have my project unfiinished! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have injection molded plastic parts for 35+ years and . I have injection molded plastic parts for 35+ years and think that the yarn ball winder is a clever idea. The design of the enclosed gear housing helps to keep the yarn free of fouling in the gears when it is in operation. However, there are several weak points in the design and construction that can make for a premature failure of this product. The upper horizontal gear tends to skip cogs when increased torque pressure is required to rotate the spool as the size and weight of the ball cake approaches maximum size. This is particularly true when the crank handle is rotated too fast. Also, I have noted that the main tapered rotational cog that sets directly on top of the crank drive shaft tends to develop stress fractures after repeated usage which can result in failure of the device. The plastic at the edges of this cog need to be tapered slightly to help transfer the torque pressure on this cog to a wider portion of the surface area which holds this particular cog. I have purchased five of these and have noted the same defects in each ball winder. Pricing for this product is appropriate, despite the noted defects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good On A Lot Of Things, But Not Rubber, Acetate, Or Plexiglas. Bulk Buy: Testors (3-Pack) Cement For Plastic Value Pack 2/Pkg .875oz 3509C, by Testors.
The Testors Corporation currently makes more varieties of glues than you can shake a stick at, so I can't confirm if this No. 3512 glue (3509C, 2 tube package), is the same stuff that I used to use in the 1950's on plastic model airplanes. It is labelled as being flammable, so I don't know how they were able to send it through the post office mail system. It does list health warnings. Kids used to put this glue in a paper bag and inhale the fumes to get high (huffing?), and then get sick as well. Use this glue in a ventilated area. Anyway, it is listed as being good for polystyrene and ABS plastics. I have used it on other things as well, and it dries hard, with a little bit of flex. It works by dissolving the edges of the plastic parts being joined together. This glue cannot be used on rubber, as it will dissolve the rubber, and the rubber will fall apart as it dries. I have used this glue on the side pieces (temples) of my metal framed eyeglasses, to reinforce them after they have been bent next to the plastic ear hook, where the metal is made thinner and more bendable for fitting. When you straighten the metal, it starts to develop metal fatigue, and it will eventually break at this point after being bent and straightened a few times. Testors also makes other glues (3502X, 3502M, 3502MT) that are good for other plastics as well, like acetate, and Plexiglas. I will have to try them. I only wish that the tube opening were smaller, to make it easier to control the flow of the glue. There are some temporary fine tips, but they waste glue, as they have to be removed before resealing the tube of glue. Five Amazon stars for this glue, that is often difficult to find in the regular box stores.
Ships from and sold by Arts Crafts USA.
2014 The Testor Corporation (An rpm company), 440 Blackhawk Park Ave., Rockford Il 61104; phone: 1.800.962.6654; web: testors.com; single container UPC Code: 0 75611 35120 9; two container 3509C package UPC Code: 0 75611 35092 9; Made In USA (hooray for that!). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gets the Job Done. This fabric stiffener does the job. I was making a banner out of quilting squares for my son's 4th birthday party (Dr. Seuss Theme). I simply took some wax paper, lined a cookie sheet, and brushed on the stiffener. The quilting squares dried pretty quickly, but I waited a day before cutting them into the shape I needed. How stiff the fabric is depends on how much of the product you brush on. I only needed to brush on one side to get the result I needed. I did not experience any running of colors or dye, and after the product dried, the colors of the fabric were still the same. A little bit goes a long way, even for a really long banner, I have a lot of the bottle left. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tough machine. I've had this model of the eBosser since January of 2015. It worked beautifully until the machine jammed despite the "turn it on and off" suggestion. Upon the online advice of other eBosser owners, I used a rubber mallet and a piece of wood to pound out the sandwich. After half a dozen noisy attempts I gave up. With nothing to lose I had my son-in-law unscrew the panels which, incidentally, opened only half an inch. Upon careful examination he discovered that a piece of cardstock had accidentally stuck to the bottom of the base plate. I slid a long knife blade into the slit and pulled it. The machine restarted and the sandwich cleared! Then he had to remove the rest of the cardstock that had been compressed against the rollers! Yeah, I confess. I'm a messy crafter. It's amazing that after all that pounding the machine still works! I'll give an update in a few months. For now I have to give it 5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I am so disappointed in this mold. I am so disappointed in this mold! I love crafters choice molds, but the wooden mold part was very poorly crafted. It was cracked when I received it (made of pine) and the silicone mold was so tight that I could not get the wood slab out to remove the silicone mold! There's no way I would have gotten it out if it was filled with soap! I would have needed a screw driver to pry the wood slab up to get the silicone mold out, but this would have damaged the soft wood even more. I find it very poorly constructed and with poor quality control. The silicone mold was fine. The wooden mold was not usable. Thank you amazon for allowing me to return it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sorry, McDonald's. I'm Loving THIS. Yes, it comes with virtually no instructions, but assembly is pretty straightforward. (I initially attached both of the two flyers included because of the diagram on the paper that came with the unit. Then I came back here, saw the product picture, realized that I only needed one flyer, and removed the second one. The flyer is that arm that's sticking out right next to the cone.) The winder works quickly and quietly, and I am loving it! It took a little over a month to arrive, so I had to be patient; but I think it's worth it, especially since other large yarn ball winders cost about twice what I paid for this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This paper is great. It isn't terribly thick so if you make . This paper is great. It isn't terribly thick so if you make a misfold it can be forgiving. It is a great paper for practicing new designs or learning origami and the size makes it great for kids too. I only wish I would have bought the case for the paper because it is a bit hard for me to keep it totally safe in my bag. I'm really happy with them so far and am using this size to perfect my origami skill so I can move down to a smaller size. It also comes with a direction booklet download and a coupon for future purchase which is great. (just don't throw away the top page like I did because that is where the coupon is! cheers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for fabrics/felt. I have a Fiskars generic purpose, black handle pair of the same size scissors and I needed something sharper and better able to cut through 2 layers of felt. Well I don't know if the other scissors are just dull or since they are more generic don't work as well on fabrics but these orange handled scissors do the job. I was able to cut through 2 layers of a stiff felt, I don't think you could do more than 2 layers at once. I trust the Fiskars brand to make a durable and sharp pair of scissors and they deliver.
Something in the description made me think the actual blade of the scissors would be bigger though so I was a bit disappointed when they arrived and were the same size as the black pair I already had. But the product works great, no issue with the quality, perhaps the description is just a bit off. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Such beautiful stickers! These really gave a gorgeous. Such beautiful stickers! These really gave a gorgeous, professional look and feel to my organic diy lip balm. Everyone loved these labels. With that said, I did not realize these shipped from China. For me personally, it seemed silly to make organic lip balm locally with labels shipped from China. It felt environmentally irresponsible of me to use labels that had to ship from so far away. Because of that I will not purchase again. But, I was sad I had to make that decision because these stickers are so beautiful and the quality is great. They do make the lip balm tubes look elegant and very pretty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Compared to Oracal brand transfer tape, this tape is best. I had previously purchased the Oracal brand transfer tape for my first time experience using vinyl. It was difficult to use, and such a huge contrast to the Angel Crafts tape. I loved how little effort it took to lift my vinyl from the backing. Worked like an absolute charm.
I have used this now for straight transfer, reverse, and multi-layer designs. Straight transfer is a breeze. The tape lays down nice and flat from the large roll. Backing lifts off perfectly. Lining the grid up is easy enough, though it does show badly when I get it wrong! haha, my fault, not the tape ;D Reverse is a little more complicated as the tape holds really well. So it is a bit more work than I had with the Oracal, but results are good. I'm learning to use this and unlearning the other. But it picked up some of the smaller details that I struggled with the Oracal. Multi-layer has less tack when you go to add the next layer, however, still works beautifully. No problem with air bubbles between the layers so far. And, it was forgiving enough, when I made a mistake, adhering the bottom layer before the top, I was able to gently pry the wrong layer back down to its backing and redo it the right way. The Oracal was much more forgiving, as the tack was so low that the pieces could just come right off.
I have now applied my first vinyl to a vehicle from this tape and it has gone smoothly as well. There was a bit of a curve, but I was able to prevent wrinkling and minimize air bubbles. I am still not very practiced at application, so no fault of the tape either. The tape released the vinyl nicely, however, I may have pulled it off too fast as small corners did lift a little. A small amount of residue, not actual tack, but you could clearly see where the tape was, remained on the glass. A bit of glass cleaner and it was gone (this is when the lifted corners appeared). The used tape had a definite impression of my design left behind and was very curled. Oracal tape lays flat after and can be reused several times (albeit badly). This tape was harder for reuse as it curled so badly. But it does still lift. I have to tape down the edges to be able to use a second time. Not a deal breaker, as most use will be single.
I like that the backing is blue and the tape is clear. Being able to see my design is important for me and my customers who buy my decals. I want this to be easy for them to use. Oracal's backing paper was a very pliable paper lining, whereas the Angel Crafts backing paper is much sturdier. This is perfect for my needs, as most of my decals will be mailed out and I feel more confident that they will arrive nicely. The Oracal tape was easy to get dents or bends in it.
Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and do plan to buy more in more sizes. I do many smaller decals, so the 6" may be more convenient for me. I still plan to try other brands, but for now, I am sticking with Angel Crafts. They now offer vinyls as well, which I am intrigued to try. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice scissors for a young child. These scissors are a very nice and inexpensive set for a child aged 4-6 whose motor skills are not fully refined. The children I had test them were all right-handed so I was only able to test them using my left hand (which is not my dominant side.) I was able to easily cut but that does not necessarily mean that a young child would have the same experience.
The tip is long but is still blunt so I would not worry about accidental poke with the scissors points. The grasp opening is large and the scissors are easily opened and closed. I would certainly recommend these for the preK and Kindergarten aged child for use in crafts. I would purchase a more sturdy and durable scissor for an older child. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Honest review for great sealing wax. The order arrived quickly and was well packaged. The color is exactly as advertised! I have never used sealing wax before so I choose the wick in the wax thinking it would be faster, but when lit, it burned slowly. So when it dripped the wax would begin drying before I could get enough on the envelope to imprint my seal. I had to use a large kitchen knife and cut the sticks by hand. I melted them over a flame in my wax spoon and poured onto envelope. I used a sewing needle to quickly pick the wick out the wax before pressing my seal imprint. I accomplished my task. I had to work a little more to complete my task but I am satisfied with this product. I just need to do more research on how to use wick in sealing wax. This is a great product. I am not being paid for my review nor did I receive this product at a reduced cost. I am simply a honest consumer giving a completely honest review! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I won't be using this for my scrapbooking/ cardmaking crafts. I will be using this product to seal envelopes because I am not one to lick them and water just gets messy. I don't think I will purchase this item again. I will try using the glue pens for my crafts. When I would apply the tape runner to a piece of cardstock, I would lift the runner up after applying the tape and part of the tape would not adhere to the cardstock, and it just got all bunched up like boogers. I even pressed hard to get an even application of tape on the cardstock. Maybe I'm doing it all wrong. Too much of a hassle for me when making cards. Anyway, I do love using it for sealing envelopes but its cost is a bit much for just envelopes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works, but the "peel off the glue" part isn't happening. I have two of these, bought from Rockler's Web site for $4.99 each. I like them, use them all the time. BUT, I use Titebond II and III for everything and neither will "peel off of the brush," as advertised. So what I do when I'm done with the brush is to drop it into a small can of soapy water and just let it sit there for a day or two. At that point, the glue will be dissolved and it will wash out of the brush easily under running water.. Trying to pull dried glue off of the brush will result in tearing out the "bristles" before the glue lets go!
So yes, I use them and I like the results for spreading glue. I've figured out a way to easily clean them. So four stars since there's no way to leave three-and-a-half! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was slightly disappointed with this product for a few reasons. I was slightly disappointed with this product for a few reasons, first, there was not much tape on the roll at all, I really thought I would get more tape for the amount of money I spent, but honestly I should have read the dimensions, so that was my fault and I cannot deduct a star for my mistake. The reason I only gave 4 stars was because of the stickiness level, i used this washi tape to secure posters to the wall and it peeled off almost immediately around the corners, I was disappointed, but I do not know if that's normal and something I should have expected. I may try another brand and go from there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'm enjoying mine. As with the other reviews, I did not receive the bottle neck adapter, at first, and was a little bummed that I would have to send the whole kit back. Fortunately, I contacted Richards Expo and let them know the problem and they took care of it right away. I received my bottle neck attachment in the mail yesterday. As for the product quality, it works great! I've already cut four bottles with excellent results. Every bottle is going to be different and might take different amounts of time to finish, so I would suggest this product for someone with a little patience. So far, I've used leftover beer bottles and they've only taken about five minutes to finish from cutting to sanding. Good luck! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't feel comfortable using an iron on vinyl and this kit didn't . We had a tiny nick in our vinyl covered chair. Bought this brand because so many of the other repair kits said to use an iron to set the repair. Didn't feel comfortable using an iron on vinyl and this kit didn't require that. This kit came with several plastic cups of paint of different colors which you mix together to get the desired color to match your project. That was a bit tricky, you only need a tiny bit of color to mix with the white. But I managed to get the color very close to what I needed. Nobody but me knows there was a nick but it was very small. A larger repair will probably be noticed but no repair comes out looking just like new. I would buy this again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
There are better things out there. I bought these at my local ceramic supply warehouse for 5 or 6 dollars each, to use for glaze application. A great start, they got me into glaze application, but once I saw what else was out there, I soon felt it is not the best value for that application.
The thing is, you can get needle dispensing tips that are what is called a luer lock design. This design allows for a needle that can easily be replaced, screwed with a thread into the top of the bottle cap without having to replace the entire bottle cap. This means you can easily switch to a different needle gauge/line thickness, or to a clean needle if the needle becomes clogged, without having to replace the entire cap.
You can buy the needles, bottles, and bottle caps of this kind in bulk, and it will end up costing 1 or 2 dollars per bottle. They are used in laboratory and industrial application, and even ejuice filling... all of which tend to charge less than most of the craft market for identical things. It pains me to go to craft stores and see things marked up that would be very affordable in other applications. It is not as if artists have more money!
If you don't want to go through the trouble of buying in bulk, or if you only need a few bottles, creative hobbies makes a precision applicator kit that isn't bad for 11 dollars, though it only comes with 2 luer locks, it does come with 8 needle applicator sizes to try out. I prefer to buy as many applicator needles as i can, so i can switch them out as soon as they get clogged, and not have to stop working. Keeping the clogged needles soaked in an ultrasonic cleaner is nice, but even a cup of water would probably do the trick.
I have noticed that for ceramics, people use these for slip trailing also. I find i have better luck using regular frosting style dispensing tips for slip (which are even cheaper per 1oz bottle), but im still doing R&D on that one!
These bottles with the non-removable needles would probably be fine for, i don't know, water type things, or very thin inks that don't clog, and where you would never want to change out the needle gauge. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Glass Grinder. I'm a newbie with the whole "glass cutting" experience and I've only used one other grinder that belonged to the person who is teaching me the techniques. I am very impressed with Glastar SuperStar II! It works a lot better than the one I was "training" on. Very easy to use, but I was wondering if there's an easy way to clean it and/or empty the dirty water??
The instructions were kind of lame and pictures of the assembly would have really helped me since I am relatively unfamiliar with the terms/names of the parts. For example, putting in the plug for the reservoir. First I couldn't find the place to insert it, then I had trouble getting it all the way into the opening. I'm pretty sure it's not going to come out of there anytime soon! Filling it with water was confusing for me too. I know this sounds stupid but I was expecting an opening marked as the place to add the water.
All in all though, it's a great tool and I'm thrilled with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Brittle and disappointing. (Posting from my wife's account) Gorgeous product. I'm not sure what "Acrylester" is, though. All I know, is that as I turned this blank, it... exploded. During the turning itself, no matter how careful I was, I ended up with lots of tool chatter, deep chipping, and ultimately, complete destruction of the blank. I've been turning pens for several years, of all types materials, including Tru-Stone, deer antler, acrylic, and several different species of wood. I've never had anything like this ever happen with any other blank. I won't be buying anymore blanks from Rockler, or any others that are labeled as, "Acrylester." This stuff was ridiculously brittle and disappointing in the extreme. -Frank | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect! Just what I have been looking for. Bottom line: If you are looking for a water pencil set with a *wide variety* of shades at a *reasonable price*, search no more!
Pros:
Reasonable cost
Wide variety of colors
Flesh tones included
No repeated colors
Great quality
Fast shipping
Cons:
....none!
Tips: Any time you buy a new color set, regardless of the medium (pens, markers, pencils, paint), you should always do an example on the same type of "canvas" you plan to use for your final project. I have attached a picture of mine, from this set. This gives you an accurate display of what each color will actually look like and then also serves as a good reference to use throughout your project, allowing for consistency.
Here's the longer version...
I am not an experienced or trained artist, by any stretch of the word, but I do love to draw and sketch. I have been working on a project for some time now and have finally gotten the drawing piece done. The reason I had been delaying it was because I have a very specific color base in my mind, and I just wasn't having any luck with paint, markers, etc. And then, I had an epiphany! Water color pencils! When my set arrived, I was still a little reserved, in case some of the colors were repeats. But, so not the case! This has been one of the best additions to my art supply collection and I will definitely buy it again. Enjoy!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Paper Tape Review. This is for the paper transfer tape. I have not tried the clear one- yet!- but I plan to in the future. This tape is fantastic! I make wood signs and use Oracal 631 as a stencil. Because of the nature of 631 it doesn't adhere to the wood very strong, which is good for removing it after I'm done painting, but that is also a problem when peeling the transfer tape off after I apply the stencil. So I needed an easy release tape. I LOVE this tape! It picks the vinyl off of its backing super easy, but also releases it easily which is what usually gives me headaches with other brands!! I've used the same piece that I cut today for 4 projects, so I also love that it's reusable. It is hard to see exactly where I am positioning it on the wood, but I found a work around. For most projects the paper version will do, but for others I need clear. If the clear is the same tack as the paper I will be just as happy! The first picture is how transparent the paper tape is with the vinyl still on the backing, the second is trying to line it up on the wood, which is harder to see through. Loving it so far!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value for the money, Not as shiny as real gold. Great, cheap, even thickness, lots of foil. Literally a lot of foil here and each piece is separated by tissue paper which is great. I've only used up a little bit and it will last many a project, but it has a bit of extra thickness which makes it a easier to use. It isn't flying away or crumpling up as easily as I see in Gold foils videos. The one downside is the gold is not as shiny as real gold foil. You can see it is slightly duller than the glossy shine of true gold foil, but for the price this is fabulous. The copper color shows not a hint of tarnish after being open a good few weeks. This is great for my purposes. I'd buy this again unless needing to pay the MUCH higher real gold price for a super special project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for repairing back of bathroom rugs. I used this to repair the backs of 3 bath rugs that were starting to crumble. After Googling how to repair rather than throw away a bath rug I found several posts that said to use this or a similar product. So easy and quick to use. Just use a small paint brush to apply to the back of the rug. Best to use a face mask. But doesn't take long to apply. I let it dry for a couple of days before placing back in the bathrooms. Works perfectly. I bought and applied this in Dec 2015, sorry it took so long to write a review. But happy to say all 3 rugs are doing great, once applied it stays on as a strong rubber backing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is not for wood carving despite the claim. This set is not for carving basswood or other similar woods. The blades are OK but the gouges and v-grooves leave a lot to be desired. The first v-groove I tried to use on basswood bent in half. I think this set would likely be OK for balsa wood or Styrofoam. If you are a wood carver, buy Flexcut or other quality specialized wood carving tools. You could buy one good carving knife for the price of this kit and be ahead of the game. I'm going to be trying some paper cutting projects in the near future that I think I'll be able to use the blades for so the set won't be a complete waste of my money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Family Project. In reading reviews I thought I would have to do a lot more of prep before getting started with painting it but thankfully not so, it was delivered with most drawers and sides fairly smooth. Only tip I did follow was try to keep the drawers in the same spot, I numbered them on the back to keep it in order while painting. Also don't paint the number on until you're happy with where all designs wind up. I divided these out among the family to paint, once I got them all back I was able to move some drawers around (where they could fit). It did take a while for everyone to paint some so plan on buying a few weeks prior to the start of Advent. Love the finished look! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
After a decade of use, here's how much we like our Kromski Harp (photos. We have had our Kromski Harp for about 10 years and absolutely love it. One of my teens took to it like a fish to water and is using the Harp daily for creating her own rigid heddle weaving patterns. I'll attach a few photos of her process and results.
The Kromskis, of Poland, create their items. Their quality of woodsmanship is so good that I purchased their Kromski Sonata spinning wheel, and have a few of their small items.
Note: the Harp now comes with an 8-dent heddle. It came with a 10-dent when I purchased it. I think the change may be because of the number of people who prefer to use the common worsted weight yarn, which works better on the 8-dent. The photos I'm attaching were done with fingering weight yarn and the 10-dent heddle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome paper. I purchased this paper mainly for my origami. I was kind of skeptical at first seeing that there were hardly any reviews on it and I couldn't tell how thick or thin the paper was, but I decided to take the plunge and see for myself. I received the package earlier than the expected delivery and I was definitely not disappointed. It was packaged very well so there were no damages to the paper at all.
I also ordered the silver one of the same brand and that was not damaged either. The title says foil paper, but when you feel it, it doesn't have the foil feel to it like foil origami paper has. This one is really bendable without making a lot of crinkles like the regular origami foil paper can make just by making the slightest bend. It really has that nice shine to it and is easy to cut. I make origami stars so when I felt that it seemed somewhat flimsy, I was a little scared. But cutting the paper to regular size A4 paper, it came out great! I can make the stars puff out easier than regular paper and it's very durable!
Not only can you use this for origami, but for crafts as well. It also works well with glue too through my experience with this paper. The possibilities are endless with this paper and I'm very glad that I purchased it. Although it seemed pricey to me, it was well worth it. Both craft people and origami makers will love this paper. When I run out, I know what I'm going to buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
terrible purchase. i don't think i have ever left a negative review on any of my purchases before--however this time i feel that i have to do so--these feathers look nothing like what they show in the picture--there were supposed to be 50 feathers--there were 45--they were supposed to come with a card sleeve--they were shoved into a plastic bag--they were supposed to be white--some were but some were yellowish and some were a beige color--they were supposed to be 5 to 8 inches--there was not one that reached 8 inches and almost the whole bag was between 4 and 5 inches--there were feathers that were so damaged they were not usable--i purchased these for a project for a great gatsby themed wedding--by the time i picked through to find the biggest fluffiest white feathers--i was able to use 7--at $11.99 for the whole lot the few that i used ended up costing me over a dollar apiece--i warn you not to waste your time or money on this item!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Mirror Ball of Brilliance? Maybe, but Icarus Don't Melt Your Wings. I Sparkle and Twinkle and Glimmer and Shine. I feel the jewel I knew I could be if I just stopped putting my keister in the dirt and calling myself names to spite my pride. Now I Refract with intensity. I give that light that's given me. I'm an angel and these brave little squareboys are the means by which I am given my good fortune. You can Shine too.
You cannot put one of these through glass. Yould have a rough time of it making it stick in thick rubber if that was your dream to do so. Could maybe put it through metal, if that metal was foil, but I would suspect the feeling of that metal on this one would be a devil to your senses. If your heart is faint don't push these through foil. I hate to see you brought low. You could be Reflecting light keenly from your clothes, so do that instead. Do what you will, but that's my recommendation. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Refill kit for a surprisingly well thought out toy system. This was a present for children who are still too young for serious and potentially dangerous crafts but who need to start learning 3-D visual skills and manual dexterity skills. It is a filler pack for the Rainbow Mega Loom, so doesn't have the initial tooling. The buyer will need to buy separately the loom, mini loom and hook to get started. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rainbow-Loom-Crafting-Kit-includes-Loom-Metal-Hook-Mini-Rainbow-Loom-600-Rubber-Bands-24-Clips/dp/B00DMC6KAC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rainbow Loom Crafting Kit includes Loom, Metal Hook, Mini Rainbow Loom, 600 Rubber Bands + 24 Clips</a>
The toy teaches hand eye coordination, pickup and grasping skills, color design skills, sequential operation skills, patience. All these skills will be needed to develop the child's intellect and ability to succeed in the real world.
(When I checked this review I decided to add the disclaimer that I'm an actual customer, not affiliated with the makers nor designers of this toy. I really am a customer.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did not work for me. After carefully reading all the reviews, I determined that this product would be effective in mending a tear on a canvas carry bag. Not so. The actual product is a watery white liquid. I applied the product as instructed and let it dry. I might as well have applied milk to the tear. The product did not hold at all. The next day, the two sections I attempted to join together just pulled apart with little effort. I can't understand how other reviews claim that the repaired fabric is stronger than the original. Interesting note- on the bottle is the statement that the product should be used within 12 months of purchase. However, there is no date of any kind on the bottle to indicate date of manufacture. Duh! Another reason to look elsewhere- the label on the product warns that it may cause an allergic reaction. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for craft projects. Received these bundled up nicely and sealed in a plastic bag. No damage during shipping experienced.
These paint sticks are great quality. No logo markings to cover up - just simple wood.
They are smooth with no snags or bits breaking off and for the majority flat - no major curving of the wood.
*When comparing these to the ones at the hardware store - they are a smidge thinner.
I have used these in our crafting sessions. They are perfect for coloring puppets on, counting sticks and more.
Even simple play like lining up a few sticks as marking off a road route for the kids to play with their cars and animals.
The crowd favorite so far as been the "kid safe sparklers" - I simply drilled a hole with my drill press at the top. After I did that the kids painted their sticks and then tied off some ribbons and fabric in the drilled hole. These were a huge hit at the Fourth of July parade. (See picture for reference)
I received the opportunity to purchase this product at a discount in exchange for my review. Hands down, these are great for just simple paint stick use or the variety of crafts use. I would purchase these again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Googly Eyes for Everything. All views or opinions represented in this review are personal and belong solely to myself or my family members and do not represent the seller in any way, shape or form. My goal is to help you, the end user make an educated buying decision but I urge you to purchase at your own discretion. I am an Amazon Reviewer and although I am receiving this product at a discount to review it I am going to give you the most honest review possible to help you in your buying decision. If what I have to say has helped you in any way I would truly appreciate it if you could give me a Yes and/or comment as to whether or not my review was helpful. I truly welcome all feedback so I can learn as a review what I can do to make your experience better! Thank you for your time and happy buying!!
I'm a mom of two girls who love nothing more than arts & crafts so when I saw the Kuuqa 500 Pieces Mixed Wiggle Googly Eyes I knew that it was a must have for my home.
The googly eyes arrived quickly after I ordered them and they come in a really nice little storage container. They are all separated by size since there are seven different types of googly eyes in the assortment. The googly eyes are all black and white, with wiggly eyes and self-adhesive. As a mother I love nothing more than self-adhesive as that = no glue and less mess!
There are so many things that googly eyes can be used for, they truly make any project more fun! You can create many do it yourself projects with them, add them to Easter eggs, pictures, cups and more!
We are really enjoying all the fun things we can do with are googly eyes and the best part is we have 500 so we won't be running out anytime soon! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only way to get my boys to thank people. I don't think anything about this product indicates that there would be bricks inside! I ordered this for around $15 on clearance on the Lego site, where it is no longer available. My boys, 7 and 10, have both had a blast writing the thank you notes from their birthday parties with these cards. They can use the stencil, the lego-printed cards, and the many character and brick stickers to decorate. I found only one negative: the envelopes do not have adhesive on them. But my kids said they wanted to give this kit 5 stars anyway. :-). If your sons find writing cards laborious and complain about it, this is definitely worth $13-15! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best color and viscosity with the glitter mixed in. These glue are the best for making slime. They are much thicker than the clear Elmers glue. My kids like these better with all the glitter already mixed in. The glitter does not get stuck to the hands like the ones you would add yourself, and the glitter inside has a generous amount.
Very nice, vibrant colors. You can use Elmers Magic solution, (kind of expensive), for stickier, gooier, slime or just use contact solution and baking soda for the more pliable type. The latter can actually be taken out into a ball and thrown around, without making a mess. Just depends on your kids, (and adults) preference. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent Melt, Holds scents well. Made some candles in a variety of jars and the burn is very good and it was easy to work with. However 444 is not pure Soy, and I can't seem to find out what additives are in it. The problem with it not being pure soy is I cannot market it as soy if I were to sell them. So it's an experimental wax for me.
I also have tried time and again to get a good set during cooling but it always seems to bubble on me regardless of the cooling method or care.
If you can get it to set right, this wax does well. Very smooth and the colors look creamy and well blended.
Will be buying the pure Soy next time to see if that works better. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
FAST delivery, Great turnout. Great way to make St Paddy's gifts! Two different but compatible patterns; give one or both plus a shamrock one in a soap saver bag and sell at craft fairs or give as gifts. I had NO trouble getting it to release after 10 minutes in the freezer. (pull the plastic mold away from the soap at the edges and watch for the color to change as the air fills in where the soap has released. Be patient, as this takes a minute or two at most). I did a two-tone green top and white back. They all came out great! Four slices with a long blade knife and the six soaps are ready to wrap!
FAST delivery, which is SO nice, especially after ordering some single molds from China....I'm stiiill waaaaiitiinngg....(which is why I am 6 months ahead for St Paddy's Day! These came right away!).
Thanks, Chelsea! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Eh. Seams were letting light in/out when it arrived brand-new. You are gonna have light leaks with this tent. Also the Velcro attached windows on either side will not seal 100% no matter what you do. I don't even understand the logic of putting these on the tent. What are they for? Completely pointless and annoying. For a brand name more expensive tent I was expecting better quality.
Now that time has passed the seams are letting in/out even more light and get looser every day. I wonder how long till it just rips apart when I open it. Shoddy craftsmanship and overpriced tent you are paying for the name not quality. Don't even know how this company became a big name with products like this.
Other then that it works and hasn't collapsed in on itself so I'll give it three stars. I have it in my closet behind a closet door so that kinda nullifies my light worries to a point. I also just run my lights during daytime hours so it is already dark when the tent is in dark cycle. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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