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Works great on fleece to crochet around the edges. I purchased this blade to help cut holes in fleece so that I could crochet around the edges. And it works great! It swaps out easily on my rotary cutter and it came with a simple plastic case to hold the blade while not attached to the handle. I like that the 'peaks' of the blade are not as wide as some of the others. When you cut holes in fleece to crochet to have to make sure that the cut isn't too big or it tears a little and connects with the next hole... making really big holes! And this works great. I've done 3 blankets so far and no issues with the cuts or the sharpness of the blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and Easy to Use. This product is so much fun! There are many colors from which to choose, including swirl, rainbow and speckled. This was the first time I used Friendly Plastic, so I went overboard and ordered 50 sticks with multiples of most colors. I cut out shapes, using different colors for the design elements. I put my creations on parchment paper that had been laid over a baking pan. I then placed the pan on an electric griddle that had been preheated to 200 degrees. After a few minutes the plastic softened and the pieces fused together. It is simple to remove the pieces from the heat by just lifting the parchment paper. If the plastic bubbles, it has gotten too hot and the color will start to change.
I made pins, but there are many , many possibilities. There are several YouTube videos online for instructions and ideas. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
received this item broken- TWICE. My son LOVES tape! His preschool has something similar, so I ordered this as a birthday gift. The first one that arrived was packaged so poorly, the sides were both cracked and nearly broken off. Customer service was great, I sent it back and received a replacement in 2 days. The replacement was missing one of the 4 rubber tabs on the bottom to keep it from slipping. The front was loose- glue had cracked, so I checked the bottom- there are 2 screws- so I tried to tighten them. Totally stripped. This product is complete JUNK! Find another product and save yourself the headaches. Definitely not worth $40. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Major issue to obtain the correct mounting screws from the manufacturer. There's not much to say other than all of the 8 black screws that are supposed to be used to mount this onto a drafting board were missing in the shipment. I contacted the seller AATVA and they contacted Martin Universal Design directly to have the screws sent to me. AATVA never followed up with me after I had contacted them the first time. I eventually had to deal directly with Martin Universal Design. It took Martin Universal 4 times to finally send the correct missing parts. At one point they sent me one screw, yes 1 screw. I now own 8 additional black mounting clamps, and a bunch of small silver screws (that the instructions specifically say NOT to use). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Its All in the Prep. I read several reviews stating to soak these wicks in olive oil, double them up, dip in wax pre-pour, and trim them down to a quarter of an inch above the wax pre-first burn. I was using two different kinds of wicks for comparison, and one of the other ones floated, so I grabbed two more of these, wiped them down with olive oil, waxed them, and hoped for the best. That one wouldnt stay lit, however the ones that soaked for 30 minutes did. My candles were soy and poured in one pint mason jars. These had a pool that went to the edge without a problem, and they do have a faint crackle. I have not had sequential burns yet, so I cannot speak to that, but I was satisfied with the wicks in the initial burn after the proper prep and appreciated the weight of the included tabs during the pouring process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set of round looms. I initially bought this set of round looms to knit hats in (or similar to) stockinette without having to deal with circular or DP needles. I've since gotten "into" circulars (not DPNs, though, those still intimidate me!) but still love these looms! The smallest size (the blue loom) is fantastic for arm-warmers while the green is great for leg warmers -- both things that are tricky to do on circulars and more of a hassle done flat.
The pick holds up nicely project after project, though I've removed the grip and replaced it with a polymer clay grip I made to create a DIY ergonomic pick -- much easier on the hands after a few projects!
Overall, these are a great set of round looms with nearly endless possibilities that I highly recommend for anyone interested in loom knitting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Great for Holding Up Clothes, But Perfect for Other Uses. So, you can't really use these for holding up clothes. I'm just going to say that right now. You can, however, use them for other things.
These are very cheaply made. They don't have a lot of pressure/strength to them. They do have enough though that I actually found they make great bag clips. You can use these for keeping the bags of chips, rice, sugar, etc closed pretty well. If you're into cooking you can use one or two of these to hold the page in place as you cook in your kitchen. I've found this particularly helpful.
If you want to go into the more arts and crafts side with these. If you take a bit of hot glue and glue a magnet to back of one of these. You now have a magnet that can hold a paper or two for you. Perfect for leaving messages for family members, displaying those treasured pictures by the kids on the fridge, etc.
You can even use these to hold a bit of knitting/crocheting in place by clipping one of these through a loop and lightly tightening it. If you're a big crocheter (like I am) this is a lifesaver. Especially when you're working on a big project that can take anywhere from a few days to a month.
I like these clips They're not good for holding up clothes, but you can get a lot of use out of them if you're creative (and a bit unconventional) with how you use them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
poor quality wood and leads. I've wanted a set of prismacolor pencils for many years. I finally decided to buy them when I signed up for an illustration class after years away from drawing. My in-laws carefully packaged this set and sent them overseas to me. I received them in perfect condition. The trouble only began after I started sharpening them with my specially purchased prismacolor sharpener. I don't know if the sharpener is bad or the pencils themselves, but I have had a number of lead breaks as well as the whole wood shaft split right down the center. I even had a long section completely split and break right off. Junky and expensive, plus the 25$ my in-laws paid to ship them to me made this a very expensive mistake. I ordered the polychromos and hopefully will have better luck with them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Price and Padding But Stitches are Weak. I bought this pair of gloves as per the recommendation of my bike store to replace a set of well-worn Pearl Izumi gloves. I would have continued to purchase Pearl's products but the same model glove now has useless vents instead of the palm padding. I loved the old Pearl products but the new ones do not provide the padding I require for a long day of cycling. The Giro Monaco does provide the padding and it also includes a nifty set of finger pulls to help get the gloves off.....Unfortunately this feature is the weak spot on the glove stitching. The first time I had the gloves on and tried to remove them with the finger pulls the stitching started to give way.....This makes the feature useless. If the finger pulls were not included I would have rated the product higher.....I did buy two pair and I hope they last. I would love to see a company manufacture quality gloves at a reasonable price..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Chinese made: no substitute for the original Fiskars made in Finland. OK for everyday craft use, but a poor shadow of the original Fiskars made in Finland.
While this current model does "cut to the point", both of the pairs I received do not do so as accurately as the originals. These have points that overlap/overshoot slightly - typical sloppy Chinese manufacture - and the tips are slightly blunted. (In one pair, one tip is even slightly longer than the other.) As a result, there is a slight tear at the end of the cut using either pair. Also, unlike the original, they only taper as viewed from the side (as in the product photo), but are the same thickness as viewed from the top (90 degrees from the photo view) up to within close to the tips, then are coarsely ground off at two steep angles. The originals were smoothly tapered in both planes, giving a precise tip for accurate cuts and ease of seeing exactly where you are cutting. This makes these new models clumsy at cutting anything but straight lines and not for very short or curved cuts, so they are not really good for applique or cutting intricate or exact paper shapes. The original scissors were perfect for these uses, and so I am now conserving them, and use the new ones just for simple cutting.
This is disappointing; sad to see the decline of what was a brand of outstanding quality and utility. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality origami paper. This premium origami paper by Craft Haven is very high quality paper. You get 500 hundred sheets of origami paper in 25 different colors. Some sheets of paper are double sided meaning there is the same color on both side. Some sheets of paper are one sided, meaning there are color on one side and the other side is white. The paper is nice & thick and great for making origami. I love how it comes with a free origami EBook that teaches you how to create fun things with your origami paper. You can also check out Youtube videos for visual instructions on how to make all sorts of things with your origami paper. I'm having so much fun with my daughter making all sorts of animals. I think the price is fair for the quality that you are getting. This will make a great gift for your kids especially now that school is out for the summer, or any adult who loves craft. I highly recommend these high quality origami paper.
I received this free for testing purposes and my opinion is my own. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this rainbow foil origami paper. I love this rainbow foil origami paper! I fold 1000 paper crane sets for people and for the longest time I thought it would be amazing to find a rainbow foil paper crane kit. I couldn't find anything like it, only solid color foil kits. I stumbled upon this product and bought 3 packs, which I had to cut each paper into 1/4, to make a custom set, but it turned out beautifully! The foil paper does curl up if you take them out of the package, but it shouldn't be a problem if you use something to keep the paper flat. I haven't had any issue with smearing any of the coloring off (maybe it's because my hands don't get too sweaty). Overall, I recommend this product and the colors are beautiful. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
revised review. REVISED REVIEW!!! Okay so below is my initial review when i first got this cutter. It does in fact work very well!! very very well. The reason i have changed my rating to 2 star is because the blades dull out very quick but more importantly the battery over time starts to die as well. I have had this for 5 months and use it VERY regularly and the battery will no longer hold a charge!. You literally have to buy a new Scissor to replace it which is ridiculous. It be better just to invest more money into a more expensive one that has replacement options. But if you just need this for small projects here and there then you will be fine. My blades went dull after about 350 cut projects.
Original review:
This is best invention ever! I have a at home business making fleece blankets and this thing has saved my hands from so much pain. It cuts through 4 layers of fleece like butter. I get about and hour or two of constant cutting time out of it which is usually enough time to do what i need.
Some people complain because of the safety button but i don't know if they realize that you only have to press the safety and trigger to start it but then you can let go of the safety. its super easy to use and very comfortable in my hand. highly recommend it!
It even came with a second blade. we haven't had to exchange first one yet but nice to know we have a backup in case. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this thing. I love this thing! Didn't come with any sort of instructions, and there was some plastic wire with a little rod, unassembled, included, so it took a bit of figuring out. The wire/rod is apparently supposed to be a cutting attachment, which doesn't actually work very well, but that's not a big deal to me because I have a straight cutter similar to the wavy cutter included, and both of those work great with this. If you flip it over, the bottom has a beveler, which is a nice bonus -- just slide the corners of your soap into the grooves and scrape across the razor for a nice finish. Aside from the issue with the wire, and the lack of instructions, I would give this 5 stars. Great item for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Are you a Washi Lover. <div id="video-block-R3UDLVXCPTTLUT" 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/E10WzWSIo%2BS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/7156WWQmEBS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> Are you a washi lover? Well if you are this washi is really going to satisfy your need to create! Gorgeous bold colors, pretty patterns and great Stick- a-bility! It is truly fabulous! I used this washi on several cards and in my planner and I got great results and compliments from other people about it! My absolute favorite tape in this mix is the ombre orange and purple mix! So Gorgeous! You will not be sorry if you try out this washi! It is great to either start your collection or add to it! I received this washi at a discounted price, all aspects of this review are my own truthful opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful, easy to create a perfect punch every time. Fiskars corner bunch with 3 lace designs has totally lived up to my expectations.
I use it to decorate my 'thank you' cards for people who buy my art work, and I got a lot of positive comments on them.
Here are things that I like:
1) It has three pretty designs. It feels like I got a good deal - three punches for the price of one!
2) It is very easy to use on regular stock paper.
3) The design allows you to line up corners, so you can do all four corners in the exactly the same way.
I am attaching the photo where you can see the guides on the base of the punch.
4) It feels sturdy and well made
5) It is easy to clean. Just shaking it gets the little bits of paper out of it
6) It is fairly compact and easy to store
I can't think of anything I don't like about this product!
Since the stock image only shows the cut designs, I am attaching a photo of the bunch itself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for crafting supplies! Highly recommend. I shopped around at Joann and Michaels looking for a case for my granddaughter's craft supplies. I finally found this case and felt it was perfect...but, for the fact that someone has stolen most of the little dividers for creating the right sized spaces for certain items. I decided to check Amazon, as I always do, and found it here. I was so glad!!
Perfect size for my granddaughters Rainbow Loom and accessories. Keeps everything in one, convenient place. I'm thinking of buying one for myself for my jewelry supplies.
Great size! Lots of adjustable compartments! Opens up all the way across (simply by unlatching the latch at the side) to allow access to both sides of the case on a table top. Highly recommend!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome earrings. As such a huge video game fan, particularly Mario, these are AWESOME! They were made very well, I have no issues with them. Actually they even have a super power! They help me determine whether someone is lame or cool. Example: If someone says, what are those supposed to do, it's obvious they are lame. But if they say wow cool piranha plant earrings, I know they are about to become my new best friend! :) See? Super cool super power! Saving me from making lame friends :D Anyways, back to these earrings, they are durable enough I'm not worried about them falling apart, light enough I don't have to worry about my ears falling off, and cute enough that I feel confident and happy while wearing them! They took a little while to arrive but I knew they would and they were certainly worth the wait! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dandy Paper Punch. I work as a paralegal in a law office. Every day I print out documents, summarize them, hole punch them and put them into notebooks. It is my contribution to civilization. I had a hole punch that was adjustable to different punch distances but somehow kept getting out of alignment and would punch holes just the smallest bit off so they would not fit easily on the notebook rings. This hole punch is fabulous. It punches in a smooth fluid motion. The handle provides the leverage to punch through a stack of papers. The distance between the holes does not adjust so the holes are punched correctly every time. The jig cannot be moved so my paper is always in the correct position for punching. It has a locking mechanism for folding down the handle, but I don't use it. The punch sits on my desk. Very nice product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
good tape but small. i bought this with my own money this review is 100% mine
i am happy with the way the washi tape sticks and holds its durable that way
didn't expect them to be so small but that's not the products fault maybe my own personal bad
not looking at the description before buying i just never seen tape this small and i know washi tape is usually small
these just feel so tiny compare to scotch decorative tape or other washi type tapes i have bought before this is by far the smallest it's not a bad thing necessarily. the tape does stick good and i like it so overall I'm happy and the price was good.
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Protects the roots of our outdoor plants! YAY. I have antique galvanized containers I like to put flowers in, unfortunately I found out the metal heats up in the sun and burns my flower's roots & I'm basically murdering them. I found out this type of moss can protect the roots from heat, and it turns out it's correct!
I stuffed this moss inside the containers, dropped soil in and put more on top to protect the whole root system; Our outdoor flowers usually died within days, but it's been 2 weeks and they're looking good (temps here in CO are almost 100 this week). I plan to buy more to insert into these large 1920's galvanized wash tubs I have!
**Note** I had to spray the moss with water to keep it from floating all over the place when the wind kicked up while potting it outside. It's not in big solid chunks but more fly-away small pieces. But in the end it still looks great!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Having three colorful, sharp scissors really reduces the time needed to find them when you need them. When I was young and broke, I used to get by with a single pair of scissors for everything - a pair of those heavy steel ones we all remember. But they're hard to keep sharp, and having just one pair means wandering around trying to track it down every time it's necessary to cut something.
Now I have these, with pairs at various places in my house, plus a different pair of kitchen shears for messy kitchen jobs. You probably don't want to use these in the kitchen - they are really for precision work with paper, cloth, thin plastic and such. I use them to trim edges off of photos from my photo printer, for example, and they're great. Those old steel scissors would never have given a professional looking edge.
A bonus I didn't expect - the color means these are much easier to find in the clutter than those old plain, black scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of gorgeous papers. This is an enormous paper pad! 360 sheets of paper, 3 of each design. There really is something for everyone. A lot of botanical/floral prints, some dots, repeating patterns, birds, butterflies, dragonflies and nature scenes. Some have all-over images and some just have images in the corners. What I really like about this paper is there are plenty of papers that are suitable for projects for men. Not every single piece is so *girly-girl* that you have limited options. Also, there's an array of colors. Some are bright, some are more muted and subtle. On the cover of the pad it says *double sided* but these are only printed on one side, white on the back. Also, since the pad is so thick, the paper separates from the binding really easy, just by turning the page all the way back, so be aware of that. Not sure why some other reviewers are upset that it's not cardstock - it doesn't say cardstock anywhere in the description. Nonetheless, they are beautiful papers and will last a LONG time because of the quantity. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
IJUST LOVE THESE CUTE AND REALLY NICE HANDMADE GREETING CARDS. IJUST LOVE THESE CUTE AND REALLY NICE HANDMADE GREETING CARDS. I ALWAYS BUY TWO SET ONE FOR A GIFT AND ONE FOR ME THERES JUST THING IN THIS THERE ARE MOSTLY BIRTHDAY CARDS WHICH AND ONE BABY CARD AND COHFORT FOR YOU AT YOUR TIME OF LOSS CARD IT HAS A NAME BUT I CAN'T SPELL IT. FIVE BLANK CARDS I HAVE ALL READY FOUND A REALLY PRETTY BIRTHDAY FOR ONE OF ,MY CLOSEST FRIENDS BIRTHDAYS NEXT MONTH A FAMILY MEMBER ALWAYS GIVES SETS OF THESE FOR CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR OR BIRTHDAY. AND ONE PRETTY COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS CARD. TOO PAPER HAS A GREAT OF THESE CARDS ALSO. I HOPE A FEW SET OF THEM ON AMAZON SOON I REALLY LOVE TO BUY AND SEND THESE GREAT CARDS. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the job, super cute. This is a durable little hole punch that definitely does the job I was hoping. Instead of little circles, this punches teeny hearts into your paper or thin cardstock! It comes with comfy and fashionably pink handles that don't hurt your palms when you're squeezing it tight. (The color of the handles is also useful because if you buy other Fiskars hole punches, each shape has a different color, making them super easy to tell apart!)
I had a little trouble when trying to hole punch through the sticky end of a post-it, but I suppose that should be expected. Otherwise, I haven't really had too many problems with this product jamming or breaking or anything of that nature.
This hole punch is also great for holiday gift tags, to spice them up a little bit! But my favorite craft is to hole punch a bunch of different colored paper and then collect all the little punched hearts and then use them as HEART CONFETTI! Yay!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was unsuccessfully trying to find a replacement for the Cachous as I much prefer them to mints (and it is so much classier to. I recently found an old vintage style tin of 'Floral Cachous' from Devon in my nightstand...floral Cachous are small floral flavored breath fresheners that are widely available in Europe, but sadly not in the USA. I was unsuccessfully trying to find a replacement for the Cachous as I much prefer them to mints (and it is so much classier to offer a beautiful pastel colored cachou from a beautifully decorated tin than carrying around a common packet of mints...or even worse, gum!), when I came across this offer. I have fond memories of Parma Violets from my childhood in England, and always bring a few packets back with me when I visit, and these are the perfect size to replace the old cachous in that pretty tin I found in my nightstand. I now have a huge supply of refills at a very very reasonable price. Ships from the UK, so allow time for that, but arrived well before the estimated delivery date. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of fun in one pack. I received my PaintFun 24 Piece Kids Body and Face Mega Party Pack a few weeks ago, I've had time to use it so that i could offer you the best possible review. Below i have made a list of pro's and con's to help you in making your choice for this item!
Pros:
Arrived Clean and No Chips or Broken Parts
Kids Will Have Hours of Fun!
Kit Comes with Everything You Need!
10 Colors of Paint
Totally Safe
Fda-Approved
Gentle on Skin
100% Money-Back Guarantee of Satisfaction
Cons:
You just have to clean up the mess as well as the children lol
( i will up date with any changes in item)
Over all I am very happy with my PaintFun 24 Piece Kids Body and Face Mega Party Pack ,This will not be the last item that i buy from this seller! hope this review was helpful! If you have any questions about this item or if you have any issues getting it to work let me know, I am always on here shopping a way my life savings... so I will get back to you as soon as I can! I hope you enjoy your new CPaintFun 24 Piece Kids Body and Face Mega Party Pack!
***IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW THAT I RECEIVED THIS ITEM FOR FREE OR AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE SO THAT I COULD OFFER YOU A BETTER HONEST AND UNBIASED CUSTOMER REVIEW ON THIS ITEM. I WAS NOT PAID OR COMPENSATED TO GIVE A RATING OR TO EVEN REVIEW THE PRODUCT. I GIVE RATINGS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE AND THE PERFORMANCE I EXPECT WITH A PRODUCT AND NOT WHAT THE SELLER WANTS..*** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great but somewhat limited. I originally purchased the Logan Foam Werks Straight Cutter Model WC-6001 and it broke after 2 uses. I was skeptical to purchase another product from Logan but this one really does work well. The blade is secured by metal and thick plastic so I don't feel like the blade will be able to cut through the holder unlike the other model. One complaint I have is if you are doing a really small trim its not as easy to use this cutter and make a perfect cut since most of the product would be hanging off the edge. A regular xacto knife works fine for that purpose though. For straight cuts where the entire product can be laying flat against foamboard this product makes perfect cuts every time. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. My first real pro set of carving tools are everything the advertisement says. Exceedingly sharp & ready for use out of the shipment box. I don't know if the 12 tool styles are exactly what any one individual would want, but the tool roll has extra spaces for more individual tools that are acquired later. Superior fit and finish even though the wood handles appear to be finish free, they are very smooth and stamped with the tool size and shape codes. The cutting edges on my set are a mirror finish. Be sure to get a tool hone/strop to keep these in top condition. The mallet is also top of the line.
I have a Smith & Wesson carving set that I got for $24 plus S&H and left me disappointed. Needs to be reground and non-symetric V-tools. There is no comparison. The Pfeil tools are truly excellent and you pay the price for that. Mine were bought off of eBay for $331 USD converted from Canadian dollars plus S&H and possible import taxes.
I am exceedingly pleased as these are definitely a life time investment set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very fine linen looking tape. I had ordered the tape to hinge a native Hawaiian piece of art of Mulberry cloth. I liked the fact that the tape is not acidic and is pliable enough to not damage the art. However I didn't realize that it was so thin and not very strong. When I hung the art on V-hinges, the tape almost got pulled off by the weight of the cloth, even after much reinforcing.
Not an experienced framer myself, but I think I might have gone with a stronger option of this, had it been available.
It's a bit difficult to pry out, helps if you bend back the tape and the backing onto itself couple of times. After you pry it out, be careful as tape tends to stick onto itself very easily and being delicate in nature, can't be straigtened once that happens. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The quality of this reed was very poor compared to the reed I used on the first . I am new to basket making. This was my third basket. The quality of this reed was very poor compared to the reed I used on the first two baskets. I learned from a friend that their are different qualities of reed and top two this is not. This was even a little more expensive than the kits my friend gets but not to have to bother her I thought I would try it. I don't usually review but Disappointing. They did send lots of extra since you have to cut your own (not a pre-cut kit). I ordered the totally twill kit as well. Hoping for a better outcome. Will let you know. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great for all but small pieces. The Krylon K07091000 Snap and Spray Can Handle works great and functions exactly as advertised. I used it with both Krylon and Rust-oleum cans (standard and larger "disc-type" nozzles) and it attached great. Just a couple of observations:
1. You tend to lay the paint on a little heavier when using this. I purchased to combat "finger fatigue" while spraying many small pieces multiple times. I ended up not using it for that project due to needing to spray short light bursts that were a little tough to do with the handle attached. It's easier to control the ultra high pressure in spray cans with a finger than it is a palm grip. Not really a ding on the sprayer just something to consider. I used the sprayer on a few medium/larger projects and it worked beautifully each time.
2. It's more disposable than I had hoped. Although I had no trouble attaching or removing the sprayer, the plastic has a lot of "give." Not optimistic about it's longevity... but then it's priced to reflect that. Still, not 5-star quality.
I would recommend this.... just not for small parts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I cut the roses for the attendants about 2 inches shorter and they were perfect. There is a video from J Schwank on . I bought these to make my own bouquets for my wedding. At first, when I got them out of the box, I thought, "Oh no, these are too small, they won't make a very big wedding bouquet, but they will be ok for the bridesmaids." Wrong! Depending on how long you cut the stems of your flowers is how large your bouquet will be. I was actually worried that my bridal bouquet was TOO large. I cut the roses for the attendants about 2 inches shorter and they were perfect. There is a video from J Schwank on YouTube that demonstrates using these. I was very happy with how my flowers turned out, and nobody believed I did them myself. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This product ended up working perfectly. Pieces can be . This product ended up working perfectly. Pieces can be clipped with scissors or nail clippers and reused. I ended up warming the water a little hotter to soften a piece that was already cooled and remolded it. It saved me from using more beads. Although I will work on improving my first piece, I was very impressed with the initial result. I made a crown cap with a "tooth" impression to fill the space. It snaps in and doesn't slip off. You can eat with it, but it will become texturized. I want to find a way around the plastic feeling in my mouth, until I find a more permanent dental solution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works GREAT - Just As Advertised. Love this stuff! I had my last bottle for years, before what was left of it dried out; now I have a new bottle, so I'm good for a while. I mostly use this on work jeans- when they start getting thin in spots, I patch them from the inside, and I'll get another year or two out of them. I've also used this on cloth car upholstery, and other things- and what they say about it is 100% true- apply it as instructed, and it'll last forever.
As a bachelor, I may be a very competent cook, and house-cleaner....but I DON'T do sewing!- So this is the next best thing! In-fact, for patching, I actually think using this is superior to sewing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great buy. I was lucky enough to pick these up in a consignment shop, and thought they would make a wonderful activity for my five-year-old, who resists traditional pencil grip practice activities like scribbling and doodling. He grows frustrated easily at his inability to create what he wants, gives up, and consequently never improves. I'd been thinking about stencils as a fun activity that would help his fine motor skills without making him so frustrated, and these fit the bill very well. They are sturdy, attractive, and the finished result looks great, which boosts my son's confidence. He loves them and so does his three-year-old brother - they want to do them over and over again. I will be hunting up some more of this kind. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love this palm wax candle making kit. I love this palm wax candle making kit! I needed to restock on some of the basic essentials and this product helped me add to my supplies by giving me just what I needed. It really is a GREAT starter kit for anyone wanting to experience the joys of candle making in their own home. The scents that this product came with are delicious - all four scents tend to be what I've always gotten the most requests for personally, and that was a huge bonus I felt, upon opening.
Palm wax is a fabulous material for making excellent burning candles. It resists melting in hot summer months, contracts easily when de-molding, takes on colors easily, holds fragrances well, and best of all, it can be easily manipulated to produce tons of surface patterns ranging from smooth solid colors to more complex crystalline designs. This product comes with 8 quality glass containers that are easy to pour into, and the lids really finish the look if you're giving them as gifts, as well as help to retain the heavenly scent of the candles. Palm waxes do blend well with other waxes which helps to expand the number of possibilities when making your creations.
Do remember when making a wick selection for palm wax, it's similar to other natural wax candles. Be sure to get wicks that are specifically treated to work with natural wax and are designed to resist breakdown in natural candles. The CD, HTP, ECO Series, and RRD series of wicks all do very well depending on fragrance loads and diameter of the candle.
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Disappointed to say the least. Disappointed to say the least... Followed all instructions with mixing ratios, temperatures, etc, but still wound up with inconsistencies in the plastic setting up. Some areas of the resin remained gummy and oily without full curing. I was insetting the resin into a frame of walnut, mahogany and maple so now Ive not only wasted my money on the resin, but I destroyed the specialty woods and the time put into working with the wood elements of my project. I have experience with casting/molding resins, and never had these issues. Tried this brand since it is already colored so I wouldnt have to add colorant separately... big mistake. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes lovely arrangements with just a few flowers. I don't have a large garden yet I like having fresh flowers on my table without paying a lot of money to the florist. This simple metal flower frog makes it possible to make lovely flower arrangements with just a few flowers.
This holder is a simple metal disk with spikes, which is submerged in the water bowl. The flower stems are impaled on the spikes which allows to space them out and arrange any way you want.
I have several of these simple flower frog, I use them in different pottery bowls. I am attaching a photo with Hydrangea blossom in a small bowl with the needle point holder holding the Hydrangea. Amazon has a someone limited selection of sizes particular of the the smaller sizes, if you don't see a size you need on Amazon I purchased one of my small frogs on Ebay and it was on decent quality.
If you love beautiful pottery it gives you a wonderful way to display the bowl as vessel for fresh flowers. I am very pleased with them, and highly recommend them.
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
UPDATED.... officially garbage. Running a home based business and shipping 100s of packages around the world a week, scissors are essential to my daily operation. In the past I would purchase standard scissors and throw them away after they got sticky residue on the blades from shipping labels, etc. Ar first I was hesitant as I have tried non-stick scissors in the past and they did not last a day without getting glue all over them and sticking together, making them useless. I was so excited to receive these and immediately put them to use cutting through a stack of 5 thick international shipping labels. They cut through them like it was a single sheet of regular paper, and best of all NO GLUE!!! They are very precise and have a great gripping handle. The scissors fit comfortably in your hand and are SUPER sharp. I would recommend these to any crafter, office personnel, or anyone that needs a great pair of scissors! They are simply amazing and easy to use with little effort.
UPDATE: After using for several months in my office on sticky shipping labels, and products the blades are beginning to get sticky residue on them and are sticking together. They are still sharp after daily use which is a plus but I purchased for the nonstick factor which is wearing off!!
Another update: After several months use cutting Avery labels in my office the scissors are officially trash. They are no longer nonstick, even after cleaning them and dull. Useless and garbage! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Graceful Craft Knife and Another Complimenting Recommendation. I purchased 2 of these. One for my parents home and one for mine. After giving one to my mom, I later learned my dad hadn't seen it and wanted his own, lol. Needless to say, I'll be ordering a 3rd for myself.
I think this is a great tool! Not only for those with tremors, like in my family, but also just for the ease of use that this provides... It allows for easily cutting in tight spaces and allows swift, graceful cuts when needed to cut a long straight line, easily. The grip provides excellent control and is well made.
If you like this product, I think you may also appreciate this one (see my review here):
http://www.amazon.com/review/RRJGH5ALLIVDI/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Very happy with this purchase. Smile. Hope this is helpful! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Among the Best I have Used, Likely to Last Decades of Heavy Use. I remember growing up and having a pair of very heavy duty scissors that had been passed down for generations. You know, the kind great, great, grandma used. There was a certain heavu duty quality feel to them and they were indestructible and they were used for everything. These are those scissors; just with more options.
The scissors come packaged in a blister pack. Do not let that deceive you as to the quality. After opening the package, I immediately felt the quality materials and construction of the scissors. The scissors are substantial. I immediately used the scissors on the package it came in and I shredded that package effortlessly in seconds. I then moved onto light gauge sheet metal, old hard plastic rewards cards, stacks of paper, and even coaxial cable. The slight curve in the blades seem to provide additional leverage when compared to straight blade scissors. The serrated blades also grip what you are cutting so when dealing with large objects, you are less likely to encounter a slip.
These scissors also include the ability to pop bottle caps, crack nuts, strip wires. The design is also very good, providing a comforable rubebrized grip that will fit any hand. I will note the blades are very sharp and children should not use the scissors without adult supervision.
A sample was provided for an honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for beginners and good for its price. The nippers are in good enough shape, it's what you'd expect with the price. It works for what it's meant to do and if you're a beginner and don't know what you'll need to start making models, this is the perfect tool for you. The blue little mat is small, about the size of two cigarette cartons or just a little smaller than a mousepad. But the quality is top notch, you can scratch it with the hobby knife it comes with and won't even leave much of a mark. The knives are very sharp, it comes with a couple extra as well so that is a plus! the file is metal so you might not want to use it on plastic unless you have a buffer as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's performance was as perfect as I could possibly expect when you factor in . This glue is the exception to the rule! It's performance was as perfect as I could possibly expect when you factor in possible human error! (To err is human after all,) I have tried several types of glue that said that they bonded glass, fabric, leather, wood, metal and plastic but apparently not to each other--after I used them unsuccessfully . They might have bonded same materials but that wasn't the point. This glue, thank GOD is the closest to perfect that I've found for gluing rhinestones to fabric and having them make it through the washer and dryer as unscathed as possible.
I can't tell you how many times I've spent hours gluing flat back PLAIN (not hot fix) rhinestones to something that promised it was a permanent bond, and I then spent some frustrating time getting the rhinestones out of the bottom of a washer after washing normally and retrieving more from the dryer after the formerly glitzed up garment took a spin in dry heat. BTW, the best way to vacuum them up for any occasion (and I've had a lot of experience with that) even after a spill in your craft area is to cut off about a foot of the bottom of panty hose, attach it firmly over the end of a vacuum preferably with duct tape--I am never without my roll of duct tape even at work-- making sure that the sock end goes into the hose when the vacuum is turned on about 4 to 5 inches, and turn it on. This trick works with all kinds of things including spilled pins. This will suck them all up and catch them in the sock without having to dig them out of the central vacuum canister in the garage or having to empty the dust catcher to sort them from the crud in a regular vacuum. Also, to get them out of the dryer's lint collector area, you'll have to put the panty hose on the hose end and then anchor it in place with the vacuum's crevice tool--works great on my maytag.
After about 4 or five horrible failures with Fabric Tac which Craft Warehouse practically guaranteed would do the job, E6000, Lock Tite multiple use glue, Quick grab, 827 or something like that and a couple others, I happened on this stuff. It worked better than anything else. Just make sure the dab or line you put on the fabric will come out around the edges of the rhinestone. If even a teensy edge is uncovered, it might come off. It works best if all edges are anchored down. Put something--like a sheet of teflon, baking parchment or a silicone oven liner inside of the garment to make sure the glue doesn't soak through and glue the back to the front! Leave that in there during the entire drying process.
Also, DO NOT turn the garment inside out to wash it. Even after this glue is cured, it will become sticky in the washer (and will turn a bit white when wet)and it will stick to itself bothin the washer and dryer. However, when I pulled it apart after each step, the stones stayed in place. I also would recommend putting any glitzed and glued or hot-fixed garment into a lingerie bag when in both the washer and dryer. Just leave the gemmed side turned outward. I even rolled it around a couple of hand towels. Then if any stones happen to fall off you can easily retrieve them without a sock, a vacuum and duct tape.
I paid special attention to the directions. Let your garment "cure" for at least the 24 hours. 48 is even better. You might even consider putting it in a food dehydrator to really get it bone dry for 8 hours or more.. I rolled mine up loosely around a hand towel making sure the stones were OUTSIDE so the glue couldn't stick to itself when wet in the washer or hot in the dryer and placed it in a lingerie bag-- with small enough holes so even the smallest rhinestone couldn't escape.
When I removed it from the lingerie bag, only about 4 of the several hundred had fallen off, which I quickly replaced making sure that the glue completely squeeched out around the outside edge of the stone. No problem whatsoever after that. I do not blame the glue for the lost stones as I may not have put enough glue on them to anchor them properly. Considering that my last experience with glue of another brand was that the garment was almost devoid of stones after washing and drying, this was a VAST improvement and darn near perfect for my purpose. I was gluing them to a t-shirt by the way, so make sure that the shirt is washed a couple times to remove the fixative, and also I would Iron the area that will be decorated just to make sure that the fabric is flat and do not use a stabilizer spray or starch before working with the ironed garment, This glue is the closest to perfect that I've found and I've got an arsenal of glues that make the same claim of permanently bonding rhinestones to fabric and don't deliver! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The bat was easy enough to push onto the wheel head for the . I received these last week, have used them a few times and I am very impressed by the ease of swapping out the plates inside the bat. The bat was easy enough to push onto the wheel head for the first time and although I was initially worried about removing each plate to swap, I found that one of my throwing tools with a wooden handle fits perfectly into the hole and I am able to pop them out pretty easily. Because the wheel bat pins are under the bat and not on the throwing side, I don't worry about my fist hitting the pin while throwing. Having six plates is so nice. I don't need to rush to wire off my work, risking distortion. They claim you can keep it on the plate and not wire off at all, but I haven't waited that long yet. The only complaint I have is that I want to order six more plates right now but they are out. I have already become too lazy to go back to my other bats. It's also far more economical than the other types of bats and as long as they keep selling them I will buy more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just what I needed. We have a flock of chickens and our egg production was getting ahead of our egg useage. I wanted to freeze some eggs to use later. The instructions I had called for putting the egg mixture into an ice cube tray. That didn't work so well.
I wasn't sure this pan would work the way I wanted, but it did just what I needed it to. Each cup holds one single egg. Cracked an egg into each cup, mixed everything in the pan, popped into the freezer and voila..individually frozen whole egg for use this winter when supplies run low.
I washed the pan in the dishwasher last night and it came out looking like new. I may have to have another one.
Just remember, when using silicone bakeware, always rest it on a cookie sheet or pan so that it has support. Storage is never a problem with silicone pans, just roll them up, secure with a rubber band and store in a drawer. They will always pop right back into shape when unrolled. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I'll buy more when I run out. This rice paper works great on my Bother Laser Printer. Although its says rice paper, these are not edible. I did try to eat a small piece and it is like chewing regular college ruled paper. Edible rice paper melts in your mouth.
I did not buy them for eating purposes, so no problem. They are quite thick, like regular paper. I have not used them with an ink jet printer.
The texts are very sharp when used with a laser printer. I use rice paper, because they turn clear when appiled with resin or clear epoxy on wood.
I will buy more when I run out.
One more thing, I had to trim the length and width to fit inside my printer paper tray.. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
these are just as good. In a nutshell. I own a lot of scissors (probably close to 40 of varying brand, type and value). Compared to others currently available in this price range, these are just as good.
In a nutshell, these are a decent pair of crafting/paper scissors. They are miles above any 1 buck or less pair, but they aren't going to shine in all areas. For fabric shears at a value, go for fiskars. For plastic and package cutting, I love my Wiss utility shears.
I don't have large hands (5'2 female) and I can fit three fingers (pinkie to middle) in these and the few name brands listed below. The only thing that varies is how snug the fit is.
The large hole on these is just a tad smaller than the Scotch precision 8" red/dark grey scissors.
The hole on these is bigger than that on either the Scotch multipurpose red/light grey or the Westcott straight titanium grey/yellow (these being the smallest).
Of all the aforementioned, the Amazon scissors are the only ones with a double beveled blade.
I was able to cut through a brochure roughly 8 pages thick with no problem using all the above brands.
I was also able to cut through some knit fabric with ease (though one should definitely not mix mediums. Use for paper OR fabric, but not both).
Basically, they all cut virtually the same. Blade lengths and shapes are different, as are the handles, so those are probably the only notable differences you could use to steer your decision on which to buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a nice set of paper washi tape rolls. This is a nice set of paper washi tape rolls. The colors are fairly nice and the adhesive quality seems to be pretty good. In general I think they will be a nice addition to my arsenal of card and scrap booking embellishments. What I don't like is the color selection they sent. It is not as pictured with a rainbow of soft pastels. Mine are mostly dark colors with several duplicates. Unfortunately I did no read the fine print in the item description which says colors are at their random choice. If color doesn't matter these would be fine. If it does matter don't order. Overall they are a fair value but because if the random color I am not happy with my purchase.
*a discount was received for an honest and unbiased review if this product. I hope my opinion helps you in your product selection. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very nice product. I recently purchased this yarn ball winder to wind balls of yarn such as Vanna's Choice skein-type and it works great for that. I don't use a swift as the yarn is skeins not hanks, and I can start and stop as I please with no problem. It winds a nice tight ball - not too tight. I had it working within minutes of removing it from the box. I put the yarn skein in a large bowl. The ball winder clamped to my dining table easily and is very stable.
I want to wind skeins into cakes because I am tired of of skeins of yarn rolling around and under the sofa as I am crocheting and knitting. I think it will be easier to store yarn in cakes, and they will take up less room. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
e received it the other day and love it. We received it the other day and love it!! My 4 year old loves having her
face painted so this was perfect because now we can do it at home any time
we want to. Its a fun activity and so much cheaper than paying for it at
the fair or open markets. I like that it is very easy to remove and glides
on easily. The makeup applicators weren't the best though, the tips kept
coming off of the little stick ones, but the brush worked well. I ended up
using some of my own brushes with it too. I think it would be great if it
came with a little booklet or guide for some basic face painting ideas or
tips, that would be helpful and appreciated! But otherwise, great quality
face paints for the price. I would recommend this to others and also buy
again when we use up our kit! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leaf shaped papery "tear away notes. First of all, these ship from China so expect them to take a couple weeks to arrive. Second, for less than $4 don't expect anything. The leaves don't look even remotely realistic (even from a distance) and the mix does not contain different colors - only one.
I bought these with the thought of using them as props in a photo but they don't look real enough. The description is useless and doesn't give an idea of what the product actually is. Had I known these would be basically tear away pieces of paper on a pad I wouldn't have bothered. They're all the same shape, size, color, and pattern. If you just want something that looks remotely like leaves and will be thrown out or trashed then go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall, I love it. I got this after a terrible experience with the Martha Stewart large circle cutter. (I only paid $12 for that, and I wish I could get my money back!!! It's very poorly designed!) Anyway this new cutter works very well. Only a couple comments: the measurements on the clear disk don't seem accurate, as far as the size of circle that it actually cuts, so beware of that. Also, the knob that holds the blade doesn't move effortlessly, as I had hoped. But, you don't have to twist your wrist around, since the knob turns as the clear disk turns. Overall, it works very well. If they made one that could do larger circles, I would definitely buy it!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but after being this disappointed I had to let people know the truth. I never write reviews, but after being this disappointed I had to let people know the truth. I was so excited when I purchased this, I went around the house fixing coffee mugs, my son's plastic broken toys, Christmas decorations and I even broke a few things just for the heck of it. I used it on 13 items...and not one... yes....not one held. Most fell apart immediately, the coffee mug held together until I put coffee in it the next day lol. This stuff is a total joke. I know there are some that said it worked....but I have problems believing those. Please....don't waste your money! This is a total scam! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Where's my Stuff. I ordered this set of scissors because my boyfriend does not like to pay money to get his hair cut. I thought $10 was a pretty good price for both of these scissors. I received the box, opened it up and I came to realize that only the regular trimming scissors were in the box, not the thinning ones. To add to that, they were in the sleeve that said 'THINNING SCISSORS.' I then rushed to called amazon and they offered me a refund and to return the package with everything in it. Personally, I would not order from this company. I do not know who packaged the scissors but they must be blind and cannot read. I went ahead and ordered a little bit more expensive scissors, hoping that would account for actually getting what I ordered. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like these but they will not honor their warranty and its a waste of allot of time to try to use it . Cut very well ..just wonderful on fabric as well as opening packages and working on craft projects. I would recommend very pleased bought as daily deal .
Mine broke they were reluctant to honor the warranty but said they would then never did . Not worth the bother plenty of others to choose from . They were very comfortable on the hand but broke where they were drilled for the pivot point . The steel just split on the blade and they came apart . The price here was half retail so I can't complain to much but wasnt' happy so I took two stars off my original review . Takes allot of time to go through the warranty process . | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good value, fun and creative way to enjoy your Im projects. Primary colors, plus black mean you can color your InstaMorph pretty much any shade you could wish for. Believe them when they say, a little bit of this stuff goes a very, very, very long way. I used an exacto to chip pieces off of the tiny pellets and added them bit by bit to the mixture. Start with less coloring and add to the mix to adjust the tone and depth of your color. The black is a true black, not a red or blue black.
It takes a while to work it into your plastic evenly. You have to kind of massage it through your sample, like mixing a dye through a heavy dough. I guess the upside of this is you could probably do some cool, tie-dye looking things if you wanted.
When I wanted to make several items of the same hue for my kayaks, I started by making a darker color brick that I could then take pieces off of and mix with the Im pellets. Worked like a dream.
It's certainly a good value, as you could color several pounds of Im with these packets. It's more than I plan to ever use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works great & Images are clear. Works great for what I need - transferring vinyl cut on my Silhouette onto coffee mugs. I thought that seeing the image to be transferred was going to be an issue, but it was not - I was able to see my image clearly! (I used black, haven't tried lighter colored vinyl - but I am sure it would also be clear enough)
After reading the reviews, I thought I should just go pick up one of the those local items, but I am glad I went with this. Gave it 4 stars because of the price, can use a coupon locally and get it cheaper, but I bought it here due to convenience.
HUGE TIP: If you have never used transfer tape before, make sure to watch videos on YT and make a "test" try before starting on your project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Removable pegs, breaks easily. I was disappointed in these. I'd had the Martha Stewart set and the round ones from a different brand. I was excited to get these and did make a scarf before it turned into a mess. First, the different color and removable pegs seemed like a great idea. It would make it easy to use different pegs to remind me to change a stitch in the patterns. Unfortunately, many pegs fell out no matter what color. Then the longest one snapped. I thought maybe I could combine bars like in the Martha Stewart one, but it couldn't be done. The connection bar between the two large bars doesn't make sense either. One end has three holes, but the other only two. This made it difficult to double knit. There also aren't any grooves in the peg. On other looms, there are small groves that make it easy to slip the tool up and over. Without the groves, I found it easy to drop stitches. You could do many of the same things with the round set. For example, you could make hats in the round on the smaller looms just like you can on the circle looms. This would be a good starter kit for kids because it is inexpensive compared to others, but I'm not sure if I'd recommend this brand for those who have used looms before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value, great product, great service. I received this tape today and have used it on several items already. It is an absolutely awesome product value for the money. It easily equals or surpasses like products from other manufacturers - even much more expensive ones. It can be torn without difficulty with your hands and it is extra nice not to have to reach for scissors every time you need a piece of tape. The protective covering removes easily when you pull it but stays put until you do....Just can't say enough good about this product. So very pleasantly surprised by the quality and speed of shipment and delivery. I will definitely be back for more as the need arises. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Choice. EK Success edger punches are the best edger punches around. I have 25 of their punches and 15 of their edger punches. I have only had one problem with a 2.5 inch circle punch that I had to replace because it didn't mesh. I have also had good luck with MS products . When using any other product other than those two, I seem to have a hard time getting their edge punches to let go of the paper after punching. Their corner punches seem to have actual problems punching without me putting my whole weight behind it, and I am not a small person. So, my recommendation is, if you have a choice go with EK Success. Their designs are lovely too. This one is especially pretty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Save time. This yarn winder does exactly what it's supposed to do, as long as you don't try to wind the yarn too fast. If you go too fast the yarn will get caught underneath in the gear and then you'll have a mess! I would like to see the spool/bobbin bigger or at least have the option to order a bigger one. A big skein of yarn will give you 3 or 4 balls; and they really aren't "balls" of yarn, they end up looking like the spools used in filet crochet. Nothing wrong with that. If you take your time and follow the directions, you'll be fine and your yarn will be transformed into manageable spools instead of a tangled skein...plus after the yarn is wound, I found it has saved some space as well. I did comparison shopping, Amazon was the lowest/best price I could find! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Simply Stunning. Oh, I had no idea it would be this good! This is so very simple, and has such incredibly lovely results. You absolutely cannot make a mistake. The magnets snap into place and hold firm. Everything lines up perfectly.
I recieved mine today, and opened it about a half hour ago. I have made a 6" and an 8" circle with regular 20 pound paper, and a 12" circle with tissue paper (the only thing I had that was big enough. I will need to get in some various colors of paper big enough for 9" through 12" circles.)
Anyway, the results are just awesome! I am just brimming with new ideas. I also think there are a couple more cartridges I want to get. If you get a chance, definitely get one of these. You will not regret it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
All I can say is WOW. Bee very careful when working with this stuff! Very addicting! Goes a long way. Measured out 1tsp of this and put in hot water (from coffee maker). Not sure what happens but after it melted and I formed it into the teaspoon it expanded. After it cooled I just dropped back in hot water and started all over again. Out of bag it is white, when warm enough for molding it is clear, then when cooled it is white again. It does take some practice to get the hang of it but is awesome stuff. Pretty durable also. I love the idea that you can make something and if you mess up or want to make something else, you just reheat it and go. Again, I love this stuff! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hello My Stinky Lil Friend. I bought this glue for craft items after reading great reviews and was very sorry I did. Does it stick well? Yes. Will it give you the worst migraine you have ever had no matter how well aired your work area is? HUGE YES!
This stuff smelled so terrible that not only did it make everyone in the house sick. Do yourself a favor, do not buy this glue unless you also want to buy a bio suit to keep you safe from the fumes!
UPDATE 2016: I have since I posted this review used this glue to fix a broken dresser. Yes that's right, a broken wooden dresser! I was shocked at the holding power! It is still smelly and will give you a headache faster than traffic on the New Jersey turnpike if not used in a well ventilated area, but I have to say this has become my favorite all purpose glue to fix everything from shoe soles to a dresser. So looking though my reviews I have to say my opinion of this glue has changed within the past 4 years since I first purchased it. This glue contracts and expands with heat and cold and doesn't crack and break! This is my extra tight holding stinky little friend even if he does give me a headache from time to time. Maybe I just had to give it 4 years for my love of this glue to really stick! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible Quality, Broken Pegs, Don't Waste Your Money. I began loom knitting at the beginning of 2013 and started with the Boye looms, only because I didn't know any better. Every single Boye loom I own has more than one broken peg. They are constructed of a cheap plastic, not nylon like the Knifty Knitters, AKB or Martha Stewart looms, plus the pegs are broken in a way that won't allow for repair, making them a total waste of money. For the record, they did not break as a result of misuse, overuse or rough use. In fact, some pegs broke while simply casting on yarn.
It certainly is a shame that consumers continue to be ripped off with such inferior quality products. It is my hope that they are completely taken off the market until the manufacturer can offer looms that don't fall apart when one so much as looks at them sideways. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for sewing and quilting. I am new when it comes to sewing. Ive done patch jobs in the past but recently I have ventured out and started making curtains, doorstops, etc. My husbands grandmother is is now teaching me how to quilt and it has been a very rewarding experience. I started out with a pair of shears from the local department store, then moved on to one of the rotary cutters and I struggled with clean cuts. I found these shears and decided to give them a try and it was the best decision. My grandmother and I love the feel and how sturdy they are. They makes my quilting squares much cleaner. Ive decided Im going to buy her a pair too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to apply, works as indicated by manufacturer, I have no complaints so far. In my experience, PH Neutral PVA Bookbinders Adhesive works as indicated by the manufacturer. When assembling a new book (paperback), I found it easy to apply to the book's spine, it dries up quickly, clear, and flexible. After three coats, each applied thoroughly with a 1/4 in. stencil brush at fifteen minutes intervals, pressing the book cover to the spine, and left to dry for 24 hrs., the pages held together and I had a book. I rated it four stars instead of five just in case I find something wrong, since this is my first time doing this. I'm satisfied with this product. B L Haza | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to use, hard to get out of mold. Read the instructions and you will make a good cast. Only 4 stars cause I can't seem to easily get the cast out of the mold. I made 3 castings with this amount of product. Read and re-read the instructions. Still destroyed two of the molds trying to get the product out. In my opinion the best mold to use would a mold that can be disassembled from the casting or possibly a silicone mold. . I still need to try that. Here is a picture of how much casting you can make with this 8oz product(4oz of resin, 4oz of hardener) Also note you should buy mixing cups. I used the red party cups, and plastic spoons for mixing the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Yet for Scissors. We had a sad removal service for my 25 year old Fiskars. Even though I could not estimate how many cuts the old pair made I feel certain it was a big bunch of cuts that went from paper to plastics to heavy cardboard to dog hairs and many others. The old ones were dismissed to the garage and the new ones took Center Drawer. After using them for several days they have every beneficial factor the old ones had with the exception these are Nonstick and Bent. I don't think Nonstick scissors were around in 1985. What's amazing is that nonstick is not just a fancy name. These are nonstick. The Bent portion is a must for most users. When I have a large piece of paper or cloth to cut the bent adds a positive benefit to getting 'er done. To call these just scissors is accurate but they are scissors with an attitude of cutting whatever is thrown at them and finishing the job without a snag. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nearly perfect! Love it. This kit is GREAT! It containse everything I needed to make some Christmas gifts in a couple of hours. The scents are all delicious, and I'm picky about bottled scents. Most smell like... bottled crap. These are beautiful! Very happy with this kit. The only thing missing was enough wick bars to make all 12 candles at the same time. I had to improvise and use scotch tape to hold my wicks upright since there were only enough bars for three candles. If there were 12 bars I'd call this kit PERFECT. As it is, entirely worth the money if you have an interest in learning how to make candles or looking for a complete set to bust out a few gifts. Nice! (Oh! Can you make a kit like this with holiday smells!?) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great As A Multi-functional Device...The Perfect Scissors: A Critical Review. <div id="video-block-RLEVRYJYW1034" 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/B1TFVrko9KS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/11htNCs0Z0S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I don't know if there's a "perfect" anything. But, the Perfect Scissor is a very good, multi-functional device.
This scissor can:
+ Cut meats
+ Open bottle caps
+ Crush garlic, ginger
+ Strip wire
+ Gardening tasks
Although the handle is padded, it has a hardened rubber handle.
If there's one thing that really irks me about the product is the packaging. The scissors come in that horrendous "clam shell" casing, which is both hard to open and cannot be recycled. Both Amazon and Walmart did away with this kind of packaging a long time ago because they found other economical ways to package small items. In the video, you'll see how difficult it was to cut open this package.
*** Demo ***
In the demo clip, you'll see how the scissor works on cutting a rotisserie chicken.
It's a good multi-functional scissor, but it wasn't as sharp in cutting the rotisserie as a good pair of kitchen shears I bought at Ross.
But, I like the fact that if I wanted it for a variety of tasks and not just a dedicated kitchen shear, it can definitely do the job. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great color but wick was useless, just burned itself out. Will get a melting spoon. The wax itself is a great color when melted. Really liked it. I only have this one kind of sealing wax, so I can't compare it to others.
The reason I took 2 stars off is really because of the wick. It was fairly useless once it burned enough to get to the wax. Once it gets to the wax, it just slowly goes out, while melting almost no wax. I tried using a lighter and melting enough wax off to get more wick, and the same thing happened as soon as I tried to use the wick again. I tried many different angles and just couldn't get it to stay hot enough to melt, and not go out.
That kind of makes it not so useful. I'm going to end up cutting it into chunks to melt in a spoon and just pull the wick out (altho I was once able to get a chunk cut and then slide it off the wick before melting. Strong scissors ;). Using a lighter straight on the wax isn't a great solution, because you get black soot mixed in that makes the wax unattractive.
So 3 stars for the wax color and -2 stars for the useless wick and having to buy a melting spoon to use it.
Any questions, feel free to comment or email. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love it. I bought this while I was in Iraq for the third time and I used it to keep a journal and write my thoughts in. I absolutely love it. Great quality with an awesome price. I would write some of my complaints about it, but I have none.
Update- I have had this journal now for about 3 years and I still use it. It has held up under some terrible conditions and the leather is still as nice and soft as the day I got it. The paper is good quality and the binding is holding up far better than I had expected. Overall I would buy this journal again a 100 times.
UPDATE 8oct2013-
I still to this day use this. I love it and it seems to only look and feel better as it ages. The binding is still holding like on day one! That was my main worry. What happens if the binding breaks? Well, I haven't had to worry about that at all. Mind you, this is not a "shelf journal". This has been shoved into cargo pockets, stuffed into over-packed bags, been on multiple camping trips, taken across the world and back AND has completed a tour in Iraq. This thing is the real deal. If you want a journal that not only looks tough and rugged but can actually stand up to the part and fit in a pocket, this is the one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The BEST shoe stretching liquid... it really works, with no damage to fine leathers. I have used this product for many years, and so did my mother before me. It stretches leather shoes out to give you a perfect fit. I have used it on heavy, thick leather boots, and on fine, dainty, Italian leather heels. It works great on both and everything in between. Can be used with wooden shoe stretchers, but I find the best method is to squirt the liquid into the inside of the shoe in the area needing stretching, then put the damp shoes on and wear them around the house for a bit until they have stretched out in exactly the places you need. One bottle will last you for years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not sharp at all. I purchased this set mainly for the small detail scissors. I had been using children's school scissors to cut yarn for pompoms and wanted something sharper. Turns out these weren't any sharper and they bent (went back into place, not permanent) while I was cutting. I wasn't putting a ton of pressure on them, so I was quite unhappy with the fact that they aren't very sturdy. If they had been sharper, that bit of pressure would have been unnecessary.
I then went to use the larger scissors to trim the yarn into a better ball. They aren't sharp at all and chewed the yarn. I ended up using my regular, all-purpose scissors for this job.
When the cheap scissors you've been using for years to cut paper, open packages, etc., are sharper than new scissors, that's a problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Happy Hot pack. This is great and I love the velcro belt. I've used similar types but have found this one the best! (Other than a electric moist pad.) I've had multiple back surgeries and of course, chronic back issues. I've had this a couple weeks now and have used it in many situations. Heat before I go swimming is a biggy for loosening up those tightened muscles. I wrap this on, hop on my bike, ride to pool, remove pad, take my swim and it is still hot for the ride back! Perfect! Doesn't take long to boil to reset but the cooling does take a while. But plenty of time to use it again in the evening prior bedtime. Can't beat the price either. Well worth my $$$ so far! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Used, hard to open. I ordered eight packages of these scissors. Of the three I have inspected, all three seem to be used. Handles are all scratched and feel grimy, some blades are scratched or rusted and just dirty. I agree with other reviewers that these do not seem to be Fiskars quality. I have always been happy with other Fiskars scissors I have owned through the years. However, these are not easy to open and are not comfortable to hold in my hand (right handed). These were supposed to be part of a gift, so it really bothers me to purchase something new and have it show up looking used. The attached pictures are straight out of one of the bags. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would not recommend this set to someone who would like to try . I would not recommend this set to someone who would like to try wood carving for the first time. I bought these as well as a Flex Cut set to use in a Woodcarving class. This set was very visible poorly made. The edges of most of the blades were sloppy and not straight at all. This kit also comes with a grinding stone, which you should not use on them because it will ruin them. I bought a Slip Strop http://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-Tool-PW12-SlipStrop-Polish/dp/B000ZRT75M/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1433298186&sr=1-1&keywords=Flex+Cut for my Flex Cut set, and used it on this Yasutomo set and they sharpened nicely and were actually functional for once in their poor existence. The handles of these tools are pretty badly designed and caused my hands to cramp after just a few minutes of using them because they have no real grip to them, they are too long, and they are awkward to hold and get a good angle to carve with. I used these tools because they weren't terrible and they actually carved into the MDF particle board I was using them on pretty easily after I sharpened them with my Slip Strop. If you can afford it I would suggest that you buy yourself some nice Flex Cut http://www.amazon.com/FLEXCUT-Carving-Kit-11-Piece/dp/B000ZUBE1Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1433298186&sr=1-2&keywords=Flex+Cut ,or Power Grip Tools http://www.amazon.com/Power-Carving-Tools-Seven-Piece/dp/B0037MI3K2. They are worth it if you enjoy carving things and making woodcuts for printmaking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Card Embosser. Our company was looking for a way to issue it's own gift cards. We already had the mag cards printed with our logo but we would have had to write the customer's information on the card by hand which just doesn't look professional at all. Then I found this embosser and our problem was solved. It does a great job and makes our gift cards look very neat and professional. It is manual so you have to do it one card at a time but for small runs this shouldn't be a problem. If you are doing a run too big for this unit you would need to send it out anyway. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone wanting to generate professional looking cards. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent for So Much More Than Just Favors. Exactly what I was looking for! Perfect Size, Really Nicely Made, and a Great Price! Such a time saver and finished look for me! I own an online antique shop and specialize in vintage shaving items. Everything I send out to buyer I like to have nicely wrapped and always include a thank you which is attached with twine. They look very nice, but I also wrap the item (I really only deal with smalls) in a sheet of bubble wrap and tape it. This to me, makes it look less finished and ruins the presentation slightly but is necessary to keep anything from being damage in the mail.
These go a long way to solving the problem ~ instead of bubble wrap and tape I am using these to tie the bubble wrap around the item. First thing my buyer will see is, "thank you". I love it! They are a perfect size ~ maybe a half dollar. I have a picture next to a basic matchbook because I didn't have a half dollar. They are a nice card stock. It isn't just flimsy paper, they have nice weight. The twine is included which is an excellent bonus because it is a time consuming project to cut all that twine. It is also a fine twine ~ not heavy with a thousand little "hairs" hanging off so it looks polished and finished.
These would be perfect for a business or to finish off favors for a function ~ the brown card stock and twine give them a rustic feeling but because they are so neutral they would honestly be a great choice for any function or color scheme. They will DEFINITELY save time and energy and honestly money. Til you purchase all the supplies and would sit and make these ~ these are so nice it is really no brainer! I will be continuing to purchase these as I run out - so nice I am proud to include them with my items and so cost effective they will save me SO much time! Perfect!
Can't speak for anyone else, but I try to take my reviews seriously ~ I know how much I count on them when I am buying, especially online! I received this product at a discount for my honest and accurate review, but I am not obligated to leave a positive review, nor do I receive any incentives or monetary compensation to do so. My goal is to help buyers understand aspects of an item I would like to know before purchase. I am not affiliated with any company and am a normal consumer just like you. I pick items to review that I would normally want to purchase. (I don't do reviews for things I would already deem to be junk). I would never write a review for a product that is anything but my personal opinion and I have already purchased the product, nothing changes for me based on my review, but hopefully the time I put into writing can help someone out. Please feel free to ask me a question about any of the products I've reviewed; I am happy to help if I can! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is Some Sticky Stuff. I needed to attach bug netting to a window frame in a camping trailer. After experimenting with hooks that left gaps the bugs could fly through, I tried Velcro. I wasn't sure the Velcro that comes with a sticky back would hold up to being pulled off the window frame repeatedly, so I went with plain Velcro held in place with glue. I chose this glue based on other reviews.
Fabri-Tac is very messy to work with, but it does the job. On a recent camping trip, we treated the bug netting with due care, but we were able to attach and detach the bug netting as needed. I'm ordering more for the bug netting on several other windows and a bug curtain that hangs in a doorway. I stapled the "hook" side of the Velcro to the window frame after the glue dried, but I don't expect to need to reinforce the "loop" side by sewing it to the fabric.
This product is like a hybrid of rubber cement and airplane glue. Put a sheet of plastic on your work space, and open a window to get rid of the fumes. When each piece of your work has set up for a few minutes, pick it up from the plastic sheeting so it doesn't become attached. Be prepared to get glue on your fingers. You can choose between peeling it off after it's dry, or sort of getting rid of it with nail polish remover. If using a light fabric like bug netting, you may see dried glue through the fabric.
I wouldn't be willing to spend 30 years using this product in a job as a glue application technician in a bug netting factory, but it's worth the minor complaints for this small job. It's doing the job very well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First belly cast (and baby. Being my first baby, I found this was a very fun and bonding thing to do with my husband. The casting process was very easy. The kit itself does include everything you need to make a cast although I did not find it to be sturdy enough when we were done. I did have some plaster on hand from other art projects which we used to reinforce the cast from the inside as well as a bit on the outside. I will also recommend buying some sandpaper to smooth out the cast once it has dried and set, as the sanding piece included in the kit does a so-so job. Overall I give this a thumbs up and would say its a priceless keepsake to have! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the quality of the paper is superior!! You get gift bags. This package of tissue paper is surely high quality!!! The colors are vibrant, the quality of the paper is superior!! You get gift bags, and directions for making flowers. The paper is sturdy, does not rip or tear if using for wrapping,or using for crafts. I would highly recommend this product. It can be used for gift wrapping, in gift bags to add pizzazz, or for many crafts, and is durable and bright. 100 sheets of this quality, goes a long way. You could even give it as a gift, that's how nice it is and the packaging is impressive.!!!!!! ClassyStylez has a good reputation and this product proves once again, if you want a great product, and want to be a very satisfied customer, ClassyStylez is the way to go..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This must be the reason florists bouquets always look better than mine after a few days. Holy cow - how have I never heard about this stuff before!? .....probably because I'm not a professional florist. This stuff is FANTASTIC! I brought home a bunch of flowers from the grocery store, cut the stems and dipped a few flowers in Quick Dip and left a few undipped before putting them in water.....then waited five days. There was a marked difference between the two sets of flowers! The dipped ones were still bright and standing proud, while the undipped flowers were looking guilty, like they had done something wrong, heads hung down. FINALLY I understand why florists bouquets look pretty so much longer than the ones I put together myself! Love this stuff - will use it every time from now on - I actually put it in the cabinet with all of my vases so I won't forget! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I had this punch at work, and had to . I had this punch at work, and had to keep retrieving it from others who stole it from me. Only problem it was mine was aged, rusting and worn out. I looked up the model number on Amazon and found a replacement. Unfortunately it is not the same quality as my other 20 year old one. It is difficult to get the paper guides to stay in place. The biggest problem is the hole punch tray. It is plastic and fills quickly and seems to pop off when gets just a stack of holes. I punch many papers at once and all the other office punches get stuck in the down position and I can't pull the papers back out. This punch allows me to pull the handle back up. If you need a 5 hole punch that you can manually pull to unstick then buy this one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, but more work than would be expected. Bought a few sets about a 2 years ago. For what I got, can't complain. Used for landscaping and a walkway.
This is a much cheaper option than buying real stone. Cost avg about .40 cents each to make. They look great (once you figure it out) and have had many compliments.
The reality:
I bought 4 sets which was enough to use 2 bags of concrete. 2 bags takes about 3.5 hours between setup/cleanup(~45mins) and pouring. Needed about 40 bags, so this took forever. It took some trial an error to make them look right. It's a bit of a workout mixing/pouring. A cheap mixing table is needed, I used a drill attached to a wood table with an offset weight.
Hints:
I wanted a variety of color and used tile grout for color. Heavily sprinkle it into the mold before putting in the concrete. Used about 3 colors for contrast.
Added white limestone to lighten up the grey color. Personally added ~4 drinking cups full per bag.
Leaving in the mold for about 3 days made them stronger.
Adding some small rebar on larger pieces helps.
Making the concrete a little extra wet helps make the surface smoother.
Spraying with concrete sealer helps keep the colors longer.
Knockoff spray pam works great as a release agent and a single can does about 50 molds. Just spray the sides.
Everyone will naturally want to step on these. Probably lost 2 bags from people walking on before they were set. Didn't matter where I put them, people gravitated towards them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
better prices else where but a great product. I got these clearly to use as crafts.
I bought them without much research on the prices of match sticks outside of amazon
I have prime so i knew it would come in two days.
unfortunately after a visit to the craft store I noticed a pack of more is even cheaper than these, so pricing no so great. (hence 4 stars)
I have not really used match sticks to craft before and these worked very well. ( i used them as table legs and such for tiny furniture)
I have to cut them, which worked out fine (besides having to wrangle them when they flew across the room)
I also painted them and had no issues.
they were all symmetrical (maybe one or two were not but it happens) and un like the popsicle sticks they didn't frey or splinter when I cut them so i was very pleased with these.
I got woodies Popsicle sticks which i was not a fan of but the match sticks were amazing and exactly what I needed.
they cut well, hot glued together well and worked perfectly.
for those interested i made tables and book shelves and books for Dungeons and Dragons with them along with popsicle sticks.
all in all a good buy for an okay price if you don't feel like going to a craft store or don't have one around these are a good price for what they are. but I would look else where if you are worried about price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for art projects. Great for art crafts!
I ordered this set of FUNLAVIE (20mm) 50 Pairs of Round Wiggly Eyes with Self-Adhesive to have on hand for art projects with the kids. Super fast shipping as always, thank you Amazon! Came exactly as advertised.
This set comes with 100 pieces wiggly eyes. (50 pair) My nine-year-old makes a ton of art projects, so I thought I would have these on hand for her to have. This is a larger size as you can see from the picture with the wine glass. They are self adhesive, so they are easy to use. We get really creative around here and stick them on all kinds of things like cups, cell phones, wine bottles, etc. At Christmas time, I like to take a 6 pack of beer and dress the beer as reindeer. I put wiggly eyes on them and antlers made out of pipe cleaners and a red small pom pom nose. Super cute favorite homemade gift! (You would need a smaller size than 20mm for the reindeer bottles)
My only complaint is I wish it came in a bag that was resealable and some of the stickers are a little tricky to peel off. I've had other sets that are a little tricky to peel off as well, so that is typically expected. Other than that, they look great and work great. You could probably find these at the dollar store, if you're looking for a smaller size. But this is not a bad value for this 20 mm size delivered to your door.
As a blogger, companies sometimes provide me with samples of their products at a free/discounted rate, and provided me with this , review and give my opinion of their product. I received this set of FUNLAVIE (20mm) 50 Pairs of Round Wiggly Eyes with Self-Adhesive at a discounted/free rate in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. I reply on accurate reviews to help me gather information about a product to help me decide if I want to purchase a product. I was not paid for this review, nor was it suggested in anyway for me to leave a 5 star review. I don't always leave 5 stars reviews, as you can see if you click on my profile and search my reviews. I assure you this review is 100 % my own honest opinion to give you the same courtesy. I would be more than happy to answer any questions that you might have if you are thinking about purchasing this product. If you have found my review helpful, please click on the "yes" button below. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You Can't Have Too Many Looms. I now have 3 of these 22" long looms, and will probably get a couple more before too long. I have a small business that I make scarves and other knit goods for along with a lot of things for my family, and these make it so easy to switch between projects with no down time. It's nice to be able to go to one project and work for a while, then pick up another when one gets too tedious. The hardest part seems to be- for me- to remember what stitch I am doing on which project!
I have two different afghans going on 2 of my looms, and my third is currently empty. I have all the long loom sizes, but seem to use the 22" ones more. All the Provo Craft knitters are fabulous products, and even if you have no talent for needle knitting- I'm one of those- you can make virtually the same things on these. A must have for anyone! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it does work and it does look like a chest. Well, it does work and it does look like a chest, but the quality is awful. I didn't expect too much from these sorts of things because of their price point but I at least expect some sort of symmetry. On side is 7.3 cm tall and the other is 7.8, the rear of the bottom of the box part of the chest is 4.0 cm while the front is 4.5cm, giving it an upward slope. On side of the lid is 3.5 cm and the other is 3.1cm. Aside from those none of the cuts are straight, the box is wavy all over. All this adds up to something that is immediately visibly messed up. The point of this was to be decorative storage but it looks like I made it in high school shop class out of spare parts. Screws are sideways and of varying depths, hinges and lock aren't level, although you'd be hard pressed to tell given the whole thing is tilted so badly. Honestly I wish I had gone to a local store and bought the same thing for the same price but it would actually be level and symmetrical. I hope this was just a defected one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love It and Hate It. I love the 'idea' of this punch but at times it is difficult to use. I've recently bought another punch pattern and for some reason, the larger of a circle you make the pattern comes out different and doesn't line up correctly. Also, when you press down to make your punch if you don't line it up right you will dull the metal and it will not cut neatly with future punches. I bought the other punch pattern at a craft store and I was able to exchange it due to the dulling of the metal (I've only had it for 2 days). This product gives me a headache when I use it but at the same time, I love it. I love the idea and I love the end product......just don't look too closely at; you'll then see where the metal doesn't cut it smoothly and it looks like there are 'fuzzies' everywhere. If you have used this, then you will know what I am talking about. I gave it a nice 4 star only because I love the whole idea of it. If the end result of the punch looked horrible, I would then give it a 1 star. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice looking small book. The book I got today is somewhat different than the one pictured. Mine is a lighter brown color. More of a tan color, or if you have seen a mans' tan brown leather wallet, about that color. It smells some of a leather scent. When I was young, I had those leather Tandy project kits,and it has that smell, but fainter. The pages are a vanilla color and look handmade. You can write in pen or ink. I don't think you can erase very heavily on these pages without starting to dig into the paper so be advised of that. The picture on the front does have a tree, but smaller than the one pictured, and has other markings like scroll work around the tree. The pages are lace stitched to the spine in five sets of 16 pages for a total of 80 pages, but if you count the front and back of each page, that would make a total of 160 pages. The book is 5x7 inches. The leather strap that holds the book closed is very long and thin, and you have to wrap it around a couple of times around the book then tuck in and over to cinch it together,. The book looks nice. The tree and designs on the covers are stamped. The inside of both covers aren't too pretty to look at and I am going to pick out a Middle Ages looking fabric, cut it to fit the inside covers and fabric glue it to it. I think it will put my thumbprint on it to make it my book and make the inside covers look better. I also didn't like the sharp straight book edges in the front so I took some scissors and gently cut the ends to form slightly rounded edges and to me, looks so much better. I like this book and even though it doesn't look exactly like the one pictured, I am pleased with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Squeaky but effective. <div id="video-block-R2KJU6N58F9NW5" 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/91CiGsjv--S.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2B4rk5G8jS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> It's squeaky but it works! This has been a lifesaver, especially for those yarn skeins that refuse to be pulled from the center. This creates such pretty yarn cakes that I actually find it fun and look forward to cranking them out. Plus, the uniform size of these cakes makes for easy organization and storage. The only downside is if you get a tangle or tightness in the feeder yarn, it can feel like the crank handle might break if you push too hard. So far so good though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The case is just fine, but I would NOT recommend the regular dot . The entire reason I bought this was to get the outside case. I normally use the Ad Tech repositionable dot glue runner refills, but you need a case to put them in. My original one finally bit the dust, so I ordered this just to get the case. Of course, I went ahead & used the dot glue runner that was in it, but it was awful. It was gooey & gummy & I finally had to just throw it away because it was all stuck onto itself & wouldn't turn. I had only used about 10% of it. The case is just fine, but I would NOT recommend the regular dot glue runner inside. I've had very little trouble with the Ad Tech repositionable refills over the years, so would highly recommend them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as advertised. Did not work! First sheet went through the HP Laserjet Pro 400, came out looking good. When adjusting the decal (before removing it from the backing) for size and position a penny-sized piece of printing fell off the decal. Reprinted the decal after running 5 copies on plain paper to ensure the fuser was fully warm, placed the decal between two 3mm sheets of Tekta and fused per instruction. Resulted in a black Rorschach blotch sealed in glass; interesting but not the desired Happy Birthday greeting. Since fusing inside didn't work I tried surface fusing, again per instruction. After the 14 hour kiln ride I wound up with a slight dusting of ash on the plate. All in all, 30 hours of kiln time and $3.00 per sheet of decal paper and nothing to show for it. Very disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent, reds do not burn out even at Cone 9/10 (high-fire stoneware or porcelain) if used correctly. Of the four Amaco Semi-moist underglaze kits, this is the one to get if you want reds or want to fire at high temps. Be aware that, as written in the instructions, the colors are not food-safe unless covered with a stable, nontoxic clear glaze. Also, I found that painting on bare clay and then bisque-firing turned the reds brownish. Better to paint the reds on a white glaze before final firing or cover with a clear glaze.
With these provisos, this kit is great for teen or adult ceramics classes or for playing with your own pieces, though if you plan to do a lot of that you would be better off buying the pigments from ceramics companies and mixing your own colors or buying prepared liquid underglaze so in larger quantities. But these kits are very easy and convenient to use, no question. Another possibility is to buy the kit and then get refills for the individual pans of colors from the manufacturer. No need to repeat-buy the whole kit.
Again, be aware that these colors are not safe until fired under a sealing glaze. I would not use them in a children's class. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dritz Fray Check -- Hooray. I used this for making fabric flowers. It dries slightly stiff (very slightly) and worked great to help turn under the seams. I found that I was using a wider application of it when making yo-yos and a skinnier application when doing other things. (Really you only need to cover the first two threads.) Most fabrics dry nearly invisible to my eyes. It dries fast and was hard to tell where I had already been, so mark your starting point. One batik fabric left an obvious stain but it was turned under anyway. After spending an hour removing the frayed tangle from washing new material I will use this BEFORE I wash my next load of fabric. Dries quick and smells nice. I hope this never goes off the market. I recommend this to everyone. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The instructions are easy to follow and the product is easy to apply. I was sceptical in claims by this tear mender but it does exactly what it's supposed to do. The leather tear repaired with this product was almost a 1/2 inch 'V' but it did what it claimed and mended the tear completely. The instructions are easy to follow and the product is easy to apply.
Please set your expectations that the tear will not be completely removed, there will still be a slight seam where the original tear was similar to what it would look like if the repair was done with a patch or sewn. It will, however prevent further damage and saved me from having to completely discard the furniture piece.
Give it a try, the cost is nominal compared to other repairs. For me it worked and an added plus was that it is made in the USA and that in itself is worth the small cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty, but. I've found these folders to be hit or miss. The designs in this geometric set come out crisp, however, some of the other designs produce less detailed embossing or crimp so tightly that the paper breaks/tears under the strain (even with misting before embossing to loosen the paper fibers).
Pros: Designs are fresh and some are nicely scaled for smaller projects. The printed gridlines on the folder are helpful for alignment.
Cons: If you are making A7 (5x7) cards or cards to fit a #10 envelope, the folder isn't quite large enough to make a complete base (there are ways around this, but can be a pain). As others have stated the sandwich to run these folders through various diecutting machines is non-standard and it will take experimentation to figure out what works in your particular machine. Again, another "pain" to deal with.
Overall, I like the sets I've purchased and this is a high quality product, but I don't plan on buying more unless the design really speaks to me. To be honest, some of the regular folders available give just as good results with less trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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