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Save your money for something more worthy. Terrible, terrible product. Forget all these cheap kind of chisels if you are serious about wood carving and save up for Pfeil, swiss made chisels. They each go for about 50 dollars, but the quality is phenomenal. Little by little, you will build up your chisel set into a high quality, everlasting collection. Plus, pfeil chisels are sold sharpened. if you use your chisels properly, no sharpening really needed, only stropping (leather and polishing compound). These chisels, the Bald Eagle ones, are sold unsharpened, at an improper angle, and are made of a terrible, soft metal. It cannot hold the edge if thin. Bends even. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Economical re-dye, re-finish 'restoration" of leather athletic shoes. "Restoration" for leather finish on athletic shoes: It is very hard to find leather dyes stocked in traditinal brick and mortar big box stores! Leather shoe polish is almost as hard to find there. But, this product (Fiebings Professional Oil Dye) is easily and economically purchased on-line through Amazon.com and Amazon's trading partners. It is an oil dye product. I recommend to wear old (painting) clothes and gloves when using the product. Work with it outside or in the garage and lay down protective papers or tarps on your work surface. The product bottle does NOT pour out of cleanly, so use an old metal 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to dip out the product from the bottle. The lid of a shoe polish tin makes a nice saucer to place the dye into and then work out of. An old used soft toothbrush makes an excellent applicator tool to brush on the product with. After the dye is "dry" (absorbed into the leather) then dye finish by itself will buff out with a shoe brush to a nice luster or shine. A coat of regular shoe polich can then be applied, if a deeper shire is desired. This process will economically "restore" the finish appearance to the upper leather of athletic shoes (or any other leather shoe). All that is required is a little manual labor. The cost of the product is about 5% the cost of a new pair of shoes, and the restored appearance is almost likeoy! new. One bottle of the product will easily refinish about 5-6 pairs of shoes! Good luck & enjoy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Glue for many uses. I love this stuff!! A handle on one of my favorite coffee cups broke off, so I thought I'd give this a try. Not only did it fix the break fast, I forgot about it sitting in the dishwater until hours later. I figured it would give and I'd have to glue it again. Nope! It stayed put, much to my surprise! I have lots of things I want to try it on and I know that some companies that sell Air Plants use it to hold the plants onto wood, shells and other things. So going to give them a try as I have several Air Plants that need a permanent place to stay on while they live outside for the summer months. Dry's quick, holds great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Scissors. These scissors are the best, and they hold their sharpness very well. I have been using the same pair for 4 years now, cutting all sorts of things from paper every day to obscure ties and blister packs. I even used these to cut through some thick plastic, and they held up very very well. The grips are very comfortable, and they give you very good leverage for cutting things.
Something that people don't mention often though, is that these scissors are good enough for you to even use them with your left hand (uncomfortably, but still effectively), even though they weren't made for lefties. The grips are of course shaped for righties, but they're so good that I can cut through cardboard and stuff no problem with them with my left hand (I'm ambidextrous).
Great scissors, worth the price. The fact that they give you two is great! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It works like a charm. I was given a box of Sculpey Mold Maker and just recently had a need to use it to revive old and hardened polymer clay. It works like a charm! I was afraid I'd be throwing away some large bricks of clay but NOPE! I was able to save them with this product. A little goes a long way, so add small bits at a time till you reach the density you want for the clay. I added a little too much on this latest brick and it's really soft and a bit tacky...trying to leach some of the oil out of it now.
-Definitely will be buying another brick just to keep on hand for old and hard clay.
Today I used it for the first time to make some molds using jewelry components I had on hand for use with polymer clays. I baked my pieces at 275F for 25 mins and they are great - very flexible but firm. I'm eager to start casting from them and will be following other reviewer's suggestions to use talc powder or cornstarch as a release agent, just in case.
This stuff has definitely saved me some money and it's my first experience with mold-making materials, but I'm really really happy with it. :D
As I said earlier, I'll be buying more asap!
Oh, and yes, it is rather sticky, but I found that if I periodically used some wet-wipes to clean my hands while I was working with it, I didn't have any problems with the tackiness. I'm using it during a very muggy summer in Miss., so I'm sure the heat doesn't help a lot, but keeping your hands clean does keep down the stickiness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not as good as the old style, but still excellent. When I went scissors shopping five years ago, I had just made the unhappy discovery that Fiskars' razor edged scissors were too stiff to manipulate. I do a lot of sewing, and I needed a sharp pair of scissors that wouldn't wear out my hands. However, they had to do a good job cutting out my pattern pieces, too! That's when I discovered these spring loaded scissors, which felt like an answer to all my prayers. I took a chance on the all purpose blades and never regretted it. When I went scissors shopping again last week, hoping to have a backup pair ready in case my trusty original pair should fail me or go missing, I noticed they'd made some changes to the scissors. I read the reviews carefully and decided to take a chance. After a marathon cutting session this weekend, I'm happy to report that despite the changes that Fiskars made, my hands are happy, the scissors easily open and shut, and my pattern pieces look crisp, not ragged at all. So the blades themselves seem as excellent as ever!
Unfortunately, the changes to the handles are not as nice. I'll outline the changes briefly and discuss their downsides.
1. They changed the handle material. They added more cushioning (good!) but they also cheapened the feel so it isn't as smooth (bad!). Time will tell if the lighter plastic is a plus or not. It could mean less fatique or it could mean the handle will break or crack over time.
2. The catch, although still accessible from both sides, is harder to move. The old style made it easy to flip the catch on and off with your thumb so you never had to take your hands off the blades. The new style requires you to use your pointer finger, and it doesn't feel like it's well connected to the catch on the other side. So if you flip the catch on the left side, it drags a little on the right side before it engages. It feels cheap.
I'll still a fan of these scissors, so 5 stars all the way. I just hope that the changes don't hurt their durability over the long run. My first pair is five years old and still going strong. I hope I'll be able to say the same for this pair in another five years. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hard to stay clean. I use this to mold 25mm miniatures. It is a little too fragile for some of the molds as I have torn several of them removing the miniature. Usually this is because of a very complex casting that seems to stick in the mold. On less complex molds, it has held up very well and I have several dozen castings from one mold in particular.
This silicone makes for highly flexible and soft molds. The detail transfer is incredible and I get very few bubbles on my originals. That said, I would recommend a vacuum chamber to assist in degassing the silicone. When I did this, I poured the mix onto the original and set the silicone into the chamber to cure while I degassed. This pulled any trapped bubbles away from my original and really reduced the number of bubbles.
My only real complaint is the color and its ability to stain. Seems like no matter what I do to try and keep myself and my work area clean I get a drop of the pink or blue on something that was not intended. It sinks into cloth pretty easily and is a pain to get out. It would be nice to have a more neutral color. On the other hand, the different colors make it easy to tell when you have a good consistent mix. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I don't like much about this product. I don't like much about this product. You don't get much bang for your buck. It is a very small quantity, so it doesn't go very far. Another company provides such a product in very large "spray" bottles. It goes a very long way, works better and the spray enhances the use and economy. It is difficult to get an even application with this (especially inside the boot). Even if the fluid is superior, I wouldn't know. The reason is simply due to the application issues. If I poured it into a spray bottle, it would still be gone quite quickly. This was definitely a one-time buy for me.
The price doesn't match the delivery. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
IF U WANT TOO STOP CANCER STOP MAKING THESE PRODUCTS........VERY DANGEROUS PRODUCT. I did not purchase it here but at Hobby Lobby. First to say it works but.....i applied it to my GEMMA STONE Shopkin (custom) not the real one. it stunk really bad only to know while taking a shower my lungs started to hurt. i was hoping it wasn't cancer. (it wasn't) The smell had me messed up!!! The next morning i started again while not realizing i had glue on my hand I wiped me eye......never really thought about that next morning i could not see that well. U know how in the old days when you'd take a picture it would leave a flash in your eye for a While that's what i had. when i turned each way it was blurry. For u people out there that wonder what causes cancer.... THIS IS A VICTIM. DO NOT LET YOUNGER ONES APPLY THIS!!!!!!For u scientists or whatever u call it that wonder how to stop it...;.....JUST STOP MAKING PRODUCTS LIKE THIS!!!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bulky yarn needles at last. These Bulky Yarn Weaving Needles by ALE Crafting supplies fill a gap in my weaving needs. I have a basic loom [Melissa and Doug] and have enjoyed using it... for basic weaving projects. However their large weaving needle doesn't fit all situations, and if you needed a second needle from them, Melissa and Doug doesn't sell it. So I searched the Net for another needle for bulky yarn. No one sold them. Then Ale Crafting Supplies listed these needles and I decided to try them.
They are top quality needles that work well with bulky and super bulky yarn. They are smooth and come in enough different lengths to work for different weaving projects. They have another set of needles for finer yarn that are also good quality.
Again, the wood feels good to use... seems better than plastic or metal. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doesn't work with polymer clay. I tried molding it around an object I made of baked polymer clay and the mold never set up. It was sticky on the outside and especially gooey next to where the polymer clay was. When I pulled out the polymer clay, a layer of goo came with it. I mixed the clay wearing nitrile gloves that I also used to mix polymer clay.
To test whether I just got a bad batch, I made a mold from a metal thimble using the same nitrile gloves and it also turned to goo and collapsed. I think from the residue of polymer clay on my gloves, though it could be the gloves themselves.
Then I took off the gloves, washed my hands and made a mold from a metal nut and it worked great. Just as I had hoped it would. Firm yet flexible. Kind of like a soft eraser or rubber texture mat.
It's a good product and I'll use it for other things than I had planned. Sculpey Bake and Bend might be a better solution for making molds of polymer clay.
I'd suggest the manufacturer state in the instructions and description that it doesn't work to mold from polymer clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So much fun. This stuff is awesome! I've been wanting to try it out for a long time but never had a proper reason to validate spending money -- until now! In April, my friends and I are attending Emerald City Comicon and I am cosplaying as Freddy Krueger. I have purchased a proper glove prop made of metal with blunt blades, but I wanted a backup just in case I was not allowed to bring in the prop since the blades are actually metal. I've been fabricating a plan B glove out of Instamorph and am completely delighted by how it's turning out. This product has been so much fun to play with and it's been very easy to work with. I've also made a cell phone stand for my desk at work and a sphere because I was bored and had some extra material. I will try to come back and update my review later once the glove prop is completed.
Bottom line: this stuff is amazing; I love it so much!
Update 3/22/16
I completed the project yesterday and am very pleased with how it turned out! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This does not really Glow in the Dark much at all. I bought this and Deco-Art Glow in the Dark Paint off Amazon at the same time I bought "Glow Glitter Glue" off Walmart.com. Neither of the products I bought off Amazon really glow in the dark much, if at all, even under a black light. The Glow Glitter Glue, however, is beautiful in the dark and even more so under a blacklight. It was a fair bit cheaper, too (about $2.50 per bottle). This glitter is pretty and super-fine if all you need is a white/silver accent, but I cannot imagine how much (many, many bottles) you would have to use to get any type of glow because I used a lot, and even put the blacklight over the pile of excess glitter I was pouring off the page, and nothing. Even the see-through bottle itself (completely full of glitter) does not glow in the dark or under a blacklight. I also let it charge under direct fluorescent light and no improvement. If you truly need glow in the dark properties, go with the Glow Glitter Glue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Safe pocket or purse sissors. Scissors are same product sold elsewhere at Amazon with more reviews there. I wanted to replace the pair taken at the airport years ago, saw these which are the same scissors so ordered two. These are very good scissors, even to cut fingernails if necessary. If a little difficult to slide to closed position which is sometimes a complaint open into the arc like in picture, if necessary push at blades pivot point with a finger or other object to form the arc, then slide closed. This sounds complicated but is not!! The points are blunted enough so stabbing yourself is unlikely. About $5.00--$6.00 to your door is a bargain. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The colors are slightly darker than the picture on Amazon. I bought this tape for my three-year old daughter who LOVES playing with tape. A few weeks ago, I bought her the "Melissa and Doug Tape Activity Book" here on Amazon which is one of her favorite things to play with right now. If you have a toddler, I highly recommend that activity book! It is great for the hand/ eye coordination and keeps them busy for hours. Anyway, she used all the tape that came with that book so I bought her this.
This tape was easy enough for her to remove and cut on her own. The colors are bright and fun which is also a plus. The colors we received are slightly different than the picture on Amazon. They are a tad darker and two of the rolls of tape were the exact same shade of blue. This didn't bother me or my daughter but I thought it was worth mentioning. I deducted one star since the colors are different than the picture.
I bought this product at a discount in exchange for this review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
You need to work fast . I received my 1 pound Easymold Silicone Putty kit and immediately starting playing. As the other reviews state you HAVE to work quickly. You have only three minutes to mix the two components together and get whatever you're molding set in place. I was doing a beach theme birthday cake so I wanted to make gumpaste molds of seashells, starfish, rocks, etc. It works great for these fairly simple things. It's not good for anything that is a little more complicated such as a turtle, shark or octopus. Too many nooks and crevices. To do something more complicated you should use something that has a longer set up time so you have the time to really work with it.
Overall I was very happy with it and will purchase again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the installation was poignantly beautiful. Many students came to silently read the responses. I am a high school English teacher and ordered the decorative tape product to add some color and beauty to our schools Poem Wall, a school-wide literary and mental-health project. After reading several iconic poems whose narrators expressed things of which they were ashamed and/or their fears, students in all English classes anonymously wrote on a piece of paper what they were afraid of or ashamed of.
The responses were then posted in our schools main hallways, so students could read what their classmates wroteand through this understand that their own secret torments were probably shared by others.
After school one day, with dozens of student volunteers, we posted the nearly-2,000 pieces of colored paper, using this decorative tape product. At first, the installation was poignantly beautiful. Many students came to silently read the responses.
However, by the next morning, many of the papers were falling off the wall and the tape of those that remained was curling up off the surface.
For the next few days, teachers and students were constantly picking up student statements off the floor and repositioning them.
We bought duct tape to keep the papers in place. However, the overall aesthetic effect was significantly marred, as the original pieces of decorative tape that remained in place (on papers that needed to be secured by the addition of the duct tape) were curling and made the entire project look sloppy.
We had intended to keep the installation in place for at least a month, but we had to take it down after a couple of weeks, as the tape made the project look unsightly. When reading the product details, we were assured this decorative tape would act like tape, that is, stick to the surface to which it was affixed. It couldn't even do that for twenty-four hours. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sad. I used to have one of these knife sets years ago but lost it in a move. It was made with pride in the USA. Beautiful craftsmanship. The item I got now is a sad, made in China (ofcourse) piece of garbage. The box is made if some unidentifable sort of plastic made to look somewhat like of wood. The hinge pin is way too small allowing lots of slop in the lid as though the hinge screws were loose. The lock ring is so rough it is very difficule to secure the blades. This was addressed at the factory by applying light oil to the threads. That cure didn't work. The plastic inserts that hold the pieces are a joke. Distorted out of shape gripping the tools way too tightly. The only good thing I can say is the blades are sharp. Come on Elmer's, you can do better. I would gladly pay twice the price for the original quality, | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
WAY too sticky! Useless. This transfer tape was WAY too sticky! I applied it lightly to my vinyl too, so I could avoid ruining it with the sticky tape. I cut out my vinyl, then placed this on as per very basic instructions, then when I tried to stick the vinyl cut-out to my wall, the tape was stickier than the vinyl, so the tape was pulling the vinyl back away from the wall. It ended up tearing, stretching, sticking together, so I finally just gave up on it and threw the whole project in the trash. It would have been much easier to just apply the vinyl directly to the wall, instead of the extra step (and cost) of the transfer tape. My design was only slightly intricate, so with a tape that was more properly suited to it's purpose, it would be better. I saw one comment saying that clear contact paper works just as well, for a fraction of the cost. That would probably be too sticky for my current purpose also, but a good idea for the future, since I just wasted 1/4 of EACH expensive roll. I think that Cricut has a problem in general with making things much too sticky, so be careful when ordering/purchasing items that come with adhesive on them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Received the "girl" model with pink flowers instead of blue/red pictured. I purchased three pairs of the 5-inch lefty scissors (3x the single pair add-on item) and noted the following things:
1. These are SMALL. They're sized for preschool and young elementary ages, but 5" is the length of the entire thing, so the blade is really short.
2. The pair pictured is blue with red. This is what I got the last time I found these scissors somewhere. They held up well for a while but eventually broke, probably after a bit of abuse. However, all three of the pairs I just received from Amazon are blue with pink, including pink outlines of flowers--apparently it's the "girl" model. So if you order, you may get blue with pink flowers rather than the blue/red model pictured. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the craft tool for me. I have had mixed results with this MARTHA STEWART CRAFTS FRINGE CUTTER. As stated by other reviewers, I had less than acceptable results using tissue papers in the cutter -- it looked like my 2 yr old grandson cut the fringe. The tissue paper just would not sit solidly enough to allow the cutter to work. I had better results using mylar paper, with the fringe cut far more precisely, though not as "perfect" as I'd like. I tried a light weight card stock paper with even better results. I'd planned on using the fringe cutter to make tissue paper flowers and pom poms, but after the bad results I got with the fringe cutter, that's not going to happen. I can't think of a lot of uses for a fringe cutter that only cuts card stock, but maybe someone else can. For me, this is not a tool that I find useful. However, I will say instructions are clear and it's easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality, but not consistant. I bought 4 of these. Two for my daughter (so that she can join 2 together to make longer looms) and two to give for birthday gifts.
The first two we opened looked the same, but on closer inspection you can see that one of the boards was clearer than the other (which was very slightly foggy).
The problem was the backing from the one did not fit in to the holes of the other unit so we could never join them properly. Spent 15 minutes trying to figure out what we were doing wrong. Finally opened up one of the other units we had got to give away and fit right in!! Although I must say the connection is pretty loose. And easily disconnects. (especially when removing the bands from the posts when you are done.)
Great idea. Great design. Bad quality.
Also the rubber bands it comes with is average quality. It comes with about 20 colors and some of the colors are ugly and only include a few bands. It would have been much better to have no more than 10 colors and equal amount of each color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
English Paper Piecing. I do English Paper Piecing as well. This is perfect for the needs of someone like me. I have punched cardstock but my favorite item to punch out is the free cards that seem to drip from any given magazine. I can get six hexies out of a single card as a rule. Sometimes bigger cards will yield more & the cost of the hexies is great! LOL I say that after just using the "cardboard" insert in some online clothing I bought. It worked well on the first piece but couldn't get thru the second piece. If it doesn't punch with minimal pressure, do not force it. You will break the punch. Now I'm on my third order for one of these. One lady in Guild with me bought my first one because she couldn't wait for me to order one for her. The second disappeared when my daughter left after her vacation at home. Maybe I'll get to keep this one! BTW: Be sure to use a regular 1/4" inch paper punch to punch a hole in the center of each hexie so you can remove it from the fabric once it's sewn in place. (You'll need a fancy expensive quilting tool called a cuticle stick to pop them out of the fabric.) I like the Crop-A-Dial punch sold here at Amazon because I can do more than one at a time. I do about 5 or 6.. I'm going with an order for the third one of those for the same reasons listed above.
Also note that Accuquilt (on Amazon) makes a die that cuts fabric into hexies with a 1/4" seam allowance. They fold around these paper hexies just fine. Much less hand cutting and EVERYTHING is completely accurate. The die will fit the Go! Baby as well as the larger machines. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
InstaMorph? More Like Witchcraft. This stuff is nothing short of magic.
Are you an avid DIY-er? A costume maker? A prop lover? Have you ever thought about making your own pieces to an obscure cosplay, but not had the time or money to try to learn to forge or solder or resin cast? InstaMorph was made for people like us.
I've found that a nonstick pot of water set at medium-low heat on the stove, a plate, a towel, and tongs or two forks, is all you need to make anything you can think of. I've found there's a good 10 minutes of working time on a palm sized lump, if you start with it fully clear (heated to maximum flexibility). It's like wax, almost, and it becomes more opaque as it cools as a sort of timer for how long you have to work with the object. But if you don't finish fine details before it hardens, just stick whatever part you're working on into the water and it'll soften right back up!
One of the best parts about this product (aside from the infinite possibilities) is its reusability. If you make a prop and decide you don't want it, or want to go with a different look, you can pop it back in the water and make it something totally different (assuming you haven't painted it yet!). In an afternoon I made so many different things, just molding to get a feel for the work-ability, and still have over half of the bag left because I melted everything back down after making it. In the photos attached, I made two small weapons, then decided I wanted to make something else and wasn't sold on the sword. Popped it back in the water, and turned it into a bone dagger for my Halloween costume (no pics yet).
If you think this will be even remotely useful, I highly suggest, as an avid DIY-er and lover of costuming, grabbing a smaller sized pack and trying it out. I'm certain you will fall in love with this medium as I did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
makes a big difference. i use this for my keys and its perfect. i previously had a clip by the same company but it's the wider version. that one was really really stiff and thick and couldn't be easily clipped onto shorts. this thinner one is much easier to clip on and off your pants, but is still plenty strong for your keys or whatever else. the paint finish does eventually wear at the edges, but its held up really well and isn't chipping or flaking like i was expecting. being thinner and lighter, its much less noticeable on my keys. would definitely get this, its much nicer to have the keys clipped on the pocket rather than sitting in a pile at the bottom. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the trick. I had a 2 1/2 inch tear on a cushion to my navy microfiber couch. The cushion is not removable, so I couldn't run it up to an upholstery repair shop. Getting a new couch wasn't an option, so I needed to do it myself. I wasn't sure this kit would work since the tear was so long, but gave it a shot. Happily, it did the trick pretty well! The kit was easy to use. In less than 10 minutes the couch was repaired. It's essentially like a good craft glue that you sprinkle powdered coloring on once glued. Color was easy to mix. Also, it was key to use the canvas backing underneath to give it support.
It does hold upwell under 'normal' use. Kids jumping on it or extreme weight has cracked it on occasion. So I have had to reapply once or twice a year. But 2 years in, it's sealed up a sizable hole and allowed us to continue using an otherwise good couch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely recommend for use with alcohol markers. I really like this paper. I notice that the life of my markers have extended since the paper doesn't just absorb all the color. It's nice to blend on also and I have not experienced bleeding at all. Now, you'll see your drawing and marker on the other side of the paper but it hasn't transfered to my desk at all.
The color turns out really nice. Before I was using heavy sketching paper which not only soaked color up but the color was inconsistent. I really recommend this paper for markers and if you buy the sheets and not the actual sketch book it. Turns out being a great deal.
I'm by no means an expert but I recommended this paper, especially for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Good Enough. I utilize acrylics and hot glue in my art work and a non-stick surface is a wonderful tool for me. I thought by purchasing this product I would have a much larger non-stick surface to work with which was exciting. But this product is too light weight and fragile for me to use as a tool for what I do. I wanted a mat really not a "craft sheet". It is paper thin about the thickness of parchment paper. It came in a box rolled up and it did not settle into a flat form, it is permanently kinked. When it gets bent out of shape, it creases and wrinkles like a piece of paper. Since it is so light weight and smooth a wisp of wind (like from a ceiling fan) sends it sailing. Also it scoots around on any smooth surface. So whilst trying to utilize it unless you tack it down or tape it to your work surface you'll find yourself chasing it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like their balance and the handles fit well into my . I have not done a lot with these yet, however I am a fan of their construction and the steel seems very adequate. I like their balance and the handles fit well into my hands. They did require that I sharpen them as they were really rough from the factory. They sharpened quite well and to a very fine edge. The proof will be in how long their edges last under heavy use. In my opinion, these are not premium tools, however I have been carving wood for over 30 years and they will be more than adequate for my needs. I have several brands from Flexcut on down and these seem to lie in the upper half for quality and usability. Time will tell. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well but . The punch works very well on cardstock, heavy paper, etc. I am satisfied with the result.
However, I am surprised that the packaging made no mention of an exact size, nor did the punch have any ID size on it. Medium, medium large, or large, just doesn't cut it when cutting cardstock for English Paper piecing. Fiskars needs to improve on this. I ordered one, size unclear, and decided when it came I would make a new project, despite the unknown size. There are already many methods to describe the size of hexagons -- it needs to be made clear on the tool itself or at least on the package.
Under your questions, and answers, there is an ambiguous answer on size, that does not agree with another person's unclear description of size. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I liked the vibrant colors. This paper differs from other paper in that it has a soft cloth-like feel. I liked the vibrant colors,dyed throughout colors and the way it takes on rounded shapes. However, it is thicker than standard paper, limiting the complexity of the models possible. That was my biggest frustration. For example, most but not all of the models in John Montroll's Dinosaurs for Beginners could be folded. It is too soft for many "locks" used to keep modular models together. It seems to be a good paper for wet folding.
It's a good paper for certain kinds of folding, but it does have it's limitations. I'd be very interested in seeing larger sizes available. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Comes with it's own carry bag. Nice flexible stencil set for use on your face and body, paper, walls, backpacks! I am thingking of a cute little border of USA down the side of my pack. The kids are learning all about the constiution this year and American Govt. so that would be fitting .
the paint brushes that come in this set are really nice, the hairs aren't falling out and the sponge although a little clunky does the job quite well, I love that it comes in a little carry bag to keep all the pieces together, I am the ziplock freezer bag lady when carrying alot of my supplies at school because teaching the littles, there are lots of pieces and those pieces are always part of a set. I can appreciate the effort put into creating this set and I wouldnt hesitate to get another style.
I am reviewing this item in exchange for a reduced cost or free, I love giving reviews and getting really fantastic items!! . I see reviews all the time and I was concerned about ordering things without honest reviews. SO I found a great site and joined them to make Amazon a better shopping experience. I review lots of items, including the ones I pay full price for.
With that being said, there have been instances when an Item I have reviewed favorably has failed me after my review.... and I will always come back in and make it known. If you find this review helpful, please give it a thumbs up! or two! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality took a nose dive recently. JUNK, JUNK, JUNK! I use the squeeze punches all the time and have them in a ton of shapes and sizes- but there is something about this large round punch that is sub par. The old style punches (blue colored handle/head) seemed to be much higher quality and have longevity. While the newer model white version make a better cut (less distortion in the cut out) they break VERY easily. 65lb card stock is stretching it even though they say it will cut this. I have bought 4 in the last 6 months- 2 wouldn't cut straight out of the package, 1 would stick constantly when releasing the handle and now the 4th the handle busted completely after about 50 punches. The other sizes seem to do well (1" and 2") but this large 1.5" is total garbage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good, but ran out of catalyst. Not sure if its a racket or I measured wrong. I actually purchased this product in store and it does work very well for my resin pieces, however there's very little catalyst to base. I don't know if I'm measuring wrong, but it says if measuring by volume use 1 scoop of catalyst (which came out to 1oz) to every 2oz base, I made three molds with great results, so I don't believe I measured wrong. After making three small molds I ran out of catalyst and have half a jar of base remaining. I went back to the store to purchase more catalyst, but there in lies the racket, they don't sell the catalyst separately, and I'm had trouble finding it online. I'm wondering if I can use a different catalyst with this base, so that it won't go to waste in the future. I finally just called the company and they were able to send me out a bottle of catalyst for a small amount, which was really great and I appreciated it. I don't know if anyone else had similar issues, or if I did measure wrong (which I don't think I did, seeing that I had good results) but if you did, maybe you could help me convince the company to sell catalyst separately, instead of being forced to buy the kit again wasting money just to use the rest of my previous base. Open to suggestions or advice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
quite poor manual, very little technical information. The material arrived well packaged, proper packaging, cables in order, quite poor manual, very little technical information.
In the first test, after five hours of charging, with five lit blue LEDs, so a full charge, it was tried a load on a single engine, 90 hp, with charging battery 40 AH, discharged for lack of use. In the first test, the first connection, the connection cable lamp lit blue light, informing the OK state of the total system. After the first attempt to start the engine, the cable light step to the color red, blinking, with a vibrant beep in very loud.
Off the cables with the system out of the car, when reconnecting the cables the system continued to show the error in cable with activated beeper and flashing red light, informing the malfunction. And so it goes, without being able to unlock the system and the manual does not show how to solve this kind of problem.
Thus, the equipment has become inert after the first attempt to use, totally dead and useless.
What is the solution for this problem? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Can't handle wind. If you have this super rare thing called wind, don't expect these to do anything for you. I bought 5 packs of these to attach a large roll of sunshade fabric on top of my pergola. When the first Santa Ana wind rolled thru, these things started popping like the buttons off a male strippers shirt. I had to go buy some emergency clamps just to not lose all of my fabric. Once the wind died down (as well as the heat) I went back up there, ripped them all out and replaced with deck screws+fender washers at the exact same spacing interval. Have another Santa Ana wind event right now with even stronger winds (40mph+) and those seem to be holding up just fine. Luckily these things are cheap or I would have been really unhappy at having bought 5 packs of them only to have to thrown them all out.
BTW - I'm still finding random popped green clips around my yard several months later. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality lower than expected. The build quality of this box is surprisingly low given all the positive reviews. After the first few minutes of using it, I noticed the top part of the plastic shell coming apart when turning the crank. There's also a stress-related screeching sound when feeding through even a single sheet of card stock without the shim. Speaking of the crank, the supplied screw is way too long, and cannot be attached using the supplied screw driver. Why the manufacturer didn't opt for a tapped hole and instead supplied a self-tapping screw, I don't know. Overall, I cannot recommend buying this machine. If the above does't deter you, get the standalone machine instead of the kit since the additional cost of the kit is not offset by the included low-quality items. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This machine is like heaven! Wonderful Clay Machine. <div id="video-block-R1T4ZR6F918WTM" 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/E1jLPBSIGzS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617T0Hy8SpS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I finally replaced my ancient, broke down, cheap azz polymer clay machine with this AHMAZING Makins Ultimate Clay Machine!
I had been using the Amaco machine and also the Darice machine for years and I was just too darn cheap to spend the money to get something better. Shame on me :(
I should have gotten this machine years ago. I would have saved myself a lot of cursing, crying, and complaining.
The non stick rollers are fantastic, the clay glides right through and comes out smooth as silk.
The gear markings are clear and easy to read, they go from 1 - the thickest up to 9 - the thinnest.
I believe 1 is approx 1/8" thick and 9 is pretty much as thin as a sheet of paper.
I chose the Makins Clay Machine mostly because of the optional motor you can get for it. That will be a later purchase but I wanted to be ready for it when the time came and get a compatible machine now.
Overall the Makins clay machine is the bomb! I'm kicking myself for not upgrading to this work horse years ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice. Having already purchased the envelopes from this source, I found myself not quite sure which of the several parchment colored paper products would precisely match the envelopes. I emailed the question and they promptly replied with the exact match specified. And when I ordered it, it arrived promptly and matched exactly. Nice quality, too. The only issue, for me, is that it contains 50 sheets, to go with 50 envelopes. And I, being verbose at the best of times, often produce letters that are 3 to 5 pages long (I know, I know). I do find it somewhat dear for the amount of product, but, in the end, it matches, it's nice quality, and it came quickly. And I love a responsive seller. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great on difficult plastics. I've worked with this stuff a lot for sculpting in the past, and needed to do a very difficult repair on a broken car door handle. The part that broke is made of plastic, the kind that doesn't like superglue or adhesives in general. The break was also where the door handle was its absolute thinnest.
But, that's what makes this stuff so good, isn't it? This stuff goes on super easy, and can be thinned with water to shape it, or sculpt it however you need. In about an hour or less, it firms up, and then after 24 hours, it's done, and solid. It basically saved me a car repair.
I cannot recommend this stuff enough. Fantastic product, easy to work with, and gets the job done! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
tl;dr - I'm lazy and this is so awesome that my present didn't live up to it. Also, I need a math formula. I admit that I can be / am lazy and that I SUCK at wrapping gifts. Seriously. I spent 45 minutes wrapping a reasonably small box for a wedding once and had to make the excuse that there was a small hurricane on the East coast the previous week.
Imagine how happy I was when I came across furoshiki's online (gratuitous abuse of exclamation marks) They're kind of exotic, very unique (to my family and group of friends, at least) and - the biggest selling point for me - EASY to use ! ! ! (I swear that was the last slap in the face to my 12th grade English teacher)
As for this furoshiki: The fabric and pattern of this is lovely. Unfortunately, it's so lovely that my gift couldn't live up to the expectations set by the wrapping.
So, here's your caveat: Buy a furoshiki for your next gift BUT "pair" your gift and furoshiki or that Critical Thinking for Dummies book you bought is going to backfire. Pretty. Darn. Hard.
And, since this is going to die and get buried in the Amazon comment graveyard but I would like to take this opportunity to beseech the internet gods to post / publish some the formula of a chocolate to roses that I and the rest of man / woman-kind (if you're feeling generous) can utilize on the (not necessarily) rare occasion that a certain gift "misses the mark and some poor well-meaning sot with an even poorer sense of humor has to dig themselves out of the hole they suddenly find themselves in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Get what you pay for I guess. This set is 100% unusable out of the box. Not a single piece was sharp enough to do any more than dent the wood. Even using a rubber mallet to drive the chisel will not get a cut. To make it even worse, the edges of the tools are so uneven that the rasps and stones supplied in the kit will not fix it.
Speaking of the rasps, they are such soft metal that even if the chisels had straight edges, they wouldn't be able to cut any metal off.
The stones? They are very fine and would be great of all that was needed was an after work pass to keep an edge.
Good points? It was packaged nice and has a handy carrying case that I will use when I get better tools.
I'll try to take these ones to a bench grinder and see what happens. They probably just end up in the trash or used as practice for grinding.
Long story short, save the money and buy a set for a few more bucks or get pics one at a time. This set is terrible. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would have loved it. I read some reviews about it being . Unfortunately the little nut that holds the blade in place was stripped and so the tiny blades would not stay in place to cut. I had to return it. I bought the exact same thing in a local store but it was a Generation Green brand. Looks identical but the blades stayed in place. I don't know if the problem is with the brand or just the one I bought, but had the blades stayed in place, I would have loved it. I read some reviews about it being difficult to use. It takes a minute to figure out, but once you do, it is very easy to used and does not need "three hands" as some people say. They first bottle I scored with the Generation Green did great and came apart easily on the second hot/cold bath, and I didn't even have to dunk it a third time and pull. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy learning curve. It took me a try to get this right, but once I figured out that I was to heat it from the top, it was fun.
I am always trying to find a proper RUST embossing powder for my steampunk and multimedia artwork but could not find any that, when melted, looked like rust. I found a great verdigris powder, but no rust. I had to make my own rust embossing powder.;
Then I found this. Just dump the bag of powders into the plastic tub and I used a plastic spoon to pour the mix over the area I want embossed and heat it with my heat gun from underneath. You must keep moving the heat gun around. The embossing powder has enamel in it, so it looks like chunky embossing powder, but it also has mica flakes which makes a really cool effect. IF you want your embossing powders stuck to certain areas, then you can use a glue pad or a Versamark Ink Pad, but I haven't needed it due to the kinds of rusting I am doing.
I think this would be awesome to edge a card or canvas with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
they fall out easily. I solved this by buying a set of . I'm not entirely sure what these eyes are meant for. The listing instructions read, "For needle felting create a small hole by stabbing socket with a felting needle or poke a hole with a sewing needle then sew eye into socket and through to the back of the head and back thought to the other eye, cover stitch with some wool," but I'm not sure these instructions are relevant. I don't see how sewing anything is possible, given that there are no holes, and the plastic makes it impossible to poke a needle through.
I used them instead with semi-flat felt plushies. Since the eyes don't come with backings, they fall out easily. I solved this by buying a set of earring backings. It's a bit of a tight fit so you have to exert a bit of force, but it works. Afterwards, I bent the stems on the backs of the eyes so that they wouldn't stick out so much. I wouldn't say that the stems are easy to bend by hand (being short makes using leverage harder), but they are easy enough. I'm unhappy that I needed to find my own workaround for securing these eyes (the instructions implied I wouldn't have to), for both the extra time and the extra cost.
Black paint flakes off the stems frequently.
Although the eyes are in theory separated into different bags by size, not all eyes in a bag are always uniform so I check them before inserting them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like that the loom is adjustable. This is a simple and versatile loom. I like that the loom is adjustable, although I have struggled to keep it level. It seems like when I tighten the bars, the feet become wobbly on the table. I stuck a matchbook under one foot and have had no problem using it since. I did modify it a little so that I could weave with thinner yarns more easily. The warp spacing is pretty wide, which works well for chunky yarn. I drilled a slot in between each existing warp slot so that I could have a tighter/closer warp. For the price, this is a nice loom that's easy to use. However, if you're handy, you may be just as satisfied making a simple loom at home using an online tutorial. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smooth burning candle wicks. I love the way these burn. I purchased these at a discount, during a promotion in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. I am just learning to how make candles and these wicks seem to work better than the ones I got in a kit from the craft store. They are easy to set in the container of my choice and stand up nicely when I pour the melted wax in. I couldn't wait to try out my new candle so I lit one right after the wax cooled. The wick burned nicely, no popping or crackling and a soft flame. This Burning Wick Candles Candle making wicks are super cool. This was a package of 100 wicks with metal disks on the end. Making larger candles with more than 1 wick will look very nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for craft projects. Great for craft projects. Easy to work with, if a bit on the fragile side. Sure, some of the letters are not in the quantity that some folks would like, but the box is cheap enough that you can always buy more. We used these to create 3 children's height rulers, with the letters spelling out the names. We had plenty of letters and tons left over. So for about $2 per ruler, not a bad deal. Certainly less expensive than buying each individual letter on its own.
It's worth noting that the exact numbers of each letter are printed on the back of the box. It would be nice if Amazon had a picture of that included with that product description so that people could tell in advance if the needed letters were included. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Die Cutting Machine. I would have bought this from Amazon, but the day before Mother's Day, I saw one in a local store and decided to pay the extra few bucks so I could have instant gratification. This is a terrific die cutting machine and I'm looking forward to the replacement cutting pads being available because mine are being used a LOT. I had hoped this would become the ONLY die cutting machine on my table, but unfortunately, I had to leave some room for the Grand Calibur. The Big Shot Plus does not emboss SOME of the A4 embossing folders I have (and I have a lot of them, mostly from European companies). They just won't go through, so I have to do those in the Grand Calibur. That's why I gave it four stars instead of five. Other than that, it's a great machine...sort of like a Big Shot on steroids. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not really worth purchasing. Received this square and it was off square by 1/4 inch at the end. The T portion of the square (it's not wood, but fiberboard) was wobbly and was not securely attached to the other piece. It was not worth sending back, so I disassembled it and glued and clamped it together again (this time accurately) I reattached the 5 screws to the fiberboard square when the glue dried and so far it seems to be working. I feel that I will have to constantly keep checking it for accuracy, it's not very strong. Much trouble to make something work that should have been good to begin with. It is not a quality product and you can guide yourself accordingly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like this mold a lot. I like this mold a lot. It makes the perfect size bomb, very close to what you get if you're used to using a meat baller. The bombs release from the mold easily and the small flexibility helps after a little practice. You can give it a little squeeze that makes the bomb pop out. They are, however, hard to hold onto because they're so smooth with no lip. I wrapped a wide rubber band around each side and this gave me a better grip. I do not let my bombs sit-I make about 20 per batch and at least 2 batches during one "session" and can't afford 40 sets of molds. Removing the bomb immediately was not a problem. I would recommend them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent for the price - in a disgusting box. I ordered these for picking at parts inside computers and such, not expecting much; I mean, it's $5 for 4 pairs of tweezers, including shipping. The tweezers themselves are fine. As others have noted, they are cheap metal, and may need to be bent into shape. I did get all four different tweezers pictured unlike some reviewers.
However, the tweezers came in a box that looked like it'd suffered a good bit of water damage, with cardboard peeling and a green splotch of some composition. (I'm slightly afraid to look at it through my microscope...) I'm amazed an Amazon employee would pick up that item yet still package and ship it in that condition.
So this product (assuming you don't pay much more than I did) is a decent deal, just be warned that it just might not arrive in the best of shape, and will likely need some tweaking. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very impressed! Great for planner decorating. This product was sent to me at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review.
I was overall impressed with this package of washi tapes. The designs are all super cute, and I found uses for all of them. The stickiness is JUST RIGHT for someone (like myself) who uses them to decorate a planner. I've found some washi tapes are too sticky, and if I have to reposition the tape before finalizing, I'm out of luck. But I was able to carefully peel it back without any tearing of the paper beneath. Also, the quality of the tapes are PERFECT in the case of needing to write over them. No bleeding of the ink at all! Overall very impressed! I look forward to doing business with this seller in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks to your hands. I bought several different types of air-dry clay and oven-bake clay to decide which was best for an exercise in a class with adults. This clay had the advantage of being soft and pliable. But it is very messy. It sticks to your hands and rubs off color onto them. My hands were terra cotta color with just one press of a finger into it. I'm sure this would be fine in some settings, but not where pieces could get onto clothing or upholstery, etc. I certainly would use a lot of caution if using it with kids - that color would be everywhere! Plus, I read several reviews that the DAS dries out even while you are working with it.
By contrast, the Super Sculpey (flesh-toned) was the one I finally chose. It doesn't dry out, ever. It is equally pliable to work with. And it does not stick to your hands or bleed off color. If you want pliability, be sure to get the SUPER Sculpey, not the regular Sculpey. Although it comes in lots of appealing colors, the regular is very stiff. It softens a little as you work with it, but has to be warmed up even to begin. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I cannot reccomend for laser cutting unless they fix a problem with the knots. I have used this plywood quite a few times for laser cutting. They have unlaserable areas in them, generally less than other wood I have purchased, but there are enough to cause problems. I think it is embedded knots that is the problem. These areas are very difficult to cut through with a laser. You can tell if the laser hits one of these spots because the smoke/deposit is black instead of brown. I have increased the power significantly over just cutting the wood and it still does not cut through whatever is inside this wood. I just made my 3rd purchase, but I don't think I will buy again unless they address the knot issue. They say it is good for laser and I would say it is not. All it takes is a small section and it causes real problems. I just ran 3 jobs all hit a bad spot and all require delicate manually cutting to save the piece. Even a sharpe knife has problems cutting through.
The attached photo shows the black area where it did not cut. It took me 20 minutes to manually and carefully cut the piece free. This was only about 3/4 inch area, but that is all it takes to ruin a job. In the second photo you can see the knot and I think the extra adheasive which enters the knot during manufacturing at least that is my theory. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely won't buy again. I'd give this product negative stars if I could. I'll use the rolls I bought, but will not buy again. The tape sticks just fine, but it was VERY difficult to load into my pink Scotch ATG. At first I thought it was wound incorrectly, but after a lot of fiddling, I realized the tape was pulling away from the backing improperly. Once I got it loaded correctly, it worked fine, but what a pain to load! I broke the line twice (oe was it three times?) before I finally got it going so it was useable. Once loaded, it's just fine, but loading is difficult and the misshaped center "spool" doesn't help.
Update: I made the mistake of going "cheap" and ordered this product a second time because of the price. Bad move on my part. I have opened 4 rolls so far. One roll worked perfectly. The second roll broke mid roll. I was able to re-thread it and use the rest of the roll. One roll kept breaking so often that I finally just threw it out; 2/3 of a roll waste and the fourth roll seemed to have the adhesive on the wrong side of the tape. I finally got it working correctly, but that roll also kept breaking. So, another roll where I only got to use about 25% of the roll before throwing it in the trash. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The kit may stencil out some nice letters but this is NOT calligraphy. Don't expect this to really teach you calligraphy. The fact that it's all stencils you have to piece together doesn't help in learning to trace a calligraphy letter (with some of the lower case letter being completely different sizes--a lower case "a" is much larger than a lower case "c"). Additionally, not all of the letters line up with the lines correctly so while most lower case letters are on the base line, my "u" was half below it. They also don't provide a calligraphy pen to practice with so you have to thicken the lines that should be thicker yourself after tracing them. The kit may stencil out some nice letters but this is NOT calligraphy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
thick paper - no splotchy mess, ink doesn't run. love it. Great paper! I LOVE it. I have been doing Shufa Chinese calligraphy for about a year. I've tried several rice papers during that time. This one us definately my favorite.
I got a pack of this paper as a gift and tried it tonight. It was easier to work with than most. The ink doesn't run or become a splotchy mess if I linger too long in the middle of a stroke. The texture translates up into the brush well.
It is thicker than many other papers but it seems better for it. The ink seems more stable than on many thinner papers.
I suspect this paper would be superior for sumi painting. (I can't be sure because I don't do it.)
I recommend it highly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's Meh. It does what it says, but what you find out when you buy this kind of product for cheaper is that it's harder to clean. I would recommend if you're just starting out- to see if you want to keep using clay as a hobby or not. Once you decide that you are interested, and you want to spend less time cleaning and more time actually using clay, get a more expensive, better quality version. Another issue I have with this product is the amount of effort it takes to 1. load the clay (smaller diameter means less clay you can load and 2. the squeaky noise made by the screw-like mechanism used to turn this. You could probably lube it up with some sewing machine oil for that one. I wouldn't buy it again for me or as a gift, but I'm glad to have used it to learn. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Such a time-saver. I almost didn't buy this because of the negative reviews and the price. SO glad I did!! It does exactly what I was hoping for - punches photos into perfect little 3 x 4 sizes for my Project Life album. It takes significantly less time to quickly punch a photo out than cut it down to size with four cuts with a slicer and then round each corner with a punch. That's eight steps versus one!! You do have to put a lot of pressure on it to use it but it's a very large area to punch so that's not too surprising. I don't think you need an especially solid work area. Even my tray table does the trick. It does make four little holes on your leftover picture which may occasionally be inconvenient (it hasn't bothered me yet) but they are to keep the picture/paper in place while punching it so it's understandable. If I could tweak it at all I would have it make the edges cut a touch smoother but it's not really noticeable in the album pages. I didn't find it to be overly hard to open the first time as others did. I'm glad I read the negative reviews so I'd know what to expect but I don't find that the "problems" outweigh this great time-saving product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Falls short of excellence. The frame and handle are well constructed of heavy metal and nicely finished, but performance does not live up to the claimed 40 sheet capacity. With 40 sheets the punch is difficult to press and feels overloaded. It handles 30 sheets reasonably well but punched hole quality and ease of operation are much better at 20 sheets, my recommended capacity. The chip tray is rigid plastic held in place by four molded in projections, it is difficult to remove and would likely wear with repeated removal/replacement and not be securely attached. One reviewer noted the holes as being closer to the edge than normal; comparison with the hole punch I replaced hole size and location were the same; I found no problem in this area. The end edge stop is adjustable in 1/4 inch increments and has a spring detent to hold it in position, but the spring is weak, so care must be taken to assure that it does not move during use. The adjustable end stop allows off-setting the holes to accommodate a larger than sheet-size cover, but cover size would have to accommodate the offsets that are limited to de-tented 1/4 inch increments. The overall product design/performance is good, but the design/performance details fall short of excellence. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful and authentic vintage inspired design. I absolutely love Flonz paper packs. The texture of the paper is smooth and substantial, the designs have clear and precise lines and the ink is vibrant. The Flonz paper comes in many different designs and are perfect for scrap booking or making paper craft projects. It adheres well with craft glue although my favorite glue is E6000 or Loctite all purpose. The paper adheres perfectly to glass when using either one of those glues. It's a bit more expensive than other paper but totally worth the price to get a unique and quality design. The Art Nouveau design is absolutely gorgeous. It has an authentic vintage appearance and one of my favorites. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Takes some work to get it working right. Don't punch anything important until you get the bugs worked out of this punch.
Here are the problems I had: First, when I pulled it out of the box, the hole punchers, which are adjustable, were slightly misaligned for a standard 3-hole punch. I had to get a screwdriver, loosen them, and re-align them.
Second, the silver-colored punchers are OILY and left big grease rings around all my holes for the first hundred or so punches. I got a bunch of scrap paper and made a LOT of punches, and now I am not seeing any more oil rings or spots. I am assuming it will be fine from now on.
Third, the metal slider that allows you to adjust where the bottom of the paper should hit slides VERY easily. It does have nice notches that indicate when you are lined up with one of the measurements, but they slide out of the notches easily. This might be fine if you are constantly changing paper sizes, but I always am punching the same size paper. I opened up the puncher and taped the metal slider down inside the puncher, and now it doesn't move.
Just FYI, the springs are a bit stiff -- it requires more effort to push down the puncher than the last hole punch I tried, which was advertised as "easy" to punch. But I do not consider this a defect. I would consider this to require "normal" effort to punch, just not light effort.
The bottom line is that this is not a punch you are probably going to be able to use right out of the box. Now that I have the punch set up, it works well and I expect to keep using it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Directions would have been nice, but great tool. I purchased this product when i compared this price with the price of a jewelry battery replacement. For 20 bucks, it pays for itself in 2 repairs. there were no instructions enclosed, which means i had to figure out how to use it on my own, but it's not all that complicated, even for a guy like me who doesn't even follow directions well anyway. I scratched the back of my watch attempting to use the tool, because I pressed down on the tool. You have to make sure you don't press down, but instead twist the tool. Also, this tool is best used it you have some sort of clamping device to keep the watch secure while you twist. All-in-all, I am pretty pleased. 4 stars because it does not come with directions which would have been helpful to prevent all the scratching because I used the tool incorrectly. But love the quality and durability for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
better handles than the ""name" brand I've had in past. Am really very surprised how nice these are! the handles are well made and I got to say they seem to work better than the "name" brand one I had in the past that would regularly have the blade wiggle loose. The blades themselves work well, are sharp and strong as expected for what they are intended for. The case is a tad on the cheaper side in materials and feel as others have stated. but it works at holding the knives in place. The magnet strip is a tad weak and I have had a few of the bigger blade come off it when opening. I was going to knock a star off for that but thinking about the actual knife handles and how well they work and hold, I just can't as that is what you actually are looking to buy here, the box is a minor thing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
it seems very good for the price. Bought this May 26 and its already here two days later! Faster than expected because I chose free shipping and that usually takes 5-7 days!! Im an artsy person and Ive wanted to face paint for so long but I had trouble looking for the right palette, although I haven't used to product yet, it seems very good for the price. It has many colors that you can costum. One MINOR PROBLEM tho is the amount of each color, itd be fair if they all were filled exactly the same amount. There is a little less of the color black that I expected to. The second palette (pic 6) the red is filled all the way to the top which is good because red is a primary color and its a color I will use the most. Other than that this is really good and I cant wait to use it!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The entire kit is not needed. Really all you are going to need from the kit is your stamp and your wax sticks. I bought this to add a little something to our wedding invites. Starting out I try to cut off a little of the wax to put in spoon provided to melt down. It wasn't working out so well. The wax is very difficult to cut. Also you have to wait for the spoon to get hot enough to melt the wax that takes awhile. The best way I found to melt down the wax is use either a torch lighter, match, or zippo lighter to melt down the wax. It goes a lot quicker than to cut it and wait for it to melt in the spoon. Also use a pair of pliers to hold the wax stick so you don't burn yourself. Get more than 3 sticks of wax if using for wedding invites. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Idea Done Very Poorly. Sorry to say this, but the quality is really poor. I realize that the price is low too. But out of the two I ordered both had the hinges that were crooked. One of the boxes could not close fully and had to be sent back since I couldn't close the top. The wood is very light, but that is ok. But it you can find occasional crack or splitting as well. The box is meant for DIY crafts and it will do the job, but don't expect it to last long if children start playing with it. If they drop it on hard floors or throw it around it will break. I got it for wood burning practice for myself so breaking isn't that big of an issue. Not much to add. Flimsy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the best solution for me is to just keep it in . I have many hobbies, so I thought this would cover a bunch of uses. It seems to be OK at everything I've used it for, but not phenomenal at anything.
The temperature control is too close to the pen. Unless I clip the cord to my bench, the temp box slides off the edge and pulls the hot pen along with it. It took several times of seeing it go out of the corner of my eye and trying to catch it before I decided to just let it hit the floor. I've read the suggestions to tape the stand to the bench, but I move the unit from home to work, so that's not an option. I've tried fabricating a heavier mount for the stand with limited success. So far, the best solution for me is to just keep it in a coffee cup.
The dial on the temp control needs a more positive (or stiffer) rotation control. I find it far too easy to bump the dial on something and change the temperature setting. I resolved it by pulling off the big dial and just using the post by feel to avoid going to use the pen and finding that it was cold.
The hot knife tip does not heat up enough to melt through paracord, which is the main reason I purchased this. The shading tip seems to work better, but doesn't give me the clean cut I was hoping for.
I have yet to get a decent solder joint out of it without fighting the temp control for half an hour.
The little bit of woodburning I've done has mostly been pretty good minus the constant struggle with the temp control box being in the way or falling off the bench. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
very nice origami animal set with stickers. I got this for my 9 year old daughter after she had fun doing some origami animals at a youth activity. There are pre-colored papers for animals in three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. She was able to do all the beginner animals easily and was able to figure out the intermediate ones with a little effort. I think she has one or two of the advanced ones that she hasn't completely figured out yet, but I'm sure she'll get it with a little more work. The papers also come with stickers to use as embellishments (a nose for a dog, water spray for a whale, antennae for a snail, etc.) that add another level of cuteness to the finished product. There are lines on the papers and directions in the packet to show how to make each animal, and it's a nice beginning set for children who want to do origami without starting from a blank white sheet of paper. I would definitely get this set again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Let me walk you through my experience with perfect fit. November 12. Let me walk you through my experience with perfect fit. November 12: I order a ring and perfect fit, as I have a three stone ring and wanted to make sure it would fit as it is meant for a solitaire ring.
November 22: they receive the mold that I made of my engagement ring.
November 28: I recieve the email with the images of the mold with the ring guard for approval. I open the email, super excited to see it! They sent me the wrong ring (top photo). I email back, telling them it was the wrong one and a link to the one I ordered.
Decemver 1: I get the email with the CORRECT ring I ordered. It looks awesome and I approve the photo to go into production. (Bottom left photo)
December 7: Recieve the email that my ring is ready to ship, just needs final approval. Well, that "perfect fit" isn't there anymore. There's a bunch of space all around my ring. I email back, saying the fit didn't look like the one I approved. I was told that the jewelers couldn't make the ring fit the way it did in the mold that I had approved. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wax is good, but. The wax itself seems to be a good candle-making wax. The problem was that it was shrink wrapped and then shipped with a HUGE chunk missing. Can't imagine why someone didn't notice this. Packing was poorly done also and all the corners were busted (although I don't consider this a problem as I break it up for melting) I just couldn't believe it was so poorly packed. I did contact seller through Amazon and a refund was received. I will order from this company one more time to see if this was an unusual problem since the price of the wax is so good and the wax itself is good candle-making wax. But, if this happens again then I will be leaving a much lower rating. I don't want to do this and that is another reason I will try them again. Hopefully I can leave excellent rating next time! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Special-purpose cement excels for some purposes, unsuitable for others. Reading reviews, I see that some people make the mistake of assuming that any glue or cement should suit all purposes. In fact, most glues are best suited for specific purposes; that is why there are so many different kinds.
Rubber cement is unique in a few ways. It is not water based; that is evident as soon as you open the jar. It smells of an organic solvent. You don't want to breathe in a lot of that. Best to use it in a ventilated area.
In the name of the product is what it excels at: "no wrinkle". The solvent in it causes the cement to reduce in volume as it dries, that is, it shrinks, so it makes a snug fit.
It is especially well suited to gluing fairly flexible things - like paper or foil - to many other things, like paper, foil, plastic, wood, metal, etc. The solvent could be reactive to some things, making it unsuitable for some materials. Items glued down with rubber cement can often be peeled away even after the glue has dried; the glue can usually be rubbed off. On some porous substances (some kinds of paper) the glue could soak in and change the color.
It may also be suited for fixing items together in a temporary fashion, in which case the glue can often be rubbed off. But when attached to rigid materials and especially when protected (e.g. covered with a laminate) it is reasonably permanent.
Because it is not water soluble, it might be handy for joining things that need to stay stuck while immersed in water.
It is used a lot by all kinds of crafts. I like to print templates or labels designed on the computer, then trim them with scissors or a paper cutter, then use rubber cement to attach it to metal, plastic, or wood. Then I take it down to the shop and use the printed guides to cut or drill. I can also overlay the result with clear laminate to have a permanent, protected and professional-looking panel, for example in electronics projects.
Rubber cement is not especially well suited to joining hard things to other hard things - materials like plastic, wood, metal, and so on - except for temporary purposes, in which case it can be very handy if you need to separate them later and remove the glue. For example, to cut sheet aluminum, I may glue plywood to both sides with rubber cement for more rigidity, cut it, then remove the plywood.
Last, chemical interactions with old-style (pre-digital) photographs could potentially fade the photographic image with time; this may apply to other kinds of printed material with time as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
There is no way of contacting Dremel so I hope they see this review and contact me because I'd like the tip please. UPDATE:
I gave this a one star at first because I felt a little cheated because I didn't see the free 9924 engraving point that was supposed to be included, then felt really bad once I found the missing 9924 so I'm updating it. This might have happened to others who bought this item and complained about the same thing. The product does come with a free 9924, but it's a small piece. They placed it within the plastic packaging. Therefore, if you unwrapped it and threw away the plastic, you also threw out your free piece. See the picture for more details.
I tried it...it works great! It's a bit difficult to switch out the engraving points. The screw holding the piece in place is very small so you have to be careful not to drop that sucker. You sort of need a special, small and strong screw driver to remove it, so be aware of that. Also, I suggest to remove it on a table with a cloth on top so if you do drop the screw you can find it... I'm calling it a screw because that's the only name for it...But that this super tiny...can't stress that enough. I'm new to this game, but I have a feeling I'll be using this thing a lot! Great for the price!
I just received it, therefore I haven't tried it. However, how can I try the machine when it is missing the tip. "The included 9924 carbide engraving point ensures precise result." > NOT INCLUDED
I plugged it in and it makes a very loud noise. I think this is normal...but its my first engraving tool so I don't know.
There is no way of contacting Dremel so I hope they see this review and contact me because I'd like the tip please.
I won't change my review until I receive the piece I was promised.
Thanks...and for the rest of you fine people out there..beware or at least know to buy the tip separate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Terrible Adhesive, Strange, Crinkly Texture. I don't own too many paper or washi tapes, but I ordered these from Amazon for a project, and I had some from Target to compare them to. By comparison, the Martha Stewart tape is thicker and less pliable, with a strange crinkly texture -- as though it's made out of plastic or wax paper instead of regular paper (like the other brand). The adhesive on the Martha Stewart brand is also terrible. Just terrible. I was trying to use it for gift wrapping and it wouldn't even stick to the paper. Regular brown kraft paper. *Everything* should stick to regular brown kraft paper.
This earns an extra star for the coordinating prints, but based on its usefulness, I can't mark it any higher. I'd never order this brand again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
paper with spirit. Paper has a spirit. Samuel Beckett came right on to it.
I wanted to add some details about this paper. Yes, it is a very thin paper, that is a beauty of it, it responsive, it reacts to every slight pressure or touch and it produces the nuances of ink's vitality. You cannot run it through the press, it is the paper that records your breathing. There is no better paper I tried that can "hear" the breathing of the brush. Rough gestures can tear it, but if one practices on it, even strong brush strokes are possible, but you need to start from the air and end in the air. You do not dig into it. If there are challenges to pain on this paper, they are for mastering the connection of all four treasures: brush, ink stick, ink stone, paper. Good luck. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best I've Found For Students. This is a very complete kit of starter tools for an introduction to clay sculpting, at a very reasonable price. I don't recommend these for any firmer materials, if you are looking to carve vegetables or anything of like density, you should look into acquiring purpose-built tools or metal dental tools, which I have used with very good results for decades. These could be use for fondant, but would not be a long-term choice as they would have to be machine washed for sterilization, and would not hold up for long in those conditions. However, this is the best price I have seen for this type, and I go thru a lot as I an very hard on my tools and use them regularly.
Best maintenance practices: HAND clean them (no dishwasher) thoroughly after each use. Don't use them on anything denser than natural or polymer clay. Make sure they are TOTALLY dry before storage (I leave them on scrap paper to wick away the moisture swiftly). The metal will rust and the wood soften if left damp. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love making my own stencils. I use these stencils for etching on glass with the Armour Etch Cream.
I wanted to make my own stencils because I couldn't find pretty stencils of cats that I could use for a fundraising event for a feral cat nonprofit. I first began glass etching by making my own stencils with contact paper. This works, but is very difficult to get clean lines with because you make the stencil on the glass. The vinyl stencils are amazing! I was very careful to makes sure my stencil was drawn exactly how I wanted before etching with a thin exacto knife. It worked beautifully! Super happy with the vinyl. And I can reuse my stencils!
Pros: Love being able to make my own stencils and reuse them!
Cons: Wish the sheet was bigger, or that you could order multiple sheets at once.
(I am also going to try the sticky vinyl used for cricut as a cheaper alternative. Bought it but haven't tried yet).
As always, fast shipping, good packaging, and happy buyer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great beginners kit for my sister and I. Great beginners kit for my sister and I. The pitcher alone almost made it worth it for us. It is very large and of good quality. The thermometer is also great, and these two items were the main reason I bought this package.
The scent we got was awesome, almost a bubblegum, but slightly more floral. Hard to describe but we both loved it.
The coloring that came with it is kind of a gross green, usuable I guess, but we ended up just using a crayon to make the light pink color we wanted.
It was awesome to have all the little jars to experiment with along with the wicks, it helped us to know what kinds we wanted to make more of going forward. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy, economical, and beautiful craft for kids. This is a great and easy marbling kit and I plan to use it for an after school craft program at the library. A tiny amount of ink goes a long way, so you can really stretch your budget! I bought the packs of 100 sheets of rice paper that Amazon suggested in the "buy together" bundle, and have been very pleased with the vibrant colors that result. I did a few different tests with different types of paper though, to see the difference. I tried Bristol Smooth Surface drawing paper, and found that it produced designs that were very light indeed, even after I manually attempted to remove the sizing by rubbing it under running water. The rice paper had a much more vibrant color so that's what I plan to use with my kids. Getting rice paper wet does make it fragile, so I'm having them fold the sheet in half and treat it as one sheet of paper - that seems to solve the fragility problem. See my photos for examples of the different things I tried. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Making Slime. Arrived on time, in perfect shape, and ready to make slime for my daughters birthday party. By the way Sta-flo works the best as an activator. I'm a school teacher, and we tried many slime experiments using various activators such as: borax, contact lenses solution, etc...we got the best results using sta-flo. Just in case you teachers want to do a class experiment. It is also less messy. Elmers glue, (be sure it's Elmers!) you can use white, clear, or glitter glue-but make sure it is Elmers. Use Elmers Glue, water, shaving cream, and sta-flo....any coloring you want to use. The glitter glue was a hit...worked much better than using the clear and adding glitter. ELMERS ONLY | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The cap problem is not an issue if you follow these instructions. . . I love this glue for small items. I glue my glass magnets with this glue and they never come apart. When you are glueing multiple items at a time, and need just a bit, the tips are perfect. By the time you're done assembling your item, enough glue will have come out of the tip to glue the next item.
As far as the cap problem, here is what you do: The first tip you use, keep it on when you're done. The glue will dry in it and form a plug. The next time you use the glue, take off the tip and set aside. Take off the white cap. Slide a toothpick through the white cap to clear out the semi-dried glue in there. Put the white cap back on, and a fresh tip. When you're done glueing, take off the tip, and put the original tip with the dried up glue in it back on the white cap.
Using a pipe cleaner, slide it through the tip you just used to clean it out and it will be ready for the next use. The first tip you use, keep it on when you're done. The glue will dry in it and form a plug. The next time you use the glue, take off the tip and the white cap. Slide a toothpick through the white cap to clear out the semi-dried glue in there. Put the white cap back on, and a fresh tip. When you're done glueing, take off the tip, and put the original tip with the dried up glue in it back on the white cap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Pleased. As a few other reviewers have described, I like to create new candles using the leftover wax from my spent candles. As such, the candles I make tend to be a mix of brands and types of wax... a little Bath & Body works, a little Glade, maybe some soy, etc. I wouldn't say that I have extensive experience in candle making, but these wicks work better than anything else I have tried. They remain standing when I pour the wax around them, they light easily, and they burn evenly. On top of that, the price can't be beat -- much better than the craft stores I visited that were selling a package of 10 wicks for about the same prices as the 8 dozen you get here.
I am very pleased with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Logical fallacy. These scissors are based on a logical fallacy that assumes that because a laser shows a straight line, your hand will cut along the same line too.
The problem with these scissors is that, because your (shaky) hand guides the scissor blades AND the laser, the line constantly moves along with the blades. Accidentally turn the blade 10 degrees? The laser turns too! This renders the laser utterly useless.
I have to say, I'm astonished a company actually went through the entire production process without a single team member realizing that their laser-scissors idea is fundamentally impossible. I think some people need to be fired... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best thing since the invention of sliced bread. This stuff is great! It's like duct tape for your Gortex or Omnitech. I had a 2" corner tear close to the elbow on my rain shell. This stuff held it together longer than the rest of the jacket lived.
I checked on professional repairs as recommended by Columbia. Their recommended repair company charges $75/hr for repairs and you pay for shipping both directions.
I guess if you have a $500 jacket, you might want to explore that option. But this stuff is great for the $80 rain shell that most of us own. If you're unsure of the color you need, get the clear. Obviously, you will see the patch. However, most outdoorsy type of people are more concerned with function over fashion.
I purchased the black. It is non-glare. I can't speak for the other colors but would assume that they are also non-glare as the type of material is supposedly consistent.
I don't believe that the tape itself is waterproof. It works best when the majority of the original fabric is available. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very solid, serviceable scissors. Not really meant to substitute for your $50 scissors, but rather to supplant your $3 cheapies. These are very nice low budget scissors. They are not ever going to compete with a higher end product. In our household, we try to keep scissors everywhere. Not sure why, but it just seems like we need scissors all the time: art projects, opening packages, cutting paper, wrapping paper, etc. So we try to keep a pair in virtually every room. And yet, they disappear like crazy. So we frequently find ourselves at Target or Wal-Mart, buying a cheap pair or two. These Scotch scissors are a cut above (pun intended!) these modest $3 scissors, and they feel substantially nicer. The cutting motion is very smooth. The handle is very comfortable, etc. I am very happy with these.
I have NOT had much opportunity to test the long term "non-stick" functionality...sorry. The little bit of tape and such that we have cut has not really left any residue. It's certainly better than the peformance we've gotten with the cheap scissors mentioned above. HOWEVER, I cannot comment at all on how these perform compared to high-end scissors. But my feeling is this: don't but these as a substitute for the high-end, much beloved scissors you have. They ARE an excellent upgrade for cheap scissors.
(By the way, these came in "frustration free" packaging, as pictured. Essentially, the box opens easily and the scissors pop right out. You don't need scissors to open the packaging! However, it also seems like a lot of cardboard to use up for 3 scissors. A bit wasteful.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It glued polyethylene plastic sheeting. I used 90-24 to patch thick (10 mil) plastic sheeting and it is the only product I have found so far that works. It patched a rip in my sheet plastic green house cover and in a fish pond I lined with the thick plastic. By the time I sprayed both the patch and the ripped area and got it thick enough to hold, there was not much left in the can but it did stick and hold and it was permanent in ten minutes. 90-24 is so similar to common contact cement, I ran a test to see if the more readily available product would hold. It seemed to stick but when it had dried for a week the ccc peeled easily from the patch and the ripped area. So 90-24 is the best I have found to glue polyethylene sheeting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Going to need to work on my upper body strength with this armature wire. This is a decent deal for this gauge and length of armature wire. Strangely, though, it is much stiffer and harder to bend than the other brands of 3/16" aluminum that I've used in the past. I still have some of my old stock left, so I put them side-by-side. Yep, same size. But, compared to this armature wire by Sculpture House, the older stuff I have bends considerably more easily while still holding its structure sturdily when put into position. With its increased stiffness, this wire from Sculpture House should definitely hold its shape if you work with heavier clays. Not sure why the difference in flexibility between the two same-sized wires. Both are labeled as aluminum. Perhaps one of them has other metal alloys included? Anyway, it's not a huge problem...although I do anticipate a body building career in my future by the time I've finished with these rolls. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Easy to make, would likely try again. This was a pretty easy process for my first time ever making candles. I was really concerned about burning myself, but the pour pot was really manageable, even for the tea lights. The fragrance I received was pearberry. So far it smells really nice - not too sweet. I just finished the process a few minutes ago. With this being the first time I've made candles and the first time using the soy wax, my only suggestion would be to add some cleaning instructions for the pour pot. I think I got mine clean, but any suggestions would be helpful.
It's very likely that I will be purchasing more supplies. I'm excited to try different fragances and make some homemade candles for Christmas presents | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The uses for this plastic material are endless and it's easy to use. This stuff is so much fun! It was easy to use, and came with great instructions for melting, coloring, and shaping the plastic. Your possibilities with this stuff are seriously endless! I love that it came with a booklet showing you different projects you could use the plastic for, ideas that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. Using this to strengthen and fix the weak point on my phone charger is genius, so glad they mentioned it! Not only can I go back and fix those cords that I thought were ready for the garbage, but I can also color code it, and make it known to world that this cord is mine!
I followed the directions that came with the package, and had success on my first try. However, I will say there is an art to learning how to manipulate and mold it (I'm still working on perfecting that part of it). Nothing a few trial runs can't fix. AND!! Trial runs are no big deal, because if you mess it up, back in the hot water it goes, and it's ready to be re-molded! I love that it can be reused! So many other similar products are a one time shot to get it right, but not with this stuff! My best comparison to what the material is like when it's moldable is silly putty. It has the same qualities to give you an idea of what you're working with.
I also tried using alcohol ink to stain the plastic and it worked fantastically! You do have to remember that alcohol ink can get messy, and make sure you wear gloves so you don't stain your hands, but the colors worked great! I just kneaded the alcohol ink right into the plastic after I heated it up.
Advice: Don't bother with heating water on the stove. I microwaved the water for 1 minute in a glass bowl and it was ready to go. I would caution you about what clothing or cloth material you have around you when you are working with this stuff. It got on my sleeve, and I'm not sure that it's going to completely come out. Not a huge deal, just know not to wear your best attire when working with this plastic. It's arts and crafts, and sometimes they get messy.
I don't feel like any pictures really do the product justice, so i'm working on a video I will get posted up in a few days!
I received this product for free/at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest opinion and review. Know that not all products get a 5 star review from me, and that this truly is an awesome product! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not the solution for me. Like many others, I got this because my computer charger had started to crack. At first, it seemed great and I was super excited to have a solution. However, I have realized over time that this really isn't idea for deterioration around the charging end, which is where the issue is. I used the sugru to protect the portion of the cable that was cracking because it bends. The sugru doesn't actually solve the problem, though, just moves it further down because the cord has to bend at some point. I think the issue is that, while this stuff becomes flexible, it's not flexible enough for this. If my cord stayed completely straight all of the time it wouldn't be an issue. But to prevent wear from bending, this simply relocates the problem. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best of the best. This is such a cute mold! I used a different color on the moon and owls. When doing more than a layer of color on top of each other, you'll need to spray alcohol on each layer to prevent the colors from falling apart. Another fun tip: Bubbles can form on the top of the soap (back of soap) after pouring the last of the soap to fill your mold, Spray again with alcohol. It takes the bubbles away. I love the Longzang molds. They will last for years if you take care of them. After I'm done pouring all my soap in the molds (they have all released beautifully), I put corn starch on them. Then put the molds in a Zip Lock Bag or wrap with a plastic wrap. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sadly - not a winner. I used the machine with limited success but it is terribly finicky and has finally jammed beyond fixing.. Honestly - it destroyed more paper during the calibration process than it folded correctly before jamming. The machine was delivered without a part needed to manually crank the paper jam clear of the rollers.
I really wanted this machine to work. I was disappointed and requested a refund/return which was denied because my request wasn't timely (client delayed project). In my refund/return request I did note a part was missing, unfortunately the company not only refused to allow me to return the machine, but didn't even ask which part was missing! I now have a useless hunk of metal and am looking forward to the frustration of dealing with a company that didn't pack all of its parts in the box to begin with. I honestly don't think it's worth it. If it had done a decent job I would have pursued getting the crank to begin with - but it really doesn't. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality, quality, quality. These are solid, well made little snipping scissors. I use them regularly for cross stitching and the tips are perfect size to get in and under threads and snip close.
I would advise against using these to cut Aida cloth as it might dull them quick.
Gingher is great quality and nicely weighted. I have the larger dressmaker's shears (which I adore) and these embroidery scissors are right up there with products I would invest in again and again.
The finger holes are small, but fit my small fingers just fine. The scissors also come with a nice small leather sheath to keep the point protected while they rumble around in my craft box. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good glue gun. I just love the smell of hot glue. It takes me back to lots of days and nights spent crafting with my mom as a kid. I had no idea how much I missed that smell until I needed a glue gun for around my own house. This one is larger than most cheap crafting guns. The handle is unlike any I have ever used on a glue gun before and it took about five minutes to get used to it but I like it better already. It slides easily and my hand didn't cramp at all from using it. The glue heated up very quickly and obviously the housing of the gun got a bit heated as well. It wasn't hot enough to burn me, even after being plugged in for an hour, but a small child may feel otherwise. If you are looking for a kid-friendly hot glue gun, look elsewhere.
The hot clue came out of the gun in a wonky fashion until I got used to it. Practice with it for a few minutes before using it on your projects. I have a feeling that operator error may actually be to blame for those who claim they had trouble getting the glue to come out in a uniform fashion. That said, I give it four stars instead of five due to this requisite learning curve and the fact that more often than not I had to set it on its side instead of the legs because it would not stand up straight on them and I needed to finish what I was doing before the glue cooled so I didn't have time to mess with it - that was annoying, much like this run-on sentence. Sturdier legs would be appreciated.
Also, I hope most people know to feed two glue sticks into a new glue gun. Because of the size of this gun, you will likely need to keep two glue sticks in it all the time. Look at where the mechanism that pushes the stick into the heater is actually located in relation to where the hot glue actually comes out of the gun. Using just a 4" glue stick isn't really going to cut it - you need to put another stick in there to push the first stick into the heater (using the trigger, not your hand). I thought this was common sense but some reviewers are complaining about it. Overall, I think it is a solid glue gun and would purchase it again for my purposes. If the work I am doing were more delicate, I would look into a smaller, lighter gun. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Massive Roll of Thin Paper. Got this for toddlers to scribble on and it works well. It is thinner than notebook paper, but we have been able to use both sides for scribbling. The roll is huge and appears to big and heavy to go on top of a toddler easel, which we had been considering doing. The paper is easy to tear, but we will be looking into getting a paper cutter to make cleaner cuts, or scissors. We may use this to cover a table for toddlers to draw on, 18" is a good size for easel drawing, but if I were using to wrap a table top the wider roll would be more convenient. We will need to find a way to store the roll for easy use, it is big and standing in the corner on it's end until we figure that one out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Kuts Like a Dream. I love this tool for cutting my cardstock for cardmaking! It's easy to use, and needs no batteries or electricity!
I can cut so much more paper for my card classes in a fraction of the time it used to take.
I can make many different sizes that I can use for matting on my cards. With this machine I cut up more paper and am able to keep ahead of what I may need.
The only negative remark I can think of is it only cuts one sheet at a time. However it does cut it to the perfect size and I get done quicker because I don't have to stop and measure each piece before I cut.
Highly suggest this as a gift for any card maker, and perhaps a scrapbooker also. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Vine Review. Since I received this pretty kit for review from amazon vine, I had to look up the cost. Honestly, I can't believe how much this kit is selling for! For apx $25, you get a beautiful pink CARDBOARD BOX with several (mostly disposable) adhesive items. To me, this is just marketing hype and I would never have paid this much for the kit, regardless of the designer's name. The items inside the kit are good quality, but in no way worth $25 in my opinion. If the storage box itself had been a permanent and high quality material, not cardboard, that had more practical storage space with room for additional items, then I could justify the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but I had better results with 115-120 degree pores from them on. Well packaged, no spilling during shipping.
I had only one issue with using it, but I'm convinced it was a user error which was quickly corrected. I think I waited too long to pore the first set of candles. I was trying to wait until the product was 100 degrees F, but I had better results with 115-120 degree pores from them on. The only difference was the smoothness of the finish on the top.
I've had no issues with the look of the candles after multiple burnings. They melt well, and harden up nicely once you blow them out.
I heated the wax to 140 on the stove while stirring, let them cool to 120 before adding essential oil scents and pored once it reached 115-120. Clean-up was a breeze. All it took was hot, soapy water in the sink and a quick run through the dishwasher and all residue was gone.
I was very happy with this product and will buy again when my supplies run out. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Culina Titanium Coated Herb Scissors - Work very well - Quite fun to use - Recommended. These Culina Herb Scissors are addictive... seriously. The five bladed design is like no other pair of scissors that we have ever seen, and not only are they sharp but the entire unit looks and feels very sturdy. We still have a good crop of parsley, sage, basil and thyme growing, so we first tried these out on the basil and... snip, snip, snip... we had chopped basil for our homemade marinara. So easy to use. Highly recommended.
Once you start snipping things with these, it is hard to stop. After the basil we moved on to the other herbs, deciding to really thin our the plants and dry some herbs for winter-time use. These scissors went about doing their duty for about 90 minutes straight, with great success. Even after all of that work, careful clean up was done with soapy water and a sponge, with drying assisted by wiping between each blade with a clean, dry dish towel. Some care did need to be taken but clean up was not tough. Once dry we put the casing over the scissor end to keep the blades out of harms way while stowed away.
Shipping was fast, and packing was great. These amazing five-bladed scissors are about 7.5 inches long from stem to stern, and about 3 inches tall from the outside of the handles. The sharpened surface of the blades are about 3.5 inches long and come nicely sharpened, ready for use. The handle is very comfortable to hold and use. At just about 5 ounces, these scissors are nicely designed but not too heavy.
The titanium coating on the blades is very unique, seemingly protecting the blade surface while keeping bits & pieces from sticking as they do their job. Very good deal.
The Amazon sales listing notes that these scissors are covered by a "100% Culina Satisfaction Guarantee", though it does not go into further detail on what that entails. If an issue ever arises I will return here to update the review and let you know what the issue was and how resolution was handled. We did receive this unique, addictive tool gratis from the manufacturer and have put it to the test to objectively find out how well it performed. My statements here reflect that testing, as does our now-depleted herb garden...
If you are looking for a well built, multi-blade scissor of this size, style and affordable price, for use as I have described above, then we highly recommend these Culina Herb Scissors based on our experience with them. They function perfectly and are easy & comfortable to use. Try them and I bet you find them to be as effective and fun as we do.
Highly recommended. Go for it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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