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So far, so good. My use of this product might be a little unconventional. I bought this to help repair a large section of canvas on my tent trailer. As I couldn't remove the canvas without removing ALL the canvas I needed something that could bond a new piece of canvas into the existing. This stuff seems to be doing the trick!
As others have mentioned, it is extremely runny. Almost like water. It can become a messy job if you aren't careful. It does dry very quickly though. I was expecting to have to wait a long time before being able to move able work with the canvas. Not so. All in all, this appears to be a great product. Hopefully it will hold up over time and truly be permanent as it's advertised. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent product of those left-handers looking to make their life easier. I bought these scissors because I was in an accident and I am learning how to be a left-handed writer. I was born right-hand dominant. I wish I had found these scissorsearlier because they do make a difference in the comfort level of trying to cut things which is very difficult to do with right hand scissors. The Area for your fingers appear to be somewhat padded or have some kind of unique feel to them to where they are very comfortable to cut with. My daughter who is right-handed even likes them and is trying to use her left hand to use them! Excellent product, Great quality, and very comfortable. I think the best part was that it came with instructions on the back with pictures. Although the instructions were in Spanish we could still follow along with the pictures . Excellent product and I highly recommend for those who are left-handed looking to make their life easier! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrendous product. This is an absolutely terrible product. I ordered this because my daughter was playing the role of a baby pig in a fable her team wrote and was performing at a statewide competition, and I needed to make her face and neck pink. When I opened it to use it yesterday at the competition, the product was hard as a rock. It would not even go onto the make-up sponge. I used a kitchen knife to try to chop it up and soften it enough to get it onto the sponge to put onto her skin and it just became a hard, chopped up, crumbly mess that still wouldn't even go onto the make-up sponge. How can something be sold as face paint if you can't get it onto someone's face? It was a worthless waste of money and was not able to be used at all for the competition which was the sole reason I bought it! And, of course, now it is too late to return it. This product is garbage and the biggest waste of money ever! Please save yourself the hassle and DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cute variety pack of patterns, very pleased. I saw the kitty pattern in this cute multi pack of washi tapes and didn't even care what else came with it when I ordered them. The price for a twelve pack was fantastic as well. The tapes are of good quality and the adhesive sticks nicely to scrapbook papers and card stock (the two materials I have tried so far).
I'm quite pleased with the variety of patterns that was included in this 12-pack. They include: a cute purple and white argyle-diamond pattern, black and white polka dots which are very versatile for crafting and perfect for spring/summer, black and gold diagonal stripes - the ones I received are slightly thinner gold striped than pictured, gold snowflakes, purple and yellow zig zags, black and white houndstooth - one of my all time favorite prints, a sort of abstract Christian dove/cross/book/fish print which isn't really my style, "wrapped with love" on purple which I plan for using on plain brown paper for all my summer gifts, a scrolling black and white floral print, multi colored circles on teal and my two absolute favorites of the pack, the black kitties on teal and a super cute Alice in Wonderland style print with mushrooms, rabbits, owls and more in black print on white tape. All the patterns have really clean edges and look crisp. These tapes appear to be high quality and perform well too.
I did receive a discount on this product in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
TINY TINY - read the size very carefully- the entire mold fits in MY HAND. Super small - the entire mermaid mold fits in MY HAND ! it was an amazing feat to just get the expoy in the tiny, tiny lines of the mermaid's hair. It just barely worked and wasn't the best looking when done. That mold kept the stench of the epoxy. I threw it out after one use. It was so pathetically tiny, I just got disgusted with it and mad at myself for not reading how small this was before I bought it. They show this great picture of a mermaid in the front of the mold. I have a hard time believing that mermaid, in the picture, could have come out the same mold as the mold I was sent. If you are using this for candy or chocolate, good luck trying to pop it out withou busting it all up. I had to really wrangle it out of the mold and I was lucky it didn't bust and mine was hard epoxy! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The Best I Have Ever Used. I discovered this product a few years ago. I hated all the standard removers you could buy in the stores, and none of them did a really good job, and left a residue. This stuff is AMAZING! It is safe to use on Anything; ANY surface, ANY finish or solid material that I have used it on. I will NEVER understand why manufacturers think they need to use indelible glue for price tags and such, but it seems to be the standard. And, SO many times you manage to even damage an item trying to remove the glued on tag(s)! Un Du is just the best! It leaves no residue or smell, and although it looks like you're using a lot, but you're not. This bottle will last a good long time when applied routinely as needed. It can also work like a solvent to remove marker or ink from a solid item. I SWEAR by this stuff! If a tag is on really steadfastly, you can "soak" it with Un Du and let it sit a while. The tag will just curl up and peel right off! Or, you can use the built-on scraper. It will direct the liquid to the sticker as you scrape. I cannot emphasize more how good this stuff is! It will not harm items and finishes like turpentine or nail polish remover. Believe me, I learned bitter lessons about using that stuff. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gold Stickers. I purchased a variety of Silhouette Printable sticker papers here on Amazon. You can't beat Amazon's price for this product. The adhesive paper is thick and made well. I've used this to make stickers for scrapbooking, stationary, cards, and also made planner stickers. The quality of the paper is great. I've been using them with my Cameo cutter and other tools, and it's worked well every time. My only advice for those with die cutting machines, is that you don't follow the suggested blade setting. I use it on a low setting like 1 on my Cameo, and it cuts fine. Anything higher tends to cut right through the paper which isn't great if you're trying to create sticker sheets. I think the suggested setting is fine if you're planning to make individual stickers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the most expensive piece of junk I ever purchased. I will outline the problems with this model one at a time. The first is that the rotating piece that holds the 4 different types of fasteners holds them 1/8" above the bottom of the tool, which is monumental when your trying to fasten something securely. secondly the arm is long enough to adjust to many frames but not tall enough. thirdly the plastic build is so far beyond sub par that it broke upon first use. And the first use didn't even drive the fastener into the frame (made of soft press-board). The fourth issue i had was that even upon fixing the tool the second use broke the plastic arm that holds the outside of the frame. For the sake of your own framing please DO NOT BUY. It was the single worst purchase I have ever made. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent Soap Kit. I will start off by saying I was disappointed in the quality of the tools, it seemed from the pictures that they were well crafted and of high quality. I was thinking the whole "Made in Thailand" and the spill about it being their original craft Id get some lovely well made tools.
Not so. The handles look and feel like cheap wood, the necks are haphazardly attached, not even all are straight, and the overall look is just mediocre at best. They feel and look rather cheap and mass produced.
However, the aesthetics aside, the kit does do what its supposed too. The metal heads carve the shapes they are supposed too, and the pouch bag the tools come in is nice for keeping them all together.
The kit is not pretty, but it could be worse, and it works well, so I go with 4 stars overall. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
is wound firmly on the sturdy roll (which is good when it's on your wrist . Scor tape swamped the scrapbook and mini-album craft market a few years ago and revolutionized quick, secure, acid free adhesion of paper and other materials. This year a bunch of imitators have emerged at a fraction of the price of scor-tape. Not all are made equal, but time will really tell. I bought a lot of 3/8" from Elizabeth Crafts on Joann's online store when it was discounted. It had a lot of the same characteristics as score tape but wasn't wound as tightly and sturdily on the roll. This Angel Crafts tape appears to be similar to Scor tape, is wound firmly on the sturdy roll (which is good when it's on your wrist as you are applying to many surfaces as with mini albums/scrpbooks. It also boasts 42 yds compared to 27 for scor-tape and is much more economical at these prices compared to scor-tape, the Elizabeth Crafts brand at Joann's even when 50% off.
I'm about to place another order for 10 rolls (this is a 2 roll pack price), and will hope I can find 3/8th"size as well.
Happy customer.
PS: I'll update in a year or so with how the tape is holding on all the Xmas albums I'm making. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty punch design .... but . This is a very pretty punch but I have 3 issues with it:
1. There was no alignment guide on the stamp for you to line up a small piece of paper so you know where you'll actually be punching (yes, it has the patterns on either side of the stamp but they help only if you are using a longer piece of paper.
2. Secondly there is nothing underneath that catches all the cut outs that drop out. What a mess it leaves behind! There should be some sort of removable tray underneath that catches all the fallout
3. It works great on thin paper. Less great on card stock (even light card stock). I wanted to use it to embellish the earring cards I make on card stock but I may need to rethink that plan. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They don't work for making teeth. This product might be good for making crafts and fix things but they are NOT good for making teeth.
I am giving one star because the product information is totally misleading..
The seller says you can make teeth with these beads (such as temptooth product) Uh...false
I bought temptooth before and they work great, but since a little bag of beads costs around 30 bucks, I wanted to give this a try SINCE the description says they are used to make teeth too.
It is impossible, im-po-ssi-ble to make teeth with this product. As soon as you heat the beads and take them out of the water, they cool too fast so you cannot shape them to make your teeth.
So do not waste your money on this to make teeth. Won't work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A must have. I already had a slice safety cutter that I had found in a local home improvement store several years ago and is still sharp after being used often. I found a use for that cutter at work and took it there. Wow was I missing it at home! I was so relieved to find it here and ordered a replacement for home. I think the price is very fair and the delivery was very speedy, which I really appreciated. I will say, the reason I picked up my first one was for the purpose of opening things that come wrapped in the hard plastic, and my experience was that it doesn't do a very good job with that. But ... it works great on paper and stays sharp. I like how it is so handy to pick up and use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Superior to Armor Etch in every way. I own a small glass etching business which focuses mostly on drinkware and Christmas ornaments. We have been using Armor Etch for years, as there is no alternative in our area. Recently I was at Michael's and they were out of AE, but I discovered Martha Stewart etching cream. We could not wait to buy our usual stuff, so even though it was more expensive, I bought Martha Stewart. I am so glad I did! It does not have any of the problems that AE does. There are no unetched spots which seem to appear when we use AE because of crystals that are in the cream. Also, it offers a significantly smoother finish. There are no brush marks which we frequently see with on our other works. The smell is even far less offensive. Might be more expensive, but is well worth the investment! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tandy Leather Factory Nickel Plated Rapid Rivets. Along with my custom woodwork, I have restarted a skill I left behind years ago (raising children and chasing $$ was my main focus), now that I have time to slow down- I have rekindled an old passion of working with leather- Tandy has always provided great leather working products, that has not changed, it has progressed to the point of "High Quality" items, such as these rivets, very easy to use and wonderful selection of the finishes- I highly recommend these rapid rivets for one sided views of leather work- Thanks Tandy for not going for "cheap and shoddy", but maintaining quality products at a good price, Thanks Amazon for making them available and fast shipping | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's a good pad to have for general DSP and some of . It's a good pad to have for general DSP and some of the pages are great for children, teachers, or college students. I like the paper weight in this pad - not cheap 34lb paper but not 65lbs either. You could get baby cards out of this pad. Soft colors. It is one sided only - which is good because you don't have to pick which side you like better and then lose the other side.
I don't like that some of the pages have a boarder around them, which means your card won't have a consistent boarder unless you make a 6x6 card (which costs more to mail). Or the design is obviously made for a scrap book page. Sometimes manufacturers take a 12x12 pad and shrink it down to 6x6 and call it a card making pad - but you won't be able to use some of the pages for cards.
For making cards, I have started using 6x6 pads only now. The design is sized much smaller so the scale of the design fits the size of the card. And the cost is great. If I buy 12x12 pads now, I'm careful to buy patterns that are solid across the whole sheet - I do not want to make cards with a scrapbooking DSP sheet. I can do it, but I would rather have the consistent solid pattern across the whole sheet instead of having to cut the page up in a way to work around the lopsided/huge focal point on a scrapbooking page. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It can punch A5. I am new to filofax and have a personal and A5. This is designed for the personal and the size below it. I have read many reviews that state you cannot use this for A5 however you can. There's a very helpful video on you tube...just search. The only thing I dislike about the punch is that there are no guides so your paper may vary from punch to punch. You have to have the paper centered (there is a center mark) but as I stated this can cause variations on how close to the top or bottom the punches are. The A5 punches are even a bit harder to do but it can be done. This will keep you from needing a much more expensive hole punch. If you don't think you want to go to this trouble I suggest you purchase a hole punch specially for the pages you wish to achieve. If you're like me for the price I'll stick with this one! It punches clean and can punch 5 pages with little effort. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GREAT TEACHING TOOL. Used these as "equity sticks." Write student name with permanent marker on the end of each stick. Put sticks in a can/plastic holder(not breakable mug or anything else that's breakable). Pull out a can during lesson to make sure every student participates. If student doesn't know the answer/is confused, just say, "Pick someone to help you" so other students who want to try can volunteer and the student doesn't feel embarrassed.
This is really useful to increase student engagement. Usually there is only a handful of kids participating. Plus when you have a hyper, poorly trained, impulsive class they tend to scream out answers and throw terrible, disruptive tantrums that keep stopping the class. This pop stick method is especially good for ICT class where students' levels greatly vary.
The reason for four stars, not five is because I had to throw out a few sticks that looked different(burn holes, bent, looked bad). I wish they had 30 of each color(even if there were fewer colors) because a few students ended up with different colors which defeats the purpose of random choosing and fairness. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall, works well. Overall, the bottle cutter works well. I had some trouble adjusting the rollers. The product comes with an Allen wrench, but on the backside there are square bolts which are sometimes hard to hold in place as you make adjustments. Most wine bottles and beer bottles seem to fit. I did find one wine bottle with a wider base that I could not seem to fit into the cutter. The angle of the cutter just wouldn't quite match up to the bottle and when I turned the bottle the cutter would not score the glass. I may have to try a hose clamp with a hand cutter on that bottle. The included sandpaper does not have the grit listed on the backs of the pieces--think one does and the others don't. This isn't really a big deal as I had to use some of my own sandpaper anyway--just thought I would mention. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Brossum is awesome. I originally ordered two of these brushes to help with the painting of a faux stone wall feature I'm in the process of creating. I thought they were so amazing that I had to order two more.
The good: these brushes are big and sturdy and good to apply paint or wax with (I'm using Inka Gold paints, which are acrylic mixed with wax).
The not-as-good: if you need a brush for tiny spaces or detail work, these won't work. They are just too big and bulky. However, they are more than worth it for getting several types of texturing and painting in larger areas.
They WILL shed at first, so you definitely want to take the time to clean the brush thoroughly before the first use if you don't want to pick bristles out of your design.
All in all, I'm in love with these brushes. They were an excellent buy and I'm so glad I found these at the start of my project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great glue gun. <div id="video-block-R3B4M69VFA4F1L" 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/E1v5lTVsZKS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A14LMrmiN-S.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This glue gun is a great buy! We have another glue gun that was more expensive than this one...they both do the job of melting the glue well but there's some differences. The CCbetter Glue Gun has some features the more expensive one does not. The simple thought of putting an on/off switch on the unit makes it so convenient! It came with 25 glue sticks to get you started and depending on what you're using the glue gun for the 25 glue sticks could last you a really long time. This glue gun is going to make school projects for 4 children so much easier.
I received the CCbetter Glue Gun for free in order to provide an honest product review. When I purchase an item I rely heavily on the customer reviews to verify the sellers claims. Therefore, I feel it is my job to honestly and accurately review this product. My thoughts on this product belong to me and are in no way manipulated or influenced. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So Far It Does Not Stick with Shoes. 7/14/17 update
I used it to fix a handle on a whirlpool microwave. It looks good. It seems to be sticking. I don't like that it takes A LOT of the material (I had to use more than 4 of the little packets) to make the handle stick to the door only because Sugru is so expensive. But it is cool that it works so far, so I am giving it 3 stars from the previous 1 star.
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So far it has not worked. I used it to glue the sole back on my kid's shoes and it did not work. Right after my kid wore the shoe the sole started to come off. Maybe I did not use enough? I have other projects and will update after those are completed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked great for repairing rip in pleated window shade. My need wasn't for craft work. I needed to repair a 2-inch rip at a crease in my pleated (accordion) window shade. I was looking for tape that was strong, not too thick, and flexible since the shade has to open and close. I saw the word "hinge" to describe this tape and thought perhaps it might work. It did! Even better than I had expected it to. It's white (the color of the inner paper portion of the shade), it's thin (so that it doesn't interfere with the amount of light that's let through), and it's flexible (so that the shade continues to up and down easily). I've seen references on the web that say that once a pleated shade is ripped, there's nothing to do but replace it, but I think this fabric tape may keep our shades going for years more. Perhaps others with the same issue will find this review and consider using this tape to repair their shades. The only thing I don't know yet is how long the tape will stay on, but if it stays on long enough, if I ever need to put a new strip on I have plenty of tape left. Better than letting the shade rip further. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Overall its a great tool to get started in leather works or doing . I have used the 7 in 1 Stitching Groover, Beveler, and Creaser for approximately 30 small leather projects. Overall its a great tool to get started in leather works or doing simple projects, however, after 30 small projects I have a few things to say.
First, the Groover, after 30 projects its obviously isn't as sharp as what it was - understandable, its something that needs to be replaced like a regular razor blade, however, I don't see any replacements available other than to buy a new tool. I still use this, however, I have noticed that it doesnt leave a clean cut groove but I am able to live with it because the stitching covers it up.
Second, the three Edge Bevelers, I gave up on after 10 projects because they became dull and were snagging the leather. Another issue I had was that the tool comes with 3 different sized bevelers; .8 mm, 1 mm, and 1.2 mm, when I received them, they were not marked, and I honestly cannot tell the difference by looking or even using them. The first couple projects the bevelers worked well, but after the 10th project, I gave up, and bought 4 dedicated bevelers, in 4 different sizes, which work much better. My opinion is the bevelers are fine for a few projects, but after that you will notice the performance will start to drop off.
Third, the Creaser, I haven't found much use for this except when I need to make a fold, and this works about as well as using a nine penny nail and ruler. After using this on one of my projects, the process of getting this bit into the tool is tedious, and I haven't used it since a nail will provide me with the same result and less aggravation swapping out bits, which leads me to my next point, swapping out bits.
Swapping out bits is a little bit of a pain. First, the screw that holds the bits in place is really small and can be easily lost if you are not careful, and no there are not replacements that come with the tool. Second, not really a complaint but just an observation, is that the Beveler has such a tight fit that I didn't need the screw, and it wasn't an easy slide on and slide off application.
Over all I rated this as a 4 because it is a tool that works much like a starter set, it got me through the projects I wanted, but as my interested evolved, the 7 in 1 tool started to lack in performance and efficiency. I think if the company was to include extra screws for holding the bits, and label the Edge Bevelers of the sizes, this would be a 5 star product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hate it. Uggh do not waste your time with this face paint there are so many others that are better.... Wolfe, paradise, mehron, DFX, TAG all have better coverage do not get gloppy on your after you ad water... not to mention the colors are muted and not very vivid and the case is cheap plastic and not sturdy at all. If you are doing a church or b-day gig with non professional face painters this is probably okay for a first endeavor into this field. If you are at all serious about face painting or learning stop do not purchase.... do some more research. Good Face paint is not cheap and its an investment. There are some professionals that love snazaroo but you will find a majority hate it for the reasons I stated above. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Product For Fixing And Preventative Measures. I was on the fence about this product for a while. I thought, "Maybe I won't be using it all," or, "This is pricey." I finally bought some (during a sale), and used all of it for a weekend of fixing.
FIXING PREVENTION
I like preventative care, so I will "fix" things before they have a chance to break. I used the Sugru to reinforce all my important electronic cables: laptop cables and adapters, iDevice cables of all types, AC power cables. One packet might be able to reinforce 2-3 cables (on both ends) depending on how much you use.
HOW TO USE
Wash your hands, and wipe down the parts of whatever you're fixing. Cut on the dotted line on the packaging, scrape the Sugru off, roll it in your hands and start applying it to whatever part you want. You have half an hour to use each packet. I was worried about time at first but I've been pretty good at using one packet in under 20 minutes.
I think what you get in each packet is a perfectly balanced amountenough to use within the 30-minute time frame. Just line up what you will be fixing so you aren't left to wonder "what can I fix?" in that 30-minute window. It's kind of funny when you open it you're wondering what you could possibly use this for and you feel it might be too much in a pack. After using it, you realize you need to open up more packs as it was not enough.
Let it sit and don't touch it for 24 hours, don't let it touch other things as it could stick to it. Give it 48 hours if the thickness is over 3mm.
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If you apply Sugru on cords, use gravity to keep cure Sugru straight. Example: if you put Sugru around a bent cord end, hang that end with something slightly heavier attached to straighten it out. Once it's cured, it should be a straight(er) end.
FIXING BROKEN THINGS
Here are the things I used Sugru for:
Fixed and reinforced a swimming goggle nose piece
Added a bumper feet to a toaster that was off balance
Reinforced my TV adapter cables with a layer to prevent future frays
Reinforced headphone cable joints
Glued my 10-year old teapot lid back on
Reinforced straps on two pairs of slippers
Reinforced Apple's Lightning to 3.5mm adapter (because that cord is really thin)
Added flat bumpers to my wobbly TV remote
Reattached a piece of plastic to a kitchen appliance
Sealed the ring of an insulated cup
Patched up holes in several shoes
STORING UNTIL NEEDED
One of the first concerns is storing this for later use. Their website says you can store it in the fridge, so I store it in a Ziploc and keep it there until needed. It can last up to 13 months. (However, I used all 24 packets I had within a month; lots of preventative measures!).
THINGS TO KNOW
This can stain your hands, especially the black. The official instructions say you can wipe yourself clean with some toilet paper, and surprisingly it works to an extent. You can start with the toilet paper, clean off any other residue with soap and water, and then more toilet paper.
SUMMARY
Sugru is so versatile and easy to use. I wish I had bought it sooner and I had to reorder two more packs after two days of fixing. It has saved me money from having to rebuy broken items (saving hundreds of dollars), and it helped restore and reinforce things that couldn't be replaced! That itself is worth the price. Recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The most useful tool in my kitchen tool drawer, and at my craft table too. This is one of the best craft adhesives I have ever used. It is so versatile. I bought it for my sister, who had just started making hatpins. She was using the wrong adhesive for what she was trying to do, making a mess, and gluing her fingers together. I pulled out the tube of E6000, squirted some on a piece of cardboard and handed her a toothpick. She was amazed at how easily her components went together and stayed together, and how strong the bond was the next day when she tried her best to pull everything apart. Now she's a fan of E6000.
But this is also the adhesive I keep in my tool box for all kinds of household things that can be handled with a little of the right stuff. E6000 glues just about anything. I have been using it for years, and there is nothing else quite like it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice quality, good value. I like this palm tools. While an odd shape, they fit well in the hand (I wear a medium glove, but have large palms) and hold an edge very well. They're nice to use for small projects . I took off a star because, from what I can tell, the chisels are only held in by glue, and I would prefer if there was something more to keep them on solid. I have gotten around 24-36 hours of use out of them (so far) without issue, using them on bass wood and red cedar. Made in the USA, this is a great set for a beginner and a good value. If you're not sure if you want to get into wood carving, I'd say this is a great place to start for doing small projects.
I'd recommend buying the FlexCut SlipStrop polish set to go with it, it makes honing the chisels very easy and quick. Remember, a dull blade is way more dangerous than a sharp one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes my sample packs look more professional. I use these dots to attach my product samples to their instructions for use cards. My customers have said they like that it's easy to remove the sample and neither the card nor sample are damaged or left sticky from the dot and removing the dot itself is easy, too.
I've found that application is quicker if I use as little pressure as possible when I apply the dot. First I remove the clear plastic backing, the dot is stuck to this. I gently place the dot where I want it on the back of the sample and VERY lightly press on it through the clear plastic just to be sure it stays put. Then I slowly peel back the plastic backing. If I didn't press too hard, the clear plastic will pull away from the dot easily. If I did press a little too hard then the dot will stretch and want to stay attached to the clear plastic. If that happens, I've found it best to use my fingernail to gently separate the dot from the backing as I peel it away. Once I've got the dot on the sample and removed the backing I place the sample where I want it on the instruction card then press harder to make sure they stick together. Don't use your fingers to remove the dot from the plastic and place it wherever you're using it. The oil from your skin will make the dot less sticky and you could also cause the dot to ball up rather than stay flat.
Took several times to get the amount of pressure right for the quickest removal of the plastic, but really, even when the dot and backing don't separate perfectly in one go, these are still easy to use and make my sample packs look more professional. Perfect for my business needs and will buy again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent quality but not actual Dot. These are a good deal and seem to be of OK quality. They are being sold as Dot snaps (which are US made and Milspec) but they are not marked Dot on the base (every other one of the thousands of Dot snaps I've set were) and the innards on the Dot branded ones are brass and the heads are a much more robust black oxide coating. These are all black but the heads have more of a glossy paint like finish.
Snap and unsnap action is good enough (though the finish makes them tight at first) but they are not nearly as smooth as the Dot brand. They have a nice long post which is helpful in some applications like heavier leather or multiple layers of fabric.
Just some things to consider depending on your application. For me they fall between the Dot and Tandy brands in terms of quality. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love, love, love it! (So far. (You can see my video comparing Golden Gel Medium to Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium here ---> [...]
I'm an avid transfer crafter. I began using the gel medium that can be bought in the artist section at my local Michael's (which is nearly $14, unless you have a coupon which allows you 40-50% off one product). It was okay, but it definitely was easy to rub off some of the image while trying to simply rub off the paper. For a while, I tried other options when it came to my subway art but I was never 100% happy with those. When I saw that this product was available, I jumped at the chance to try it after watching the video Mod Podge posted. Of course, I was also a little wary. These items always seem to work great when professional crafters use it. But would it work for me?
I got my LASER print (this is a must unless you want to use a ton of spray sealer on an inkjet print, therefore wasting a lot of time just prepping the image) done up at Office Depot and sat down to give this a try. A down side is that this does have to dry for 24 hours (not an easy feat for someone impatient like me). The gel medium, according to most tutorials, only need a few hours to set. Then again, maybe not letting the gel medium set for longer was some of my problem? Anyhoo, I busied myself with other tasks for the day and picked up my project the next morning (24 1/2 hours later to be exact). Instead of placing a damp cloth over my project (it was an 8"x10" canvas), I used a medium-size paintbrush to brush on water. Then, I began to rub the paper off. It did take several times of doing so (wet, rub, dry, repeat), but I was extremely pleased with how well my image transferred. There were only a few places where a very small bit of the image rubbed off (but it's said that with this kind of craft, some imperfection is perfection). When I had done this type of transfer with the gel medium, I never knew if I'd lose a good portion of the image, leaving the project pretty much unusable. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not What I Expected. This product may be great depending on your intended use. However, I was using it for a scrapbook and a variety of random art projects (e.g., popup cards). Based on my use, I have the following criticisms of the product:
(1) PLASTIC ADHESIVE TAPE: This product is best described as tape, not lace. It may be described as paper thin, plastic adhesive. As such, it does not look at all like lace.
(2) THIN, SEE-THROUGH: The product is very thin, which causes it to be partially see-through when applied to paper of contrasting color. It also looks rather cheap because it is so thin.
(3) IMPERFECT PATTERN: The "lace" that is depicted has holes that give it a lace-like pattern. However, the tape did not have all the holes pre-detached. When I peeled it from its backing the holes still did not detach. Therefore, the pattern in the tape looked fairly bad. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Price for a Quality Brush. I bought this to use specifically for Annie Sloan soft wax, and was attempting to find an affordable brush that had reliable reviews. It was very annoying to me to see reviews that ended with "I was compensated for this review"! I wanted honest opinions I could trust. So first of all, please know that I paid for this myself and am leaving a review to help others! I used this brush for the soft clear wax. First, I rinsed the brush with warm water as per the directions to remove any loose bristles. As I was waxing my pieces (2 small pieces and 1 large dresser) I only had a a few bristles come loose. They came off easily when I removed the excess wax with a cloth, so it wasn't a problem at all! I didn't have to use tweezers or anything. I haven't used this brush for chalk paint, but it worked great for the wax! I used dish soap to clean the wax after use, which did the trick. I recommend this brush to anyone looking for an affordable brush for soft wax! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what it is supposed to at a very reasonable price. If you can accept what it is, which is two D-cell batteries that make a wire hot, this is a great tool. I love the simplicity of it. It may be slow for some people, but I have found that pulling the wire back and forth speeds things up. It does eat batteries, but all of that energy is going into heat. I had an earlier version with an unreliable switch (trying to find the sweet spot with that switch was difficult), and I have found this one much better, and I suspect it gives me more battery life. I make art that often involves styrofoam, and this tool works for me. Hey, it's not a laser cutter, but it does what I want it to, reliably and predictably. I liked the previous model enough to order two of this version, based on the Amazon description. Perfect? No, but it does everything I want it to do. It's a great buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed 2nd time around. I ordered these before and absolutely loved them. When i ran out i just reordered the same product but what i got was very disappointing. The adhesive strip is so tiny the bag often folds over on itself and i have had several rip along the seam. Not at all like the first batch i ordered a few months ago which had a nice thick adhesive strip, but had to make do as i was out and had orders to fill.
My second HUGE disappointment was the condition in which they arrived. This may not be the fault if the company but it is a reflection on them when it happens. The package was disgusting. I was afraid to touch it. Finally i grabbed some gloves and eventually determined that it was lotion from the god awful perfume smell. I had to clean and air them out to make them usable. Fortunately it only got on a few but the smell was overbearing.
Again my first batch was perfect...this one not so much. Hit or miss i guess with this company. Picture with white strip is first batch, clear is second batch. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome-sauce. Wow! Just wow.
Right when you open this product the strong scent of spices just hits you in the face! It is awesome if you're a spice fanatic!
I love DIY's and love ghost peppers! I absolutely think this product is great for people who love to "do it yourself" I mean the sense of feeling accomplished when you finish your very own product is great.
This kit comes with a cute greeting inside and has all that you need in clear or labeled packs. This makes it very easy to start your kit!
Also,
To mention this company personally emailed me 3 times just to make sure to say thank you for my purchase, to check if I received my product, and to make sure it was everything I wanted in a product and if not that they would gladly give a full refund with a smile! I think that is absolutely awesome great customer service and a great product!
I can't wait to check out other products! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
NOT RANGER. I second some of the other negative reviews as mine also came in a round shipping container, not the RANGER box I was expecting. I have a real RANGER craft sheet (which has seen better days) but this one is not the same as the RANGER one I have. Also, mine came with a tear through the top layer so that makes it even less effective than it should be. Well, it's just less effective than the RANGER craft sheet period. Oh, and things (i.e. inks, liquids) do have a tendency to be absorbed into the sheet rather than staying beaded up on top of the sheet (as I said, LESS EFFECTIVE!). I suppose it works for some things fine, but I bought this thinking it would be the same as the one I had. Obviously, that wasn't the case. I've decided I'm not going to let my next craft sheet get as banged up as I let my RANGER one get cause this one was quite disappointing. Seriously, this one is a definite fail for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely worth the price.- Cut everything. I bought these used on Warehouse deals. The price was fantastic, better than any sale I could ever find and I had been looking for awhile. I am not looking for some other sizes of the same product line.
Negative: The handles looked like the dog chewed on them, but it is not in a place that impacts how I use them. They have a terrible odor. I am not sure if it is the product or the home that these were originally purchased' In spite of saying all that I am so glad I purchased them, used because I would not own them otherwise.
They are amazingly sharp and cut through everything. I don't know why they have better cutting ability than other scissors I have. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe the best all-round scissors I've ever owned. I like this scissors for a lot of reasons, among them is the new non-stick coating. I open a lot of packages and with the sticky tapes and glues, cheap scissors I've used get clogged up. I used to use a rusty razor blade (not the best thing to keep around) to open packages, but occasionally I'd damage the goods. I've reviewed titanium scissors before and the stiffness is a big asset when you need to cut things. I didn't try it cause I'd hate to damage the non-stick coating, but I bet this scissors would actually cut tin. The design is slightly different than some of the other Westcott scissors I've reviewed, it has a more angled and bigger opening for my lower fingers.
Like my last review it cut those crappy bubble packages with ease and opened packages without getting too sticky, it's not perfect there but much better than without non-stick and much easier to clean. I hand shredded several old bills with this and could do about 14 pages without hurting my hand it cuts very well. Like most titanium scissiors you don't see it bend and just let the paper jam the blades! I recommend this as a good household or office purchace. I now wish they would move on to make a springloaded kitchen shears with a wall mount for easy access. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Okay I guess. Well first this took 3 days to ship instead of the 1 to 2 day prime shipping promise. But that is totally fine because I was not in a rush. I have started making molds out of it but I havee not baked it yet. Them mold maker is sticky and makes your hands feel very sticky. Also the moldmaker is so soft and sticky that the item you are molding make it hard to come out. It does work well as a clay softener. I think I will only use this to make mold I am selling and then I will buy the reusable oyamaru moldmaker which is only 2.85 for abou the same amount and you have to put it in boiling water, mold your item then it hardens and if you messed up just boil it again. You can get it at kawaiishopjapan.com it is japanese though but shipping is very cheap. So to wrap this up I will not buy this again unless for business purposes such as molds for my etsy shop. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decorate it pineapple style. Gold pineapples, foil, cool designs I don't have and can't find at my local craft stores, what else could a washi addict ask for? Not much else I can tell you. I love the patterns and the colors of the 6 rolls I received. I love that not everyone has this same washi. I love the elegant way it looks with the gold foil design. It's a paper washi that tears easy and sticks great. It makes using it for decorating easy and convenient. If you don't decorate your planner, you should. It's relaxing and fun.
I review this and all my AMZ products on my You Tibe channel (sprngbrd *). My washi reviews are some of my most watched videos so feel free to check them out.
This 6 roll package of washi retails for $15.99 but I received it for the discounted Ted amount of $7.79 in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very pretty. These washi tapes are exactly as pictured and beautiful. I purchased some other *skinny* washi tapes a while ago and had major issues with them sticking. I only use on paper. I was hesitant to purchase another set, but after reading the reviews on these, I decided to try them out. They work great. Though it's a little tough finding the end on some of them, that's about the only issue I had with them. The colors and patterns are very pretty and once I place them on my project and give them a good burnish with my bone folder, they're stuck! They're very skinny, and I like that. Colors are true and vivid and the gold foil/metallic accents are just the perfect touch, not too garish or overwhelming. I will look for other washi tapes made by this vendor. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for making lego brick candy molds. I used this to make a mold for gummy/chocolate lego bricks. I took a regular lego base plate (10" x 10") and built up a 3-bricks-tall perimeter wall around it using 2-stud wide bricks. Then I put in rows of lego bricks, making sure to leave a 1-stud gap in between. I poured the silicone in, using the entire canister of silicone, and made a perfect heavy-duty mold for my bricks. The best part is that after pouring in the candy into the mold, I can use the baseplate to add divots into the bottom of my bricks so that you can stack them up. :-)
I don't have access to a vacuum chamber, and I mixed the two parts of the silicone together by hand using a disposable plastic spoon. It still turned out really well though. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fit the bill. Great easel for an older child. We bought it for our 7 year old grand daughter and it accomodates her taller height and looks like an "real" artist's easel instead of a toddler toy plastic easel. Looks nice in her room. Regarding assembly: Instructions were inadequate but common sense allows for reasonably easy assembly. However, the holes were not drilled in proper places and had to be re-drilled in order to assemble. Pre-assembled pieces on the legs for the tray rest were glued in the wrong position and prohibited adjusting the easel to the lowest height. Not a problem for us as we needed to use the middle height. We added a washers behind the paper bar screws at top so it would allow easy passage of the art paper behind the bar. The roll of paper that comes with it is very narrow but we bought a wider width roll to use (an added expense for us but worth it). The chalk board side was not flush with the frame so we added a screw to stabilize the board. Despite all this, we were pleased with the final product as an intro to more "mature" art at a starter price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes nice smooth bars. This mold produces smooth even soap bars and they pop out quite easily. I make cold pressed soap in small batches so this mold is the right size for me. When I pour my mixture into these molds the temperature of it is quite low.. usually just slightly warm. I wouldn't recommend putting a very hot soap batch in this mold as the sides are fairly thin. I'd worry about the silicone breaking down and teeny particles mixing with the soap base.
We'll see over time how well this holds up to multiple uses. I had to get rid of a wooden mold because it finally fell apart. I thought a silicone mold would produce cleaner looking bars and be easier to extract. So far so good.
Oh... just remember to have the mold on something flat BEFORE you pour the soap base. If you have to move the mold while the soap is still soft it'll mess up the soap as the mold is extremely flexible and flimsy in structure. I put my mold on a small board which made it easy to move out of the way after I was done pouring. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
First appearence makes it a 10/10. First impressions - these rings are PERFECT!
They are individual ~1/2 diameter for hanging indivdual keys that eventually go in a larger keychain ring. Some of the negative reviews are misleading because this is a key ring not a keychain ring; if that makes sense.
The spoit ring goes almost all the way around twice but just a tad bit shy of a full 2nd circle. This makes it perfect to hang a key and not have it slip out. I, however bought it for a slightly different use case - to hang charms and they look perfect. Thin enough that I can slide charms into it but strong enough that it won't bend out of shape.
Now, this is based on appearence alone. Will try the rings soon and hope they live up exactly tovfirst impressions. If i don't come and change my review, be sure to know that they are every bit as I expected. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolutely no quality control in size 8 1/2" X 11. Although I ordered 4 packs of adhesive magnet sheets, I received packages with different qualities of magnetic sheets. The ones with the shiny gloss covering with labels orientaltrading.com NSSI 1115 were not always 8 1/2" X 11" in size. Some were wider than 8 1/2", some were narrower than 8 1/2" as well as some were longer than 11" and some were shorter than11" - absolutely no quality control. When the magnetic sheets were adhered to medium weight chipboards for the storing of metal dies, the quality of the magnet was not always strong enough to keep the dies from slipping off.
I preferred the magnetic sheets that were with the matte finish with no labels. These superior magnetic sheets were pliable even when backed with chipboard. These sheets were consistent in size 8 1/2" X 11" and the magnetic strength seemed stronger.with all metal dies clinging to these boards. I need to order more magnetic sheets and I hope I receive the ones with the matte finish. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent. As a high school teacher I bought this . Excellent. As a high school teacher I bought this to label my personal set of 30 calculators that I have for my classroom. I did not use the lettering template more than once because I found it to be too small. It was easy to adjust the depth and I quickly figured out the best speed with which to write. The hardest thing was getting the bit attached, the small screw requires a mini screwdriver, and even then it takes a bit of finesse to get it to hold the bit in place just right. But once it is in, there is no need to remove it so that is OK. I have labeled my calculators, my own child's calculator for school, my computer charger and several other items. Excellent little engraver for the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cuts Through Fabric Like A Hot Knife Through Butter. So.... I knew that my previous scissors were old and abused and really aught to be replaced.
I had no idea how awesome these new scissors would be! They cut through fabric like butter, making my sewing tasks much faster and cleaner. I haven't tried them on anything sticky, so I can't really speak to the non-stick factor, but I'm very happy with them for everyday tasks.
Also, I unexpectedly find it very convenient that these came in a 3 pack and have colored dots on them. It allows me to keep different pairs with my sewing materials and out for general use, and the colored dot helps make sure my sewing scissors haven't migrated elsewhere and been used on paper! Very happy with these and would recommend. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
my blade from my original Gingher rotary cutter went dull when my niece tried to use it to cut . I bought this replacement because my blade from my original Gingher rotary cutter went dull when my niece tried to use it to cut flowers.. -_-
The original i got at Joanns was awesome. Cut so smooth on the first try. This blade must have a dull spot because each time I cut I have to go back and cut a couple cm every inch or so. It's really frustrating. I have a small business and make about 200-300 bows a week and this makes the fabric cutting process so much longer. I have to go over it multiple times. I went back to my old $5 rotary and it's working better. I love my Gingher cutter but this blade was dissappointing :/
Also, I put the blade on exactly as directed on the package. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful color and texture. Beautiful stuff; I have no idea why this color ("raspberry fizz") is cheaper than the others, but it is perfect for depicting flowering trees, flowers, or any number of other things. Buy Aleene's tacky glue (an add-on item, 8 oz for $4.49), and you'll be in fine shape for a very long time. Apply the glue thickly where you want the flower soft to go, then sprinkle the flower soft on and gently press down on it. Then tap off the excess and return it to container. Put the item you've worked on aside to dry, and soon you'll see that your flower soft is quite firmly affixed to the surface, with no flaking.
I am not trendy in the least, but I do like to make my own cards, and these two items--flower soft and Aleene's tacky glue--enable me to make gorgeous cards with little expense. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very impressed! Better than Fiskars. These are definitely better than any other pair of scissors I have ever owned.
They are very very sharp; so be careful.
They fit in your hand nicely.
They open wide for cutting thicker items.
I love they are color coded. I have the green pair in the kitchen; so I know when looking for a pair - as I always seem to lay them somewhere they don't belong - the green pair will be used for food only - and stays in the kitchen.
I have a blue pair in the art/craft room and hid the purple ones as a back up. Now if I can remember where I hid them?
The price is great on these and I am ordering another set today. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cover is not what I expected. First, I love this book. As a writer, I almost collect journals and like to have blank ones on hand for any random ideas I have and when I saw the beautiful tree on this one, I knew I had to have it.
The tree on the front case is truly spectacular and the coloring, a red wine, is absolutely beautiful. The pages are thick and seem hand-made in construction, pulled together by threads at the center. The pages are almost in sections, which worked well for me as a wedding planning book I can treasure for the next year of planning and look back over for years to come.
There were only two points I wasn't extremely happy with. First, mechanical pencils are a big no-no in this book. The pages almost rip when the pencil is used (perhaps a #2 pencil would work?) so I'm required to use a pen. It's fine, not that big of a deal, but there's only so many pages inside and I have to be careful of what I write down now, knowing I can't erase it. The other point was the cover. It says "leather" in the title so I was expecting leather for the whole cover, but to me it was almost like the outside was leather-like and the inside was covered in a type of construction paper. To be clear, the cover isn't made in two parts; it was the feel of each side that threw me off (outside leather-like feel, inside of the cover was like construction paper). Because of these, I moved my stars down to four.
All in all, I would recommend this journal if you don't mind the two notes listed above. If I'd found this in a store the cover matched with the price would have made me walk away, but I am glad I purchased it since, after using it, I fell in love. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bought it for the color, kept it for the quality. I was out craft shopping one day and saw these on sale. Naturally, as red is my favorite color, I decided a new pair of scissors couldn't hurt, especially with a discount, and so I purchased them. This is one impulse buy I am actually proud of! These are the best scissors I've used in my life, no exaggeration. The blades are sharp enough to cut paper in one stroke, but on foreign materials (i.e curious kids' fingers?) it doesn't really bite down hard unless of course the child is squeezing the scissors down on their fingers, in which case keep your scissors AWAY from your children (and pets.) The handle is large enough to fit four of my fingers in the large slot. My hands are about average adult woman's size, nothing too small. These scissors don't rust, don't bend, and are still sturdy and working. They are extremely durable and I would recommend these to anyone. I may not have been "scissor-shopping" that day, but I sure did find the brand I will stick with most likely for life. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I would like for it to be a stand alone rather than . The jury is still out as to whether I would purchase it again. When it works, it works really well. I think, the more you use it, the easier it becomes. I do have some issues with it. First, I would like for it to be a stand alone rather than have to clasp it to a table. My husband clasped it to the side of a TV tray, and it does well. I think if it had a heavier base, it would be able to stand alone. Second, when you get the yarn caught on the gear base, it is really a pain to get it out if you find that you have wound it 2 or 3 times before you realize it has been caught in the "teeth". Several times I had to cut it and start a new yarn ball. At first it bothered me that the spindle would pop out even though I could hear it click when I placed it on the gear base. However, later I was glad it did, since that helped getting the yarn out of the geared base (the "teeth"). Third, the instructions were no help at all! They are too general, had to figure most of it myself. Maybe it's just me, but it would have helped if the numbers on the the instructions (1, 2, 3, etc.) would have corresponded with the pictures shown. There were no numbers on the pictures. The instructions seem to be geard for experienced crocheters/knitters. It mentions a swift needs to be used to allow a uniform transfer. Since I am NOT an experienced crocheter, I have no idea what a swift is. Besides it seems contradictory, since this is why you are winding your yarn anyway. . . so it can be uniform. Right?
I think this product has potential, it just needs to be tweaked a little. As one person said, you do have to hold on to the yarn guide when rotating the handle. If not the handle falls over, at least it did for me, and the yarn may get caught in the geared base.
All this is a moot issue, with correct practice. You'll get plenty of it, if you have alot of yarn like me and other. Once this is achieved, then there are no more problems. I hope this does not discourage anyone to try this product. I think this is a good product, considering its many hiccups.
Like another reviewer, I place my yarn cakes (finished product) wrapped in a dryer sheet in plastic bags. Really helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This item is a knock-off and not a Japanese book drill. I ordered this product for a book making class I was taking. A japanese book drill was on the list of supplies. This item was described as heavy-duty and it is anything but. The add stated
Heavy Duty Screw Punch...This heavy duty screw punch puts perfectly clean holes into board and paper for bookbinding.
It jammed the first time I used it and wouldn't even go through the book board. The description goes on to say: " Precision made in Japan". The real Japanese Screw punch has the made in Japan embossed into the brass, the one I received had nothing anywhere that said Japan and it is definitely not a precision tool as it had a rough action when pressed down. And I never could get it to work properly. I contacted the seller and he said he'd refund my purchase in full, but upon receiving it he emailed me back that the package arrived ripped and empty. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Value. Oops I put the wrong review on the 8x8 cards.( These are 12 x 12) These are great just not what I was expecting. Some are full sized pictures. .An old typewriter and telephone. I can't imagine using my Cricut with them. I will more than likely use them for the really old family photos I have from 1916-1940 and do a scrapbook with them. Not at all what I was expecting. These are definitely Vintage but just darker than I expected on some of the pages. If you are familiar with Tim Holz they have more of that look than they do for a Shabby Chic look. Unfortunately they won't work for what I purchased them for but for the price you won't be disappointed. Great Vintage paper. The images are darker than they looked on my computer screen. I'm not sure how they would work with a transfer medium but if they do they would work for a Vintage looking piece. I'm sure eventually I'll come up for a use for them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks really well. For lighting in our garden, we hang glass lanterns underneath our teak umbrella and on hooks along our fence. Instead of candles or tea lights that make a mess when they melt and are a pain to clean, we use liquid paraffin fuel cells (that don't blow out with the first hint of a breeze). But we did have a problem with the fuel cells sliding to one side of the lantern whenever there was a breeze, which left a bit of soot on the glass. So to prevent this from happening and keep it centered in the lantern, I use these 3D Glue Dots. They really keep the fuel cells (which are plastic) glued to the glass surface incredibly well. I was very pleasantly surprised and delighted; and highly recommend these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
We had a lot of fun with this paper. The glitter is most noticeable in the black sheets of paper. Which was a bit of a downer, not many kids want to use black paper for their craft projects, luckily, my son was going through a Star Wars stage and he used all the black and red sheets first.
But the other sheets have a pretty glitteryness to them and the crafts we used them for, chopstick dragons, pinwheels and a paper mosaic benefited from the slight bit of glitter in the paper.
But, like I said, these aren't super glittery, they are pieces of construction paper with a small amount of glitter thrown in. So if you were hoping for a sheet of glitter, you'd be better off buying something from a specialty papers store. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Stuff, but here's a few helpful hints. I did not buy this on Amazon, but at Menard's at slightly less than the Amazon price. I have been using high gloss epoxy resin as a final top finish for art-design-painted furniture for 10 years. I have used two other brands of epoxy. I bought Glaze Coat and used it just this week. Here are my initial thoughts:
#1 - The instructions are very well written. Follow them exactly for best results. Interestingly, other brands they say to mix for 3 + 3 minutes (not 6 + 6) - this seems to indicate great care in this company to ensure quality end result.
#2- This resin is a little thinner than two other brands I have used. THUS: plan on likely needing two or three thin layers vs a nice, settling thicker coat that is gained by other brands (ie: UltraClear Epoxy)
#3- It never mentions this in the instructions: MAKE SURE what you are coating is absolutely level (use a level instrument) as the epoxy will slowly settle and move toward the lowest side.
#4- Also not mentioned in these instructions: DO NOT use windex type cleaner, and preferably not a spray wax-based polish to clean when cured. The best thing to use is simply lightly soapy water. (clouding can otherwise occur).
#5- Note the shelf life on the instructions says 1 year. Well, that's probably short. But after 2 years, throw out what you haven't used. If you put the open bottles of this on the shelf to use in three years the resin slowly thickens, softens and will not result in the longest lasting clear finish you want. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Useful tools and great variety of bottles. I've recently started using essential oils as facial and hair products. This kit is awesome! It comes very well packaged with plastic shrink wrap and bubble wrap. When unwrapping the plastic shrink wrap I would advise to be extra careful once you get down to the roller bottles. They are stacked next to one another and one easily rolled off the cardboard. Luckily I had it placed over the box that the whole kit came packaged in so it didn't fall far and possibly break. The kit has proved very useful. All of the bottles are glass and the rollers work great, no sticking. I will be recommending this kit to all my essential oil user friends and family. I did receive this product at a discounted price for my honest unbiased review. My opinions are 100% my own. Thank you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Absolute Crap. I just opened the sealed, undamaged package and reached in and picked up the item and got the clear liquid all over my hands and kitchen counter.
The item had leaked all over the inside of the sealed package and I didn't see it because it was clear. After spending 30 minutes cleaning up my hands and counter top, which still smells like the stuff !! I tried to use it to see if it worked, there was almost no liquid coming out of the tip to test, I tried it on the plastic cover that it came in and it only partially stuck together till I tried to move it and the light would go on and dim and off after turning on the tiny switch. Also the liquid was still wet around the area that I tried to test it even after using the light many times that was still dimming, going off, and on... it would be a total waste of time to return this piece of junk as I would have to drive 100 miles round trip to the post office $$$$$
Don't Buy !! Junk Product.......... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Elegant, portable and versatile wheel. I purchased a Kromski Sonata in January, and I have had so much pleasure with taking my wheel to all the Spring festivals in the area for demos. The wheel literally assembles in 5 minutes and goes into the bag, ready to go in the same little time. It is light, but well made and sturdy, easy to care for and has an excellent range of potential ratios. It is very comfortable to spin on and has a great feeling of balance because you use both feet. Scotch tension is easy to figure out, and the drive band is a tough composite. Because I wanted the wheel for the full range of ratios, I purchased the fast and jumbo flyers with it, and by so doing got the large orifice jumbo maiden, which offers the option of doing very heavy yarns, and also art and beaded and boucle yarns as with ease. The regular and fast flyers are great for most yarns, but I wanted to be able to do it all on my wheel. I'll never need to upgrade unless I want a great wheel or a Canadian Production Wheel for turning out a great deal of yarn quickly.
The bag is super and will protect your wheel for life. Don't get the wheel without the bag if you plan to go to class or spin with others.
As others have said, you will want more bobbins -- start with six, and you should also purchase a spare orifice hook, drive band and oil bottle. I'd go ahead and get a lazy Kate and a spare spring/hemp/wood peg assembly for the Scotch tension. I purchased the stool, but as it is not adjustable, it is not perfect for my height. I don't recommend purchasing it unless you can first sit on it and decide about it for yourself.
This is really the nicest thing I've ever done for myself. I can't think of anything ( except a puppy ) that has found its way to my heart faster. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect foam wreath to make holiday wreaths. I really liked this wreath because its a perfect size for making my holiday wreaths. The foam is high quality foam that doesnt flake or break apart like some cheaper made products. Its a firm solid foam that not only holds pins quite well without them falling out of the foam but its not too hard where pushing the pins into the wreath is impossible or at the least, very difficult. The foam doesnt bend; its not flexible so there is no concern about it the shape becoming deformed. I do like that the wreath will help enhance my finished product and it won't detract from it. I don't have to worry about my wreath project looking lopsided or the materials used on the project shifting while hanging. There is no weigh to the wreath, which makes it very easy to hang it on any type of hook. I don't have to worry about it falling because it doesnt have the weight like the metal wreath frames. Its really the perfect wreath for any craft project. Its not only great quality but it makes creating holiday wreaths so easy. I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thin, sticky and does the job. I purchased this after I kept finding myself repairing friends and family's electronic devices. It is more than I will probably ever use but it works well.
Pros:
1. Price. For the price it is more adhesive tape then I would ever be able to use. Unless I could start finding other uses for it.
2. Came with a decent pair of tweezers. I had my own tools and used them instead but if you don't than this is a nice addition.
3. Thin, pliable and pretty sticky. Exactly the qualities you need in a adhesive tape.
Cons:
1. Can't think of any.
Notes:
Be sure you measure the adhesive tape you are replacing. You will want to get as close to the OEM size as possible. Too thin and you risk separation of the device parts allowing dust and moisture in. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for lotions. I enjoy making my own lotions as I can customize them for a particular individual or need & I don't have to mess with all the toxic chemicals and additives found in many commercial brands. That being said, this bees wax is awesome for use in beauty products. It melts easily and has a clean, attractive quality that mixes well with other ingredients.
I also enjoy that the wax comes in small pebbles that can be easily measured and that I don't have to waste time grating a large brick of wax and either shredding too much or too little.
Larkin's Beeswax is a great product from a quality company and I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a safe, edible, usable wax. (I also have plans to use this wax to help preserve some root vegetable this fall but seeing as that is a ways off, I'll have to post it's use on that later). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very interesting how many 5 star reviews this product has . Very interesting how many 5 star reviews this product has, seeing how high the price point is...
I'm not saying it doesn't do the job; im just saying that there are OTHER products on the market that can do the same simple job at a fraction of the price. DO NOT be swindled.
***when I first received the Creator's bottle cutter, I opened the box and found the instructions; the very first thing printed on the top of the papers was a message that said "if you give our product a 5 star review on Amazon, we will ship you a free replacement cutting blade"
I find it very misleading and unethical for a company to do this. The fact is, the product is WAY WAY WAY OVERPRICED. Please do some research people. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Makes flowers last for WEEKS. I heard about this product while researching how to make a bridal bouquet--the florist recommended Quick Dip to make fresh flowers last longer (so you can assemble the bouquets earlier). I had some calla lilies left over, so I put them in Quick Dip and in a small vase. They lasted FIVE WEEKS! I got roses for my birthday from 1-800-Flowers, so I cut them, put them in Quick Dip and parsed them out into several vases. They lasted TWO WEEKS looking really fresh. I used Quick Dip on iris and tulips and got 10 days out of each (which is a REALLY long time for these kinds of flowers). I just made an arrangement as a thank you and used Quick Dip on every stem than went into it. I'll be in touch with the recipient to see how long it lasts when the flowers are in floral foam and not just water. (Attached photos shows all but tulips. Roses were already 9 days old and lasted almost another week.) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really art lobby. Really art lobby? It took over a month to Finally get these in the mail!! After two emails and contacting amazon. I ordered them at the beging of December as a Christmas present for my son, as he uses these during his therapy sessions. The scissor just showed up today! January 8th!!!! And they are pink, I don't care but my son who has some special needs doesn't want to use them as they are not the same as the green ones he normally uses. And if all of this headache wasn't enough... The scissor appear to already be used!!! They have wear marks and came in a generic minila envelope not attached to the cardboard displayed in this photo, just stand alone in the package .... It is not a bad product but I am beyond disappointed and pissed to be frank! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product and cheaper than Ice resin. I'm fairly new to resin (casting), but have been buying and using Ice resin for a few months now. Ice resin is expensive, so I wanted to see what else was out there, esp since I'm not selling anything I'm making and just messing around. Most of this review will compare this product to Ice resin. At the time of this writing, Ice Resin is about 50% more expensive than Alumilite. Luckily for me, too, you can find this at Michael's and with one of their 50% off coupons, you can get this for about $11 total.
I'm only one set of these bottles in, but so far, I'm impressed. I make magnets, charms and general resin pieces from silicone molds, plastic molds and molds I made myself (from that two-part putty stuff). This stuff smells slightly less toxic than Ice, but the smell of both is not overly bothersome to me. I do not work with a mask or ventilation and have not had any issues. The mixing instructions are virtually the same - mix 2 mins. set for 5 mins, then pour. I always pour the thicker stuff first (part B), then part A and mix slowly with a wooden stick, scraping the sides. To get bubbles out, I use my breath and/or a straw. I also set the mix in front of a space heater for half of the 5 min. resting time to get the larger bubbles to rise to the surface. Once the item is poured into my mold, I do check it a few more times over the next 30 mins. and use a straw to blow out any more bubbles I see. I mix 1 - 2 tbsp batches at a time (so pretty small batches).
Pouring and working with the Alumilite resin is nearly the same as working with Ice resin. They both are de-moldable in about 24 hours and rock hard in 48 - 72 hours. They are both pretty clear, but the Ice resin is a tad more clear and there is a very (and I say VERY) sight yellow cast to the Alumilite. Unless you were comparing the two side-by-side, you wouldn't even notice it. If looking at the two, the Ice seems to have a cool tone to it and the Alumilite a warm tone - maybe that's a better way of putting it. A lot of what I make has glittery backgrounds, so you can't tell one magnet from the next - they are both clear and shiny.
There are oftentimes a lot of very small (nearly microscopic) bubbles in my pieces, but I've been reading that's common with a lot of casting resins and unless you have a de-gasser, this is to be expected. You can't see them unless you're really close to the piece. There's also something to be said for the temp of the room you're pouring in. I mix and pour in my basement, which is at least 10 degrees cooler than my upstairs. I then bring the pieces upstairs to cure for the next 24 hours. I rarely leave them in the basement to cure, but I'm currently experimenting with that process. Warming the resin in a bowl of hot water (in the bottles, of course) and/or putting it in front of space heater makes the resin more runny. It will still cure the same (from what I can tell), but I'm wondering what effect temperature has to do with curing time and bubbles. I'm still learning.
So far, this is proving to be a great and much cheaper alternative to Ice resin. For what I'm using it for, it's perfect. Easy to work with, low order, clear and strong. I'll continue to purchase it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
so awesome. these are so awesome. the colors are exactly like the pictures. the bag tags I received were awesome as well and they all arrived just in time for baby shower season.
now the washi tape, I love each print, they are beautiful and the tape is great, it tears nicely and the rolls are awesome. for the money these are really awesome.
my one issue is that 4 of the rolls came with plastic instead of cardboard in the middle of the rolls and the cardboard ones had plastic around them when I received them but not the ones with plastic. its not really an issue but I thought it was weird.
I would definitely buy these again, well different colors
I received these at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but I am not at all happy with this product because I have found it almost . I realize there is probably a learning curve here, but I am not at all happy with this product because I have found it almost impossible to obtain a smooth surface. One of the reviewers advised storing in plastic and misting, tried that, one reviewer advised you should run your wet finger over it, tried that as well and still ever time I deviate from the smooth blob I start with, I end up with fine cracking and lines. I even tried to do a little research and saw multiple complaints of the same issue. I have worked with other clays in the past and not had this issue. I do realize that this may be my inexperience, but since it seems to be a common experience, they are only getting two stars for a lack of info on the package. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Work Well As Advertised. I bought a large number of these for my aquaponics. They are put into holes in foam rafts. The pots are sturdy enough and work well. In my case, I am using coir and vermiculite to start the seeds, then transfer them to the net pots. The bottom of the pots consist of two single cross braces, making a total of four holes as can be readily seen in the advertised image if you look closely. This was my first attempt at aquaponics and I bought these strictly by price and did not consider the large openings in the bottom (as mentioned by another reviewer). The coir and vermiculite can readily wash out of the pots with little movement of the rafts if I am not careful. So if you are not using a very coarse or a well packed medium, they might not be the best choice. In my case, I'll see how much of a problem the medium loss becomes over the next few weeks and may resell the quantity I have and buy more expensive pots with smaller holes in the bottom. On the flip side, the larger holes may make it easier to clean out and re-use the pots :). But for the price, and as advertised, these pots get 5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed. I bought this Martha Steward dry embossing kit at a military PX (post exchange) overseas. I immediately purchased this kit because the templates are very elegant and tasteful compared to what I have seen -- and purchased -- before in craft stores in the U.S. This weekend, I took out the product to use to create a card for a colleague who was hosting a dinner at her home. The card was meant to embellish the outside of a thank you card. Unfortunately, I wasted several hours trying to dry emboss these stencils onto the cards that come with the package. The embossing tool is simply too large for the small details on the stencils, rendering the entire product useless. I hope that Martha Steward, who entered the card craft movement late, will improve on this product because the actual style of the stencils is quite nice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of fun. I got this sand clay from my little sister and she went crazy! She's been wanting the same exact kind she had seen a while back on the TV but its so expensive. As soon as the package came she gave me a huge hug and asked to please go get some sand molds and a container so it doesn't dry out. So we got them and came home to play with it and i honestly can say we haven't stopped play with the sand! The way that the sand feels is so soft and light. At first I thought it was wet because that's what it feels like is wet,cold sand from the beach but it actually hasn't dried out a bit and i love that. This sand clay molds extremely nicely and holds its shape firm. It doesn't crumble and theres no funny smell. Nice packaging and great shipping. Thank you for the opportunity to review this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
If you have office duties in mind for this tool then 8 should be good! 10inch is Edward Scissorhands stuff. I bought these to replace my failed Westcott scissors, which had a flimsy plastic nut, which over time fatigued and broke when I needed them most. THESE scissors were clearly forged using testosteronium and Thor's hammer. No kidding they are heavy and tough as nails.. maybe tougher. The added key to tighten them as needed is also a heavy duty tool. These will last you a lifetime. My only issue- 10inch is larger than I needed. 8inch would have sufficed. If you have office duties in mind for this tool then 8 should be good! 10inch is Edward Scissorhands stuff. But still great. Nice to know that there is still good stuff being made in today's throw away age. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Undersized. I have no idea why they bother to carry these. They are the minimalist wood clothespin clipping capacity you could use. I see no reason for manufacturing this particular size because there is a slightly larger size available and they make all the difference.
You can use them but when you find there is a slightly larger size available and then you see the difference in convenience and most importantly clipping capacity you have to wonder. Unfortunately I bought these twice. The first time I did not know and the second time I forgot because in the interim another family member picked up the slightly larger size at Target and we ultimately used those because you know you pull from clothespins bag like you do from a bag of chips where you like to grab the larger ones first.
So I wish the vendor would realize this and drop these inferior clips or at least make available better quality clips but doing some homework on their supplier.
Unfortunately you are not going to know online as very little is provided in descriptions about their comparative sizes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than expected. My wife has been into couponing for the last year or so and doesn't seem to be slowing down one bit. I volunteered to help her cut coupons one evening and realized how much of a pain it is to do it with a pair of scissors (literally, my hand was cramping). I knew there had to be a better way to go about it.
Being close to Easter, I decided this would be a perfect product to give. Our Thursday paper arrived yesterday with the inserts, so I gave her this new toy and let her go to town. She looked at it skeptically, especially when I told her you couldn't cut yourself unless you really try. This is important as we have a young one running around, who will no doubt get his hands on it at some point. After taking a few tries to understand how it works, she was off and cutting. In fact, she was so excited about it that she missed about 10 minutes of her show on Netflix. I rewound it so she could catch up, but she was having fun cutting coupons, and with such ease to boot.
This is a great time saver and I'm sure we will come up with many uses for it in the future. I noticed some people complaining about the price. There is another option for around $3.00 although the reviews suggest it fails on all fronts. Personally, I'd rather pay a little more for a quality product, especially when a "little more" is seriously 3 or 4 dollars. And if this thing lasts, then it will be one of my better purchases this year! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good, but millions of bubbles. When I created my mold for pewter casting I was very dismayed. Being transparant one can see light through the entire mold. And thus I was able to see the whole thing was one big mass of bubbles! Not large ones, but small to infinitessimal. It was like looking at the Milky Way through the Hubble telescope! The directions state (as should the description here!) that vacuum degassing is recommended.
However, I went ahead and cast my extremely detailed piece in pewter and was very pleasantly surprised at the result. The mold was very dense and held EXTREMELY small details perfectly. There SEEMED to be no surface imperfections. Once polished up it was possible to see some VERY tiny pits but for the piece I was making this was not an inappropriate look.
I don't think that pouring the mold from a height in a thin stream would have helped either; the material is just too thick and FULL of bubbles that even a thin stream, I'm sure, would not have removed them.
So, be forewarned - if you want to cast resin or something else that requires a perfect surface and you don't have professional vacuum equipment then don't buy this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
4+ Stars. It is well made and the padding is great. My cameo fits in nice and snug. The deep pocket for my laptop, cutting mat and even some paper is nice. There are a lot of pockets for tools, cords and embellishments. The handle and wheels are handy, but I prefer to use the handles and carry it like a duffel bag.
The only downside is that the 'shelf' pocket is attached using Velcro, I would have preferred to have it sewn in or at least a stronger way to keep it in place. The dividers are OK with the velcro, but snaps might have been nicer.
All around good product, well made and sturdy. Bought it on sale when it was being discontinued, so the price was more realistic. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gears strip quickly. I was so excited to find an affordable yarn cake/ball winder! And it's manufactured by a company who's products are the foundation of my knitting arsenal! I got right to organizing my stash the second it got here. I wound 4 skeins of worsted weight & 1/3 skein of Lion Brand Thick & Quick, when the gears stripped out The handle still turns, but it doesn't catch the gears to spin the winder. So now I spin the cone with finger, I alternate between my pointer and middle fingers because it's not easy! Wooden winders are hundreds of dollars, and I'm afraid to invest in another affordable PLASTIC winder. So I use my winder in the only way I can. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Amazing Stuff -- may seem expensive, but has paid for itself. Imagine glue that you shape like putty but it seems like rubber when it's cured. That's Sugru.
Now imagine that the putty isn't dull beige or grey but comes in bright stylish colors (yellow, blue, red, black, white) that look good. That's Sugru.
This product is amazing for use in repairing things where glue won't work because of an air gap and where flexibility is key. There are some limitations with shelf-life, but it is useful to keep on hand. It comes in small packets and once you open a packet you have to use it all within 30 minutes, then it fully sets in 24 hours.
I originally bought Sugru for a specific project for my camera that I was following online. But I've found several other uses for it: On my teenage son's car I reattached a moulding strip on the outside of the driver door, fixed broken weather sealing around the back window, and reattached a piece of interior moulding with a few blobs of Sugru. The replacement parts for each of these three projects would have been more expensive than the whole package of Sugru and yet each project only used one small packet. I also used Sugru when I was repairing the lockset on my front door. The inside cover of the handle mechanism came unriveted and I couldn't see a way to keep it together. I used a blob of Sugru inside (keeping it away from the moving parts) and was able to fix it.
I keep my unused packets of Sugru in the fridge because I have read that it lasts longer that way (just need to warm it up in your pocket for a few minutes before using).
The Sugru website has huge number of examples of what people have used it for. The possibilities seem limited only by your imagination! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The product came out beautiful as the diamonds are shiny and not matte which . Product is a Full Drill portrait.
Had a little harder time then usual doing this diamond painting as the diamonds are Square instead of Round one.
The picture itself is true to what they say it is, which is 40x27cm and not the canvas.
The product came out beautiful as the diamonds are shiny and not matte which makes the whole portrait look beautiful.
When the portrait is finish, you can make out the people, the bench and the tiny details on it, which is great.
The glue on the portrait is strong which is a plus, so you don't have to worry about the diamonds coming off.
The product also gives more than enough diamonds so you won't have to worry about not having enough nor not being able to finish the portrait. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not quite what I'd expected. As with the other paper packs, this one that coordinates with the Rain Edition of Project Life contains 2 each of 12 doubled-sided colored/patterned paper. I feel that the colors are dull and the designs are not particularly pleasing. If I had seen this in person, I doubt I would have purchased it. Half the papers match the Rain Edition - a muted 3 shades of blue, two green and 2 purples nicely - the chevron pages (in 2 sizes) do not match at all - instead of 3 shades of muted blues, they are 3 shades of grey mixed with the other colors; I will NOT be using these, I'd go so far as to call them ugly.
I wouldn't recommend this unless it's discounted way down, so you can use the good half of the paper only. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BEST SOAP MOLD/SLICER SET EVER. WOW! What an AMAZING soap mold and slicer set! This is exactly what I was hoping for. I have looked at dozens of other molds and slicers over the last 6 months. I am so glad that I didn't buy on impulse and took my time researching different molds and reading hundreds of reviews before making my purchase. There were mixed reviews about this set, but mostly good reviews, only a few negative reviews. So I went with my gut instinct and purchased this set. I realize that every "soaper" is different, but I felt like it was perfect for "my" needs. This shipped quickly and came packaged very well. It also came with a paper with instructions including the easiest way to find their assembly video tutorials on Youtube. Do yourself a favor and watch the videos on how to put these together. Their video tutorial was perfect. If you have difficulty putting these together, even after you watched their videos, they have included their contact information on this paper. It also says, "SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!" across the top of this paper, so be sure to put this in your file cabinet in case you ever need to refer back to it or in case you need their contact info in the future. To me, all of that is EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I watched the video and then assembled them myself without any issues. Everything was the perfect size/fit. All pieces were high quality, including the slicer/cutter. I was a little concerned about the actual slicer/cutter because there was a few negative reviews about the slicer/cutter being "flimsy".....well, they obviously listened, because this slicer/cutter is very high quality, heavy/thicker and very durable. They cut through the soap beautifully. Someone else had mentioned that the "bars move/shift when cutting their soaps inside this cutter mold".....well, this was by far the easiest cutter mold I have ever used. The cutter mold is longer than the actual soap mold. {in my opinion, it made it easier to get the loaf into the cutter mold} So all I did was simply "line up" the soap loaf with the cutting slits. I simply moved the two white square "ends" flush with the soap loaf once it was in place where I wanted it. I am right handed, so I used my left hand to secure the left end of the cutter mold and used my right hand to carefully/slowly slice down. Then I simply looked to make sure that the soap loaf was still lined up where I wanted it. If it wasn't, it only took a half of a second to slightly nudge the loaf back into place. I did this after every slice. If you are worried that it will slow things down.....for me, this is still a much quicker process than pouring each bar carefully and individually in 4oz. soap molds. This mold/slicer set makes soap making much quicker and so much easier on my shoulder. Each mold produced 16 bars that were all approx. 5oz. each. I used exactly 5 pounds of soap per mold. ***TIP: The video tutorial shows you how to line the mold with parchment paper, do not skip this step, this made removal so much easier. I took the mold apart to remove the loaf. Then once all of my bars were cut, I set them on the parchment paper that I used to line the mold with. I am going to be able to re-use the parchment paper several times {with the same soap of course} SUPER EASY! Very satisfied. {P.S. I am only a customer giving a detailed review in hopes it will help others. I do not know the seller and I have not been paid or given any free products for my review. Just being honest and helpful to others.} HAPPY SOAPING! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I personally prefer the fine grain "sandy" iridescent glitter than a metallic glitter for . A lot of people are complaining about the "sandy" quality of this glitter. I personally prefer the fine grain "sandy" iridescent glitter than a metallic glitter for a lot of crafts. I used this glitter to cover 5 pairs of wedgey heels, and using an appropriate glue for that type of project (I used a couple that I had in my closet), it gave a good, thick coat.
I really like the chunky glitter in here as well, but marked it down from 5 star because the iridescence in the larger chunky ones really does make them all look like they're one color in the center and a yellowy color on the very edges. I like this, but I don't think it would work for all products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not Useful. I purchased this product thinking I could use it to make a two part silicone mold. Be aware, it does NOT work at all for this purpose. After spraying a considerable quantity of this onto one cured half of the mold and pouring the second half over it, I ended up with my two halves firmly polymerized together with zero separability whatsoever. It took me a good hour to cut the block apart with a razor.
That being said, it is not very clear what applications this product is or isn't suited for. It would be helpful if the manufacturer were to include more detailed instructions for its use and perhaps a list of compatible polymers and surfaces that it is actually useful for so that others don't have the frustrating experience I did. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Plan to fire it to cone 10, if you want to avoid crazing. Or use buff, if you are a cone 5-6 person. I have bought this clay several times, but only because I didn't know any better.
If you are a beginner, like me, and are going to be working primarily with cone 5-6 glazes, order the buff clay from Amaco. This white is BEAUTIFUL. Wonderful to throw. Shows off glazes. I honestly love it... but it's intended to be fired much higher than cone 5-6. It's optimal cone is 10.
I couldn't figure out why I had so much crazing with it at cone 6, until I ordered the buff clay from Amaco, and followed the same firing schedule. My crazing stopped when I switched to buff. I poked around the Amaco website and found a comparison chart, and made the conclusion that it's time to switch to buff. Buff is intended to be fired at cone 5-6, and so far, has no crazing problems with Amaco Potters Choice glazes.
So, plan to fire it to cone 10, if you want to avoid crazing. Or use buff, if you are a cone 5-6 person. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Let Me Save You Some Time & Compaire A Few. It is hard to talk about 3 hole punches with out comparing Apples to Apples. Only you know what kind of use you are going to put one of these through. In this review I assume you are looking for a 40+ (20 lb page) capacity 3 hole punch, and you are a prime member. If you already know that you need more or less capacity stop reading and go look elsewhere.
This Officemate is the least expensive 3 hole punch of any in the 40+ page class (At the time of this writing 8/13). Here is a list of links from lowest price to highest (Not an exhaustive list, just some of my top picks):
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Officemate-Deluxe-3-Hole-Punch-Heavy-Duty-with-Chip-Drawer-45-Sheet-Capacity-90100/dp/B000OCKFIG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Officemate Deluxe 3-Hole Punch, Heavy Duty, with Chip Drawer, 45 Sheet Capacity (90100)</a> $33.53
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CARL-63040-40-Sheet-capacity-hc-340-heavy-duty-3-hole-steel-punch-9-32-dia-silver/dp/B000CCXYS6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CARL 63040 40-Sheet capacity hc-340 heavy-duty 3-hole steel punch, 9/32 dia., silver</a> $34.91
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swingline-A7074440-Heavy-duty-3-Hole-Paper-Punch-T-Handle-40-sheet-Capacity-9-32-Inch-Diameter-Holes-Black/dp/B00006JNWQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swingline A7074440 Heavy-duty 3-Hole Paper Punch, T-Handle, 40 sheet Capacity, 9/32 Inch Diameter Holes, Black</a> $39.75
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Master-Adjustable-40-Sheet-3-Hole-Punches-with-Power-Handle-Black-MAT1340PB/dp/B000789CDQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Master Adjustable 40-Sheet 3-Hole Punches with Power Handle, Black (MAT1340PB)</a> $73.42
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Swingline-Medium-Duty-Electric-Paper-Punch-9800350A/dp/B0006HUP8E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Swingline Medium Duty Electric Paper Punch (9800350A)</a> $244.95
Ok, so why pay more? Short answer: Features. Which one is best? That is up to you and what you are doing with the product.
The Officemate Deluxe and CARL 63040 are very similar to the Officemate I purchased. The CARL has super reviews, about 50, almost all 5 stars. The OM Deluxe has 45 capacity, a chip drawer, some other cool features, but only 6 mixed reviews. It may be a winner, it does look very nice.
Moving on the the Swingline A7074440 and the Master, these simply offers up to 7 holes. This might be very important to somebody who uses those types of notebooks.
Finally, we have the fancy electric Swingline! If budget is not an issue for you, this may be a consideration. It will save you effort and has a 50 sheet capacity. Frankly, it seems unnecessary to me, but you get to make the call!
So, I hope that I have given you some good information on what else is out there. I am a law student, so for my use, which is a lot, I like what I got. I wanted the lowest price and something that would work well for school. This hole punch works very well for me. I have found it to be sharp and easy to use. It has never jammed on me. I use it all the time and highly recommend for light office or home use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tooth-tastic. Like many others, I bought this to make a replacement tooth when one of the tooth "facades" fell off of my bridge. Dentist wanted $5k saying that the whole bridge needed to be replaced. Then the dentist charged me $75 for a temporary tooth that fell of a few hours later. So, I searched Amazon and found a tooth replacement kit for $30 that included dental tools - why would I need dental tools? I only needed the tooth! Upon reading reviews, I found that others had made their own teeth from just the moldable beads. Back to Amazon I went to find those. After ordering, I had what seems to be a bit more difficulty than others forming the right tooth shape, but finally got it (7 beads, shape them like a tube, put them back in hot water then form them into tooth shape) and my replacement tooth is indiscernible from my others. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than those little tape runners. I've gone through scores of tape runners doing scrapbooking and card making and have always had trouble finding refills. I was worried about the ATG tape glider because I thought it would be awkward to use. Well, it's not. The handle is comfortable and the head is well-balanced.
I only give it four stars, however, because of the learning curve. You must press down hard, stop at the end and press again to make sure that the ribbon of glue actually stays down. At first I was very frustrated because of its tendency to lift and ball but going a little slower and pressing hard usually solves the problem. This is not a problem I've ever had with the small tape runners.
This does not eliminate the need for small tape runners which are better at getting into corners and edges, but it is, in the long run, a more economical alternative. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what it claims. I bought this based upon other reviews. I have computer charger cords that have had the rubber shredded and the bare wire exposed. This product comes in several individual packages. I opened a pack that there is a black putty-like material that is easily malleable and form easily around the wire like putty would. It dried within a few hours and was flexible and has stayed in place for the few weeks since I insulated the wire. The material in a single pack allowed me to insulate about 10 openings and there was still half the material was left in the package and I still have several packages left to use. I am very pleased with this product as I had used electrical tape before this that loosened and slid along the wire. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Excellent Support for my needs. Other than the color, which I am not fond of (BROWN, not green as seen on the packaging), these gloves are a great fit (I found the size guide to be accurate) and give my hands the support I need to keep on working. I have rheumatoid arthritis; medication is a huge help; however, long hours in the garden, sewing, and/or my jewelry making business takes a toll, resulting in swelling & pain. The added support/compression of these gloves make my hands feel SO Much Better!!! Having "open" fingertips is extremely handy. If I am going to be around water or dirt, I just pull a "latex" glove over the top of them. I also throw them into the washer (on warm) with my other colored-wash and they come out great; washing them by-hand or in cold water isn't necessary, contrary to what the packaging says! I will be purchasing MORE of these gloves!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Well Every Time. I bought this item because I could not find a stamper in any craft store that was guaranteed to last and work a long time. This item was about the same price, and it looked much more durable, so I thought I would give it a chance. And I'm glad I did - It works great, forming a uniquely perfect seal every time (with multiple wax types), and the best thing is, if you want, you can switch the design (as it simply screws onto the solid handle). The handle is decorative, but not overdone, and it's definitely durable. I mainly use my stamper for personalization, but if you're looking for something that will last through many, many invitations for big, special events, it will work just as well for that. It's a great product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Fun, Durable, Excellent Value. I think if I had a child, and could do a party, these are SUPER value, plus I bought the coin purses to match.
However, I bought these for myself! And got them quickly, and they were perfect! Now I have 12 little fold-able fans that I have put in all purses, beside my recliner, my bed, one in the car, in my briefcase - what have you.
They are beautiful, convenient - and very affordable.
I had purchased silk fans at - oh $7 a piece -..... And they fall apart too, very quickly. These haven't yet, though they will because I use them daily. Still, at 50 cents each, plus the ability to have so many for so little - it certainly fills the need, and they are just beautiful - and completely effective fans.
Totally recommend for parties, or ladies like me that have uses in many places for such a compact, pretty, and affordable - fan. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a fan. Issues with the glue sticks being too long and thin. Not a fan. The glue sticks are really long and thin. I think that makes them harder to load and I end up pushing the trigger button when there's still a decent amount of glue stick left and it just doesn't click into place to push the glue through. With my old glue gun, if there wasn't enough glue stick left, I could load another glue stick behind it and it'd all flow through. With the length of these glue sticks, they flop over if you try this and the glue gun just doesn't seem to "catch" to load them properly. It's just a pain. I don't think this is a matter of the glue gun malfunctioning, but rather a problem with how the glue sticks and gun are designed. The thinness of the sticks also means that you go through them fast.
I also dislike the on and off switch- it has a bad placement and I always turn it on to warm up then realize 5 min later that it's still cool because I never flipped the switch. I NEVER leave a plugged in glue gun unattended so the on and off switch seems like overkill.
I do like that it has the metal stand.
Added: Company was responsive and gave me a refund for the product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Top of the Line Small Craft Scissors. *****
These are light and sturdy little scissors that are easily maneuverable and handy. They are so easy to work with when I do crafts that I think I will go to them before any of my other scissors. They are very comfortable to hold. The "micro-tip" is a special tip design that is very, very sharp and is supposed to stay that way, solving a common problem I've had with scissors of the tip dulling ahead of the rest of the blades. It also enables an extremely precise cut and extra-fine accuracy. I love these!
I know that they are more expensive than several other similar scissors by other manufacturers but I would spend a bit more for these, as they have the Fiskars name for quality and I expect them to last a long time. Plus for just a few more dollars you get something that will really do the job.
Highly recommended.
***** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Only lasted hours before falling off. After reading so many positive reviews I had high hopes that this would work beautifully for my daughters shirts, but after only one use the letters were falling off (actually they were falling off before the day was over). I've had to re iron multiple times and I haven't washed the shirts because I don't think any of the letters will be left. I followed the directions on the package so I know I'm doing the application correctly. I've bought cheaper iron on before which worked just as good(or as horrible). The glitter gold is beautiful but if it doesn't stick to the shirt then there's no point in buying it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Winds the perfect ball of yarn, every time. This is a great product. Now when I get home from the yarn store, I'll take out this ball winder and wind everything with it. Even skeins already designed to be easy to unroll. The best thing about this ballwinder is that it's light, portable, and it winds a shape that isn't really a ball at all -- it creates a center-pull cylinder. A cylindrical ball of yarn is much better than a perfect sphere, as it won't roll around while you're drawing yarn from it while it sits next to you. It's a bit of a small winder, but I have yet to find any single skeins that won't fit on it, and sometimes I'm even able to double up if it's a small gauge of yarn, winding two skeins into one ball. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great wood burning tool set. I got this wood burning tool kit for my husband, he wanted to start doing wood burning. Everything seems to be made a good quality. He has been using it for over a month now and it does work good. In this set you get 11 interchangeable points with a lead free solder, universal, flow, tapered, calligraphy, shading, transfer, hot knife, solder, and 3 hot stamp points. This is great for any beginners that want to do wood burning. It has everything you need to get started, all you have to do is get the wood or whatever you want to wood burn. This is something I would recommend to anyone looking to start doing wood burning, it's fun and you can make lots of really nice things. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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