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The flag looks as if it is really waving in the wind. I have to point out, these are Not 4" tall, at all. One of the reasons I bought these were the height. This one in particular is 2.5" tall from head to feet. But I was not displeased with the details. I like how the flag has the look of motion. These, are not toys! in my opinion. The way it comes is extremely well packaged. I think they went 110% on assuring these won't break. The other fun part is that there is a bit of assemble to be done, which I don't mind as it allows me to appreciate the way these are fabricated. You have to order to find out more. These come with a base and a ... 'title' in Japanese. Aside from the size, which is not my preference, I will be getting others in the future. In my opinion, there are items that could easily break or get lost if you play with them as toys. I personally will display them as a central item next to were I hang my gi | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fantastic tool - Only wish I had found this sooner. This yarn swift is well made, really simple to put together and works like a charm. It is sooooo much easier to use than the umbrella type of swifts and it takes up a lot less space. You can break it down in a few seconds and store it away in the slim little box it comes in. I love the multiple peg placements on each arm so that you can work with almost any size yarn hank. The wood is nice and it was sanded to a very smooth finish. Even with a lace weight alpaca and silk yarn there wasn't a single snag of any kind. The spinning motion is smooth and the rubberized feet keep it solidly in place. It does not require the huge amount of space that the umbrella swifts do, yet it can hold very large yarn hanks. If I get interrupted while I am winding it is very easy to temporarily set this aside without removing the yarn, so no worries about any tangling. I only wish I had found this a long time ago. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for small projects and crafts. SOAIY's hot glue gun is great for small projects and crafts. For me, I've used glue guns for soldering electronics. This is, of course, applied after the solder work is complete. When applied over your joints, it provides a layer of support and protection. Best of all, it can be removed easily.
SOAIY's glue gun is made of a medium grade plastic and it feels durable. The nozzle has a brass appearance, but I can't confirm if it's made of brass. Some features include a folding stand and a temperature dial. To use, plug it in, set your temperature, and let it warm up for a few minutes. Load your glue stick by feeding it through the rear chamber and give the trigger a few squeezes until you feel resistance. Good to go!
I haven't used the glue gun for any projects, but I tested it on a piece of cardboard and wood. It's easy to apply and to control the consistency. When the glue dried, it adhered as expected.
Overall, I have no complaints and this glue gun works as advertised. The quality is on par with my expectations for the price. This product was packaged in a brown box, which consisted of a retail blister pack for the glue gun and 10 glue sticks in a resealable bag. *I received this product for review purposes. Products are judged on construction, quality, value, what they do, and how well they do it. ZxZ | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It worked great for concert tickets. I purchased this product a few months ago because I wanted something to stop my concert tickets from fading. I was able to spray 40 tickets before the bottle ran out front and back, I think that is alright for the price. I only give this product four stars and not five, because it leavs a white powdery residue on what you are trying to archive that may need to be wiped off. Careful not to use paper towel because that can scratch the coating off concert tickets or baseball cards, used a microfiber cloth and water only and ask me how I found that out.
Well what can I say, the product was very worth it for indoor use. You have to pump air into the bottle because there is no solvent gas stored under pressure. That's why there is asboutely no smell or VOC's. I used it in a room with no windows for an hour straight and it's just magnesium oxide powder mixed in a water free formula. It also did not cause a negative reaction to any of my concert tickets. If you have 400 pages to archive, maybe this product isn't for you but it served my purpose well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
perfect* embossing powder. This is an EXCELLENT embossing powder- it's super fine, so it allows you to emboss super-finely detailed stamped images, but it's thick enough that it creates a beautiful resist for watercolor and inking. It sticks well to all embossing inks and melts quickly and evenly without bubbling or scorching.
This is the best embossing powder I have used- I tossed my huge container of my old super-fine clear away and am just using this exclusively. It's a BIG jar (it's 5 ounces...) and a little of this powder goes a very long way. I've been using it on several projects and it still looks like this jar is brand new.
I just wish the company made a super-fine black embossing powder in this size jar (and a super-fine gold, as well).
Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for the DIY Bride. I initially ordered 1 box based on the reviews and was apprehensive. When I tell you that 1 box was not enough. These brooch stems are absolutely perfect for brooches with a pin back. They are not made or intended for brooches with a button back. They worked extremely well with my large brooches. I did notice my extra large brooches would lean slightly however I am using them with silk flowers and with the flowers you can't tell. I reordered 6 more boxes as I will be placing brooches in my bridal parties bouquets along with in my toss bouquets. And to the ones that stated they don't cut well that is not true is you use sharp wire cutters. Last thing, this is the only vendor that makes and sells them. I did my research. So make sure you order enough and don't make the mistake I did and only ordering 1 and they go out of stock. I am so excited and greatful these are back in stock! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Did not care for this glue gun or the glue sticks. I didn't care for this glue gun at all. I ended up buying it only because I got a bulk order of the Ohuhu Mini Glue sticks, and they didn't work in my existing glue gun (they are smaller than a normal mini glue stick). I figured I may as well buy the glue gun the sticks were designed to go in, so the glue stick purchase wouldn't be a total loss. Bad move on my part. This glue gun has a rotten flow if you need to do longer lines of glue. The trigger seems to have a hard time grabbing and feeding the glue sticks through. Even if you push them in manually to get them started the grabber doesn't seem to get a hold of the sticks. I will be selling the gun and the box of sticks at my next garage sale and sticking with AdTech glue guns and glue in the future. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Take Your Chances. While it's true that these papers do match the Graphics 45 papers that's where the comparison ends with the pack I received. The top three papers looked like they had already been sanded down one side. One of the buff colored papers had a black smudge that could have been done by a machine. The ink didn't take well on any of the pages, looking like the roller missed. I don't think Graphics 45 would have been proud to have their logo on this package. I may not get an exact color match at local stores but I can check the paper for flaws. Oddly enough the Darice Co'ordinations Pastels I purchased was a very good quality paper. Maybe the difference is quality control. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product! I love it. This is a wonderful product! There have been negative remarks made about this product, but I believe the people using it might not have been following the directions. If you mix in enough water to make a sticky paste, the paste will adhere to whatever you are using (in my case, I was coating styrofoam). If the product is too sticky to manipulate, all you have to do is wet your fingers and smooth the surface. The thicker you apply the product, the longer is will take to dry. "Fast" all depends on how thick your layer is. The initial layer takes the longest to dry. Once the initial layer is well dried, subsequent layers dry faster because the moisture is wicked away by the underlying paper mache.
The price Amazon is selling this is very reasonable. I've priced this product in two other places, and the Amazon price is about 40% less.
I've tried various paper mache products, and this is the best by a very long way! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
love these! love the designs and colors. love these! love the designs and colors. the one in the middle is a little light and almost seems like its gonna look plain but looks great on dark backgrounds! I use these when I mail letters and just to make gifts look cute and on other artsy things.
Disclaimer: I received this product at a discount, in exchange for a fair and honest review. My rating is for MY experience with this product only, and may not reflect the opinion of other reviewers. Each person sees certain things as negative or positive, and may not have the same needs for the product as another has. However, each review is left honestly, and I never promise a great review in exchange for a product. If this was helpful to you, please take a second to press the "yes" button below- and THANKS in advance for reading! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent Real Wood Trays. PRO'S: these real wood trays are pretty useful sizes, they nest easily and they look decent (not too fancy). The wood is a pleasant blonde color. Type of wood is unknown, but it may be a soft pine that has been very lightly sanded on most of the surfaces.
CON'S: they're on the flimsy side (thin wood) and won't hold up to much heavy usage. Construction (in China?) appears to use wood glue (unknown toxic chemical composition) applied rather sloppily in places (as a furniture shop teacher, I'd give the maker a "C-"). There's no wood joinery that might make them more sturdy.
A few coats of heavy lacquer or paint would constitute a major improvement. We'll probably decide which two of the sizes we use the most and do that with ours.
We can recommend them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Cut through heavy fabric like butter. I bought the 8" Gingher knife-edge dressmaker shears. I was hesitant to buy these scissors as others had cited they were heavy and not comfortable (I'm female, don't have tiny hands or "man hands," but have average sized hands with longish fingers). I've recently had carpel tunnel surgery on both hands, and suffer from a bit of arthritis. Tonight I cut through several pairs of old Goodwill heavy jeans to use the material to patch/sew my son's 10 pairs of jeans. I was expecting achy and sore hands after this chore - it didn't happen. These scissors cut through the double seams and denim effortlessly, and cut the fabric razor sharp. My 80-year old mom recommended these scissors to me as she suffers from painful arthritis in her hands, but she said these scissors are very comfortable to use and will only use Gingher scissors. I love these scissors! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Exactly what I wanted. I love these! I ordered them to decorate in my MAMBI planner. I don't use the Morning/Afternoon/Evening sections and instead like to sort them out more to what I actually need. Thin washi like this is great to cover those sections so that I can decorate and cover the text at the same time.
These arrived really quick, nearly 10 days earlier than I expected. They came in a little foam parcel, which doesn't offer much in the way of protection, but mine were fine. The colors are off from the product photo, mostly in that the salmon one is more of a baby pink and a few of the other hues are off a shade or two. Nothing contract breaking. I wanted a bunch of thin simple washi for my planner and these were exactly what I wanted. They have lighter adhesive than the more expensive washi you find in craft stores, but it does stick well enough, especially for my purposes. I was also able to pull it up and re-position with no issues. I had to fix one of the strips four times and it still stuck just as well as the others.
Yes, these are thin. Yes, they don't have as much tape as standard rolls, but 10 colors for 3$ can't be beat. You get what you pay for, so you can't expect these to be amazing. For what they were (which is exactly what I expected them to be) they are perfect and I'll order them again and again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible packaging makes this item worthless. I couldn't open the tub, so I enlisted the help of two other people, to no avail. The last guy who tried to open it was struggling so hard to do so, that the tub collapsed a bit under the force of his grip. Still no dice.
So I had to use a carpet cutter to slice the bottom out of the tub, scoop the paste out, and put it into an empty frosting container.
That's when I saw why the tub wouldn't open. There is no seal between the tub and the lid, to keep the paste from oozing into the threads of the lid during transit. That's right, thanks to the lousy packaging, the tub had glued itself shut!
I have no idea whether the frosting tub will be sufficient to keep the paste in good shape. It was just the only container I had available on short notice.
A person could be badly injured, struggling to open the tub. It's absolutely not worth the risk of injury, no matter how good this paste is. Since receiving the paste, I have since found information about it on the internet, which says its archival properties are vastly overrated.
There are plenty of other good adhesives on the market, which aren't as overpriced and poorly packaged. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handy packets to have in my "junk drawer" for small repair jobs. This moldable glue is ultra easy to use - it's like shaping clay - and according to the package, it has a ton of possible applications. I used my 1st single use packet in two ways. I reattached a magnet to its ceramic decorative "stone", using a toothpick to easily scrape away the excess glue that "oozed" out beyond the magnet when I pressed the magnet & stone together. Then I made four little "feet" for the corners of a bamboo trivet that had lost its original rubber feet. With 30 minutes available after opening the packet during which the glue material was pliable, I had plenty of time to get these two jobs done. These two small applications used all of the glue from one single use packet.
I expect I will find having these around for future small repairs will be useful. I did notice that there is a "Use By" date on the packets which, in my case, is about 10 months from when I received it. I feel that this is a fairly short shelf life for an unopened packet and for this reason, I gave the product 4 versus 5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's cute and useful and I am mostly happy, paperclip tabs aren't great but everything else works. These are great, cute clips for anyone with a planner or agenda who wants to add some cute clips to their planning flow. I found the paperclip style ones to be on the flimsy side and after having lost a couple because they fell out of my planner, I opted to just not use them. The others are working out much better. My favorites are the rectangle tabs. They hold on the best and act as useful page markers. I was actually hoping these were a bit thicker or a little more durable, but the rectangle ones are pretty good and they hold on pretty well. So aside from the six paperclip style tabs being flimsy, I'm mostly happy with it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dishonest claims. This seems to be a latex adhesive, somewhat similar to 'Copydex' which can be purchased
in the U.K. but can't be found in the U.S. It is as if the company which produces 'Tearmender' imports
Copydex, waters it down and sells it at twice the price. I used it to repair tears in a thin cotton shirt.
When I shook the bottle to mix the glue, with the top firmly screwed down (both parts), glue sprayed out.
It takes much longer than five minutes to dry: that wouldn't matter if it didn't claim to be speedy, and I had to
go over the finished job to glue down material which had not adhered. I am a craftsman, so I followed the directions,
which don't work. It can be used, but it is time-consuming, expensive and comes in a poorly designed
container. Not recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and in otherwise great condition. I really wasn't wanting to spend so . We recently moved to a new home and were looking for furniture for our basement. We were planning to take our living room set down there, since all the color was chipping off our leather couches. It made me sick to my stomach, as this furniture is only 4 years old, and in otherwise great condition. I really wasn't wanting to spend so much, just get a simple couch and loveseat for the basement. $5,000 plus to replace our living room set verses $900-1,000 for a cheaper couch set somewhere. I was reluctant that a $10 paint product could save us $4K....but it did! We have two dogs, two kids and a cat. The hardest part of using this, was keeping everyone off the couches for the 24 hour dry time. Actually, it was dry before that, but I wanted to be sure to give it proper time to set. The color guide helped me match up what colors to use. I had 3 decent sized patches to fix, plus some minor knicks here and there. I purchased two sets, based on the reviews saying there wasn't a lot in each package; but it turned out, I had exactly enough to finish the job. I will keep the second set on hand, in case I ever need this again. I actually used some of the little paint I had left on the sponge to touch up a fake wood chest that got banged up in our move. It worked nicely on that as well (but I would caution, not to do that for any real wood furniture you actually care about getting ruined - this is a vinyl paint!). I was pleasantly surprised by this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
for what i use them for they are great. for larger projects this isn't going to stand up.. they are very light weight bearing.. they cannot be used as a make shift stand... i'm currently working on an owl sculture.. the wires is able to hold the wing span up at a length of 12 inchs on each side.. and hold its form but i tried using the wires to create one solid skeleton for the bird..and that's a no go.. you will need stronger firmer wire for any base work for larger projects..
in the picture you can see one side of the wing and the base that i tried to use this wiring for.. once the other wing was completed it was falling over.. but the wings stayed up at that length.. so its very good wire..just not base creation worthy? or maybe i just needed more of the wire hope this helps
oh .. the wire is easily shapeable... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This bucket is extremely cute and functional. I was . This bucket is extremely cute and functional. I was looking for a vintage looking bucket for an office event, I ordered 8 of them and everyone that walked by my desk commented on them and asked where I found them. One very important detail...I used chalk markers and it will not come off. I tested the chalk markers on a typical chalkboard first, but mistakenly did not test them on these buckets first. It will not come off, even though the chalk markers say "easy wipe off". Also, one of my buckets came without a handle and I had to send it back and get another one. But it did arrive right away. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The only reason I'm giving it a mediocre rating (rather than a completely horrible one), is because ~ 1st-STAR. Although I'm a HUGE washi tape fan (or maybe even the term "addict" might be more appropriate? Lol), and I absolutely adore the designs on these craft tapes, they were definitely NOT what I expected! Instead of the usual washi/craft tape, I wound up with FABRIC tapes! May I also add that it is ridiculously THIN fabric, with threads that we're already starting to fray - BIG TIME ]]= Also, the adhesive on ALL the tapes didn't last very long before un-sticking to anything I tried to put it on, including the white backing paper roll it comes with! The only reason I'm giving it a mediocre rating (rather than a completely horrible one), is because ~
1st-STAR: The designs are still just too cute and feminine! Love the pastel color ways!
2nd-STAR: Item was received ON TIME (as compared accordingly to the "Estimated Delivery Date" given after completing the Check-Out Item process. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meh. For a painting kit, I thought it was overpriced.
The quality isn't bad, but I wouldn't deem it good either. I guess okay would fit the description. I have used this product on both faces and other body parts (such as hands, shoulders, back and neck), and the paint is rather easy to apply (just use a wet paintbrush). However, the colors didn't stick out as much as I wanted them to despite an additional application.
However, the quantity is rather thin. the paints palettes are roughly 3 mm wide and 0.3 mm thick (yes, I checked with a ruler), which is very little paint to work with to say the least.
As such, I am not particularly pleased with this product in regards to the price per paint ratio. Had I not needed it for a last minute body painting event, I would have returned it and would have bought a much cheaper and similar quality product than this product here. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
From scissors connoisseur: great scissors. I have been a quilter and seamstress for several dozen years and I have used a large number of scissors including some very expensive ones. I am very impressed with Scotch scissors. The scissors are very sharp and make a pleasant crunch as the cut. They are comfortable to hold. The scissor blades are made out of titanium and look black (rather than silver like stainless steel scissors).
The handle of the scissors is made of out soft plastic and is comfortable to use. The scissors are made for a right-handed person.
The openings in the handle of the scissors is over sized. I compared Scotch scissors to similar-sized Fons and Porter scissors and Fiscars scissors. The opening of the Scotch scissors is bigger. The material of the handles is softer than the other two. So I found them very comfortable to use for a long time.
I weighed Scotch scissors on the postal scale, they weigh in at 2.9 oz. They are heavy enough to do heavy duty cutting, yet not too heavy for me to get tired while using them.
Overall, the scissors over-exceeded my expectations given that I payed significantly more for other scissors which don't perform any better than these scissors. I recommend them!
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best Plexiglass/Laminate Scorer Available. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/OLFA-1090486-PC-L-Plastic-Laminate-Scorer/dp/B003UHUZ5U/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">OLFA 1090486 PC-L Plastic/Laminate Scorer</a> Do not waste your money on the red handled laminate scoring tools available at the big box stores, as I did! I figured that "If I'm buying my plexiglass here, I might just as well buy the tool sold right along side with it." Found out about this tool after practically ruining a $25 sheet of plexiglass, which split all around the scored area, just not along it, like it was supposed to. I found this tool on Amazon, read the reviews, ordered it and had it in two days. All I can say is "WOW!" A scoring tool that does what it is supposed to do. Razor sharp tip with extra blades, which I doubt I will need for some time. For my project, using .093 inch thick plexiglass, I scored along a straight edge, 15-20 times before snapping at the score on the edge of counter top. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality quilling paper strips, and a few tips. This quilling paper is strong. I had no tearing issues. You should use a bone folder up and down each side's length, to soften and break the paper fibers a little. It makes it more pliable, much easier to coil, and create with. I felt that this package was a good value as far as the amount of strips. I tend to feel that the charges for pre-cut strips are quite high. If you are going to quill, stick with good products. In many instances, cheaper is not better! Quilled Creations carries many products that I have purchased, and enjoyed using. Make sure when coiling your paper either by hand, or with a quilling tool, that your glue usage is very small. Only small drops are needed. I recommend using toothpicks, or glue tip applicators that have non-clogging lids. Your quilled paper will be ready to shape quickly, as long as you don't use excessive amounts of glue. I would recommend Quilled Creations papers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty good. A couple of bad sticks, with cracks or other defects. But otherwise a great set. Colors are more vibrant in real life than appear in these pictures. If you're looking for subtly dyed sticks, these may not be for you. Also note that because these are ultimately just dyed wood, some of the dye will come off on your hands after handling them for a while. Not enough that just picking them up will stain your hands, but if you're building something with them, expect to have to scrub your hands afterward.
I ordered two sets and the quantity for each color was the same between them: 30 red, 24 of each of the other colors. If you need an exact number of any of the colors, I'd factor 20 of each color per 150pk to account for some sticks that may be warped or damaged. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great but can be tricky. I bought 3 panels of this for a nook inside my daughters closet, i figured it would be great set up for a reading space or as shes becoming a tween just an overall I want to be alone with my thoughts space. They turned out great and work great HOWEVER... nothing major but two of the panels are great and the last one just does not want to stick and keeps falling down.. its not a huge deal at all i plan on buying some extra double sided tape at the store for this and it will be good as new, I thought it might be the textured walls because it really needs you to go over it multiple times to make sure it sticks but It did work on the side wall no problem so it just must be that one panel wasn't sticky enough. If your getting this for textured walls get some double stick tape just in case the panel you get isn't sticky enough other than that its a GREAT product and once I reinforce that one panel its going to be amazing in her room | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Come on, you little sucker! Stick. Ok. I know my way around a needle. So good, that on occasion, the callous on my finger will actually split, and allow a the tip of some of the smaller needles to actually penetrate my skin, causing pain and untold cursing. Some years ago, I discovered these and found that just a single dot could cover my bruised and bleeding finger, to allow me to continue to work. I have tried their "adhesive thimble" but the shape and thickness caused the adhesive to give out and it would lift and peel off of my finger. These worked better by far.
But, I think they have changed the materials. Now, these will also quickly peel away from curvature of my finger. I went through one. Two. Three. Four. ***Five adhesive dots*** in one afternoon of sewing. I finally got so desperate that I covered the dot with a bandaid to keep it on my finger.
Do they work? Well, kind of. Just buy some bandaids along with them. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works wonderful on Small Tears in Leather Furniture. We have a pottery barn leather sofa that developed a small tear about the size of a nickel. I wasn't about to spend $150 on a professional to come and fix it so I looked into alternatives. At first I wasn't happy because it seemed to be very visible but after a few weeks the bright white glue faded and became much less visible. However I would recommend using the tear mender kit that comes with the leather coloring to properly cover up a tear in leather. It's only a few bucks more and you get this product as well as a patch kit and colors to help disguise the tear. Overall its a very easy to use product that isn't too expensive for fixing up minor tears. I would recommend also using a small fine tip brush to apply this product to ensure precise application because it can come out of the applicator quite quickly and you don't need to use too much | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It looks pretty bad when I removed the grain matching material. I did take my time and follow the instructions closely. If you take your time mixing the colors you'll be able to get an extremely close color match. However, I had problems matching the grain with materials provided in the kit. It looks pretty bad when I removed the grain matching material. The compound tended to stick to the grain sheet provided, even when I wetted the sheets as described in the instructions. The areas that did not stick to the paper also didn't look very good. I ended up buying and placing a leather repair adhesive patch over the area as the compound was fully cured and couldn't be removed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Flexcut Carving Knives. I purchased these knives when I began woodcarving years back because it seemed like a good value. As I ventured into woodcarving further and began meeting other woodcarvers, I found out that these knives are 2nd or 3rd tier quality. After using Denny and Helvie knives, I never went back to using Flexcut knives. An experienced woodcarver will tell you that most of the frustration that a beginner experiences is attributed to the quality of the tools. Buy the best tools that you can afford. These knives do not hold an edge and you spend more time sharpening than carving. I did not like the bevel angle on these knives as well. The angle of the bevel is too wide for most woodcarvers. You will quickly find out that your hands will fatigue sooner because it requires more strength to slice through wood with these tools. The only knife that I found of value in this set was the bench knife. I use this knife for relief carving but it is useless for carving in the round. Before you buy these knives, I would recommend trying other knives and compare them before investing the money in this set. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Different. I like the foil and the ability to have the rainbow effect on projects. I didn't realize that its not very large - its unlike the other Minc foils in similar packaging. It is much smaller. Still, its very different, and gives a nice effect.
I got a question from someone interested in this product asking if it could be used on fabric. I said I'd check the product information in the packaging, and sure enough, there is a reference to fabrics in the packaging. Apparently, you need some adhesive to put it on fabric. They specifically mention Decofoil adhesives - hot melt which looks like you use with an iron, foam adhesive which is just peeled and put on, and then liquid adhesive as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is great washi for travel scrapbooks. This review is for the Crafty Rabbit Premium Washi Set - Travel Vacation Collection - Decorative Bright Paper Masking Tape Rolls for DIY, Crafts, Scrapbooking, Calendar.
This is high quality washi tape that comes in a fun set of travel patterns. This set is great for decorating scrapbooks, travel books, using as packing tape on shipping boxes, and decorating many other items. I purchased this set because I collect washi and had never seen a set of travel themed tape before. This set comes with six rolls, 2 thinner rolls of the standard classic washi tape width, and 4 thicker rolls that are about double the sizing of regular tape.
The designs on these rolls is VERY intricate and detailed, and each roll is completely unique with fun colors. The overall color theme is fairly similar between the six rolls though, so decorating looks good if you combine the designs. Each roll has a TON of tape on it. I think the Amazon description says almost 33 feet long. The two widths of the tape are: 0.6 inches for the thinner designs, and 1.2 inches for the thicker rolls. The collection comes wrapped in a cellophane tube and is ready for gifting if you plan to give this to a crafting lover or washi tape collector.
The tape goes on extremely smooth, doesnt bubble and is easy to cut and lay down straight. Over time, the tape doesnt fade or become torn or peel up. This is some of the most quality washi I have worked with. I would highly recommend this brand! 5/5 stars
If you have any questions please post below and I would be happy to answer! I received a discounted promotional sample of this item for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what it was designed to do. This little glue gun was way beyond what I was expecting in something so small and so inexpensive. It's true that I have only used it half a dozen times since it came to me, but it has worked admirably so far. It heats up in about 3-4 fast minutes (which I fully expect will diminish over time) and keeps an even flow that keeps up with my projects. I have only used it for small things and have only gone through 3 of the long glue sticks that came with it. For anything that needs significantly more glue put down before it hardens, I will use the very expensive standard size hot melt gun that I have for large jobs. I could just use the large gun for all jobs, but it takes up to 10 minutes to reach working temperature and would likely use more electricity per small job than this small one cost me to buy. For what it was made for this glue gun is terrific. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quality of the foam sheets was pretty mediocre. It had a lot of shallow holes . Quality of the foam sheets was pretty mediocre. It had a lot of shallow holes around the surface (pock marks), that I hadn't seem on other brands of foam I've purchased in the past. This meant when I was using it in DIY projects, I had to make sure I cut pieces that didn't had too many holes. Also, every single sheet of the foam comes with the manufacturer's sticker on it - and for me, this sticker was impossible to remove cleanly from the foam. We tried gently peeling it, carefully scraping it with a thin blade, soap and water (if you have to do that, why bother?), etc. Nothing we tried got the sticker off cleanly. This meant that on all the sheets, there was a significant chunk of foam we couldn't use, since both sides of the foam would be visible in our project. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, a few things I learned. I am ordering a second package of this foil because it is a wonderful product that works well. I wanted to share a couple of my mistakes so others can avoid them.
1. The first time I printed on this foil I used a laser printer. It worked but I noticed that a small portion of my print rubbed off. After that I have exclusively used my inkjet printer and it works perfectly and the design does not rub off.
2. Do not forget to print registration marks! I forgot that step on one sheet and tried to take a photo to use my pixscan mat. Because the paper is so shiny, I was unable to get a photo without glare. I tried many different light sources. The software was not able to trace my label design very well. I decided to fussy cut my labels out which worked, but the labels were harder to peel off than when cut by my Silhouette.
Overall, I love this product and am buying more. Just wanted to share what I have learned. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Careful not to cut yourself. What I like is the variety found in the multiple blades. What I don't care for is how you can end up breaking a nail trying to pry the safety handles apart in order to attach them to the blade. I would think someone could invent a better mouse trap. Also when clipping the pieces together onto the blade be careful not to cut your fingers while manipulating them to close! Slicers are sharp! I did not even attempt to follow the written instructions but found a video link that helped me to get them closed over the blade. Sadly even the video does not show how to pry the plastic pieces apart. Here is a video link http://youtu.be/AwPFN47-BnY
Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does the job, but not for long. I bought these because I'm just starting out teaching myself how to sew. I figured if I kept it up and made this a real hobby I would reward myself with some proper shears that run around $25-45. I'll be getting those shears. The small scissors are great for picking at threads here and there. The larger ones I've used to cut fabric with few problems, except the top portion closest to the handle doesn't seem to cut as well and gives me a dull, frayed cut. I've been told to cut fabric with long strokes and these scissors make that impossible so I end up using medium /small strokes which lead to more jagged edges and cuts. Otherwise, the rest of the blade gives a clean cut. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Waste of money. I don't know how it does adhering paper to paper. I mostly adhere card stock to card stock and it does not hold. I am not talking construction but putting decorative panels of card stock onto boxes made with card stock. I use the Tombow liquid glue and tear tape for construction. I used a layer of this product all around the edges as well as in the center of the card stock panels, pressed firmly and left them to cure before messing with them. When I checked them, I could see all the corners were lifted off the base paper. I easily pulled back the panels and used the liquid glue to re-adhere. I will go back to using Crafter's Companions roll on adhesive. I liked how smoothly the glue rolled on but if it doesn't hold, it doesn't matter how it applies. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Unwieldy- no backing on one side. It is not practical to cut it into the size needed for little dies since there is no backing on the one side. The written description needs to disclose this. It sticks to scissors and then the sticky pulls up and rolls into a ball. It is appropriate only for using on large sheets of paper, which is wasteful if using for cutting dies because they are usually much smaller than a large sheet of paper, and double sided adhesive is really just useful for intricate dies that are often small, or small in one dimension. I am just going to use my scotch ATG 700 tape applicator and lay down double sided tape in strips on small pieces of cardstock, then cover the sticky with release paper from contact paper until it is ready to stick down. This would be way, way cheaper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Washes off easily. This face paint is great, and comes in an easy to use pallet. Once I opened it my 2 year old daughter was dead set on having her face painted as a tiger before bed. I opened the box and noticed all the tools I needed were there. All I had to do was get a bit of water. I noticed this face paint wasn't like the face crayons I get at Halloween that is sort of creamy. This is similar to water colors. When you use them the color doesnt water down and fade. It stays bold. I literally painted her face with the paint brush that was included. There are 14 easily blended colors, 2 sponges, 2 brushes, sponge stick, glitter tunes & stencils. To be honest my mind went in so many directions I had to put it away. Another thing I enjoined was clean up. As mentioned earlier I have had the face crayons before, they don't clean off so easy. I allowed my 2 year old to wash her face to see how much work it would be to get off. She did it all on her own. That's right! Clean up is so easy a 2 year old can do it. The next day her sensitive skin was just fine. I love this product and am excited to pull it out at the next opportunity. I did receive this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth the Price. I have been buying these since they came out, and worn the springs out on a number of pairs. I find them such a good all around little scissor that KEEPS a nice sharp edge that I will buy another set. The orange catch can be an issue as it wears out... but. Only down is the tips are very sharp so you have to be a bit careful at times. Even when the spring dies you can still cut with them... just not as quickly or easily.
I do a gamut of sewing from quilting to sewing fake fur... they are absolutely great for being able to run along the pile at the backing to snip fake fur. I also have some nerve damage in my right hand, and tend to cup my fingers along the bigger finger loop on a regular scissors than putting fingers IN the loop; this pair is very easy to hold and I like the return spring, it makes cutting easier. Every sew-er should have a couple of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't be afraid of DIY with this. It works. Great buy! I needed a custom mat for a watercolor painting a friend gave me. The prices at framing stores were obscene! Even Michael's charged an arm and a leg for it. So I decided to buy this mat cutter and try my hand at it. My first cut didn't turn out great, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze and at the end it looks like a professional cut. So happy I got this! I bought it from Walmart - same price as Amazon, but with free shipping to a FedEx near me. Highly recommend it!
TIP: Start your cut slightly beyond the start-and-stop mark, and end it slightly before it, to avoid overcuts (it worked for me). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Carves Like Butter and Prints Details Well. They are really great relief printing blocks. They hold even fine line details very well. Just make sure not to over ink; they don't absorb anything at all so if you roll ink like a woodblock it will smear and blob when you lay the paper on. Thin rolls work best and don't press hard when you burnish or it will smoosh the rubber and smear. Light hands on the baren work best. Also, very important, check the plate when it arrives, sometimes the person who packs it doesn't back it and the plate splits. Which, I add, be careful how you handle it. The larger rubber plate tears easily. Thick cardboard or the chipboard from the back of a sketch pad will make an adequate support. That said if handled carefully these plates carve like cool butter and hold detail very well, making them a pure pleasure to work with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No good. Ruined all my material. Stuff I got did not work. Called manufacturer. They said my oven might not be right. Ha ha. I was using a $2000 heat treat oven. Once you dial in the temp its +\- 1 degree. They said I may not have had enough hardener ( and they would send more )Tried a second batch for longer cook time. No good. Ruined all my material ( I have been a furniture maker for 25 years and got some Burl poplar have never seen this before ) Called numerous times and they never called back.
If you cant stand behind your product close your doors. In my book you guys suck. Even if you have good product I will never use it because of your sucky no customer service. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product. This saved a new bedspread that was inadequately appliqued. I would have returned it, but the color and design were perfect for me, so I was trying to save it. The design was fraying like crazy after one wash. After I applied this, you could see it a little on a silk look polyester fabric. After washing, you can no longer see the lines where the sealant was used and no more fraying. I then used it on some expensive clothing that had started to fray with great results. I used it on new decorative pillows to secure fringe and tassels that were falling apart. Good results and invisible. I have now started using it to secure the thread on buttons of my new clothing. This product has become a staple in my household for all those little problems you don't expect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
BURNT MY THUMB-TOOK SKIN OFF. My dog chewed up one of my Christmas decorations so i bought this glue to fix it. I read the directions and put a small dot of glue on a felt leaf and held the leaf on to the snowmans hat, like the directions said to hold an item in place for 30 seconds. All of a sudden i felt intense pain and pulled my thumb away and MY THUMB AND THE FELT LEAF WERE SMOKING. You cant make this up. They were literally smoking!!!!!!!!!!! My thumb lost a layer of skin and it STILL feels like its on fire because its super glue and i cant get it all off. I have no idea what happened- i followed their directions and now i cant get my thumb to stop hurting. I plan to file a complaint directly with the company. Absolutely insane. Will never buy this junk again wish i could give negative 10 stars | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have a hard time with the button. This are nice scissors and super strong. My biggest problem is the button that holds them closed and releases them open for cutting is really hard to work. I have to take 2 hands and hold the scissors. It is not at all a 1-hand operation! I am not a weak person, but I had a lot of difficulty with the darn button!
Other than that, i'm pretty happy with them. I use them to snip out articles and especially recipes along with the jewelry I make with paper from wrapping and magazines. They are really precise so I can cut around graphics and curves really smoothly and easily.
Marked down by 1 start for the button problem. Not a deal-killer, just a bit of an irritant. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun and Functional. I am really impressed with this printer! It's simple to set up and after charging this printer for 6 hours I was able to print whatever my heart desired.
The screen dialogue/interface is straight forward and easy to use. There are tons of clip art (art elements), fonts and options available already on this printer.
If you go online to their website there are even more options. This is really great for labeling (address labels), scrap-booking, card making and school projects.
This printer has a SD card slot which is great for when I want to print photos on the largest paper; 2 in. There is also a USB and micro USB port to connect a phone or computer to the printer. This is rechargeable so that is a nice feature. The only 3 drawbacks I can see is that Amazon is the only place that carries the ink-free ZINK Paper and they are 24.99 dollars a roll. Although I do pay like 15 dollars + for in regular ink cartridges. Amazon is currently out of the 2 in. roll so that's a big disappointment because I would mostly be using this for photos.* The third drawback is some of the photos printed can come out miss colored, I'm not sure what causes this but it doesn't happen often.
The ZINK Design and Print Studio app comes with special features like, cropping, resizing, drag and drop, color changing, back dropping, and stamping. You can even embed text right on to your photos. This app is versatile and comes pre-loaded with art elements and ready-made designs. Some additional art elements are available for in-app purchase. You can print from your Instagram, Facebook and photo gallery from your phone.
Make sure you click to allow third party apps and after load your photo gallery. The best thing with this printer is there is so much you can do and the more you play around with it, the more you will get out of it!
*Just found the rolls on HSN dot com- good price too!
Product provided free in exchange of an unbiased, honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
not impressive. I had seen this product on another website. The description was so impressive that I thought it would be able to repair many things I didn't want to throw away. I used it to cover some holes in a favorite t-shirt. The glue is messy, has a tendency to stain and has a sort of plasticky feel after it dries. The hold doesn't feel very strong either, although it did make it through one washing. I also tried using it to repair a bra that the wire was poking out. Even though the company recommended tear mender for this purpose, the glue did not hold, although it did leave an ugly brownish yellow stain. It does not live up to the hype. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Product is great, the packaging on the other hand needs better quality control. The product it's self is excellent, if not a bit pricey though I don't know of many alternatives with this quality in small quantities.
Pours well, pot life is adequate and it sets relatively quick. Have had zero issues or quality changes in cured product when mixing with acrylics, can't say that for cheaper silicones.
As for the downsides, while it is thin enough to get out most of the air bubbles, it isn't perfect and degassing is still required to eliminate them.
Biggest issue I have is with the packaging, 2 out of 4 that I ordered from Amazon had both A & B bottles leaking, wasn't major, just enough to make the containers sticky but it seems to be a manufacturing issue as every one that was leaking had the seals crinkled like they were never fully sealed to begin with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Recommendation of early intervention occupational therapist. Good for beginning to learn to use scissors. At first, children have to learn angle of hand ( they want to tip so thumb is to the side instead of straight up and down,) position of fingers in loops, how to fit open scissors over paper, continued movement forward, following a line, AND opening and closing. Opening is usually the step that ends their patience because they can't get it all. Start with just snipping the edge of stiff paper (no lines) and use these scissors to allow self opening. Also, it is easier to cut initially, if you hold the paper perpendicular to the table so they are cutting upward instead of forward parallel to the table. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very useful over the years. I've owned this mat cutting kit for several years (at least 7 or 8), and have used it countless times for gifts and to frame items around my own home. It's pretty easy to get the hang of it (and there are plenty of practice mat boards). For larger items (e.g. poster size), though, this might be more difficult to use because the ruler/bar is only about 24" long, and it could be a little tougher to get a straight cut for lengths over 24".
As some other reviewers have mentioned, you will likely want to use some sort of cutting board underneath. I have a self-healing cutting mat that is meant for quilting, so I've used that without any problems. When I first cut mats, I put cardboard underneath, but found that the blade was tougher to control. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works better on some labels than others. Knew something was wrong since the beginning, product arrived dripping and in a double bag. Bought this to take out the labels from some books. Works better on some labels than others, gets the work done in those. Others labels just don't come out and it's a really stressing job. Overall it's just a disaster to manipulate. Liquid all over the place, smell isn't nice, desperately needs a better design and a spill-proof cap. The only thing I like is the scraper, but it would do the job so much better by not being attached (can't figure out a way to remove it without breaking it). Leaves a whitish residue on hands. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing - tip too flimsy and bends, not easy to cut stencils. I purchased this for cutting both film and cardboard for stencils. The blade is about 3/4 inch above the shaft and is a couple mm front to back and seems thinner than a regular x-acto angled blade. When you press down to cut it bends and is too unstable to apply adequate pressure to cut through (it would only score for me as I was afraid to apply more pressure as it looked as though the blade might snap). In addition, it does not come with a cap! This is the first x-acto I've ever bought that didn't come with a cap. I presume they expect you to remove the blade and put it in the (thin, cheap plastic) case with the additional fresh blades. However, I'd rather not mix my fresh, new blades with old ones like that (but I suppose it doesn't matter since the knife doesn't cut well anyways).
I think if the blade were shorter - perhaps only 1/2 an inch above the shaft - it wouldn't wiggle and bend and I could apply more pressure to get it to cut through. However, the shaft does not allow the blade to go in deeper, so the only way to do that would be to snap/break the blade.
Disappointing - don't waste your money, just get a regular x-acto. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile tape. This is a very versatile tape. It comes with a black tape and a clear tape. Between the two of them, you can fix a lot of stuff. This tape is great for small electronics and fixing small parts. For how strong it is, its surprisingly strong. You might have to take some tweezers in order to peel the cover off the tape without tangling it. With this fine tape, its easy to get it all jumbled together. I really appreciate the two different colors, as sometimes, clear is better for certain things. It can also be used for little projects and taping things if you have kid in school in the household. This tape can be used in a variety of situations and can be useful for many small projects and repairs. Overall, its a strong, thin tape thats great. I received this product at a discount for my unbiased and honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Throw out all those expensive glues that never work and get this. All of us encounter those problematic little problems around the house...the end of our iPad charging cord seems loose, the new bathroom towel rack has bars which are not "attached" and fall out of the wall holders each time we reach for a towel, one of the feet of the crock pot fell off....I could go on and on. This stuff fixes all this and MORE. I purchased two packs and I have been fixing things like mad! All I can say is STOP ME NOW...I am looking for things to repair now. This product is as good as the advertisement! Get yourself some and, as the package directs, "FIX THAT THING"! Truly an amazing product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Size. This review is not for the product but for the company selling the product.....
Twice I have put in an order for the LARGE mat.... Each time for two of them... TWICE I have received the SMALLER mat.... I even questioned if I did the order right. Got a hold of AMAZON DIRECTLY and they said it shows that I ordered the LARGE mat a total of 4 times. I am not sure what is going on with the company... or if there is a glitch in when receiving orders... But this is totally frustrating!
For those wondering if this is a good product... Yes... It is what I would consider at least a 4 star. It is great for all those embossing needs as well as deep cuts that one might want to try with certain products. Also great to use for etching on metal. As its just a nice amount of cusion for the soft metal so that the machine can do its job with the right blade. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Hot stuff. I read the reviews of several like products before buying this one. One review said it was hard to work with because it got cold and hard so fast. So i tried working very quickly to avoid that trouble. It does get hard to work with pretty fast. I was creating a large plastic mold so I had to go back and forth to the hot water to keep it soft enough to work with and that worked out just fine. It was hot though! I got blisters on my thumbs from working the plastic while it was too hot. After some trial and error I found that keeping a roasting pan with a couple of inches of water on the stove throughout my project that I could easily go back and forth between softening and shaping the plastic. I used a pair of tongs to submerge it and to lift it out of the hot water. My first two attempts at creating my plastic mold weren't great. But I just put my failed piece back into the hot water and melted it back down again. Super easy. The finished product was great. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Five Stars. It is indeed a good wax...but....I used this in combination with coconut oil and some added scents to make my baby's diaper cream. The wax and everything together melted fine, but once it cooled down it was pretty hard and not like the consistency I'm used to (more like a lotion). I spent a lot of time trying to make it softer! I know it was the wax because it was the only thing I used that was different than before. When making the cream I follow the directions very well, and I've made it around 5 times already. I'm going to have to purchase the one I used to get. If your goal is to make candles, I think this wax would be excellent. Paid $9.45 and now it is over $13 in just over a month?.... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
LIES! Product NOT as pictured or described. Despite what the title and the other reviews posted here say, I received a bag of non-stickable eyes that are much larger than those pictured, ranging from 1-2" in diameter. I went to great lengths to prove to myself that they were really non-stick, including cutting them. It's obvious that there's no paper backing because the surface on the back is glassy-smooth white plastic. Good luck getting most types of glue to stick to that. Also I chipped away at the edge of one of the eyes with my fingernail for a while and a piece broke off with no bit of paper backing remaining like you'd expect there to be if it really existed.
I have to say that on a disappointment per dollar basis this product and seller are unparalleled. I've never in my life felt so burned over the loss of 5 bucks, and I've blown $10 on a six oz baby bottled water at a Hollywood club with almost zero regrets. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love the size of these tapes - great for my planner. I love this Washi tape! Washi is so versatile and pretty, easy to cut, easy to remove, and moveable, so who wouldnt love it? What I like about this is the 10 colors (solid) and the size. Most washi tapes are a standard size, but Ive found a few larger and smaller, and this is a great size. I cut tape in half sometimes for dividing a section in my planner; this tape works great for those little jobs. It's also really affordable, so I can share with my grandbabies, one of whom insisted in helping me with the photos for this review. She loves them!
Single diameter:3.6cm(1.41inch)
Tape Width?0.7cm(0.28inch)
Single Lotal Length:about 5 m. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the work time on this was like, under a minute. I received this product about three months ago and this is my experience thus far. The item arrived on time, when expected, and in new condition. The product matches the Amazon description of it. This was difficult to figure out. The instructions on the jar say to heat water to 140 or 145, with explicit instructions not to go over 150. Well, nothing melted at temps under 150, so I ended up having to go all the way up to 170 before the stuff melted. Unfortunately, the work time on this was like, under a minute. You can reheat it and make it soft again, but that is a HUGE pain in the butt. I finally gave up trying to use it because I was not fast enough to do anything in the short amount of time that the stuff stayed soft. I think this is better suited to utilitarian, functional purposes, like replacing a missing game piece or replacing a broken plastic part. So to summarize this product: Needs to get very hot to melt, and hardens way too fast for my own purposes. I received this order at a discount in exchange for my honest review. Everything said in this review is my own opinion and is in no way influenced by anything. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect NuWave Oven Soap Bar Mold Brownies in 16 minutes. I bought this to use in my new <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/NuWave-Pro-Plus-Oven-with-Stainless-Steel-Extender-Ring/dp/B00IXC1ZMY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">NuWave Pro Plus Oven with Stainless Steel Extender Ring</a>, as almost all silicone molds will not fit inside its dome, plus silicone and metal don't require extra baking time like a glass pan does when baking in this counter-top oven. I placed this mold on the 1" high rack and then spooned in 1/4 cup of brownie batter into each well. Placed on the dome and baked them for 16 minutes. No fussing with a sheet pan so the mold stays stable while moving it to a big oven., No preheating is required with the NuWave Oven, so I had everything mixed and both batches baked before a single batch in my gas oven would have come out.
Each well in this mold will hold about 100ml (just shy of 1/2 cup). I had no problem with sticking. I sprayed the mold with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Pam-Cooking-Spray/dp/B005DN9XLQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Pam Cooking Spray</a>, like the instructions stated for it's first use. I didn't spray the mold again and all 12 brownies came out perfect and I didn't even wait until they had completely cooled, which the instructions stated to do.
I will say the one downside to using the soap bar mold for mini-cakes, baby meatloaves, or individual brownies, is the angles are very crisp. Washing the mold by hand takes the use of a toothbrush to get the it completely clean. Not a problem, but I thought I should mention it.
I'm hoping Freshware will come out with more molds with individual wells like this that will fit inside the NuWave Oven.
Made in China. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
THIS DYE IS SO MUCH BETTER . I've been designing and dying my personal leather goods for forty years.
THIS DYE IS SO MUCH BETTER !!!!!!
You just wipe it on, or soak it, then wipe off the excess, let it dry and buff it to a beautiful shine. It dries in the same time as if it were wet with water. Then you just buff it a bit, and it is GORGEOUS. It is completely water soluble while it is liquid! Once dried however, the dye is absolutely waterproof. It is just fantastic. I cannot see myself ever using the old-style dye ever again. I soaked my leather driving gloves in the dark brown dye, air-dried them in front of a household heater vent for 45 minutes and then wore them for eight hours straight. With the old-style dye, my hands would have been stained for weeks. With this brilliant new technology, my hands showed NO evidence the gloves might have been recently dyed. My dark brown belt was the same. I dyed it, buffed it to a beautiful lustre, and then wore it with khaki coloured pants with no trace of dye transfer. Brilliant!!!!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Selection of tools and sizes. Not a nubee to whittling and carving- I have quite a selection of veiners, gouges and skews. I looked all over the web at 'opinions' on flexcuts products- those that love them, really love em. Those that don't like em, don't...but also don't share any reasons why they don't. (I can speculate that they also already have many expensive tools- and don't see any reason to duplcate tools they enjoy). I have and use my tools- but I also like to try the new.
I side with the first group- love em !
Really like the 'spring' the Flexcuts give. Many (Many) times- as I have worked with a standard gouge... they will dig right into an area you don't want to carve. The Flexcut's seem to be able to stop cutting a little quicker when you let off the 'flex' pressure.
The tools come SHARP !
The quality of the tools steel is suprisingly great. They come SHARP ( o- I said that already) and are easly stropped into sharp again with just the supplys given in this packages assortment.
It is a little funny to see the blades- they look like they are made from metal strapping- but, again- the tools steel quality is TOP Quality.
Nice assortment of Blade styles and sizes. Both handles are also good quality. These are REAL Quality Tools that anyone will have and enjoy for a very long time.
I find that I reach for these as often as my standard fixed handled carving tools... some times more so, for smaller more intricate cuts.
Bonus points for the DVD. (Though I fell asleep for the middle of it- I really was tired)...cuz he really does show you all of the detail involved in a relief carving. Promiss I will watch it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Product! Would Recommend. I love this clay press. I had seen the various reviews, and decided to take the risk and buy it using a giftcard. It's awesome! I love using clay with it. (Though you do really need to condition the crumblier clays before running it through the machine.) I would recommend running sheets of clay through it rather than small pieces; it would probably come out easier and more smoothly. But using average-consistency clays in small pieces works great too. The thickness levels on this press are perfect for use with polymer clay. The knob isn't as hard to move as I expected; you just have to pull out and turn in order to use it. It's only occasionally difficult to change levels.
I've seen that people have been asking about the table clamp. That was the major risk of buying it for me, because my desk has a butcher-block top that is either 1.5" or 2" thick. But this clamp works great! It could even probably work with a 3 or 4" thick table. Just make sure you have at least 1" of a lip to clamp it onto. The clamp keeps the press very stable and firm; even if your table is wobbly, it won't move an inch. The clamp is also easy to take in and out-- there is a large hole underneath the handle you put the clamp into. The clamp has a flat spot with edges, so to keep it in the hole all you have to do is tighten the clamp to the table. It works fine.
I also saw that people were complaining about the turn handle. And while I understand their complaints, it's really not that big of a deal. You can store this press much more easily because you can remove the table clamp and the handle. And to keep the handle in the hole, all you have to do is just barely push it towards the press while turning. I had no problem with the handle. It was also much easier to turn than I expected; nothing like trying to turn the handle on a grain mill.
The only thing I would say against it so far, is that it's really hard to keep fingerprints off of it. They are very obvious against the bright metal, and can be hard to wipe off. I will try washing it according to the instructions, and see if that makes a difference. However, it'll be a little irritating if I have to wash it every time. I'll see how it turns out. Also, whenever you run clay through the rollers, it seems to leave a grease mark on the rollers. I'm assuming it's the clay, because the rollers aren't leaving marks on the clay itself. Again, I will try washing them and seeing how that works.
But other than those two minor complaints, I am glad I bought this press. It makes it so much easier and faster to use polymer clay. Now it takes less than an hour for me to make a charm, instead of two or more. I would recommend this product to all who use polymer clay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does what is supposed to, takes practice. Does what it is supposed to. I used it on my Fjallraven bag, as well as other non-branded canvas bags that I want to protect.
Pros: large, can last quite a while and easier to grip than the smaller one. No smell, and not greasy. If used carefully, it doesn't flake too much. Hairdryer works if you are patient to blow-dry each place slowly.
Cons: can be messy, especially for crooks and crannies around awkward positions of the bag. Waxing these places tend to be splotchy. And if the wax is not applied evenly, it can look patchy on darker fabrics. Took me several rounds of ironing to even out the patchier places. Definitely takes more practice to get an even layer! Tried the hair-dryer method, works only on smaller areas. Still need to iron out patches. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Handles a variety of materials and thicknesses well. I've used Fiskars scissors in the past and found them unremarkable. It wasn't a question of liking or disliking, they cut and were utilitarian. The Amplify Mixed Media Shears, on the other hand, cut everything I need to cut. I was more impressed with their performance with lightweight fabrics than with heavier items because I have never had scissors that worked well with sheers and silk. I used them for a project with cardboard and heavy papers and they worked equally well, which is what I expected from the product description. These scissors are appropriate for a variety of craft applications, but buyers should be warned to hide them because when other household members discover how great they work, you'll never see them again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Too Different for Special Needs kid. My daughter is special needs working on fine motor, specifically cutting.
I was looking for scissors that glide open and closed easily. These are the best we have ordered, which is why I gave it 2 stars. The color contrast is GREAT for helping her see where her thumb should go, so it got another star.
It lost 2 stars because it is shaped different than other training scissors. My daughter won't even try with these. Also the hole for fingers is much small than other scissors. Only 1 or 2 fingers will fit. Due to low muscle tone she needs 3 fingers for cutting.
We will keep these for our typically developing kid. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticky Mess. I will say the webcaster did work, kind of. No matter what setting I set the air to, or how little I squeezed the trigger, the glue just made a mess. I went through countless gluw sticks, and didn't make very much webbing. I made a mess with glue globs being blown everywhere. It has taken me longer to clean up then it did to make the mess. I am still scraping glue of the window and wood of the porch. And my wife is going to use the glue gun for crafts, and we won't be using the webcaster for making webs anymore. The only good that came out of this is the money I spent isn't totally wasted. Still have a nice glue gun with extra glue sticks for my wifes crafts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but as far as small to medium sized books you are good to go. Didn't fit large textbooks, came with extra covers. I responded to there feedback email letting them know it wasn't want I needed but it was too big of a pain to return and not worth the time for the amount of money spent.
They refunded me the cost.
I would advise you not to purchase if you have Large Textbooks, but as far as small to medium sized books you are good to go. My textbook was about the largest you'll find but common in high school and college.
If it doesn't fit or for some reason you don't like them. You can probably work something out later. Pretty much risk free. Didn't have to worry about shipping them back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Cut. After much research on bottle cutters I decided to go with this one and I am very pleased that I did! This by far has been the best experience I have had with this product and Amazon. I have created many bottles and was able to decore my home beautifully. You can't go wrong with choosing this cutter. Although I do advise....use a small open flame from a tealight candle once you have made the cut and then take an ice cube to cool the cut. You'll have a solid cut every time. Some filing will be needed. I have had only 1 that did not cut properly. ONE.....that is correct....you will not be disappointed by spending your on this product!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quite happy, but be wary if you're not artistically inclined. I'm a huge fan and practicer of restoration work, but I normally work on ceramics and resin. When I noticed how awful my leather work shoes looked, this was a natural thing to try for me.
If you're careful it works really well to hide damage and to renew older furniture and shoes. Mixing colors is hard, and that's why a lot of people gave bad reviews: Because they didn't mix their colors and got mad that the color didn't match. You have to have the patience and artistic ability/dexterity to REALLY take your time with this, and to test carefully if color matching.
I bought this for black pieces, and the black paint works fine. You just have to be careful not to over-apply, and to wait for the glue layer to dry before applying color.
It's saved me almost $100 of new work shoes and an office chair! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good product. It doesn't work for everything. Very good product. It doesn't work for everything, but it does work for a lot of stuff. I think the bad reviews are user error. This isn't super glue, thus it's not made to literally stick two things together. It works better if the two surfaces are roughed up a bit (sandpaper) and you need to make a fill gap with the product meaning it works best when the two pieces are not directly touching each other. It will still work in some cases touching, just not as well. It's great for bonding plastics like Lexan, I've used it to not only repair my RC car bodies, but also to add stuff to the bodies as well, such as modifying with different headlights and such. Overall great product, very, very strong when used properly. I just wish there was a cheaper alternative, it doesn't last too long and I'm not sure if it's the same as the UV glue sold in the cell phone repair section which gives you way more product for the money. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
tricky, but it worked. When I bought this item, the only way I had any idea what to expect to recieve was by reading reviews submitted by others. But, when I got the product, I was still surprised. So, here's what it is....about six mini paint pots filled with different colors (bright blue, yellow, red, black, white..) of what looks like thick paint. There is also an empty paint pot for you to mix the colors in until you get a color you think will match your product. Then, you have to add "a few drops of water" to thin it out. I felt like I was flying blind trying to use this product. Fortunately, the item I was repairing was a very old chair and I didn't mind experimenting on it. I ended up covering a much larger area than I had planned because I never did feel like I got the color just right. So, tricky to use, but I have to say that I was pleased with the end product!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It's actually granules, not powder. I'm new to embossing and I wasted too many of my materials (cardstock, watercolor paper - which I created beautiful watercolor-effect backgrounds) because of this embossing powder. I followed the steps correctly- stamping the image with Versamark and applying this powder on top. I got frustrated because I couldn't achieve the correct shape of the stamped image nor a readable stamped sentiment. All I get was a glob of white no matter how I less I put on and shake all the excess. That's when I realized that the reason for this is because this powder is too "chunky", the other reviewer is right, it has the consistency of a laundry detergent. That's why you will never achieve fine details from your stamping and embossing. This should not be called "powder", it should be called "granules". Because that's what it is. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great paper for using with distress inks and markers. I have seen Tim Holtz use this paper with a Stamper's Anonymous stamp and distress ink and the image came out really well, much more vibrant than other papers he was using so it really surprised me and peaked my interest. I had heard from other reviewers that this paper was expensive and messy to work with, but I just had to give it a try because I wanted to see if the "smooth" surface would make it easier to use distress ink markers and foam pads on, and it really is. I was concerned about the weight of the paper and put a question up in the Q&A section for this product. Ranger finally sent me a reply: "The weight of Ranger Surfaces Specialty Stamping Paper is 250 gsm. (approximately 92 lbs.)." So you don't want to use an aqua painter with this paper, because it is not heavy enough to absorb a lot of water like water color paper. This isn't glossy paper like the kind for alcohol inks but it has a smooth matte coat on the surface (like Copic X-Press It paper) which makes blending colors much easier since there is less surface tension on the paper, so its will worth the cost, although, I think you might be able to find a dupe out there if you took one sheet of this to a store that sells all the various brands of cardstock (I don't think Amazon will let me right the name of the store so will leave that part out of this review). If I do find a more affordable dupe, I'll update in the comment section below, or if someone else knows of one, please comment below, I would love to learn more since this paper is very expensive, about $1.00 per sheet. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
as Amazon Prime is amazing. However as a product I'm not so impressed. I got this because I'm a huge crafter and I saw several people using it in blogs I follow. I have no problem with shipping time, as Amazon Prime is amazing. However as a product I'm not so impressed. I have used it on several different types of projects now of different sizes and it takes forever to dry. Now it doesn't actually claim to be fast drying but I feel it takes longer than a normal glue to dry. I could live with the long drying time if it actually held but it has yet to hold on one item I have used it on now and have to go back and re-glue using a different product. I used it on everything from small buttons/gems to lace bows (all of which are not heavy) and it doesn't hold at all. Very disappointing and will not be using it on anything else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great value for the price. I've used several different brands of ball-winders in the past, and I have to say this one is better than most. Like other reviewers, I was hesitant to pull the wire yarn guide out fully, but once I did it stayed firmly in place. I was quite annoyed with the way the yarn wrapped itself around the gears on my old red Royal winder, and was pleased to see that this one has an underside cover over the gears, preventing that problem. Actually, that was my reason for buying a new one, and this fit the bill perfectly. I found that to wind nice neat center pull cakes of yarn I needed to run the yarn through my fingers lightly to put a slight additional tension on the yarn. I agree with others who said the table attachment was not the greatest. It loosened more quickly than I liked. As far as shifting around, I put a little piece of rubberized shelf liner both under the winder and between the table and the metal part, and it worked like a charm. These little bugs lowered my rating just a tad, but overall I was pleased with this ball-winder's performance. Yarn skeins, here I come! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really wood? Maybe, but not betting the farm on it. These are okay & I'll find a use for them but they're not quite what I wanted. Having gotten the stars in the Woodsies brand before I knew they would be very thin & lightweight but I was expecting to get some larger diameter circles. The largest circle I received is 1.25" so that was disappointing as I need 1.5-2" diameter circles. By the way, I mean they are either Balsa wood or something made to look like Balsa wood when I say "lightweight"; very like the toy airplanes. The packaging I received is different from the picture in the description also. It's packaged as Loew Cornell "Simply Art" (as stated in the product title) but I find the packaging conspicuously absent of the word "wood" anywhere at all. It does however say "Made in China" in nice bold letters on the back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highly recommended for use in the Cricut Explore and reusable for painting. I purchased this product to use with the Cricut Explore One.
As mentioned in some other reviews, the product comes shipped flat within cardboard. Each sheet is separate with tissue paper. Not much else to say there other than I was happy with how it shipped.
I had zero issues getting it to cut with the Cricut Explore One. I used the Stencil setting and even with the regular blade, it cut right through easily. I actually had more trouble using the deep cut blade...it didn't seem as precise.
My first product was a leaf pattern to put on my wall. I was able to easily affix the stencil to the wall with <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Krylon-10-25-Ounce-Easy-Tack-Repositionable-Adhesive-Spray/dp/B000A8AYO4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Krylon 10.25-Ounce Easy Tack Repositionable Adhesive Spray</a> and I used a stencil brush and acrylic paint. I was most happy with the fact that I was able to reuse the stencil multiple times. I've seen other people say they were able to wash it off, but I decided to throw it away about about 5 uses. This was cheap enough that I didn't feel the need to waste the water and time.
Also to note - I tried buying stencils from Hobby Lobby. Those were way to thick and the Cricut had trouble cutting them. Therefore, I recommend going with these thinner stencils.
I included two pictures - one showing the packaging and the other illustrating a stencil I cut so you can get a sense of the product in action.
TLDR - highly recommended for use in the Cricut Explore and reusable for painting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
One of My Faves. This and the Layered Wildflower Stencil are my FAVORITES! I love how they look when used alone - and I love them when they are both used in one project. Suh-WEET! I will cop to owning WAY too many stencils...ok, art supplies in general. (I don't have a husband who tells me to stop buying these things...haha) This is the same quality Time Holtz, Stampers Anonymous, and Ranger are known for. The mylar stencil material is the perfect thickness - the stencil is firm, the design is fully cut out, and it's thick enough to make applying modeling paste (or other texture) very easy. It is sturdy, well as sturdy as a stencil can be that has more negative space than positive. I always have problems with the stencils made from cheap mylar - the little parts of the design (pieces that hang or stick out) always bend or allow whatever media you're working with to travel under the stencil. That doesn't happen with the Tim Holtz stencils I've used - and hasn't been an issue at all with this stencil in particular. You'll want to be much more patient and careful than I am when you clean your stencils...lest yours wind up with little bent pieces like tend to. (Which is totally my fault - using a toothbrush, especially an electric one - on this IS a little overkill. Little bit.)
Easy and quick to clean. Holds up well - the image is as clean the 92nd time as it is the first time - the plastic mylar doesn't degrade. I haven't found an art supply yet that doesn't work well with these - besides using this to add texture, I like using watercolors on the texture paste I've used (I really love Faber-Castell's Whipped Spackle - a new-to-me supply that just ROCKS!), then wicking the color away from the edges with a paper towel, so the design kind of looks like it's melting into the board. I can't imagine the stencil trend will slow down any time soon, making these a terrific investment with truly countless uses. Creating art is fun when using high quality supplies - and this fits in that category perfectly! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incredibly strong. Product was shipped and delivered promptly. This low temperature moldable plastic is very easy to use. Just drop it in hot water to melt. After melting and molding, it hardens into an incredibly strong plastic, which is resistant to crushing, breaking or even being cut by a knife. There is no resilience or flexibility to it. I'm surprised how strong and really tough it is. It is ideal for making repairs to household items as well as for creative projects. The fact that it can be remolded or reused by applying heat is a huge benefit, as long as the item is not expected to be used near a source of direct heat that might cause the plastic to melt.
I've made custom shaped lamp finials and drawer pulls with threads molded in, attached magnets to oddly shaped items, and made molds of small objects. The possibilities are endless for making any type of molded plastic connectors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Larger tube than expected. This is a generic tube of glue. I bought it to replace dried out tubes in the typical patch kits...mostly the Park VP-1 kits. I didn't realize the tubes were about twice the size of the tiny tubes you get in most patch kits -- so these are too large to fit inside the kits I have (my bad for not looking more carefully).
As other reviewers have noted, the glue is thinner than your typical glue, so I felt like I needed to use two coats, or at least a thicker coat. On the plus side, these might last a little longer before gumming up.
There is also a fair amount of air in the tube, however it seems like there is at least as much glue volume as you would find in a standard patch kit tube. Volume typically isn't the issue anyway...it is pretty rare for me to use up a tube before it thickens.
Shipping was faster than I expected.
If the size doesn't bother you, then these would probably be fine. If you're looking for a tube to fit INSIDE of a typical patch kit, you might want to look elsewhere. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Thoroughly enjoyed it. Quick and easy to learn how to use. It would be easy to work on with kids. The sample items shown do not require any additional quilling tools - just some glue. It comes with the paper strips, a cork board, 10 straight pins, and templates which allow you to make the shapes as seen here. Since I already quill, I didn't need the small cork board and felt the item was a bit over priced. I also didn't like how the paper is colored on only one side. BUT - I would still recommend this kit if you were buying for someone that doesn't quill and just wanted to learn how to make some cute things for their scrapbook or whatever. These are also very quick craft items to do - so you don't have to be overly patient. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Highly recommended. Great product. Have not had a chance to purchase the squeegee, but I did have the foam pouncers recommended by the company. I have used these stencils on painted wood and canvas, and on both, the design wasn't 100% perfect; had a little seepage here and there, but the wood and canvas fabric were not completely even surfaces (wood grain and uneven stitching) so that wasn't due to a faulty product. I was also a little heavy on the paint on the wood project. On the canvas project, I used less paint and purposely made a sort of faded look and then went over it with white paint and it looks beautiful, like pieces of lace over elegant designs. I love this product and can't wait to try it on glass so I can see what it looks like on an even surface. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Definitely recommend this. This is hands down the best glue I have ever used! I could not believe how well it holds up. I did as it states and let everything I use it on sit for a long time. U really don't have to once it's dry it holds extremely well. I used it on my bathing suit top to add a piece to make it a little more modest in the front. I went to a water park the next day and i am still able to use the bathing suit wks later. My kids clothes I used to have to sew, which I can't very well, is why I bought the glue hold up with this on. For a 5, 2, 11 and 13 yr old you know it has to be great. I have used this on a backpack in the bottom and it held up. I really can't believe this product, it works that well. As long as u let the product sit, usually I put something heavy on it, for about 24 hrs is what I normally do then it works great. You don't want to use it on a product where it is going to be seen cus it does have a slight white appearance when dry. I use it on the inside of clothes and things so it won't be seen. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good... for a while, anyway. I first bought this roller a few months ago. I loved it. Clay didn't stick to it, it was durable and solid, and very easy to clean. A few months after using it, I noticed that the roller's surface began to crack and split. I honestly have no idea why it did this (I keep it in a closed bin with other tools I use), but now the surface chips off and has been getting worse and worse, leaving printed marks (from areas that have chipped off) when I roll out a piece of clay and sometimes chipping off into my clay (which then makes me have to take the chipped off bits out of the clay).
The rolling pin was good while it lasted, but I'm going to have to purchase another one and, sadly, it won't be another one of these. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Work Great and last too. My daughters and myself are always getting ourselves into some sort of project that needs hot glue, not just crafts, only to find out we don't have any more and have to run to the store for a small pack of little sticks, so when I saw these I thought they would be worth a try. I mean you can use it for so many things, I use it to hot glue my Christmas lights perfectly, one by one, onto my windows and around my roof, which is not fun with short sticks let me tell you.
I liked that fact that these sticks were long, 11 inches long to be exact, so I don't have to keep replacing sticks every few minutes, these take a little longer to use up.
And because this is a pack of 25 long sticks I won't have to run to the store to get more in the middle of the project. YAY!
These work great, I cannot tell any difference between these or any I have bought at the craft store or superstore. They heat up well and work great. I used them to glue a couple of wooden craft projects with no problems, and plan on using it with some jute, which I am sure they will work fine on.
I did receive this in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The opinion is my own and not persuaded in any way. I often purchase items from Amazon myself and rely on the reviews of others | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quite Disappointing. I received this product in the mail today, and I was very disappointed. First of all, the whole kit seems more like an assemblage of parts purchased at various craft stores, rather than something manufactured by the company themselves. Secondly, the parts were very cheap and cheaply made. The tea light votives came bent out of shape, and there was a craft-store sticker on the bottom of the glass votive. Thirdly, the pouring pot floats AND conducts heat -- so in order to actually get the wax to melt, I had to hold the pouring pot down using a potholder, which was a frustrating process. I wish that I hadn't used the kit -- I would have preferred to return it and get my money back. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't Receive Full Quantity. These were perfect for my crafting needs but I only received 28 instead of the case of 32 I paid for.
I made Christmas tree ornaments out of these and they worked really well for my needs. I used a hot glue gun to adhere rows of 1" origami paper circles onto them. I was a bit concerned about using a high temp glue gun with these styrofoam balls and wondered if they'd melt at all. They held up absolutely perfectly and look great. As others have noted these do have the slight raised line that circles these around the circumference halfway point. These also have one teeny tiny divot on each ball. This helped me locate the exact center point for each ball and I placed my center top paper circle on it, so it was helpful. These are solid and smooth, not that type of scratchy, flaky, crumbly styrofoam that leaves "dust" everywhere. I would've given these 5 stars if I had received the advertised 32 pieces. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked well for slime, with some tweaks. I used this to make slime and it worked out perfectly. The glitter is super concentrated so the slime comes out almost metallic (I used gold and silver). I followed the instructions above with a few tweaks. I used a bottle of glitter glue (6 oz), 1/2 tbsp of baking soda and 1 1/2 tbsp of contact lens solution that has boric acid. I found it difficult to get all of the glue out of the bottle so I put a splash of warm water in there and shook it up and added that to the mixture. There is still some glue in the bottle...I may try to use it for a little glitter paper mache... I kneaded it a bit to get the right consistency and everything all mixed together. Kids loved it!! Super stretchy and flashy.
I hope this is helpful! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Horrible Knock-Off. DO NOT BUY!!! This is not the real Rainbow Loom. The pegs will scratch you, they are in the wrong direction. When you take the rows apart (which is supposed to be OK since you need to add/remove rows for different styles) it will break. There is no red arrow. This is the worst. I bought a real one at a local craft store and what a world of difference. Yes, the real one will keep your kids involved for hours, they will be excited to try new styles and show off to their friends and family, The real one is such a great toy for kids and keeps them off the screen! My kids choose this over Xbox! Its crazy. I would NOT buy this on Amazon. Please go to a local craft of hobby store or buy online from a craft store if you are in a rural area. Do NOT I repeat DO NOT buy this one. Its sad that Amazon still carries it and allows it to be sold after so many recent negative reviews. I suspect the positive reviews are either fake or are based on the real one. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
does take a little practice. I have the Slice and I absolutley LOVE it, therefore I had to respond to the one poor review this item has. I will admit the Slice does take a little practice to get used to it. Spend a couple hours learning the machine, and all will work out fine. If there are problems, such as the previous reviewer had, there are things to try to eliminate those problems: make sure paper is adhered correctly, make sure blade does not need tightening or loosening, make sure to "home" the blade, calibrate the machine. If none of these work, contact Making Memories customer service. They are the BEST CS I have ever come across. They respond quickly, if you need to return something they send back also VERY quickly (I mean sometimes less than a week!), and they ALWAYS include extra items as a freebie, just for your troubles! One time I contacted them just to ask where I could purchase new blades (which my daughter ruined!) for my MM paper cutter. They responded by sending me an ENTIRELY NEW paper cutter, a tote bag, paper and embellishements! I feel this company goes well above and beyond what one could expect. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little "luxury" item. Yes, "cutsie" prints on your duct tape needlessly adds expense to the product.......BUT life is short. Go for it. If the worst that can be said about your spending habits is that you spent a few more cents on more expensive duct tape, I'd say you are doing fairly well in that arena. I absolutely LOVE this owl print and bought a second role after the first one ran out. I love looking at the items so repaired with this duct tape e.g. a cardboard tote whose handle ripped through. OK, in fairness, I will add that I did ALSO buy a large roll of standard duct tape to use in those settings where it is not going to matter - Ii.e. where I do not want to waste the more expensive decorative duct tape. For example when mailing packages where the boxes are going to be discarded after the package arrives, I do not use this duct tape. Similarly, I was duct-taping the sharp edges of a broken glass jar before tossing into the recycle bin so as to minimize the chances of anyone getting cut on the sharp edges. In that case I did not waste this duct tape but rather used the standard, less expensive variety. For applications where you are going to see the duct tape for any significant length of time, this pattern is delightful. I am also going to comment that if my husband were to see the duct tape and read this review, he would roll his eyes. I don't think it would make one iota of difference to him regarding the duct tape and he would only perceive a need for the standard (less expensive) variety. I am going to guess that these cute patterns are purchased by more women than men but I could be wrong. Talk about making politically incorrect statements! I can tell you that he would never purchase it but then he buys a whole bunch of stuff which I find unappealing, as well. The bottom line is that if you like this pattern - buy it. Probably, also, buy a large roll of standard duct tape for big jobs and also jobs where you are not ever again going to see the part of the item or area so taped. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a miracle cure, but it sure did help. I spilled Gorilla Glue on our kitchen counter. Got the Motsenbocker's Lift Off Gorilla Glue Remover and after the glue had been on the counter for about a week, put the remover on the glue. I let it sit for a couple of minutes and then worked it in with the little spatula that came with the remover.
After a few minutes, it did soften the glue enough so that by using a razor blade scraper, the glue came off with hardly any evidence of it being there. Maybe continued rubbing with the plastic spatula would have also worked, but I resorted to the razor blade scraper.
Again, it did not instantly dissolve the glue but it did make it soft enough to easily scrape with the razor blade scraper. Without the remover, the glue would have remained hard and the scraping would have been tedious and possibly caused damage to the counter.
So all-in-all, it worked great for me. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Glue! Perfect for a wide variety of crafts. I purchased 10 of these glues for Vacation Bible School. We have to do a wide variety of crafts. It has worked great on vinyl, fabric and cardboard. It dries in about 45 minutes. It comes in an easy to use bottle. The only thing that I found to be a problem was opening it for the first time. We made the mistake of cutting the tip until there was an opening and ruined 2 of the bottles. The glue flows out too fast and the lid won't go back on. So what I had to do for the other 8 that I ordered was take my cordless drill with a skinny drill bit and drilled the hole in the top. This worked great, just enough glue comes out now and the lids stay clicked on. The only CON is the lids. They are small, so when you use these with kids you have to remove them all first and keep them in a safe place until the project is done. Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was surprised as I have always heard good things about knit picks. I actually returned this product, twice. The first one just stopped winding (some plastic on inside broke) after only a couple of balls of yarn. Second one didn't even make it through first one. I was surprised as I have always heard good things about knit picks. If you are looking for a good yarn winder, I would pass on this one. I also purchased a "U-nitt Metal Jumbo yarn/wool ball winder hand operated (high speed) capacity: 10 oz MH701" and absolutely love it. Its not great for small bits of yarn, but for any regular skeins or even large skeins works amazing and super fast. Since I have had this I think I have rolled well over 500 rolls of yarn and still works perfectly. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It really only cuts paper. These things are amazing. My husband didn't believe that they could not hurt our toddler so I had to demonstrate --- on my own finger, my own hair, my own clothes -- no blood, no haircut, no ruined clothing. Our 2 year-old was able to operate them right away and now 3 months later we are working on proper technique. I got them to help her develop some useful fine motor skills and as expected she shows an interest in them for about 5-10 minutes beside me in the kitchen giving me just enough time to get something done without her "help." I purchased the
Let's Cut Paper! (Kumon First Steps Workbooks) at the same time, but she's not really ready for that yet. Maybe closer to 3. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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