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This is the secret. Yes, I've been able to get knives shaving sharp but they just didn't get any sharper. How in the world are some new knives I buy so sharp? It's by putting a polished edge on the thing!
I've been sharpening my knives with the Spyerco Triangle and it gets it pretty sharp but you can always feel it's just not as smooth and sharp. If you use the carbide sharpeners, like I used to, it really does a number on a blade. It may feel pretty sharp but it always felt kind of rough to me. The Spyderco seems to just do a better job.
In comes this leather strop and polishing compound. The kit is relatively cheap and the strop is pretty big for longer knives. I run my knives along here along each side and now I can't feel any more imperfections along the edge and it is perfectly smooth. Now even the finest hairs just shave right off with barely any pressure. I have put some scratches on this leather by running the tip along it, whoops, but for $12 I'm not too worried especially with how much use I've already had out of it. Yes, I've been sharpening my family's knives. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I love these shears. I love these shears. My last pair has lasted over 5 years (and I'm still using them) just bought this pair because I have abused the other pair so much - cutting steel wire (and they still cut - just wanted a pair not so abused) -- they are great to cut through tape, you can just rub any residue off them. I cut through sodapop cans, wire, paper -- they do have tiny serrations so if you are wanting a perfectly smooth line best to use regular scissors. These are good for cutting through medium weight chipboard as well. There are larger Tonic Holtz shears available. This pair the actual cutting length is only about 1.5 inches (2 inches fully opened but nobody cuts that way). I wouldn't recommend them for just cutting fabric (and after all my wire and cans my old pair does NOT cut fabric very well anymore) but if you haven't abused them they will cut fabric just fine .. just 1.5 inches at a time. GREAT shears for crafters. When I've lost them, I find that my crafting slows till I find them. They are my goto scissors. I've noticed Tim Holtz even has a pair in his kitchen and cuts his ribs with them :D | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fast and sturdy. Pros: fast to assemble, sturdy
Cons: needs pliers to hold base on attachment
The assembly speed of these Chicago Screws beat rivets hands down. However, it takes a pair of pliers to hold the base in addition to a flat head screwdriver to attach quickly, otherwise it will spin. I attached a few of these to holes I punched in a few leather cuffs to attach other things to. It took a minute to assemble using these vs. 5 to 10 minutes per rivet sometime more if the rivet doesn't set right and has to be reattached.
These one were a bit too thick for the project. So, I also bought the 1/8" long Chicago Screws which work better for single layers of leather. These work well for 2 layers of standard depth leather.
Bottom Line: I would buy these again if needed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good quality especially for price. I have ordered both yarn and needles from Knitpicks directly and was surprised when I read the one poor review of this yarn ball winder. I hesitated for awhile however because of my satisfaction with the other knitpicks products I've purchased I thought I would give it a go (use my amazon gift card on it) in spite of the poor review. In any event I was quite satisfied with the winder. The plastic was sturdier than I expected and the gauge of the wire for feeding in the yarn was way thicker than I anticipated. You would be hard pressed to break or crimp the wire yarn guide. It also swings out and stays in place quite well. I used it in its clamp mode and it secured well to my kitchen table. My daughter who is 11 (and gets her usual stimulation from Iphone games!) had a blast winding yarn for me. It worked smoothly enough, with no inadvertent winding/knotting up of yarn at the base, that I could leave her alone with my yarn.
I give it 4 stars when comparing it to wooden units. However for its price I give it 5+ stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but it stuck much better than duct tape. I was on trail about 30 days this summer, I used this to repair EVERYTHING.
My quilt had a rip and the down was coming out, tenacious tape to the rescue
I almost tore the cinch cord clean off my tent stuff sack one morning, tenacious tape to the rescue
My hiking partner accidentally ripped the mesh ceiling on her tent, tenacious tape to the rescue
I found a small tear in my inflatable lantern, causing it to unintentionally inflate during the day, tenacious tape to the rescue
My trail runner got a large tear near the toe after I got too close to a sharp rock, tenacious tape to the...well, it couldn't fix this one, but it stuck much better than duct tape!
And even after all of that, I still have 1/4 of the roll left. Now, understand you aren't getting a ton of tape. It's a small roll compared to a roll of duct tape or something. But it's definitely enough for those small tears, splits, punctures, etc. It's super strong (the tent stuff sack that I almost ripped apart? it's holding up fantastically after 20 days of additional abuse) and water resistant (a small repair to a hole in my rain kilt has been through the washer four times now)
I already ordered a second roll to keep as backup. If I have any gear failures I want to make sure I have this available | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice Mandir / Bad Paint Job. First off the shipping was fast. Was suppose to get it May 9-21st and got it April 25th. It's also bigger than I thought it would be and all my items fit in perfectly like it was made for it. Also though I was scared of the colors being gaudy it actually looks quite nice. Especially when the room is dark and the lights are on the yellow background lights up my images and the orange color on the design almost glows. The only problem is the base looks awful. It's dull almost dusty looking with paints smears and the glossy blotches I think is from splashed glue. How could anyone not notice this? Also the the pointy decorative ball for the top will not screw in flush. I'm going to have to get a small jar of paint at the craft store and repaint the top of the base. Also may try to twist the screw out of the top ball part and just let it sit on there. If I can't do that I'll just leave it off. Would have given it 5 stars if I didn't have to repaint it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Warmer Hands - Yea. Ordered these only to keep my right hand warm while using mouse to do my computer work all day. I do not have to type a lot but use mouse continually and my right hand gets so cold I'm miserable. These gloves have definitely been an improvement for me in helping to keep my hand warmer. (As long as I put them on BEFORE my hand becomes so chilled & cold) They are a little tighter than I needed since I purchased them for cold hands only & not for circulation/arthritis issues. But not too tight & still comfortable to wear & type in. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is b/c the tips of my fingers can still be really cold at times even though the rest of my hand is fairly warm/comfortable, (not really the gloves fault however, I was just hoping for a completely warm working right hand including finger tips) (Sometimes I'll put them in the microwave for 30-40 seconds then slip them back on, that seems to help in warming my entire hand including finger tips.) I do recommend them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
the good scissors. Heavy scissors with a smooth & even cut, a near-perfect action, and a comfortable grip.
They cut effortlessly (and very neatly) through paper, multiple sheets of paper, cardboard, and some cotton test fabric. The handle is a comfortable fit for my average-sized (slender fingers) male hand. These hefty shears come in a sturdy cardboard box suitable for gifting or storage, with a plastic safety sleeve for the pointy end.
If you grew up with a mother or grandmother who knew how to sew, than you surely remember the "good scissors" you weren't supposed to use for whatever childish purpose you had your mind set to. These scissors are like mom's "good sewing scissors", but revisited in modern metal. Neatly cutting something like fabric requires sharp, well-aligned edges. Cutting other materials is by comparison, child's play. So here are scissors that can easily handle fabric.
[ A free sample was provided to me for review. ]
Like the premium scissors of yesteryear, these should last for many years to come, especially if periodically oiled. Sharp, well-made, and perfectly-aligned. These shears are Recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works well and fantastic price. My gf ordered this for me to help me wire my new car radio I bought. I didn't want to spend a lot of money since I don't see me using it much in the future. We've all seen the pretty typical, generic, and cheap wire stripper/crimpers (they look like long can openers) in the stores and even those were being sold for $11! So when I stumbled across this one for $6 and one great review, I thought, I can't lose.
These worked perfectly! I stripped, crimped, and cut the wires with ease. They also have a spring so the mouth opens automatically (not sure if thats on all strippers/crimpers, it didn't look like it).
I don't think I'll ever get a chance to use it again, but for the price it was a great investment considering how much I saved by installing the radio myself.
I'm surprised that this stripper isn't more popular. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not a saturated black, more like a dark gray. Bought this paper to make bats for Halloween decorations. Although it is an OK paper, it is more of a dark gray rather then black. I had bought a couple small packages of black paper from Walmart and loved its true black color but I only has 30 sheets left. Because I am recovering from surgery and didn't want to have to go to Walmart to get more paper and decided to order some on Prime and have it shipped to me. I was lured to this paper because of the cost and the quantity but was taking a chance on quality. The brand I had (and really liked was Pacon) but it was $6.77 (prime) for only 50 sheets and there wasn't an "add on" option when I ordered. I have added a picture, this paper is on top, the Pacon paper is on the bottom. Needless to say the next time I was in Walmart I just bought more Pacon to finish my project. Was around $1.50 for a 30 sheet pack plus tax of course. A little more expensive but worth it to me. Don't know what I am going to do with 500 sheet of this paper, most likely give it to my daughters school for art projects. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Well-packaged with great ingredients, but limited in variety. I received this as a gift at Christmas, and I had a great time making my own hot sauce. At first, I followed the packaged recipes, but I plan on making my own to taste soon. The ingredients were well kept and smelled fresh, despite being dried. The sauces, of course, taste great, and I think this would be a great activity for a parent-child.
The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because I thought the recipes that came along were few and some required multiple ingredients that didn't come with the kit. So, really, I could only make two of the recipes, and while delicious, I would have enjoyed greater variety or more ingredients within. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very pretty functional decoration but a little pricey. This is a really neat candle, looks nice alongside other decorations and the burn rate was about as advertised. The base while not made very heavy is o.k. so far. I know some reviewers have complained about broken legs on the stand. So far I have not experienced that. You need warm the candle up slightly to get it to flex to feed it up into the clamp. It does indeed go out once it burns about 1/4" down into the clamp making somewhat of a safety feature. It is very pretty looking and my wife liked it very much. One complaint is that it is pretty expensive for the refills. This was 24.99 when I purchased it and of course I see it's now down to 21.29. The refill for the candle is 17.00 so I thought that was a bit much. If you burn this often, it will go quick. The natural beeswax seems to leave almost no wax drippings so that is a plus. All in all I like it and it looks very nice in our house, but I really think the price needs to come down a bit for what this is. I will probably buy my wife others in different styles for around the house functional decorations. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Gorgeous. I had purchased another piece of leather but wasn't happy with it, so decided to try this. It's is absolutely beautiful. It's very thick (compared to other sample) and had a very nice subtly brushed surface. Someone else mentioned that as a negative. If you are looking for a hard-surfaced leather, I could see that being a problem, but it was perfect for my usage. I'm not a leather-worker, I'm a woodworker. I used this to line a sub-section of a desk drawer designed to hold items like a watch, rings, or glasses - so I wanted a soft material with a little padding. This was just a beautiful piece, couldn't have been better. I think the piece was a bit lighter, maybe more almond (a little more grey) in color than the picture. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great. The item was received as advertised and on time. Smooth and beautiful finish as seen in the photo. I was afraid it would be too thin to make a fan (wedding program), but to my surprise, it is really sturdy! The curves gives it a nice grip.
Kudos for shipping as well - it was shipped internationally and it came safe and sound. My wedding is 31-3-12 and I was worried it wouldn't get to Jamaica in time. I received it less that two weeks after placing the order!
Only one disappointment, I tried to stain it myself, but the stain didn't take. This doesn't take away from the product however, I just didn't do enough research on staining. Anyway, I used it as is (without the stain) and the programs came out great.
I would definitely recommend this product for diy brides making their own programs. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product. I use this wire for armature puppets in Stop Motion projects. Very good product. However, you must consider which seller you choose to purchase this wire. The first time I ordered, I did from fineartstore. I ordered 10 pcs. and I have to pay about $8 for S&H. 2 months later, I ordered 10 more pcs., but this time from CreateArt (I thought it was the same fineartstore) and with this company (CreateArt), I have to pay $40 (yes, $40) for S&H. I paid more for S&H than for the product itself. I e-mail for a reclamation and explanation, and they made a credit for $10 (anyway, $30 for S&H is still expensive). I e-mail again to thank the credit, but next time I need to restock, I going to order it from fineartstore.
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Too Many Red Flags for me. Im a pro in the beauty industry and have worked in tv & film for the past 13 years. This palette is without a doubt a dupe to a famous brand, but not completely identical and theres some MAJOR red flags. Yes, just like the big brand some of the colors will stain your skin. The colors are relatively the same, they're both incredibly pigmented, the packaging is the same, but the quality is different. The most notable difference is in the formula of the texture. And this should raise concern with everyone.
This product melting heat point is NOT the same, meaning the point at which it turns from a solid state to a more blendable greasy texture. It broke down much easier when I was testing it.
Although the product is pigmented, the color performance is NOT the same. Its most notable in the metallic gold and silver.
The real palette is manufactured in Belgium, when you look at this label, there is NO INFORMATION of where it is produced. After looking into the other products the seller has on Amazon, it appears to be primarily products produced in China. Now I have no way of confirming that this product is from China, this is just my expert opinion after working in the cosmetics industry for over a decade.
So whats the big deal? It looks like the real thing, it performs like the real thing, and its so much cheaper, whats not to love? If its not labeled where its manufactured, you should consider you might be purchasing something that could be potentially be harmful.
I can understand you can get excited over scoring a deal or dupe like this. To use a product like this for creating Cosplay or Halloween characters especially after trying to create the look with cheap makeup that lacks pigment often sold in seasonal costumes stores, I do understand how it would seem like the right choice to purchase this. Maybe Im wrong and it is completely safe, but the potential of unregulated cosmetics is NOT something Im willing to test on my face.
Im not stating that this product is unsafe. I just want people to understand theres a potential for unregulated ingredients coming from untrustworthy sources. Just because a cosmetic product says it has the same ingredients on the label as the real deal it doesnt mean that it is the case. Google the dangers of purchasing replica makeup from China and you will find dozens of news stories where they took the knockoffs to chemical labs and found dangerous levels of cyanide, lead, and mercury. I don't have a lab for testing this, but think twice about saving some $$$ on makeup. You only get one face ladies and gents.
Third party sellers like Amazon don't allow replicas or knockoffs, but those replicas can still be branded with bogus labels and sold on third party sites. So then I looked into the company that is selling this product. Do they have a branded Official Page? NO, they are only selling through third party seller forums only. When I had the chance to receive this product at a discount in exchange for an honest review, I had to test it. Please use caution.
And if all the points I have brought up haven't raised enough concern, the sellers instructions first sentence states All cosmetics can on rare occasions, cause allergic reactions . I cant think of one reputable brand that starts off application directions like that aside from hair dye. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointing! It does waterproof... but all I could get on any medium was a super tacky / sticky surface . We tried using this product on multiple surfaces, following the directions for drying in a cool, dry place. It states it dries quickly and to put multiple coats on 15 minutes apart. We did this on wood, cardboard, and cover stock (attempting to further waterproof our outdoor Halloween decorations). It says to then leave them for 48 hours before putting your "mod podged" item outside. We did, both my husband and I attempted on different items to follow the instructions (I figured I'm scattered brained, perhaps I messed up so I convinced my husband to try after my attempt failed on two different mediums).
No matter what medium both my husband and I used this product produced a seriously tacky ... but waterproof, none the less, surface. So uhh, I'm not really sure what to think about this stuff. Yes, it did waterproof our items, however, I had made a witch hat for my carved pumpkin, but by the time I set it on the pumpkin outside, it effectively stuck to the pumpkin, but then I couldn't un-pry my fingers from the hat without damaging the witch hat surface. We took it back inside to dry for 1 week, in the back of the cellar. Our cellar is dehumidified as my husband has remodeled it into his airbrushing studio. It remained just as tacky after 1 week. I was really disappointed! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
very disappointed in what I had expected and known to be . All-in-all, very disappointed in what I had expected and known to be a very high quality brand. I remember my grandmother using a pair of Wiss scissors and thought this was a no-brainer when looking for a great pair of leather sheers. I just hope this was a fluke!
Amazon image showed made in the USA branding but the actual product didn't have the same branding on the blade and the packaging clearly showed they were made in Columbia. And that's not a total deal breaker alone, you just need to be transparent, but... The back of the lower handle had a large glob (1/2" L x 1/4" W x 1/8" H) of the black paint from the factory dipping still hanging on for dear life (barely). The black finish in that area and more was starting to peel off and expose the bare metal. The blade was chipped / broken on the sharpened cutting / top side, just at the tip. I tried it on a piece of leather and if I cut to the tip it would leave a fray. This had arrived with a red protective cover over the tip so it must have passed their QC prior to shipping. These kinds of things are all expected to happen over much time and they're usually accompanied with stories of how I dropped them from the table during such and such project... ahh, the memories? If it were only one thing, I might have considered keeping or exchanging them but this just seemed excessive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Corner or freestanding butterfly punch supreme. Super easy to use, with extremely smooth punching action, plus versatility as it will not only make a beautifully placed corner butterfly punch (which lines up perfectly with slide out guide arms), but also, with just two minor snips, it can be turned into a freestanding butterfly, ready for placement on your paper, canvas, card, or scrapbook page with a tiny glue dot. The butterfly is quite delicate looking, but looks are delightfully deceiving in this case, as it holds up quite nicely, having generous edges so sturdy enough for multi-handling whether you are repositioning, glueing, floating in wax, or making a transfer.
If you find other uses, or have any tips or hints, won't you please let me know?
Compare with the larger MS monarch butterfly punch which I have also reviewed. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Martha-Stewart-Crafts-Large-Punch-Monarch-Butterfly/dp/B002YIRJHS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Martha Stewart Crafts Large Punch, Monarch Butterfly</a> | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Xacto Wood Carving tools, not worth purchasing. Years ago I bought a set of wood carving tools to use for fairly complex and exacting woodcarving/pattern making; I loved the tools. Recently I decided to return to wood carving and decided I wanted a set similar to the old ones I was used to. Save your money and don't buy these. The tools themselves were disappointing, They were obviously very cheaply made and the edge they came with was clearly something I would have to work hours on to get a mediocre edge at best. I love Amazon as I returned these without any hassle. I almost never return anything, but these were junk. My recommendation is to spend a bit more and buy something with quality. These tools will give anyone nothing but trouble. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sharp, feels great in my hands and quality made. Simply love these. They are small, very sharp and cuts thread without skipping a beat. These are comfortable and fit in my lil chic hands great. I have found that with some of the smaller scissors, the handle holes are often too large or too small for my taste. These are a perfect fit for me, which is why I have purchased several pair. I also like the fact that they are easily sharpened with a basic scissor sharpener. The pink color also makes them easy to find when I misplace them.
These are not cheaply made, dollar store scissors. I cut a whole lot of thread on an almost daily basis and these little scissors sure do make the task faster as it slices through the thread like butter without snagging the thread, which is very important to me!!! So, the somewhat higher price is totally acceptable to me for the quality that I get with these scissors. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO easy to use and does a perfect job. I bought this new and have to admit I was a little scared to use a glue gun because of all the talk on how easy it is to get burned and also make a mess of things. I found this gun easy to handle and manuver without getting burned or getting glue on anything but where I wanted it. I made a beautiful cinnamon tree using the dremel 1200-02 gun. I also like the built in stand so when I was not using it I could place the tip over a piece of paper to catch any glue that may drip out. BUT, nothing dripped how great was that! I love having the case to keep everything together so when I need it everything is easy to find. Okay, I'm a woman so let me say this one thing that I need to say, "it's so pretty too" okay I got that off my chest, but I do like using tools that are nice to look at. Anyway, have no doubts here this is a great tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sugru saved my fridge shelf. I bought this to fix the shelves in my refrigerator because it was far cheaper than buying new shelves. The refrigerator was not cheap and is only a few years old, but the shelves in it are cheap, the worst I've ever had. To replace one shelf would have cost me $100! Thank goodness for Sugru. This product worked exactly as promised. It is low odor and fun to use. I watched a few videos of how to use it and then jumped in and fixed my shelf. The shelf is glass with plastic around the edges supporting the glass. It had cracked terribly in two places making the shelf almost unusable. The white Sugru matched the white plastic of the shelf pretty closely and made a very clean-looking and sturdy mend. It has held up well for the past three months. Since I bought the 8-pack, I still have plenty left over for when the next shelf cracks. I highly recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good gloves, but seam tearing after 2 rides. I bought a pair of Monaco road gloves after good experience and durability from Giro Bravo gloves. I've been wearing the Bravo gloves for more than a year with no problems and great fit, but with the Bravo gloves, my hands were wearing out about 40 miles into rides. I wanted something with more padding. The purchase decision was based on my trust in the brand. I do like the gloves. I rode 60 miles last week, and my hands felt great. I like the pads, thickness of the pads and placement. They fit great and I like the feel, but one of the seams between fingers is tearing after just 2 rides with the new gloves. They're still usable, and I plan to continue wearing them, but I expected better durability. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good product - follow directions carefully. We bought this product at Lowes to refinish our kitchen table. (Total 21 sqft)
Lessons learned:
I ran out of time applying the 1st sealer coat over the entire surface in one 16oz batch of the epoxy finish resulting in an uneven layer of the epoxy finish. On the second day I enlisted my wife and the final coat was a lot more successful but not perfect: 1) We covered the table in 5-6 sq ft sections which was easy to implement as the table is a sectional. 2) 5-6 sq ft seemed about right for the two of us. 3) Using spatula's to spread the finish worked but was not perfect. We also used some paint brushes to help in thin spots or on the edges. 4) Using a gas torch to burst the air bubbles worked nicely, however the torch was tempermental - I'm not sure if this was just me or the torch. I tried to use a little less finish than recommended which meant that the final finish was not perfect. I would recommend 25% more product than than the minimum recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great deal. Fantastic product, and truly at a great deal if you do the math. Hobby Lobby sells similar soy wax flakes but their's is a 2 lb. bag for 10 dollars! Yikes. So, this product on Amazon is truly at a great deal! I bought this for a candle making party for 4 people, and we each filled a 6 oz canning jar for our candles, and I still have lots of soy wax left in the bag. Lots!
FYI: If you do decide to use this wax for soy wax melts, tarts, or pillar candle-making (instead of pouring the wax in a jar of some kind) I DO suggest you buy a small bit of bee's wax to help harden the soy. It will be way easier to pop the cooled wax out of the molds without getting it all crumbly. Just a sliver of bee's wax for each 8 oz soy flakes should be great. Soy wax's texture is softer then traditional wax at room temperature, and when you start to handle the wax, it's gets a bit 'crumbly' if you don't have bee's wax to harden/bind it. But, if you are doing a candle that is enclosed in something (a jar or container) you'll be just fine without. Also, soy wax does not contain scents as long as traditional, so keep that in mind when you are purchasing essential oils and fragrance quantities-you will need a bit more than typical to achieve the same scent strength :) Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Big Roll of White. This roll is huge and well worth the money. I've used it as a tablecloth for quick clean up after a cookie decorating party, my children use it for school projects, and we've used it for various art projects around the house. Recently we decorated the door of my husband's office with this and it led to many questions about where we had found the paper. I think this is perfect for anyone with kids who want an affordable crafting option without long-term commitments. I wouldn't plan on saving anything made with this as a keepsake as the paper isn't the sturdiest; however, it does stand up to a lot of wear and tear during project construction, etc. I'm not sure how soon I will need to purchase this again and it does go far. At the same time, I can't imagine not repurchasing. It is a very great resource to have on hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The best part is that the paper doesn't scratch it. I fold a lot of paper for letters and transmittals everyday and I bought this bone folder blindly. I have never had a folding tool before and from the earlier research that I've done, many people likely preferred the real bone. But since I could not get a real bone folder, I settled on this one.
I can't really say anything about real bone folders but this thing served its purpose and it has surprised me more than I can imagine.
One can even fold several pages of paper, thick cartons, or other things that could be folded. You could put your whole weight on it and it won't break. The best part is that the paper doesn't scratch it, which is a big plus to me since I used all sorts of materials before to fold paper. And then I found this and life has never been easier.
Due to wear and tear, some scratches have started to become visible but not the scratches made by paper.
I don't know how people could rate this lower than 5. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect Gift For That Writer In Your Life. A friend of mind likes to write poetry and also likes dark, Wiccan-like things, so I thought this book would be perfect for her with the soft leather cover and parchment-like pages. You could easily imagine dipping a quill in ink and committing your innermost thoughts to paper.
Whatever the content, be it the rap lyrics you've worked on since 1984, the inappropriate poems you've been squirreling away about your neighbor (you know the one), the haikus detailing your devotion to dryer lint, the autobiography you're ghost writing for your cat, or the handy incantations you came up with to raise the dead this is the book you'll want to contain it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Disappointed by Jagged Edges. I saw all the great reviews so I was excited to try this sharpener. As mentioned by other reviewers, there were no instructions so I just went ahead and slid the knife through. The knives I attempted to sharpen with this tool (3 stainless steel and 1 ceramic) are not as dull as before but the edges are not smooth. I can feel the jagged edges when I wash the knives. My ceramic knife seems to have survived unlike some of the other reviewers but I am afraid to use this sharpener again on my ceramic knife. I also tried to sharpen a pair of scissors, as mentioned in some reviews, but now I cannot cut anything but thin paper with those scissors. Again, the edges of the scissors appear to not be smooth so the cutting action does not work. Very disappointed. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This was a good deal. I ordered the tan colored hide. I received two separate pieces, one appearing to be a nearly full hide, the other about half. Together they are around the advertised sq ft of 7 or so. They are not of uniform color, I would call it mottled. They are thin, very soft, and pliable.
I was wary about ordering because of other reviews stating it may not be real leather, it wasn't close to the stated 7-10sqft, it had holes and imperfections, etc. Maybe other colors are questionable, but the tan color is absolutely real leather, and perhaps I was lucky as mine had no holes and was the advertised sq ft. It has some imperfections, but none that make those parts not usable.
This was an excellent price for some very nice, thin leather. If you need your leather to have some rigidity to it, this may not work for you. It is excellent for my project and I was pleasantly surprised. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty spring colored washi tape. More awesome washi for Allydrew. I love this one in the pretty pink colors for the Spring and Summer season. This pack is well coordinated and I love that they included two florals and the pretty patterns. Each one is very stylish and pretty. There is quite a lot of tape on each roll which is always a good thing. This product can be used on any kind of art project you can think of and also great for journaling and gift wrapping. The uses are really endless for washi tape. This tape came well secured and wrapped and arrived quickly to my home. I have just loved every washi tape set I have purchased from AllyDrew so far. They make a great product. I did receive this product at a reduced price for my honest and ubiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
To Create a Masterpiece. It's very refreshing to see bands take different directions despite what is popular or established. My Ticket Home has a slightly similar sound to other bands on Rise Records, but the differences are what make this album so enjoyable to listen to. Through some clever recording techniques and songwriting, To Create a Cure comes off sounding extremely pure. The album is brutal and blood pumping at times, but it also has its moments where it's relaxing and relate-able. The clean vocals dominate in their presence as well as their execution. You can feel the emotions of desperation and utter heartbreak behind the clean vocalist, especially in The Truth Changes If We Both Lie. His range and prowess resembles that of Jonny Craig (Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa) but he sounds much more sincere. A Thief of One, a Thief of Many is fantastic and easily one of the standout tracks on the album. Case in point, give this album a listen. You won't regret it.
Favorite Tracks*
A New Breed
Atlas
The Truth Changes If We Both Lie
A Thief of One, A Thief of Many
Fear Complex | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does just what I need it to. I use this product to make leather purses. It works just as it says it does and once it is stuck together it is stuck together. I use it to stick leather, cardboard, stabilizer, and fabric. It works great on pretty much anything as long as the surface is porous. So, if the surface of the leather is finished I sometimes have to scrape the finish off to get a good stick.
It does tend to run everywhere, so I put it in a smaller bottle with a pointy tip to control the application. But, it peels off easily off of my fingers, cutting mat and table top for easy clean up. I also feel better about getting covered in this product than the other leather cements on the market that are full of toxic chemicals. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Small hands only. On cutting performance these are outstanding. They leave clean smooth edges through even the thickest material. The torsion bar and floating tang are clever, but mostly I think it's the sharp from the factory high quality steel blades that do it. In any case, cut through anything you could cut with any other pair of scissors with less effort and make a cleaner cut doing it. Compared to my current heavy duty scissors these were way better.
I am docking them a star because I am a man with relatively thin fingers, and my fingers are a tight squeeze in these scissors. I can barely get my thumb in the thumb hole and my three fingers are jammed tight in the finger slot. Larger hands will undoubtedly be unable to use these scissors at all. This seems like a major design flaw.
In summary, if you have thin fingers these are great, if you have thick fingers buy something else. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
They look nice when we first got them. I bought this as a Montessori toy/activity tray for our toddler. They look nice when we first got them, but the wood is really soft and shortly after we bought it, we found our toddler chewing on the side of the try (he was teething probably), the wood came off very easily and I dug out a long piece of sharp wood that could have killed him or caused injury. To make matters worse, when I contacted the seller to get a refund, they required me to ship it back to them at my own cost. Seriously? This thing nearly caused injury/death to my child and you're not going to refund me unless I pay for shipping?? The shipping cost would have cost more money than the item itself...but it shows the level of dedication and responsibility this company has toward its customers. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Ruined by Stickers. When my order of four walnut boards arrived I could not believe Rockler had stuck a paper barcode label on them. These labels have very thin paper and extremely strong adhesive. Each one took several minutes of scrape off. When that was done there was an adhesive residue that required a solvent to remove. This compromised the area so that staining and finishing didn't match the surrounding areas. Why would a high-end wood supplier deface valuable wood in this way? In the end I had to cut six inches off the ends of the boards to make sure the label marks wouldn't ruin my project's finish.
This is the second time I've ordered from Rockler. The first was a sheet of walnut plywood. It was poorly packed and one edge got crushed in shipment.
I doubt I'll ever order from Rockler again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but actually to see if I could use it on foil (instead of ) I like the idea of having the versatility of working with . I bought this, not for wood or leather, but actually to see if I could use it on foil (instead of <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/American-Crafts-Heatwave-Pen-Starter-Kit-by-We-R-Memory-Keepers-Includes-Heatwave-Pen-and-20-4-x-6-inch-foil-sheets-in-various-colors/dp/B011Q1L9K6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">American Crafts Heatwave Pen Starter Kit by We R Memory Keepers | Includes Heatwave Pen and 20 4 x 6-inch foil sheets in various colors</a>) I like the idea of having the versatility of working with foil AND wood, if I so choose. Unfortunately, this pen comes in only 2 settings (other than 'off') and the lower 15W setting was too hot for foil embossing. It melts the foil sheet right away. However, I really like how many tips are included in this set, there's a lot of different kinds, and I know it would be fun to try them all out.
I won't be keeping this, I'll be giving it to a friend in a month, so I can't leave a more detailed review concerning its performance on wood, but I'll try to get my friend's input and update here when I do.
Also, if you need to contact TruArt, they're pretty prompt in replying back to emails, and that's something I really appreciate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I put the foam in a DEWALT TSTAK I Long Handle Toolbox and DEWALT TSTAK II Toolbox so if you are trying to decide if to buy this. I perched the fastcap foam (2-1/4) to hold my Dewalt 20Vdrills, charger, batteries and flashlight. I put the foam in a DEWALT TSTAK I Long Handle Toolbox and DEWALT TSTAK II Toolbox so if you are trying to decide if to buy this or the Dewalt foam go with the fastcap foam it is cheaper and works better then the dewalt. I recommend the Fastcap foam to all my friends it is a must if you care about your tools and don't want them bouncing around in the toolbox. I love that you can cut it away just what you need so the tool still has foam under it and will not fall out. I am not a fan for a bag to hold my tools but I am sure that the 2-1/4 fastcap foam is ridge enough to work in the work bags too. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This ewax is not as good as some others I've tried. Use this as at least 6 percent of your formula. Also, it helps to add some stearic for stability. Not the best product I've ever used. At this high percentage, and especially with another 3 percent addition of stearic acid, it produced a pretty waxy feeling lotion. It feels more like a cream. Although the ingredient list also includes beeswax and lecithin, which intrigued me, I will not buy it again. My first batch of lotion with this ewax was thin and runny at room temperature and started to separate after sitting for two hours. I had used it at 5 percent and did not add stearic to that batch. It would be meh- OK for my own use, but for resale, I won't use it again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I really enjoy it -- BUT it doesn't seem to do these . I had a difficult time with it. But -- I have to say that I DON'T have one of those $100.00 machines that emboss for you. I have the $30.00 one sold by SU a while ago. I really enjoy it -- BUT it doesn't seem to do these impressions very well. Don't know why -- would be interest if anyone could TELL me why. The Darcie ones work just fine in my machine. I don't want to mislead anyone -- I believe these were LARGER than my machine, but usually when that happens, I can just 'Cut them down' to fit. (how can you go wrong with Amazon prices!) IF THESE were the ones that were reversible, thenIi REALLY had a hard time -- again, it might have been my machine. SO -- anyone out there having an inexpensive machine like mine -- what was your experience? Anyone having one of the more expensive machines -- could you PLEASE TELL ME WHICH ONE YOU PREFER??? I don't want to make THAT purchase and then be disappointed. I have a LOT of embossing folders -- thinking of moving up to the machine that "cuts" things out for you. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I always try to reply to my purchases because I LOVE your feedback. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great Variety. This stack has a great variety wether you have boy or a girl! It offers the same patterns in 2 different color schemes so you can use them to compliment each other. Another thing that's great about these is they can either be gender neutral or specific depending on the accents and mat you put with it! They include "ABC" pages, airplanes, trains, monkeys, animals, fun squares, and many more prints. The color for most of these are primary and bright. If you're looking for something more tan, gray, or black, this is NOT the stack for you! If you like the rainbow colors and bright primary colors, this IS the stack for you!
My only complaint with this stack (the reason it gets 4 instead of 5 stars) is the pages are hard to get out of the stack. I thought they were just lightly stacked together, but when I went to pull out a few sheets from the middle, they were torn because they were so difficult to tug out. The simple remedy for this (although time consuming) is to start at the beginning of the stack and pull all the sheets apart. This makes the stack less convenient to store, but guarantees that you won't be tearing any sheets by trying to remove them from the center of the stack. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
could use better instructions. It really works, but the thing is that you have to make sure if your using lets say a wine bottle or bottle with a label, that you take that completely off of the bottle, the bottle has to be clean, it takes about 40 turns, which is not bad. And when you are going from the boiling water/hot water, to cold water, make sure it is ice cold water, the picture instructions show a pot with freezing water in it, but my husband is not very good at looking at things and figuring it out I think. He is very smart, but it did not "say" ice cold water. :) the first bottle we tried did not work out to well but we are hopeful that it will work in the future, with a clean bottle, and ice cold water. The kit all together was nice for beginners though. Sand paper, and all, just takes a little practice. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
safe and very effective. I am a children's librarian, so I am always looking for safe, yet effective, scissors for the kiddos to use during craft time. I found them! They are very comfortable. My left-handed and right-handed kids both have no problem using them. I wouldn't use them on heavy fabric or really thick items. They are great for PreK crafts, but also great even for adults. I often use these. The colors are great, and they are holding up well. Be prepared to get another container though because the plastic storage container they come in is not very practical if you'll actually be using the scissors. The thing falls over. I just keep them in a little basket. Would definitely buy this again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Dissapointed. At first I was a little skeptical of buying Snazaroo, I had heard some good things but also some bad things. So I read all the reviews most of them say it was great and worked well. So I decided to try it out, I'm new to face painting, so I didn't know what to expect. The product comes in the black plastic holder. The book that it came with, did show "step-by-step" however the pictures were small and didn't show the face well enough for someone to copy. The paint was SO small that it was hard to fit anything in the hole that carries it in. There was hardly enough paint for you to do more than 20+ full faced painting, even though the description said it could do many more. It came with a medium sized brush and a small one; the medium was in shape enough that I could do some things with, but the small brush was useless, the hairs of the brush came out onto the paint and soaked up the paint that you had to continue to put paint on it. It also came with three small sponges and one large one, except for the fact that the sponges hurt to be put on anyone's skin and didn't pick up the paint well, they were also so big (even the smaller ones) that you had to struggle to cover the sponge with paint. The paint made my skin dry out,and then break out, gave me and the other people i gave a face painting to a skin rash, and it made my skin smell funny... no matter what I used to take it off (wet-wipes, tissues, wet paper towels, wash clothes). I gave a rating of three for the "fun of the toy" because yes it was fun to put on, however it was NOT fun to take it off. I gave a rating of one for the toys "educational value" because it was educational if you want to be a professional face painter. I gave a rating of two for the "durability" of this toy because the brushes didn't hold up well and didn't last long (but you could easily fix that by buying better brushes). I gave this toy and overall rating of two because... Well to put it simply is to say it sucked and I was extremely dissapointed with this product. The shipping was fast and arrived in good packaging. Anyhow I will NEVER but from Snazaroo again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great X-ACTO Basic Set With Case For An Even Greater Price. I LOVE this X-ACTO knife set and what a great price for everything you get! The basic set is ideal for cutting cardboard, paper, plastic, cloth and foam board. The case is a sturdy, zippered compartment type case that holds everything in its own place. There are a variety of blade types including straight edge, general purpose, fine point, and scoring blades.
The set includes: 3 knives, 13 interchangeable blades
The only thing this set could use is the knives would be even better if they had one flat side so that they cannot roll off of a table, workbench or desk... Still giving this X-ACTO set a five our of five stars, though... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Really Fun Decor for gifts or for home/office. I bought this set and the thinner bright and cool set. I love washi style tape and used them mainly for gifts. For birthdays and Christmas I reuse news paper as wrap and use the washi tape to secure the ends and then wrap the washi tape around the package like you would with Ribbon ( use two different colors for more interest) - the colors really pop against newspaper and is very secure like masking tape. For the thinner washi tape I use different colors to jazz up and organize plain Manila folder and when really bored make washi tape stick figures on my desk at work. The Amazon price is much more affordable in comparison to "real" washi tape at craft stores and Japanese home goods/ stationary stores. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for the Internet Cook. These days at least three quarters of the new recipes I try come from online. It's easy to keep everything organized, particularly with [...], and I don't mind hauling my laptop into the kitchen in order to try something new. Once I've tried any given recipe and liked it, however, I'd rather leave the laptop where it belongs.
That's where the Moleskin recipes journal comes in; it's excellent for keep track of recipes I've tried and loved. I do wish it were a little larger; my handwriting gets harder to read the smaller it gets and the ingredients field is fairly small, but if I wanted something bigger, I'd have just bought a plain notebook. Basically, I'm in love with this journal; it suits the purpose I bought it for perfectly. I'm looking forward to years of use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Seriously worthless. I used this tape exactly per manufacturer instructions to cover a small 2 inch tear in the fabric of the driver seat of an old 1990 F150 that I use for work. I would have been better off using duct tape. Half of the the Gear Aid tape patch that I cut peeled away from the fabric seat after one time of sitting on the seat. Yep, it lasted all of 5 minutes. I usually trust other Amazon reviews but how anyone can rate this junk so highly is beyond me. Maybe I received a bad roll because the tape I received was not very adhesive. Hopefully Amazon will accept a return. Now to try to find something that actually works to patch this tear. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Convenient. I used Mod Podge to seal up some collages that created for my art class and it actually increased my grade quite a bit. My piece looked cleaner than it had without the Mod Podge, and kept any stray papers from falling off or getting water damage. When you paint it on it looks kind of cloudy, but when it dries it is completely clear. It gives the paper a nice finish to it, making it look much more neat and organized. I did, however, use it on an image that was printed from a standard home printer and it smudged the ink and made it change color. The quality of the paper could have been a factor, but I would look out for that just in case. Overall, it is a fantastic product that is definitely a life saver. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Better than nothing. This stuff is okay I guess. It did the job but it is lacking in a few areas. first of all it is not the perfect color and doesn't completely match the color of my leather sofa. My puppy chewed a hole in it trying to get his bone which got wedged into the bottom of the sofa. I believe this is the darkest color they offer other than black. So our sofa is a darker brown. You can't really tell from a distance that it is patched. The other complaint that i have its that the sides of the tape are not the color of the tape. We fixed this by rubbing a furniture coloring pen along the edges after it was applied. But prior to doing that you could clearly see the edges of the tape and it made it way more obvious. The maker of this tape should have thought of this. But I guess it's better than nothing covering the damage. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Works Great. This is a great product! It doesn't blend seamlessly, but that would be an unrealistic expectation. Someone running a hand over it or looking directly at it would certainly see it and know that a tear was covered, but it's a nice and functional alternative to having visible tears. It also prevents the tearing from getting worse. The color blends very nicely, and it's not immediately or obviously visible at a first or casual glance. We also used a patch on a car seat with a rip along the outer seam and were very happy with the result. We've used both black and dark brown in the smaller and larger sizes. It sounds like we're rough on stuff! We have kids, and we've decided to limit what we replace until there's a reason to think it will survive. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fabri-Tac can be used for much more than just fabric. This clear gel-like fabric adhesive has so many more uses than just on fabric. Besides fabric, it bonds wood, leather, lace, suede, tile, felt, plastic, plaster, glass, ribbons/trims, etc. It starts setting up immediately and dries quickly to completely clear.
I sculpt human and creepy zombie figures for window displays and it works great for adhering the "hair" (which may be human hair, mohair, or Tibetan lamb) to the head. The thick glue grabs hold of the hair and makes a strong, permanent, and yet invisible bond with the creature's scalp.
It's an ideal choice for fastening trims and ribbons to projects. The glue bonds with the top layer or fabric fibers without soaking in (although you shouldn't use it on very sheer, delicate fabrics). Fabrics that have a heavy sizing will need to be laundered first as the sizing coating repels the glue. Some clothing patches also have a coating on the back and don't adhere well.
Besides the uses I've mentioned above, it works well for many craft and household projects. It can have a tendency to "eat into" Styrofoam and some plastics so you may want to try it out on a small area first. It is VERY smelly so you should always use in a well-ventilated area. It's intended to be fairly thick, but if it thickens too much over time, you can thin it by adding a tiny bit of acetone.
Besides the odor, there are two drawbacks to using it:
1.) If you use your fingers or tools to try to push the Fabri-Tac into an area, it is horribly sticky and you have to peel it off your fingers and tools.
2.) It tends to be stringy when you're trying to stop the flow of the glue. It helps to put a small amount of Vaseline around the opening of the applicator tip.
Bottom line is that I find it to be a very useful adhesive. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a money saver. Probably one of the best products I used.
I fixed a special bedsheet replacing two large damaged pieces this cover my memory foam on top of tempurpedic mattress my wife was happy that I was able to fix this bedsheet that was coming apart. (Special order and expensive)
I also fixed two of my phone (cloth) pouches clip on pants or belt, my wife was going to buy another one, I told my wife let me try this glue, now I have two good pouches thanks to this glue.
I'll be using this product for several projects and save money.
This product will perfect if it had an applicator tip just a suggestion to the manufacturer!!
Great product!!!
Thank you | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I normally for get to leave a review, but. I normally forget to leave a review. I either truly forget or I don't have enough time at the moment then I forget completely. But this one I remembered. Im up early before everyone this morning its about 4:30 and I reached for them . One reason I picked them up & remembered to leave a a review, I got them yesterday af 12:30. I open the package I said the same old thing to myself whenever I get a new pack of pens ole crap these don't look like their gonna be any good, and thats the samething I think about every set Ive purchased in the last year. Ive got spoiled using the Expensive pens! And just left it at that I never had another thought about them. I received these about 12-12:30 used them until I had gone to bed at 9:30 & up at 4:30 and Ive reached for them again. WOW! Thats a fiirst for me! I love these pens the ink flow is great covers very well and you don't have to scribble & leave marred up lines and see every stroke of your pen all over your pages. These pens are just the right pice a little over $4 & and the colors are great so I took a chance on them. although the smear some they dry very quickly. if you can pay attention were your sliding your hands at you have it made. The pen has a lot of ink in them & they have a good flow coming from them and is easy to cover a lot of surface they have a medium tip that helps the ink flow well and easy to hold & my hands never get to tired because I was holding it so hard. I absolutely love these pens and Im buying me another set of colors right know. These pens make Gammy happy when she I colors! Looking for a new set of colors right know! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great pan, but smaller muffin size. I've wanted silicone muffin cups for a long time, since my old muffin tins started flaking off their coating. Yuck! No one wants flakes of metal stuck to their fresh muffin!
This pan has worked great for me! The muffins bake well, and they pop right out of the pan after cooking. Washing is easy (much easier than scrubbing my old pan!). I haven't put it in the dishwasher, but it says it's dishwasher safe.
A couple of tips:
-Put the pan on a cookie sheet before filling. If you don't, you'll have a hard time getting the floppy pan in and out of the oven.
-The muffin cavities on this pan seem smaller than an average pan. I haven't tried baking cupcakes yet to see how it handles the papers, but your muffins will be smaller, and your batter will stretch further. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Product Doesn't Work and Destroys Tools. I purchased Thermomorph because I had such great luck with InstaMorph but these are vastly different products. While the InstaMorph melted and molded with such ease, the Thermomorph, after immersion in boiling water, stuck to the container, the tongs, my screwdriver, and essentially everything it touched. Melted, it became very stringy and it took an hour to clean the mess. To quote Dr. Seuss in The Cat in The Hat, this mess is so big and so deep and so tall, we cannot pick it up. There is no way at all!
I tried to make a simple holder for my iPad but found that the Thermomorph product to be very small, almost dust-like, pellets. I finally fashioned it into the iPad holder shape but found the process, and especially the clean up, very frustrating. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Quick and Easy Replacement "Clock Works. Quick and easy replacement for failing quartz clocks.
Years ago the quartz clock industry must have agreed to standardize the size of the most common household battery powered quartz clock-work modules that power the majority of the world's quartz clocks, because they all have the same dimensions and all use "AA" batteries as their power source. This means that the only criterion you have to check is the "stem" length that moves the clock hands.
Some quartz clock-work replacement modules have long stems and some have short stems. You can use a "long stem" clock-works module in a clock that originally had a "short stem" holding and moving the clock hands, but you may not be able to refasten the "bezel" (nine times out of ten the "bezel" is a clear plastic cover but sometimes glass is used), back onto the clock which may or may not matter to you. We replaced the clock-works module in an inexpensive plastic kitchen wall clock and could not reinstall the plastic bezel (cover) because the stem holding the hands sticks out too far, but it doesn't effect how the clock works and the new module, sans bezel, is doing a fine job of keeping time.
If you are creative you can fasten the module with a spacer of some kind to hold the module farther away from the back of the clock, making the stem projecting into the clock face the same length as the original, but that means you'll have to add a decorative chain or some other way to hang the clock since it will now be held away from the wall by the quartz replacement "clock-works" sticking out from the back of the clock.
Quartz clocks have become very inexpensive and the replacement "works" have also become inexpensive. Replacing one of these modules is simple to do and is the work of just a few minutes time, which you can now keep track of on the clock you just fixed. Just be sure to check the "stem" lengths of the clocks you will want to repair before ordering your replacement quartz clock-work modules. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Good 1" Punch. I bought this to cut the pictures for charms and pendants. Usually I don't like these 'gadgets' for doing my crafting - or anything else for that matter - often because, even though they look like they should work both ways, they do not work left-handed. This punch works perfectly left-handed!!! The idea of cutting perfect 1" circles was daunting, and the thought of getting it centered was even worse. With this punch you can turn it over and see exactly where you are cutting, and with a little practice can do some really tiny fine-tuning on the picture you want. It cuts clean without any sticky spots that would need repair. I can't see where I would need another one, but I do highly recommend this punch for exactly those reasons. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Big, Heavy, Beautiful. The photograph here was misleading... I thought it might be of a different cover material but the notebook is the same as the 'large' squared black hardcover notebook one might buy. Same nice hard black cover.
I also thought the actual squares might be bigger. Not so, which I'm happy about. Squares are the same size; the only thing that increased was the page size. And wow this notebook is big! It feels like a photo album in your hands... approximately the size of a personal laptop when closed, but probably a tad bigger. The downside is that it is heavy, but understandably so. I wouldn't take this traveling with me, I don't think but I appreciate the bigger pages and would definitely use it as a regular notebook for any purpose whatsoever. Would be great for business. Looks very professional.
Overall, this product is fantastic and I'm thrilled Moleskine has released it. Just be aware of those items I mentioned above:
It is heavy.
It is large.
Otherwise, it is the same squared hardcover black Moleskine you've come to love.
Thanks for reading! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Didn't work for me - sprayer doesn't work and mold doesn't release. I am giving this 2 instead of 3 stars only because I am a beginner, and there could be something I'm not doing right.
But first and foremost, if a product comes in a spray dispenser, you should be able to spray it. Not so with this spray bottle. Once you depress the spray top, it stays depressed until you pull it back up with your fingers for the next spray. Or wait a couple of minutes for it to come up by itself. Very very time consuming and infuriatingly frustrating. I actually monitored this closely, and only 1 out of 10 attempts allowed me to spray 2 shots in a row. On top of that, the angle of the spray is very very wide, so it's impossible to cover your entire form. I end up using the sprayer (with difficulty) to get some liquid into the form, then using my finger to spread it around. Not good!
Now, I'm using "Easy Cast Clear Casting Epoxy" by Castin' Craft and a variety of molds in different sizes from Environmental Technology. Can't really tell you what difference the mold release spray made, but I didn't have a whole lot of luck getting the casting out of the molds. The bigger the mold, the easier it was to remove the casting. The 3 1/2 X 6 came out fairly cleanly and easily. The mold that's more like 2 X 3 was more difficult and the 2 X 2 was impossible. Well, not impossible, I used a hammer, which cracked the mold, thereby releasing the casting. Effective, but you end up going thru a lot of molds that way. :)
I did find that sometimes it helped to wait an additional 24 hours and try again, and the casting released a little easier then.
I'm going to try some of the other alternatives suggested in other reviews here: among them, wd40 and cooking spray. Might even try something like baby oil. If anyone else has something that they have found to work, let us all know, ok! : ) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great candles. Average burn time. We burn candles in our office each week for Candle Fridays. One of our employees was complaining about headaches from the scents - or whatever toxins - our candles were emitting. These beeswax candles seem to be our solution. I did not give them five stars due to the burn time, though. We burned the 3x3 candles 7-8 hours each day. We expected to use them up during the sixth day, but we're only getting four days out of them. That's more like a 32 hr burn time instead of the 45 hr burn time they promise. So, be aware of that. I still like these, though, because they burn much cleaner and cost about the same as the scented candles we used to get from Bath & Body Works. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome-Sauce. I waited to post my review until I'd had a chance to use each product that came in the kit at least once.
First off, the box is gorgeous. I am a sucker for a pretty box. With a magnetic closure? Yes, I am geeky enough to find that cool. So, box = awesome sauce.
I had a Xyron sticker maker once before. It was a bit larger than this one, and I liked this one just as well. It makes my chipboard elements easier to use. I had given my old one away, thinking I didn't need it, but then I missed it. I'm glad to have this one now. Oh, it is also wonderful for ribbon. Using glue on ribbon is a mess, and this makes it a breeze.
My son used the clear adhesive liquid for a paper project. He folds airplanes, origami, and Minecraft people. He used the glue to make his own version of a boomerang because the boomerang his geography book included didn't work. This glue was thinner and therefore more aerodynamic than Elmer's, which he would normally have used.
I love the thick squares. I made a Project Life card that looks like I am in 3D. Fun.
The only reason I gave the kit 4 stars instead of 5 would be the dispenser. The sticky adhesive doesn't glide on as smoothly as other dispensers I have used in the past. That was my only problem with the kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Clear As Glass. This is by far the most clearest liquid clay I have used apart from fimo deco gel, which is really expensive when bought online (I mean come on, 17 usd for 1.6 oz is pretty damn expensive).
I gave this product a 4/5 because the consistency is really runny and the cap lets the liquid clay flow out too fast, making it hard to apply and had lots of spilling. I fixed this by switching Kato's cap with Sculpey's liquid clay cap and it was perfect - precise application, and no more spillage for either of them when applying!
Other than that, I would recommend this to any aspiring novice/professional clay crafter of any age (well not ANY age, but I think anyone who comes on this site would be old enough to understand what they're dealing with) because of the transparency (not translucency). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do Not Purchase - Picture does not show what you receive - FALSE ADVERSITING. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ITEM - THE PHOTO IS FALSE - YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE WHAT YOU EXPECT!!!!
I placed this order assuming I would get 6 rolls of ducttape in assorted colors like the picture and the item described the purchase to be. When I placed the order the system did not request what colors I was looking for, so I assumed I'd received the full spectrum (or as the item description read, an assortment). Unfortunately I only received 1 roll of tape in a color that wasn't even show on the screen (clear). Since I was expecting to receive a GREEN, RED, BLUE, WHITE, BLACK and YELLOW roll, the clear roll they decided to ship me obviously did not fill my requirements. Now they are asking me to return the item at a cost to myself of an additional 6 dollars, when as far as I'm concerned if they hadn't falsely advertised this item this issue would never have happened. As far as I'm concernred at this point the company should be shipping me the remaining 5 items missing from my order.
Don't make the mistake I did, this is FALSE ADVERSITING....and should be removed from this website Immediately. I tried to speak to an Amazon rep, but they could have cared less about the fact that they were falsely advertising an item.
How can a website show specific pictures and then ship something else. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS ITEM - THIS PHOTO IS FALSE. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Tormek SVD-185 Gouge Jig. This jig makes sharpening your spindle gouges incredibly easy. I am just starting to turn bowls and had very limited success sharpening the gouges prior to buying this jig. And if you are a turner you know - dull tools make for a unsatisfying time at the lathe.
I am using this jig with the WorkSharp 3000 and the combination is perfect. Because of the sharpness of my gouges, I am more confident when presenting the tool to the stock being turned.
My only complaint is I wish it would handle larger gouges. I still have a couple of bowl gouges that I can't use this jig for. This is the only reason I didn't give the jig 5 stars. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Business deal with Pleasure. I've been wearing it during our belated cold season here in Bakersfield, California; kept my head pretty warm & a lot of people , especially Ladies like the hat & complement me a lot, or rather the hat. Ah, I was thinking Nekid Cow; I'd be honored to pass out your business cards for the hat so others can also buy the hat from your company on line. I don't mind too do it at all. Happy to inform the world and start an old tradition since the late 1950's fifties. I'd be tremendously flattered & honored to hand out your business cards. Yours Cordially, Roger M. Angress. My E-mail is Rangress@aol.com. Hope to hear from you--RMA | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
product didn't fit needs but great follow thru company. Addional edit--The service from the seller added 2stars for me. It doesn't make the product work any better for me but the seller has great communication, refunding purchase and really going above and beyond with their customer service. Said they're working on a redesign that will maintain similar price point. This is a difficult place to in on their end but they're doing everything they can to take care of the customer base in the mean time which says a lot to me about their business. Really I have nothing but praises for them on a business standpoint and believe they'll get the product faults worked out giving some time to do so.
--original review below--
Not worth the money if you're expecting to use each of the these tools.
-PUNCH-The punch tool works well and I would expect it to continue to work well providing it stays sharp in the long term.
-EYELET- The eyelet plier handle bent so badly after putting in 5 eyelets that I can't continue putting anymore in. I needed to put in 20 eyelets into a pair of boots, and based on the price I wouldn't expect these to hold up for too long but they come with 100 eyelets so they should be able to apply that amount anyway in my mind. The first 2 eyelets crimped really well, the remaining 3 progressively got less crimp due to the handle bending.
-STUD/SNAP- I haven't actually used these but I wouldn't expect any better results from them than the eyelet as they are identical in design, motion type and pressure needed just with a different crimp tip.
I will be returning. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
DIY sash - TIP. The sash turned out well, but it's best to lay out your design before hot gluing. Instructions were nowhere to be found.
TIP: glue with felt pieces together so that they overlap. Otherwise, the elastic lace band will stretch when you're tying it, and there'll be spaces in between all the flowers. I didn't realize that, and had glued the felt circles separately. After I thought it was finished, I had to go back and tear off the flowers and redo it!
Instructions with the box would've been helpful - especially if you're not used to DIYing this type of thing. I didn't end up using all the flowers - too bulky for my small frame. So I kept some and hope to make a little headband for my babygirl when she's born and we can have matching sash/flowers! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Incredibly useful tool. When I first started making stencils out of plastic sheet, I used an exacto knife to cut them. It was slow, tedious work, not terribly accurate, and a little dangerous. Then I got one of these tools - it's basically like a pen that gets really hot at the tip. Melts instantly thru plastic sheets - makings cutting quick, painless, and (for me) much more accurate.
It's a great tool so I can't say there are any real downsides. However there are a couple points of caution to keep in mind:
1. This thing melts/burns thru the plastic sheet. That process gives off a small amount of really nasty vapors. Be sure you have a small fan available to exhaust the fumes.
2. The box says do not use on a wooden surface - and yup, I tried, it, you really shouldn't use the tool on a wooden surface. It burned into the wood and left chunks of plastic melted onto it. I got a cheap glass palette from the local art store and it works just fine as a background when cutting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this speedy loom. Man, I got this as a present but wouldn't have purchased it after reading all the negative reviews. But honestly, I love working with this loom. I followed the YouTube video carefully and once it set up it worked very smoothly. I can make 3-4 woven wall hangings off one warp which was quick to setup (15-20 min after the first time). The flip of the handmade heddles speeds up the weaving tremendously over just a simple frame loom. Admittedly, I did know how to weave on a floor loom (one class) so the basics were easy for me to catch on to while setting it up. Tools purchased separately and I do wish the loom came with some shuttles and a beater. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Silicone bakeware: the future. My wife and I do a fair amount of baking. <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Freshware-12-Cavity-Silicone-Petite-Loaf-Pan/dp/B003VFWWWU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Freshware 12-Cavity Silicone Petite Loaf Pan</a> is really nice to have on hand to knock out a dozen (or two) muffins.
I particularly like the fact that the cavities are not "ruffled" or "corrugated." Other products we've tried with this feature are difficult to separate from the muffins, and are tedious to clean - the narrow grooves need to be cleaned with a soft brush to avoid scuffing the surface of the silicone rubber.
At the same time, some experimentation is needed the first few times you make muffins in this pan. Without the aforementioned grooves, there isn't a way for water vapor to escape from the muffins or cupcakes except through the top. This means baked goods may be a little soggy, and the tops may not brown as well as we're all used to. With that caveat, I recommend this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun face paint! Easy to apply, colorful and portable. My kids LOVE face painting! I love the peace of mind I have knowing that Go Green Face Paint is certified organic, lead free and completely safe for my kids! This paint comes in stackable jars that screw together tightly making it virtually impossible for my toddler to get into. It is extremely portable and fits in the palm of my hand! The containers were smaller than I was expecting, but you get a good amount of each color because the containers are deep.
The paint goes on smoothly and is non-irritating. It would be nice if an applicator was included, but we used Q-tips and it worked great! The colors look exactly as I expected them too (see my rainbow picture). This paint is perfect for everyday fun, birthday parties, Halloween and showing team spirit! I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Convenient Smart Looking and Functional for a Good Value. This wallet case provides my phone with protection and lets me carry cash and credit cards with me. When I'm going out for an evening I lock my wallet in my glove box and put my driver's license in the wallet case. I already keep a spare Visa card in the case at all times and have put an "emergency" $50 bill in the cash pocket.
Pros:
Eliminates the need to carry my wallet when going out on the town
Holds 3 credit cards and 7 U.S currency notes no problem
Provides added protection for short drops
Allows for complete functionality of the phone
Magnetic latch keeps wallet closed all contents intact
Good value at under $8
Cons
Taking a selfie isn't easy and pretty much requires you take the phone out of the case. I'm not that into selfies, so not a problem for me really.
The plastic that hold the phone in place is a bit brittle and can easily crack. Mine cracked on a corner after a fall from waist height. However, it protected my phone and still holds the phone very firmly in place. I was worried it would fall out of the case on the next drop - nope!
Summary:
Looks great, very convenient, protects phone and allows all functionality, though selfies require extreme dexterity! Can't really go wrong for under $8! A great buy if you're a man with too many items in your pockets! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A lot of tools for the price -- some useful, some not. Some of my favorite and most-used sculpting tools are $10-15 each, so I definitely wasn't expecting to find tools of that caliber in this 17-piece set for $25.99. But I'd have to say that overall I was pleased with most of the selection included in this set for the low price.
I like to keep certain tools dedicated to certain types of clay -- for instance, I don't use tools that I use for 2-part epoxy clays for other clays because they're more easily ruined if the epoxy cures on them before I get them cleaned. For that same reason, I also don't use my most expensive tools for clays that may ruin the tools. That's why I bought this inexpensive set as an option to use specifically with that type of clay.
I can't say that I'll use all of the tools included. A few of them are a bit too soft and flexible for the type of sculpting I do, but they may work well for other purposes and softer clays. They're all on the small side, but there's a good assortment of types included -- everything from flexible, tape-wrapped dental tools to stainless knife points to small ribbon sculpting tools. Most of my sculpting is done with a bit heavier-duty stainless tools, but I still have a use for smaller detail tools like these.
The manufacturer seems to aim to please, also. After my purchase (full price), I received an email with tips on using the tools which would be especially helpful for someone new to sculpting. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
JUNK - REALLY HORRIBLE PRODUCT. I did NOT realize it... until I received this product... but I am totally spoiled by my (made in USA) 30-year old X-Acto utility knife. This new (made in China) product is a cheap piece of junk. Look closely at the image. There is a cheap little plastic thing you turn to open the knife. I almost broke it, but no matter how careful you are, that thing is going to break in short order and you will NOT be able to replace it... so... yet another made-in-China landfill product! BUT, you could still use the knife by wrapping (I recommend electrical) tape around the handle and unwrapping that tape every time you need to change the blade. OH, and there is VERY poor blade storage in the handle, and if you put too many blades in there (just three or four will do it), the unbelievably flimsy little plastic arm that you spin to hold the blades in place so you can close it up... is also going to break. BUT, you will still be able to close the handle... with some contortions on your part. SERIOUSLY, I have always loved X-Acto products, but they blew it on this one. Buy a Stanley 99 instead... MUCH cheaper, and will last forever. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
amazingly great quality. This face paint surprised me, I never thought it'd be such good quality paints nor was I aiming for that. I got these for my daughters glow in the dark Sweet 16 party and my oh my I was impressed. I left it out on the table so that the kids could do their own face paints along with some glow in the dark paints and all the kids ended up using this instead. The. Brush is a good quality one and the paints are so easy to use. All it took was just a dab of water on the brush to activate the paint(ita like those preschool circle paints).
Another thing we lived about the paint , besides how easily to use it is, is how well it stayed on overnight. My 4 year son had iron man painted on his face and refused to wash it off before bed. When he woke up, it was still there and not rubbed off. Once we did wash it off, all it took was some warm water and a bit of rubbing in a circular motion to get it off. I ended up donating what was left to my daughters high school who had a black light assembly the next Friday and with a few drops of glow in the dark face paint added to it, it came out looking amazing under the black lights. Definitely buying more for parties, bbq, and gifts. Love that I got a great deal on it from the seller in return for my review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect picture hanger, and very economical (compared to big box stores. Most of these type of hangers come with nails instead of screws, but I much prefer screws. Predrilling the holes allows the screw to go in so easily, and there is no risk of damaging the frame no matter how delicate is. I had one frame that was so thin the screw might have pushed some wood out on the front, so I put a flat washer under each hole of the metal hanger.
The second reason I like this particular hanger is it has more notches per inch than most others. When using with smaller frames, you don't want the notches too far apart. On one small frame that didn't have enough friction along the bottom edge to stay level no matter which notch was used, I added a notch in between two notches with a flat file then a triangle file I got at Harbor Freight - now even when somebody slams the nearby door, the picture stays level! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
can snag the paper with the rough edges and a waste of product and money. I read the reviews and am thinking these must do well for leather work. For encaustic art they are trash. They leave black streaks, can snag the paper with the rough edges and a waste of product and money. Wax art is a melted medium and you can build texture with layers and make wonderful subtle areas with just a thin layer of wax smoothed over encaustic paper. But if you have a off and on black streak in the light areas...well it just ruins the end product. I had the iron also, it quit after 6 weeks. I was buying less expensive tools to learn on, but if you can't do anything worth looking at because the tool quits or leaves black lines...it isn't a big savings. I bought a more expensive iron and more expensive tips, no problems, so I feel confident that Purple Cow iron and tips are just not good enough for wax art. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Mess Free. You know what I like most about this graphite transfer paper? It's not messy. You can touch it and you're not going to get graphite all over your hands. When you lay this on top of your project, you're not going to get graphite all over your project. You can lightly rub this graphite paper across a piece of paper with no graphite transfer. You have to vigorously rub it across a piece of paper to get any transfer and even then it's minimal. The graphite literally lays where you put it. It doesn't create any mess. Anyone who has dealt with messy graphite paper knows this is an important quality to have.
Like any other graphite paper I've used, this doesn't erase very well. Be careful where you lay your impressions, otherwise, you may ruin a project that can't be covered over. See my third photo to see how this erases. The "Bye" was attempted to be erased.
Attached photos are projects I used this graphite paper on.
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Overall rating: 25 out of 25 stars / 5 Star Average
SUMMARY: I really enjoyed working with this graphite and will buy it again when I run out.
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I received this product complimentary from MyArtscape for quality testing purposes. I don't guarantee favorable reviews, all opinions expressed are my own and based on my firsthand experience with the product. All of my reviews are written based on how I would feel as a purchaser of the product and what I would want to know before I made my purchase. I try to think of everything you might want to know but if you have any questions please leave me a comment. I will be happy to follow-up on my experience with this product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Super Sculpey Fun Time. I'm one of those artists who's taken it upon himself to play with the pure beauty of vinyl toys and warp it to my twisted heart's desire. *insert evil laugh*
For what I do, this stuff is amazing. It allows me to customize the original form of whatever base I'm using to create something entirely new. For example, Funko's DIY Pops! Start off as blank slates and when I'm finished, they become superheros, villains, whatever I wish.
I also use this clay to create characters of my own design from scratch, and it's durability allows me to mold it without an issue for resin casting.
It's soft by design and is extremely easy to manipulate. Once you oven bake it, it becomes the consistency of ceramic, and becomes strong. Can it still break? Yeah, everything can, but it will hold its shape without a hitch while on display (just don't throw your sculptures or customized pieces at the wall or the floor).
My only issue with this product is getting a bad batch. The idea of a bad batch is relative, but generally, it's when the clay is really tough. If you press your thumb and you have to add a lot of pressure to make an dent, you've got a batch that's starting to dry out and it will be a pain to use.
I honestly can't stress how much I love this stuff.
Cheers | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
MARTHA CRAFT STATION DO NOT BUY. I RECEIVED THIS AS A GIFT, I WISHED FOR IT! WELL......AFTER I REMOVED IT FROM THE BOX TO USE IT, THE SLIDING HANDLE BROKE! JUST THE ONE SIDE.
STILL ABLE TO USE, SO THEN WENT TO SLIDE IT AGAIN, THE OTHER SIDE BROKE COMPLETLY! URRGH!
WROTE TO THE COMPANY AND SAID TO THEM ABOUT THE POOR DESIGN AND IF "MARTHA" HAD TO USE IT SHE WOULD OF BEEN UPSET!
THEY SENT ME A PART, BUT IT WAS WRONG! NOW, HAD TO SEND THE WHOLE THING BACK, THEY SENT ME A SHIPPING LABEL.
CURIOUS THE LABEL CAME FROM "WILTON"? SENT IT BACK AND 3 WEEKS NOTHING!??????
IT IS A POOR DESIGN OF THAT SLIDING ARM! WAY TOO MUCH MONEY FOR WHAT YOU GET!
WHEN I DO GET IT BACK, IF ANYONE HAS ANY IDEA WHERE TO GET BLADES, PLEASE HELP? | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
A Sad Waste of Money. I bought this cutter at my local art supply store. I've owned mat cutters in the past and have saved hundred of dollars cutting my own mats. So, I optimistically bought this cutter and a full sheet of mat board ($18.00). The cutter moves smoothly, makes clean cuts, but WILL NOT cut all the way through the mat board. I'm not trying to cut corrugated cardboard, or a thick suede mat. This is just plain-jane mat board. I have made dozens of practice cuts and have asked my husband to try it with his larger, stronger hands. No luck. I have wasted $25.95 on the cutter and $18.00 on the mat that is now in ruins. I will be taking these items back to my local art supply store and looking for a better mat cutter here on Amazon. Save yourself - get something else! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
No more sharp melted ends on paracord bracelets! Just use this to feed the ends back under the knots instead! Looks nicer too. Great for paracording... We use this to finish off the bracelets so there is no melting of the ends, we tuck instead.. that way there is no sharp melted part rubbing your arm on the underside of the bracelet... Just cut the tip of the parcord at a 45 degree angle and melt a bit to make it nice and pointed.. then thread that into the end of the needle and now you can thread it under a few of the knots... once you got the cord under the knots be sure to always remove the needle ...don't use the needle to PULL with... If you do you take the chance of breaking off the melted pointed tip of the end of the cord into the threaded end of the needle, thus leaving you to dig it out... It is made to thread with, not pull with... I would opt for a shorter one next time just because if you don't have a lot of cord left at the end of your project it makes it hard to thread with due to the length of the needle... Sometimes if I have a small amount of cord left to thread then I will go ahead and run the needle under the 3 knots I plan on going under without it attached yet... just leaving the back of the needle where the threads are sticking out .. then hook the short paracord end that you want to hide onto the needle right then, while it is already in place... otherwise you cant turn the needle around with the short cord attached ... just a tip :) Works like a charm though! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Another stellar Aleene's product. Aleene's! What can I say? Every Aleene's product I have used has been stellar and this one is no exception. I use it mostly for patches & appliques that I do not want to permanently attach. First I apply a thin layer of Aleene's OK to Wash It to the back. This seals the fibers and keeps the Tack-It from soaking thru to the front. Let that dry overnight, then apply a scant amount of the Tack-It. Depending on the applique, you may only need to apply it on a few strategic spots instead of the whole thing. Warning, once you put Tack-It on a porous surface like fabric it is nearly impossible to get it off. It won't come out in the laundry in my experience. Don't use it in an area which you want to sew thru, as it gets very sticky when cured and will stick & gum up your needle like crazy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Buyers Regret. Originally I purchased these leather craps thinking this would give me a nice assortment of pieces to experiment with. I was not looking for any large pieces or any specific sizes, just something to work with.
I received my package with perfect timing. I was super stoked because I read such great reviews on the product. However, I was deeply saddened upon opening my very well packaged goods. I received maybe 5 usable pieces and the rest are unusable fine shreds of leather. I am certain every box contains something different so there may be a lucky few who did not receive mostly shreds.
I have included a photo of my product holding a piece that is the size of the majority within the assortment.
The distributor contacted me regarding my product before I submitted a review and they had no concerns in the world, their reasoning is that who wouldn't want a box full of unusable tiny pieces of scrap?! Then proceeded to let me know I can buy MORE of their products.
Granted they do have great prices for whole pieces. However for me to return the product for $8 is not worth it.
This was their response:
"Dear Amanda,
Thanks for your email and pictures.
We understand that different leather projects have spec requirements. The leather scrap listing is usually for smaller size pieces that come in bulk.
Please note that the very small cut pcs don't weigh much and we add them as a bonus for designers who use those pcs for their crafts.
We offer a listing with exact cut sizes pcs such is 8 x 11 and 12 x 24 for designers looking for larger leather pcs.
Please feel free to submit a return request for your order. We suggest if u need minimum sizes pcs to look into our 8 x 11 leather pcs for 3.99
Sincerely,
The Reed Team"
BONUS- A box filled with mostly unusable material...thanks! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Awesome paint, Lasted all day. I highly recommend this paint! I wore this all day and especially at a convention and It lasted the entire time, Only my lip line was tinted pink after awhile, But that's common, I did use E.L.F Translucent Perfect Finish HD Powder, Before and after applying the paint, And no fancy brushes, Just some simple Crayola paint brushes with a pointy tip. Another thing we did was instead of putting water into the paint, We wet the brush with water and swirled it in the paint. I didn't sweat or need to reapply any paint, And it didn't crack nor flack, And I was wearing a suit with a trench coat. I was very impressed how well this paint is! And with how small we seemed to use, This will last us a long time. For anyone who is looking for some good long lasting paint for cosplay, This is a good choice! And for how nice this paint is, The price is incredible! And it only took warm water and soap to wash it off. If I need paint, Snazaroo will be my Go-To brand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great collection. With the price of greeting cards these days, these are a super bargain! Usually in a collection like this you will get some very nice ones and other mediocre ones. Not with this box. There aren't any in the lot that I would be embarrassed to give someone. These are great to have on hand when you suddenly remember someone's birthday is coming up! There's one suited for everyone on your list! My favorite is the cute flamingo with a feather and rhinestones--perfect for my sister. All of the cards have some type of decoration or embellishment. Most are birthday cards but there's also an adorable diaper card for a baby, a sympathy card, and some plain (blank inside) for any occasion. This is a super buy and I plan to get more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Three Stars. I've been looking for a nice pair of scissors for a long time and I Came Upon This one. When I got the stainless steel grape scissors I was very impressed at how sharp how sharp it is. It is a nice small enough to fit in my hand size scissors so it makes the work around my yard a lot easier. So far I am very happy with this pair of stainless steel grape scissors. I do recommend this stainless steel grape scissors to All The Gardener's who like a nice size scissor that fits in your hand and also can fit in your pocket easily. However I only gave it three stars because it took way too long for the shipping to get here. Other than that I think it works great. There | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't expect perfectly cut bottles every time. I bought this to cut wine bottles specifically. It's hard to score a bottle evenly with this kit, but with some practice it is possible to get close. Using two people can be helpful, one to rotate and one to apply even pressure on the bottle. I've cut around 25 bottles and have noticed one of the blades is starting to wear down. You have better luck with thinner bottles (most white wine bottles, beer bottles, sparkling water bottles, etc.) than red wine and champagne bottles, which tend to have a thicker glass. Luckily I have an endless supply of empty wine bottles from work, so I will keep using it. Of the 25 or so I tried, here are the best results. You can see the score line on some where it didn't break smoothly, but I don't know if that is from the cutting, or the boiling to ice water method of breaking. If you have a sander, you can use special sandpaper to smooth the glass down evenly, as hand held sandpaper isn't strong enough. Overall a good price for an afternoon of fun and craft making, just know it isn't easy and stock up on lots of bottles for practice before you start! Also, don't forget to wear safety goggles when trying to separate the glass. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Nice, modest dolls with an extra touch. I bought several of these dolls as souvenirs and play toys while living in KSA. In my house, most fashion dolls with removable clothing usually end up undressed and scattered in my daughter's room (she's 3). These fulla dolls have pink molded "old fashioned" underwear that look like long shorts and a tank top onto their bodies. I absolutely love this feature and I believe all the Fulla dolls are made like this. Being made in Saudi Arabia, I'm assuming it's for modesty purposes or is a standard regulation for these types of dolls. In any case, at least when my daughter's dolls go through their usual routine during play, it looks slightly more tasteful coming across them as they lay undressed on the floor.
They have other dolls that are dressed in regular clothing (vs a traditional costume). All of the outfits are modest with skirts being well below the knee, and nice jackets or shirts that have long sleeves, if you're looking for that feature. They do have gorgeous prints and darling cuts making for very tasteful outfits. I had never heard of this brand before moving to KSA and am glad I stocked up as I really like the overall modesty associated with the brand.
To be honest though, the head and body of at least one of my dolls have become different colors as I think they are made from different materials. The body is more of a hard rubber with a slightly yellow tinge and the face is a more pliable, flexible rubber. You can't really tell this unless the clothes are removed and you see the two side by side. In a display, the body is completely covered, though so if you buy it for that purpose, it wouldn't really make a difference.
The costumes are beautiful and traditional for a given culture (I don't think they are all representative of KSA) and they come with small accessories that correlate with the costume. For this particular doll, it's a traditional arabic-style tea serving set that is a metallic gold plastic.
I used these dolls as gifts while living in the middle east for the young girls and ladies back home. I bought some for display and a few knowing they would be used for play and expected to have parts lost and hair mussed. They could also be beautiful display dolls if you're interested in collectibles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Heat control in bad place. I have both the burner with no temp control and this one. The basic problem I have with the versa-temp is the temp control is way too close to the burner itself.
More than once I have unknowingly bumped the temp control while burning and within a minute or so the temp is either too high or too low for what I am doing. I am sure they put it there for the convenience of the user but I think it needs to be moved back down the line a ways so the setting would not accidently be moved.
Another solution would be for it to click into place at various settings. I know the price on the whole setup is a pretty good deal but if the versa temp control is a problem (which it is) then the other one at half the price is a better deal | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
room floor using this tool and the results are amazing. Everyone who sees it can't believe it's not . I just wood grained my cement family room floor using this tool and the results are amazing. Everyone who sees it can't believe it's not wood and have to reach down and touch it to be sure. If you want an authentic 'wood grain' look, this tool is essential! I used a base color of gold and for the "wood' used 2 different shades of brown (one chocolate and one almost black/brown) mixed with glaze. Thin coat of the glaze mixture, then ran the wood grainer, a few strokes with a dry brush to soften the edges a bit, then varnished. Looks awesome! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
have been using this for years and find it wonderful! Cures rock hard and can be sanded. I have been using this for years and find it wonderful! Cures rock hard and can be sanded. Sculpting is a bit tricky if using sculpting tools as it can be tacky and stick to the tools but if you keep the tools wet - that helps. Also, get the basic shape you want and let set for a few hours and let it harden a bit to get rid of the tackiness. Then it is easier to add fine details. You can speed up cure time by putting in oven. The only drawback is that - contrary to some claims that it is non -toxic, it is still an epoxy and can cause allergic/epoxy sensitive skin reactions. After years of using with bare hands I developed such an epoxy sensitivity. So now I use the nitrile gloves as well as a full face respirator when using this as well as all epoxies, to keep from getting skin reactions. And so should you. It may seem harmless like play dough but, over time, your body will simply stop ignoring the the toxicity and it isn't fun | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I have a large background in woodworking but never carving so I decided this would be a good introductory option. I bought this set as a way to get started in some introductory carving. I have a large background in woodworking but never carving so I decided this would be a good introductory option. Package came fast with everything in it but on first attempt straight out of the packaging none of the edge were honed or sharp. Not to mention the un-evenness of the cutting points. I spent HOURS using my whetstones to hone everything and finally when I feel content with the edge, I go to start practicing and they CAN NOT hold and edge to the them. after 5 min with the straight chisel, I had to go hone it again. The type of wood I was using was a scrap piece of mahogany from a previous project. I am fairly disappointed with the turnout as the sharpest edge from the kit was on the grinding stone they included. The gouges I'm fairly certain they would not have worked on balsa wood they were so flat and took forever to sharpen. I suggest you look at a different kit unless you have the equipment/tool & time to spend making these worthwhile for a couple minutes of use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very good. These look nicer than the picture that doesn't pick up the pale blue pastels very well. The rolls are the most generously loaded I have seen, with no wrinkles, warps or distortion. Each roll of tape comes individually wrapped with easy-to-remove perforated wrappers that makes them look shiny which they are not--they're a satin matte. The adhesive is good but you can still pick pieces up to change placement at least one time. (I only tried once.) They are a touch translucent but not enough to greatly change appearance between the brown craft and white papers I tried them on; it's barely worth mentioning and I don't see where it might be a plus. In short: He we have good value in a pleasant and happy assortment of prints on masking tape the approx. width of average cellophane tape. The rolls are loaded and they stick well. I'd love to see even more colors and prints from this maker. I would buy this again as well as recommend to others.
I bought this item with a discount coupon provided me for the promise of my unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Maybe I'm just not HTV savvy. I hate this vinyl (is it even vinyl?)- I bought this for my first go at HTV. While I was waiting for this to arrive (I didn't realize it had to come from China- not that it matters really), I bought some from another company for a different project. I had a no issues with THAT vinyl- but this was horrrrrrrible. It doesn't cut well, sure as HELL didn't weed well... Annnnd it melted to the parchment paper (I use and iron not a press)....
Point? I wouldn't buy this again. Pay the extra for good vinyl from reputable sellers.
EDIT TO ADD: I received an email following my review asking what thy can do to make it right. I responded with "nothing but better quality" the response back was "if you change your review to 5 stars or delete it I promise we will make it worth it"..........
So you bribe people to change reviews so you don't look like you have a crap product? Yeah ok. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I was really looking forward to this tool, sadly it simply doesn't work. Martha... oh Martha what happened here? I love your products, covet, collect, obsess over many even... but this, this is a huge flop and disappointment.
As I'm sure many of you have experienced, usually Martha Stewart products are wonderful... yes they cost a bit more than the competition but typically that's because they are worth it. I saw the adorable decor items on the packaging for this tool and immediately couldn't wait to try it out. So far I'm about "." close to throwing it away, I haven't yet since I hate to be wasteful but I'm struggling trying to figure out why it's worth keeping. I've tried different varieties of tissue paper, some clear mylar, different weights of paper from printer to cardstock and this doesn't do a great, or in most cases even good, job with any of them. Honestly thin lightweight paper (the type I usually use for quilling when I cut my own strips) works best, but you can't get the look of the tassels using that. High end crepe paper works decently but it's usually something you have to special order and is expensive (I have it on hand to make paper flowers, I don't think I'd "waste" it to make a long banner or tassels. I was really hoping I could use your run of the mill tissue paper but it simply shreds no matter how fast or slow I slide the blades, doesn't matter if I use some printer paper around it, same thing. Two stars simply because I haven't given up hope yet and it does cut thin printer paper decently (though what do you do with that then???) Also bummed that there were no project idea directions included, and really not much online... now I realize the reason for that, it simply doesn't work. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I will NOT be buying this tape. I decided NOT to purchase these washi tapes but wanted to comment on the rolls that were significantly smaller in size that compares to the other three: I believe it's a dishonest marketing strategy to get you to buy more than one set at a time. One reviewer said, "...of course the smaller rolls were the prettiest prints ans what I bought the set for." For these reviews, I will NOT be buying from this seller because if you're paying this much for the washi tapes, they should ALL be equal in size...not cut in half so you can get the missing half of the rolls you purchased in a second set. That's inadvertent con artistry. I'm sorry for those who were ripped off. Smh. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Let's Decorate Some Eggs. **This review is for the 2" Set of 12 Blank Unpainted Easter Eggs with Paint DIY Craft Kit**
Me and my kids love to decorate for the holidays. And Easter is right around the corner. These wooden DIY Easter eggs are awesome and a great craft for me and the kids to do together and use them to decorate. In this set I got 12 plain wooden eggs, paint that has the colors, red, yellow, blue, white and green and a cheap paint brush. My daughter is really into art so she has good paint brushes that we used.
All the eggs are smaller than a normal egg but not much smaller. They are have a flat bottom so they can sit up right. The wood is very smooth and took the paint well. My daughter also has other paint colors that we used along with the paint that came with it.
The eggs are solid wood and not heavy. There were no chips or cracks in the wood. I think this is a great DIY to do and we had a blast decorating our eggs. I completely recommend this!
**I did receive this at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. Compensation of any kind is never accepted in exchange for a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own and not edited by any companies mentioned.** | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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