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High Quality belt without the high price. I got this along with the Eco-Flo All-In-One Stain & Finish (4 Ounce, Acorn Brow) and both have held up nicely. I measured out how long I wanted to make the belt and after dying, I was able to cut it with enough pressure from an exacto-knife. I went to Goodwill and found a belt buckle that fit, just measured the size I needed on a post-it note, and bought what looked nice. The buckle fits nicely and the snaps are pre-set so no need to worry about buying fasteners.
After cutting the excess leather off the end, I used that to make a little loop that fits between the two fasteners. I am coming up on 10 months of almost daily use and the only bits or wear are from where the belt buckle sit.
Great DIY project to get a long lasting belt that looks amazing. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great beginners kit. This kit comes with great tools to help you start learning, slotted tool, needle tool, tweezers, glue, plenty of paper. The case is a great for storage and is helpful when you are traveling. The booklet gives you details on length of paper needed for specific circle sizes and how to make basic shapes. Simple design instructions are also in the booklet. This has been a great purchase and I would definitely recommend this kit for beginners. The only things that I would want to add right now are the corkboard and pushpins. There's information in the booklet that gives you a site where you can purchase other tools. Love this kit. :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Surprise treat. What a surprise - I figured for pennies under $3 for 3 of them I could not go wrong even if they did not cut yarn. I had to wait about 5-6 weeks to receive but that is what I was told upfront so no complaints. I figured for the little money spent and free shipping it was worth a try. I use them fir snipping yarn when I crochet....they cut it fast, smooth and easy. Love that I can grip them easily and not have to get my fingers inside scissor handles and they give a clean, sharp cut to the yarn. What a pleasant surprise!! Also love that I have three of them as I will eventually lose or break them and nice to know I have a replacement on hand. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I got scrooged. Apple jack n peel was the scent I ordered..receive apple cinnamon...( the label in the picture clearly says Apple Jack n Peel)..disappointed to say the least. You receive two packages but they are very small bricks..also the product I received was pink not red as pictured. Thought I would give the small businesses guy a chance as I read on their website that they hand pour these melts in their kitchen at their home in North Carolina. Not a strong scent.. as I was hoping to make my home smell all Christmassy. If the scent had been stronger I would of given five stars despite the wrong scent being shipped. Overall it was ok but not sure it was $10 ok! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Bad Color, Doesn't Stay. The "Light Grey" is a muted blue color, not grey. I was going to go greyscale for a party and saw that this paint was cheaper than the suggested one. I should have used the suggested one! This not only prevents airflow to your face, it also sweats off immediately after application due to this. I have combination skin, so if your complexion is all oily, AVOID this.
Still, it applies thick with only two passes. You rub on a base using an application sponge, then you dabble it to create a solid color. If you can get it to stay, it should work okay, assuming you aren't already sweating it off and you want a blue-tinted grey color. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Warning: Item's marked as flammable despite being stated to be non-flammable on the page. I can't actually speak to the quality of the product since I'm unable to receive it, but I wanted to leave this as a warning for potential buyers, especially any international ones. This item can only be shipped to addresses within the US from Amazon, which I was aware of, however I use a mail forwarding service to get many products I buy from Amazon shipped over to me. My service is of course unable to ship any items that the US lists as being prohibited for air shipment, such as flammable items. I always check beforehand to make sure that the products I buy are safe for shipping, and there was no exception with the E6000 glue.
While it clearly as "non-flammable" listed as one of it's features on the product page, the item was marked as flammable when it arrived at the mail forwarding facility. It's not worthwhile for me to return the item, and I'm instead forced to discard it. From the other reviews it looks like leaving out warnings is a problem for this product. If only it had all it's warnings out in the open, we'd all have been able to actually decide if the item was still worth our purchase. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Count is good...but size of feathers is 0.5" too small in general. I ordered this and just received it today. I was confused by the external packaging after opening it as the package says it is from Wish (another online store which I have purchased from but knew this wasn't ordered from). I was not too enthusiastic about this development as Wish is well known for cheap substandard products and this was confirmation that the seller is involved in the system (not guarantee of quality...but a stereotype has been made due to the generalized atmosphere of Wish). In addition, the inside of the package was wet (inside only) which I was afraid might have caused mold during the shipping process which seems to have not been the case thankfully.
Moving on to the product itself, I counted and measured each feather and categorized them based on a 1/2 inch scale. Any feather that measured to the 1/4 inch was rounded up. The package contained the following:
1pc 6"
3pc 5.5"
34pc 5"
36pc 4.5"
15pc 4"
11pc 3.5"
100pc total.
Note that while some of the feathers categorized as 3.5" may be nearly 3.75", some of the 4" category is technically shorter than advertised. It can be assumed that 15%-20% of the package is outside the advertised size. In a general population, we could expect 5" to be most common followed by 4.5" and 5.5" equally and then by 4" and 6" equally. Based on the above measurements, it seems that the advertisement is not accurate and the sizing should be lowered by 0.5". If this were the case, the single 6" would be an outlier and some of the 3.5" that may have been rounded up to 3.5" would remain as outliers. This would yield a less than 5% error and much more acceptable. One could argue from this that my initial fear caused by the "Wish" labeling as being accurate.
Based on my findings, I request the seller change the advertisement to 3.5"-5.5" so as to more accurately advertise their product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and I had no help or problem making this doorbell work (read that as technically easy peasy). I took off the doorbell at the . Im not sure if my ears or my doorbell have reached a certain level of advanced age, but I was having a really hard time hearing the doorbell ring. If I wasn't a dog sitter and had dogs around...I may never have known someone was at the door. Then there was always the question of which door? Front or garage? (Real question, stranger or friend?) Well, when I found this little gem, all problems have been solved! Im a woman of a middling age, and I had no help or problem making this doorbell work (read that as technically easy peasy). I took off the doorbell at the front door and using the included double sided mounting tape, I put the new ringer right over the hole were the hard wired ringer had been. No painting, no patching, my favorite kind of honey-do-list item!
I live in a large home so I plugged in one receiver upstairs and one on the main floor, turned the volume up to its highest level so I can hear it from anywhere upstairs (including the little ladies room), chose my favorite variation of musical tones and done. All in, and I put up two different units, it took me about 10 minutes, including removing the old doorbell, that means running around looking for the appropriate screwdriver (dont need one for the new doorbell!), running up the stairs to plug in the receiver, going to the back door to put up the second doorbell and running around plugging in those receivers.
So, if I could improve anything, I would have liked to have two ringers for different doors, but. I just ordered two units. So, the benefit to having two units is that I can (and have) set the tone differently for the different doors so I now know which door my company is at (and, by default, I know if it is stranger or friend). Another way cool unforeseen bonus is that my guest dogs don't bark if I don't have the receiver set to the traditional ding-dong! Hows about that???? And the musical variations...seemed endless, including holiday songs. Never thought I would enjoy a doorbell so much. Another wonderful bonus, if I decide to spend some time in the basement, I can just unplug a unit and take it downstairs with me and plug it in. No pairing required. Fabulous!
I did receive both models at a discount for my honest review and opinion, so here it is: I love both and wouldnt hesitate to buy at full retail price. In fact.this would make a lovely gift for my father. This particular unit has a slightly higher weather rating than the other one I bought and the hardware has a different design. Im not sure if all the musical options are completely different, I didn't pay that much attention. I put this unit at my front door since it had a higher rating. This unit also has a small (read tiny) white board where a tiny (read minuscule) message could be written. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best glue for miniature doll clothing. I cant Say enough good things about this glue. I work on 1/4 scale dolls and clothing, and every other fabric glue I have tried (and I think Ive tried ALL of them) manages to make the fabric stiffer than the original fabric when dry. I used to jump through hoops try to keep the softness and drapiness of a fabric intact as to retain the scale and not look stiff. This glue does the trick quickly and easily! I use the tiniest amount on a toothpick to turn under small hems, and to tack down and flatten out seams and it works like a charm. The beauty of the instant grab cannot be overstated either! LOVE THIS STUFF! Where have you been all my life?! I made a little video on how I used it here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZqKlDp3h8 | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good Enough for Government Work. If you're getting this to repair a $5000 genuine leather couch then just keep walking. Get a professional. But if you've just an average-priced or bicast couch this product is perfect. If you can get your colors right you will be pretty pleased. I spent some time mixing colors and everyone has been impressed with the results. Most have to really search and feel around to find the tear. It was originally about a 1 1/2 inch tear in a bicast leather couch and it was growing daily. If you have a rip in a bicast couch you need to stop it asap because it *will* keep ripping. Also, I put on about 4-5 layers of the goo over a 3 day period and it's held amazingly strong. It might even be stronger than it was before. Great product, a little pricey, but it's better than a nasty tear.
As a side note, if you can send in a sample of your leather to Leather Magic, they will magic the color for you. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Problem with paper jams. When the paper works, it's what I hoped for. I've lost about 75% of it to paper jams. Once it jams the decal is ruined. I contacted the company and was told that older laser printers were made to work with some kind of oil. The paper worked great with those printers, but more modern laser printers don't use oil. So, basically, the paper is mostly worthless when it comes to a modern laser printer. The company representative recommended my bonding the decal paper to some card stock and seeing if that would work. He volunteered to replace the package that's mostly been lost to the paper jams, but so far no replacement has arrived. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Two different sizes, four different colors = heaven. If you do a lot of papercrafting like I do, you'll love having this 200 piece brad set from "Hot off the Press". I needed black and brown fasteners for a Steampunk Spells (Graphic 45 scrapbook paper line) album I was creating, and these did just the trick!
Oftentimes you'll come across packs of fasteners that are all one size, or all one color. The beauty of this set is that you can get multiple sizes and colors in one place. If you're a fan of steampunk colors in general, this pack fits the bill! I haven't used the white paper fasteners yet, but I'm sure I'll find a use for them soon enough! Recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't buy the cheap products. When I was looking around for temp adhesives to spray baste my quilt, I heard about this product. I also heard not to skimp on quality.
But, I was at a local craft store, and there was a can of spray adhesive that was $15.99, so I thought, what the heck--this isn't "cheap" so I'll go ahead and try it.
Wrong!
Cheap doesn't mean price! I tried using the cheap product for things for my daughter's wedding and it was a disaster. I didn't have time to buy the 505 and ended up hand-sewing the things I needed the basting spray for. Who has time for that?
So, before I basted my next quilt, I bought the 505 and was sure glad I did. "Everyone" was right--don't skimp and don't waste your hard-earned dollars on anything else. This is the best product out there. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Organic = Perfect. I absolutely love Organic Shea Butter! It's pretty hot in Texas lately, so mine arrived in pure liquid form. lol
Easy enough to let sit in the fridge a few minutes to thicken back up though. Shea Butter is great for handmade soaps, and my new favorite - lotion bars! You can also use it in homemade makeups too! Although the only thing I've used this one for so far is straight body lotion - I have no doubt it will do just fine in my silicon molds. :)
This product from Viva Naturals is a good quality and I have no complaints at all. I've ordered Shea Butter from many different companies and this one is wonderful. I love that it's organic and smells pure. I have had one come that felt sort of clumpy before from another brand and I definitely won't be using it again. Some brands also have an odd smell, I'm not sure what it's from but it just makes it smell like it has too many additives if that makes any sense. Ha!
I received this mini 4oz jar for testing and reviewing purposes. All of my reviews are based on personal experience only and completely unbiased. Once I use this for lotion bars/soaps/etc if there are any issues or any reason they don't work out great - I will come and update my review! If you have found this information helpful please click yes below to let me know. Happy homemaking! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Reality meets science fiction. While I've just gotten it set up and played around with it a bit, the possibilities this machine provides are mind blowing - especially considering the price! Think of it as a laser printer that outgrew the limitations of paper. (although it does paper, too!) It's like a combination of a blowtorch and a surgeon's scalpel all rolled into one; by varying the power and speed you can go from etching a line 1/1000th of an inch wide onto a piece of rice paper to slicing and dicing virtually anything from tomatoes to bricks. Engraving glass is a trip, considering that you would expect the beam to either go right through it or be reflected off, and that glass melts at around 1500 degrees Centigrade.
I do have to point out that a little common sense is required to get this machine and the accompanying software set up (Chinese is not my native language), but if you take your time and think about what you're doing - and the fact that you want the slicing and dicing to remain INSIDE the cabinet - you shouldn't have any trouble. The seller is very helpful! And if you haven't yet, type "K40" in Youtube and all your questions should be answered.
I would rate this as a well-built machine that is perfectly usable as is, but also lends itself very well to a variety of modifications. Just do yourself a favor and RESPECT that laser beam. Even before it gets to the focusing lens, at 10% power it will punch through cardstock in about a quarter of a second. Imagine what could happen if you got in its way...!
Since I'm sharing, the first thing I did was 3D print some filter holders for the air inlets at the front, right and bottom of the machine and plugs for the unused openings in the back and around the water hoses and the USB port. I also plan to add some gasket material around the doors, all in an effort to keep dust out of the machine. You probably know how the electronics in computers love to collect dust sucked in by the cooling fans, and this not only has a bigger fan, but static-producing high voltage and laser light as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great temp tooth. Got this to make a replacement for a tooth that broke off. Had it shipped 1 day and it arrived on time. Prior to the Instamorph being delivered, I visited the dentist and was told it would take at least a week and $400 for a flipper to be made up. I did a lot or research and first found temptooth then shortly after I found instamorph. It's the same product just a lot cheaper and you get enough plastic pellets to supply an entire town of hillbilly toothless folks. I made a few teeth and found the best temp to heat the pellets in to be 160f. It took some practice to get a nice shape, texture, and a good hold. The good thing is that you can just dip it back in the water to reshape if you need to correct something. This product saved me from having to be out in public with an unsightly gap between my teeth. I plan on using this until I get an implant which is a 3+ month process. The last thing I need to do is get the proper color match to my other teeth since the instamorph comes out very white. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who needs a quick, easy, cheap, temporary tooth fix. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Not just for kids. Good for adults too. This pair of scissors were designed for use by elementary school age children. For use in the classroom to cut paper, arts, crafts, and similar items. The end of the scissors have been rounded off, rather than pointed, for safety. Even so, you should caution your child to make sure that they handle the device carefully. To always be mindful of the steel blades. They can still do some damage to flesh.
This is a higher quality product than the scissors that you may typically find in an elementary school classroom. Most of the scissors for the target consumers will be primarily made of plastic, with just enough steel at the cutting edges. This one is different in that the blades are completely made of steel. This cuts better than your average school scissors.
I have used this pair on paper goods. However, most of my use is "off-label" and not what it was originally intended to do. I use mine to prune aquarium plants. The stainless steel blades do not rust.
Highly recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I did it. So for the longest time I wanted to set up one iPad on the cabinet in he kitchen. I wanted my wife to be able to see all her pintesrt recepies, connect it to our Bluetooth speakers. I wanted to walk into the kitchen and have it there without needing to look for it or for it to sit on the counter. As soon as I saw Sugru Moldable glue I knew I had a winner. See the picture and understand I was able to do what I wanted. I bought not long ago an iPad stand for much more but I don't need it anymore. The iPad stand take real estate on my counter. With the iPad stand I can have accident of it falling down or getting wet. Now I have it where I need it. Perfect. I used Sugru for the iPhone cable charges and fixed the broken cables. I also put it under my Garabage can so it is not going to slide when I open and close it. I feel like megaiver with Sugru. My wife is using the iPad more. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Wonderful substitute for beeswax. Finally found something I can use in place of my natural beeswax for my face creams and lotions. I have developed an allergy to beeswax, and have been unable to wear my own moisturizers and lotions. I have tried several other waxes that just didn't work! Since I do not use the commercial beeswax beads, the conversions just didn't work, and the end product wasn't the same. This says to use half as much as the beeswax you are replacing, but I did a little less than that. You will just have to play with it in your own formulas. The consistency of my Ceres Lemon Skin Renew is exactly the same with this product as it was with my natural beeswax, and I can use my own night cream again. Happy, happy, happy!
And it makes my products vegan, for those who are looking for animal-free skin care products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Does exactly what it says. A few minor complaints. Yes this does exactly what it says. The finished product is exactly what's pictured, and the edges line up great.
The machine is also surprisingly lightweight. It comes with just the one cartridge.
Here are some things to consider before buying:
* NO paper tray underneath (this makes an ~incredible~ mess). My solution is to put a piece of paper or chipboard underneath in an attempt to catch everything.
* It takes a LOT of pressure to punch. My wife can barely do it, my kids cannot do it at all. A little disappointing
* The handle does not latch shut - difficult for storage (pretty difficult even to get it back into the original box!)
* Doesn't work well on lightweight paper, or heavier paper. Tends to tear them up. If you're good at this sort of thing, perhaps you could finesse, or maybe try oiling the cartridge a little bit to see if that helps
* Additional cartridges are expensive, $20-$25 each. (If you have a handheld Fiskars, there is an adapter to use those cartridges...but we don't have a handheld so we didn't test it).
Hope this helps! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fast, Easy & Super Cute. The towels are 100% cotton, with fully finished edges. Theses are not thin/cheap towels - they're a very nice quality and thickness. The stamped (printed) design on the towels (same image on both) is adorable and is exactly as shown (but unstitched, of course). A needle and a single sheet of simple, surface embroidery stitch instructions are included; you provide your own threads. These towels would be a good project for a beginner or a quick and easy stitch project for anyone more advanced. Once the towels are stitched, you may not want to use them for normal or heavy duty kitchen tasks. I'm going to keep them as ornamental. If you do use the towels, hand washing is recommended. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fast, Fun, and Easy - Works for Polymer Clay molds. I've used several different molding products, and this one is easy to use and it sets up fast - just a few hours. I used it to make silicone molds out of some cute candy molds, because I got tired of always having to use a mold release to get my polymer clay pieces out. With this, I was able to successfully create molds and now I use them constantly. With clay and resin, no mold release is needed, and you can even use the molds with the exothermic resins. I've baked polymer clay in the molds, successfully, although most of my molds are large enough so that's not necessary. I do have a few very small ones.
You'll be very pleased with this product, as well as with other Alumilite products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Meals of oats and groats as descalers. Here's the recipe to clear, soft, silky baby skin:
- Fill up a baby tub with warm water (75 to 80 Fahrenheit is a range we like)
- Mix 2 tablespoonfuls of this colloidal oatmeal and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes
- Immerse cute baby in water (of course, ensuring head is above water)
- Make agoo sounds and cute faces @ baby. Enjoy it making these back at ya.
- Gently splash and rub the water to make sure it gets on all exposed skin.
- Take out, dry baby and rub in a good moisturizing chemical-free lotion
- TaDaaaaa
This oatmeal works very well for the recipe above. Our tyke had eczema starting around the 5th month. We did this routine daily and lo and behold (and knocking on my wooded peg leg here), his skin is baby smooth again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fine tip is awesome and never clogs. I bought a tube of this glue a long time ago. The lid fits tight enough that it is still usable. I almost always use the fine tip. It really is quite small but doesn't ever get clogged. I have found this glue very useful for certain purposes particularly gluing 3D-type embellishments onto cards and scrapbook pages. The consistency is rather thin but you can build up a bit around the edges of items if necessary as it dries. It dries rather slow but I use it when I need an adhesive with that characteristic (i.e. aligning embellishments "just perfect"). Although I'm sure you could use it for paper or photos I prefer a tackier glue stick for those tasks. One thing to note, however, once you have everthing just where you want it you can accelerate the drying process with heat. I use my embossing tool. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fragile/not durable. Last year my son bought a Merlin. I tried it before purchasing one; really liked the feel of it. I bought one 5/31/12. After a week it quit running. I sent back for repair (new motor & circuit board). Two months later, it quit again. Sent it back 9/1/12 (new motor). Six weeks later it quit again. Sent back 10/15/12. This time, I demanded a new one. FINALLY got it. So far, it is still running. Yesterday, 1/13/13, my son called and said his had quit. Today, 1/14/13, he emailed to say he had talked with a rep. who told him he should never run it more than ten minutes at a time. :) Sounds funny, but it makes me want to throw up..... | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Just right for travel needlework. I have a half dozen sets of scissors in various sizes, including a few pair of embroidery scissors. But when I began to travel with my embroidery, I got nervous about bringing "good" embroidery scissors on board an airplane. I worried that the TSA people would quibble about their size.
These are a perfect solution. They're really _snippers_, which makes them just-right for cutting a length of embroidery floss, or snipping a thread on my quilting project, or trimming the teeny pieces on needlepoint. You wouldn't want to do much more than that, but I can't imagine you would try.
They are also quite lightweight, so no hardship to carry around.
The only caution is that they are "at rest" in the open position, as you see in the Amazon photo. The scissors come with a little plastic sleeve to hold them closed that I bet you'll lose as fast as I did. But it's easy enough to keep the scissors in the Zip-loc bag I use for the rest of my traveling project (whether that's a European train ride or a jog to the couch where I embroider where watching TV). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worth giving it a shot. Pleasantly surprised with this inexpensive swift. I'd used the $50 wooden one before and for a fingering weight yarn I'd say this worked just as well. I haven't tried a heavier yarn (since I generally buy those already in skeins) so I can't speak to whether or not this light weight swift will stand up to it. My initial thoughts are that it will. Just one thing to note and I felt this was more my fault than the swift's so I'm not docking any stars - the top part of the clamp seems to have small teeth in it. I most likely screwed the clamp too tightly and as a result have a few marks in my desk. Be careful when attaching it and you'll be fine. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Stunningly Good. This is something that I got for my wife as I bought her a Cricut recently (she kept her original Expression since 2006 in great shape so I bought her another one for no reason :) ). When you do that, you have to buy something to cut, am I right? What kind of husband would I be if I bought her the Cricut but not the actual media to use haha.
Onto the product...This worked well for her and was very easy to work with and it looks like she will have about 3 uses out of it when using it to make initials to put on shirts. The material cut easily and adhered to the t-shirt very well and the finished product came out stunningly well! I have attached a picture in order to put a good image with my words as I am not necessarily the best when describing this type of craft as it is not in my proverbial "wheelhouse". Overall, this is a fair value and an excellent product. I have to admit that I was a bit surprised at the smallish amount that came on the roll so I figured I would be a smart guy and find other stuff cheaper and larger...Well I was a bit embarrassed as the other off brand was actually more expensive at the time! I have no idea how the Cricut economy of things works but that was interesting to me; to say the least.
Here are the pros and cons, from my perspective and from talking to and watching my wife:
Pros:
Great quality
Beautiful
Easy to work with
Brand name
Adheres well
Cons:
Cost
Amount you get (which kind of ties into cost)
Other than that, there isn't too much to say that I can think of but I would recommend this to any person using a Cricut (and any husband who loves their wife and wants her to be happy...Happy wife, happy life...I only say that because I am not happy unless she is because she is my world :) ). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for small, detail, applique cutting. These are very precise and they cut fabric appliques with perfection. They are little serrated blades that grip the fabric. You can get around in small crevices with these scissors. They are easy to grip, and comfortable. They only downfall is that they can't be sharpened. So, if you make a lot of appliques to sell, for example, you will go through these scissors quickly. I use mine for small areas only, so I can preserve them for what I need. For cutting the larger portion of the appliques, I use <a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Fiskars-5-Inch-Titanium-Micro-Tip-Easy-Action-Scissors-12-71777097J/dp/B00114TK46/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Fiskars 5 Inch Titanium Micro-Tip Easy Action Scissors (12-71777097J)</a>. I can sharpen these so they last longer.
These are nice quality though, so if you are looking for really nice applique scissors, these are perfect! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Followed the instructions and it turned out beautifully. Used my own paper which was not doubled . It came on the 13th of February. Just in time for me I to make my husband a Valentine's Day card. Followed the instructions and it turned out beautifully. Used my own paper which was not doubled sided and created a really nice card. It took a little fussing around on some test paper until I felt comfortable to do the real one. I made markings on the punch before I inserted the paper to make sure the two parts aligned. Once the paper is placed between the punch you will not be able to see if the punch comes together. I had it miss aligned a few times way the punch would not punch the design hence the markings to ensure the punch was align each time to eliminate any mishap and frustration. That is what helped me ensure my project came out the way I wanted. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not waste your time or money. Do not waste your time or money. I read the reviews, but decided to still give it a try, figured, I can deal with a little dripping. No. The glur basically just pours out of it while it is just sitting there. So obviously this is horrible for a number of reason. It wastes so much glue! Glue costs money. It's not like any is included with the gun. The dripping is so bad it destroys any of the detailed designs i originally purchased this for. I personally believe it drips so bad because the temperature is too high, even for a high temp gun. It makes the glue almost runny. And I know it is not the glue that I am using, because I use this glur on all my other glue guns with no issue. Very disappointed, had high hopes. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
at best. I am very disappointed with this item. Rain Lovers is NOT FULL DRILL! My wife and I only wanted this item if it was Full Drill and not partial. By Full Drill, I mean that the entire picture is covered in sequins by the end. I read several comments and answers from the seller himself/herself claiming that this particular item "Rain Lovers" is a full drill 5D Diamond Painting, but he lied! This picture is only 60% covered with sequins, at best. I am very disappointed with this item! With only 60% of the picture covered with sequins, it is no longer worth $10.99; and I feel like the seller lied to us. I attached a picture to prove that the entire bottom half of the picture is virtually empty of sequins. I will NOT give this seller my business again! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Piece of Junk. I would give this no stars if I could . I had to use 3 heavy card stock shims to try to cut TEXT WEIGHT PAPER ! Not card stock , 20# copy weight paper. The sandwich was so tight I could barely move the handle on my Big Shot. and I had to run it through 4 times to try to get it to cut the fringes and after that there were still a lot of uncut fringe sections . I had to snip the fringes one at a time to separate them. I had a Cuttlebug fringing strip that cut beautifully. I loaned it to a person who lost it so I was replacing it . I would not recommend buying this. The cutting blades are so shallow they won't cut thin copy paper .Plus the strips are only 5 & 1/2" long so you need several to make one flower . Look on e-bay for a Cuttlebug fringing strip | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and one pair I put in the kitchen because they were several years old and I didn't feel like sharpening them. I am addicted to these scissors. I have to have them saved on my Amazon list, so that I can order them whenever I need to. I have these scissors for sewing, and one pair I put in the kitchen because they were several years old and I didn't feel like sharpening them, and they are still going strong in the kitchen over the past several years. I gave these scissors as special gifts to our preschool teachers to cut out laminated items. These scissors cut everything well. I save three pair just for fabric, so I don't dull them, but use these scissors on anything needed. They cut paper perfectly. I also cut my hair with them. They are extremely light and comfortable in your hands. When we went to visit our grandson, I had a pair of these scissors shipped by Amazon to their house, so I would have my favorite scissors there. I use them for so many tasks. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Sticks fall out. I am a professional theatrical prop fabricator, and I purchased this glue gun for gluing foam pieces. I also have the Surebonder PRO2-100 Temperature Industrial Glue Gun, and since that one turned out to be such a good performer, I thought I would give the L-270 a try. It works fine as a low-temp glue gun, but there is a major design flaw in the glue stick retention ring. Until the glue stick enters the melting chamber, it is barely held in place. I often have to work with the gun held sideways or upside-down, and I frequently had sticks that I had just replaced fall out onto the floor. Also The temperature was inconsistent, and if left unused for a while, the glue in the tip would get hot enough to start melting the project I was working on. This is probably unavoidable, since it is just a heating element, and this is a larger gun, but if you're doing anything very delicate where melting may be a concern, the mini glue guns might be a better low temp solution. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very dissatisfied. :( Made paper and cardstock very soggy, and adhesion was poor, at best. I bought this in November and it has never worked satisfactorily. It instantly 'soggs' up paper as if I poured water on it, and takes forever to dry. The adhesion is poor at best. I was really looking forward to this purchase since I have been an avid user of Ranger's Multi Medium in the Matte Finish as my 'glue', but it comes in such a tiny bottle. I don't know if my bottle of glue perhaps froze on it's shipment here. (I live in Colorado.) Some glue companies refuse to ship during the winter months due to this problem as it ruins the glue if it freezes. Even if it thaws out after it's frozen. Really disappointed. :( | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great little item for my crochet bag. In spite of the fact I keep swearing I will get a little case for my crochet hooks and notions, I never seem to get around to it, as I don't want to add another lumpy object to the bag I keep my projects in. So I tend to end up with a Ziploc baggie with extra hooks and bits and scraps in it.
As you can imagine, that doesn't work out well with yarn needles unless you keep the original packaging envelope they came with, which is a pain to deal with.
I liked the needles that came with this for finishing off my projects, but even better was the little case for the needles. Easy to find and fish out of the bottom of my bag, too big to be easily lost, but compact enough to not get in the way in there. Even more important, no rough edges that snag on my projects. Additionally, you could fit several more needles or even some small notions like buttons in that case.
This was a great little purchase that I am very happy with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
and PolyMorph brands of moldable plastic and they work great. I've been able to create custom colors that . I've been using these with both the ThermoMorph and PolyMorph brands of moldable plastic and they work great. I've been able to create custom colors that are nearly identical to what I'm trying to match. The only slightly negative thing about these is that I find if I try to do a really dark/concentrated color and add several of the color pellets to a small number of the white pellets, once the color is mixed in, the resulting plastic (even after reheating) becomes slightly firmer and seems to harden faster than plastic with no color added. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Grafix 007 sheets on Silhouette Cameo. I decided to try cutting out a small butterfly on Grafix acetate (007 thick) with my Cameo. I used a 'newish' blade, settings ~ Blade:10, Speed:2, Thickness: 33. I cut out two buttterflies, the first one I cut the design four times (I duplicated the design on top of itself and then selected double cut), the second butterfly I cut three times. Both turned out beautiful with crisp cuts, although I did have to weed a couple of small pieces on the one that was only cut three times. I read another review that posted much lower settings ~ every machine cuts a little different, but there is no way mine would cut this material with a blade setting of 3. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do not buy this terrible product. This product did not work at all. I carefully followed the directions, but it did not work as advertised. The glue did not hold properly and the paint does not look at all like leather. It looks like school glue and paint. After a couple of days, it started peeling off, making my couch look worse than before I attempted to repair it. I don't write bad reviews unless a product is so terrible that I feel prospective buyers need to be warned. This is awful and I'd hate to see anyone waste their money.
On the plus side, my creative daughter used the leftover colors to paint pretty pictures on her tablet cover and if it's used only as paint for a decorative project, it works well for that purpose. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Read the directions about 400 Times. I used this on top of my laminate, 2 bowl vanity in my bathroom, over a paint kit used for tabletops. The instructions were spot on EXCEPT where it says it covers a certain footage. Please do buy more than you think you need. I followed advice on that from other users and glad I did. This stuff is wonderful. I wish there was something like this for a vertical surface, because even though I let it pour over the side of the vanity, it was very thin compared to the top. I used a blow torch for the bubbles and it worked like a charm. They mean what they say when you need the room to be between 70 and 80 degrees. I poured on a day when it was about 30 degrees outside, and I think the product senses the temp/humidity changes because it wouldnt cure even after 4 hrs so I put a small heater in the room and closed the door. Then it finally set up. Also, make sure you don't have a dusty situation- I have a couple of dust hairs embedded- Im probably the only one that can see them! But it turned out beautiful. I think the next time I do it it will seem easy but this was my first go at it and it was incredibly stressful for a newbie. I probably shouldnt have taken on such an important project for my first time, because all I could think was that if it didn't work out I would be buying very expensive countertops to replace my mistake! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Be prepared to return it if you are looking for perfection. I mostly make small soap batches and the freezer paper is a pain when I have to line 5 separate molds everyday so these make it much more convenient and efficient to setup and cleanup. I find after the soap has set, the best way to get the log out is to pull the side of the silicone out to dissociate it from the soap, then flip the whole shabang upside down and push it off the bottom starting from the outsides and working my way in. The soap pops right out for me, even my Goat's milk soaps and beeswax recipes that tend to be a bit more sticky. Super easy to clean, soap comes right off even if it has been sitting for a bit.
I have purchased this product from this listing 3 times now; third time was a charm. I first purchased this to fit a certain wooden soap mold, also purchased on Amazon. I am only giving it 5 stars here as a tribute to the most recent seller I purchased from that this review is linked to. Let me explain:
The first time I purchased this product, it was pink, the correct listed dimensions, but had an imperfection on the inside that showed in my soaps. Instead of troubling myself to return it, I cut around the imperfection and mostly used that particular mold for my experimental batches, samples, etc.
The second time I purchased this mold, it was purple, had no imperfections, but had the wrong dimensions to fit into my wooden mold (too small). This time, I did not return it because it had not shipped Prime and I did not want to pay $10 for return shipping on a perfectly good, albeit wrong size, $7 silicone mold. Getting fancy with a cardboard support, I now use this mold for kids' soaps.
The third time I purchased this, I made sure it was listed as Prime and bought multiple molds from the same seller, kind of as a Hail Mary. I needed more of these and opted out of purchasing even more of the silicone-wooden mold combo because I already have plenty of the wooden molds. Finally, they all arrived pink, the correct dimensions, and without imperfections. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
OK until broke, short life span. Disappointed, bought two of these, one last year in October and one in February this year. They worked pretty well most of the time for our needs but now one has already malfunctioned. Got real hot and now won't even come on. We remove the batteries every time we are not using this to prevent accidents such as it accidentally running when the button gets jostled (we travel with it) and we replace batteries when gets weak but still malfunctioned. Honestly I don't know if this is the newer one we purchased or the older one though I suspect the older. Even so less than 5 months isn't very good even if its relatively cheap. Will try another brand for now. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very Handsome. This cigar box exceeded my expectations. It is an impressive size and nicely shaped. The fit on my box is very good, although other reviews indicate that this can be hit or miss. The box features box-joint construction with rounded side corners.
The finish: The box is lightly lacquered on the outside, only. This makes the box relatively smooth and stain resistant on the outside. All inside surfaces are unfinished, with a surface smoothness of maybe 200 grit. Just what you'd expect for a cigar box.
Some of the other reviewers have noted that they sanded and refinished the box. At this time, Amazon sells the exact same box, completely unfinished, at a significantly cheaper price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good colors but not crease free. <div id="video-block-R3DXBAPT32MWB3" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ES0W5bEfS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-kXH7V-bS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> This package of tissue paper contains a nice selection of colors. For some tasks I want pristine tissue paper without folds. The tissue in this package came in a flat bag folded over 4 times (not in a roll which keeps it fold free). If you want crease free tissue paper this product is not the right one, otherwise it is a nice collection.
This collection of papers contains 50 tissue sheets, 2 of each color. Each individual sheet is 19.5" x 14". The tissue paper is of nice quality - no imperfections or torn edges. The colors are very nice.
Tissue Paper provided by YazyCraft
Ali Julia review | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Permanent? If by permenent, you mean temporary. First, let me say that I have a great deal of respect for the Tombow brand having used (and loved) a great many of their art products, but this was a huge waste.
The tape guard doesn't really guard anything as there's a gaping hole behind the cover itself which allows dust to get in. Plus it barely stays locked in place when closed.
But the biggest disappointment was its use: it doesn't actually hold two pieces of paper together, much less a photo to scrapping paper.
I tried several types of paper, including plain printer/copy paper, and everything either fell apart or could easily be peeled apart. I figured maybe it needed to cure overnight. Nope--if anything, that only made the bond weaker.
On a positive note, it is incredibly easy to use. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Money saver for the new miniaturist. I am very happy with the assortment in the package. It's perfect for building miniatures. Great for anyone who is new to building models or miniatures. They can give it a test run without buying a bunch of individual packages of different size wood. This is not for people who want to carve! I see poor ratings for this item because people expect to carve with it. That's not going to happen. Think dollhouse furniture and you will be happy. I purchased this along with extra long tongue depressors and have plenty of wood to make many vintage and chabby chic projects. Add a few dowels, bamboo skewers and wood/bamboo chopsticks to the mix and you will have hours of creative enjoyment! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I Am NOT Disappointed. I like Martha Stewart products, and have several of her punches, a scoring board, glitter and more. At first, I was disappointed with her new Fringe Cutter, since the enclosed instructions are not very clear. I ended up with a mess! However, after looking at one of her videos on Youtube and experimenting with it, I got it! Setting up lengths and 1/2 inch incremental widths is easy, because of the ruler markings, the measuring guide, and the safely removable blades. It even has a latch mechanism to keep the paper to be cut in place, as well as a convenient storage area for the blades when not in use. Therefore, I recommend this product with confidence! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful Colors. This product is of great quality. With most kits you receive a sub-par brush. That was not the case for this set!
My list of Pros:
Product comes in a sturdy case that stays closed when in a carry bag for easy transportation!
Has removable snap into place trays for each color!
Colors go on smoothly and cover very well.
Colors are very bright and vibrant.
Applies true to color
The amount of paint you receive per color is far greater than that of many other brands.
Included brush is of high quality and is very durable.
No irritation
Stays on and washes off easily!
Cons: None that I can think of.
My daughter is extremely happy with her gift! I will most definitely be purchasing the other color sets for her to use in the future.
I recommend this product to those who love to face paint as my daughter does as well as for dress-up occasions.
I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Save your money, buy a WC pad there's no difference. Save your money. I was the purchasing agent for an art store and a graphic designer student in college when I bought Strathmore papers. This is nothing more than tiny sheets cut down from a larger sheet. I am still an artist and do copic design and paint in my free time. I don't say that to sound snobby or anything like that, I just want you to know where I am coming from and help you get the most for your money ( These items are not cheap). You can buy a 11" x 15" pad here on amazon and get the same amount of these size scraps from just 2 sheets, meanwhile the entire pad will cost you under 10$ and you'll still have 10 full sheets to use. It isn't rocket science to cut paper and then you have the freedom to choose the size you want.
This paper has a texture and a tooth to it so you actually do NOT want to be using alcohol markers on it, that would be a waste. It will suck the ink up and bleed horribly ( that's why Bristol is used for stamping and copic coloring..it's a smooth and much less porous surface ). I sold paper for 10+ years and do know the attributes of various kinds of papers and this is nothing but trimmed sheets of watercolor paper. If you want texture visit your local art supply and ask for WC paper. You'll be shocked to find huge pads for the same price as these 20 sheets of photo size paper.
I ordered this thinking it was a special blending medium to go with the inks, wrong! Sadly I am finding many of the Tim Holtz products to be overpriced and many crafters have no idea the products themselves are nothing more than another product he re-branded ( like his crafting pad, it's a Teflon cookie sheet and nothing more). I don't have any true art suppliers near me where i live now so I rely on ordering from amazon. Luckily they are wonderful about returns and welcome the feedback. I called Ranger and they were very unhelpful. In fact their reply ( no joke) was that if I wasn't happy ordering from amazon I could buy directly from them lol!!! ( At full retail price no less ) I said umm no I am unhappy with the product, not the supplier. Tim Holtz seems like a nice guy but when you brand something and it turns out to be a ripoff, it's you who looks bad. I had 3 defective Holtz items, Ranger did absolutely nothing, Amazon however handled it on the spot refunding my purchases. Don't be fooled ....you're buying a brand not a product. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Very heavy duty and very sharp. These really work! They're big, heavy duty, and very sharp! We initially bought one pair to use for our company's ribbon cutting ceremony, and when they arrived we loved them so much we immediately ordered 3 more pairs so we could have more people involved in the ceremony. We added our own vinyl decal of our logo to the blade as a final touch. In the end they worked perfectly, and now have plans to auction them off at a fundraiser for an employee-run charity event. My only complaint is that there appears to be a few spots on the metal blades that have some pitting or small cosmetic blemishes. Only noticeable up close. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The instructions for how to get the score to break are terrible and none of the methods listed work. I guess in theory this thing works, maybe. Sort of. Sometimes. I have after much practice gotten maybe two bottles to break cleanly. The rollers aren't solid and they have enough wobble to throw off your score lines if you try to score close to either end of the bottle. The actual bottle cutter platform is very short. You can't fit more than about half of a normal sized wine bottle into the unit, if you want to cut it closer to the end you would need an adapter kit to steady the bottle and roll it uniformly. I would have given it another star or two if not for the price, which is outrageous for what you get. It is a square of metal, four plastic rollers, a scoring wheel and a book of instructions. The instructions for how to get the score to break are terrible and none of the methods listed work. I used a pencil torch and some cold water, which as of yet is the only method I have found any good results with. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Fun Family Game. It's a fun family game! My 6-year-old enjoys guessing as well!
Disclosure: I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest (unbiased) review. My review is absolutely true to my experience and in no way reflects any sort of promotion incentive. My opinions about this product are honest and are my own in an attempt to help other buyers like myself make educated purchases. If you are concerned that I've inflated my rating of this product please feel free to view some of my other reviews (and note there are plenty of 1 and 2 star reviews given). I am not penalized for less than 5 star reviews and am encouraged to speak the truth by the 3rd party companies and sellers that I review for. I have relied on reviews from others for years while shopping on Amazon and know the value of honest unbiased feedback on products. I strive to ensure the information I provide can be of use for those who take the time to read my reviews. I reserve the right to change my review at any time if I find the product to not be as I thought before. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Do NOT use to glue patches on a leather vest. Thought I'd give this a shot for attaching patches to a leather vest and I can tell you with 100% certainty, it will not hold. Typical biker vest made by Hot Leathers. I applied several patches from small to large back patches. Within 2hrs I was amazed at the hold and started to write a review but decided to wait. You literally could not pull them off. However, after it cures in about 2 days, it becomes brittle and any slight force will cleanly pop the patch off. It leaves no residue on the leather which tells me it can't soak in to create a perminent bond. Some have suggested roughing the leather but that's easier said than done to get it the exact size and shape of the patch. On a plus note, it does hold the patches well enough that I can now take to a seamstress and they can sew it in place as they sit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
but it really isn't worth buying since it is poor quality. There's a thin plastic wrapping around the . I wish I could give this a favorable review, but it really isn't worth buying since it is poor quality. There's a thin plastic wrapping around the frame, the back of which is stapled into the frame itself. When I gave a very gentle tug to remove it, the part of the frame with the staple broke off. Even if part of the frame hadn't broken off, why does the wrapping need to be stapled into the frame, and with such a heavy duty staple. Also, if I had successfully removed the wrapping without breaking the fragile frame, there was no way I would have been able to unearth the staple. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Good balance of quality and value. When I decided I was going to do a "1000 cranes" project for a loved one, I decided that I didn't want the plain color kit; I wanted some variety and patterns for my cranes. I ordered this paper (360 sheets), and also ordered a box of 1000 star patterned paper. I didn't know which I was going to like best, so I ordered both. When they arrived, I experimented with both and found this paper easier to work with. It holds both a sharp and a soft crease well, has a good 'body' and does not tear easily. It has a pleasant smell of ink on paper. The unprinted side has a very slight texture that is agreeable. Some colors feel thicker than others- (the darker colors), but I suspect that is due to the ink. The patterns themselves are pretty, and while it is not the fanciest paper out there, I think that the the variety of color and patterns is excellent at this price point, and is much nicer than the other paper I sampled. I ordered another two boxes, so I could complete my 1000 cranes from this paper. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
This is a mixed review. The results of the punch are breathtaking. It produces a beautiful and versatile punch that you can use on cards, scrapbooks, etc. I really love the design. Too bad it's so difficult to use successfully.
The problem is the ease of operation. It is EXTREMELY difficult to punch. You have to place the punch on the table and press down really hard to succeed in actually punching out the image completely and fully releasing it from the paper. All the little pieces inside the leaf are stuck inside the punch and you have to try to get them out with a pin or something to avoid having them drop into the inside of the punch or clogging up the punch for the next effort. Even so, the chances of getting a usable punched form after all that effort is 50/50. The rest of the time, the perimeter of the leaf doesn't cut all the way through.
I know that it isn't just this punch that is defective, the problem is somehow related to the design/workmanship of the punch. I had bought another one from another seller on e-bay and had to return it. That one was even worse than this one. It felt as if there was something blocking the punch part from coming down. That seller had another in stock, I asked her to test it before sending it to me and she told me that it must be from the same batch because the same thing happened. I then ordered this one from Amazon. Not as bad, but still the hardest punch I have ever used. I don't expect it to last long because I know the plastic pusher-thingy is going to give out under the pressure necessary, but I will enjoy it while it lasts.
If you want one (like me)--in spite of the drawbacks--get it soon because (I think) the manufacturer has discontinued it (I'm not surprised) and very few are left on the web. (I know. I checked. 90% say "out of stock"). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
JUNK. The idea that you have to create a "sandwich" to emboss anything is pointless. This product is BIG Bulky and a HUGE waste of money. I'm sure there are those out there that love this machine. Swear by it even. I am not that person. The machine is Giant. If I kept the machine and used it daily. I would need a separate desk just to hold this monstrosity. And ease of use? Heavens no. You need to order more things just to create the "sandwich" to emboss anything! Are you kidding me? You bought it for HOW MUCH and now you have to buy more crap just to make it work? Hated it. Returned it. And I don't regret that decision at all! Save yourself the stress and headache. Don't buy. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great for modeling. This set of color clay is intended for modeling for me. They're easy to mold, hold the shape well and for the second intention, has assorted colors for playing. They do need some hand strength as I feel, but I said modeling is my prior intention, so I'm quite satisfied with it. So far, I've used this clay and plastic liquid repair kit to make small parts for my vehicle. e.g. small click part of the cup holder, sunshade holder...etc. I've also applied paint on the parts to make them more adaptive in the setting. Therefore, I didn't to have to replace every piece in my car that had small problems, which saved me a lot of money.
As for the fun playing part, I don't have a lot of experience to share and comment. One thing I can say is that I didn't get my hands dyed by handling the clay, which I thought could be worth to mention since I remember getting hands dyed all the time when I was a kid by playing clays.
Overall, very pleased. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Lichen covered pieces that are thick and ugly. I am actually disappointed in the quality of the pieces I received. I need them for a small project so I think I will have enough usable material. 2 pieces are covered with dried lichen. I know that it is a naturally harvested material, but I don't feel as though the pieces that are covered with a thick lichen should have been included in the box. They will be unusable and they are ugly. My birch bark does not resemble the pictured pieces. Buyer beware, because their are a lot of good reviews on this companies product.
September 12, 2017 - I am starting my project and I actually have almost no usable material. The company gave me a refund for two sheets, but I should have asked for another shipment. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Silver washi, I never. The foiled washi is just gorgeous. It is so versatile. I use it to decorate my planner which has fast become an addiction. The foil, vibrant colors and wonderful designs makes this washi very very beautiful. I didn't have any silver foil and I must say it is fast becoming one of my favorites. It's a paper washi so it tears very easily which makes it simple to use. It sticks very well but can also be moved and restuck. It is a convenient and beautiful way to decorate. I also will use it to decorate envelopes when sending my friends mail.
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This normally retails for $15.99/6 roll package but I received the 6 rolls for the discounted price of only $7.79 in exchange for my honest review. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Work well in light duty applications. Short and sweet, I continue to purchase these scissors for us in my business.
For most day-to-day applications, the scissors work very well and hold up. These applications may be your typical opening of a box, package, etc. The scissors are very sharp and maintain a nice cutting edge; I have yet to see the two halves separate or develop gaps.
The only issue I run into is when they get into heavier duty situations. I use these in our cable assembly business for cutting thicker items (heatshrink, heavy duty metal tapes, and so on). Typically I see broken handles after two to three (2 - 3) months of use. Again, this is heavy duty application.
All-in-all, the Cost-Benefit is still there; the cost of the scissors versus how they cut and the initial quality makes them a continued buy for me. They are worth the price you pay. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
The right glue for the job!! Super happy. Used this to glue a 1" wood pendant that had a piece broken off. It worked fabulously and did not "EXPAND" like gorilla glue. (Which has messed up a few things I tried to fix.)
The right glue for the job!! Super happy.
Note: I'm not hating on gorilla glue. Gorilla glue is awesome for certain things but the expansion factor can kill you, on certain projects. It did a fine job on my wood filing cabinet though. For anything using expanding glue -- you have to get the layer of glue *really* thin! Or else it creates a hard bubble of glue that pushes apart the pieces of what you are gluing. For this glue here, it was more forgiving and no unsightly lump of hardened glue manifested after drying! :) | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Is this for kids? Needs better instructions. For an item that is as popular as this is, it's actually kind of confusing. We bought this for me niece who is 12 and she immediately on Christmas day wanted to open it and make some bracelets. The box and its contents were all in great shape, but the instructions inside look like they're from the 90's and the photos look like they were taken with a point & shoot low resolution camera. The instructions also do not say that you need to move the loom from how you receive it in the box to get the looms to be staggered. I think with the success that this product has had, it needs an upgrade to the instruction manual. We eventually figured it out and in no time were looming away! The rubberbands came in a large assortment of colors and once we got the hang of it, we were able to make bracelets very quickly. The instruction manual also has some additional pattern guides, but again, no explanation on how exactly you're supposed to make the bracelets. We haven't checked out the YouTube videos yet, but, hopefully those will be a little more explicit. Overall, great fun for such a cheap price! We were also able to find big bags of additional rubberbands at our local craft store so this is the gift that can keep on giving! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
An abundance of Crafty Autumn supplies. <div id="video-block-R1RZAKWAYNMQER" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91iJ-%2BHycgS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91FMrwVPksS.png" class="video-slate-img-url"> I'm very crafty and i got very excited to get a craft kit. This kit was packed with many little accessories to add a beautiful touch to my autumn wreath I made. I love love autumn colors, there can never be too much of what the season has to offer. Acorns, pumpkins, leaves of many colors and that's just what this kit came with. This kit is something you don't see in stores and if you do purchase from a craft store, you won't get the amount of pieces sold in whole. I'm sure it can become quite pricey. Add this to your craft collection, you won't be unsatisfied
*I purchase this product at a discounted price for my honest and unbiased opinion. My opinion is 100% honest and unbiased after testing and using the product | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful True Color. This came very well protected in double zip bags with lots of information about all the products available. I like this brown matte. It's a perfect BROWN, not greyish or weird. True brown with no sparkle. I took a little brown oxide powder in a small glass jar and stirred it into some melted cream shadow that already had some mica (sparkle) in it. Very nice results!
I plan to order more. If you're like me and hate paying retail for tiny containers of off-colored eye shadows, look up some recipes for DIY eye make-up online. I'm older and have switched to cream based colors. It's awesome having a generous sized jar of my own custom shades now. And for pennies on the dollar. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great but Thick - Be Warned it's not a Normal Thin Paper. I fold and sell origami professionally, and have been doing so for many years. I supply cranes for weddings, flowers for first anniversaries, you name it. So I've folded probably 10,000 or more items over the years and have probably used every type of paper under the sun. I enjoy this Tant origami paper greatly, and at the same time it's important to understand what it is.
First, know that it is THICK. This isn't the thin kind of origami paper you get in school. It's not going to be able to fold into a shape that needs 800 sub-folds like an Atlantic Purple Sea Urchin. When my son was little he used to torment me by asking me to fold one of them for him :). That would be impossible with this paper. This is like construction paper. Yes, it's ideal for some shapes - and it's just not suited for others. SO keep that in mind.
So, that being said, the colors are GORGEOUS. And, where most origami paper comes in fairly straight-forward colors, like "GREEN" or "RED", here you get an amazing wealth of them. If you have someone doing a wedding and they need just the right shade of orange, this is where to go. Yes, you're then limited to the shapes you can fold with it, but the color is spot on.
The texture is lovely as well.
The down side for me is that often I'm seeking just one of these colors, and then have to buy multiple packs to get enough to do a project. So in a way it's a shame that you're getting a range of shades here. Usually I don't need a range. I just need one of them. But that's the way life goes sometimes. I find other uses for the other ones.
I love the green and orange sets (they call this yellow but to me this is an orange set) so those are the two I'm familiar with.
Let me know if you have any questions! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great set of tools. This is a set of 14 sculpting tools in a zippered case. Most of them have shapes at both ends, but some are duplicates. It actually comes out to 20 unique tool tips to work with. I like the wide selection and the case to keep it all organized. My favorite ones are the three metal ribbon tools for trimming and fine detailing. Most other places I've checked are selling those for much more. It also includes a cutter tool and many different specialty tips. Plus, it has the wooden ends for creating patterns and textures.
I was making bracelets from homemade cold porcelain using soda cans as a mold - and it gave me the chance to try these out. If you want to try it, I take a few different colors of clay and braid them. Knead them together but not enough to completely mix the colors into one. Sort of go for a marble look. Then wrap the clay around the can in the shape of a bracelet. You can take the tools to clean up the edges and create textures and patterns. Let it dry and slide it off. You could probably do the same with polymer clay - except you'd have to bake the soda can (then slide it off).
I think this is an excellent value - especially for the price. Would make a great gift for yourself or anyone into working with clay. I already had a few of these tools, but you can never have too many and I like the selection. Plus, the case is much nicer than storing them in a cup. Would recommend. Thanks to the company for offering the product to test and review for my honest opinion. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Perfect for my schoolwork. Although I do not have a need for scissors quite often at school, I still wanted to get these for the few times when scissors are needed. These scissors were cheap and were a great investment because regular scissors take up WAY too much room in my relatively small pencil case.
The scissor pen itself is a bit wider than a regular pen. The cap screws on nicely and smoothly. Conpletely amazing Japanese design and engineering. Although I was a bit apprehensive about its cutting ability at first, I was pleasantly surprised because these scissors were extremely sharp and cut well. I am a leftie, and I have had no problems cutting, although they may be a problem for someone who has very large hands or is not a skillful cutter. It is worth spending a dollar extra for this starry design because it looks stunning in person.
I have found this scissor one to be extremely handy, and have enjoyed watching my friends' stunned expressions as they go through my pencil case, mistaking this for a pen! Lol
However, one negative thing is that the product is shipped from Japan, and may take a while to get to you. However, this was not an issue for me. I TOTALLY recommend it! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Worked perfectly, very happy. This worked perfectly for my project. The latex was brushed over my clay sculpt one layer at a time every hour. I placed a fan and a light over it to help speed up drying. I applied 13 layers and let that sit for approximately 32 hours. It peeled right off the sculpt and looked great. I set it in a bowl of flour for support and poured in my resin mix and 15 minutes later had a perfect plastic replica of my sculpt. The latex mold held up for 3 more pours before it was unusable due to tearing. The sculpt was highly detailed and the mold worked perfectly. It takes time and patience, but it works. I'm new at this stuff and was highly skeptical, not anymore. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
GREAT PRODUCT, BUT VERY DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT RE-READING AND RE-READING THEM OVER AND OVER. I ordered one of these to make a casting of my parents' hands for their 50th wedding anniversary. I wasn't sure how it would turn out, so I bought two kits just to be sure. The first time worked great and we didn't need that second one. I will say that the directions are quite confusing. They could have been written so that they were easier to follow. I read them and then had my husband read them to make sure we did it correctly. Definitely watch the video before you start. Definitely do the mixing and the casting on top of a large black trash cans. Newspaper would not be sufficient. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, convenient length, & great price. The product just arrived last night & I tried it out immediately. I'm working on a handmade keepsake box, and I ran out of the double sided tape I'd been using. Comparing this to the tape I had been using: 1) This tape is easy to tear with my bare hands, making it easy to use; the tape I had been using had a vinyl-type liner, which means I had to pick up my scissors every time I used it. When making crafts, I often need both of my hands to hold the object, so using scissors is very awkward. I really like being able to tear the tape with my hands. 2) This holds just as well as the more expensive tape I had been using. A good, solid hold is important. 3) It is true to size. I once bought some double-sided tape that wasn't as wide as I thought it was. That particular tape did not have the width listed on it; that should have been a red flag. The liner appeared to be 1/2 inch long, so I assumed the tape was 1/2 wide; it wasn't. It was only about 1/4 inch wide. I was duped, but I learned my lesson: never buy double-sided tape if the dimensions are not clearly marked on the package. This tape says 1/4 inch & it IS 1/4 inch. 4) This double-sided tape is a great bargain. Compared to other tapes I've used, this is longer & less expensive. If you divide the price by the length of the tape, you will be able to compare the price per yard (or per foot or inch) I won't do the comparison for you because prices vary & what you pay may be slightly different than what I paid. Just remember to compare the length in the same measurement. Some tapes list how many yards, feet or inches long they are, which makes it difficult to compare the price per unit. This product is 42 YARDS long. Other products I've seen are 27 yards long or so many inches long. If you don't have a calculator handy, this product is 126 feet long or 1,512 inches long. This will help you to compare it to other products. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
design flaws. I was given a slightly used Artista. Having 30 years potters experience, I got this one so I could travel around with it, being so light weight.
I can throw on very primitive kick wheels, so the speed and the control knob were not a big issue for me. I did not get the legs or foot peddle. An experienced potter eventually gets a back ache and standing up solves that problem. So I put the Artista on a table. Stayed steady. worked fine.
Then the belt starting slipping off the pulley. I had to borrow a phillips screw driver and remove 14 screws to put the belt back on. Then I stopped putting all the screws in because the belt slipped more and more and it was easier to fix without all those screws. The belt runs around a flat plastic pulley. I think they may have improved this, I see they advertise a V-belt, so the belt runs in a groove. This was a definite design flaw.
But, on further consideration, I think the flaw originates in the fact that the short 3" or so metal shaft, sets into a metal bushing and that sets into the plastic of the frame. The use and the belt pulling on this bushing has tipped the shaft therefore the pulley and the belt slides off the plastic pulley wheel. The v-belt may solve this problem, but I worry that the new models are still pulling against plastic and eventually wear out the small motor and start the wheel wobbling. I cant get that far because I am giving up on trying to get the belt to stay on.
I tried looking up the problem at the companies web site, no info. I looked for replacement parts, no info. I emailed the company twice and they never got back to me.
I don't think I would buy one. I think I would rather invest in a treadle wheel. They are quiet, lighter than a weighted kick wheel. Speed and electric are not necessary to a good potter, unless you are a production potter, it is more important to have a wheel designed properly. The problem with pottery wheels, is that they are usually heavy and good ones cost. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Want To Make Candles? Start Here. Really nice kit! This soy candle kit has more than enough stuff that youll need to get started! I am fairly new to candle making and I feel like this just made me acquire yet another hobby.. dang. The one tip that I would give when adding the color chips would be cut just a little off at a time-a little goes a long way! The fragrance oils smell nice.. actually better than I thought it would so Im pretty impressed with this kit! I will make sure to weigh my soy wax before making my next set.. I think perhaps 10oz or so to fill one canester but don't quote me and the directions didn't specify and I don't like to waste stuff either.. but all in all pretty decent. Great price, great find! -deborah | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Replaces my Darice heat tool for most functions. Comparison with Darice heating tool:
Darice: long thin tube shape, very hot, very LOUD and BLOWS strong. Pro: cheap, works well on large shrink bags. Cons: LOUD, Blows too strongly, making it difficult to use glitters, embossing powders. Even the cardstock items slide around too much with the wind generated by my Darice tool.
Ranger Heat it Tool: shaped like a small hair dryer, quiet, gentle. Pro: Quiet. Of the heating tools I have used, this is the quietest. Heats quickly and melts embossing powders and shrink plastic well. Does not generate a strong wind, only a gentle breath so glitters and papers do not fly. The shape of the unit is comfortable to hold. Con: Cost. More expensive than other heat tools I have used.
Like most heating tools (hair dryers, paint strippers, embossing tools, etc) the first couple times you use the tool it may smoke and make a burning smell. It is normal as the extra oil on the motor is burned off. Kinda smells a bit and may be a bit scary. But this stops. and from that point on the unit works as advertised. The Heat It tool is a joy to work with and worth the price. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Best for both detail and full face background. I bought white face paint from snazaroo ,wolfFX but Diamond FX and also Tulip but believe me Diamond FX white work the best. I do face painting at a show. I need something that can work over on other colour and also works really well with any type of skin tone. This is the best for beginner and advanced level face painting. Stores in my city did not sell Diamond FX. I am so glad that amazon is selling this product.
-- Dry out quickly
--Blend with any other colours way much better than any other brand.
-- Works wonderfully with just one or two layers.
--Perfect for flower petal and water drop design. Also good for background color
Overall this is my favourite white colour for face painting. I become their life long customer. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Love this stuff. This product was my first experience using casting resin. I was doing a project and wanted to make my own furniture appliques for it, and this stuff is perfect. I use it in silicone molds and it pops right out after hardening. It mixes clear and dries to a white color. I read some reviews about it not hardening, I have not had that problem with any of the numerous pieces I have casted. However, some pieces do take longer to harden than others! It's the small pieces, or shallow molds, that actually take the longest. One piece even took about 36 hours to fully harden, so keep that in mind. It is very easy to use, just equal parts of each bottle, mix slowly, and pour. It will start to turn white once the curing has begun (anywhere from 3-15 minutes). | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
So useful. Not only were these bags less expensive than those on a baking site that I visit, but they are twice as thick. I didn't take off any points for the cheap twist ties that are included, because I wouldn't have used a twist tie with these, no matter how good they were. To me, they're not effective for preventing freezerburn.
I won't list the measurements., since others have already done that. I will be using these versatile bag (and ordering more) for many years to come. Recommended!
Here's a link for the clips I use with these bags: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003IUH84A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Update, 12/29/14 - I have found that the bags hold a 9x9 pan, as well as 9" round cake pans. Now they have gone from useful to invaluable! Highly recommended! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Smelly Wax. I make homemade beauty products and normally use beeswax in lip balm and lotion bars. If you buy the large bars of beeswax, you literally have to sit there and grate them or eyeball how much you need and cut it off of the bar, which is time consuming. It's not a big deal for lip balm, but I make 20 lotion bars at a time, and if you haven't grated 2 cups of beeswax before, you don't know pain.
So recently I've been using these pastilles, and I've purchased from a couple different vendors, and I'm here to tell you, as far as I know, the off smell is indicative of beeswax pastilles as a rule. Clearly they require a lot more processing and heat to get the beeswax to the finished product. And with that you sacrifice the wonderful natural smell of beeswax.
So the question is, do you want convenience of the pastilles at the cost of the smell? Or do you want to break a sweat and dedicate a grater specifically to the job of grating bricks but have a wonderful smell in your finished product?
For me, I'd take the inconvenience any day. Because unless you've got a decent amount of EO or fragrance in your finished product, trust me you're going to smell it when it's done. On the off chance that anyone has found pastilles that still smell like fresh, lovely beeswax, please let us all know. But I'm convinced the smell is a problem across the board for pastilles. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Decent hand extruder. The threads on my very old Kemper mini extruder are getting worn, and I wanted to replace it with another hand extruder for small things. The new versions are not made well. Dies are thin and don't fit the barrel well. It's hard to apply enough pressure to get the clay through with small barrel if filled with firm clay.
I have a Makins extruder set, and the rod at the end is hard to turn evenly. The start/stop of turning it makes lumpy extrusions. The Makins tool is very well made.
The Walnut Hollow extruder is sufficiently sturdy and has bigger capacity than the Kemper tool. The crank makes it easier to apply pressure in a more uniform way. The extrusions are a bit less smooth than the Kemper, but much better than the Makins because of the rotating crank handle. The capacity is nice. It would be very hard to push clay through the dies w/o the crank handle. Good variety of dies. I've used the very small round and ribbon with no problems getting enough pressure to extrude.
They offer a small expansion tip to make slightly bigger extrusions, but the dies on those are limited. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
High quality tape set with a fun theme. This washi tape set contains the cutest designs. I got it with correspondence in mind, but they're simply too pretty not to use for other things. I love that there are two different sizes. Having a couple wider rolls makes taking on larger projects less daunting.
I am obsessed with washi tape, and use it most often on my nails. This set is a very welcome addition to my collection, because the ones I had previously were abstract designs, for the most part. It's nice to have some with a theme. The designs in this set are very cohesive, and can be used together, as well as separately.
The tape itself is as good as any I've used before. The paper is of a nice weight; it's not so thin as to be flimsy, but is thin enough to have the slight sheerness I like my washi tape to have. The adhesive is excellent, and allows for easy removal and repositioning, if needed. The edges don't curl up on me, either. Wherever I stick it, it stays. It tears easily, without sticking together or wrinkling. This is just a lovely set, and one good for anyone who enjoys crafting.
I received a discount on this washi tape set in exchange for my evaluation and unbiased review. Any opinion I've expressed is purely mine and based on my own personal experience using this washi tape. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
I like it. Just thought I would add my .02 worth. I got this as a gift on Christmas 2015 and stuck it in a drawer. I had a digital timer in the kitchen with a magnet on the back that came apart in Jan. 2016 (magnet fell off) I tried to reattach it with super glue but it would not hold. Then I remembered this stuff so I took it out and read the directions and attached the metal magnet to the plastic timer and it's still holding today (10/13/16). I was surprised how quickly it "set up" after applying the light.
One of the things I like most is that I needed to fix a plastic piece on the refrigerator in my camper yesterday and decided to give this another try and it was still viable. My experience with super glue is open it once and then throw the rest away, because by the time you need it again it's dried up. Not this. So far I've only used it twice but it's worked both times. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Saved my dog-destroyed sofa. One of our dogs has separation anxiety and the last time we were all gone for an evening, one of our black leather sofas got eaten. It was really bad, foam rubber and wood frame showing in places. It's not in the budget to replace our family room furniture for a few years, so we had to look for something to repair the leather. While the MastaPlasta is not completely invisible (come on, folks; it's a PATCH so it's likely *not* going to make your item look exactly like new!), it's holding up well and it definitely looks a lot better than the foam rubber and wood frame! After we saw how well it was holding up on that sofa, we ordered another sheet for reinforcing the seams on the other one, and for patching a hole in the matching footstool. Now I'm back for a small patch for the driver's seat in my husband's older Acura TL. Sometimes you can't or don't want to replace torn leather/furniture pieces, so thank goodness for good sturdy repair material like this. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Scissors Great, Shipping Not. I ordered these scissors at the end of December and according to the shipping details, I should have received them by the first few days of Jan. Then I noticed a sale in a local fabric store so I decided to purchase a second pair. Thank goodness I bought that second pair! I used these scissors to snip a rag quilt and as all the blogs have suggested, these scissors were a hand saver! They have also become my favorite pair to keep next to my machine to snip threads as I go.
Every few days I would check on the shipping to see the status of my original pair I ordered. According to the USPS website, my scissors stayed in the middle of the country for over three weeks. I should have received them by Jan 3rd. On Jan 14th, they made it to the state I live in, and almost two weeks later, they finally arrived the last week of Jan, almost five weeks after I ordered them.
By the time they arrived, I had long finished the quilt I originally purchased them for. And there were no snow storms across my state throughout the month to delay the delivery. Before I order without Amazon Prime in the future, I will think twice if I am willing to wait so long for USPS. That was very, very frustrating to track my package for five weeks, and to find that the USPS website was not accurate, per my calls to my local town office, who could find out better info than I could on the public website. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Great product, great company. I am new to quilling (about three months)and I am so glad I found your supplies from Quilled Creations. This particular kit is fun and even I found it easy to make lovely roses. I have been making greeting cards for about four years and I can't tell you how beautiful your cards (or scrapbooking) will look with a quilled embellishment.
If you are new to quilling and want to get a good start I suggest you look at their Quilling for Beginners kit, also sold by Amazon. This is what I used and I do not consider myself gifted when doing any crafting. I introduced my 11-year old granddaughter to quilling using this kit and she mastered the art in less than six hours! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Biggest jar, good quality, best price. This really is a LARGE jar. An excellent value since some places have tiny (less than an ounce) jars for a LOT of $$. I searched for a long time trying to find specifically "CLEAR DETAIL" but those words must make it cost more. So I took a chance here. It isn't quite as fine as detail powders, but if you have a little experience embossing, you can make this work. Here are my tips from an experienced amateur: ~Use an anti-static pad or brush on your paper first. ~Don't rock the stamp when you push down- it puts down ink where you don't want it & it's hard to wipe/blow/brush off the powder once it's.on.~Keeping your heating tool about 8-10" from the paper, heat from underneath to just barely melt the powder. You shouldn't have too much fly-away, but if you do, use a brush to wipe it off before you use the heat directly on the powder. Keep the heat moving back & forth as you melt it completely. Unless you like the toasty look, of course.
I practiced a few times before anything important, but I just love the results. Not to mention the amount you get! This is absolutely the best deal anywhere. I know, I looked everywhere. Having PRIME helps. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
SO MANY BALLS. So funny thing... I bought these for my wedding centerpieces. I wanted to make a cool vase display with items that would be easy to transport as I got married on an island off the coast of California. The only way to get there is by boat and space was at a premium. I bought some plastic beads, a trial bag of these and some waterproof battery candles to try out my centerpiece. I have to say they came out great. So i ordered a couple of these.
Then the comedy of errors. If you don't already know these expand, like a lot. After soaking them all I ended up with SEVERAL trashcans of bouncing balls, they were EVERYWHERE, literally. In the bathroom can, the kitchen can, a stockpot, a serving bowl. You name a container I had filled it. We spent half a day walking between rental houses dumping these things out everywhere!
I digress, these things are awesome and all but disappear in a vase filled with water. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leather Factory Perma Lok Jumbo Lacing Needle-For 1/8", 5/32. Recieved item 5 days via USPS. Product packaging diffrent from the original picture. The size of the Brass needle is only 2 5/32 in Lenght dia is 1/8" inch. Why is it caled Jumbo Lacing Needle. I recieved the brass needle in a tarnished condition. I thought I bought a NEW item. This was made in Taiwan ROC. As all the reviews that other buyers have indicated the same results. I purchased 12 time from Amazon.com and a New prime membership holder. Of all the products I've ordered. This is the first poor rated review I have given so far.
To the seller: The major problem for para cord for not fitting is because the inside diameter of the needle is supposed to be 1/8" inch. Not 1/16 like the ones you are selling. Quality. Control. department correct this problem and you will get the 5 star rateing for all your products. The inside diameter of the laceing needle is the issue. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Doable for a 9/10 year old. Santa brought this for my 4th grader who loved the Rainbow Loom. Took us less than 10 minutes to set up and figure out with YouTube. She made a coaster that's only slightly wonky but was SO proud! Awesome for her first try!! The process moves quickly too so they can accomplish something in a short period of time without losing focus. Great buy and I spent hours comparing different loom/first knitting/first crochet kits. Didnt want anymore junk that they get frustrated with and it ends up never getting used. Especially, when it could lead to a hobby they enjoy! I forsee us buying more and her making blankets and placemats!! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Pretty Vintage Floral Washi Tape. I love washi tape and I use it for so many different things and crafts. This vintage floral premium washi tape by Evermae Design Co is such a nice set.
You get 6 rolls of this vintage floral washi tape with different designs on each tape. They all a floral theme but in different types and colors. The tape is thin but is durable and sticks nicely. Each roll has about 32 feet of tape which is a good amount for washi tape. Most of the rolls are semi transparent which is cool cause I am able to layer and design my crafts.
This is well priced, I spend about average of 3 dollars a single roll, so you are getting a good deal, a lot of tape and good quality. I completely recommend this set!
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 |
Busy hands mean chatty kids. What a fun idea! I got this for my daughter for Christmas after she got one of these rubber band bracelets at a craft fair. I knew it hadn't really dawned on her that she could make them. She was SO excited to get this, I could have spent the $15 and skipped the rest of her Christmas gifts!
I saw a child psychologist on TV one time that would always get kids drawing/coloring with him and it would make it much easier to talk to them. That's what this does, I have learned more about what's going on in my daughter's life working on these silly little bracelets with her than I have in the prior year, I swear! It's a great project to bond over.
My daughter is 6, I know she has friends that are 5 and are able to do the simpler designs by themselves without a problem. They all love it.
Tips for parents:
-Your local craft store will have a perfect band organizer for much less expense than online. I think mine was $5 with a coupon.
- Get a great big, flat cosmetic bag to put the loom, hooks and in-progress projects in this bag and store it on top of the band case. The box and inner tray aren't worth keeping.
-Get plenty of bands and just vacuum up and throw away all the ones you find on the floor, it's so not worth the sorting!
- Order rubber bands in presorted colors, and then ration them kind of as needed into the case. Don't put more in there than you want to sit and sort. Learn that the hard way! It's much more fun for my 2 year old to dump them than it is for us to sort them! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
It worked. Had a "faux" leather chair which had an "L" shaped tear along the top of the back. Was able to match the chocolate color and repaired the chair. Can I tell it was ripped? Yes. Can I see the damaged area when 5 foot away? No and I no longer notice it every time I walk into the room or look at my son during dinner. And neither does my wife, which is a good thing.
I would practice with a color you won't be using on an item you don't care about, to get the hang of it. The directions are a little hard to understand and I had to read them 2 or 3 times to make sure I understood. Careful when applying the grain to get the proper side down.
This is why I would practice! | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
AMAZING. Must-have for any kind of sewing/crafting. This stuff is amazing! What in the world can you NOT do with this stuff?? I make horse show clothes that have lots of little intricate appliques; I've made cute shirts for my daughter. When in doubt, I use this stuff. I have found that you can see it through white colored stuff (white ribbon in this case; I was appliquéing a shirt for my daughter) until you wash it. I got worried at first but now it's fine. I'm one of those 'throw it together then throw it on' kind of people - so if this bothers you, give yourself a little extra time. Nonetheless, I'll buy this by the bulk when I can. Love it. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Don't get this kit. These tools are barely okay(20pcs DIY Leather working Saddle Making...). I got the gold finish version, which was a huge mistake. More about that later. I got these to increase the number of designs and patterns I can make. I was able to compare them to some other tools from Tandy Leather Factory that came with a starter kit. The Tandy stuff has better definition, by that I mean the cuts and shapes on the tool head are deeper and sharper. So as to imprint better on the leather when struck. I made sure to match the Tool number inscribed on the shaft(s) so I was not comparing apples to oranges. I've included some photos. The silver ones are from Tandy Leather Factory and are of higher quality. Lastly, the gold finish on the 20pcs DIY leather tooling kit from Amazon is absolutely horrible. On one of the photos you can see a crack when the plating is about to come off. The gold plating is literally flaking off totally contaminating my workspace with gold glitter and sometimes it's sharp as hell! Don't get this kit. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Accurate, versatile, easy to set up and use. I am relatively new to stained glass work, and I have been spending a lot of time learning it. This Kit contains all of the tools I needed to make accurate scores that break predictably. I have less wasted glass, fewer recuts, much reduced grinding needs, and nicer completed projects with the Cutters Mate system. I am very happy with my purchase and I have been making excellent use of it.
The tools themselves are extremely well made, beautifully finished, and very sturdy. It is certain to last a lifetime under normal use. They are well engineered, and a lot of thought and experience has gone into the design. For those of us who prefer, or need to work sitting down, or who have issues with arthritic joints, this is an excellent set up as there is no additional pressure needed to score the glass, and no weight other than your hand and forearm is required on the strip cutter. The waffle surface makes setting the tool up and maintaining the alignment simple and intuitive in addition to catching any shards or grozier chips keeping them off the floor and away from your fingers. The ruler assists in repeating cuts over and over, and these are as accurate as you would wish. I completed a leaded transom window without having to adjust or spent more than a total of about three minutes on the grinder, the parts were extremely accurate. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Versatile product that should be in EVERY craft room. This product is just so cool! Perfect for so many little random things.
Want a run down of how this works? Here goes!
I boiled water in the microwave in an old cool whip container ( It messed up a measuring cup I had when my son was trying it before me, so we stuck with disposables after this) I find as long as the water is hot enough it does not stick to the containers. I did not use a thermometer when heating the water, I just let it get to a boil and grabbed it out the microwave.
Next, I just dumped a bunch in there, waited like 30 seconds, and grabbed it out with a plastic fork. After letting it cool down for about a minute it was time to play! I did use the colors on both things I made. They came out bright and awesome ( the black surprised me it was so bold). In the end I painted them gold because it matched my decor.
I made a cool ring holder, and also a mount for a jewelry holder idea I saw on Pinterest forever ago. I was able to very easily drill a hole in it to be able to mount the gold jewelry rack. Seriously so easy!
This product molds smooth, and is very pliable. O yes, forgot to mention REUSABLE!!! If you don't like your outcome, just plop it back in hot water and try again!!
It dries hard as a rock and as you can see from my photos, it takes spray paint beautifully. No scratching off at all.
I believe this stuff should be in every craft room. There are just endless possibilities!!
I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. The photos are my own as well. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
My favorite cutter. As titled, this is my favorite cutter for scrapping and card making, and I have quite a collection. I also feel, based on my experience, that Fiskars does has the best rotary cutter out there. Replacement blades are inexpensive, the cutting edge is inexpensive, and both are so easy to replace. I get a good, straight cut every single time.
So if I like it so much, why not give it 5 stars? My only reason is because it isn't a 12" cutter. I don't understand the title -- because you truly cannot measure 12" with the cutter. There are two inches on the right side, with all of the 1/16" markings, so it's easy to take anything 2" or less off your paper using either side of the cutting blade. The surface is 8 1/4" though, and there is no swing arm to measure up to 12". The swing arms are never really accurate to cut with anyhow, IMO.
Other than that, I love, love, love this cutter. I use the (basically) same smaller version with the 4+" cutting surface when card making, but wanted this bigger one for my page layouts. It's pricey, but worth it in the long run. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Beautiful subtle shading differences and very fine particles. When I bought these I wondered if I was being silly--is there really a difference in glitter products? Yes. There is. This is finer than most glitter products and the shading is more subtle. Really beautiful colors.
I used it with a variety of glues and for a variety of projects. I did find that using Krylon's matte clear spray worked very well and has held up the best. We used it on a pair of shoes that needed some glam. I sprayed first, then shook glitter on, then sprayed again. A final coat of spray seemed to be key in keeping the glitter in place and this was probably our least messy, least glitter-shedding project.
Just as a warning: because it's so fine the glitter is extremely hard to contain. You're going to find it EVERYWHERE despite your best efforts. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
Leave these alone if you have hand pain. These were bought for me as I make a lot greeting cards and paper crafts. My family thought they would be easier for me since I have a badly arthritic thumb and wrist on my dominate hand.
After the first hour of having to lean against the table and use my other hand to push the scissor closed the pain the plastic handle fell off of the handle! It just broke. More cheap crap from China. My hand was hurting more than before.
I called Fiskars about the broken plastic and was told they shouldn't have done that. No kidding?
I gave the replacement piece and the scissors to my son who is the only one strong enough to shut those scissors!
I now use loop scissor that are very sharp and causes no pain to my hand.
I bought them at Arthritis Supplies dot com, just search under Around the House/Office Aids for Loop Handle Scissors and you'll find the best pair of scissors for arthritic hands before and after surgery. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
looks good but executes its purpose very poorly. I found it worked ok in some cases but note others problems not pushing the inserts far enough into the framing material -- mine does the same. But my biggest complaint is for the brads -- they don't fit into the tool. I bought a package of brads at same time I bought the tool: package is labeled with Logan logo and states it is for the Logan Fitting Tool Model F400-1 -- the Tool I bought. But the brads are to big to fit into the Tool (the head or the point). The tool states it takes a 18g brad but the official package isn't labeled as 18g just as Model F12, as stated above the package is labeled "For use with F400-1." I am still looking locally for brads that fit (I want to try them to the Tool before buying any again).
In summary: the tool design looks good but executes its purpose very poorly. I would not buy one again. | arts-crafts-and-sewing_crafting |
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