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*Younger children need careful supervision with oil paints.
This kit is 'Professional' in terms of the types of items included, but know that you are not getting professional quality. (*EDIT: see update)
For a child or someone that has never done more than a doodle, or someone that wants to experiment with different mediums before investing in something better, this could be a starting point.
The markers are similar to the types you'd buy at a drugstore. As far as oils, these are fine to see if you like working with oil, and then you can be thrilled when you get Grumbacher oils. The included brushes are useless for oil. Using them will make you think you hate oil painting because they make working with oil a challenge.
For the pencils, think of pigment as a block of chalk that needs to be ground to a powder and then mixed with other things to create the 'lead' in the pencil. In order to have the color even it must be an incredibly fine powder or it leaves dots the size of the powder particle. Not important for many, but hardly 'Professional'.
At this price point, one does not expect professional equipment, so in my most humble opinion it should be called 'Darice Value Set'. If it were, it would gain a star.
UPDATE 12/5/13: When I first posted this review, it was called 'Darice Professional'. The wording has now changed.
The manufacturer has commented that some reviewers received a kit that is not the final retail product. It is my assumption that my review is based on what may have been a prototype.
I will update again with more information the moment it becomes available to me.
UPDATE 12/6/13: Got a peek at the real set, while the box is slightly nicer, the contents are the same. Prototype was only sent to reviewers, according to manufacturer. I give this product three stars based on the 'sale' price which is half the suggested retail price. | 3 |
I really like the patterns but its VERY thin, so other paper shows through it - you have to make the right paper choices when using this. | 4 |
Received around a month ago. Excellent Brother clear presser foot. I am able to see the stitches. Easy to clip on. I would purchase again. | 5 |
Just as described - very fast delivery | 5 |
Didn't realize how big the tube was. I saw the price and thought it'd be little, but no! Great quality paint and you can't beat the price. I think it was double at Michaels. Never going there for my paint again! | 5 |
Nice, warm, grip and just comfortable. The hook slips nicely, won't snag. | 5 |
I use for keeping my many earrings in and it's perfect. Have alot of these types of storage bins and while they all are similar to each other, this one has such an easy open/close that I decided to move earrings into it. When it's closed, it stays closed until you flip the small latch. Thin enough to fit in drawer with other stuff. | 5 |
These are very nice embossing folders for the A2 size cards. The "Merry Christmas" embosser is very elegant. They cut clean, crisp designs. | 5 |
Seems like a great deal. Incredibly poor quality . Terrible if you are actually using it:
- markers are wear too fast
- markers cause paper to cake - kid gets too upset
- markers are too THICK to hold. My hand started to cramp after 2 min of coloring, not to mention a little kids hands.
(Rose art got the best markers ever, washable, soft, and last forever)
- pencils just won't color. They tear paper leaving barely visible lines.
- all paint is whitish. hard to get on the brush. (Dollar tree got the best watercolors ever for $1)
- and crayons are so stinky that cause a headache, they won't pass the toxicity screening for sure. | 1 |
Love this paper I love they way it take in the watercolor when I paint on it
Will be a main paper I use from now on for all watercolor paintings | 5 |
Definitely works as advertised and attracts pins VERY well. A bit on the heavy side, but definitely a helpful, well made, magnetic pin holder. | 5 |
Excellent product!!! I use them with acrylic paints, of course Liquitex paints. Liquitex knows how to create brushes that work wonders with they awesome paints. So very happy with these brushes I can do a lot of different techniques with these brushes a must have for painting!!!!! | 5 |
Pretty but you will need a lot depending on your project and that will get pricey. | 3 |
Not bonding when glued tote bag parts.. It still comes off I waited the time. Use less | 2 |
I LOVE these scissors! I use them when sewing and wish I'd had a pair years ago! They are handy, sharp clear out to the points and are great for clipping strings, or cutting into small places. | 5 |
BLACK OUT.
Period.
I will go straight for this product brand when next needed. | 5 |
Saw some reciews saying very thin, light covering. Yes but with layers comes the good color. Do a few primer layers then a few of the color you want, works great. | 5 |
Another great purchase from Amazon. Works well in the Crop n Style binders. | 5 |
This was a less expensive option to get a set of 4 of commonly used sizes. They appear to be well constructed and compare favorably to similar ones made by other companies. Basic instructions are included for use. Be patient with the expected delivery date as these are mailed from China. Would purchase again from this vendor. | 5 |
More fun organizer accessories! | 5 |
These are very good quality. The beads are uniform and colors are vibrant. Have already purchased another set. You won't be disappointed! | 5 |
I used this for my curtain rods -- I needed a longer rod than was available, so I bought two shorter rods and wound this around as a sort of bridge, extending both rods for an additional five inch gap. Strong. Not sticky on the sides. Stil looks good after being in the sunlit window for a few months, but only I can tell it is duck tape ... it looks like curtain rod! | 5 |
It took a bit to get it to not double wrap the yarn and lock down at first, but once I figured it out, it works like a charm. It's much easier than rolling a ball of yarn by hand.
The arm coming from the base could have been about half an inch to an inch taller. It wouldn't have locked down at first that way. | 5 |
Just what I needed. Good price. Excellent delivery. | 5 |
This is a wonderful thing. I like it | 5 |
I love this, I quilt well I used to quilt all the time but after my son I had to pack everything up. So now I only quilt once in a while. In a few years, I will be quilting all the time again. But I still will be using this tool lots. I am making drawstring backpacks for my son's birthday party. He is having a survival party so everyone gets a backpack with survival tools.
this quilting ruler has helped me so much in making the backpacks.
the edges are straight and the angles are true. This is making sewing so much easier.
and it is flat so it stows away behind my sewing kit.
I highly recommend this quilters ruler to everyone who sews whether they quilt or not.
I received this 5.8 X 11.8 inch Non-Slip Quilting Ruler with Clear Surface Perfect Edge Grids Angles for Straight and Angle Cutting. for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. Since I use your reviews when I buy products I will always return the favor by leaving an honest review for you whether or receive a discount or not. I am not affiliated with the seller, supplier, or manufacturer in any way. This is my honest review. | 5 |
Good quality, soft, I love the way it bunches, indeed it is suitable for many different projects. | 5 |
Absolutely love this giant table. Fits my machine perfectly. And the shipping was faster than they said. I highly recommend it. | 5 |
great value. sturdy snaps. | 5 |
They're not perfect but a good starter set. The smaller "silver" hooks have some imperfections that can snag yarn. Be careful. Overall, good for the beginner (like me). | 4 |
I like these, seem like they are well made. | 4 |
These were exactly what I wanted. They are sturdy key rings. An inch in diameter. I like how the jump rings are separated. I will be ordering from this seller again. Now I can get down to some serious key chain making for gifts. Great product and so reasonably priced. Shipping was excellent. I am spoiled. Always expect the best from Amazon and I have never been disappointed. | 5 |
some dies cut and some didnt | 3 |
Perfect texture. I've even tinted it to save a step when doing a solid color background. | 5 |
good sharpener, two holes | 5 |
I love the multiplicity of colors which help me color code my stitch pattern and color changes. These seem as sturdy as the much more expensive kind and are the same size. They open and close easily; are pliable and smooth. I'm currently using them on two projects with several stitch counts, and color variations. After opening and closing different colors 10 times or more I am totally impressed that I can only tell the difference from the more expensive brand by the color. These are performing well. I have enough for several WIPs. These are for yarns through "4", not for bulky/chunky yarns. You'd need a bigger size for those. | 5 |
amazing software some great for beginners and veterans. | 5 |
This little machine has it's limitations for sure. Having said that, overall, it's still a good quality machine.
The biggest drawback in my opinion is the fact that you can only punch 6 holes at a time - without moving the paper down and lining it up again to continue punching more holes. Another drawback, to me, is the collection chamber for the little pieces of paper that have been punched out. It's small and difficult to empty - I wish it had a drawer or some easier way to empty.
On the positive - the blades are strong - I regularly punch through 10mil laminated paper and it hasn't dulled at all. The price, compared to most other binding machines is obviously good. And the small size makes it easy to store. It also fits any brand of owire - you do not have to buy Zutter brand owire. | 4 |
If you have the Addi clicks and want to use the cords as a stitch holder, I find that an stopper is nice to have. Makes life a little easier, and who doesn't want that? | 4 |
Excellent product. I am very satisfied. | 5 |
These powders are simply not fine enough. A clear superfine embossing powder is what I need to define the intricate rubber & cling stamps I use most frequently. These are not it. | 2 |
Absolutely lovely.....everything I expected | 5 |
I used this tool with the Fiskars texture templates to give my cards that something extra they needed. This makes it simple to texture a larger area perfect for making a background for my birthday cards. I did notice it is easiest if you rub the texture plate diagonally versus straight up and down. | 4 |
This tool will revolutionize how you cut fabric. If you have not used a rotary cutter before, you need to try this. And the Softgrip handle makes it much easier on your hand when you are doing a lot of cutting. | 5 |
I am hesitant to give this four stars, although it's beautiful paper, and the company is wonderful and trustworthy, but Amazon lists this as 90lb watercolor paper, am I missing something? It clearly states 80LB on the label. So it acts like high quality 80lb watercolor paper, not 90LB. That's not the products fault; it's listed incorrectly. If I had bought it from a private seller on here I could write and complain, but I can find nowhere on here where I can inform Amazon without making a phone call. Some people said the price was high. Are you kidding me? It's 2.5 feet by 15 feet. That's 37.5 square feet. That's 64 cents a foot, not too shabby for watercolor paper, but I don't know, I have never priced out 80LB paper before and didn't even know they made it that lightweight. I'm not sure I understand, perhaps the GSM is a factor. I think I have noticed that despite the poundage, GSM can be different, per different types of paper and also I've noticed, that the paper can feel thicker, or tougher, rather, even though it's a lower poundage compared to other paper of it's weight. If someone understand this, please enlighten me.
That being said, the paper is beautiful and fairly tought in my opinion, but I would not expect it to act like 140 LB watercolor paper. I have painted on 90LB and have it buckle, so it makes sense as a possible outcome for this paper, too. I think this is why most high quality watercolor paintings are on 140 LB at the very least, if not 300 or higher for gallery quality paintings.
So I guess the value here depends on what you are using it for. It's would be good I would think if you want to belt out a lot of painting for practice? I wish people would have said what they were using it for, and exactly what happens in more details. I have to say that if it's not on a block, too, watercolor paper can buckle, so perhaps the reviewers here did not know that. Another interesting thing about this paper is that it seems to have a bit of a sheen (satin) finish compared to the more matte w.c. papers I've used. | 4 |
I like the variety pack. Very fragile and needs caution if used in households with children and/or pets.
Very handy tools for delicate beading or embellishment. | 5 |
I have had this machine for 5 months, and have used it so many times. It is great for embossing paper with embossing folders. However, I use it most often for cutting out shapes with dies. The reason why I am taking off one star is the opening on the machine is only 6 inches wide. If you want to use large pieces of paper for bigger cards and what not, it can be tricky to cut, or ultimately, you won't get them through this machine. However, for the most part it has worked well for me, and I love how affordable and compact it is. | 4 |
veru useful. | 5 |
Hands & wrists hurt less, can crochet longer. | 5 |
These are the fastest needles that I can thread. I love them. I need er could thread sizes #11-13 even with a needle threacer. | 5 |
The first one I'm making a baby blanket. This one is for a sweater. I have index cards in the mesh pocket so I know which project is which. The strap is a godsend. It makes carrying it so easy. | 5 |
Great head pins for making earrings. | 5 |
Awesome! Snazaroo paints are super easy to use, not likely to spill, and wash off easily. Do not let the size of the makeup fool you. It's a lot like watercolor paint, you get way more than it seems. I do suggest getting a small spray bottle filled with water to use with the paint. Spray the paint, swirl with brush, then paint away. This kit comes with everything else you need to get started. | 5 |
a really nice product light and real easy to use and to travel with | 5 |
These were just what I was looking for. The thinness of the magnetic sheets was perfect and the magnetic strength wasn't too much nor too little. | 4 |
You can get from the finest sprays up to a really nice varied pattern with this sprayer. | 5 |
THESE ARE SOME OF THE MOST VIBRATE COLORS THAT I NOW OWN AND I JUST LOVE THE QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT. | 5 |
This works perfectly, I use it at an angel to cut instant v-cuts in the ends of my paper ribbons for accent on my cards and scrap pages. Just insert your paper end, so the square makes a "v" shape, on the corner, and clip - and there you have it, a perfect v cut on the end of your paper strip. | 5 |
Very nice oroduct | 5 |
Very handy tool for watercolor art. Easy to gauge how hard to squeeze for the amount of water you want. | 4 |
good elastic. hard to the touch, though. great snap. | 5 |
This is a dandy brush, and since I purchased it six weeks ago, it has quickly become my favorite. It's soft and lush with excellent water and pigment pick-up, and it feels great on paper. I have more expensive brushes in my roll, but this is the one I've started reaching for this one right off the bat. Highly recommend. | 5 |
I love this sew9ing machine! My SO bought it for me for my birthday. After watching a few YouTube videos on how to set it up and use it, I began to sew my first garments. Using this machine is a breeze and I would recommend it for any beginner or expert sewer. | 5 |
Sets up to fast. Got it for grandaughter and she can't get anything made before it gets to hard. | 3 |
These are really good pipe cleaners and don't shred apart , leaving pieces behind... | 5 |
Great die to have on hand, just think of all the different ways you could use them in card making. | 5 |
These work very well for nearly any quilting job on my Janome. | 5 |
Sturdy and different sizes for different projects! | 5 |
I am amazed at these crochet hooks. My hand used to hurt after 2 hours of work. With these I can work for 4 hours without pain or hand cramps. | 5 |
Awesome, great product. | 5 |
SO FAR SO GOOD......GREAT SETUP..... | 5 |
Good scissors, the 7 inch size is good for me. I always lose my scissors, keep having to buy more. Knomes steal them. | 5 |
This is just what I wanted/needed for help with some of my polymer clay creations. I love this extruder and its disks so much more than the one I had before. It is much easier to use and has much more variety. | 5 |
Best embroidery tool ever purchased. I have long nails and I have to use a thimble on the side of my right index bc that's always what I use for pushing the needle. This has saved my fingers from calluses and skewered fingernails. | 5 |
the hose is not 25ft. more like 10ft | 3 |
I was hoping the panel was in cluded and it`s not . | 3 |
These are great. My daughter uses them for her perler beads. | 5 |
None of my envelopes seem to be symmetrically done despite easy directions and videos of instruction. | 1 |
these are perfect! I already have a pair for my knitting bag tool kit and these are some of the best little scissors I've ever had. So many of my friends are jealous of mine and often threaten to steal them. NEVER!
As a surprise to many of my friends....i am duplicating my tool kit for them and these scissors fit perfectly in the kit. The price was perfect for the number of kits I need to make.
Love these scissors!
I received this item at a discount to provide an honest review. This is as honest as it gets. :) | 5 |
I love Darice embossing folders, & this one is perfect for the birthday cards I make for all the animals in our family! | 5 |
Will not use any other needle for beading. | 5 |
I have bought a few different sizes of this book. The pages are great for mixed media. Glue, mod podge, acrylic and pencils all work well. I don't like using water colors though, the paper surfaces tears or balls up. The spiral binding gives extra room so collage layers work. In tape bound books it just becomes over stuffed. The covers are strong weight, not flimsy. The surface takes gesso and paint well. I have one for bible journaling, one for Art Journaling and another to try different techniques. Good price. One (maybe 2) of the sizes are part of the Amazon Add-on program so it is a good value. | 5 |
Three stars because my daughter loves the designs, but I was disappointed that they weren't two-sided (they could've at least made the back sides a solid color, but they aren't. You can see the design through the back). Yes, the designs are pretty, and yes, there are a lot of pages, but they had an odd, unpleasant smell (not sure if it was the ink or how they'd been stored? Either way, they left a weird smell on my hands, but it washed off thankfully).
Basically this is what we use as our "trying to get it right" for origami projects. For the actual ones we make to give away, we use a different paper. | 3 |
Love KAMsnaps they are awesome. Easy to use even for a beginner. I don't want to go back to the other kind. These are great. There are a lot of videos on YouTube on how to use KAMsnaps so it is easy to learn. I love them. They are so affordable. | 5 |
They are just like the pair that I ruined when I was a kid making Indian artifacts, much to the consternation of my mom...something about the high quality of these confirms my good judgment in buying. them...use them or not there will be the memories...of course I'll use them! KDG, Esq. | 5 |
Great,
I used for my son's wedding invitation cards | 5 |
1440, I expected more from that number but it is such a small bag of stones. I am looking for an affordable but large amount of hotfix stones and this just was not it. | 3 |
Aggressive price, vapes great! | 5 |
I use this for making plates with fabric and it works very well. Although it says it's diswasher safe, it's only for the top shelf. | 5 |
Good replacements for a good price. | 4 |
Very helpful-a necessity for any jewelry maker-at least if you are working with metal.
This time I was able to find a reasonable price. Too! | 5 |
Perfect fro my craft project.. | 5 |
Absolutely beautiful! And what a bargain! I will purchase more. They are beautiful in many of my designs. No loose or ill fitting stones. I was surprised at the quality for the price. | 5 |
Very annoying as the silver thread bar keeps falling as soon as you get into the groove of spinning the yarn. | 2 |
Great for DYI key chains.... | 4 |
I had no issues cutting with this product while using Shimmer Sheetz. However it does not stick to all surfaces. I had used Yupo paper and it would not stick at all. I ended up having to use glue anyway which is what I should have done to begin with. | 1 |
This product was really great. I ordered another one. | 5 |
Good product. Exactly what I expected. I was pleased and would recommend. Compared to other needles I have used, these knitted smoothly - no binding or slipping (dropped stitches by accident). | 4 |
Better than expected, the finish in particular was a nice surprise. | 5 |
Excellent for hobbies and many other uses. | 5 |
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