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Sharp and stout, works very well.	5
I have no idea why it took me so long to buy one. They are fantastic for getting into tight spots and cutting my beading thread	5
Was not what I expected, will not buy again.	3
I used this product for the first time as I am new at this craft. It did the job exactly as stated and I am more than happy with it. I would highly recommend.	5
Armour Etch is awesome but please be wise while using it. You should wear a mask, gloves and protective eyewear. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area. I see a lot of youtubers that do none of these things. I love this Armour Etch!!!	5
Excellent machine....	5
great best buy online for wooden trays. Bought 2.	5
When you find what you like, stick with it. Really high quality, hold a lot of water, great for watercolor. I believe these are hand made in Sir Lanka. I have most of the Silver Brush line...I also like the Princeton Neptune set. If you use inexpensive brushes and switch to these, you have to practice with them for awhile, as these handle water different than an inexpensive brush...much, much better. They are my number One.	5
This thread matches the thread usually sewn on the bottom of every pair of jeans that I fix for my husband. It's too bad that this seller does not sell a larger size.	5
Nice colors but no lavender (I wrote about this in another review) and have come to the conclusion they can't be made. All the pens however are great and I'm very satisfied.	5
Nice frame kit to put together. Pieces fit nicely.	5
My old manual machine died after a long life and 3 generations in my family. Sewing was a pain with my old machine: it jammed, it didn't do button holes, it didn't do much of anything besides sew a line (which I would end up ripping out three times to get it right). The Brother SE400 is AMAZING. Sewing is fun again! It has so many stitch options (I thought I wouldn't use them, but having the option is nice - I find I DO use them afterall). It has all the pieces and parts to sew zippers and button holes (a breeze!! So much easier than how I learned in home-ec so many years ago!). And the price.... $400 LESS than the sewing store, the only difference being this doesn't have Disney embroidery designs.	5
This set is a great deal. Don't know if I'll ever use the small silver needles, but I got this mainly for the case which seems to be of good quality. All the hooks seem to be the right sizes and are all marked. Can't beat the price.	5
I got this to secure any type of fabric sandwiches before sewing. It's interesting how a dent on one side is more user friendly. I bought size 1 specifically for thinner sandwiches and corners. The shorter length makes the stacking and securing better and easier.	4
This soap mold was perfect for me. It is large and that is what I needed and easy to use.	5
these are great so my ruler does not slip when I am cutting fabric, they are truly non-slip and I recommend them	5
A little too overindulgence for me, but I love Tim Holtz line and it does keep them in sight to choose.	4
As advertised, delivered switfly.	5
I found this yarn just fine as to texture and consistency. I especially liked the fact that the beginning strand came out of the center of the skein, making it comfortable to work with. So many skeins of other manufacturers no longer do this and you encounter many tangles, etc. throughout your project. I will be ordering and buying this company's yarn more in the future!	5
this is a great tool. easy to use.	5
Our veterans have been through a lot. This patch says it perfectly, "All gave some, some gave all." Who wouldn't want to honor our vets?	5
Wow this product really work...I have 9 ink pads that I bought almost 10 years ago and if I used 3 or 4 times was alot...anyway I'm into making cards and before I buy a bunch of new inks I decide to try this refreshing ink and what nice surprise that really work...even one of my inks that pad had all this bumps on top after few sprays and I scrub the top works really well. I'm very glad that I try.	5
Beautiful colors....blends easily....fine nib	5
Perfect for the project that I am working on.	5
These are nice little spacer beads. I won't hesitate to order again when I need more.	5
S....L...O....W S...H...I...PP...N...G. NOT HERE....GOTTA WONDER WHY NOT. The item finally arrived. Next time I will look closer, much closer, to where the item being sold originates. In this case these little beads came from China. Buying "Made in China" rubs me wrong. I will pay closer attention.	3
nice selection of phrases but a bit thin to cut and then glue to projects	4
Vinyl is fun to work with and the Silhouette cuts it perfectly. Glad they sell Black by itself because it is a color I will use a lot.	5
Very nice backs.	5
Love the metal bobbins! I have a Brother PQ 1500S and they work great, plus this is an excellent company to buy all supplies from. They are honest and deliver as fas as possible. If they make an error the company will fix it right away. I buy most of my sewing and embroidery supplies from them for the past 3 years.	5
Love it, love it	5
They work great! I used them on multiple layers of heavy cardstock.	5
Great for making t-shirts! They wash great and the paint dries really smooth! Will definitely order more soon.	5
This tool makes making bias tape so easy. Yeah you can sit there and fold yourself, but it's time consuming. This makes it much faster. I make a lot of double fold 1/2 inch tape...I run thru this first and then run thru a smaller size to get my double fold.	5
what a great way to keep the mess at a minimum. The paint cups are sturdy, seal up nicely, the brushes wipe off inside and waaaa laaaa - no mess when the kids tip the paint over. Great product.	5
This is a very small field of embroidery but perfect for some items. Best part is that it saves on stabilizer.	5
These are so stunning!	5
I love these beads! Awesome price for beautiful quality beads, thank you! I'll be ordering these again.	5
This is beautiful yarn. It makes a beautiful baby blanket. It works up nice and is soft and cuddly.	5
They are exactly what I need to complete my projects.	5
Been using these for years, first me, then my children, and now my grandchildren. Easy to hold for any hand.	5
Bought this for a class I was taking. It's useful, but no more useful than any other 6.5" square up ruler. I could have used one I already had.	3
Love this machine works like a dream still a year later .	5
For those of you that don't knit, and instead crochet: When I found these, I had to try them out for broomstick lace projects. I've learned that this size needle is PERFECT for making broomstick lace crochet. They are also thick, quality needles and everything I was expecting from Lion Brand.	5
safe and helpful for my 4-year-old son	5
Great tool. Much larger than I expected. I can felt on the go with ease. I recommend getting the tool pictured to the left. It will save your fingers while felting and it also holds items to be felted in place.	5
have used these before, really help out	5
I purchased this machine for my daughter's 8th birthday. I had been teaching her to sew using my Singer Featherweight and a simplistic Kenmore mechanical machine. She has had it now for a year and it has been a fantastic machine for her to continue to learn to sew on. She chooses to sew on average 4-5 days a week. As with other Janome machines, it is very ergonomic and the control placement is intuitive, making it easy to start to use straight out of the box. The horizontal bobbin and spool pin make for tangle free, drop in threading and starting. I showed her once, and she has been able to retread this machine on her own. My daughter has used this machine to sew clothing and toys for herself as well as clothes for her American Girl dolls and their friends. Every function she has required, has worked flawlessly. As others have stated, the plastic throat plate and ankle are less than desireable, but they have not been problematic in this year of use. The slight electronic whine mentioned in other reviews is also noticible at times, but I guess we aren't sensitive, because it hasn't bothered us. I would recommend this machine because of its metal internals (internal frame), something that many of the other starter sewing manufacturers have gotten away from. Though the initial cost is a little more, in time, this machine will hold its timing and stitch quality over the plastic framed competition. That, and its easy to use, and super cute, it helps to make sewing fun!	5
I was surprised how nifty these mats are. I work on jewelry on our dining room table. I put one mat directly under the project I'm working on, partly to see it more clearly and also to catch anything I drop (so the cats don't run off with the beads). I use another mat to set out my tools, so the wood of the table is protected, and my tools are right there where I can grab them when needed.	5
Got these for an art box for my granddaughter. I may also use them in future sewing projects for her.	5
The cutters in this set do not work very well. BUT the rounded pliers and gripping pliers work just fine.	3
Great for big hands	5
The Osborne #144-43 Stitching Awl is better than other awls that I have used. This is a high quality awl and very sharp. I keep my needle in a cork from a wine bottle to keep it from getting damaged. It works better than I expected. Well worth the price.	5
They work just fine and the selection of random colors is nice to have for small projects.	5
great price and product.	5
colors so great	5
No other c needle will do. They are easy to thread whether you use thread or Fireline and last a very long time.	5
good but I prob won't buy them again	5
This product was my first "Copic" buy. I've been using the markers since I opened the package and love them. I will be buying more.	5
It works. Keeps acrylic paints moist enough to continue using. Overnight so far, but I think a week of maintaining paint moisture would not be expecting too much from this palette. Mounted to the underside of the lid is a number of projections that prevent the lid from settling or being crushed onto paint inside the palette. The moisture retaining media looks like a flat yellow sponge, but it is not sponge, but it absorbs and holds a almost a cup of water. However, wring out at least half of this amount. The dry media is just a bit too large to fit into the well, so I trimmed it to fit. Who'd have thought a sponge material would shrink when wet? No foul, though - I didn't trim off so much that it isn't usable. Negative issues: Five sheets of "paper" disposable palette material accompanies the box. I'm not a fan of disposable anything - I prefer to reuse/recycle, and these just won't stand up to reuse or recycling. The color of the water retaining media is yellow. I paint from a glass palette that fits beautifully in the well of this Sta-Wet. Yellows are difficult backgrounds on which to mix colors. A 10% gray colored media would be so much better. Well, back to finish the fun flower painting on the easel using the paint put on the palette and protected by this product last night! UPDATE 8/8/16: Paint stays moist and usable at least for two weeks. Had to step away from the palette box and left several blobs and mixed puddles of paint there just to see what would happen. The thin puddles dried out, and the blobs lightly skinned over. Used a palette knife to remix the blobs and they were as though just squeezed from the tube.	4
Perfect for my Daughter learning to crochet. Comfort grips are excellent for her hands. She has a slight disability concerning her grip and was never able to grip standard crochet hooks. This has been perfect.	5
we purchased this on my husbands prime account, so we are a verified buyer even though it might not say that. i am a face painter and i love how many sizes there are included in this set. so far i am pleased with these brushes, however, when i received the box, the brushes did not all have the clear plastic protection sleeves on them or they were too short and the brushes are now bent. the paint brushes i use the most are the #3 (pictures included of the awful stub of a point) and the #3 i received will not work for what i purchased it for. i have only used these brushes the one time today, so we will see how they hold up. i am loving the very fine brushes. if i were to receive replacement brushes for the ones that are bent i would rate a 5.	3
I prefer working with heavy body paints, but sometimes it makes sense to thin them. Although acrylics are easily thinned by water. Too much water may reduce the binding quality of the acrylic base. And it is an economic way to make some pigments last longer.	5
still hours of fun making new things with this kit....	5
I made my first card with it on parchment card stock in brown ink. It's a perfect greeting card. I was skeptical about it til I used it.	5
Beautiful sheen and nice thickness to it.	5
I wasn't sure how well this paint mixer would work. I do not like shaking my paint in the pint jars only to get the lids full of paint and the ensuing mess. This is the answer to it all. Works quickly and does the job!! Best little gadget around!! Thanks, Amazon, for carrying this product!!	5
This is really nice bobbin thread, my Dream Machine loves it.	5
To,small	5
Got this for my daughter for Christmas and she is loving it!!! The instructions are great for us beginners and it works great! All the options make it fun for her to make many different stiches. It also helps you thread the thread thru the needle which is awesome, makes it way easier!!! We are still learning all the things it does but I highly recommend this for anyone especially beginners, makes learning fun!	5
Nice, smaller than expected.	3
This item took a while to figure out how to apply. I've looked online for suggestions on applying Snazaroo but once I got the product, it was a whole different ballpark. The best way to apply it is to dip the brush in a small puddle of water and start circling it into the paint. It should be pasty once you mix it, not watery. From there, you apply in big strokes. If your brush is too wet and/or drippy, the paint will look like water stains on a mirror, except on your face. The pastier, the more matted it looks on your skin. Unfortunately, you'll need to repeat this process a lot because it can dry very quickly. Hope this helps others! Other than that, it's easy to remove from skin and even cloth. Note: This yellow can look greenish on olive skin tone. I recommend buying this with orange and mixing them together for a warmer tone on your face.	3
Just used my new chalk pens and I am very pleased with the results. Easy to use and no odor. The writing results are neat and legible. Would order again in the future. Thanks for your emails.	5
I love to craft and these are a great addition to my collection. I would order more of these nestabilities dies if I had the funds to do so, this is a must have set for the basic collector.	5
Stamps are made of great material. Be prepared to use some elbow greese as these stamps do not come pre-cut. You must cut them out yourself. For the price they are worth it and the detail is crisp with various inks. This set has a beautiful collection of snowflakes.	4
A good buy for my "OCC" Christmas packages. I made up sewing kits for all the older girls and this was a good item to put in the kits.	4
Priced right	5
Used this for my wedding bouquet--nice touch!	5
theses are too cute	5
They don't cut fabric as easily as I would like, but everything else seems to be fair game. Overall, good scissors. Very sturdy and can be used for many things. I put one set in the kitchen and use it to cut meat. Cuts through frozen chicken with no issues. I tried them in the dishwasher, no problem with that either. My only complaint is that they create a nice crisp cut in almost everything, but they shred the fabric edges slightly. They aren't touted as fabric or sewing scissors, so it isn't a big deal, but I was hoping... Anyway, good overall purchase.	4
Bought this looking for a couple jumbo sized pins, but this assortment doesn't have them. It only has assorted small sizes; if you're looking for teeny-tiny to small, would be a good choice. Otherwise, look elsewhere.	3
The thread stays in the blades to cut cleanly. I, myself, found then too small to use comfortably, as I have trouble picking things up. They do cut wonderfully, get real close to the fabric and do not shred the thread. I would recommend them.	3
The lids are stuck on these and I can't get them open. The other sets work just fine.	2
Absolutly the best thing I have ever purchased. LOVE my machine. The possibilities are endless. There is always a bit of a learning curve with new things. Once I learned how to adjust the cut settings and speeds for the vinyl I was using I was ready to rock and roll by the way, not all vinyl is created equally, different colors may require a different cut depth and/or speed. There are a bazillion youtube videos out there for projects and troubleshooting.	5
the best begginner tool kit for woodcarving	5
Nice gauge but mine arrived dented in several areas.	4
Absolutely Love Love Love this machine! So easy to use with the Cricut design studio. The best feature is the dial for what type of paper you are using. No guessing how much pressure you need as it does it all for you. There is one downfall and it might be something I am doing wrong and that is using the Scoring Tool. It really doesn't score very well. Can't see the lines on the paper of where to fold, so I put one of the cricut markers in the carriage to draw the lines on where to fold.	5
I use these with all of my jewelry making! They work exceptionally well at getting tarnish off with a minimum amount of time and effort, and the chemical seems to actually keep the metal from tarnishing as quickly. I've had cloths that require a lot of time and rubbing to do the same work. These do what they say. I recommend them.	5
Thread breaks much easier while sewing at high speeds than the Gutermann thread I normally use, but it is a smaller diameter, has a nice finish, and has a nice sheen to it. Take the good with the bad I suppose.	3
Super assortment! any size you could ever want. these don't break easily - yet quilt with ease!	5
Good quality tracing paper. Doesn't tear upon erasing, easy to draw on, good translucency, and is wonderful for transferring sketches to your final piece, and leaves the graphite on the final paper lightly, which makes it better than if you had simply drawn directly on the paper. Good way to correct mistakes, create and transfer patterns, recreate works you wish to have another go at, etc.	5
I totally needed this to clean out dried gooky stuff in my Iwata EcpliseCS airbrush. It's been next to impossible, even with paint thinner, to get everything out. This kit is a MUST have for "airbrushineers" (as we're called in the biz).	5
Just cut some strips with it! Wonderful product. No sliding in use.	5
Perfect for my craft project. Works great!	5
You've got to see this color in person to truly appreciate it. Buy it, you'll like it. The consistency of this paint is creamy and delicious.	5
A vslue for the price. And different types if brushes for different purposes	5
I acquired this locally when purchasing a circle cutter. It works well enough for that but probably wouldn't be my first choice for that particular purpose. However, the very characteristic (smooth, slick surface) that requires a death grip on the circle cutter allows me to rotate my paper easily when making curved cuts with my craft knife. I've also never had a "real" cutting mat before. The measurements make it very easy to mark paper for cutting. In fact, its so easy that I found myself cutting with scissors and leaving my sad little fiskars paper cutter (at least 15 years old) to the side. Its the perfect size to fit on my lap in my recliner. I can use permanent markers, craft glue, hot glue, etc and it all comes right off. I still have my eye on a self-healing, adhesive mat to tame my circle cutter but I fell in love with this in less than an hour. I can't imagine a craft closet that would be complete without it.	5
Fast Service and Good product i'm going to use to for paper-piecing quilts....tnx	5
Nice size, quality is good, extra sewing items come in handy for beginners.	4
The stickers are super cute and they got here fast. They stick on well and are exactly the 4 sheets shown in the photo.	5

Sharp and stout, works very well.

5

I have no idea why it took me so long to buy one. They are fantastic for getting into tight spots and cutting my beading thread

5

Was not what I expected, will not buy again.

3

I used this product for the first time as I am new at this craft. It did the job exactly as stated and I am more than happy with it. I would highly recommend.

5

Armour Etch is awesome but please be wise while using it. You should wear a mask, gloves and protective eyewear. Make sure you are in a well ventilated area. I see a lot of youtubers that do none of these things. I love this Armour Etch!!!

5

Excellent machine....

5

great best buy online for wooden trays. Bought 2.

5

When you find what you like, stick with it. Really high quality, hold a lot of water, great for watercolor. I believe these are hand made in Sir Lanka. I have most of the Silver Brush line...I also like the Princeton Neptune set. If you use inexpensive brushes and switch to these, you have to practice with them for awhile, as these handle water different than an inexpensive brush...much, much better. They are my number One.

5

This thread matches the thread usually sewn on the bottom of every pair of jeans that I fix for my husband. It's too bad that this seller does not sell a larger size.

5

Nice colors but no lavender (I wrote about this in another review) and have come to the conclusion they can't be made. All the pens however are great and I'm very satisfied.

5

Nice frame kit to put together. Pieces fit nicely.

5

My old manual machine died after a long life and 3 generations in my family. Sewing was a pain with my old machine: it jammed, it didn't do button holes, it didn't do much of anything besides sew a line (which I would end up ripping out three times to get it right). The Brother SE400 is AMAZING. Sewing is fun again! It has so many stitch options (I thought I wouldn't use them, but having the option is nice - I find I DO use them afterall). It has all the pieces and parts to sew zippers and button holes (a breeze!! So much easier than how I learned in home-ec so many years ago!). And the price.... $400 LESS than the sewing store, the only difference being this doesn't have Disney embroidery designs.

5

This set is a great deal. Don't know if I'll ever use the small silver needles, but I got this mainly for the case which seems to be of good quality. All the hooks seem to be the right sizes and are all marked. Can't beat the price.

5

I got this to secure any type of fabric sandwiches before sewing. It's interesting how a dent on one side is more user friendly. I bought size 1 specifically for thinner sandwiches and corners. The shorter length makes the stacking and securing better and easier.

4

This soap mold was perfect for me. It is large and that is what I needed and easy to use.

5

these are great so my ruler does not slip when I am cutting fabric, they are truly non-slip and I recommend them

5

A little too overindulgence for me, but I love Tim Holtz line and it does keep them in sight to choose.

4

As advertised, delivered switfly.

5

I found this yarn just fine as to texture and consistency. I especially liked the fact that the beginning strand came out of the center of the skein, making it comfortable to work with. So many skeins of other manufacturers no longer do this and you encounter many tangles, etc. throughout your project. I will be ordering and buying this company's yarn more in the future!

5

this is a great tool. easy to use.

5

Our veterans have been through a lot. This patch says it perfectly, "All gave some, some gave all." Who wouldn't want to honor our vets?

5

Wow this product really work...I have 9 ink pads that I bought almost 10 years ago and if I used 3 or 4 times was alot...anyway I'm into making cards and before I buy a bunch of new inks I decide to try this refreshing ink and what nice surprise that really work...even one of my inks that pad had all this bumps on top after few sprays and I scrub the top works really well. I'm very glad that I try.

5

Beautiful colors....blends easily....fine nib

5

Perfect for the project that I am working on.

5

These are nice little spacer beads. I won't hesitate to order again when I need more.

5

S....L...O....W S...H...I...PP...N...G. NOT HERE....GOTTA WONDER WHY NOT. The item finally arrived. Next time I will look closer, much closer, to where the item being sold originates. In this case these little beads came from China. Buying "Made in China" rubs me wrong. I will pay closer attention.

3

nice selection of phrases but a bit thin to cut and then glue to projects

4

Vinyl is fun to work with and the Silhouette cuts it perfectly. Glad they sell Black by itself because it is a color I will use a lot.

5

Very nice backs.

5

Love the metal bobbins! I have a Brother PQ 1500S and they work great, plus this is an excellent company to buy all supplies from. They are honest and deliver as fas as possible. If they make an error the company will fix it right away. I buy most of my sewing and embroidery supplies from them for the past 3 years.

5

Love it, love it

5

They work great! I used them on multiple layers of heavy cardstock.

5

Great for making t-shirts! They wash great and the paint dries really smooth! Will definitely order more soon.

5

This tool makes making bias tape so easy. Yeah you can sit there and fold yourself, but it's time consuming. This makes it much faster. I make a lot of double fold 1/2 inch tape...I run thru this first and then run thru a smaller size to get my double fold.

5

what a great way to keep the mess at a minimum. The paint cups are sturdy, seal up nicely, the brushes wipe off inside and waaaa laaaa - no mess when the kids tip the paint over. Great product.

5

This is a very small field of embroidery but perfect for some items. Best part is that it saves on stabilizer.

5

These are so stunning!

5

I love these beads! Awesome price for beautiful quality beads, thank you! I'll be ordering these again.

5

This is beautiful yarn. It makes a beautiful baby blanket. It works up nice and is soft and cuddly.

5

They are exactly what I need to complete my projects.

5

Been using these for years, first me, then my children, and now my grandchildren. Easy to hold for any hand.

5

Bought this for a class I was taking. It's useful, but no more useful than any other 6.5" square up ruler. I could have used one I already had.

3

Love this machine works like a dream still a year later .

5

For those of you that don't knit, and instead crochet: When I found these, I had to try them out for broomstick lace projects. I've learned that this size needle is PERFECT for making broomstick lace crochet. They are also thick, quality needles and everything I was expecting from Lion Brand.

5

safe and helpful for my 4-year-old son

5

Great tool. Much larger than I expected. I can felt on the go with ease. I recommend getting the tool pictured to the left. It will save your fingers while felting and it also holds items to be felted in place.

5

have used these before, really help out

5

I purchased this machine for my daughter's 8th birthday. I had been teaching her to sew using my Singer Featherweight and a simplistic Kenmore mechanical machine. She has had it now for a year and it has been a fantastic machine for her to continue to learn to sew on. She chooses to sew on average 4-5 days a week. As with other Janome machines, it is very ergonomic and the control placement is intuitive, making it easy to start to use straight out of the box. The horizontal bobbin and spool pin make for tangle free, drop in threading and starting. I showed her once, and she has been able to retread this machine on her own. My daughter has used this machine to sew clothing and toys for herself as well as clothes for her American Girl dolls and their friends. Every function she has required, has worked flawlessly. As others have stated, the plastic throat plate and ankle are less than desireable, but they have not been problematic in this year of use. The slight electronic whine mentioned in other reviews is also noticible at times, but I guess we aren't sensitive, because it hasn't bothered us. I would recommend this machine because of its metal internals (internal frame), something that many of the other starter sewing manufacturers have gotten away from. Though the initial cost is a little more, in time, this machine will hold its timing and stitch quality over the plastic framed competition. That, and its easy to use, and super cute, it helps to make sewing fun!

5

I was surprised how nifty these mats are. I work on jewelry on our dining room table. I put one mat directly under the project I'm working on, partly to see it more clearly and also to catch anything I drop (so the cats don't run off with the beads). I use another mat to set out my tools, so the wood of the table is protected, and my tools are right there where I can grab them when needed.

5

Got these for an art box for my granddaughter. I may also use them in future sewing projects for her.

5

The cutters in this set do not work very well. BUT the rounded pliers and gripping pliers work just fine.

3

Great for big hands

5

The Osborne #144-43 Stitching Awl is better than other awls that I have used. This is a high quality awl and very sharp. I keep my needle in a cork from a wine bottle to keep it from getting damaged. It works better than I expected. Well worth the price.

5

They work just fine and the selection of random colors is nice to have for small projects.

5

great price and product.

5

colors so great

5

No other c needle will do. They are easy to thread whether you use thread or Fireline and last a very long time.

5

good but I prob won't buy them again

5

This product was my first "Copic" buy. I've been using the markers since I opened the package and love them. I will be buying more.

5

It works. Keeps acrylic paints moist enough to continue using. Overnight so far, but I think a week of maintaining paint moisture would not be expecting too much from this palette. Mounted to the underside of the lid is a number of projections that prevent the lid from settling or being crushed onto paint inside the palette. The moisture retaining media looks like a flat yellow sponge, but it is not sponge, but it absorbs and holds a almost a cup of water. However, wring out at least half of this amount. The dry media is just a bit too large to fit into the well, so I trimmed it to fit. Who'd have thought a sponge material would shrink when wet? No foul, though - I didn't trim off so much that it isn't usable. Negative issues: Five sheets of "paper" disposable palette material accompanies the box. I'm not a fan of disposable anything - I prefer to reuse/recycle, and these just won't stand up to reuse or recycling. The color of the water retaining media is yellow. I paint from a glass palette that fits beautifully in the well of this Sta-Wet. Yellows are difficult backgrounds on which to mix colors. A 10% gray colored media would be so much better. Well, back to finish the fun flower painting on the easel using the paint put on the palette and protected by this product last night! UPDATE 8/8/16: Paint stays moist and usable at least for two weeks. Had to step away from the palette box and left several blobs and mixed puddles of paint there just to see what would happen. The thin puddles dried out, and the blobs lightly skinned over. Used a palette knife to remix the blobs and they were as though just squeezed from the tube.

4

Perfect for my Daughter learning to crochet. Comfort grips are excellent for her hands. She has a slight disability concerning her grip and was never able to grip standard crochet hooks. This has been perfect.

5

we purchased this on my husbands prime account, so we are a verified buyer even though it might not say that. i am a face painter and i love how many sizes there are included in this set. so far i am pleased with these brushes, however, when i received the box, the brushes did not all have the clear plastic protection sleeves on them or they were too short and the brushes are now bent. the paint brushes i use the most are the #3 (pictures included of the awful stub of a point) and the #3 i received will not work for what i purchased it for. i have only used these brushes the one time today, so we will see how they hold up. i am loving the very fine brushes. if i were to receive replacement brushes for the ones that are bent i would rate a 5.

3

I prefer working with heavy body paints, but sometimes it makes sense to thin them. Although acrylics are easily thinned by water. Too much water may reduce the binding quality of the acrylic base. And it is an economic way to make some pigments last longer.

5

still hours of fun making new things with this kit....

5

I made my first card with it on parchment card stock in brown ink. It's a perfect greeting card. I was skeptical about it til I used it.

5

Beautiful sheen and nice thickness to it.

5

I wasn't sure how well this paint mixer would work. I do not like shaking my paint in the pint jars only to get the lids full of paint and the ensuing mess. This is the answer to it all. Works quickly and does the job!! Best little gadget around!! Thanks, Amazon, for carrying this product!!

5

This is really nice bobbin thread, my Dream Machine loves it.

5

To,small

5

Got this for my daughter for Christmas and she is loving it!!! The instructions are great for us beginners and it works great! All the options make it fun for her to make many different stiches. It also helps you thread the thread thru the needle which is awesome, makes it way easier!!! We are still learning all the things it does but I highly recommend this for anyone especially beginners, makes learning fun!

5

Nice, smaller than expected.

3

This item took a while to figure out how to apply. I've looked online for suggestions on applying Snazaroo but once I got the product, it was a whole different ballpark. The best way to apply it is to dip the brush in a small puddle of water and start circling it into the paint. It should be pasty once you mix it, not watery. From there, you apply in big strokes. If your brush is too wet and/or drippy, the paint will look like water stains on a mirror, except on your face. The pastier, the more matted it looks on your skin. Unfortunately, you'll need to repeat this process a lot because it can dry very quickly. Hope this helps others! Other than that, it's easy to remove from skin and even cloth. Note: This yellow can look greenish on olive skin tone. I recommend buying this with orange and mixing them together for a warmer tone on your face.

3

Just used my new chalk pens and I am very pleased with the results. Easy to use and no odor. The writing results are neat and legible. Would order again in the future. Thanks for your emails.

5

I love to craft and these are a great addition to my collection. I would order more of these nestabilities dies if I had the funds to do so, this is a must have set for the basic collector.

5

Stamps are made of great material. Be prepared to use some elbow greese as these stamps do not come pre-cut. You must cut them out yourself. For the price they are worth it and the detail is crisp with various inks. This set has a beautiful collection of snowflakes.

4

A good buy for my "OCC" Christmas packages. I made up sewing kits for all the older girls and this was a good item to put in the kits.

4

Priced right

5

Used this for my wedding bouquet--nice touch!

5

theses are too cute

5

They don't cut fabric as easily as I would like, but everything else seems to be fair game. Overall, good scissors. Very sturdy and can be used for many things. I put one set in the kitchen and use it to cut meat. Cuts through frozen chicken with no issues. I tried them in the dishwasher, no problem with that either. My only complaint is that they create a nice crisp cut in almost everything, but they shred the fabric edges slightly. They aren't touted as fabric or sewing scissors, so it isn't a big deal, but I was hoping... Anyway, good overall purchase.

4

Bought this looking for a couple jumbo sized pins, but this assortment doesn't have them. It only has assorted small sizes; if you're looking for teeny-tiny to small, would be a good choice. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

3

The thread stays in the blades to cut cleanly. I, myself, found then too small to use comfortably, as I have trouble picking things up. They do cut wonderfully, get real close to the fabric and do not shred the thread. I would recommend them.

3

The lids are stuck on these and I can't get them open. The other sets work just fine.

2

Absolutly the best thing I have ever purchased. LOVE my machine. The possibilities are endless. There is always a bit of a learning curve with new things. Once I learned how to adjust the cut settings and speeds for the vinyl I was using I was ready to rock and roll by the way, not all vinyl is created equally, different colors may require a different cut depth and/or speed. There are a bazillion youtube videos out there for projects and troubleshooting.

5

the best begginner tool kit for woodcarving

5

Nice gauge but mine arrived dented in several areas.

4

Absolutely Love Love Love this machine! So easy to use with the Cricut design studio. The best feature is the dial for what type of paper you are using. No guessing how much pressure you need as it does it all for you. There is one downfall and it might be something I am doing wrong and that is using the Scoring Tool. It really doesn't score very well. Can't see the lines on the paper of where to fold, so I put one of the cricut markers in the carriage to draw the lines on where to fold.

5

I use these with all of my jewelry making! They work exceptionally well at getting tarnish off with a minimum amount of time and effort, and the chemical seems to actually keep the metal from tarnishing as quickly. I've had cloths that require a lot of time and rubbing to do the same work. These do what they say. I recommend them.

5

Thread breaks much easier while sewing at high speeds than the Gutermann thread I normally use, but it is a smaller diameter, has a nice finish, and has a nice sheen to it. Take the good with the bad I suppose.

3

Super assortment! any size you could ever want. these don't break easily - yet quilt with ease!

5

Good quality tracing paper. Doesn't tear upon erasing, easy to draw on, good translucency, and is wonderful for transferring sketches to your final piece, and leaves the graphite on the final paper lightly, which makes it better than if you had simply drawn directly on the paper. Good way to correct mistakes, create and transfer patterns, recreate works you wish to have another go at, etc.

5

I totally needed this to clean out dried gooky stuff in my Iwata EcpliseCS airbrush. It's been next to impossible, even with paint thinner, to get everything out. This kit is a MUST have for "airbrushineers" (as we're called in the biz).

5

Just cut some strips with it! Wonderful product. No sliding in use.

5

Perfect for my craft project. Works great!

5

You've got to see this color in person to truly appreciate it. Buy it, you'll like it. The consistency of this paint is creamy and delicious.

5

A vslue for the price. And different types if brushes for different purposes

5

I acquired this locally when purchasing a circle cutter. It works well enough for that but probably wouldn't be my first choice for that particular purpose. However, the very characteristic (smooth, slick surface) that requires a death grip on the circle cutter allows me to rotate my paper easily when making curved cuts with my craft knife. I've also never had a "real" cutting mat before. The measurements make it very easy to mark paper for cutting. In fact, its so easy that I found myself cutting with scissors and leaving my sad little fiskars paper cutter (at least 15 years old) to the side. Its the perfect size to fit on my lap in my recliner. I can use permanent markers, craft glue, hot glue, etc and it all comes right off. I still have my eye on a self-healing, adhesive mat to tame my circle cutter but I fell in love with this in less than an hour. I can't imagine a craft closet that would be complete without it.

5

Fast Service and Good product i'm going to use to for paper-piecing quilts....tnx

5

Nice size, quality is good, extra sewing items come in handy for beginners.

4

The stickers are super cute and they got here fast. They stick on well and are exactly the 4 sheets shown in the photo.

5