Darice 16-Inch by 20-Inch Velvet Art Set, Geometric Cross Review

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I have just placed an order for two more of these posters.

When I received my first one, I was blown away. Most posters of this kind are made of flimsy paper. This one is made of some kind of poster board (the kind you'd buy to do a school project for example).

When I finished it, my husband insisted on hanging it in the living room. People who've seen it want to know where to buy it, thinking it was a pre-colored poster that was bought in a store.

When I ordered the first one, it was 9.99 + shipping. Now that it's almost half that with free shipping, I'm considering changing my order from two to five. I like them that much.

Kat

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I was very happy with the product and also the fast delivery time! Great price!

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I ended up receiving this as a Thanksgiving gift from a classmate who knew I had my eyes on some of those items on the wish list; not sure if purchased from Amazon in spite of their claims they obtained it from Amazon: nevertheless, it came with 4 markers (I gave it to my eldest grandchild); looks was deceptive since the cover covered (paper) covered most of the design (as a protective covering I guess) which also included a flimsy flat cardboard rather than a stiff cardboard. The paper itself was not of good quality, rather thin instead of thick grade whereas the usage of expensive or top quality ink pens was not really an option. Attempts to work on shading or blending didn't cut out too well nor did the quality of paper hold up to the array of pen blend or brush stroking.

The design itself was too repetitive which does not provide one in Advanced to higher-end a more challenging feat to accomplish; this would be fine for those who are learning or working their way up however it is not recommended for blends, strokes, color-mixes with felt tipped pens.

In addition of note; if yours comes with such poor qualify paper it is a good idea to keep that cardboard if working with ink for it will bleed through. I have a feeling that there are various Manufacturers out there that makes this product. Unfortunately, I just finished the small center section of the cross and then turned it over to my eldest grandchild to color it.

In my humble opinion, it would be nice if they input the paperweight or grade; e.g. 10 lb, 20 lb, 25 lb, etc. type of paper it is so that individuals purchasing the product would know what they are getting and if Amazon would also have a Star Rating Level so that people who do art work (regardless of what age) fro 1 Star being the Easiest to 5 Star being the most challenging for the very artistic minds (whether a brilliant child to a young at heart).