Review of Loew Cornell 1021095 Simply Art Watercolor Cakes

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I've been looking for watercolor cakes that aren't chalky like so many are, and these fit the bill perfectly. I am a self-taught artist and use them to create mixed media pieces. These watercolors are high quality, vibrant, and I love the array of colors. They were absolutely perfect for what I needed.

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Ah. I love these paints. They're wonderful to work with, not waxy at all and they last such a long time. I bought two of these 36 color cake sets sets three or four years ago. I am an avid watercolor painter, so I use them a lot and I'm just now needing to get a new set or two and I still have a well amount of paint. I really would recommend these paints if you're looking for a cheap, but very lasting and good quality water color set. (=

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I have to admit, I'm a fan of the more "tacky" watercolor cakesthe kind that are a bit translucent and almost like a dry slab of gel (sort of like the Crayolas that we had as kids). If you would put your fingertip on them, they'd leave a little print. To me, they always seem a little more saturated and smooth when they go down on paper and retain their translucency.

These Loew Cornell SimplyArts are definitely DRY and more opaque watercolor cakes. However, with a bit of water, they form a beautiful, vibrant paint that performs beautifully. Add a little water, you get an opaque creamy paint that lays down thick. Add more water, and the paint grows more translucent.

I use them for art journaling, projects with lots layers, and projects with my daughter. Them seem to do nicely on all surfaces, but because they are so dry to begin with, they require quite a bit of water to get them properly going, and so its recommended to stick to thicker papers.

I think these would be great for student use of non-archival art use. I do know several professional artists that use these regularly and swear by them, so that's good enough recommendation for me. I can't vouch for colorfastness or how bad they do fade over time and exposure to light, but if you are painting things you really want to keep and display for decades, you'll probably already know how lightfast and archival your materials are.

The color palette, however, is AMAZING. And the size of the paints is impressive. To get a range of these colors for the price is a steal. The Big Box stores have them for about five dollars, so you might want to keep that in mind. But even for any price point under ten, these are a great bargain and will REALLY inspire you.

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My 3rd grader's teacher studied different artists with them every Friday, and worked quite frequently with watercolor. My daughter asked for a set bigger than the one she had (the standard 12 color box). She was thrilled with these, especially that there was skin tone. Colors are vibrant, and love the many hues.

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I have been painting using this exact set for the last 8 years. Yes, 8 years on one set, creating hundreds of paintings. The colors are bold and vibrant. There is a modestly chalky finish, but something to be expected with watercolor cakes (which I prefer over the tubes). Unlike some whites, this one actually shows up over other colors (surprise!). My white and black were finally starting to get low, so I decided to try a few options: Watercolor pencils, Nicole Crafts watercolors, and Yamasoto watercolors. I would rank these on par with Nicole Crafts watercolors, though modestly more chalky, and better than the other two. I believe this set can be used by the professional, the amateur, or the child with no discrepancy.

If I have one complaint, it is the color selection. There are a dozen shades of red and purple, and four browns (two of which are nearly identical). If you plan to paint flowers, you will be very happy, but I paint animals in landscapes, and the colors were very limiting to me. I still have two colors that I have never used, yet my browns are nearly gone.

If you are serious about watercolors and want to use cakes, I recommend buying this set along with the Nicole Crafts 36-color set. That will give you a wide selection of colors (with a little overlap on colors you use a lot of).

Review of Sax True Flow Size 4 Utility Camel Hair Brushes

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I used this brush for applying very thick epoxy on some very tiny parts and it worked flawlessly. I was able to mix the epoxy components thoroughly and this fine brush didn't shed a single bristle. It allowed me to place tiny spots of epoxy on very small points for a permanent bond on delicate, tiny components. Highly recommend!

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work ok.little diapointed thought they would work better ten they do.not bad if you want a brush to do coarse work

Fiskars Heidi Grace Designs Punchboard Shapes Box Sets Baby Journal Reviews

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Shame on me for not paying attention to the product dimensions. Each cardboard sheet is 6x6 inches so many of the journaling squares are only about 1.5 inches in width. The journaling lines on "circles" and "mounts" are printed so close together that keeping your handwriting in the lines is extremely difficult unless your handwriting is really tiny. When I bought these, I had planned to use them to record memories and stories. Unfortunately, they are so small they will probably only be used for brief labeling of photographs. Furthermore, some of the images on the "accents" page are so small that it is hard to tell what they are. On the plus side, the cardboard seems very durable and the pastel colors are pretty. If you are only looking to label photographs with a year or name these should work just fine. Don't expect to do any real journaling though!

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I AM VERY HAPPY WIYH THIS PRODUCT THE PRICE WAS GREAT,IT IS VERY EASY TO USE AND THE FLOWERS YOU MAKE ARE BEAUTIFUL.

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Easy to use and produce really good looking flowers. This is a product I would be very happy to recommend

Reviews of Hero Arts Rubber Stamps Card Marking Kit, Add Your Message

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If you like making your own cards but don't want to invest too much time in it this is for you! It is super easy and you can make it fancier if you like by adding stickles or glitter.

Great Kit!

( I may get another!!!)

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I have just started using vinyl with my Cricut in my crafting. I found out quickly that I needed a tool to remove bubbles. This works well for the application. Each side, being a different width, works well with the different sizes of the shapes cut. My only concern would be the design is not the most ergonomic and I think, if it had a little flexibility, it might work a little better. Martha Stewart products are consistently, the best I've ever used.

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Best Prima 200893 5 by 7-Inch Imprintable Invitation Card Set, Pink Deals

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I loved these! We made birth announcements with these, a wallet sized newborn picture on the front and a message on the back. They were sent out with the picture birth announcing her birthday, height and weight along with some specially picked prints. they turned out simple and beautiful!

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Reviews of Bucilla 86280 Santa's Secret Stocking Felt Applique Kit, 18-Inch

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"Bucilla 86280 Santa's Secret Stocking Felt Applique Kit, 18-Inch" as always has a lot of detail embroidery to sew but not as much sequins as some have. Just a wonderful, fun project. Their patterns are always easy to follow with good instructions on how to complete the piece.

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I like to do hand work and these kits are very nice. they come with plenty of supplies, the directions could be a little better. they leave out some of the smaller items, but the picture helps

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I have made felt stockings before and this is definitely the toughest one i've tackled. There are over 100 pieces to put together. It is coming along and the end result will be worth it but this is definitely not for beginners. The instructions are not very detailed and if I had never done this kind of project before I don't think I would have been able to do it with what is given.

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I have had to readjust a few pieces and still is holding up beautifully through all of my trial and errors

Reviews of Amaco Steel Tube Die Set for Brent Hand Clay Extruder

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I ordered these to fit my Scott Creek model extruder. Scott Creek doesn't offer the hexagon shape at all, which is the main one I wanted. I thought these would be the exact same size, considering they are both 4" extruders. However, Scott Creek's dies are much larger since they fit in the base of the extruder, whereas these Brent dies are made to fit inside the barrel of the Brent extruder. I do believe I can make them work, I just had to order the die holder for the Scott Creek because the die holder in this Brent set does not fit the Scott Creek model at all. It's another $30 expense on top of this, which is a shame. However, I do think I will then be able to use these dies. If not, I'll return them (still waiting on that shipment of the Scott Creek die holder). It's really too bad that Brent only sells this die set WITH the die holder. I could have saved quite a bit if I could have just gotten the dies. So many places on-line say "You can use ANY 4" die for your 4" extruder." Well, totally not true. Not the fault of this seller at all, I just want to warn those who are purchasing for a non-Brent brand extruder. I will edit this review once I know if my plan works and these do or don't work out :) They are very good quality!

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Best Spellbinders S4-379 Nestabilities Decorative Labels One Die Deals

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They are so delicate and add so much beauty to your card or scrapbboking page.

Just try them and you will be so pleased.

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Like all detailed thin metal dies, put a layer of wax paper next to die, then your paper,

will release like a charm. The other trick is to layer scotch tape (on the back) on areas

don't cut as well and just leave it on, sort of a spot shim. I find that easier than rotating the die

etc...

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Best die set. I find this one so pretty to use with other die sets. It runs through the machine so smoothly, it's almost shocking. What more can I say?

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The only thing I don,t like about the product is that you have to punch out the left in paper around the edges

Buy Head Wearing Magnifier Can Be Used Hands Free And Worn Over

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I do a lot of craft work, polymer clay and such, and these were recommended, and they work Great! I really needed something like this. Help immensely. Very comfortable also.

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I bought this to be able do repairs on my electric guitars and basses, my wife's jewelry, and various electronics. For those tasks, it is a decent magnifier. I'll keep this review very simple by just listing the pros and cons.

PROS:

* Light weight. It's all plastic; I have chronic neck problems and this doesn't feel heavy or bother my neck at all.

* 2 different magnification levels. I find it easy to swich between magnification lenses.

* Adjustable head band. Velcro fastener on the back allows for easy fit and adjustment for head size.

CONS:

* The lenses are acrylic (like plastic) so they are EASILY scratched! If you don't store these carefully, you'll end up just throwing them away since the lenses will quickly become too scratched to use.

* Magnification is not very high. These have approximately 2x and 3x lenses. A typical handheld magnifying glass is 2x or 3x and a jewelry loupe is typically 10x (to give you a comparison). I would have liked to see this with something like a 2x and a 5x. In other words, the 2nd more powerful lense on this unit is not very powerful at all and only offers a slight magnification over the 1st lense.

* Field of view on this is terrible! When switched to the 2nd lense (3x) I literally had to put the lense, i.e. my face, only 1 to 2 INCHES away from the item I was viewing. I felt like I was nearly touching it with my face! Not a problem when you're looking at jewelry; a big deal when your soldering electronics. I had to put my face VERY CLOSE to my solder work and consequently got a face full of lead smoke. Not to mention, one false move and I could have touch the skin on my face with the soldering iron. If you are not literally a couple of inches or less from your subject matter, the 3x lense is blurry and unusable. When using the 2x lense, you need to keep around 3 to 4 inches to it or it will be blurry. Since these are cheap acrylic lenses, there isn't any room for error--there is no adjustment or correction with these lenses. Basically, you have to be EXACTLY in the right spot to see your subject matter with this magnifier; other wise, it will blur.

* It comes in a carboard box only. This magnifier--with its fragile, acrlyic lenses--did NOT come with a storage bag or box. I store mine by wrapping them in a cotton washcloth and keeping them in the box. Without a silk or satin storage bag, the risk of the lenses getting scratched is pretty high. In my opinion, this should have come with a storage bag or container to protect the lenses.

In summary: Yes, I would recommend this to anyone who does small hobby work that doesn't require soldering or anything that generates smoke or heat (e.g. hot gluing, wood burning, etc). There are better, more expensive units out there for the pros but if you're on a budget or you are just a hobbiest, this one should be fine. If you have the money to spare, there are better magnifying hoods on the market.

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I used this magnifier to help out an elderly disabled lady who had broken off the key in the switch of her electric scooter. The extra magnification allowed me to lift the rest of the key out by using the sharp points of sewing needles. Until I put the magnifier on I was having difficulty seeing what I was doing. It was not a huge amount of magnification, but it was definitely enough to get the job done.

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I've tried several different magnifiers, this one is my favorite. The lenses are clear and give a good field of view without a lot of chromatic aberration. I really like the extra flip down lenses for additional magnification, this is great for close up work.

It is mostly plastic so I don't know how well it will hold up, but at $20 I wasn't expecting it to be too robust. Given the price I am very pleased.

I am going to order a second one so I can have one at home and one at work.

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Great magnifiers. Now I dont need another pair of glasses when i'm repairing a screw on my regular glasses. Will probably order another pair because my wife keeps borrowing them.

Review of Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Sets set 2

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these inks are simply the best, rich, vibrant but be careful, they will stain … that being said, completely happy with them …

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I have purchased two Dr Bombay color sets for the different colors. I really enjoy these sets, along with Winsor/Newton. My work shows the extreme versatility of these sets.

Cheap Deleter Neopiko-2 Markers (3 Pcs) Green Set

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I was glad that the markers came on time, yes, however I was rather disappointed with the quality of them. The nib itself is often to flexible to preform in very small spaces, and the colors themselves don't all blend well together as the package says they will.

However, they are still good markers. vibrant colors, nice tube, per-usual chisel and brush nib, and I'm sure if I fell into the scam of buying more to blend they would be nice to me. Yet I think I'm just going to stick to my Copics for now.

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Best Clover Coil Knitting Needle Holder, Small Deals

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These coiled holders work great for the small size needles. I have a set of interchangeable knitting needles and the holders are perfect for keeping them sorted correctly.

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I rarely use needle "protectors" like these, but thought i'd try them. They're good in concept, but they are easily lost unless you are very disciplined about putting them someplace safe when you take them off the needles (which I'm not). I think i'll stick to using rubber bands around my needle points when i have "stuffed needles". Otherwise, I have no complaints the product is top quality, as always with Clover products it just doesn't suit my style.

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I love these, but I don't use them for knitting. I use them for crocheting. I can wind the coil around the crochet hook and the loop and my crochet hook doesn't slide out of my work and the work doesn't unravel. I have tried a number of things to do this and this coil works the best by far. I just love them.

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Fine for what they are, they do stretch and don't bounce back . was a little disappointed, I would not buy any more of this type.

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Great timing, and a great price! I got them for my boyfriends knitting project! He loves them, and he reccomends them.

Review of Cricut Essentials Kit for Cricut Cutting Machines

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I didn't want to purchase this because of the price (by the way you can get this at JoAnn's for a lot less than the listed price here.) However, after I tried a cartridge that had tiny little pieces that had to be pushed out after the paper was cut, the blade tool and the stylus tool help you cut and push out any stubborn pieces that are difficult to push out with just your fingers because they are either too small or are part of a very intricate design with lots of tiny cuts. The bone folder is a bit flimsy, getting the extra spatual was nice since they gum up quickly and the scissors were nothing special, just cute as part of a "matching" set with the cricut logo (the rubber handle is very comfortable). It would be nice if all these items were sold a'la carte. The packaging is excessive but the tools are actually in a carrying case that can be zippered up if you take classes etc. Since the cricut machine is so expensive its hard to add to the cost by purchasing this kit at the same time, but if you have cartridges that have intricate cuts, the tools are very helpful to have. Its a nice little "starter kit" if you haven't purchased any tools already. But there are alternatives that you can purchase one at a time as you need them.

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I own a Cricut expressions machine. The Cutting mats in this Cricut kit measure 6" x 12" and are NOT meant for use with the cricut expression, but rather the cricut personal electric cutter. I understood this when I bought the kit. Nonetheless, I think this is a priceless kit for any Cricut owner. I use the cutting mats when I need to cut out stencil shapes or anything else with a hand precision cutter. Every other item is useful for use with any Cricut even the two stack of papers, as your Cricut Expressions does not need a full 12 x 12 size paper to make a cut. The paper stack aren't high quality cardstock though. They're definitely thicker than printing paper but not as thick as the average card stacks that scrapbookers usually get. I had no cricut tools before this, so the whole package was useful. Others who already have some of the tools a la carte may feel purchasing the whole kit is a waste of money. I use the scrapper and spatula the most the scrapper for cleaning the mat after use, and the spatula for lifting images off the sticky mat without damaging delicate shapes and fonts. For me, the scorer/bone folder is good for marking places (without ink or lead) when measuring, as oppose to actually folding. The small pair of scissors were pretty descent...sharper than I expected. The ruler can be useful but it is nothing special to say about that. You can never have too many extra blades, so the two extra blades were great to have. The pointy hook tool in the zipper case is also great, I find it useful when I need to poke out tiny holes(like eyes) in some of my shape cuts. Finally, the paper trimmer... I have yet to use it but I find as a crafter, you can never have too many trimmers/cutters this is my third.

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I thought that this product was extraordinary and I was very pleased with the condition of the product and the speedy delivery! It was everything I needed to get started on my Cricut! THNAKS!

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I love the tool kit. I broke one of my mats before I had the spatula so I think it is well worth the cash. Watch out the mat and paper size is 6 X 12 NOT the typical 12x12 for the expression. I tried to load the mat like the smaller personal cutter machine and the mat slides around. My solution? I trimmed the mat slightly to fit into my expression by the 12" side and now use it length wise.

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You definitely need the scraper to remove the unwanted paper from the mat.. its easy to use. The hook is another tool that I use a lot for the small circles. I actually bought the 7 piece tool kit

You save some money.