Showing posts with label art painting tools. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Cheap Moda Noteworthy Charm Pack, Set of 42 5-inch-by-5-inch Precut

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I absolutely LOVE this fabric. Not only does it feel fantastic, yes I am def a quilter that pets her fabric!, but the colors are beautifully muted and the patterns are so nice! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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I bought this for a quilt I was making. It was SO easy to work with, machine cut even squares. The quilt blocks came out great and was really easy to assemble.

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I used this product to make a throw quit. I LOVE IT. colors are clear. I would recommend and will order again.

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I love this fabric! May of the squares have printing on them which adds interest to quilt squares. I am becoming lazy and spoiled by using the Moda charm packs. They are ideal for a quilter who experiences wrist pain when cutting fabric. I'm not there, yet, but I love the convenience of the squares and the coordinated colors.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Buy Straight Pins & Tomato Pin Cushion Set: Pins w Various Color Heads

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Have had numerous pin cushions before. None had another little tail attached to it. I always found it difficult to reach down to the sewing container/basket to reach the cushion. This cute pin cushion comes with a mini attachemnet. I hang it on the ledge of the compartment. Now it's so easy to find it and pull out the cushion without any problem.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Duro - Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Letters Review

Duro Decal Permanent Adhesive Vinyl Letters: 6' Gothic Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The letters were fine and arrived on time. The description was a little lacking, however. I was hoping for black letters on a rectangular white background. These are the letters only and are more difficult to locate properly. Otherwise they fully met my expectations.

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These are amazingly durable, easy to use letters. I finish my exterior signs by spraying with a clear lacquer that helps them hold up to rain.

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The worked great for my Halloween Costume and I was actually able to peel them off my outfit so that I can wear my outfit as it was meant to be.

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Unless you're using these on a mirror smooth interior surface, don't get them. The glue just won't stick. I tried them inTHREE attemepts on a freshly painted enamel surface and they curled up every time. I called the Duro Decal company and they couldn't explain wny their letters would not adhere, but also would not replace the product that failed. I've asked around and been told the glue is poor, so I put the letters back on with fresh, stronger glue. They stuck with no problem.. The glue is just too weak.

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The incorrect items were shipped twice before the correct ones made it. Two sets of letters were ordered and I received two sets of numbers instead. Finally the two sets of letters arrived and the project was completed! I now have four sets of numbers for what---I don't know at this time.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Cheap Faber-Castell Watercolor Paint Set

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I'm not an artist, but I've been so disappointed in so many watercolor packages I purchased for my kids. These are bold paints that have a richness to them that crayola and their likes lacks. Very nice.

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Prang Ready-to-Use Tempera Paint, 16-Oz., 12-Pack of Assorted Reviews

Prang Ready-to-Use Tempera Paint, 16-Oz., 12-Pack of Assorted Colors
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The box I received was poorly packaged and half destroyed. Many of the paint bottles are dented, dusty and scuffed. Additionally, I received only 8 different colors. In my package, there were 2 peaches, 2 greens, 2 oranges and 2 pink. Missing from the box are red, blue, turquoise and white. Missing two of the primary colors means that I can't even mix the paints I have to get the colors I'm missing.

I read through the other customer reviews before purchasing and this issue wasn't there. Based off the photo and description, I believed that I would be receiving 12 different colors.

I'm frustrated because this is not the quality I've grown to expect from Amazon.

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My bad. I was thinking this was comparable to Crayola's tempera paint, which IS washable. The paint is great, nice colors, but we got a little on clothing and can't get it out completely. I'd still recommend this paint, just be sure your little one wears a smock.

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My 1 year old son has really enjoyed these paints. What a great variety of vibrant colors. Perfect for finger painting. He gets the paint all over his hands, arms, face and hair and it washes right off. I will absolutely be purchasing another set when these run out.

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My ten year old daughter received an art easel (one of those with a roll of paper attached, and a white board on the other side) for Christmas from her grandparents. Within a couple of hours, she had gone through the paints that came with it. A trip to the dollar store and buying out the stock of watercolors they had was in order. Those were gone within 2 days. Obviously this painter was going to need a bigger supply. However, looking through the Hobby Lobby's, Wal Marts, and other craft stores, finding tempra paints was not that easy, plus if you could find any at all, they carried maybe one or two colors, 8 to 10 ounces (at even that was hard to find) and they wanted $4 or $5 for what they did have.

Not wanting to get bent at the register, I decided to look on Amazon to see what kind of options there were. Prang to the rescue! 12, 16-ounce bottles, a wide assortment of colors (so that means less mixing the primary's to MAKE the different colors) which was a thrill to my young Grant Wood wanna-be. And for the price? Translated to about $2.50 a bottle, compared to twice that for half as much.

She has used some of the paint, but clearly this is going to last her a while. With the summer soon upon us and nice weather in the Midwest, she is starting to focus more on the pool and other outdoor activities... but as soon as the weather is bad or cold again, I am sure she will be right back at the paints. I will come back and let you know how well the paints last over time, to give an indication of shelf life.

But this is a good buy for your little artist!

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This is a great piced product. Just a hint for little ones...to make this paint washable just mix with a dab of dish soap.

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Monday, November 24, 2014

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What wonderful beach stamps! A great selection of images to use for my cards hand made and bookmarks. Highly recommended.

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If you like vintage, you'll love these quality stamps and the super case they come in. Great set! I want more!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Buy DCC Paper Mache Heart Box, 9-3/4-Inch by 8-3/4-Inch by 8-Inch, Set

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They are being used as collection boxes for love offerings which is an unobtrusive way to receive monetary donations for various services.

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I ordered this set for my bridesmaids' presents, and expected them all to be equal in size (like the description says), and they came in 3 different sizes! The smallest box doesn't even fit all of the items I wanted to put in there. Not to mention it's a bit awkward to have them receive their presents in descending "preference". There is nowhere in the description that says they are 3 different sizes, and I would've never purchased this if I had known.

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I paint these boxes and use for storage of in my bathroom/closet studio. The look cute and serve a great purpose. Plus they shipped fast and they are spacious!

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It is a nice box. Just was not big enough for what I wanted to do in making a card box for my Son's wedding.

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The boxes were very cute. in great shape when they arrived and very durable.I would purchase more in the future

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Desktop Artist Easel - Wooden Portable Compact Stand - Student Review

Desktop Artist Easel - Wooden Portable Compact Stand - Student Drawing Painting
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I bought 2 of these, one for myself, the other for my best friend that introduced me to painting. We both love them! It's incredibly easy to use, light weight but sturdy. The inside provides just enough space for some paints and commonly used brushes. I like to take this to my local coffee shop and set it up on the outside tables, it's perfect!

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Initially I was wary because before I even opened the shipping box, I heard rattling. So I thought, "Great, I received a broken item." However, I discovered the rattle was simply caused by two wingnuts and two washers loose inside the paintbox which were not contained inside a plastic baggie. The workmanship quality, after a thorough inspection, was so much higher that I expected for such a low price. And the size is perfect for my workspace. It's constructed out of unfinished wood which I plan to stain as it's too nice to hide away. This easel is definitely going on my gift list for my creative friends!

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The artist easel desktop is good for taking up small space at home or for travel. the inside storage compartment is good for storing your drawing or painting tools.

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For the additional few dollars, this was a much more practical and useful item than the ones I had to return. I had ordered 3 of the Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel and had to return them all. Then I ordered this one (3 of them), and was very pleased with these. They have enough room for paints and supplies. The angle of the easel is set by thumbscrews very easily. The sliding canvas support also is held in place by thumbscrews. Very portable and handy. No complaints on this item.

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Well constructed with handle . . . this easel is perfect for traveling, outdoors, etc. I would recommend as a good buy. thanks.

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Review of Zig Memory System Calligraphy Markers, Multicolor, 8-Pack

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These are markers and they feel like markers. A marker can write in ways that an ink pen can't so I'm not sure these are good for beginners who seriously want to learn calligraphy. That's like comparing apples to oranges. I have experience with ink pens doing calligraphy and these took some patience and practice for me to use then I was hooked.

What I love about these pens is they are handy, not messy, don't leak, last a long time and are perfect for traveling, quick jobs, journaling and making a wide variety of marks by twisting and turning, or using them straight. Add a light wash and I could get some nice simple shading. What they are is a thin and medium, dual chisel tip marker which I've even used for quick sketches of buildings. They are easier to use than a brush tip marker for the straight-line-challenged. They are fun for exploring different lettering styles not just cursive or italic and that made them great for travel journaling. I was very disappointed when my local art store stopped carrying them because they became a basic in my kit that I can't replace. I wish individual and more colors were available (1 star).

I've traveled with these pens and they stood up to heavy use (abuse) well. I discovered that even if the cap didn't get closed tightly (there's an extra click to listen for) they didn't instantly dry out or leak. That makes them well worth the price. I tried the Copic markers and they are a very different type of marker, probably better ink, but I found the Copics dried out much faster and I don't want to mess with refilling that often.

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LOVE these pens, people! They last forever and have never failed me once. Gorgeous colors and quality could not be better.

Perfect for writing, making signs, cards, scrapbooks......anything you want! I highly recommend this brand. I have tried others

that are not good, don't last and are faint, not vibrant, colors. Buy these and you will be happy!

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I don't know very much about calligraphy, but I do know about Zig and their products so I went for it. Each end has a calligraphy marker thing. They're not a "traditional" calligraphy pen, they're more marker-ish but I really enjoy learning on them, I don't think I will ever get an actual calligraphy pen. One end has 2.0 mm line, and the other end has 5.0 mm line.

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These would have been nice but my purchase was old or something.

The wide pointed side of markers did a great job very nice. But the reverse side, the finer nibs, were disappointing

and partially dried up so were basically useless.

Since I had mailed one of these sets out as a little Xmas present,

it was embarrassing when I used my own set recently and discovered this.

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Great 2-ended (2.0/5.0 mm) markers glide across the page effortlessly. Love the range of colors (pink, red, blue, green, brown, black, yellow, violet). Colors are pigment rich, archival fade and water proof. As promised, markers do not bleed, which is great for different types of paper. I use mine to address cards and art work. Bought an extra set for work, gift to would-be calligraphers and recommend them over other markers I've tried. Quality and worth the price, especially if you buy the 8 pack.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Best Prismacolor Premier Markers 7-Pack, Assorted Tips, Black (1738862) Deals

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I picked up my first set of Prismacolor Pens about six months ago and haven't had too many complaints.

Most importantly, they DO NOT bleed! The ink is a gorgeous, rich black that hasn't faded on me yet, and has taken to my Bristol Vellum Drawing Pad Strathmore Bristol Vellum 9 Inch X12 Inch Pad amazingly!

They lasted a good long while, however I have changed brands to find a more durable pen for the following reasons:

The nib (the end of the pen that delivers the ink to your drawing) on the .005 pen split, and threatened to ruin some of my pieces unexpectedly, and Prismacolor doesn't offer replacement nibs like their competition, Copic, does.

Drawing for a living, this isn't just an inconvenienceit's a possible lost sale due to having to redo an entire piece, and losing a day in the process!

Not to mention it's just heartbreaking to work so long on a piece to have it ruined by one silly problem.

The .05 ran out of ink somewhere between 6 and 10 fully-inked drawings. This wouldn't have been a complaint had I inked hugely on the drawingsbut I just outlined characters in preparation to scan and color them.

The Brush, Calligraphy, and .005 pens all still have ink despite my .05 no longer working. Very disappointed.

If you're looking for a pretty good set of pens, check them out. Prismacolor IS a good brand, despite the issues I've had, and these pens have seen me through the last half year easily with very few complaints!

If you're worried about the quality of the pens, or the fact that no replacement parts are offered (and therefore you'll have to buy fully new pens as they encounter normal wear and tear), then check out these Copic Multiliners Copic Multiliner Inking Pens Set A-2 which DO have replacement parts (such as the nibs).

Their price is comparable, and I've heard nothing but praise for the Copic brand!

Happy inking!

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This is a very nice set of pens. The pens flow well and the variety of sizes gave me a nice range to work with. However, the ink seems lighter than a lot of the other pens that I use. For example the Sakura Micron.005 used side by side with the .005 pen from this set was noticeably darker ( used on the same paper). The difference was not a problem for me... I like the almost washy look it has,it seems very natural... but ... I wanted to mention it here because the lighter ink might not be for everyone.

All in all I am happy with this set.

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I have to admit these are great markers. I use them to produce pointillisms. I could tell by the end of my second pointillism the .005 was running low. I did notice that if I let the marker sit tip side down in a pencil holder with the cap on the ink came back to life. But I do I suggest either trying to find another brand that can stand up to long use or buying a few .005 markers so that if you're in the middle of a piece you can easily change over to a "fresh" marker.

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these markers are exactly what i needed to start up my comic ventures

i love them and they arrived when expected

i only wish they lasted longer [:

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Just what I expected, I've bought these before. It's not faber castell but it's better than sharpie. I hope they last. The shipping was really fast too.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

Buy GOLD Toned Premium METAL Alloy ~NAVY NAUTICA ANCHOR~ Shank Style

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Just got my navy blue coat back from the tailor. The buttons look great look great, much better that the original dark ones.

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I'm torn giving these guys a 2 of 5 stars for these buttons. But this is a product review, not a compay review.

These are cheap, low quality buttons. For the price, you will feel a bit ripped off.

The company had excellent service. After a glitch with delivery, my mail carrier's fault not the company's, they rushed me a second set of buttons with apologies. I give their service a 5, but the product a 2.

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This item was as expected, a full set of brass blazer buttons of the expected quality for a single breasted jacket. Delivered ahead ahead of schedule as has recently been the case for almost all of the items that I order through Amazon.

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Friday, September 12, 2014

Buy Da Vinci Series 1203k Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Liner/Rigger

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As I have written elsewhere... Since I bought the size 6, I have put together a set of these brushes (2, 4, 6, 10 & 20) that I use to apply a cobalt/gerstley borate mix (Floyd blue stain) and mason stain/gerstley borate mixes on bisqued porcelain: They're almost perfectly suited to it! They hold quite a lot of material. The point is superb. Flow is superb. Action is excellent. With them I can create beautiful and *long* sharp lines (depending upon technique, of course; they are also well suited to creating a beautiful mess if that's what you're going for!) Worth every penny! (especially at these prices)

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Discount Lifestyle Crafts Lifestyle Crafts A2 Tide Embossing Folder Set

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I have quite a collection of embossing folders for my Cuttlebug, but this is the first I've purchased by Lifestyle Crafts. They make a crisp, clean impression, and I love these two designs. I will definitely be looking to add some more folders from this brand in the future -they have quite a nice selection.

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I use this with my Sizzix Texture Boutique and it works great. I've had some problems with other brands of folders not working with the normal sandwich but this one was headache free. I use the swirly one all the time, it works great for adding texture to my fiskars cloud punch. It's one of the folders I seem to reach for the most, it was a great buy.

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These folders are wonderful and make a great impression on your cardstock! Very pleased with the brand and will be back for more!!

My new favorite brand of embossing folders!! Well made too!

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