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You can not use this product with any of the other felting tools. You must purchase a special needle holder, that is made by Deminsions. I don't like that.
Showing posts with label art set for children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art set for children. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Discount Dimensions Needlecrafts Feltworks Replacement Felting Needles
these broke in our first class with them I hope to have this issue resolved with company I have never had this happen with other brands.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Faber-Castell Art GRIP Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, tin of 24 Review
Faber-Castell has always been my go-to for quality art supplies. I purchased the watercolour pencils, not for creating watercolour paintings, but for use on faceups (doll makeup) for my Asian ball jointed dolls. The colour glides on so smoothly, it's like a dream, with no flakes or powder residue like I've seen with cheaper quality pencils, to stain the resin or leave streaks where you don't want them. I get exactly the colour I want, right where I want it, without worrying about mistakes. Even if I do get a bit where I don't want it, a white eraser does the trick to remove the colour from the resin. Highly recommended!
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This tin of 24 watercolor pencils is great for any level of artist. With such a good selection of quality colors made in Germany (not China, etc.) you can't go wrong at this price....And the shipping rate was unbelievable.Best Deals for Faber-Castell Art GRIP Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, tin of 24
The colors are lovely and the blend well. I love that they can be used as water colors and often use them on watercolor paintings to add small details.Honest reviews on Faber-Castell Art GRIP Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, tin of 24
These pencils enable the artist to sketch and experiment with colors and effects without undue worry that the piece will appear over-done. Once water is applied, the image can be softened or emphasized as desired. I use a water brush to better control the amount and distribution of the water.Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Cheap NY Fat Spray Paint Nozzles 13ct Cap Set By Infamy
*IMPORTANT info! THEY FIT THE CHEAP, INEXPENSIVE SPRAY CANS FROM MY LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!!!! PERFECT!!! So happy these caps fit cans that are only $3 bucks!!! Clean lines & awesome flare! Make sure you shake the can up good before use. So much better than stock spray tips. Fun to play & paint with. I use for art projects & the NY Fat Cap makes spray painting easier & better lookingeven coat of paint & no drips. I also use it to paint surfboards & also with stencilsperfect!THESE THINGS WORK HELLA GOOD! THE PAINT CAN SPRAYED SUPER CLEAN, NICE FINE MIST GOOD FOR HIGH GLOSS METAL
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Best Clay Modeling Tool Set Deals
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This item worked fine, though the cutting blades weren't sharp enough and I felt more like I had to hack through the clay rather than glide through it. For the price they're what you'd expect and work fine if you aren't doing professional work.
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This item worked fine, though the cutting blades weren't sharp enough and I felt more like I had to hack through the clay rather than glide through it. For the price they're what you'd expect and work fine if you aren't doing professional work.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
American Crafts 5-Pack Amy Tangerine Yes Please Slick Writer Marker Review
I follow Amy Tan(gerine) on Instagram and am an avid fan of the Project life scrapbooking system. Not too long ago, Amy posted an image with sentences she wrote with beautiful colors from her Yes Please Slick Writer Markers and I had to have them! I am so glad I ordered them, they are beautiful! They have a fine point. I did write on paper with them and they do bleed a bit (they are markers, after all!) and I wrote on a picture and wow... I recommend these!
Each color is beautiful, bright and happy! They are expensive (reason for the four stars) but they are excellent pens.
Each color is beautiful, bright and happy! They are expensive (reason for the four stars) but they are excellent pens.
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These are awesome. Work on both sides of photos and dry instantly. Colors are really bright and vivid. Also will write on page protectors. Got them for Project Life stuff.Best Deals for American Crafts 5-Pack Amy Tangerine Yes Please Slick Writer Marker
And bright, happy Amy Tangerine colors? What's not to love? These are just like their siblings (black and multi-color) and write on probably everything. Myself, I've used them on photos, plastic, metal, and yes, paper with no bleed through. Love the acrylic tip as my children have the (frustrating) habit of pressing to hard and these hold up. Thanks Amy, these are soooo close to the perfect pen (i tend to lose caps so a clicker style would be ideal lol)!Honest reviews on American Crafts 5-Pack Amy Tangerine Yes Please Slick Writer Marker
I was looking for pens/makers for my wedding photo guestbook!! With no luck, could not find anything in the store that had good dry time. I found a website that told me the dry time of different markers and wish I could remember the website so i could thank them!!! The dry time is like 1 sec. even on the photo paper. And the colors are so bright!!! I was so worried i would end up only being able to find black!!! You will love these makers for anything you could use them for (scrape booking) . I'm not joking about the dry time its 1 sec.!!!Friday, October 17, 2014
Reviews of Royal Brush Manufacturing Royal and Langnickel Zip N' Close
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I am a full time artist and go through brushes fairly quickly so I am always looking for more of my favorites, filbert and round brushes. I tried these royal brown brushes, and they work just fine. No loose hairs coming out, they hold their shape and work very well. I would recommend these brushes and would even give them as a gift. I may buy them again in the future.I gave it 5 stars because "I love it." If I liked it I would've given it 4 stars; I know how to read. I bought this set of brushes along with there other 12 piece "Zip N' Close" set of brushes. I appreciate that all the quality went into the brush production for the buck you pay and left me with garbage for a "Zip N' Close" package. Probably why you can't find better brushes for the money I paid.
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I am a full time artist and go through brushes fairly quickly so I am always looking for more of my favorites, filbert and round brushes. I tried these royal brown brushes, and they work just fine. No loose hairs coming out, they hold their shape and work very well. I would recommend these brushes and would even give them as a gift. I may buy them again in the future.I gave it 5 stars because "I love it." If I liked it I would've given it 4 stars; I know how to read. I bought this set of brushes along with there other 12 piece "Zip N' Close" set of brushes. I appreciate that all the quality went into the brush production for the buck you pay and left me with garbage for a "Zip N' Close" package. Probably why you can't find better brushes for the money I paid.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Cheap Apoxie Sculpt 1 Lb. Black
I have never used this or any modeling/sculpting clays before but this worked well out of the box just as expected. It provided me plenty of time to mold what I wanted and dried without drooping, cracking, etc. I was able to use water to smooth out the surfaces quite well. Cleanup was messy so I highly recommend gloves but obviously that's difficult if you're sculpting something with any level of detail. I only rated it 4 starts instead of 5 simply due to price. But, high quality and you get what you pay for. I'd purchase it again.
P.S. I formed a cup holder for my Maserati a bit bulky but like that I could sandow down the finished product and build over a floral foam core!
P.S. I formed a cup holder for my Maserati a bit bulky but like that I could sandow down the finished product and build over a floral foam core!
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Exactly what I was looking for. I have several projects that needed something like epoxy to bond, shape and fill holes but it needed to be black. This stuff is perfect! easy to mix and cures rock hard. Once cured it can be drilled, sanded, shaped, etc.Best Deals for Apoxie Sculpt 1 Lb. Black
Does exactly what it's supposed to do. The only "drawback" is the smell when it first comes out of the container, which kind of reminds me of Fritos. But if you like Fritos, then it's a win-win situation. :PHonest reviews on Apoxie Sculpt 1 Lb. Black
Love this clay. It is so much fun to work with. Easy to work and dries well. The price is reasonable and the shipping is fast. I would buy more of this!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Apoxie Sculpt 1 Lb. Black
If you are an artist and you know how to use this product, it's the best. Great performance that has lasted already two years on a pair of boots that I use for a costume. Easy to shape and dries true to color. Incredible stuff!Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Review of Cahier Extralarge Plain Blue Cover (Moleskine Srl)(set of 3)
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I've used the hard cover moleskine's before. I've tried the thicker non-ruled and the thinner non-ruled. They're nice because of the hard cover. But then I saw here on Amazon that they have cancer causing ingredients, so I found out that these do not.
I love the large size. The paper is just as nice in these as the hard cover ones. Though you have to have a firm surface to write on, I like the size of these, the number of pages, that it doesn't cause cancer, and the price. The pages look thin, but I like writing with the really fine Pilot G-Tec pens, so it's not a problem. I haven't tried heavier pens to see if they bleed through. I don't like heavy, bleeding pens.
These are definitely right for the price. Nice pockets in the back too, as all Moleskine's have (I think).
The pages take pencils really well, ink does bleed through, so have a spare protector sheet ready, the little envelope built in in the back is handy, and the last section of micro-perferated sheets are okay (I don't like them so much, but every once in a while it's nice to be able to tear something out neatly.
These used to be 12$ and change on Amazon, and the price has been steadily creeping up (grrr.) I've looked for alternatives, but I think this is still the best option out there, and 6$/ea isn't so bad, really.
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I've used the hard cover moleskine's before. I've tried the thicker non-ruled and the thinner non-ruled. They're nice because of the hard cover. But then I saw here on Amazon that they have cancer causing ingredients, so I found out that these do not.
I love the large size. The paper is just as nice in these as the hard cover ones. Though you have to have a firm surface to write on, I like the size of these, the number of pages, that it doesn't cause cancer, and the price. The pages look thin, but I like writing with the really fine Pilot G-Tec pens, so it's not a problem. I haven't tried heavier pens to see if they bleed through. I don't like heavy, bleeding pens.
These are definitely right for the price. Nice pockets in the back too, as all Moleskine's have (I think).
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Okay, so I am in illustrator, and I have scoured the land of sketchbooks, and I just love these! Moleskine is a fabulous book maker, really, they are a name brand, which makes me hesitate, who wants to spend 20$ on one empty book? However I have fallen in love with these, the Extra Large (which is only by Moleskine standards, these are normal size books, about equal to those composition notebooks) is the only size I can stand, I wish they'd have a size larger, but that's fine. And the smaller amount of pages per each I actually prefer. I can devote one book to an entire project or stream of thought, and FILL it, which has always been an intimidating thing, to fill a notebook, and these for some reason get filled up and look brilliant!The pages take pencils really well, ink does bleed through, so have a spare protector sheet ready, the little envelope built in in the back is handy, and the last section of micro-perferated sheets are okay (I don't like them so much, but every once in a while it's nice to be able to tear something out neatly.
These used to be 12$ and change on Amazon, and the price has been steadily creeping up (grrr.) I've looked for alternatives, but I think this is still the best option out there, and 6$/ea isn't so bad, really.
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I decided to purchase this for Organic Chemistry as I didn't want lines getting in the way of structures. The pages are thinner than anticipated and the cover is rather flimsy. On hindsight, I would spend my money on a more durable product.Honest reviews on Cahier Extralarge Plain Blue Cover (Moleskine Srl)(set of 3)
Good set of journals for the price. I was looking for something decent and fairly inexpensive and found just that. Cover and pages are a little thinner than I would like but overall a really good deal.Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Cheap Darice 16-Inch by 20-Inch Velvet Art Set, Fantasy Unicorn
My 7 year old granddaughter loves unicorns and loves to color so she really was pleased to get this for her birthday. I also try to keep a velvet coloring poster on hand at my house so when she spends the night we have something we color together. They turn out pretty enough to frame for her room. Love these.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Best Speedball Ultimate Screen Printing Kit Deals
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List Price: $139.99
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Dear artsavedmylife-
We are very sorry that you had a bad experience with your Speedball Screen Printing Kit. While screen printing does require some trial and error, we strive to make the kits complete, fun, and easy to use. Unfortunately, we have not found a way to make them foolproof. Your comments regarding the instructions are well-taken and we have tried to make them easier. To that end, we now include a free instructional DVD in the kit. If you contact me directly, I would be happy to send you the DVD as well as some additional supplies to see if they perform better for you. We include our toll free number in every kit and have people available to help anyone who is having difficulty with our products.
The Ultimate kit does indeed come with 2 different size screens as described on the package. One 8x10 screen and one 10x14 screen provides flexibility and the opportunity to work with 2 screens simultaneously if the printmaker desires. We make many other sizes, but these are two of the most popular. There are also two 9 inch squeegees (referred to as 'scrapers'). One is designed to lay down a heavier layer of ink for printing on fabric, while the other is designed for printing on paper and similar less porous materials. The 9 inch squeegee is the optimal size to print across the width of the 8x10 screen and lengthwise in the 10x14 screen. With this combination you can print either size on both fabric and paper.
You don't need to coat the screen in the dark when using Speedball photo emulsion. We coat screens every day in our lab, at home, in schools, and at printmaking studios around the country in broad daylight with no difficulty. Just be sure to let it dry in a dark place like a cabinet or closet. Once dry, you have a couple minutes in the light before you begin the exposure so there is no need for a darkroom.
It is a real mistake to disparage the "other screen methods" as arts and crafts or child's projects. One need only see the screen prints of Henri Matisse or Jacob Lawrence to learn what an artist can create out of simplicity.
Speedball was the pioneer of water-based screen printing nearly 40 years ago. At a time when other available screen printing materials were harsh, solvent based chemicals, Speedball invested heavily in the research and development of safe, easy to use screen printing materials to complement their water-based relief printing inks. Although we have worked with thousands of students, art educators, and professional artists; we clearly have room to improve and appreciate your feedback.
Walt Glazer
CEO Speedball Art Products Company
waltglazer@speedballart.com
List Price: $139.99
Sale Price: $86.49
Today's Bonus: 38% Off
Dear artsavedmylife-
We are very sorry that you had a bad experience with your Speedball Screen Printing Kit. While screen printing does require some trial and error, we strive to make the kits complete, fun, and easy to use. Unfortunately, we have not found a way to make them foolproof. Your comments regarding the instructions are well-taken and we have tried to make them easier. To that end, we now include a free instructional DVD in the kit. If you contact me directly, I would be happy to send you the DVD as well as some additional supplies to see if they perform better for you. We include our toll free number in every kit and have people available to help anyone who is having difficulty with our products.
The Ultimate kit does indeed come with 2 different size screens as described on the package. One 8x10 screen and one 10x14 screen provides flexibility and the opportunity to work with 2 screens simultaneously if the printmaker desires. We make many other sizes, but these are two of the most popular. There are also two 9 inch squeegees (referred to as 'scrapers'). One is designed to lay down a heavier layer of ink for printing on fabric, while the other is designed for printing on paper and similar less porous materials. The 9 inch squeegee is the optimal size to print across the width of the 8x10 screen and lengthwise in the 10x14 screen. With this combination you can print either size on both fabric and paper.
You don't need to coat the screen in the dark when using Speedball photo emulsion. We coat screens every day in our lab, at home, in schools, and at printmaking studios around the country in broad daylight with no difficulty. Just be sure to let it dry in a dark place like a cabinet or closet. Once dry, you have a couple minutes in the light before you begin the exposure so there is no need for a darkroom.
It is a real mistake to disparage the "other screen methods" as arts and crafts or child's projects. One need only see the screen prints of Henri Matisse or Jacob Lawrence to learn what an artist can create out of simplicity.
Speedball was the pioneer of water-based screen printing nearly 40 years ago. At a time when other available screen printing materials were harsh, solvent based chemicals, Speedball invested heavily in the research and development of safe, easy to use screen printing materials to complement their water-based relief printing inks. Although we have worked with thousands of students, art educators, and professional artists; we clearly have room to improve and appreciate your feedback.
Walt Glazer
CEO Speedball Art Products Company
waltglazer@speedballart.com
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This was a Christmas gift for my 23 year old daughter. She has never screen printed but is a professional dancer and full time adult artsy kid. She watched the DVD and within 24 hours "smudgy panda" was printed on everything she could get under the screen. Yep there was a learning curve--hence the name of the Panda but it was steep and only a few smudgy panda's were actually smudgy. I highly recommend for anyone looking for an entry into silk screening.Best Deals for Speedball Ultimate Screen Printing Kit
Ive bought two sets so far. Its a great starter kit. Has everything you would need to make simple screen prints on shirts or posters. Directions are a little confusing, but there are plenty of helpful videos on YouTube. Good quality.Honest reviews on Speedball Ultimate Screen Printing Kit
it shipped quickly and I will be able to get aquainted with every type of screen printing. I will say that ordering this product when it is warmer outside would be best. A bottle in the kit had evidently frozen and popped open, but luckily it did not ruin the rest of the items.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Speedball Ultimate Screen Printing Kit
This is kit has almost everything you will need to screen print for the first time; the missing items are listed in the instructional manual of this kit and you can find them at your local hardware store or/and at your local dollar store.Thursday, July 24, 2014
Discount Sizzix 658284 2-Pack Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Hero
Monday, July 21, 2014
Best Royal and Langnickel Rainbow Engraving Art, Peacock Deals
The colors in the peacock are fantastic. Suggestion: practice and practice the uncovering technique before you start on the picture itself.I loved doing this art project and it was really great and so much fun but you needed a lot of concentration to get the lines the way you wanted them.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Discount Timeless Treasures Tonga Treats Java Blenders Jungle Batik 40
It was exactly what I wanted. The colors fluidly move from different shades of green and includes some complimentary blues. The colors aren't solid but have a nice watercolor effect. It will make a beautiful quilt for my mom.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Buy Knitter's Pride Knitting Needle Size Markers and Stick Holders
Very helpful when you have more than project going, or when you have a project that you have not worked on for a while.Okay, I admit it. Sometimes (er...often) I put a project aside to sail off into the land of "new yarn new neat pattern can't sleep till I try this" knitting nirvana. And that means that I return days, weeks, ashamed to admit it months later to restart the abandoned but worthy project. These little slip on needle size tags save me from starting to knit with the wrong size needle tip. Worth every penny, I keep several sets on hand.
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