Showing posts with label art supply store. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art supply store. Show all posts

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Best Iwata-Medea Com-Art Kit H B and W Gray Set Deals

Iwata-Medea Com-Art Kit H B and W Gray Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Less clogs and smoother color. Com art and excellent paints, and the best I have found. Good pigment as well.

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I was using a different of paint for my airbrush but the first time i used these ready mixed paints i new i would never use any other paint again, the colors are vibrant and dry extremely quickly to the touch, i would still reccommend that you let them cure overnight.

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Best Folk Art 30597 Large Painting Stencils, Simply Scroll Deals

Folk Art 30597 Large Painting Stencils, Simply Scroll
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I've never stenciled before so was very nervous. Painted these stencils above my cupboards in the kitchen. I love how they added just the right amount of 'pop' to the kitchen. Even my husband noticed them and liked them...that's saying a lot!

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I use it for my doodling. And I think it looks pretty good, so thanks! five more words are needed, so there you go! Thanks again.

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These are a good size stencil & I'm sure I can make them work. But, they are VERY flimsy for any painting or stenciling. The plastic is very thin & I will have to be very careful with them.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Discount Spellbinders Wizard Nestabilities Dies, Classic Squares, Set of 4

Spellbinders Wizard Nestabilities Dies, Classic Squares, Set of 4
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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These (and all others like it as I have many) are so easy and simple to use I wondered why I used other dies first.

When I first purchased these items I also wondered how to use them on my Sizzix machine as I do not own the one which these were created for. I went to the Spellbinders website and saw they have some videos which show how to use their dies on multiple systems. The video is showing how easy it is, and easy is nice.

Do not be discouraged by [revious reviewer. These really are simple and easy to use. They are indeed packaged so as not to shift in shipping but that is easily rectified for storage later. If you do not purchase the carrying case to put these in you can simply put them in Ziploc bags and file in a folder. You can put a sample of the die on the outside of the folder for easy locating later if needed.

I recommend these dies as they are versatile and easy to use. If you do not know how to use on your system, go to the Stampabilities website and view their videos showing how to use, or call their number to talk with customer service, as I had done this once as well. I have a Sizzix machine but I use these dies on it.

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The Nestabilities work great once you fiqure out how to use them with your particular die-cut machine. There are no instructions on how to use the product. But once you get over this hump, they work great cutting all of the shapes included.

They DO NOT EMBOSS however until you buy an embossing pad. Again no instructions so you have to figure this out on your own.

Then there is storage. You need to keep them organized (there are over 100 dies, over 20 in each 4 count pack) but all that is provided is double faced tape to hold them down on cardboard. A temporary solution at best. The tape eventually wears out but in some cases the individual Nestability can be bent due to the force needed to get it off the tape the first time.

Overall the product seem to be in its infancy and needs some improvements to instructions,long term storage and possibly initial packaging. But I am willing to pioneer on!

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Quill & Ink Set Review

Quill & Ink Set
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The quill is very nice and pretty. My daughter had been wanting a set since 3rd grade. We waited until 6th grade. Still too young, she spilled the ink within 30 minutes of opening it! Our fault for not monitoring. Advice: nice set if you are looking for one, ink is permanent so be warned!

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This is a very great quill and i love writing with it, the is a very good quality and doesn't fade from my cotton paper even after being dipped in water, you're better off trying to find it somewhere else though i just bought this for about seventeen dollars at a barnes &noble store

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I purchased this for a friend's birthday. It is a very good quality quill and the ink is nice as well. However, on the reverse side of the packaging, it shows a box price of around $16.00 USD. This is nearly half of the price on Amazon, and nearly 1/5 the price some of the Used & New listings on here. Be aware of the price discrepancy and either bite the bullet for convenience sake, (which is one hell of a convenience, don't get me wrong) or embark on a quest to find this same set for cheaper.

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I love this set and have used it quite a bit the ink is just the right thickness to flow smootly evenly and if you like the feel of writing with a quill pen on cotton paper you will love this the only issue is the price you can get this pen and quill set for a 1/4 of the price listed here at another retailer and yes this is retail price too. I bought mine for 18.00 yes the same exact thing and was shocked to see the cost here. Everything is the same pen ink packaging and vendor. Pays to shop around. The retailer I purchased it from a store in the town square in Williamsburg. I checked the store online and they list it for the price I purchased it for. Its a great gift for some one like me who loves calligraphy and who just loves to write on quality paper with a quality pen and ink. It was a little treat to myself. I did not open it for months until I got much better at calligraphy. You will enjoy it and I dont recommend it for kids it is an adult gift unless the child is extremely careful and its not done near carpeting on on a bed any material that can stain. I also purchased real quill pens the original and used the dipping ink and wrote on cotton paper it gives you a feel for what our ancestors wrote with and brings you a little closer to our American heritage was so happy that I bought it and when I return to Williamsbug I am going to purchase a few more the ink is indigo I believe but looks son beatiful on the paper its lighter on paper than it looks in the bottle. great gift for a soon to be lawyer, artist, historian, teacher, writer, and good for even some one who has never tried calligraphy or writing you will open up a whole new world to anyone who has not tried it.

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Reviews of Copic Markers Multiliner 0.1 Black Pigment Based Ink

Copic Markers Multiliner 0.1 Black Pigment Based Ink
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The copic multiliners are my favorite pens. I love the smoothness of their ink when writing and drawing. After just a minute or two of drying they don't smear at all.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Cheap Sargent Art 22-3409 16-Ounce Art-Time Washable Paint, B Secondary

Sargent Art 22-3409 16-Ounce Art-Time Washable Paint, B Secondary 6-Pack Assortment
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I've worked with Sargent Tempera before and I have to say that it's one of the best on the market. They colors are always bright, the texture is always creamy, and I've had an issue with them separating. The best part about them: children can paint a picture, take it home to hang it on the fridge and the paint NEVER cracks, peels or flakes off!

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Buy DVD I Can't Believe I m Crocheting Kit (Leisure Arts #46759) (2008)

DVD I Can't Believe I m Crocheting Kit
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I am a beginner. I was practicing a bit of crochet with a Susan Bates crochet hooks before this item came. The dvd is a great learning tool, but I recommend getting the Susan Bates crochet hook to learn instead of the one that came with this package. I found that the thin 4 mm crochet hook that came with the dvd is too thin for the yarn that came with it. It's either that or the yarn is not that great since practicing on it, the hook would not pick up the yarn accurately but cuts through the middle of the yarn string itself. I would think that would frustrate a new beginner trying to yarn over and bring to the front a full yarn string, but instead pull only half of it (in the middle of the yarn string). Have fun learning to crochet with this dvd, but I recommend just buying the DVD only that they do sell and get the Susan Bates crochet needle and yarn separately. Remember that certain yarns label certain crochet needle sizes. I looked at the yarn again and it is definitely weak yarn.

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The dvd was very informative and instructions easy to follow.

The hook in the package was plastic and size was hard to see. It was hard to work with the yarn included.

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Now I had to buy $75 worth of yarn, but I'll get an afghan out of it. Seriously. Good product, even for lefties. My mom learned alot. Highly recommend.

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I was leary about spending this but money but it was so my daughter and I could make projects together so I did. I'm very pleased. Teaching someone can be stressful, now we can crochet together without frustration.

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Saturday, September 20, 2014

Dress My Cupcake 14" Navy Blue Tissue Paper Pom Poms, Set of 4 Review

Dress My Cupcake 14' Navy Blue Tissue Paper Pom Poms, Set of 4 - Wedding Party Supplies, Wedding Shower Decorations
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I couldn't find navy blue pom poms anywhere for my son's room so I had to go with these. They look nice but I am used to the ones that are ready to go, already folded (like the fan shape) with center ties and all I have to do is puff them. I basically received tissue paper with the ends rounded as shown in the picture above. I had to separate the sheets, then tie them in the center, then fold like fans then puff. The color looks nice and overall the pom poms look nice so I rated it a 4...just wasn't expecting the extra work since it was not in the item description.

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was everything i asked for, description was perfect. i ordered this item in two different colorscolors match to what i ordered.

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I want to know before I order these if they are real navy blue or dark royal blue? Also are they big? My wedding colors are navy blue, white, and silver..any info is appreciated...

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Review of SEI Tie Dye Tumble-Dye, Primary Kit with Idea Book, 3 Pack

SEI Tie Dye Tumble-Dye, Primary Kit with Idea Book, 3 Pack
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This is a really cool product. I mixed together a few of the colors to make green, purple, and pink, giving me a total of 6 colors to play with. If you add a little water to them, the color won't be quite so intense, and you get much more dye out of the pack. The paint dries super fast and after a quick trip in the dryer, you're all done. it was a very clean, very simple, and very fun project.

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I wanted to dye shirts for my kids to wear to Disney World so I can keep track of them. This is the kit I decided on, mainly because of price at the time. The kit ended up being a good choice for a few reasons. One it is cold here. There is a foot of snow on the ground. Tie Dye is something I usually do outside only, but given the conditions I had not much choice. I was not looking forward to the idea of a container of dye and drippy soaking T-shirts, soda ash soaking etc. But this kit you can use with dry shirts. That being said I know that you MUST MUST MUST always pre-wash and dry your shirts before you start. If you do not many times the sizing that keep the shirts looking new and fresh in the store also keeps dye from staying on the shirt.

This is a review for only the red blue and yellow dye on the shirts. The purple and black is another brand of fabric spray paint.

So I started with pre-washed and dried shirts. Did my spraying on the kitchen counter covered with a thick layer of plastic table cloth. The shirt on the right I sprayed in all my twists and folds and tried to saturate as much as I could with the spray bottle. It looks most like traditional spiral tie dye.

The middle I did some light chrunching and spraying, then refolding so white was exposed and spray again. This spray color does not soak too much through folds so only the white parts exposed end up dyed, unless you spray in the folds. You can tell on this middle shirt that there is a look of sprayed dye in spots. It is just a differnt look.

Now as far as 18 shirts? Not likely. Maybe if you did a little design in the middle of 18 shirts. But one of the colors I used, I ended up using the entire bottle on just these three kids shirts, size one extra small, and two size small.

That being said... I am still more than happy with how the product worked for this project. I sprayed the shirts. Let them dry, took out all rubber bands if there was any. Then let air dry again to make sure it was completely dry. Then tossed them dry, into the dryer to heat seal the color in. I was worried about other reviews who said color washed out. Not so... the color was just as vibrant after I washed them in cold water and detergent, and dried them. I was pumped to see how BRIGHT the colors were still. Not the case when I used other dunk dye methods in the past.

The shirts are ready to go! So I am super happy.

It is a newer medium as far as the spray method goes. You have to work and play with it. I do consider myself a bit on the crafty side. Little kids elementary age, may have a difficult time with the spray nossle, I didn't have too much trouble with it, but can see how a young kid may.

Clean up was nice. It washed off my counter easily with just water, where it happened to overspray. But yes you will have colored fingernail creases, and hands for a day or two if you do not wear gloves. But that too didn't last too long, and I really get my hands into working with the shirts when I make them.

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We've purchased several SEI tie-dye kits since we tried out the first one and fell in love with them. They are so easy to use. There is no mixing involved. You don't need buckets. You simply tie up your shirts and spray them. The pump is similar to a hair spray pump so it may be a little difficult for younger kids. My 5 yo can do it with a little assistance.

The shirts come out great if you wet them before putting on the rubber bands. LET THEM DRY COMPLETELY before removing the rubber bands. Then you simply throw them in the dryer and they are ready to wear. Even after a few washes the colors are still vibrant.

If you are looking for the quickest, easiest and cleanest method of tie dying I highly recommend this product. I'd suggest using rubber gloves and spraying the shirts on a piece of cardboard and letting them dry there (or in a plastic bag). That way there is little to no clean up. You can make a few shirts (and clean up after them) in just a few minutes.

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My lady is doing a little tie dye project for her fellow bridesmaids and asked me to buy her a tie dye kit. i bought this one. it was really easy to use and made far less of a mess than your conventional tie dye kit, but don't even think about being able to use this kit for 15 shirts like it advertises on the package. it could do that if you wanted to use a few squirts per shirt but trust me, if you want the color of the typical tie dye shirt you'll need to use half to a full bottle of this stuff to achieve it. then again, if you only want to do a shirt or two or a pair of socks or something this stuff worked great! harder to get the spiral and other patterns though... since this is a dry kit and those designs work best cause the dye runs with water.

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My shirt came out great! Easy to use, not messy and the final product was just what i needed. Thanks!

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

White Face Paint Reviews

AMSCAN Face Paint, 1-Ounce, White
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have to say I had my doubts, I mean look how happy that guy is on the packaging surely a simple face paint couldn't bring that much joy?

Within minutes of whiting up I was laughing like a lunatic it's that good.

I've now purchased some of the other colours too and they're just as good. A word of warning though people seem to get really mad when you go out with the brown one on.

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I ordered this product last Tuesday, and after it was delivered to me by the usual delivery falcons, I immediately began applying it to my face and neck. However, something was wrong. No matter how much I applied, or no matter where I applied it, I just wasn't as happy as the gentleman on the box. I bought several more packages of it, just in case I'd received a defective batch, but alas, I couldn't recreate the male model's sheer sense of happiness and general well being. Then I began to think "What if it's not a problem with the product? What if it's a problem with ME?!"

I realized that it was indeed my own problems that prevented me from achieving inner peace and true joy, so I began selling all my possessions. In fact, the only thing I didn't sell was the face paint, because I keep the packaging so I can look at that man's face every day and swear that one day, I will be as content with life as he is.

But I must cut this review short, as the manager of this internet cafe doesn't take kindly to people sitting naked in their seats and attempting to pay with positive thoughts. I'll just wrap up with this: Thank you, AMSCAN. Thank you. When I bought your product, I didn't just receive one ounce of white face paint. I received one ounce of truth.

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My kids didn't want to clean and I needed a quick solution. I bought this face paint and applied it exactly as in the example photo on the package. Then I grabbed a pitchfork and dashed into my kids' rooms yelling "CLEAN THE HOUSE CLEAN THE HOUSE CLEAN THE @#$^ HOUSE!!!"

It worked.

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My mime class went ape-crazy over this stuff. Comments ranged from "_________!" to "__________!!!". You've never seen people so excited.

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I spend a lot of time watching people. I generally like to have my presence unknown. For instance, I was watching this girl, and she saw me! That was bad. The next time, I wore white pants, a white shirt, with white shoes and a white hat. She was still able to see me! So, I decided to add face painting to my repertoire, to see if there was any difference. Now with my face completely whited out, she doesn't see me standing in the hallway! Thanks AMSCAN!

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Discount Glitter-24 Piece Iridescent Set

Glitter-24 Piece Iridescent Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Great for doing nails. It was exactly as I thought it would be. I like the fact the this glitter does not bleed when the monomer comes in contact with the glitter. This product and another name brand glitter run neck in neck when it comes to quality of the glitter. But this brand beats the other by price. This glitter is better than the cheap glitter from overseas because the cheap overseas glitter bleed so bad and will ruin your nail art.

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Reviews of Reindeer Moss, Preserved - Red, 20-Ounce (1.25 Pounds) in a

Reindeer Moss, Preserved - Red, 20-Ounce in a Designer Series Clear Case.
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I needed a material for a tree sculpture and this is perfect! Beautiful color pigmenttrue to picture. Very soft and fluffy moss. Even found a few small acorns in there. Super fast shippingas always with amazon prime. Will return for other colors soon!

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Lovely and more then I expected, have gotten rave reviews! Perks up any potted plant, the lime green is awesome too.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Review of Rhapsody Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush Set of 5 Watercolor Brushes

Rhapsody Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush Set of 5 Watercolor Brushes
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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Years ago I owned a Kolinsky Sable watercolor brush and it was the best brush I'd ever owned. Even better than Windsor Newton.

So I jumped at the prospect of owning 5 Kolinsky brushes as such a good price.

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I just received these paint brushes in the mail. They are wonderful. They are snappy, hold water, and paint sooooo well. I love them.

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These brushes are a joy to work with and they retain their shape,with great response, I highly recommend them. They are a great value foe the price.

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These are imprinted with "Creative Mark" on one side and the claim that they contain Kolinsky sable hairs on the other. My set contained brushes with frayed hairs and a wobbly top on one of them. The hairs are not secured well, the hairs are cut poorly, and I don't believe they are 100% sable. The box makes this cheap set look like a deal it is not.

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The only reason that I did not give this item 5 stars is because I would not use all the brushes in this set. I have several of the brush sizes in this set and they are great. These brushes are not quite as wonderful as my Winsor and Newton Series 7 but I didn't pay nearly as much for them as the W&N. I believe that one should always buy the very best brush they can afford because the quality of the brush truly does affect your ability to creat the mark or line affectively. This brush points well, holds a lot of pigment and has great snap.

These brushes are genuine high quality Kolinsky Sable and trust me just because a brush is made of sable doesn't mean that is going to be a great brush or that it is Kolinsky sable. Not all sables are equal. There a lot of factors that go into brush making that determine it's quality and value and Rhapsody has done a great job by using high quality sable and excelent craftmanship. If money is your only consideration then go ahead and purchase a less expensive brush. I have found over the many years that I have been painting when it comes to artist quality paint brushes that you get what you pay for. When you skimp on price then you loose quality. If you are looking for a quality brush at a reasonable price then this is the brush for you.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Review of Pack of 50 8x10 BLACK Picture Mats Mattes with White Core Bevel Cut

Pack of 50 8x10 BLACK Picture Mats Mattes with White Core Bevel Cut for 5x7 Photo + Backing + Bags
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I ordered these for a youth photography exhibit. The main reason I bought these was the compelling price and the fact that they came with the presentation bag which was great for protecting the photos as I sent them off to be judged. They were very well packaged... in fact so well that it was a little tough getting to them but that was fine with me. Would definitely buy again.

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I am so pleased with the quality and price of these mattes! They also include the backings and the plastic sleeves to seal up the picture, once it is matted and ready! thank you for this great product!

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