Showing posts with label artist painting supplies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist painting supplies. Show all posts
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Karen Foster Design, Clear Stamp Set, Volleyball Review
I don't know why they require more words on reviews? So I am waisting your time reading this as I am my waisting time doing them a FAVOR with the minimum number of words they want on all reviews!!!! Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth!!!!!!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Best Iwata-Medea Com-Art Kit H B and W Gray Set Deals
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List Price: $27.99
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Less clogs and smoother color. Com art and excellent paints, and the best I have found. Good pigment as well.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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Less clogs and smoother color. Com art and excellent paints, and the best I have found. Good pigment as well.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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Buy Velvet Poster 16"X20"-Chinese Dragon
We always add fuzzy posters into the mix of gifts for birthdays/Christmas ... they are fun, inexpensive, and all of our children, when they were young enjoyed them, and now, all of our grandchildren enjoy them, too. The big posters are good for the 10+ age group, and this one was well received by our grandson. Good, creative pastime for kids. Good shopping/shipping experience through Amazon.Really awesome Chinese Dragon! My nephew will LOVE it as he is obsessed with all things Chinese. I feel lucky to have found something like this!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Reviews of ColorBox Full Size Chalk Pastels, Blackberry
ColorBox Chalk Inks are my most favorite inks for rubber stamping. They easily ink up all stamps including silhouette clear stamps that many dye inks do not do such a great job with. The only drawback may be that this ink can stain the stamp which however does not affect the quality of the stamp, provided that the stamps are cleaned thoroughly with an appropriate stamp cleaner.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Buy Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
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List Price: $49.99
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The largest die is perfect for making a mini album. The complementing dies are great for cutting your photos, making mats or journal spots for that finished page look.
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The largest die is perfect for making a mini album. The complementing dies are great for cutting your photos, making mats or journal spots for that finished page look.
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I found I wanted some of these larger dies to go with the smaller ones I had already purchased. I do not have a grand caliber, but all but one of these works in my modest machine. I LOVE the shape of the cards it makes.Best Deals for Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
I have used this set of dies so many times I've almost worn them out. They make great backgrounds or the base for a card.Honest reviews on Spellbinders Grand Calibur Nestabilities Dies, Labels 11
Another beautiful shape for cards and scrapbooks alike. Love having the larger sizes for special needs. Use vertically or horizontally.Saturday, October 18, 2014
Best Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Stainless Steel 7 Pen Artists Set Deals
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List Price: $147.90
Sale Price: $104.25
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I have seen a lot of reviews on these pens. Almost everyone agrees that they are wonderful pens and that they last for years. A lot of people continue to complain about cleaning the pens, and about the fragility of the tip of the pen (you can bend the wire inside the tip if you aren't careful while cleaning it, rendering the pen useless).
I've only been using Radiograph pens for three years now, but I use them constantly. I draw with them and, for the past two years, I have used them to take hundreds of pages of notes in class. I write with them instead of using regular pens. Using these pens requires a somewhat gentle hand. If you don't use them properly, you are likely to break them and you will wear them down very quickly.
As far as claims in other reviews that the pens stop working or that the ink clogs constantly I have not ever had a problem with this.
If you leave ink in the pens and you do not use them for a number of months, you will have to clean the pens. (This is true of any pen that takes a thicker, more potent ink.) This involves careful disassembly. Cleaning these pens is very similar to trying to clean older calligraphy pens you're bound to have ink all over your hands for a day or two, but, if you are patient, you can clean them completely and they are as good as new.
The lines are uniform in color and constant. The pens work well in controlling the flow of ink, and they do not bleed when you are writing with them. If you shake them a lot, ink will splatter everywhere, like a calligraphy pen with an open nib, but everyday wear and tear won't cause the pen to explode (in a purse or backpack), if you want to carry it around. If the ink flow stops for a moment, you simply need to gently shake the pen to allow more ink to flow to the tip, and it will continue to write (taking the pens apart will allow you to understand exactly how the ink is distributed in the pens but be careful when taking out the tip!)
The pens are reliable and they perform beautifully.
These are my favorite pens.
You have to draw relatively slowly or they skip, so if you draw with a gesture don't bother. They work a little like a fountain pen, and ink wells up into the tube that you draw from, so if you touch the area just above the drawing tube you are likely to get ink on you hands. I like the closeness with the materials, but you might not. These are for a serious draftsperson and not a hobbiest.
These are my favorite pens on earth.
I found these pens in another location on amazon where they are less expensive:
Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Set of 7 Technical Pens
I have 2 issues with this pen and the pen set. The first is that the ink cartridge reservoir is less than half the size of all the other technical pens that I've previously used. Maybe Rapidograph believes that these technical pens are now only used for short work periods and then are put away. That would help waste less ink when the ink dries up and the pen needs to be cleaned to unblock it. It's not my case though, as I use it all the time...even though they dry up if I don't use them for a week and I have to clean them again. The second issue is that I would have liked to buy a double-pen set with 0 (0.35mm) and 1 (0.5mm) pen sizes at an attractive price rather than this 7-pen set.
List Price: $147.90
Sale Price: $104.25
Today's Bonus: 30% Off
I have seen a lot of reviews on these pens. Almost everyone agrees that they are wonderful pens and that they last for years. A lot of people continue to complain about cleaning the pens, and about the fragility of the tip of the pen (you can bend the wire inside the tip if you aren't careful while cleaning it, rendering the pen useless).
I've only been using Radiograph pens for three years now, but I use them constantly. I draw with them and, for the past two years, I have used them to take hundreds of pages of notes in class. I write with them instead of using regular pens. Using these pens requires a somewhat gentle hand. If you don't use them properly, you are likely to break them and you will wear them down very quickly.
As far as claims in other reviews that the pens stop working or that the ink clogs constantly I have not ever had a problem with this.
If you leave ink in the pens and you do not use them for a number of months, you will have to clean the pens. (This is true of any pen that takes a thicker, more potent ink.) This involves careful disassembly. Cleaning these pens is very similar to trying to clean older calligraphy pens you're bound to have ink all over your hands for a day or two, but, if you are patient, you can clean them completely and they are as good as new.
The lines are uniform in color and constant. The pens work well in controlling the flow of ink, and they do not bleed when you are writing with them. If you shake them a lot, ink will splatter everywhere, like a calligraphy pen with an open nib, but everyday wear and tear won't cause the pen to explode (in a purse or backpack), if you want to carry it around. If the ink flow stops for a moment, you simply need to gently shake the pen to allow more ink to flow to the tip, and it will continue to write (taking the pens apart will allow you to understand exactly how the ink is distributed in the pens but be careful when taking out the tip!)
The pens are reliable and they perform beautifully.
These are my favorite pens.
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These are the best (really only) pens if you want a precise line. They are great for contour drawings, cross hatching, and I like to write little notes with them. The precision of the line lends an austere gravity to little notes.You have to draw relatively slowly or they skip, so if you draw with a gesture don't bother. They work a little like a fountain pen, and ink wells up into the tube that you draw from, so if you touch the area just above the drawing tube you are likely to get ink on you hands. I like the closeness with the materials, but you might not. These are for a serious draftsperson and not a hobbiest.
These are my favorite pens on earth.
I found these pens in another location on amazon where they are less expensive:
Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Set of 7 Technical Pens
Best Deals for Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Stainless Steel 7 Pen Artists Set
I've been using Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph pens for over two decades. They are one of the most reliable brands on the market if you clean them regularly and follow the simple instructions included for maintenance, they will last for years. I replace mine about once every six years. These pens produce a clean, uniform line which is excellent for crosshatching, stipple drawing and pointillism, and great for general sketching. The ink is water soluble, which allows for some nice wash effects when necessary.Honest reviews on Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Stainless Steel 7 Pen Artists Set
I've been using Rapidograph-type technical pens to write and draw in my ever-present notebooks for over 40 years. I imagine it helps that I'm left-handed, I naturally write with my pen in a vertical position, and I make notes with mind maps and drawings. This Rapidograph pen is the highest-quality technical pen that I've yet seen and I could never find a more-enjoyable pen to write with over all these years to write and draw with than a technical pen. I've tried...as the manual filling of the ink cartridges is messy, even after doing it hundreds of times. I've personally found that the pre-filled replacement ink cartridges too expensive compared to filling the pens manually.I have 2 issues with this pen and the pen set. The first is that the ink cartridge reservoir is less than half the size of all the other technical pens that I've previously used. Maybe Rapidograph believes that these technical pens are now only used for short work periods and then are put away. That would help waste less ink when the ink dries up and the pen needs to be cleaned to unblock it. It's not my case though, as I use it all the time...even though they dry up if I don't use them for a week and I have to clean them again. The second issue is that I would have liked to buy a double-pen set with 0 (0.35mm) and 1 (0.5mm) pen sizes at an attractive price rather than this 7-pen set.
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Outstanding mechanical pens. Fun to use, just take care of them. Does not blot ink and clean. Portable. Great set!Sunday, September 28, 2014
Fantasy Moon Studio Set 10 X 45 ML Reviews
I haven't had time to really explore these, I did make some earring. I put down a black base in the silver earrings and dropped various colors on top. The "moon effect" was immediate. I waited 4 days to let them dry completely and put some DG3 on top to create a beautiful shiny dome.
Friday, August 15, 2014
Spellbinders S4-136 Nestabilities 6-Piece Concentric Die Template Reviews
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List Price: $24.99
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If you like the layered look on your greeting cards (see customer image above) or scrapbook pages, these Spellbinders nestabilities dies are the perfect accessory for your embossing/die-cutting machine. I use them with my Cuttlebug V2 Embossing & Die Cutting Machine, and according to the directions that come with the dies, they also work with the Spellbinders Wizard and the Sizzix Big Kick machines.
The directions that come with these dies explain very clearly how to use them with each type of embossing/die-cutting machine. In the case of the Cuttlebug, I didn't have to purchase any new parts except for the dies themselves, and I was up and cutting.
This is a very useful product. I highly recommend it. I actually find that the Nestabilities die cuts are more useful than the ones that carry the Cuttlebug label.
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If you like the layered look on your greeting cards (see customer image above) or scrapbook pages, these Spellbinders nestabilities dies are the perfect accessory for your embossing/die-cutting machine. I use them with my Cuttlebug V2 Embossing & Die Cutting Machine, and according to the directions that come with the dies, they also work with the Spellbinders Wizard and the Sizzix Big Kick machines.
The directions that come with these dies explain very clearly how to use them with each type of embossing/die-cutting machine. In the case of the Cuttlebug, I didn't have to purchase any new parts except for the dies themselves, and I was up and cutting.
This is a very useful product. I highly recommend it. I actually find that the Nestabilities die cuts are more useful than the ones that carry the Cuttlebug label.
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Can use hearts on many different occasion cardslove the various sizes. Glad I purchased these. Spellbinder dies last forever too.Best Deals for Spellbinders S4-136 Nestabilities 6-Piece Concentric Die Template
I have found many uses for these dies and I would highly recommend the for any paper crafters collection. Thanks!Honest reviews on Spellbinders S4-136 Nestabilities 6-Piece Concentric Die Template
This die has many uses and a wide variety of sizes. Perfect for card making. Perfect for many themes. Must have card making die.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Spellbinders S4-136 Nestabilities 6-Piece Concentric Die Template
The quality of the product is just what I expected from Spellbinders. I use these nestabilities all the time for my craftingThursday, August 14, 2014
Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls Review
These are great displays. I make tutu's and they fit very nicely around these displays. They're hallow and have no back, so they're nice and lightweight. Easy to store and nice for travel to craft shows.
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I use this to display clothes that I make and they work perfectly! Would definitely recommend this item! Shipped very quickly!Best Deals for Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
I bought this to make my tutu dresses on. It didn't work for my purposes. It will hold clothing up as long as you have straps to hold it up. There is no back so its just a front. It would have worked better if it had a back so that it can hold up something strapless otherwise it just falls right off.Honest reviews on Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
These two forms work beautifully to photograph my children's line of clothing. Having the two sizes is especially helpful to me.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Toddler & Child White Mannequin Forms Set - Use With Boys & Girls
I like these mannequin forms a lot, for the price. I just wish they had more depth in the back. They are light weight, portable and just right for making skirts for ballet. Nice that you get two of them.Monday, August 11, 2014
Clover 8412 Clam Shell Accessories Case, Large Reviews
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This is another quality Clover product, this was not available here in Australia, my wife has constructed it and found it easy to use and very easy to use.
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This is another quality Clover product, this was not available here in Australia, my wife has constructed it and found it easy to use and very easy to use.
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I wish I had known that this was just some plastic I could have cut out of a plastic bottle. This is the biggest disappointment I've had in a long, long time.Best Deals for Clover 8412 Clam Shell Accessories Case, Large
Fun easy to use and great directions. Fun to make.Great gift to enclose in a card to give someone. Have also enclosed the entire kit with some fabric for a neat gift.Friday, August 1, 2014
Buy Faber-Castell Artist Brush Pens (Set of 6)
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List Price: $19.40
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The Faber Castell brush pens are probably my favorite pens in my vast collection of art supplies. I have the 24 pen set which includes each of the 4 six pen sets. (Primary, Gray, Terra & Landscape) They are waterproof India ink and are a dream to work with on most every type of paper I have tried them on. The brush tip allows a multitude of line widths from thin for sketching, and thick for laying down more color. There's a new 48 set out, and I am looking to add some of the new single colors to my collection. Highly recommended.
They have brush tip. I use them in my coloring books and it doesn't seep through the pages. But I have my niece's& nephew's color in my books but I tell them to put the date of when you colored the page. Then I keep all the books but it is nice to look back and see what you did a few years ago. The pages look as you did them yesterday than in 1999.
I only use these markers & recommend them who want to use them. The one thing I love about them is when they dry out. They all have a color number. I go onto go to page 319 in there catalog & email site Faber-Castell they have the same numbers which are on the markers and you just reorder a new one. How easy is that. They also come in Landscape Colors Set of 6,Terra Colors Set of 6,Shade Grey Colors Set of 6,Basic Colors Set of 6, Pastel Colors Set of 8, Bright Colors of 8 & Classic Colors Set of 8. I have all of the sets except,the last 2 the Greys,Landscape. I'm getting those soon.
The best product hands down.
Pros:
Dries fast
Standard, classic colors
Long lasting
Cons:
The package says waterproof but the ink runs when in contact with water. Only a base line (colorless) will remain permanently if artwork gets wet.
Two yellow? Come on. The cadmium yellow is so light it's hard to see.
These colors have been used as a complementary set and paired with basic colors from other brands. The result of using these pens has always been appealing. I'm proud of this set because they weren't expensive, and I wasn't expecting much. Glad to be proven wrong. The brush-like tips are good for applying the pen in a paint motion. Made in Germany.
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The Faber Castell brush pens are probably my favorite pens in my vast collection of art supplies. I have the 24 pen set which includes each of the 4 six pen sets. (Primary, Gray, Terra & Landscape) They are waterproof India ink and are a dream to work with on most every type of paper I have tried them on. The brush tip allows a multitude of line widths from thin for sketching, and thick for laying down more color. There's a new 48 set out, and I am looking to add some of the new single colors to my collection. Highly recommended.
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If you are like me and love to color. These are the ones for you. They are waterproof,pH-neutral proof,smudge proof,lightfast,India ink.They have brush tip. I use them in my coloring books and it doesn't seep through the pages. But I have my niece's& nephew's color in my books but I tell them to put the date of when you colored the page. Then I keep all the books but it is nice to look back and see what you did a few years ago. The pages look as you did them yesterday than in 1999.
I only use these markers & recommend them who want to use them. The one thing I love about them is when they dry out. They all have a color number. I go onto go to page 319 in there catalog & email site Faber-Castell they have the same numbers which are on the markers and you just reorder a new one. How easy is that. They also come in Landscape Colors Set of 6,Terra Colors Set of 6,Shade Grey Colors Set of 6,Basic Colors Set of 6, Pastel Colors Set of 8, Bright Colors of 8 & Classic Colors Set of 8. I have all of the sets except,the last 2 the Greys,Landscape. I'm getting those soon.
The best product hands down.
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I am a serious art person and love to try out pens. I probably have over a 1000 pens and markers! This pen is my favorite. I originally bought the 12 pen set and have added a few more colors to it but I am ready for the 48 set. You can do beautiful lettering with these pens. Color ink drawings or any other type of drawings. They have lasted a long time. I am just now needing to replace some colors. You can buy them individually at a fine art store. FCPitt calligraphy pen is also a really top quality writing instrument.Honest reviews on Faber-Castell Artist Brush Pens (Set of 6)
Colors: Pink Carmine, Dark Chrome Yellow, Manganese Violet, Phthalo Blue, Permanent Green Olive, Cadmium YellowPros:
Dries fast
Standard, classic colors
Long lasting
Cons:
The package says waterproof but the ink runs when in contact with water. Only a base line (colorless) will remain permanently if artwork gets wet.
Two yellow? Come on. The cadmium yellow is so light it's hard to see.
These colors have been used as a complementary set and paired with basic colors from other brands. The result of using these pens has always been appealing. I'm proud of this set because they weren't expensive, and I wasn't expecting much. Glad to be proven wrong. The brush-like tips are good for applying the pen in a paint motion. Made in Germany.
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I used my Faber Castell PITT Artist Pens for the first time to color a Labrynth / Fractal Design on a Bookmark I created and am very impressed with the color. The Pens also feel great in my hand and have a B Nip with a suprizing range. Excellent. The Pastel Colors and Black ones in All Nip Sizes are great as well from Faber Castle. A lot of fun.Sunday, July 27, 2014
Reviews of AccuQuilt Go Fabric Cutting Dies It Fits Half Square, 1-1/2-Inch
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List Price: $29.99
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I do not think I will be ordering any more dies from D&J. The one they sold is defective. Not all of the triangle shapes on #55319 die were cut cleanly because some of the cutting edges were missing from the product. When I tried contacting them I found out that there is no mechanism for a remedy other than contacting Amazon for a refund. I have two dies I was about to order, 550-078 and 550-079, but will make sure they are not provided by D&J.
Amazon was great about the refund.I have cut so many of these sizes that I have a handy dandy emergency box of these cuts for small baby quilts all set to go. This go product is possible to cut fabric at the speed of light
List Price: $29.99
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I do not think I will be ordering any more dies from D&J. The one they sold is defective. Not all of the triangle shapes on #55319 die were cut cleanly because some of the cutting edges were missing from the product. When I tried contacting them I found out that there is no mechanism for a remedy other than contacting Amazon for a refund. I have two dies I was about to order, 550-078 and 550-079, but will make sure they are not provided by D&J.
Amazon was great about the refund.I have cut so many of these sizes that I have a handy dandy emergency box of these cuts for small baby quilts all set to go. This go product is possible to cut fabric at the speed of light
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Royal & Langnickel Watercolor Artist Tube Paint, 21ml, 18-Pack Review
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. Alright, Amazon says I have to wright x amount of words. If I could get a better watercolor paint for the price I paid, I would ....but I can't.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Best PJ's Precision Applicator Kit Multi-Purpose (5 tips) Deals
I bought these for painting and making designs on ceramics. The only con to the is that they are a little of a pain to clean. I do love them. They got the job done. The different size tips are fabulous and super convenient to change out.
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These worked great for different oils and placing oil in precision locations. Excellent product. Would recommend to anyone that needs to dispense liquids or oils.Best Deals for PJ's Precision Applicator Kit Multi-Purpose (5 tips)
Bought this for my gun oils and gun cleaner solvent. Very happy, looked around in many stores couldn't find , the right bottles , to my surprise, looked in, Amazon, bought. Right away. Good plastic,not thin like other bottles caps, and neddles. Are just right. Will recommend.Honest reviews on PJ's Precision Applicator Kit Multi-Purpose (5 tips)
I especially liked the fact that the tops that came with the set fit on the duncan underglaze bottles that I use. The cleaning needle is also a good addition to the set.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for PJ's Precision Applicator Kit Multi-Purpose (5 tips)
i have been using this product for many months now in my studio for glaze application. it works really well and great results. i recomend it.
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