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These are the markers that any artist will want to have. They are very smooth and easy to control. These are not the markers you want to give to your kids to scribble with they aren't toys!

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I just made some cards with this stamp set and I love the great impression the images make. The character is fun and the sentiments really complement her. I highly recommend Art Impression stamps.

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As a former courtroom artist in San Francisco, I highly recommend Pentel color brushes.

I have been drawing and painting with Pentel Color Brushes (formerly known as Brush Pens) for 20 years. Previously, I had drawn for years with Pelikan ink pens.

Once I had tried using Pentel brushes, I couldn't go back to the limited line offered by a regular ink pen.

Pentel's brushes allow a great range of expression, from super-black thick pools and wet strokes, to fine black lines with almost imperceptible delicacy, to drybrush techniques that allow perfectly calibrated tints from 0 to 100% (if you practice).

The key is to know how the brush hairs are loaded and what the brush is going to deliver -never put the brush down if you don't know how the ink is flowing. Once you know that the brush is dry, it will remain dry, mostly. Once you squeeze the brush cartridge and know that the brush is loaded, it will remain loaded until you let the ink flow onto the paper, dissipating it.

The brush hairs can be used as a unified stroke, or they can spread to provide doubleor triple-strokes.

Sometimes, you can be surprised with how the brush hairs touch the paper, and the result can show elements of chance.

Although I carry them in a sealed plastic bag, I find that I can carry them for a short time unbagged in my pocket, and they don't leak.

Don't expect to be able to make great art from them before practicing for hours. They are like musical instruments -they take time to learn.

I highly recommend Pentel color brushes and their cartridge refills -at least the black ones. I did use the colored ones once, and all of the colors faded after the painting had been left in the sun.

Hopefully, I'll be using the black color brushes for the next 20 years.

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THE BRUSH OF A THOUSAND CURSES

I do a lot of cartooning and I have found this pen to be a blessing and the eternal bane of my artistic existence. I can't ink with a pen because the line isn't expressive enough, and my hand shakes ever so slightly. A brush minimizes the tremor in my lines and gives an appealing smooth expressiveness to them. I can't stand using real brushes; the barrels are always too thin, which makes my hand shake more, which is fixable by wrapping the brush with wads of tape, but the constant dipping into the inkwell drives me insane. In college I used to use the fat end of the Sakura Sumi Brush pen ... I cried when I couldn't find them anymore. The Copic was no good at all .. the Tombow ink is water-soluble, which means Fingerprints Galore .. I liked the Kuretake sumi pen, but then couldn't find refills for it (not so terrible a tragedy since the Kuretake did occasionally leak) so I was going to try filling a Pentel Aquash with ink .. But then I saw the Colorbrush in the art store. I have used it constantly for the last decade, and in balance I'd have to say I am pleased with it. Mostly.

What I like: The barrel is wide and long so it's easy to hold and minimizes my hand tremors. The nib is ENORMOUS and just the right amount of springy so you can get a thin line without having to hover painfully, and thick lines come with intentional pressure. The barrel holds a LOT of ink, so they last a reasonably long time.

What I hate: You have to squeeze the barrel to make the ink flow. In theory this gives you more "control" which must be true since I absolutely hate the fully-automatic Pocket Brush (also from Pentel). But in reality this means you spend 2/3 of your time being irritated because the pen is either too dry or too wet. Usually it's too dry. The line is gray and feathery; I want it to be solid & black, so I squeeze the pen. It gurgles. The line is still too dry. Squeeze it again. Gurgle. Still too dry, but wait a minute, because the ink must be coming. So I plod along at half-speed with a dry brush, waiting for the ink to show up. Nothing's happening. Squeeze it again. Still nothing.

What I used to do at this point was to swear at the pen and squeeze it REALLY HARD, and then suddenly the nib would be soaked and the only thing I could draw with it at that point was big wet smeary blobs. I'd have to prop it face-up in a cup and wait for the ink to flow back, or waste the ink by blotting it on a towel until it was right again. Later, I learned patience which means I lose the same amount of time but not as much ink as I gently squeeze and cajole the pen to behave correctly. It still has a diabolical tendency to over-soak. The ink never comes fast enough when I squeeze it, and I've never been able to figure out exactly how to time it so it comes out right. Most of the time it is either too dry or too wet. Those moments when it is just right are rare and precious as diamonds. It usually works perfectly for 2 days just before the cartridge runs dry, and then I screw a new one on, and the nightmare begins again.

Still, it's the best brush pen I've found (which is a sad statement on the nature of brush-pen technology.) I rely on it. I don't know what I'd do without it. I am trapped in an endless cycle of childish delight and white-hot fury. Get this pen and you can join me among the ranks of the damned. I recommend it. As long as people keep buying this, Pentel will keep manufacturing it and I need those refills to continue to be available.

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I have tried over the years to do brush lettering but despite suggestions from a pro, I have never found one sturdy enough. This one does the trick! Only problem is that the ink is water soluble so if that is an issue for you, get the Pentel POCKET brush. The barrel is shorter but the ink is waterproof. MY FAVORITE PEN since the rapidograph!

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I purchased this pen hoping for a bit more control of the ink, which it does deliver. It allows wonderful ability for detail and if you care to apply more ink for a messy look, you can do it. The big drawback, however is the ink. It takes forever to dry (I'm almost at 12 hours and it STILL isn't dry). This could be a great pen if Pentel would adjust the drying time on the ink.

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I think this is one of the best brush lettering tools, love it so much! I have the black and want to get the gray now. It's perfect if you want to do brush lettering without the mess associated with traditional brush lettering.

Cheap Mount Vision Handmade Pastels- Set of 15 Dark Colors

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The dark colors by Mt. Vision are beautiful pastels. They are large in size and appear to be of good quality for a semi soft pastel. They arrived well packaged for transport and were intact upon delivery. A good value for the money. They appear to be more durable than some other pastel products that I have purchased.

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one of my favorite brands of pastels. I love the way the pastel stick adheres to the surface, as well as the color choices.

Hero Arts Typewrter Letters Polyclear Stamp Set Review

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This is a nice stamp set. The letters stamp clearly & definitely have a "typewriter " look to them. Hero Arts makes quality stamps. I recommend this product.

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Discount Spellbinders S5-053 Shapeabilities Pumpkin Accents Die Templates

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Love all my Spellbinder's dies...but these border dies are very hard to find at retail....these cut so easily and quickly for easy borders on your greeting cards or memory pages. Using background papers will help highlight them better too. I've also used them to stencil highlights as well. If you love Fall and Halloween you have to have these dies in your collection too. :)

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Best Spellbinders S4-386 Nestabilities Cogs Die Templates Deals

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Love these cogs, as I make and design Steam-punk pictures they come in really useful. Very easy to use, a clean cut every time in a varying array of card stock and aluminium shim. Super great for layering. I recommend the purchase of them to everyone.

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Martha Stewart Crafts Around the Page Starter Set Stamp Review

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Needed this starter set for other stamps I had found. I Will use this often with scrapbooking, card making, and other projects

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The good i like that the holder does not let the stamp go down too far and does eliminate "smuding." the guide plate does keep the pattern in place.

the not so good the plasic guide is not that well made and makes getting the guide templates in and out a bit of trick.

there are not a whole lot of different stamps to go with this and you can get the same effect with "normal" stamps.

its an ok product but not one of my better purchases.

Sakura XBR-24SA 24-Piece Koi Assorted Coloring Brush Pen Set Review

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Give children the right tools and they will surprise you. These pens produce all the feeling of using a paintbrush and children respond to this by producing imaginative efforts. They are not cheap but can give children their first taste of producing the magic feel of the brush stoke under the hand. Worth every penny/

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Cheap Staedtler Karat Aquarell Premium Watercolor Pencils, Set of 48

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I have only had these pencils for a short time. I have not fully explored the possibilities but, in my opinion they produce lovely, saturated color. Forty-eight pencils is more than sufficient for a beginner, and I am sure I will have lots of fun adding color to my "tangles". Enjoy!

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Just what she wanted to complete her projects. She is using ever bit of the items in the kit to complete her work.

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These I think are the best pencils I have ever used. They last a long time and cover very well!

Best Permalba Oil Brushes, White Bristle, Filbert, Set of 4 Deals

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These brushes are very well made and very nice looking. The Long handles are tapered well and fit in your hand well. Holds paint well and easy to clean up. I am very Happy with them. After trying them I ordered the rest of them. They are used very often and excellent. Brush strokes are very good and do what they are supposed to according to paint I am Using and the medium.

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Came really fast I needed these for the Wet on wet oil Paintings that Bob Ross demonstrates. Work really well and clean up nice.

Cheap Brother SASEW8012 Sewing Machine Needles by Organ 10 pack of ten

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Sewing Machine needles are things you just have to have and you hate needing one and not having one handy. This is the brand of needles that came with my brother sewing machine and one of several brands they recommend. The size is within the range of that recommended for the type of fabric I normally use. The price was excellent. Compared to other needles, these were much cheaper than anything else I found online or local. With 100, I won't need more for a LOOOOOOOOOOONG time!

I've only used one so far (I hit a pin and broke the needle that came with the new machine) and it worked excellently. If I do need more, I know where to come and what to look for!

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I'm very happy with this purchase, as I go through needles like crazy--I sew for a living, and use my machines daily. I can't believe I got all these needles for about $10! I've used them in my Kenmore sewing machine and my Brother serger, and so far, they perform well. They even came packaged 10 needles per sleeve, and in a little hard plastic box that can be reused for holding broken or used needles (that's what I use it as anyway). Excellent deal, I'm happy with my purchase and will buy more in the future!

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I change out the needle on my ULT2001, PE-770 and 6800PRW every quarter million stitches or so, so I wanted to get a big pack. changing out the needle often helps with nesting and leads to less broken needles or machine damage. A needle is way cheaper than a new needle plate or getting service on your machine. These needles work great for 40 weight embroidery thread. If I turn up the speed on the machine (my ULT2001 will do up to 800 stitches per minute) then I use needles that are size 14 to keep from heating up the thread.

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These Size 12 Organ needles we received from Amazon are high quality. They are the correct diameter (0.80 mm), and under magnification the eyes are smooth, well-finished, and polished. The internal wrapper is marked "Organ" with the correct font. The shanks are clearly marked "Organ 12."

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I use these on my Brother SE400. I am very satisfied with this product and pretty excited that I am all stocked up in needles! I would recommend this product.

NEW: SENNELIER French Artists' WC Pocket Metal Set of 12 Half Pan Review

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I'm an experienced watercolorist. I've always worked relatively small, equal or less than about 14 by 21-inches. Thus pans, 1/2 or whole have always sufficed although I also have tubes and tube travel sets as well. Working outdoors, at about maybe 11 by 15-inches, with pans, gives me great pleasure. Sur le motiv and au premier coup. Start and done by late morning, then off to the coffee and sweets shop. Not that weeks and weeks of thin layers / washes stuff, in a studio working flat on an elephant as they say. Just me.

That being the case, I like this little kit very much. Fits right in with my stable of similars, Bijou Box, etc.

And, Sennelier colors are first rate. My only con is that I wish they had included a second, deeper and warmer transparent yellow. However, I bought one open-stock and popped it in the middle row. There's still plenty of room there for a collapsing, "folding", travel size 4 Kolinsky sable brush. (Can't say that about all other travel boxes. My Bijou came with a uselessly tiny brush.)

So, bottom line, I can pop this into a pocket, a water bottle in another pocket and I'm off carrying a cold-pressed, 140-pound 6 by 9-inch block. Happy hunting!

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Review of Paasche VL-3W Double Action Airbrush in Wood Case

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This is a great airbrush. Actually, it is the second one a I get. I got the first one back in 1992, and it is still fully operational. I only got a second one in order to "speed up" production, when painting a model with several over laping colors.

Botton line is, I couldn't be happier with it. Highly recommended!

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Great product, im from Ecuador and im satisfied with the product, fast shipping! no complaints ! it came with all the items that are shown in the picture!

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Best price I could find. Shipping was fast and the item is top quality. I've owned a few of the brushes and this one is just like the rest, perfect.

Review of Travel Lightbox Fashion Design Super Set

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This was a BIG hit for my granddaughter's 7th birthday. So much so, we had to order a second for her best friend. They played with it non-stop for two weeks. Very easy to manage for young artists.

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Finally found a fashion design set that my 8 year old granddaughter can use. The paper dolls stay in place, the rubbing designs worked really well and she was very happy with it.

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My daughter seems to really like this. she is always designing clothes for her dolls and mising and matching fabric.

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My 7 year old loves this kit. She is super creative when it comes to fashion & has fallen in love with making 'her line'.

I was looking for the old school Fasion Plates, but this is a better version of them IMO.

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My granddaughter (6) loved it. She is interested in designing clothes and could use this set at her age now.