Showing posts with label oil painting pictures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oil painting pictures. Show all posts

Monday, January 19, 2015

Cheap Fox Run 10-Inch Plate Stand, Black

Fox Run 10-Inch Plate Stand, Black
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I just received the plate stand and it is not symmetric--one side is longer, so it does not stay up straight.

It looked as I was expecting, and was a good price, but the quality is not there. I could not count on this rickety plate stand to hold anything of value as I am sure it will tip complete over once there is weight on it.

I hope I can get a refund but I am not pleased with the quality of this product.

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I ordered wooden plate holders, I got wooden plate holders. Not much to review. You stand them up, put your plates on them and voila. Good product for the price.

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I had two collectable plates that I needed stands for and was able to find these through Amazon. They were really priced right and great quality. Plus they came quickly and were packaged well.

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I bought this to display a fancy cutting board in my kitchen.

However, the stand wont stand up on its own.

And even when I put the cutting board on it, it still closes and then collapses.

I tried putting a cook book on the stand, with the same results -failure!

I wouldn't recommend wasting your money on this one.

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I looked at a number of different wooden plate stand and this one is good for the value. It's not cheap and thin like some of the other available on the market. You pay for what you get.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Discount Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils (sets) set of 24

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The pencils themselves are perfect. They came undamaged and sharpened to a perfect not-too-sharp not-too-dull points within the case. If you're familiar with Prismacolors, you know what an advantage that is. Who hasn't blistered their hand or obliterated an electric sharpener trying to get a new set of Prismas ready for use?

The Polychromos are hard enough to use for detail but they still are soft enough to blend together easily, and I found you can build layers with these better than you could with say... Prismacolors (which I still love as well, but these have that advantage over them. Using the two in conjunction may be fun, though!) I'll continue to compare them to other colored pencils I use and that are pretty well-known. They're are a less waxy pencil than the Prismas (for obvious reasons the core ingredient in this is an oil and the core base of a Prisma is wax), yet they feel more 'waxy' (although oil based) than Derwent Coloursofts (which nearly mimic a pastel pencil, just slightly harder). They are more pigmented and glide better than Derwent Artist/Studios (also a wax-based pencil), while in use they feel like a super-version of Derwent Artists in how they perform despite having different bases, but the visual outcome is not the same (these, as I said are bolder). I am yet to experience any significant issue with blooming or loosing the tooth of paper underneath layers of the pencil. I do see these quickly becoming a favorite/staple and requiring an upgrade to a larger set in the near future.

Now, I can almost guarantee I'll get a thumbs down for this but I don't care. I know there's a seller feedback section but I feel it's important to include on the product review any issues with shipping damages etc. because 9/10 times, this is what people are looking at before buying a product. They're not weeding through seller reviews until they find shipping feedback on the product. That being said, I was not impressed with how the pencils arrived. They came in a thin bubble mailer with minimal protection. The case is.. wrecked and disfigured. It's dented and the hinges are broken. It doesn't open close properly which is a bummer because the storage is useless to me now. I can't put these in a bag and go away for a weekend because it'll bust open and the pencils will go everywhere. It also makes them hard to store in general since the metal is warped and putting anything on top of it (I stack pencil sets in a drawer) will slide off. So, this is a HUGE downfall to me but I've rated the product itself 5 stars as it deserves. Also, I've ordered from TCP Global Corp in the past with no problems, so this probably is just one unfortunate fluke. I just wish they'd better packaged a relatively expensive product that ALSO had a shipping cost.

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I absolutely love the way these pencils handle. I use them in conjunction with Derwent Colorsoft & Nature Drawing Pencils and they are wonderful. I like the way you can layer upon layer, and still see previous colors underneath; really giving depth to my pieces.

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I appreciate that the product arrived quickly and I suspect the pencils are wonderful. However, I'm very disappointed that the tin containing the pencils was crushed and bent. This set of pencils was intended to be a gift for someone so its sorry appearance is doubly disappointing. The shipping box was flimsy cardboard and was bent/crushed in half, crushing and bending the Faber-Castell tin. I am surprised that the box of pencils was loose inside the shipping box, with no bubble wrap or protection. I requested a replacement from the company; they said they had no more even though they are still selling them on Amazon. Next I asked for a refund, received shipping labels from the company and I did mail the product back even though the postmaster said he suspected the label was a fraud and the company would eventually claim they never received the return and therefore would not issue the refund. Today I filed a claim with Amazon. I've been patient but 6/7 weeks after the order I still have no resolution. Would not ever order from Buy4Less again and and surprised Amazon would want to do business like this.

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These pencil crayons cost mor than the regular ones, but they are wonderful to use. The color lays down nicely with very good blending abilities. I bought them for my daughter and she loves using them. She loves the depth of the colours and how they blend. Also, the leads are over strong so I do not anticipate bromeliads when sharpening.

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These pencils are very good quality... the color selection was a little disappointing... not enough brights, or pinks or reds. For a smallish set, I wanted more lively colors. I do like the brand and will get more of them...

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

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Came on time! Everything was exactly as seen! All the studs were there. I was really satisfied with this product. Thanks you.

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The product works real good. Easy to use and good quality. I started using them right away they are a great addition to all my clothes and accessories.

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Honestly, I thought they'd be a tad bigger but they weren't that's fine though it got the job done. Although I do wish it was a bit bigger because a stud on belt had fallen off and I wanted to add one of these but the sizes are different.

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Are you looking for pronged studs so that you can embellish your clothes yourself rather than paying an extra $20 to buy them that way like I was? Look no further. These will work! Here are a few things I noted while using them (so far I have "studded" a cotton tee shirt and a cardigan, so both pretty light materials):

-They are lightweight, which can be good or bad depending on what you are using them for. They worked just fine through a cotton tee shirt but they may not hold as well on blue jean type materials or something like vegan leather, so if that's what you are trying to use them on you may want to find something else.

-They were easy to apply using just my fingers. I'm too cheap to buy one of those stud-applicator things, so I just used my hands. I was poked a few times (the prong ends are SHARP, as they should be) but they are not challenging to use. Just make sure you bend the prongs all the way in once they are applied so they don't scrape you when you wear whatever you made! I'm sure if you had a stud applicator thing the process would be much easier and you may even be able to better get them through thicker materials.

-100 was definitely enough! After my two projects I have a lot left over which will be great for future projects.

All in all this is a good buy. They arrived quickly, appeared and worked as described, and served their purpose. If you're into saving some money, DIY, and being fashionable, for as many as you get this is much cheaper than paying extra for a studded item vs. a plain item at the store.

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The price you pay for the amount you get is amazing. I've used a few of them so far and have zero complaints.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cheap Royal & Langnickel Essentials Color Pencil Set, 24-Piece

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I have a lot of complicated ,'adult' coloring books. Stuff like dragons and Indian Mandalas. I needed a good set of colored pencils, that did not cost an arm and a leg, to enjoy coloring these pictures. I find it helps with stress and keeps my creative juices flowing. The pencils blend well so the colors you can make are endless. To blend you can use an eraser, your fingers, put one color right on top of the other, my cat got into one project just by rubbing her nose and paw on a color she really liked.

I will advise to put the pencils in the freezer for about 30 minutes before you sharpen them, just like you would an eyeliner. You get a much sharper tip when the 'lead'? is icy cold. The box and plastic tray they came fell apart right away. But that's not why we buy colored pencils. As long as the price stays the same, I will buy them again.

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Came right on time. All the pencils were in one piece and nothing was broken. I love these pencils. The color is smooth and it blends well with all the other brands of pencils i already own. I love using these for when i draw and color.

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

X-Acto X5262 Double Knife Set Reviews

X-Acto X5262 Double Knife Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I do quite a bit of crafting that require these knives. I do not know what I do without them. The case these came in are not really suitable for long term storage as it cracked really easily. Luckily since these are not my first set I just moved these into another case.

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They took 2 weeks to deliver it.

But truly great blades, neatly packed, cuts through paper like hot knife through butter, the spare blades come in safety plastic boxes (with some sort of lubricant in it, don't know why).

All in all, a great purchase, lately arrived though..

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It's very handy. I ordered it so I can have something to cut my amazon packages with. I'm actually gonna use it for a project where I carve out this book and hide a flask in it.

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It's sharp. It cuts stuff. And it has a case you probably will want to throw away unless you like accidentally slicing your wrists every time you pick it up.

Keep the knives. Lose the package. (WIN!)

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Fine edges

easy convenient handle

rich complete set.

the case (box) wasn't pleasant

ratio price quality of 100%

Excellent choice I recommend.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Cheap Bucilla 86279 Santa's Sled Stocking Felt Applique Kit, 18-Inch

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I just finished this stocking in time for Christmas to give my new son in law. It is just beautiful finished and he was thrilled with it since all of my children have stockings that I have made for them. It is not for the novice to make, a fair amount of embroidery and directions aren't entirely clear.

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I have made at least 12 of these type of stocking and I have NEVER had pieces missing. The directions are easy to read and the stockings turn out great

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Instructions are not complete. The sequins keep coming off and then it is messy when you go back and fix them. The manufacturer supplies beads but no where in the instructions do they say to use the beads with sequins. I was almost finished with the stocking and the sequins started coming off. Made this for my granddaughter and now I can't give it to her. Very disappointed.

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NIce nice nice...looking forward to showing it and giving it to my fist grandchild.. jibbi.. It is very nice and quality good

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I have purchased and completed three of these Bucilla stockings in the past, with no problem. Now that we have a new baby on the way, it was time to make another one. I got this, and immediately noticed the beading needle was crushed in on one side, making threading it impossible. I contacted the company, and they sent a replacement needle. I got started today, and the thread is now snapping on me! I don't know if the quality of their stockings as a whole has gone down, or if it's just this particular pattern, but this is ridiculous.

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I love horses so this unicorn is the close one I could find. When I got it I relized it can be realy pretty and detailed depending how you do it. It is my project with music.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Reviews of Mount Vision Pastel Company 15-Piece Dark Earth Set

Mount Vision Pastel Company 15-Piece Dark Earth Set
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Mount Vision pastels are thick, soft and provide rich colors. I've been working on landscapes that require earthy colors ranging anywhere from stark white to dark browns since the scenes are mountains and lakes in the snow. MV pastels lay down thickly and are as high a quality as the pricier Sennelier and Schmincke brands. Quality and reasonable price very good product.

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I am enjoying these. They have a bit more grit/tooth than some of my other pastels but they are wonderful for the "in between" layers -over the underpainting and under the final stages with the super soft pastels. The colors are rich and luminous even in the darker shades.

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Wanted to try this brand. Great price offered...nice size, color combination, quality. Not a broken pastel in the box. Well packaged!

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These pastels are what I would call medium soft. The colors are beautiful! Painters need this combination to get through all the autumn paintings.

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Really nice pastels, go on smoothly. Great color ranges and a real asset to my pallet. Great that they are an American product!

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Cheap Artistic Wire Worker

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It's a very simple but useful tool that can make curls, wire beads and split rings by wrapping the wire around the mandrel. The instructions are not very well pictured nor do they have clear precise instructions on how to keep the wire on the mandrel or from over lapping each other. However you can find many video tutorials on how to use a wire coiler/ wire gizmo and the premise is pretty much the same.

I found that you can hold the wire in your free hand near the mandrel and use it to keep the tension as you use the other hand to turn. The reason for only the 3 stars is the plastic mandrels of different shapes don't release the wire wrapping when you're done. I couldn't slide my work off of it and it was stuck. I ended up unwrapping it after loosing it didn't work. The wire ended up kinked up and having been worked on too much, the color came off and became useless.

I did try some cheap kids craft wire that seems to be wrapped in plastic coating and with a little looser wrap, the work did come off the mandrel easier. However with it being looser, the coil was twisted a few degrees with each turn. I got the original coiling gizmo economy deluxe as well and that works like a charm. I am keeping this as it is more portable and has the oval and triangular shape i really wanted. I just wished that it was all metal mandrels and had better instructions.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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Extremely pretty and the clip helped a lot! These were wedding decorations and were just beautiful! Shipping was fast, and packaging was good, I couldn't be more pleased!

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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Just what I needed to get myself and my daughter started in Chinese calligraphy. The practice paper with the grids help maintain proper proportions when writing small or medium sized characters. The brush works well for both me and my 7 year-old. The ink stick produces a good ink as far as I can tell and the ink stone does a good job of grinding and mixing the water and ink stick particles. I think this set is a good value.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Buy Clover Kanzashi Flower Maker Round Petal, Small

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I've made these flowers before with fabric stitching and with hot glue. This is positively the easiest way I've ever done it. It uses a little more fabric than I use when making it without a template so unless you are using a stiffer fabric they don't come out as crisp as I'm used to. That being said I love being able to make the flowers while watching tv and the template folds so nice and easy.

It can be hard to cut around the edges but once you get the hang of it this is a great tool. We love it for making hair bows.

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Clever flower-making template. Easy to use and takes only a little fabric. I've been embellishing quilted wall-hanging with them and they add great pizzazz!

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This was a birthday gift for my best friend. She really likes how easy it is to form the flowers.

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I love this product. it is easy to use and very simple. It makes consistent petals each time and no guess work. I love ALL the Kanzashi templates. I only have two more to purchase.

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Great little template, easy to use and good instructions. even a non sewer could do this and make many flowers in a very short time

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Review of Vktech 5pcs Stainless Steel Spatula Palette Knife Painting Mixing

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Had I realized this was coming from China, I would not have bought it because it took a very long time to ship. Next time I will look where it is coming from. Cheaply made but it does the job

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Friday, July 18, 2014

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I got a Sizzix Big Shot and a couple dies for my Birthday and this was one of the Die sets that I received. I immediately put the Thank you greeting to use and found this die set to be very useful in many ways. I can see myself using these often. They should make more die sets like this bcuz it gives you more dies for your dollar. I'd recommend this to anyone who already has a Sizzix machine or planning to get one that this one is one of the die sets to have. A plus is they give you a storage case that holds the 12 dies but also has I think 12 more slots for your other dies to store them in. So you're really getting double in one ... 12 dies and a storage case. Excellent deal !!

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I was very happy with my purchase. Turn around time was great also, It was great doing business with you.

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Due to the fine lettering the letters may have a tendency to get stuck or rather not cut through the paper. Had to use a crafting tool to cut out the letter to avoid tearing.

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