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lots of pieces and the possibilities are endless on how to use them. Excited to explore those possibilities in my art journal. Glad I have them. Arrived quickly too.

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I design multiple views of the same item and need to remain true to color on each. I was pleased to find Barn Wood at Amazon. Driving to the local Craft/Art store to find NO STOCK can be costly. Barn Wood is a medium gray with a tan hue (not a true gray) Barn Wood saves me mixing, I can use it right out of the bottle. Amazon also had other acrylic colors I needed and delivery was quick. Saved time and money

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I have tried many brands of acrylic paints over the years. Recently, I have been using Golden acrylics for canvas, murals and detail work on wooden furniture. Then, I would have to buy an entirely separate set of Folk Art enamels for painting on glass and ceramics. Paints get expensive fast. So, when I read that Martha Stewart had introduced an acrylic paint that was supposed to adhere to any surface, I was skeptical yet intrigued. Especially, when I did the math and saw a bottle averaged out to less than a buck-fifty.

I bought all three sets of the Best Selling Colors series available on Amazon. I figured, worst case, I could use the paints during arts and crafts time with my kids. Being a firm supporter of the "seeing is believing" mentality, I set out to test the paint's limitations. So far, I have used these paints on canvas, ceramic bisque, wood, plastic and metal with great success. They are smooth and creamy, and the color selection is impressive.

I have only owned them for a week, so I cannot attest to the paint's longevity or UV and weather resistance. I painted a ceramic frog to put in my garden. I will update this review after it has endured the sweltering heat and humidity of a long Mississippi summer.

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I have used all kinds of paints but this is the best paint ever! I paint on glass and the coverage is awesome!!!!!!! I am buying more Martha Stewart paints because of the high quality and the primer already mixed in!!!

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what can I say Martha is the Bomb ! Her colors are beautiful, this was packaged perfectly and the shipment arrived in a timely manner.. One of the best uses for this set is glass painting.

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Enjoying using these paints. It has a good color choice and I am into creating my Christmas presents for this year.

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Great collection. Excellent paint for art or craft work. Only down side is that all colors are not exactly as represented, but close enough. Just wish it included a standard black and white. Great buy overall.

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After spending most of my three years of grad school in the screenprinting facilities, I was anxious to create some sort of setup for myself at home once I'd graduated. As a couple of other reviews point out, the YuDu is indeed different from traditional screenprinting the tools are different but the process is essentially the same with the major difference being the application of the photo-sensitive emulsion. And this is where the YuDu will make or break you. While in the end I'd give the YuDu a rating between 3 and 4 stars, mostly for potential, these have been the challenging areas for me along the steep learning curve:

EMULSION:

Applying the emulsion in sheet form (rather than as a liquid with what's called a scoop-coater, as you would in traditional screenprinting) has been the most challenging part of the learning curve for me (and most others, it seems). But like any tool, it takes time and back-up supplies to learn it so do yourself a favor and have at least 2 sheets of emulsion on hand, a lot of patience, and a first project that is not on a tight deadline. The trick is having the screen wet enough but not too wet (since you're essentially doing something in solid form that's ideally applied as a liquid) and this will take practice.

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Once you get the hang of emulsion application, you may want to add a 220 mesh screen to your supply inventory since the 110 mesh screen that comes with the machine won't be fine enough to handle most text-based projects or designs with lots of detail. I got the YuDu primarily for client-based work, primarily text-based, and my own art projects, which are more graphic design based with some text. I'm not terribly interested in printing t-shirts, which is what the YuDu is primarily marketed for, so having at least one 220 mesh screen is essential.

GET YOURSELF A REAL SQUEEGEE:

I'm not fond of the tone taken in a few reviews here, most of which are hardly reviews of the product (I doubt those reviewers even have a YuDu) but rather snobby declarations of their preference for "traditional" screenprinting. I will be a snob on one point though and that's the "squeegee" that comes with the machine. Maybe this piece of plastic works well printing on t-shirts but I found it to be really inconsistent with pulling the ink through and getting a consistently printed surface on the paper below. You can find a variety of screenprinting squeegees at your local art store (or try I got the "graphics" squeegee but a standard squeegee should work just fine and there are squeegees especially made for textile printing). This is one of several details the folks at Provo Craft need to work on to make a good machine with potential really great.

INKS:

Once I finally mastered the art of applying emulsion to the screen and successfully burned my design, I found the YuDu brand inks to be too thick to pass through the finer mesh of my 220 screen. Like my squeegee rant above, this may not be an issue with the 110 screens and printing on textiles, but I found it to be a real problem, only passing through the larger parts of my design despite being able to tell that my image had burned perfectly and the emulsion had rinsed out no problem. So I experimented with a different brand of ink (Versatex which I got at my local Blick art supply store) and sure enough my design printed just fine (having a new squeegee at this point also helped). I had my heart set on a particular YuDu color, however, so I tried adding some extender (again, available with the screenprinting inks or online) and, although this did dilute the color ever so slightly, worked like a charm. I mixed enough ink (about 3-4 parts YuDu ink to 1 part extender but it may vary for you) for my entire print run and stored it in a little plastic container you can get at just about any art or craft supply store (or even a tupperware devoted to your Yudu would work).

If you want to read more, you can check out my even longer, more rambling blog post on the topic:

I hope Provo Craft is reading all of these reviews, and the countless blog posts and video tutorials and taking all of these complaints into consideration. The machine itself is great it's nice to have something that will fit on my table that's an exposure unit, light table, and printing apparatus all in one. But the accessories could use some work emulsion sheets are tricky and costly and the squeegee is worthless. I can understand why they don't want to include all these little bits of information in the instructional DVD and pamphlet (they'd turn off a lot of potential customers if they advertised just how tricky this thing is) but a little more information up front would be useful. On the other hand, keep in mind that screenprinting is an art form that some folks spend years perfecting. Like any tool, it's going to take some time and practice to get it right, but I think this thing has a lot of potential, especially for folks like me who don't have the time or resources to create a screenprinting setup from scratch in my nonexistent garage.

Good luck and happy printing!

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I have been wanting a thermofax machine for a long time now and when the YUDU came out I thought it would work similar to the thermofax for far less money. I have never screenprinted a thing in my life and have been researching how to do it and what to buy for a while now.

Here are the things I like and dislike about the machine:

PROS:

I like the exposure unit since this seems to be the issue with traditional screenprinting.

I like not having to deal with chemicals the exposure sheets are easy to use.

After botching the first screen, the second was a breeze the screen came out great and made a bunch of pulls experimenting with inks and paints. All of the images came out great!

CONS:

* I think it's really pricey for what it is, but I used a circular flyer coupon and saved a lot on my unit.

* The first go-round I didn't have the screen wet enough and consequently my result was a wasted emulsion. I blame this on...

* The DVD it comes with is just TERRIBLE. It's really annoying, not serious and did not help at all. I could not get past the fact that they were in a garage in one part with FLIES flying around them!

* It does not come with the emulsion remover so make sure and buy it or if you ruin your first try you can't wash it off to try again. There is nothing worse than having to wait when you want to play!

* The unit is HUGE it has a 17" X 26-1/2" footprint.

They recommend that you use their inks but I used my fabric paints I had on hand and they worked just fine.

Overall it was pretty easy to use (after I ruined the first one to figure it out) even for a novice like me! I wish they would redo their DVD and show up close how things are supposed to look assume no one has ever screen printed before. I would say that I am happy I have a fairly mess free way to screenprint that is easy and quick! It's definitely more affordable than a thermofax setup. I will also layout more images on my transparency to burn onto my screen rather than waste all that emulsion space.

I am going to experiment with using the machine as an exposure unit for my own screens I will have to follow up with how well that works. I want the freedom to make smaller screens and save them for future use and I think it can be done with this machine (without having to use the YUDU screens). We'll see!

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After playing with it for the weekend I wound up returning it. I think it's great if you want to do LARGE area graphics without fine details. I tried to burn some screens with finer details to no avail. It jut couldn't pick them up. So, I think it depends on what you want to use it for, and since they are leaning toward t-shirts with big chunky graphics it's fine. Skip it if you want to use it for fine printing, like small text or detail.

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While the machine is convenient to use, you need to be aware of some of the issues.

I followed the tutorial online step by step. I wasted both emulsion sheets in the process. Being a beginner, the tutorial shows a woman using a spray bottle generously to get the emulsion sheet attached to the screen. She then lets the emulsion dry in 20 minutes. I tried this, and the emulsion was still wet, so I gave it another 20 minutes. After coming back, it was still a little wet, but I was unsure if it became "too dry" whether or not the plastic would become cemented to emulsion. The instructions included are vague, and make this process seem a quick step by step without giving any word of potential issues.

This happened to both emulsions, before I realized on the second emulsion that it took way longer than 20 minutes to dry this. Once again, I followed both the instructions and the book, and they both made it seem that one 20 minute cycle (hitting the fan and walking away) was how to handle the emulsion.

My issue at this point is that I live on Long Island, with 2 JoAnn's, and 3 Michaels and 2 AC Moore's all within 25 miles of me. I have driven to each and every story every other day for the last week, and none of them sell emulsion sheets. I tried contacting Yudu, and after explaining my problems, they told me the only place these emulsions were available were at JoAnn's and HSN.

Anyway, if you consider using this product, just be aware of the potential problems that come along with it. If you mess this up, Yudu won't help you, and if there is no emulsion available in stores, you are SOL. I wish I could give you an idea of what the shirt came out like, except I couldn't get past the drying process.

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I am so disappointed. I wanted to LOVE this unit ... but have had so much trouble burning the screens. Particularly, getting the silk frame properly wet so that the emulsion sheet will adhere evenly. It never seems to work out right ... no matter how many methods I use ... no matter how many times I watch the dvd demo video (terrible video by the way) or the online video ... and no matter how long I give the screen to dry. I feel slightly crazy over this ... yet I know that I am not craft-challenged. So I can only figure that the machine is not as easy to use as it suggests. Perhaps they should sell screens that already have the emulsion set onto them? Or perhaps I will learn to silk screen the "hard way" (seems easier to me!).

I do not recommend this unit until they work out some bugs ... and make it easy for the at home crafter.

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My wife and I bought the Yudu a few days ago to do some T-shirts for our community theatre because we did not have time to get them done commercially. We had been considering the machine for quite a while and this was the need that pushed us into investing the money.

If you decide to buy one, do yourself a favor and buy extra supplies at the same time. Our biggest challenge up front was getting the emulsion sheet properly attached to the screen. Since only 2 sheets come with the kit, we ended up having to head back to Michael's for more. (Fortunately, it is only about 5 miles away.)

We found the drying function of the machine to be relatively worthless, taking far too long to adequately dry the screen and emulsion sheet. However, a blow dryer works great! Just make sure you have the sheet sufficiently wet first. We use a small mister bottle of water, inspect the sheet to make sure everything is wet properly, then blow dry it -which takes only a few minutes. Then the exposure setting on the Yudu does fine.

We have been able to get 2-3 shirts done each time, then rinse out the screen, re-dry it, and start again. This process has yielded very good results so far.

Our biggest complaint with the product kit is that the instructions are horrible, leaving out some fairly important information on wetting and drying. Consequently, trial-and-error plays a big role in learning to use the equipment. The YouTube 7-step video is much more helpful than the included DVD, which was obviously created by Bubba for his own self-edification.

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These 24 vibrant colors provide all the shades needed to enhance my illustrations of insect specimens used for entomological taxonomy labs. They would be of value for any craft or educational purpose from elementary school to college and beyond. They are very readily erased by the eraser which is attached at the end of the pencil just like regular pencil erasers. These pencils sharpen with ease in your regular pencil sharpener, and the points do not break off readily. I will never be satisfied with regular colored pencils again.

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Beautiful colors, great variety, and exactly as described. I used these on mason jars when doing baking and drink mixes as gifts. They were just the right touch.

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These swatches are SO beautiful. I LOVE the color & design pallet; it reminds me of Country Chic decor…even French Country. I'm going to SO enjoy making this quilt. I bought the last two on here, so I hope I can buy some directly from the vendor.

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The print and quallity of the material is wonderful. The matching of each print and it's colors is spot on, can't wait to use them!

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great price! My only con is that the mandrel won't stay on the stand unless you put chewing gum (kidding) or some kind of handy tac to hold it on there while you work on your ring. Having said that, it does work well for making metal clay rings. I saved a lot of money buying this. I like the stepped feature, I made a really wide sterling ring, and it did go onto the size 13 step. I won't use the other mandrel, but at this price who cares.

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This is a product that I got to work on my diamond ring, it was a great tool for me! Please consult with a professional before working on your own ring. This is a must have for any professional jeweler.

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It is beautiful, and it attracts attention when I use it. That was my purpose. I also like the feel of wood.

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I'm just learning to knit and I just finished knitting a vest and need a corded belt...this is suppose to do the trick...ask me again in a few months when I've worked with it. I choose this one because I wanted wood in my hand instead of plastic. This is beautifully made.

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This is officially my first easel since my dad, an engineer, made one for me when I was 5 to divert my interest in painting the walls : ) After much research this model won out for the pastel & watercolor art I looked forward to working on, in limited space I might add. It is stable and has as many options for height, horizontal and vertical positions as you can come up with. It came quickly as promised with nice packaging, puts up and folds away easily. The travel case is an excellent feature, most anything can be added to the stablizer bar brush trey (area). For beginner artists, it would be great if those basics were offered on the same page. I love the horizontal position options and how high the legs telescope. I highly recommend Heritage Watercolor Easel for any kind of art, it does not bounce when applying bold strokes with pastels. I almost forgot the feature which originally put it ahead of the rest, it accommodates canvases up to 56 x 36", signage up to 69".

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I haven't started using the easel yet, but it looks like it will serve my needs. The instructions for putting it together are pretty clear and I was also able to take it apart again and fit it back in its nylon storage/carrying bag. There was one small part that was defective, but a call to the seller got me a replacement part in just a few days with no hassle, no fuss.

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This can be used as a drawing table, a painting easel, a watercolor table. The only drawback is that the legs do not lock in place. The crossbar holds the front 2 legs securely, but the back leg has to be readjusted if you move it.

I ordered it after a member of our local portrait group brought his to a session. We have a large group and getting a good place to work is not always easy. This easel allows one to sit and draw on flat, or angled, or upright surfaces without taking up a lot of room or blocking others.

I like to work on 2 or more paintings at a time and this is an economical way to do that without taking the piece off the easel.

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Good quality stickers. Nice variety . Very easy to apply and remove . most of all the George stickers made my son happy. He loves the One of George on a plane and George on a big red fire truck. They really make his room look cute.

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We got this for our 3-yr-old as he's outgrown his baby decorations. They work great come right off the plaster wall and leave no marks. He can move them around as he wants. I wouldn't put them on a wood dresser, though.

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My 2 year old is obsessed with Curious George, these were perfect to complete his Curious George themed bedroom. I already had red, yellow and blue items in the room, so these decals fit right in. I used this brand in his nursery and was able to move them to 3 different rooms without them losing their stickiness. Some were very large and others were pretty small, but I spread them out around the room and the size differences aren't that big of a deal to me.

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These stickers were perfect for decorating my sons room. He absolutely loves them. I had never used any kind of wall decals they are so easy to use.

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There are some tiny deformities in the rubber that I have to work around. That only matters because I work in miniatures. For a larger peice I probably wouldn't even notice. I'm really enjoying experimenting with them, a lot more subtlety to use than rigid metal tools.

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Great product. Wonderful price. These work well with pastels and blending color pencils. A multiple use tool. Since I did not need them quickly the 2 week wait was not a problem.

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I am going to pursue a refund with this item... I got the set of 12 colors. It is actually 2 each of six colors. The colors are very poor. Yellow looks like mustard; red is dark orange. Even my two year old says, "That's not red; that's orange!" The colors are very thin and transparent. Tried to paint a terra-cotta flower pot with them and could get no coverage even with navy blue. Very poor paints. I've had nice paints from Sargent before; must have been a different type.

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I ordered these paints for my classroom as they were a very good price through our school supplier. They are goopy, are weird colors (e.g. "black" looks like navy blue), and are transparent even after several applications. One of my favorite quotes from my aide, "It's like they put food coloring in hair gel."

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When I opened the box, I noticed that I had received "Sargent Art Acrylic Paint" instead of the "washable tempera paint" I had ordered. I'm not sure what happened. I have not yet opened the paints to test their color or consistency as I am debating on whether or not I am going to return them...or just use them.

Just thought I should let you know about the order mix up.

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I bought these for our kindergarten teacher at the start of the school year and we got great art pieces all year long. The picture shows only six bottles, but the set is supposed to be twelve (2 bottles of each color). Be careful...when I got my order it had only 6 bottles and I had to call Amazon to straighten it out. I think for $28, it was an outstanding deal. These are the big bottles.

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I am an idiot. I didn't clearly read the description and didn't read the reviews. I received 12 large bottles of paint, but 6 basic colors... 2 bottles of each. Disappointing, yes, but still a decent value and I can teach the kiddos how to mix their own fun colors.