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This is my first time with a conte crayon and I really like them. I like the size but the colors are the most important part of the product. There is a nice variety of colors and all of them look good on art paper. I have just done some experimenting with them on canvas (Art Alternatives Canvas Panel which are primed with an acrylic gesso. I got them from Amazon) but I like the results.Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Reviews of Conte Crayon 18 Box Set
This set of 18 Conte Crayons comes in a really cute 3-drawer box, that's also quite sturdy and easy to carry around. It holds the standard, sepia, brown, black and white, plus a rainbow of14 other vivid colors. If you enjoy using Conte and want to play with color, this is a find. If you'd just like to get a feel for Conte, this is a find again. If like me, you've been looking for this set and found it out of stock everywhere, this is really a find.
Best Nailheads Spots Studs 2 Prong 3/8" Square; Steel with Nickel Deals
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I WAS SO HAPPY I GOT MY STUDS IN THE MAIL BUT I DIDNT RECIEVE THE FULL 100. IT WAS MORE LIKE 70.. NOT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN YOU BUY SOMETHING YOU EXPECT THE FULL THING NOT 3/4 OF IT. BUT OTHER THEN THAT EVERYTHING IS GREAT WITH THEM.
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I WAS SO HAPPY I GOT MY STUDS IN THE MAIL BUT I DIDNT RECIEVE THE FULL 100. IT WAS MORE LIKE 70.. NOT A BIG DEAL BUT WHEN YOU BUY SOMETHING YOU EXPECT THE FULL THING NOT 3/4 OF IT. BUT OTHER THEN THAT EVERYTHING IS GREAT WITH THEM.
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I have added these to clothing and my cell phone case and they are extremely durable and cute! I have washed these several times in the laundry and they are still beautiful and pristine.Best Deals for Nailheads Spots Studs 2 Prong 3/8" Square; Steel with Nickel
My daughter wanted these so I ordered them to see how they would work. She LOVES them!!! They are easy to push through the clothes and look great. Even after washing they all stayed in place. She loves that she can make different designs to personalize her clothes. Great item for any up and coming fashion designers!! :)Honest reviews on Nailheads Spots Studs 2 Prong 3/8" Square; Steel with Nickel
These look great on jean shorts! One thing I noticed is that they tarnished after I bleached shorts, but I think any studs with nickel finish will do that. Will buy again!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Nailheads Spots Studs 2 Prong 3/8" Square; Steel with Nickel
they came quickly, were in good condition, and were and affordable price. I got exactly 100 studs and they look great on the shorts that I studded. to be honest, I wasn't exactly sure how big 3/8" was, so for those who are like me, it's smaller than a dime and about the size of my fingernail. I don't know if that size comparison helps much, but I hope it does. I would definitely recommend these studs for anyone that wants to add a little something extra to a piece of clothingBest Bucilla 40787 Babies Are Precious Stamped Cross Stitch Kit, 34-Inch Deals
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This is a great starter for a beginner. The 'x's are stamped right on to the quilt, all you have to do is follow the guide. There might be a problem with the amount of floss that comes in the kit. I ran out of dark pink pretty quickly, since the border is all dark pink. I was able to steal a similar color from another kit, it's hard to tell unless a trained eye is looking.
This is NOT A BABY BLANKET! This is a crib cover, keep the cat or ferret (yeah right) or other fuzzy animal out of your baby's crib. Once complete this item can never be machine washed, the knots will come undo over time and you will loose the design. Hand wash only. It's a great baby gift for mom, and a keepsake.
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This is a great starter for a beginner. The 'x's are stamped right on to the quilt, all you have to do is follow the guide. There might be a problem with the amount of floss that comes in the kit. I ran out of dark pink pretty quickly, since the border is all dark pink. I was able to steal a similar color from another kit, it's hard to tell unless a trained eye is looking.
This is NOT A BABY BLANKET! This is a crib cover, keep the cat or ferret (yeah right) or other fuzzy animal out of your baby's crib. Once complete this item can never be machine washed, the knots will come undo over time and you will loose the design. Hand wash only. It's a great baby gift for mom, and a keepsake.
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The stamping for embroidery was excellent, easy to see. The graph was also easy to read.. Would definitely recommend it.Best Deals for Bucilla 40787 Babies Are Precious Stamped Cross Stitch Kit, 34-Inch
I am replacing a baby quilt that I made for my son, from 24 years ago. He used his original quilt as a comfort blanket and it is all shredded after 24 years of use. He requested a replacement, so I found this kit, close to the original one, in design. Kit is beautiful, with easily marked cross stitch and easy directions. I would only suggest that the manufacturer separate the thread strands. Then,I would have given it a 5 star rating.Honest reviews on Bucilla 40787 Babies Are Precious Stamped Cross Stitch Kit, 34-Inch
Good quality. Have not progressed to point to see if I have sufficient thread but so far I am pleased with my purchase.Cavallini 12-Pack Petite Vintage Paris Parcel Set Review
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This review is almost identical to the one I left for the same product with owls, as I purchased both at the same time.
While I love the graphics as I most often do with Cavallini products the actual items are a bit of a let-down in terms of quality and execution.
First, the actual paper bags are extremely thin. One must take great care not to rip them, I should think, and I found it personally rather stupid that someone had come up with the idea to clip the paper bags together with a standard paper clip (completely unnecessary, in my opinion, and these leave noticeable indentations in at least the first 3 bags).
My second frustration is with the gift tags which, while very nice and made of good quality cardstock, have poorly applied glitter which basically snows all over you almost as soon as you open the package, and comes off all over your hands anytime you handle the tags, begging the question whether any glitter will be left if/when they are to be used for a gift-giving occasion.
The presentation overall is quite nice, and because I do enjoy the images and have various projects in mind for this, I will be keeping them but I would caution any potential buyers that this is not necessarily a value-for-money product, as you may be better off making your own paperbags from good quality scrapbooking paper or cardstock.
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This review is almost identical to the one I left for the same product with owls, as I purchased both at the same time.
While I love the graphics as I most often do with Cavallini products the actual items are a bit of a let-down in terms of quality and execution.
First, the actual paper bags are extremely thin. One must take great care not to rip them, I should think, and I found it personally rather stupid that someone had come up with the idea to clip the paper bags together with a standard paper clip (completely unnecessary, in my opinion, and these leave noticeable indentations in at least the first 3 bags).
My second frustration is with the gift tags which, while very nice and made of good quality cardstock, have poorly applied glitter which basically snows all over you almost as soon as you open the package, and comes off all over your hands anytime you handle the tags, begging the question whether any glitter will be left if/when they are to be used for a gift-giving occasion.
The presentation overall is quite nice, and because I do enjoy the images and have various projects in mind for this, I will be keeping them but I would caution any potential buyers that this is not necessarily a value-for-money product, as you may be better off making your own paperbags from good quality scrapbooking paper or cardstock.
Cheap Royal & Langnickel Essentials Color Pencil Set, 24-Piece
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.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.
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.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.
Reviews of Copic Markers Product Design Rendering DVD, Vol 1
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This video is awesome! There is also a second part to this DVD, for color rendering, so look it up! I highly suggest it for students of ID. It's ONLY about rendering with traditional old school methods of marker and pastel/pencil, but all these principles still apply to digital rendering with Sketchbook or Photoshop. If you truly want to learn how to render materials, from glossy to matte, I suggest this DVD as well as the second part. If you want a strictly digital rendering how-to video, then I suggest looking elsewhere, like Renderdemo.com's DVDs.
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This video is awesome! There is also a second part to this DVD, for color rendering, so look it up! I highly suggest it for students of ID. It's ONLY about rendering with traditional old school methods of marker and pastel/pencil, but all these principles still apply to digital rendering with Sketchbook or Photoshop. If you truly want to learn how to render materials, from glossy to matte, I suggest this DVD as well as the second part. If you want a strictly digital rendering how-to video, then I suggest looking elsewhere, like Renderdemo.com's DVDs.
Reviews of Plaid Apple Barrel Primary Colors Paint Set
Many colors including primaries and a variety of colors in each hue.
Also includes a larger bottle of each black and white paints.
Pleased w/purchase : )
We use Apple Barrel paints often.
*Packaged carefully.
Shipped Quickly.
Looking forward to doing
business here again soon.
Thanks Amazon you rock!
The only critique I have about this product is the thickness of the paint. There are a variety of thicknesses in the paint, which I don't appreciate. Some colors are very watery which makes coloring my clay very difficult.
Also includes a larger bottle of each black and white paints.
Pleased w/purchase : )
We use Apple Barrel paints often.
*Packaged carefully.
Shipped Quickly.
Looking forward to doing
business here again soon.
Thanks Amazon you rock!
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The colors were fine but the consistency varied, the containers weren't marked as to their color name, and some of the colors were partially dried out.Best Deals for Plaid Apple Barrel Primary Colors Paint Set
I was looking for this so I can color my white clay I received a few months back. I like the variety of colors, and the bigger pots combined with the white and black are appreciated. The shipping was fantastic, it got to me before the estimated shipping date.The only critique I have about this product is the thickness of the paint. There are a variety of thicknesses in the paint, which I don't appreciate. Some colors are very watery which makes coloring my clay very difficult.
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This paint set is great for arts & crafts. It includes a good range of colors and a generous amount of each. Includes 3 or 4 different shades of 8 colors as well as larger bottles of black and white paint.
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