5/01/2022

Tsukineko Fabrico Dual Tip Marker, 116 Peony Purple

This purple water-based ink marker is just beautiful and great quality. I don't use this marker on fabric but in my media projects. It works very similar to my Tombows as it is also water-based. It is permanent once it dries off. The instructions on the pen say to store it horizontally. I have it vertical on my pen holder and I haven't seen any issue with that.

ScotchBlue Original Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, 18mm x 54.8m

I've given this a try due to being labelled as an artist's tape. It is a good as my other cheaper masking tapes but at higher prices. I love the colour, as it makes easy to distinguish the edges from the paper. I also love that it is scented. My main issue with this tape is that destroys my 180 mg and 200 mgs mixed media and watercolour paper if you let the tape stay for a day or two. The second issue with this roll is that it is unnecessarily bulky, like double the diameter than my other big masking tapes, and it requires a lot of storage space. if the hole in the centre was way smaller, the roll would be thicker but easier to put away. I won't buy this again.

4/24/2022

Dugato Artist Watercolor Long-Handle Paint Mop Brushes 13pcs Set

This is a decent set of mop brushes in a great variety of sizes and at a great price (when I purchased the product, now the price has doubled up). The brushes have a very long handle, something I love, they look expensive and come with a plastic nib capsule.The bristles are flexible and nice and work well with acrylic and watercolours. They clean well, and so far the bristles haven't fallen or deteriorated.

DOWNSIDES
> The paint covering the brush handle of the brush peels off easily after not much use so it exposes the timber, and this is a way for the brush to get ruined.
> The protective capsule won't fit once the brush has been used even if you squeeze it, and even if you are able to do it some bristle strains get out and damage the nib.
> Just one type of brush in this set.
> I would say they're OK, not good quality.

Vaessen Creative Border Punch with Sweet and Petite Flowered Edge

This a sturdy large puncher that makes a lovely floral shell pattern on the border. It is good quality, sturdy and has a small container in the belly to collect and dispose off the paper waste.

DOWNSIDES
> The punch needs quite a bit of pressure to work neatly (meaning, you have to press it quite hard) even just to punch plain paper.
> The pattern is not always clean.
> Despite the printed guidelines on the back of the package, the border is rarely continuous or clean. This might have been solved if there was some sort of detailed instruction booklet, which was not the case.
> Bulky and heavy, needs a bit of storage space.
> If the results were what I expected, I wouldn't mind the price, but, due to my experience with it, I actually find it a waste of money.

4/18/2022

Bzocio Store 20-Bar Wooden Tie Hanger

This is a good quality hanger perfect for ties, belts or small silk-like female neckties. Average scarves won't fit as the slots are really tiny and I had difficulty positioning my thinnest scarves. If I had known this, I would have purchased something else. However, if you're really looking for a necktie/tie hanger this is perfect.

4/17/2022

Tsukineko - VersaColor Small Ink Pad, Cyan

I'm a fan of the VersaColour minis, as they make great samplers and are perfect for one-off projects. Besides, they don't take much storage space. This colour is just wonderful, true to the photo. However, unlike other ink pads from the same range I own, this one is a bit chalky and not as inky or liquid as others This is a water soluble ink, so if you want an archival permanent one, this isn't for you. I dislike the fact that, unlike other brands, these minis aren't stackable. You can put one on top of the other, for sure, but won't click into each other. Overall a good product at a good price.