DIY Of The Day: (not a DIY)
Selected by: Annamaria Tomovic'
Today's Topic/Theme: Review
Date & Time: 1/8/16 12:55 p.m.
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Today I am writing a review on a Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set that I purchased on Amazon.com. Click here to view this set on Amazon.
First off, I would like to start off with the quality of the set. It wasn't the best overall quality, when you consider the materials inside. However, the wooden box was made of real wood, and had a nice finish. It is also very durable, when I dropped the box, none of the utensils inside fell out of place. (However, do not purposely drop your box.) When you first open the box, it is like opening a treasure chest. There are more paints, oils, pastels, crayons, color pencils than I ever thought there would be. The oil pastels are made with a REAL oil base, and the color that comes off is very bright and smooth.
But I will say this, you are ultimately getting what you paid for. This box has flaws, such as the metal latches that you open and close the box with. The latches on mine were a bit dysfunctional and are very stingy. Also, the color pencils and pastels are made from a cheap manufacturing company and are just like color pencils you can buy in a box of Crayola. You'd do so much better to buy separate, decent sets of oil pastels, watercolors, colored pencils, and drawing pencils. None of these items are necessarily expensive on their own, anyway.
Ultimately, this would great to get for a child or a non-serious artist. However, if you are looking for high quality, spend a few more bucks on a professional art brand...you will be so much more satisfied.
Here is the photo of the Darice Art Set.
Today's Topic/Theme: Review
Date & Time: 1/8/16 12:55 p.m.
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Thank you for your seconds. (it's like saying thank you for your time, but more creative, because this is a creative page) Have fun DIYing!====================================================================
Today I am writing a review on a Darice 80-Piece Deluxe Art Set that I purchased on Amazon.com. Click here to view this set on Amazon.
First off, I would like to start off with the quality of the set. It wasn't the best overall quality, when you consider the materials inside. However, the wooden box was made of real wood, and had a nice finish. It is also very durable, when I dropped the box, none of the utensils inside fell out of place. (However, do not purposely drop your box.) When you first open the box, it is like opening a treasure chest. There are more paints, oils, pastels, crayons, color pencils than I ever thought there would be. The oil pastels are made with a REAL oil base, and the color that comes off is very bright and smooth.
But I will say this, you are ultimately getting what you paid for. This box has flaws, such as the metal latches that you open and close the box with. The latches on mine were a bit dysfunctional and are very stingy. Also, the color pencils and pastels are made from a cheap manufacturing company and are just like color pencils you can buy in a box of Crayola. You'd do so much better to buy separate, decent sets of oil pastels, watercolors, colored pencils, and drawing pencils. None of these items are necessarily expensive on their own, anyway.
Ultimately, this would great to get for a child or a non-serious artist. However, if you are looking for high quality, spend a few more bucks on a professional art brand...you will be so much more satisfied.
Here is the photo of the Darice Art Set.
Good job on your review! If I were buying this set, I'd say you gave me some good things to consider. I like how you described not only the contents but also the box because its quality reflects on the art utensils inside. Nice job!
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