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Jan1000
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
You get a decent set up, but the best part of the kit is the screen you get to put under the mold. That screen is firm, very fine, excellent quality. I started hunting down the screen only because you can DIY the rest of the kit yourself. It is a great kit to learn on.
Matt Thomas
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
I was originally looking for one that was connected because I was worried about the pieces getting all askew when I dipped, but I'm actually glad I ended up with this one. I think it's way better than the others I was looking at. Because it has to stand up to constant dunks in water, quality is important, and a lot of reviews on other molds mentioned flimsy material that broke quickly. This is a tried and tested brand and it's worth the higher price especially in the long run, otherwise you'll buy the cheap version and then this one after it quickly breaks. The instructions are not unnecessary complicated and work well. They say using an iron is recommended but not required, but if you can do it you absolutely should. Make sure you use it with a thin, smooth tea towel and not a thick bath towel. It takes a little getting used to, and your first few pieces might wrinkle, but you'll get the hang of it. I may get the smaller size down the line though, as I don't always need a full sheet
Merryweather
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2022
I received the Arnold grummers hand mold paper making kit in a timely matter and in good shape. However once I opened it I had no idea which was the paper making screen and which was the gray cover screen. Why there were no press cloths included is beyond me because now I have to order that and wait. You would think coaching cloths or press cloths would be included so that all we needed was the tray and the sponge and then of course the iron. As it stands there was not one booklet or set of instructions and closed that told me what each item was and how to use it.
HNM
Reviewed in Mexico on March 5, 2022
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January
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
I wanted a proper hinged deckle rather than just a screen held against a frame, but this was the only one Amazon listed that seemed like decent quality and not a cheap un-treated wood knockoff. It takes some real practice to use the frame when the screen isn’t attached to the frame — be prepared to practice your “swoop & scoop” quite a number of times. Do it too fast and the screen will pull loose or your pulp will settle lopsided & lumpy. Your edges will not be pristine. All that said, I’ve used it enough now to feel it’s worth the learning curve. I particularly appreciate the quality of the pressing sheet and the frame. The wood is solid and extremely well treated so that it should stand up fine to years of use in water.
Sandy
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
This kit was recommended by my daughter's art curriculum. I thought maybe a less expensive version would work, but I am happy we went with this. It is a very nice kit and should last a very long time. This is the first batch of paper and the sculpture she made with the paper. We are very pleased.
Taira Davis
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
The shipping was fast and I'm happy about that because when I finally found the name of the paper making tool, I wanted it like YESTERDAY! I have been eager to learn how to make my own paper for art. This is very easy to manage and directions are flawless. I will definitely do business again.
Gina
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
Since the deckle and the mold part is not stuck to each other, when I align it straight and dip them in the water, the mold part always shifts and gets crooked inside no matter how tightly I hold them. I wish this had the mesh part attached on the deckle or have the tape on the side to hold them together like their other products they sell from the brand. It was my first time making paper so I didn't know how important it was to have a frame that has the net part attached. Kept practicing but its just too hard :(
Antonia
Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2021
Updated.Picture a cheaply made frame with a loose rectangle of mesh plus a cheap plastic rack to hold under the mesh. Hold these three items under the water in which you have placed your torn paper and the mesh part floats sideways or upward because of the pressure of one or more large air bubbles (however hard you grip it). It's a total joke. I have made paper in the past, with a far superior device from Toys R Us. Also, the enclosed instructions talk about laying out "one presscloth" and then another. There were no presscloths in this set.
FJH
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2020
Kids enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, paper is drying now. The paper came out really cute, and it was one of the easiest projects ever. Not messy, just wet.I blended some white paper with water (the instructions give you a ratio but I missed it and just eyeballed it) that had watercolor smudges and we pressed dried flowers from nature walks in it (sounds fancy but I just throw whatever they bring back into a box and let it sit).One thing to watch out for is if you actually have a tub big enough for 8.5x11, plus frame, plus swishing room. I have several plastic tubs that are 10x13 or so and that was not large enough! We ended up using an old Christmas tree tub that was too wide. Because the frame isn't stapled on, it tended to puff up unless we let it "burp", and because it was shallower than ideal it required some finesse the kids couldn't manage. I'll get a smaller one that is stapled so we can do this and it's not quite as much of an undertaking.
Acel C
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2019
Very easy to use and u can still use the screens with a different size of frame
Sarah Doughty
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2019
The plastic grid cracked a little after several uses while I was pressing but still usable. A great kit!
Gail V.
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2019
Works very well. Exactly what I was hoping for.
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