Today I’m hopping back on the review bandwagon with a look at the Art-C Groove tool! This is a mixed-media motorized tool that allows you to paint, sand, and apply media with just a quick swish of the wrist.
Here’s how it’s described:
The Groove is the first tool specifically designed for crafters to ink, sand, stencil and distress on a wide variety of surfaces. It is portable, light-weight & cordless.
For this review, I demonstrated and tried out the Art-C Groove Tool LIVE on Periscope. You can go back and watch it ALL here, if you like: https://www.periscope.tv/w/1OdKrYeezByxX
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Or, if you like the condensed version, here is my video review. I’ll have main bullet points for you after the jump!
So… here are the thinks I like the Art-C Groove Tool for- the PROS:
- cordless
- great handle
- could reduce hand strain for those with grip issues like fibro, arthritis, etc.
- easy to change heads
- moderate price point
- brush head adds nice texture
- great for use with stencils
- excellent for nubby or textured surfaces like burlap or styrofoam
And what I don’t like- the CONS:
- foam head is curved, so you don’t get full coverage
- not a lot of torque- so you can’t apply full pressure with sanding & foam heads
- motor whine might be grating on the nerves after a while
This tool is priced for $19.00 (with four heads) MSRP- but you can find it multiple places, including Amazon.com (affiliate) for only $12.95 with free shipping if you have Prime.
I’m not sure if I’d consider the Art-C Groove Tool a “must-have”- but it is handy and fun. It would make a great thrifty gift or stocking stuffer for the crafter in your life!
What do you think? Do you have one? Questions? Leave me a comment, I’d love to hear from YOU!
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I would get it just for the swirly brush strokes, ability to get in fine grooves like the burlap and for the stencilling!
I have this tool and LOVE it!! I make 1:12 scale miniatures and this is perfect for sanding edges on wood and polymer clay pieces! Saves my hands a lot of pain! Definitely worth the $$!
Thanks for the review Jenny! I love reading about new products and tips/tricks AND also learning about a product I can’t see myself using … saving me money for other things – WOOT!!
Jenny, Love your reviews! Since I work mostly on fabric, I’d like to see how it works on it. However, glad to see you liked it on burlap.
OMG! I was just watching your watercolor cards video and I could barely concentrate on the cards, what happened to your finger Jenny? I hope you are all right. I imbibe that at some point it was full of fluid and it must have been really painful. I’m sorry, hope you are better.