Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

I needed help putting the easel together, but that being done, it works very well, and it is a great buy.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

All comments about instructions are true. However, the two small screws are used to attach the bottom height adjuster (the metal piece you pull out to lower the mast) to the crossbar that holds the painting. The springs go in the u-shaped piece that hold the bottom of the mast to the frame. I have no idea what the metal cap is for. If anyone has figured it out, let me know. Otherwise a very fine easel made from a renewable resource for an excellent price.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

This was a Valentine's present from my husband so I am particularly attached to it, but with good reason! It was a really good price and it is gorgeous. I will admit that the instructions weren't the best but I was able to figure it all out pretty easily by just looking at the product photo on the website. I am pretty handy with putting things together though. I would highly recommend this easel!! It is gorgeous and folds up flat for storage.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

Like everyone else who has reviewed this item, the assembly directions are terrible. Vague, and the illustrations are faulty. Blick's should not carry this item until the manufacturer redesigns the instructions.

The bamboo is a nice look. If you are handy and can get through the assembly, buy it.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

The easel was great. Much better than I imagined. The assembly, ie. the directions, was really poor. I ended up having to bring it in to a Blick store and they too said the directions were not clear. The directions included should be re written to make the assembly possible.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

I gave this a 4 rating because of the assembly instructions. Like a previous user, I had two small screws, 1 spring and 2 caps left over. The instructions didn't give any clues and if I had never owned an easel before I would still be scratching my head.
The easel is a dream. I needed a second easel for use at a monthly art fair. While lightweight, it is sturdy and can take a medium large canvas without wobbling while painting. A great deal that deserves a 5 plus once assembled.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

the assembly instructions are extremely vague, you have to have a good imagination to put it together. took me about a half hour. there was a few small pieces left over, (4 springs, 2 brass caps? and 2 small screws) but it seems to be holding up great without them. its incredibly sturdy, all pieces fit together tightly and accurately. i have 7' ceilings so i cant have the canvas up very high, but i sit when i paint anyway so it works out. holds the canvas stable and tight and has a nice lipped shelf for knives or brushes.

Comments about Conda Bamboo Lyre Easel:

Light weight, easy to construct, good stability ...and bamboo!! Great value and I'm very happy.