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Number of Reviews : 2
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By Cecily M.
on January 1, 2011 - See all my reviews
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Pros : The book is good, and the individual components are good individually. However -- the book recommends 1/32" shelf paper, but the kit includes 1/8", which is tricky to wrap and cracks just as the book says. The included medium/large mandrel is supposed to fit 6-8" wrists, but my mandrel has a circumference of 6 1/2" -- too large for me, so I had to buy the small one separately. The tongs needed some tweaking, they had to be re-shaped to the proper angle, and the graphite pads needed tightening (mid-bend, unfortunately). Now that these problems are solved, and I've got all the bits I need, I am confident that I can start making some good bracelets. And it is fun.
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Cons : No real cons, just some frustrating delays and extra money outlays.
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| Other Thoughts : Check all the components before you get started, and measure everything -- you may have to make some adjustments or buy some other parts. |
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By .
on January 26, 2010 - See all my reviews
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Pros : The kit comes with everything you need as long as you already have a kiln and really good hot gloves. The book is VERY informative.
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Cons : The glass pack that comes with it is not marked, so you can't re-order glass that worked well.
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| Other Thoughts : Make sure you have very good hot gloves. Watch your kiln like a hawk when it gets close to slumping. Only make one at a time- the glass cools too quickly to get both formed without re-heating. |
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