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Average Product Rating :
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Number of Reviews : 10
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| Great way to get started! |
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By Candace T.
on April 1, 2013 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I am really happy with everything that came in the kit. Hand tools have a good balance and are comfortable in the hand, glass selection was wonderful, soldering iron works wonderfully.
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Cons : The flux pen.
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| Other Thoughts : Order you own flux and a pair of foil shears. |
| Stained Glass Kit |
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By tuckeroo
on April 14, 2013 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I am new to stained glass, so the kit impressed me.Good selection of glass.
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Cons : Only thing I can think of in should have had coolant added for grinder water to lubricate diamond grinder wheel, so they don't wear out as fast!
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| Other Thoughts : If you don't plan on patina on your first few projects, you need to add silver backed tape to this order. Maybe offer this kit with discount add on options.I would have rated it a 5 star, but surly it should have coolant with grinder. |
| Good starter kit.... |
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By Kelly M.
on August 22, 2012 - See all my reviews
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Pros : Very satisfied with the quality of the products. The item I thought would be the least useful has turned out to be the most useful, the grinder cookie. The glass selection was just fine for my first project in over 25 years. All of the tools, better than expected.
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Cons : The 1" grinder bit did not hold up well, there is already surface that has been worn away on it. Today I ordered a different brand of bit for it. The grinder it self is just fine except for the water it throws off of the bit. If Power Max would only make the cheap fix & fit this grinder with a removable spray guard on the grid like my old one had, it would rate much, much better.
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| Excited |
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By tricia a.
on August 3, 2012 - See all my reviews
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Pros : Grinder, soldering iron, tools and glass are awesome! We have made 4 or 5 projects and still have plenty of glass left over. Great shipping experience.
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Cons : Wasn't impressed with the Stained Glass Book, the video, or the flux pen. I suggest ordering liquid flux and flux remover when you order this kit.
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| Other Thoughts : Everything needed to start projects. Just a wonderful purchase. I return at least once a week to purchase additional items. |
| good! |
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By kdw132
on July 31, 2010 - See all my reviews
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Pros : I really liked this kit it came with everything I needed to make a couple of projects.
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Cons : I didn't really like the flux pen.
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| Other Thoughts : I would recommend this product |
| A good start |
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By haydiz
on September 28, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : Has what you need to get started. I was a total newbie who didn't have any training or stained glass tools and I managed to create stained glass projects on my own with this kit. The glass that came with it was a good variety and enough to begin with. It shipped super fast too!
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Cons : A con would be the flux marker. I found that it really didn't work well at all. I'd recommend purchasing a liquid or paste flux. I'd also recommend a fume trap to protect your health when soldering and consider lead-free solder, especially if you have kids in your work area. Other things I'd suggest: a homosote board to work on, layout blocks to keep your projects square and push pins.
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| Other Thoughts : Other than that, it's been a lot of fun and I'm addicted! |
| Great Start up Kit |
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By oneyoungnurse
on March 6, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : This kit comes with everything to get the beginner artist started. All the items are easy to use and come with great instructions that are easy to understand.
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Cons : The glass selection that came with the kit could have had more variety of colors.
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| Other Thoughts : I really enjoy this kit. I have already began using it and creating beautiful projects. The DVD also is helpful when trying to understand some techniques. |
| Premium Start up kit |
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By Karen H.
on February 24, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : This kit is absolutely perfect for the beginner. The patterns and DVD make it easy to jump right in and start creating your own unique stained glass art.
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Cons : It is hard to see where the flux has been applied with the pen.
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| Other Thoughts : I would however recommend the glastar foiling machine in addition. |
| Glass Start up kits |
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By hanksglass
(top contributor)
on February 12, 2009 - See all my reviews
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Pros : The savings for the kits are helpful --- maybe 15-20% overall (I would guess.) The tools are good quality the purchaser wouldn't outgrow them right away.
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Cons : The beginning student would probably do much better with a pistol grip rather than pencil grip cutter that is furnished.
I think the idea that glassers can teach themselves is a lot of hype. The progression to intermediate wouldn't be very fast, I don't think.
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| Other Thoughts : There are a lot of other items that make up a beginning level workshop --- chemicals, wire, special pliers, metal cutters for came, came, on and on. Self teaching students should be made aware of this. |
| Informative and fun |
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By jm6361
on September 26, 2008 - See all my reviews
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Pros : All the tools needed plus enough glass to practice with i.e. break and create an few little projects. The DVD included seems homemade BUT is still VERY informative and watched intently.
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Cons : Wish there was more glass.
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| Other Thoughts : There is just something about breaking glass. |
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