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220 Grit Diamond Hand Pad

Item# 77022

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Perfect edges, September 26, 2018 5 stars

Pros
Less expensive option. Works well.

Cons
Mesh will separate from block eventually. Don't leave in water while you work.

Other Thoughts
I go through these fairly quickly. They are a good, less expensive choice than others

Antique Copper Finish Tube Bail Assortment - 10 Pack

Item# 91850

1 of 3 found the following review helpful:

Nice looking, September 26, 2018 5 stars

Pros
Perfect with bronze and gold coloured glass pendants.

Cons
An option to purchase all of one design and larger packs would be nice.

Other Thoughts
Can be difficult to find nice copper chains to match.

Diamond Hand Pad Assortment - 4 Pack

Item# 77000

2 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Good value, December 30, 2016 4 stars

Pros
Inexpensive set to start cold-working by hand.

Cons
120 mesh has come loose. Will replace as opposed to repairing with glue, fanatic about sharp, clean edges.

Other Thoughts
To be fair, I have used these heavily for more than a year.

20" Black Leather Cord Necklace - 10 Pack

Item# 63899

1 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Nicer than expected, December 30, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Leather smooth and classic looking for more casual pieces or men's jewelry. Lobster claw nice.

Cons

Other Thoughts
Chain is rather cheap looking. I frequently take it off.

1/2 Lb Premium Dichroic Scrap on Uroboros Clear Herringbone Ripple - 90 COE

Item# 15415

scratched...badly, December 30, 2016 2 stars

Pros
Nice color assortment

Cons
Almost all pc's were badly scratched. Usable in some projects but not for what I'd planned.

Other Thoughts
I realize it's scrap but these were outside the parameters of normal scratches on scrap.

10" x 10" Square Patty Gray Dam Mold

Item# 80972

3 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Actually works!, July 26, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Produces pieces which need only minimal cold-work. Fast lay-up.

Cons
REALLY pricey. Not sure the recommended shelf paper is needed, don't care for the texture it adds.

Other Thoughts
On-edge, or pattern work where glass doesn't quite meet the edge, will still involve cold-work to get crisp edges but it's quicker than the standard layup.

14k Gold Plated Tube Bail Assortment - 10 Pack

Item# 91813

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

, July 26, 2016 4 stars

Pros

Cons

Silver Plated Tube Bail Assortment - 10 Pack

Item# 91812

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Surprisingly Nice, July 26, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Sleek modern look. Large glue surface. Popular with customers.

Cons
I'd like an option for plain only...and larger packs.

Other Thoughts
Tried the other (plain) tube bails. These are better imho

2" Kiln Post - 4 Pack

Item# 42932

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Just fine, July 26, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Functional. Not a lot you can say about a kiln post.

Cons

Bullseye GlasTac Gel Fusing Adhesive - 4 oz

Item# B8268

4 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Tac that actually tacs!, March 23, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Much tackier than the original. Gel stays where it's put and so does your glass.

Cons
None so far.

Other Thoughts
I dislike the original GlasTac due to its "lack of tac" and runniness.

1 Lb CBS Specialty Dichroic Scrap - 90 COE

Item# 64087

5 of 9 found the following review helpful:

Nice assortment, March 23, 2016 4 stars

Pros
Nice variety

Cons
Lots of variety but all pieces are hence very small.

Other Thoughts
Difficult to showcase the great glass when the pieces are too small for a statement piece of jewelry

8" Versatile Stand

Item# 81320

0 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Classy understated & stable, March 23, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Show off your glass with a stand that does not detract. Even my customers ask where I get these!

Cons

Other Thoughts
Would love to see multiple sizes again.

Abrasive Stone

Item# 5169

3 of 5 found the following review helpful:

Handy, March 23, 2016 5 stars

Pros
Great for quickly taking off sharp flakes after a "bad break". Save your fingers when "paging" through sheets of glass.

Cons

Other Thoughts
Handle might be nice.

5-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 1-5/16" Square Slumper Mold

Item# 128997

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Bullseye but..., March 23, 2016 3 stars

Pros
durable, favorite shape, gritty surface does not appear to affect slumping.

Cons
These are a slightly smaller size than others. Gritty surface texture can not be sanded down.

3-1/2" Circle Bevel with Hole

Item# 2245

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Perfect Size for ornaments, April 19, 2015 4 stars

Pros
These are my "go to" bevels for etched ornaments. Lighter weight (thinner) than the 3".

Cons
A few with flaws in every case.

Snowflake Millefiori - 90 COE

Item# 94613

0 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Incredible detail, February 22, 2015 5 stars

Pros
Fine lines are retained through firing. Great for jewelry. Very uniform.

Cons
Fairly expensive.

Sterling Silver Plated Earring Bails - 12 Pair

Item# 63919

2 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Jewelers' staple, December 31, 2014 5 stars

Pros
I use these on most fused earrings. Well made product that lets earrings hang correctly.

Cons
Dealing with small components is always somewhat clumsy but there's no cure for that. I just set up a couple dozen at a time and glue away.

Other Thoughts
Larger packs of 48 or even a gross would be helpful.

4-1/4" Versatile Stand

Item# 81307

1 of 3 found the following review helpful:

Nice product but small, December 31, 2014 4 stars

Pros
These are really mini. If you produce small pieces they're ideal. Very nice finish on the metal, blends into the background. Gives just a little height and shows the piece nicely.

Cons
Too small for most of my work.

Other Thoughts
Sad some of the larger sizes were discontinued.

5-1/2" Versatile Stand

Item# 81308

6 of 11 found the following review helpful:

Perfect & unobtrusive, December 31, 2014 5 stars

Pros
Perfect height for display at shows or in the client's home. Unobtrusive to let your work been seen at its best. Nice finish that blends into the background.

Cons
Ends up being slightly pricey if included with a lower priced fused piece.

Other Thoughts
Glad I ordered a few of the larger sizes before they were discontinued. The mini is too small for most of my work but it is also very nice.

18" Stainless Steel Knitted Mesh Small Chain Necklace

Item# 639126

1 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Nice product, November 30, 2014 5 stars

Pros
Attractive and affordable chain. Will definitely order more.

Cons
Bails or channels through the glass must be fairly large to accommodate the clasp end.

Other Thoughts
A selection of lengths would be nice.

Silver Plate Oval Link Bracelet - 2 Pack

Item# 70462

1 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Substantial bracelet base, October 16, 2014 5 stars

Pros
Have used these bracelets for several years. Never had one returned. Do use a heavy duty epoxy and do rough up the pads before gluing. Finish is a heavy plate and does not wear off.

Cons
Small pack. Clasp is not very "refined" looking.

Other Thoughts
Larger packs would be helpful...5 or 10/pack...with a price break of course. To up-scale the look, it's easy enough to replace the clasp with something nicer.

5" x 10" Sweet Treat Tray Mold

Item# 81702

2 of 2 found the following review helpful:

Nice form, December 28, 2013 4 stars

Pros
Well made, smooth mold. Attractive finished pieces.

Cons

Other Thoughts
Need to fire a little higher &/or longer to get a crisp slump into the little ridge. Check visually to make sure you have an even slump.

Dam Mold

Item# 806162

14 of 25 found the following review helpful:

sturdy & functional, May 15, 2013 5 stars

Pros
Well made mold. I own two and fire them frequently. No problems. I use regular HotLine shelf separator because the large flat surfaces don't merit using boron nitrate.

Cons
Wash can get scratched off if you're not careful loading the mold. It can be difficult to determine the fill amount if you're not used to this style of fusing.

Other Thoughts
If loading with scrap in particular I suggest small L-shaped pieces of fiber paper in the corners or along the edges.

Silver Plated Spiral Choker Neckwire - 2 Pack

Item# 91819

1 of 3 found the following review helpful:

surprisingly nice, October 6, 2012 5 stars

Pros
Pleasantly surprised to receive a plated neckwire I don't have to apologize for. It does a nice job of imitating it's pricier sterling cousin. Screw ball makes it easy to use with most bails.

Cons
Plating will probably wear.

Other Thoughts
Don't know how thick the plating is, may wear quickly. I sell it honestly and the customer is forewarned that it is plate and may eventually show wear. Teach your customers to "twist" it open (not just pull ends apart) and they'll get more wear out of it.

Peace Sign Jewelry Mold

Item# 806183

2 of 3 found the following review helpful:

funky & fun, October 6, 2012 4 stars

Pros
Good peace sign image. I've used the mold successfully twice so far, coated with MR-97.

Cons
Creates a massive,large to wear piece. I calculated 24 grams for a sturdy piece. Less seems too thin to be a durable piece of wearable art.

Other Thoughts
Fill weight info would have been nice. Happy to provide my own to the community.

Ovals Jewelry Mold

Item# 80728

4 of 8 found the following review helpful:

elegant shape, October 3, 2012 4 stars

Pros
Attractively shaped and not overly large or clunky-looking like some molded glass.

Cons
Coat the posts carefully, a chip of mine came out with the glass.

Other Thoughts
Moderate glass weight 11-11.5 grams

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joined:	Aug 19, 2004
location:	Albuquerque, NM US
display name:	ziabead

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