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220 Grit Diamond Hand Pad

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

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 Pack

Diamond Hand Pad Pack

Item# 77000
0 of 1 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.
Silver Spiral Pinch Bail - 3 Pack

Silver Spiral Pinch Bail - 3 Pack

Item# 93511
Surprise! They're nice, December 30, 2016 4 stars
Pros
Far more attractive than I thought they'd be.
Cons
Other Thoughts
Seem pretty study but I do wonder about durability, none have come back though.
20 Black Leather Cord Necklace - 10 Pack

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

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

10" x 10" Square Patty Gray Dam Mold

Item# 80972
2 of 4 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

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

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

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
   
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joined:Aug 19, 2004
location:Albuquerque, NM US
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