Product Reviews
Pros
Used it as a background. It cut nicely and looks great. Not as "busy" a texture as in the photo.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Pros
Very striking and different from anything out there that I have seen. Cuts beautifully. Great for accents or stand alone.
Cons
Wish it was washable. You have to be careful to not dampen the gold finish or scratch it in anyway.
Other Thoughts
This glass can take a simple slumped dish to the next level.
Pros
I should have thought of this. This makes keeping your piece square and the right size easy. By using this system, your piece will always fit your frame.
Cons
you can not have closed corners for any other shape than rectangular. I cut the corners of the side that gets pinned to the board at 45 degrees. This was to accommodate the piece I was making that is octangular.
Other Thoughts
The instructions say not to use with a wood board. The pins pull apart when you try to remove them. I used a piece of "green board" which is a type of drywall board found at any big box hardware store. It held the pins well and they were easy to remove. It also took the heat of soldering with no problem.
Pros
This is one item that should come with the grinder. It makes using a 1/4" or 1/8" bit as easy as the bigger bits.
Cons
The water delivery system doesn't work. I found that I had to hold a extra sponge, like the one that comes with the grinder, against the bit when grinding. I would periodically dip the sponge in a bowl of water that I keep next to the grinder. DO NOT use a regular sponge this way. The bit grabs the sponge which can launch the glass you are grinding.
Other Thoughts
Pros
This fioiler works as advertised. Zips through big pieces and greatly cuts foiling time.
Cons
the foiler can leave small places that are not foiled properly, but these are usually easy to fix. Do not forget how to foil by hand, small pieces and tight curves are easier to foil by hand than trying to use the machine.
Other Thoughts
Make sure you read and follow the instructions. the setting to get the foil centered can be touchy. A quarter turn of the wing nut means the difference between centered foil and a bad looking job. It would have been nice if the adjusting screw was fine threads instead of coarse. Make sure that you keep the glass flat on the foiler table. I found it best to start an end each foil at the 9 o'clock position. It helps keep the foil in the wheel.
Pros
thin, for layering glass
Cons
but so thin you have to really follow Wasser instructions for firing
Other Thoughts
Pros
I can't wear the barrette's, so these are perfect for the ponytail holders
Cons
a little pricey
Other Thoughts
They are great for those folks who like a plain old pony tail holder
Pros
Works great. Gets into all the fine lines. Does not smell. Easy to use.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Pros
I really like these for the larger pieces to hang up
Cons
None to date
Other Thoughts
I would be great to have these made larger for my larger pieces of stained glass panels
Pros
I have used a few times, easy to use, same size circles.
Cons
Cutting head moves, remember to check, glass slips.
Other Thoughts
Pros
I liked the variety of sizes. Makes drilling tiny holes a breeze.
Cons
Don't last very long. Made it through maybe 8 single layer (1/8") pieces. I thought using molding clay for a dam and using water helped, but still went through them pretty quickly.
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