Product Reviews
Pros
People skip over this color of glass in favor of brighter colors. I have created several projects using this Bronze Waterglass for background glass while using various shades of streaky amber glass around the outer edge of the projects. I found that darker and reddish amber shades really bring out the unusual beauty of this Bronze glass. I normally use a bevel cluster for my focal point, Bronze Waterglass for a solid background, frame with one-inch wide bevel rectangles, then add a one-inch wide border of the streaky red/dark amber glass around the outer perimeter, frame with zinc came. I cut my one-inch strips across the grain of the streaky glass, not with the grain. The result is dynamic. People see these windows and exclaim, "Ooooo!"... "Nice!" The Waterglass cuts great and is easy to work with. I have never had a run.
Cons
None!
Other Thoughts
Pros
Easy to use with no odor or smoke, just as advertised. Great solder flow. The gel provides nice coverage.
Cons
Spills can be difficult to clean.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Simichrome Polish delivers the most brilliant and long lasting shine with a minimal amount of elbow grease. It's incredibly potent and easy to use. Just a pea sized amount on a rag can easily polish a small to mid-sized panel.
Works great to shine copper patina and in my experience can create a beautiful aged bronze effect when used on black patina.
Cons
I have seen simichrome polish take copper patina off especially in raised or over polished spots. For that reason I use this polish a bit more gently on copper patina. Not to worry - if you do accidentally polish a bit too much you can easily re-apply patina.
Other Thoughts
Use sparingly! A little really does go a long way.
Pros
Easy to use. Covers very well. Less odor
Cons
No cons
Other Thoughts
Pros
Excellent adhesive, sticks very well. Easy to use.
Cons
No cons.
Other Thoughts
I will buy this product again.
Pros
Awesome kiln for beginner fusers. Very easy to use with many options to customize programs. Easy to understand directions were downloaded from Delphi website. There was even a video on the website on how to use the kiln. My first fusing was perfect with the pre-programed setting for fusing. I look forward to many other successful firings.
Cons
The only con I can think of is that eventually I will probably want a larger kiln.
Other Thoughts
Pros
These take all the work out of getting circles cut that will fit into purse hanger, key chain, etc. findings.
Cons
As of now there are only two colors and clear available.
Other Thoughts
I would love to see circles and other shapes that are sized to fit into other finding types.
Pros
This was my first attempt at anything besides fusing for jewelry. It was a total success! I was sure I would mess up my first attempt. I cannot wait until my show this weekend to see if any customers comment on my new business card holder. I am sure my next attempt will be a little more creative!
Cons
I only have a small kiln, so it fit quite close to the top. Checking the slumping stage has to be very quick to avoid cooling to quickly.
Other Thoughts
If I can do it, you can too!