Product Reviews
Pros
Straight cuts, easy to set up
Cons
none
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Just got it last night and set it up, didn't take long to do. Tried cutting some squares and they came out perfect which is hard to do when marking with a pen and cutting. the glass breaking tool works much better then running pliers.The edges come out very smooth.
Pros
As a glass art instructor, I order these tiles again and again for my students. They are equally perfect for small project classes and beginner's lessons as well as for more advanced students wishing to make larger works. They also come in handy for artists who don't have large kilns and the 4" x 4" size is great for test firings and to work out new patterns and ideas. I highly recommend these Clear Fusible Glass Tiles for fusing and slumping projects.
Cons
It would be nice if they were available in a 6" x 6" size.
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Pros
I like these for my cab earrings. The gold doesn't wear off easily. I have used for years and have no complaints about the gold wearing off. They are small enough to use for small earrings.
Cons
I don't feel there are any. Except of course with any glue on finding there is a possibility of it falling off.
Other Thoughts
I recommend using for cab earrings.
Pros
Like their silver plated sister, these are good quality. They are very small and not distracting to your smallest pendant. Give a good professional appearance.
Cons
Like any glue on bail, possibility of falling off.
Other Thoughts
Recommend using. Better value than gold filled.
Pros
Like their silver plated sister, these are good quality. Smooth finish. Professional look for a glue on bail. Have used for several years in my business and never a complaint about gold wearing off.
Cons
As in any glue on bail, possibility of bail coming off.
Other Thoughts
I don't use a lot of gold as the demand is not there but it is a decent value and quality is good for the price.
Pros
The small version of the larger bails. Just as good of quality. Simple does not district from your smallest pendants.
Cons
Be careful of the size of premade chain you use. Sometimes the clasp won't go thru.
Other Thoughts
To be used for your tiniest pendants because the bail is small. Keeps the dainty look to smaller pendants. Not over bearing to the piece.
Pros
This machine is great for applying your foil. It puts a slight crimp and makes it extremely easy to keep the foil centered.
Cons
Takes a bit of finessing to get your tension just right.
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Pros
*sterling silver earwires
*easy to assemble
Cons
The top of the bail (where the earwire attaches) could look nicer.
Other Thoughts
I thought that the bails would be too large for some of my smaller earrings, but they they have fit everything I've made well.
Pros
A great bargain for the money. Many different colors and way more bags of enamel than I expected for the low price.
Cons
None
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Pros
Very easy to cut & save a lot of money. Score on the mirror side, then break it and flip to the blue film side & cut the film.
Cons
nothing.
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Pros
Can't beat this quantity discount anywhere else .
Cons
no complaints.
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Pros
I love Bullseye's new Blue Adventurine Thin Iridized glass. It looks lovely in a pendant, easily to use and as it is Bullseye, works with all my glass.
Cons
Iridized is not as vibrant as I would like but still beautiful.
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Pros
A great range of color to add to grout. Easy to use.
Cons
none
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Pros
Great for me as a beginner since I save glass. Use for fine or hard cuts. Noise no louder than a carpenter saw.
Cons
Blade chuck is plastic but seems to hold-up so far. A little too much water comes out on piece being cut.
Other Thoughts
I really zip thru my projects now...I still use my hand cutter but this saw really helps!
Pros
The glass makes the perfect choice for water. I used a large piece and incorporated the wave in the glass to represent water. The imperfection of the glass added just the detail that I was looking for.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
It your making a large stained glass and there's lots of water, lay out all the pieces on the entire glass at one time so that you can keep the pattern of the glass going in the same direction to mimic the waves of water. Sweet!
Pros
I used my mom's ring saw for years, but happily decided on this when I went to buy for myself. There are some great advantages including the significantly cheaper blades, clear up and down direction of the cut and ease of use. When I first got it, I had to put it together, a little tricky, but the instructional video that comes with it really helps. The large work surface is great. Though it's large, it's not too heavy, and I can move it between workspaces. It makes very clean intricate cuts, though like the ring saw there's a learning curve to make your cuts smooth.
The water supply is very consistent and every stays wet and cool.
Cons
The steady water source can obscure your cutting lines. It's fairly noisy and can create glass shards, but I found the same thing with the ring saw. Until you learn the knack, it's a little tricky to take the work surface off for cleaning.
Other Thoughts
I found that water builds up on the work surface and along the glass very quickly. If you're working on anything more than a couple of inches, water will spill off the sides. This machine is very tall and not portable. It's best to just set if up and not have to return it to the box very often.
Pros
Spooled lead is a wonderful addition to any studio. I simply made a dispenser on a wall of my studio and pull out desired length, cut and stretch! Done. so easy and much more efficient than lugging around six foot strips and hoping to keep them from bending and twisting!
Cons
Sometimes the spooled lead can get damaged in shipping. Occasionally there is twisting in the came that is not related to shipping but originates from the factory.
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