Pros
Prevents chipping of mirror or dichroic glass when grinding. Affordable.

Cons
Ultra fine bits are slow going. But you'll need them to prevent chipping.

Other Thoughts

Pros
It really does assist in making a clean break Assists in safety in that I feel it reduces the risk of getting cut by glass pieces

Cons
none

Other Thoughts
This has really helped my with my glass cutting. I am able to get cleaner breaks. Prior to my purchasing this item I would always hope that my glass would come close to the shape I needed.

Pros
layout blocks are basic stained glass construction equipment. With 12" and 3" pieces, you can come up with a good combination of lengths for your work layout.

Cons
I would like a package of just 3" layout blocks to be markets as well as the 3" and 12".

Other Thoughts

Pros
These are handy to have on hand when the larger piece need more length. They are small and avoid awkward excess layout block sticking off the end of my project. I tend to use more of the six inch pieces, and keep several projects in various stages of completion, so these are put to good use.

Cons
They accommodate small to large projects best, and I have longer layout blocks I use for large projects.

Other Thoughts

Pros
I love this splash shield because it is tall and has a reinforced top edge to hang my splash bottle. I use the splash bottle form my upper grid on one grinder to keep the 1/4 inch bit wet. On another grinder, I use the bottle to add extra water to the grinding disk. The Slash shield has plenty of room to accommodate longer pieces of glass. It's a great product.

Cons
I use a 30" wide by 18" deep space to set the grinder and splash shield on. It's never been a problem, but some people with a small work area might not want to use that much room.

Other Thoughts

Pros
This stand is a must for any Glass Bowl. It lifts the bowl off the table and allows the light to show through all sides.

Cons
None

Other Thoughts

Pros
Very easy to use Excellent results Great for beginners who want nice pieces without the big expense. Fantastic way to practice so you can move into a bigger kiln Buy it!!!!! What do you have to lose

Cons
Can be a bit tricky at first but don't let this fool you!!!!! A bit pricey, but then again, I think it is unique and good technology

Other Thoughts
I LOVE this kiln. I am a beginner in the glass bead making community. Having made some real cool pieces with my hot head, I thought I would try this. I am getting awesome results and starting to build my stock for some spring and summer art shows. You really can't make a mistake because even the mistakes turn out cool. I have a dedicated microwave that I just use for my glasswork. Don't let this bother you. You can pick one up for little money at a rummage sale or a resale shop. I can't say enough good things about this kiln.

Pros
I am extremely happy with these hands pads. They work really well to clean up the edges of the glass prior to fusing. They will also remove a little nib along the edge of the glass prior to or after firing.

Cons
They are fairly expensive.

Other Thoughts

Pros
Inexpensive for what you get; shipment packing was excellent as there was no breakage in shipment; 12x pieces seems to be the break on the shipping cost

Cons
Don't count on the pieces being exactly 12 by 12. Can be off by as much as a inch.

Other Thoughts

Pros
I purchased this to go with the kiln that I teach with and my students love being able to watch the fusing process.

Cons
It is a bit expensive when purchased separately.

Other Thoughts
Works with all of my 8" kilns and is great to use with students or beginners so the temperature remains constant.

Pros
I am just learning how to work with lead came and I found this product easy to learn with. I was able to stretch it without too much difficulty and because it is small, it was more forgiving with my mistakes.

Cons
I ordered 10 pieces and they all came rolled together in 1 bag. Removing one piece turned into a tangled mess.

Other Thoughts

Pros
Small enough to fit in my selving and big enough to hold 10 pieces of glass very neatly. I love to choose glass for a project and have it all together, organized, and ready to work with.

Cons
Only comes in one size. It would be nice to have a larger size with more slots.

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