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Adjustable Square Table Stand by Mike Smarr on December 23, 2008 4 stars
Pros
Excellent accent to my pieces. Love the versatility! Very professional and high quality in appearance.
Cons
None.
Other Thoughts
Excellent item.

Wissmach English Muffle Glass Pack by ambucchino (top contributor) on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
I received my EM glass pack and was very pleased with the color selection. This is such useful glass for many types of projects.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts

Fireworks Bead Making Kit by cheryl.dunham81402220600 on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
I've never made beads before I purchased this kit. It is a great buy, and I would recommend it even to a newbie.
Cons
Other Thoughts

Bullseye Thin Opalescents Jewelers Glass Pack - 90 COE by Cathie W on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Stunning variety of colors Very easy to cut Great for Christmas ornaments
Cons
Doesn't include white glass
Other Thoughts

Aanraku Cabochon Key Ring by scawn (top contributor) on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
This is one of the coolest thing that has come out in a long time. Something you can use your imagination with in creating a wonderful cabochon for....masculine or feminine like.Great seller!!
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I even know of someone who took it off the ring and put a piece of leather or chain thru it to make a necklace!!

Frit Sifter by celeste303 on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
This is a super efficient set of filters and makes sifting frit sizes a breeze. I will never have to throw out scraps of glass rods again! Just collect bits of glass of the same or complementary colors (must be same COE though!) crush and sort for home made frits!
Cons
What's not to like?
Other Thoughts
You could make a set like this yourself with mesh and tubing but this is a neat compact set and in my opinion well worth the modest cost.

Round Top Wine Bottle Stopper by scawn (top contributor) on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
This is also a great seller and a great gift idea. It is for someone who likes smaller simpler things.
Cons
None, as long as one realizes that the stopper cannot remain in a bottle of wine or the finish will deteriorate.
Other Thoughts
It can be used for other bottles besides wine or alcoholic beverages.

Morton System Start-Up Kit by seraphina on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
The entire system is easy to setup and use. The large size of the maxi grid gives plenty of room for cutting larger pieces, yet still works great on small items. The straight arm is sturdy. The waffle grid traps small glass bits keeping them out of harms way.
Cons
Must have enough table space to fit the maxi grid. This is not a good choice if you need to be portable.
Other Thoughts

Canfield Quik Set Solder - 1 lb by Stearns on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Sets up quick,making the finished results looking great. Heats at a lower temperature than 50/50 so used after the 50/50/ you get fewer melt throughs.
Cons
None that I have found.
Other Thoughts
When I solder a lamp, I use Canfield 50/50 first on the outside and use the Quick Set for the inside and finish on the outside of the lamp. Works great.

7/32" Black Backed Foil - 1.25 mil by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Best completes a look with solder-turned-black (with time), or with black patina.
Cons
A little more expensive than copper back.
Other Thoughts
1.25 has a nice intermediate thickness to it, and the black seems to stick really well in my experience. I generally use copper-back of 7/32", and then some applications use this black.

Large Simple Cross Bevel Cluster by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
I like the clear (white) bevel glass, especially when surrounded by clear colored glass.
Cons
None.
Other Thoughts
I think the cross stands out nicely.

12" Add-On Layout Blocks by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Keeps your edges nice and straight, especially for adding came afterward.
Cons
You might want to buy 2 packs right off.
Other Thoughts
This pack I found to be more cost effective. I might buy one more of this, rather than buying the other various sizes. The 12" and 3" allow for good combinations in getting the project edged.

1/4" Copper Backed Foil - 1.5 mil by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
I got this for some glass I have which is just too thick to use the regular foil.
Cons
If you like the "foil pen", you'll have to buy one for the 1/4", as it won't fit the smaller one.
Other Thoughts
Good to have a roll of this on hand.

7/32" Silver Backed Foil - 1.2 mil by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Matches "inside" to leaving solder without patina. Thicker tape, which can be both a pro and a con. Doesn't tear or poke through as easily, but also doesn't conform as readily to glass with a lot of ridges in it.
Cons
Costs more than Copper foil.
Other Thoughts

7/32" Copper Backed Foil - 1.0 mil by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Works the same as other foil, but more cost-effective.
Cons
If you don't like seeing copper color through the glass, then you need to get the black or silver-backed.
Other Thoughts
I usually leave the solder to patina on it's own; in that case the copper is visible as "not matching", but to my eye adds some variety to the piece. I'm not concerned about the "not matching" (which is usually hardly noticeable), but I know some people are concerned about that (or like to patina with copper wash to match).

Small Celtic Cross Bevel Cluster by Eisenhauer on December 23, 2008 5 stars
Pros
Makes for a good effect, especially when using colored glass around it.
Cons
None.
Other Thoughts
I liked the look when taking the rounded pieces and setting them back (move each rearward from the position shown), more as accent pieces which attract your eye back to the clear cross.

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