Product Reviews
Pros
No coating
Cons
None
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I like bare wire and this one does what I need it to do. Sine it is bare it will take liver of sulphur quite well. I once bought copper wire and made 15 necklaces and to my horror it would not patina because it was coated to prevent oxidation, and the label did say it was bare. Atleast I know this one really is. You should add this to your collection of wire. Get as many sizes as you can. I suggest 16, 18, 20, and 22.
Pros
Flows well and takes patina
Cons
None
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Too bad lead free does not behave like this stuff. I use it quite a bit and find that it use it for many of my projects where lead is not an issue. I think you will like this solder. Buffs to a nice shine!
Pros
You can carve into it
Cons
Very dusty
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I got this thinking it was something else. It's heavy and chalky. It became useful when I needed to solder some odd shaped glass. I carved a groove into it with a screwdriver and it was easy to do. Since it is useful to me I recommend it.
Pros
Sets up really fast
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I like this solder because of it low melt temp. Some of the things I make require different temps of solder. If I were to use a higher melting one at the last step of my project the whole thing would fall apart. This lets me add the finishing touches without disater. I recommend this product if you need a quick set low temp solder.
Pros
Great variety. As a beginner made the creativity flow what to do with all the colors.
Cons
If your looking to do specific projects not for you.
Other Thoughts
I would buy again just to stock up to have choices available.
Pros
Just the right size and crystal clear. Stand clicks in and it's nice and secure even if you bump it. I didn't realize how dirty my old one was. Now I don't even need my reading glasses to see accurately. I prefer this shield over a sheet of window glass in a stand. This one stays put and doesn't get in the way at all. You do need to rinse it well and let it drip dry. Definitely do no try to wipe it clean. My previous one gave me years of use. So glad it's still available.
Cons
Wish it had a magnifying lens built in. That would be so cool.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Easy to use, superior control of decorative solder, better after shine on silver, does not easily tarnish (unlike lead - can leave it covered in flux and in a humid workshop for days w/o change- can then pick right up and finish decorative solder, takes copper patina as if I were soldering with pure copper. Lead free.
Cons
Would love to see the price come down and the availability go up.
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Pros
Cuts Mexican tile quickly
Cons
Mostly made of plastic
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Pros
I use a 900 watts with excelents results. Firing in 5m four pieces in molds with frits.
Cons
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Pros
Beautiful shape and size. Makes a very large pendant or nice size suncatcher. May also be used as an ornament.
Cons
none
Other Thoughts
Like all casting molds, they must be prepped thoroughly. Before first use, I spray 4 coats of ZYP making sure to rotate mold and get every angle covered. Let dry 5-10 minutes in between coats. Must respray 2 more coats after each use! I have had post come off because I use this mold so much. Don't throw it away! Drill hole using dremel and diamond drill bit. Works great!
Pros
Mixes easily, and is easily moldable. Great for fritography, or just simple application of frit.
Cons
Be careful to wear gloves. Very difficult to remove from hands. Place non-stick surface over grid before mixing ..
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