Product Reviews
Pros
Cuts Mexican tile quickly
Cons
Mostly made of plastic
Other Thoughts
Pros
I use a 900 watts with excelents results. Firing in 5m four pieces in molds with frits.
Cons
Other Thoughts
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 ..
Other Thoughts
Pros
I have used this mold to make many dishes for craft fairs. You can creat a design or use a single sheet of glass. People love them.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Don't over fire if using a single sheet. Just a nice slump.
Pros
Used to cap HP printed decals as a protection
Cons
will not cap raw decals
Other Thoughts
Fired home made HP printed decals and then capped with Clear Coat and refired. Cap prevents the rubbing off of some of the decals that happens when fired on the exterior surface of a glass piece. Decals are darker and sharper. Remember to fire decals first above 1450F and refire at a similar temp after capping.
Pros
Hold up remarkably well. Leave a nice finish.
Cons
Wish they would last just a little bit longer for the price.
Other Thoughts
Pros
I had a problem with my ring saw, and it broke a blade. I mailed the parts to Gemini, and they replaced them. I am very happy with the performance.
Cons
Read the manual and any papers attached. Don't rely on just videos.
Other Thoughts
Pros
easy to use, large with great relief on the leaf veins
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I used med frit, several colours and then after making 3 leaves, molded them together to make a wonderful Thanksgiving dish
Pros
Very Affordable
Easy to use
Cons
This torch has a reducing flame, so you will never get the full color effect of glass requires an oxygen-rich flame to strike (like some borosilicate colors)
Other Thoughts
Overall, I would consider this to be a great (possibly the best) 'amateur' level torch. Great for the casual lampworker, but a pro lampworker will probably want to consider an oxy/acetylene torch instead.
