Product Reviews
Pros
These are my "go to" bevels for etched ornaments. Lighter weight (thinner) than the 3".
Cons
A few with flaws in every case.
Other Thoughts
Pros
These Fusible jump rings have saved me a lot of time. They are the perfect size and thickness and fuse nicely in jewelry and sun catchers. No more fumbling with high temp wire and jigs to make my own wires. I have used them recently in two different fusing classes with fusing novices and all the projects turned out great. They are easy to use. So happy I bought them.
Cons
none
Other Thoughts
Pros
This is still my favorite shelf paper. It provides the smoothest surface texture of all the products I've used and I've been fusing since the 80s. If I'm careful, sometimes I'm able to get a second firing out of it.
Cons
You do have to be very careful with clean up after it's used. I use a damp sponge to prevent it from getting in the air and use a respirator.
Other Thoughts
I wish it came in circles rather than square shapes, but I never waste the scraps. I use them for small jewelry items in my smaller kiln.
Pros
This mold can be used for a good variety of leaf types.
Cons
Veins near the stem tend not to fall where expected if slumping a large piece that has already been fused.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Quality & color are quite nice. The width of the groove is good for regular stained glass.
Cons
The groove is not wide enough for fused glass.
Other Thoughts
I wish they made a similar product with a 1/4 inch groove. A socket designed for a stronger light would be good, too.
Pros
convenient tool when grinding small, narrow pieces
Cons
Other Thoughts
a nice option if finger tips get sore from grinding many pieces of glass
Pros
I have used this type of grinder in college and it worked very well. So I wouldn't think of using a different one.
Cons
None yet.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Makes foiling faster and keeps it from tangling up. I can keep it center most of the time.
Cons
If I want to switch foil it is hard to get off without some of it unrolling, making it a pain.
Other Thoughts
To me this is not a hard machine to use, just takes practice.
Pros
Goes on smooth. Easy to work with.
Cons
Other Thoughts
Wouldn't get anything else.
Pros
This is a nice paw print for an accent or even a pendant.
Cons
These molds need careful application of kiln wash or B/N spray. I have had much more success using kiln wash.
Other Thoughts
Brush kiln wash out after 2 uses and reapply. This is a critical step. Also, be sure to make a bit of a well around the frit: mound the frit into the center of the mold. This will help prevent sticking to the mold.
Pros
Works for all my propping needs.
Cons
Careful not to get it hot, it smells bad.
Other Thoughts
Pros
I do everything on this surface. I like that it reforms itself when I am using pins to hold pieces in place.
Cons
None yet.
Other Thoughts
Would love to have a whole work table of this stuff.
Pros
I've had this grinder for a few years and love it. I had two other grinders before this and there's just no comparison. I like it so much I bought my sister one for Christmas. I also bought the Max Splash shield with water bottle and got rid of the cardboard surround I had been using. I copper foil my pieces, so it's really nice having each piece smooth and perfectly formed and this grinder handles it with ease.
Cons
I can't think of any...comparing it to my old grinders, this one has no Cons.
Other Thoughts
Pros
I use it for sun catchers and eye hooks. Works for what I need. Can't wait to use it for other projects.
Cons
The plastic is so hard to get off! I scratched up some of the wire trying to get it off.
Other Thoughts
Pros
This frit gives a nice mottled effect when fused. It gives the effect of being a two toned frit.
Cons
None!
Other Thoughts
The plum striker sheet glass is a solid plum color, but this frit gives the appearance of being two toned.
Pros
Works great! Especially with my foiler.
Cons
None yet.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Glass on this mold produces the loveliest night lights. Both small and large. These make fabulous gifts!
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Pros
Good product & lasts for at least two firings as long as you are careful. You can conserve the paper by only cutting off what you need where much more is wasted if pre-cut. It is a lot for the money
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I used Thin Fire for a few years before coming across Papyros which is much easier to handle for fusing/enameling
Pros
Can get quite eye-catching results if you are careful in following the firing guidelines. Very easy to make nice pendants from this glass -- just fire luminescent side down and attach a bail!
Cons
As stated in the instructions, you can't cap the luminescent surface of this glass, and firing face-up gives mediocre to poor results.
Other Thoughts
I've tried the black opal and the clear transparent versions of this glass, and was much happier with how the opal came out. The effect of the luminescent coating on transparent was much more subtle.
