Product Reviews
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just what I expected, color-wise. Looks very close to pictured color, and what I was after.
Cons
Only con for me is that my husband looks at it and says it is lavendar :( So it is NOT for the project at hand ... but have several other projects it will work for.
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Have ordered Charcoal Opal in hopes that he will see dark gray :)
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Great Product. Blends very well with Black Patina and darker colored glass in projects.
Cons
Must clean thoroughly to get residue off the glass after soldering.
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This is a great product! I just thought I'd share a tip about foiling on inside curves. I am a stained glass beginner and when I was foiling inside curves the foil would always tear which created a break in the solder line. I got some advice and this may seem old news to the experts but I didn't know about it. Run your finger up and down the inside curve to heat up the foil and it will curve down without breaking. Makes for a much better solder line.
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I have purchased this item several times and am always happy with this item.
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I have purchased this item several times and am always happy with this item.
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The colors are wonderful together and fuse nicely!
Cons
Wish I could afford more and more of them!
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This system is great for geometric shapes and identical size strips, squares, etc. The angle tools and the protractor make triangles and diamonds incredibly easy. I have had other cutting systems for strips and angles but this is the best one I have ever used. Still getting used to the Flying Beetle cutter but it does speed things up and reduces the chances of bad cuts and mistakes. The Delphi online tutorial was a great help in setting it up and getting me started. It was clear, brief and to the point.
Cons
The printed instructions are not very clear and printed in a very amateur, photocopied looking document.
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I would love to see a circle cutter for this system. It is great for the beginner through advanced glass artist. It would have saved me time, frustration and a lot of money in wasted glass when I was a beginner.
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Out of all the molds I own this one is my favorite. Using Delphi's design suggestions, I made a beautiful plate and sauce bowl.
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All my fusing friends liked it so much that they ordered this item too.
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I purchased this mold to use with another Delphi snack plate mold. It is the perfect size for sauces and slumps beautifully.
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A Fuser must have. Fuse and slump at the same time to make beautiful coasters. The texture is especially pretty when placing iridescent glass face down.
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The coasters make wonderful hostess gifts and a good item for craft shows.
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Add this stand when selling or gifting small pieces for the recipient to display your art in their home or office. This makes the piece more special!
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Fun to work with and combine with other colors
Cons
Although changes a bit to a red hue...still love it
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Need a true orange
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I use a LOT of this wire for embellishing my pieces. The pre-tinned copper is a real time-saver for me. I use all gagues of ARCOR wire and they make a consistently good product.
Cons
None.
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Wish I could get 5 lb. spools!
Pros
Black and Copper back stick pretty well. I have had problems with Venture Silver back. I prefer thinner foil and the Venture 1.0 mil seems to hold up pretty well to burnishing and tight bends.
Cons
My experience: Silver back does not stick as well.
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I use this for everything from attaching jewelry bails to glass-on-glass applications. Sets up fast and cures to a very strong bond. The small tube 3-pack is great for those who forget (ahem...) to put the cap back on when done. Better than letting a large tube dry out.
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None.
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I recently used this re-strip in a pantry door. I did not want unsightly re-bars interrupting the flow of the design in the window. Placing the re-strip in the channels of the lead came provided plenty of structural integrity while preserving the design.
Cons
None.
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It wants to uncoil, so I put the re-strip in an old CD case to use as a dispenser. You can also cut one of the corners of the packaging and dispense through that.
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I was always leary of "came on a spool". I pictured a twisted tangled mess. I decided to try it to save boxing fees and I was pleasantly surprised. No twists or tangles. Plus, I like the idea of unrolling what I need, stretch and go!
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None.
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Quick, easy. This lap grinder takes as much off as you want in a very short time. If you allow it, it will work hard for you, instead of you working hard. No pressure required!
Cons
When I purchased mine, the directions must have come from someone who thought you could read their minds. Fortunately I am mechanically minded.
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Thank you, Paul for the great directions [linked to the product as a .pdf]. They are so easy to understand.
