Product Reviews
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Fits well. I cut inner quarter circles for extra support.
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Such a versatile cluster. It's great by itself or altered with half/half bevels and color or in a panel.
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None
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Blue bevel would be nice!
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I really LOVE GST Clusters. They are pricey but so nicely formed and packaged.
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I used a small gem for the eye and grinded a little bit. It worked out nicely for the panel. I used the full size pattern that was also included which is another bonus!
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Very nice bevel cluster. I used it in a panel. Reasonable price for a nice cluster!
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Nicely cut bevel cluster. I work with a lot of clusters and this one fit very nicely together. I used it in a panel
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I decided to make these into starfish ornaments with a hook. I have made three so far, in silver, copper and black.
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The little edge pieces need extra reinforcement for ornaments but otherwise good.
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Would like smaller ones to put into a skinny window
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Of the five sheets of transparent we recently ordered, this is the only one that wasn't super, super dark, and basically black. It's dark, but it's clearly blue
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I recently ordered 12 different colors from Delphi. This was one of the few that was close to the color shown/expected
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One of the few I ordered recently (out of 12) that was the color shown
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Cool new technique. Easy for the beginner.
Awesome fish design!
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Don't particularly care for the tab. Limited to only one tile for this size (fish). Need many more to choose from. The tiles on the other sizes are pretty lame. They need to come up with something botanical (daisy, leaves, vines), some geometric shapes, swirls, a cat, a couple of birds on a wire, etc. Hope they're working on that.
And Delphi - Why didn't you give us at least a hint of a firing schedule for this Exclusive new product?? Sure would have made things easier.
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After hit and miss I offer the following:
Cut two layers of glass (one can be thin glass) 1/8" larger than the "Free Template" shows. Do NOT clip the corners.
If using frit in the channel you must use an adequate amount.
My fusing schedule for Sys96 (for my kiln):
350 - 1000 - 10
300 - 1450 - 13
AFAP - 950 - 60
250 - 250 - off
This works in my little Paragon Caldera but each kiln is different so adjust the above for your own kiln.
Pros
Strong, stiff, sturdy, yet easily cut with a dremmel.
Keeps lines perfectly straight -- especially as compared to other reinforcement products at Delphi -- because of its relative thickness.
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Doesn't "take" the solder as easily as copper-coated or pre-tinned surfaces. I was able to work with it by applying a clean hot iron until the rod was HOT before applying solder.
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Since weight was a mostly-useless number for my purposes, I waited for a discount coupon, and blindly bought a box. So that nobody ever has to again:
My package consisted of 32 pieces of 6' (72") lengths of 1/8"×5/16" flat metal rods.
The box was secured to a complementary length of wood (a standard lumberyard 2-by-4), presumably to keep the metal from bending. B-)
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Excellent quality jewelry mold. I love Delphi's holey molds and own several. Excellent price especially if they are on sale.
Cons
Fused focal piece will be 4 inches. 3 inches may have been more to my liking.
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I used 4 of these, interlinked in a transom window in my kitchen. it came out beautifully. Exactly as I had planned it.
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None.
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I have left over parts where I joined the clusters.
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I use this iron for my students along with the temp control it gives great even heat. I also use the MIKA stand with this product. I have found it lasts well and is worth the modest cost.
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They fire and torch just as they said they would. They are fun little gems.
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None I can find.
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Internal thermostat, great heating
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Does have cold spots, but can work around that
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I have six Weller 100's. Love them! The only iron I would buy.
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I used this to make glass boxes... see photos
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none
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I have used my slump fuse program to make the boxes as well as the program suggested with the molds. Both worked very well - the more "clear glass" look was the program suggested by the mold manufacturer. I am delighted with both.
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Easy to cut, easy to use holds up for many firings. Great for making your own drop out molds
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The thickness inhibits the use of small fine designs.
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Creates lovely pieces that can be used as pendants or decorations.
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None so far.
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Used Hi-Fire Hotline Shelf primer (failed to find the recommended Primo at the local shop and decided to try what I had in hand) and a small painter's brush to prime the mold, applied 7 or 8 coats. The fused thing dropped off pretty easily and the central post stayed in place.
You really need to prime all curves carefully, especially around the post and the central "hook".