Product Reviews
Pros
Really helps with projects requiring tiny pieces. Just finished a glass picture frame that required odd-shaped tiny pieces, and this tool saved my fingertips.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
I've had this for years but haven't had to use it that often. My recent mosaic projects have made me turn to it again. It truly saves wear on the fingers and allows control of tiny pieces when grinding so they don't suddenly fly across the room. It's a great tool.
Pros
I'm new at working with glass and I was able to complete the project without any real problems. I'm going to get refills and complete three more for my children's families.
Cons
I read the instructions several times and didn't have any problems.
Other Thoughts
The thought of a kaleidoscope inside a biplane was fantastic. The Biplane is our family symbol. (From the song, "The Biplane Evermore")
Pros
Gorgeous cobalt blue when light streams through it; dark navy (almost black) without.
Cons
The muffle texture isn't as easy to cut as smooth glass, but I consider this a 'pro'...
Other Thoughts
Pros
Clear with a very pale, wispy blue; the even texture makes it super easy to cut. Using this for a very pale sky in my projects.
Cons
None
Other Thoughts
Pros
Bargain price! They leave a pretty smoothly ground edge.
Cons
I prefer Standard grit for stained glass (this Fine grit might be a little too fine)... but if you're a little less impatient or more accurate when you cut glass, you'll probably love these. Ha! :-D
Other Thoughts
Pros
Perfect for "cutting into" inside curves in stained glass. You can even create an inside corner with these. :-)
Cons
Too coarse for jewelry making or mosaics; this grit is coarse enough to cause little micro-chips along the ground edge of your glass.
Other Thoughts
Pros
Slim and sturdy. Combine with the 3/32" brass tubes 5 pack to create box hinges.
Cons
This con is really a pro: These are a little hard to bend. But if you've ever had a box hinge give out on you, it's been because of someone using wimpy wire. Just saying. :-)
Other Thoughts
I wish these came in bulk quantities or longer lengths (to cut down as needed)!
Pros
Slim and sturdy. Combine with the 1/16" brass rods 5 pack to create box hinges. Round toothpicks fit perfectly inside to give you handles for tinning.
Cons
These need to be cut with a Dremel. Nothing else seems to work for me.
Other Thoughts
I wish these came in bulk quantities or longer lengths (to cut down as needed)!
Pros
The color is a clear, brilliant aqua (cyan) with wispy clouds lightly distributed throughout. The non-irid version of this sheet is perfect for bright, sunny skies; this iridized version adds a sunrise effect whenever front light hits it. Spectacular!
Cons
This glass has the potential to be addictive...? ;-)
Other Thoughts
Pros
Beautiful glass --looks stunning in person. Easy to cut.
Cons
Black backing can flake, but if you cut carefully and break along the score it usually doesn't flake.
Other Thoughts
WELL worth the money for mosaic projects. Beautiful in the light--I mix with other mirror glass for beautiful results. Try a sheet!
Pros
Have used these bracelets for several years. Never had one returned. Do use a heavy duty epoxy and do rough up the pads before gluing. Finish is a heavy plate and does not wear off.
Cons
Small pack.
Clasp is not very "refined" looking.
Other Thoughts
Larger packs would be helpful...5 or 10/pack...with a price break of course.
To up-scale the look, it's easy enough to replace the clasp with something nicer.
Pros
All the van gogh glass make beautiful mosaics! I didn't know until I saw it in person how stunning this glass is.
Cons
The back CAN flake; however I've found that if you make good cuts and use your breakers directly on the score, they break much cleaner. Take your time to do it right, and the result is fine!!
Other Thoughts
I mix van gogh with a clear matching colored glass in mosaic projects for beautiful variations. (I found a good way to foil the back of clear glass that is cheap and easy, using plumbers metal tape.)
Pros
I love not only having ideas suggested, but also being able to see pictures. Pictures of projects can inspire ideas for other similar projects.
Cons
Some of the ideas are very common, but it's still nice to have them.
Could always use more pictures though!
Patterns for some of these projects, or at least step-by-step instructions would be nice.
Other Thoughts
The dragon piece is rather unique, and I would like to try something like it one day.