Product Reviews
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Love the glue chip for backgrounds and this did not disappoint!
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None
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Super convenient, makes great bowls!
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I have a 6" high chamber in my kiln; this mold barely fits inside (once you get the top drop ring and glass placed on it) Had to heat slowly, but it worked great. Also, make sure you kiln-wash it really well, the lower level seems to be persnickety about releasing the glass!
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I love the shape of this ring - slightly rounded, and the step-down of the inner ring gives the bowl a nice look!
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Love that the holes are big enough to allow the glass to flow. Holds 3 lbs of glass without problems!
Cons
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My kiln is 6" deep. This pot would fit better if it were slightly shorter and bigger around, but that's a personal preference, not a "con". It fit ok, but it was nervously close to the elements by the time I got it propped on the stilts and the support. Just made sure my pieces were cut short enough that they didn't poke out of the top. Overall, awesome product, and I still gave it 5 stars!
Pros
My kiln has a round 15" chamber that is 6" high. The pot melt support fit easily inside my kiln! Sturdy support for my pot plus 3 lbs of glass. I love the beveled hole, makes my bowl nestle down and stay put. I am very happy with this item!
Cons
nothing negative about this item.
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Pros
A great mold to make a medium dish. Came out clean first time and I'm really pleased with it.
Cons
You need to carefully place the glass on the mold so that the glass slumps evenly all round. I didn't so one side was lower than the other but it was enough to look like I'd done it deliberately!
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Vibrant colors, good quality. Easy scoring and breaking also easy to grind.
Cons
Some minor surface bubbles.
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I have used these board for a work surface since day one of my stained glass working. It makes layout for copper foil method super easy and the soldering doesn't adversely affect it.
Cons
none
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This is one of my favorite tools. Worth every penny!
Cons
None
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Wish they made one that cuts slightly different angels for odd shaped items such as octagons.
Pros
Sturdy construction, shiny, looks expensive with the cabochons on it. Easy to remove extra links.
Cons
none
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Pros
This tool is the most important one in my kit, I love it. It's fun to use and makes me look like a pro with zero experience. Mine broke the first week, but it comes with a 3 year warranty.
Cons
Well, it did break the first week out of the box. But again, they fixed it quick.
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I love my ring saw, and it has taken my new-to-stained-glass, beginner learning curve to "looking pro" overnight, literally. I highly recommend it!
Pros
Easy to use, great coverage, needs to go on a bit thin (thickens up as it dries) and I don't bend nearly as many mandrels when taking off the bead.
Cons
Wish it left less of a signature in the bead after cleaning.
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Fabulous! Best I have tried!
Pros
Easy to handle. Comes with everything needed to score, separate, and sand smooth.
Cons
Just a caution not really a con - plate that supports bottom of bottle must be tightened properly to prevent shifting.
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I evaluated three bottle cutters based on online reviews before buying this one. I am happy with my choice. The cutter is easy to control. Other cutters appeared to be a balancing act but this one cradles your bottle. I can let go and nothing shifts. The third bottle scored and separated perfectly. Constant even pressure is important to keep the score line continuous with no missing spots. The candle and ice method works well to separate the glass. Don't put the bottle directly into the flame and be patient - slowly heat bottle. Watch the youtube tutorial, it was very helpful.
Pros
Beautiful color!
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