STAINED GLASS KIT FAIL! (
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Guys.....this is bad. I have no more words.
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Michael's very own how to video for these kits is a great laugh for anybody interested! Their final product is atrocious! ruclips.net/video/ZqWUl0Mrbv0/видео.html
Oh no. 😂😫 i gotta see it.
THEY HAVE THE COMMENTS TURNED OFF. 😂😂 THEY DONT WANT OUR FEEDBACK.
Oh God even in their own video the sauter looks like that 💀
OMG, that finished product in their video. Think I just gave my first thumbs down on YT. lol
😂😂 Get em Barbara! Lol!!
the perfect oneliner to sum this up-
WHAT THE FLUX?!🤣
😂😂😂 Well said. What the flux was this.
@@MakenzieHallie typical corporate tho- start off with a good idea then cut costs till it is crap.
thought the nail file was quite ironic too tho...
Absolutely what happened here. Financially diluted to unusable. And isnt it?? 😂😂 What a person for the cosmos to bring this product too. 😂😂
🤣😂🤣
This video made me feel a lot better that it wasn't something I was doing wrong. I never did stained glass before but have years of experience with electrical soldering, so at least I have a really good idea how to do that part....that was may thought process when I seen these kits for like %50 off. This has been a nightmare. I've watched several of your tutorials and they are very helpful and to see an experienced stained glass artist having the same problems was a relief but likenyou said this kit is very discouraging. I bought extra supplies trying to figure this out and i was only planning to so this 1 time.
Im glad you found this video, i felt awful. For all the people just wanting to "make a quick craft". Reality is, stained glass isnt a quick craft. Its brutal but the truth. It takes time, practice and skill that a michaels kit does not contain. Im sorry you had to deal with this, id say return it and show your vote with your $. 🖤 ill send you glass before i want you to try another kit! 😂🖤
Woman, you have miles more patience than I have. I have no words.
😂😂 it was brutal
I bought one! Wanted to learn the Art for years. SOOOoooo happy to hear it wasn't ME that was the problem!!! My first attempt was a total epic failure. I also bought the crappy 30$ soldering iron. Even more of a waste of $$. I have pulled the piece of crap back apart, fixed the darn foil and am waiting for the Amazon Gods to deliver me the tools and materials I actually need! Thanks for clarifying the gap thing. Made absolutely no sense to me.
I would love to try stained glass. I saw these kits yesterday at Michael's and thought about buying one. So glad I didn't --thank you for making this video and saving me $30.
Absolutely my friend. Makes me so angry people had this as there first stained glass experience.
Also a stained glass artist and agree totally with your conclusions. However, the moon/star kit could be salvaged if you solder the star in the opening between the narrow tips of the moon. It would help the entire thing hold together better, although wire or hobby cane needs to encircle outside of moon to keep straight glass seams from buckling.
I just love listening to you rant. You should contact corporate office and complain. That is disgusting. I've been stain glassing for 2yrs and I would have gotten lost. Thank you for testing them and letting us know. You go girl.
Oh boy Edythe you would have LOVED the uncut version then!! Lol. I had to cut out 40+ minutes of just freaking out. 😂 I was feeling the same. Because it just literally doesnt work. If the flux didnt repell solder then maybe I would drop it. But it just seems impossible to me that they didnt know how bad this was before producing it on this scale.
Happy to have taken one for the team and to spread the word! ♡♡ As always, thank you for your support and for watching.
Thanks for taking one for the team ... I'm sorry it had to be so painful. It's insane that someone who makes a living doing x craft can't make a kit made for beginners work.
I was happy to do it regardless, and get the word out before people waste $60 bucks on a couple like I did. & Exactly my thoughts. They cannot say this is geared towards people with no glass knowledge, a little, or a lot. No excuse for any targeted group. Its just no good.
You made my day - laughing so hard! Buying this kit should actually help every stained glass artist sell their projects! Once somebody tries this they ought to appreciate what we do!
😂😂😂😂 im glad you enjoyed it and got a good laugh!! And absolutely agree. Lol!
Hell yes!!!!
The "disaster kit" is a terror that aught not be inflicted upon an unsuspecting public.Thanks for this review! Definitely return BOTH kits. Send this video to the manufacturers too. These folks need to know just how bad this is.
I tagged michaels all over my social medias. So im hoping someone will see it somewhere and have second thoughts. However, after seeing there instructional video, its clear they dont care at all. 🥺 Im glad you enjoyed the video though and thank you for watching!!!
That's nuts. The owners and shareholders of Michael's clearly care about one thing, and that's most certainly not the customer. Cheers to the ones out there that understand that life is art, the way we live and the business we do. Hopefully you're inspiring Michael's people who have lost sight of that Makenzie!
Well.... I like the design and may incorporate the design into an upcoming project.
No, THANK YOU for being critical because crap projects like this KILL so many would be artists by making them think it's them.
i bought the heart kit yesterday and tried to make it today. i have never been so disheartened by a project in my life and i've been wanting to try stained glass since i was a kid
Aw shit adam im sorry this was your intro to stained glass. Just try and throw this experience right out the window and learn with all the right tools and products. If you want to order pre cut glass or something, deff do that. People do it all over etsy, ebay, etc. ♡
I can see you making some great starter kits!
That would be fun for sure!
@@MakenzieHallie you really should, you are an awesome teacher, and people would definitely benefit from your experience
thank you SO MUCH for this video. i was just making one of these kits (new to the craft), and having major issues with the flux seeming to repel the solder too. i know that is weird! my lines and beads are so lumpy and gross! I will get some extra solder and flux from hardware store and finish it up. it looks so bad. lol. thanks!
Happy to help!!
You go, girl! I have the same exact attitude you do! Lol! That must be a New York/Boston thing! You are a fantastic teacher. Thanks so much for all your help! Keep it up!
100 percent a new england thing. 😂🖤
And thank you for your support!
Thank you for this! I am a newbie and DID get the crystals kit to try out. I've done soldering on electronics years ago but this was my first time on glass. For the passed week I've been trying to get my solder lines cleaned up and thanks to your video I'm thinking it's not as much me as it is the materials. I've never seen solder be that mushy and hard to work with! Oh and I also ditched the provided flux for a liquid. At least the bright side is by struggling with this Michael's kit I found your channel!
It is 100 percent the materials. Im sorry youve been dealing with that crap for the last week. Just awful awful example of what stained glass is. But im glad you found me too, hopefully its helped to getting something nice made!
Hey Makenzie! I'm a beginner to stained glass, I love your videos, I would love to see a glass box tutorial! I know you did one with a wooden box but would love to see a all glass one possibly in the future! Love your creativity and very thorough instructions. Thanks for all the inspiration and insight!
I'm so happy I asked you to review these! I was ready to buy that moon kit too. Sorry it caused you so much stress though ❤. I saw a soldering iron in the display at the store near me. I'll have to check if it comes with stand cause if it doesn't I'll riot for you 😂
Oh yes it was you!! Thank you!! And no worries, regardless how it ended i was so happy to give it a go and get the word out.
Also yes. Now we all know to use our PROVIDED SOLDERING IRON STANDS. Whatever that means!!! 🤣🤣😂😂🖤🖤
As terrible as that kit was, this was so fun to watch lol. It’s a bummer to think people will try this kit and never try stained glass again though
😂😂 I was just saying this too my best friend. The videos where things go south are always so entertaining to watch. Lol!! Why is that?!
Thanks for this. I'm an artist, but not a stained glass artist and I often like trying kits to see if I like new art forms before investing a lot of money, and I suspected it was the flux/solder and not me, but thank you for confirming it!
Happy to help. It is a bad example of what stained glass is. ♡
Girl, I love the way you express. New follower here!!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🖤🖤 welcome!
tysm for posting this - i bought the kit hoping to have some chill time this weekend but will be returning it
Deff suggest returning it. Im glad you caught this video in time. ♡
I bought the crystal kit and their soldering iron and I couldn't get it to work. The soldering iron is a point and I don't think it gets hot enough. I was super discouraged trying to make this kit so im glad it wasn't user error!!
I bought the monstera kit and I saw on the back it didnt have a soldering iron so I bought the make it soldering iron and while it does come with a really flimsy stand I dont think it maintains a consistent temp. I was able to make the monstera leaf but it was a pain the entire time. Trying to put on the jump rings was really annoying. My dad used to do stained glass and I wanted to try the kit to make something with my dad and now I'm trying to find a good kit to make something with hime.
Holy shit! I bought several of these kits-thinking it was a small investment to try my hand at stained glass before diving head in. The kit brand soldering iron is not much help either -no temperature control and wrong tip.
After limping through the first side of the project, I ran to RUclips to try and find out what I was doing wrong! So yes, the kit is crap but that’s how I ended up finding you and now building my tool, supply list on Amazon! Thank you so much for your videos!!!
Welcome Sylena! Im so sorry this was your introduction into stained glass. I am happy your here now though and just let me know if you have any questions! 🖤
a couple of weeks ago, timing is interesting..., I was gifted a box of various spools of soldering wire, a gun (with a stand!), a grinder with a shield and two brand new heads. I was looking around for some instructions as I've always wanted to do stained glass work, but didn't have the tools i knew I needed. I'm a very experienced crafter. I also know how to ask google for basic instruction videos. I'm so glad I found yours! The first one I watched was your video about tinning and cleaning and maintaining the gun. Then this one. I was eyeing these kits...until tonight. Thank you so much for your honest feedback along with reasons for your opinions.
Oh yes Kay stay far away from those kits. Youve got a good start on all the tools and supplies youll need, just finishing building your kit & fall into the world of stained glass! Welcome!
Here if you have any questions. ♡
I almost bought one the other day. I figured it was a good place to start stain glass. Now I know to watch UTube videos and/or take a class. Thank you
Absolutely Nancy, i think if you want to buy it just for the glass and get ALL other supplies seperately, then maybe. But if your looking to learn stained glass i will always encourage all aspects on your own if possible. 🖤
gosh i once watched a youtuber try stained glass for the first time with a woodburner iron and i think this was just as painful. thanks for taking the time to do this
Oh gosh yea thats rough! Need a stained glass iron/tip and temp control. Really makes all the difference!
Wow!! This kit is freaking horrible! Thanks for taking one for the team. I hope you can get your money back and get some more Halloween decorations!
Me too!!! Lol! And my pleasure dude, happy to save people some $$
Have you ever thought of a collaberation with Muse Kits? I've purchased a number of their collab.s with different artists and they seem very good at including good quality products and explaining in detail all the steps to produce an exceptionally fine finished product that a beginner would be proud of. Just a thought.
This is SO infuriating to me!!! I can't believe they thought it was okay to put this "kit" together. Dangerous at best. Let's just dry file some glass , ridiculous! So glad you have this video up so people can see from a real glass artist what is going on.
Absolutely is man. Just no care what so ever for the customer. A money grab.
How many peeps did they turn off from a new potential hobby? That was horrible of them; they need to recall asap. The CEO of the company should consult with you as to what a good kit should be
Thank you for suffering through this kit. I think it actually helped me. I was trying to figure out why my lead free solder wasn't working well, and my iron was not having the increased temp after not being used for a year. I was having to clean it every 2 or 3 minutes and I kept re tinning it every 5 or 10. I think I just need to go ahead and get good lead free solder instead of the stuff that got clearanced out at work.
Oh gosh Mel, it should be so easy to smooth through a bead. Even a good lead free like i showed in this video. Youve got the temp controlled iron part, just grab a better solder. Get that tip cleaned up and tinned. And youll be smooth sailing. This is how i essentially learned. And i think i am better at soldering because of it. Learning on a wood burning soldering iron and tip, and lead free solder, made the 60/40 & a good iron SO SO easy. Youll be shocked at the difference. ♡
There's a major difference with 60/40 lol. I was working on scraps for jewelry charms, so I was using lead free. You are the reason I got the hakko 601. I love it so much. When I was moving last year that iron was probably the best protected item in the entire move.
Thank you for your review. I just bought these today (two kits and the Make Market Soldering Iron {because I did notice that in the store}) They were 50% off, and I thought my brother and sister In law might like to try them for fun. And they are hard to buy for. But I will be returning them. sadly.
I have not laughed so much in months, you are wonderful, I made my boyfriend watch this and he almost peed himself. Cheers, Adam from Sweden.
😂😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you both. Im so glad you guys had a good laugh!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thanks❤
I’m not going to even try, I’m going to return the kit I bought without even opening it.
Thanks again
One of your comments on this video say you should make a small kit… it got me thinking you should write up your review and send to michaels. Then actually offer to partner with them to create something. Especially with how your aesthetic matches really well with the kit they were trying to sell already.
Well, I would definitely love to make a kit thats actually good. With Michaels, I dont know.
#1- I just ripped this product they sell to shreds. Idk how open they will be to a partnership of any kind in the future.
#2- This feels like a clear money grab to me, since the product is as bad as it is, in the middle of a "stained glass art resurgence." With that said, I think it is very unlikely for them to want to work with such a small content creator on such a large scale product.
Omg I wish I saw this before doing one of these kits. I thought there was something wrong with me 😅 by the time I was done with all their solder, it was a lumpy mess. I finally searched reviews and this one popped up first, thankfully. I kept changing tips, temps, and even switched to my own solder and flux after watching this. You are correct, demoralizing af.
LOL I Bought this kit As a BOGO and I can clearly see why... I've soldered before and I do all the time. I felt like i was going crazy.. Glad i saw this and it wasn't just me.
Absolutely wasnt just you. This kit is a damn booby trap. Lol
So sad but I figured they would be junk especially when I saw tallow flux! Thanks for sharing!
Ugh it was brutal. I feel so bad but that was an awful attempt at a stained glass kit. Just a money grab.
OMG!! I am sooooo glad!! I bought one of these a few weeks ago, then i decided i would need help, so I found one of your videos. Everything you were making looked so nice, and mine looked TERRIBLE! I was so sad. I have never done stained glass before, and I figured I just sucked at it! 😢 So today I found this video, and thought this would be a good one to watch to see what I did wrong…But the good news is..I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING WRONG! YAY!! Ok, now I may give stained glass another shot! I would really like to be able to make some nice pieces…I am now going to watch more of your videos, and try to do it the right way. THANK YOU!!
I just watched this after purchasing and am horrified! Thanks for sharing! Returning mine!
Absolutely love your point made at 6:20 absolutely how I feel about it as well and it’s pretty messed up. Loved this & love your videos!
Hey, your nails are fun though! Lol I actually have all the items you recommended in my cart on Amazon. Thanks for this tutorial though, even looking at products isn't quality was informative.
Bought this kit yesterday foryself and GF, had the exact same issue with that one piece of glass that needed sanding. Flux and solder also sucked too.
Was frustrated watching this video. We are looking for help but instead watched a video bashing the product. At least the vid confirmed our thought process that our iron isn't hot enough and the solder and flux sucks.
Would be really helpful to include ways to improve the kit or an explanation to what you think is causing the solder to not flow.
I do go over all of that in this video. 😂 As i say, the only usable part is the glass and foil. All the other products you need to buy separately. They are trash. Again, my suggestion is to return it, get your money back or use simply the glass and foil. I am "bashing" the product because it is garbage. Not just for fun. Lol
I guess it just felt like during this video it was more important to say it's a terrible product for newbies instead of saying hey newbies, this is a bad product but here is how you can make it work. As if the goal of the video was solely to create content proving your a pro showing how bad a product was and to advertise your other videos.
Like of course, that's what you've gotta do to make money on this platform. It doesn't take much more to be more educational and informative when discussing something for newbies and then link in your other products.
Well. Im sorry you felt that way. If this wasnt a review video then maybe i would try to "fix" someone elses product. The point was, you cant. You cannot fix it with what they provide. You have to replace everything i went over. Buy it seperately. And unfortunately, i didnt know before i bought this kit (i was asked to do so) that it was going to be as horrific as it was. My job is to make stained glass. If i didnt pour my heart and soul into massive and in depth videos on how to actually make stained glass, that attempted jab about me doing it for money, may have actually hurt my feelings. I am providing free content to STOP people from wasting there money. Stained glass art is not an art you can learn from a kit. You just cant. There is a reason i have specific videos PACKED with all the information you could ever need to do it. Again, im sorry you did not get what you were looking for.
Also, if i didnt return mine myself, i would absolutely make a quick video on how to dissamble and redo it. Like i said, i am only here to help. But i struggle with cleaning up michaels mess you know what i mean?
You're so right! Stained glass is not a quick DIY project! And it really is an art that you need the right tools and supplies to do it well and correctly. I hope this kit shows people how you really have a trade/skill when you're a stained glass artisan 🙆♀️😀 great video!!
"It's a lead free solder". I need to lie down. I gasped so hard I passed right out. Lead free, with tallow? NOPE. You have to tell them! Young people will be crying on Christmas morning all over the land. Only you can save them, Makenzie! Only you!
😂😂😂😂 omg i need to be the Christmas miracle!!!!!
@@MakenzieHallie yes!!!!
As a professional stained glass artist for more than 40 years and someone who has taught classes for beginners, it was sad to see a good idea so badly executed. I saw these stained glass kits in my local Michael's store and thought it was a neat idea. But I was extremely skeptical that a person without any knowledge of stained glass would find a kit like this useful. After watching your video, I think it would probably better to give them a plastic "paint by numbers" on "stained glass" kit to play with unless they really want to get serious about the craft and get a professional to help them.
Couldn't agree more Frederick. I tried to stay optimistic. But as soon as i opened that box and saw a paper nail file, it was all over. Lol.
I'm so happy you reviewed this! Such a bummer for people wanting to learn, hopefully they watch this video!
It really is. Im just happy i didnt tell you all to get one so we could make it together. Fingers crossed they somehow hear the feedback and pull em.
😂 You are so patient! You should send the link of this video to Michael's management! What a shame... Imagine buying this kit as a gift to a beginner who wants to try it. I would have trown it in the wall the minute I would have seen the nail file! At least you got a new nail fine for 30 bucks! 😜 Keep on educating people, you're doing a great job! ❤
Thank you so much Normand! And exactly, just feels like a scam. Although some people will say "manage your expectations." Doesn't make it right though!! 😂😂
@@MakenzieHallie After thought, the only item missing in that kit is a roll of DuckTape! Same color as the solder! 😜
Friggin seriously!
That's just sad. Too bad they don't have some type of group that tests out the kits before putting them out for the unsuspecting public to purchase. It's a nice design with great colors, but if it ends up in the trash, there goes your hard earned money. 😢 Thank you for reviewing this for us!
Absolutely. Im hard pressed to imagine big ol Michaels doesnt have the correct testing procedures in place by now. I think they just dont care. Money grab for the resurgence of stained glass.
I’m so upset right now, I bought this kit but haven’t opened it yet, and course I can’t find the receipt to return it.
I was looking at a flowers pressed in glass video, saw this video in my recommended and my heart sank immediately.
Not only did I get the kit but the matching soldering iron as well, at least they were marked 40% off clearance. I was at Michaels yesterday and saw they restocked and almost got the crystals but thankfully didn’t.
I don’t know what to do with it now, I would love to get into stained glass & buy the proper stuff but it’s too expensive for a new hobby I can’t spend much time on. I probably should have known better than to buy into this lie seeing as I am learning to make jewelry and was setting up my soldering station back when I bought this.
I’m going to subscribe and watch more videos and hopefully have the time later to get into it. ❤
Aw shit misty im so sorry this happened to you. I wish i knew a way to help. I would offer to make it for you, if you didnt want to learn it and just wanted the end piece or something. I do believe they can look up your receipt, if you used a card or used your michaels reward number when you checked out. I THINK. hope that helps. ♡
I am so glad I am learning from RUclipsrs like you and SunBear as opposed to trying out kits like this. Terrible. That said, thank you for your wonderful videos!
I got a couple of these kits for christmas and I'm determined to make them work. However now knowing the solder and Flux are crap. I am in need of suggestions of a good replacement for both.
All in the description of all my videos. ♡
First video I've watched of yours, youre great at explaining things. I know nothing about stained glass but dang I didn't know it was so detailed and skilled. I totally would've been the idiot buying this if not for you.
Thank you for testing out this kit for us!! Sounds super cool on the surface but you showed us they're setting you up for failure. So sad 😞
I'd like to suggest/request two sequels to this video.
The next video would be testing other stained glass supplies sold at Michael's and/or Hobby Lobby, that aren't part of this kit. They have soldering irons, foil, Flux, solder, and glass. Are any of them worth using, especially for a beginner. Could this be done by spending a little extra at the same store?
And the final video would be replicating the end result, using your preferred tools, resources, and methods, and keep a running total of the cost. With maybe a few suggestions on cheaper alternatives that are still worth using.
I got you. 🖤🙌
I bought this kit because I wanted to get started with stained glass, I bought the soldering iron that was made from the same company and my little moon turned out so ugly and I worked so hard on it, then I cried 😅because I just figured stained glass just wasn’t meant for me, thank you for making this review video so that I can buy the right stuff and try again.
Aw Shelby!!! Im so sorry. Thats not even remotely what stained glass is. Im happy you found this video. ♡ wasn't a you thing.
Yes, absolutely return it so they company knows they have a dissatisfied customer. If you through it away they'll never know and will think someone might.like it. Take that 30 dollars and buy yourself another Halloween decoration you WILL enjoy! LOL
I appreciate your hard honest effort. ❣️☺️🎃🕸️🕷️🕸️🎃❣️
Ohhhhh yesssss NOW THAT has motivated the return. Lmfao. 30 bucks will buy another halloween blanky or garland. 😂😂😍😍🎃🎃
Thank you. 🙏🖤
Wish I would have seen this before buying. Yep I thought it had everything needed. So bought a cheap and probably horrible sauder iron at hoppy lobby. Also this is why I am seeing this video from you as I was looking videos of how to sauder properly. I love you and your videos and style, but I also realized quickly I should have not bought this. It looks so interesting though.
Oh my... I just love how you tried to keep an open mind about "The Kit" what a rip off. On a totally different subject I am trying to copper patina a piece I just finished and it is awful. Bought new patina as I thought mine was too old. However it is still yuck. Can you help me. (its a pinky gray)
TIA.
Wow!! What a useless kit is this! I’m new to stained glass and probably would have bought this if they’d sell it in Italy..and I’d have given up felling frustrated and incapable ! That’s the real shame of selling this kit..beside it’s a pure waste of money of course…I hope this make sense…thank you for sharing!!! I hope a lot of aspiring glass artists get to see this video!
Absolutely makes sense, and totally agree my friend!!! Just awful.
You should do the next kit with a cheap soldering iron, realistically people will go back to Michaels and buy the cheapest one....
I am not doing another one. No way. So horrific. Lol
Thanks for going thru the hell that is this kit. It's sad that some good beginners will be turned off of SG if they buy this.
Absolutely man, a horrifying example and experience of stained glass.
Love your videos. I learn so much from you. Also my daughter has the same name as you and its spelled the same 🥰🥰❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Oh no way! Its never spelt the same! Cool. And thank you for watching, im so glad you feel like your learning from my vids!! ♡♡
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Man. We just got done with 3 days of fighting with this. It's a christmas present for my mother in law. My wife thought she was going to be able to DIY, but instead it took me, her and our daughter for probably close to 20 man hours only to turn out chicken poop solder lines. Oh well. Live and learn.
oh lord 😂 that was painful to watch! I actually started stained glass in February because my boyfriend got me a (real) starter kit from delphi, but it was $300 not $30 💀 It still didn't have absolutely everything, but it had enough to make a couple simple pieces and the tools are all pretty good quality. But a nail file though?!?! Whaaat?!?
😂😂 The nail file got me good!
Ok....So I just have to point out how funny it is that a nail file ended up in a stained glass kit, then reviewed by me. Lol. If i didnt do my own acrylics/gel x nails, would that have bothered me as much? Did it bother you guys that much? 😂
You are correct! Without prior knowledge of stained glass assembly, someone will get very frustrated and upset.
Absolutely. I would never try stained glass again after that I think.
Even if it did file, I am so concerned that they think dry filing glass is ok 😂
Same. 😂😂 people will be there all day trying to file a mm down. 😫😫
@@MakenzieHallie and that's BEST case scenario!
Very entertaining video, but your opinions on this product are painfully correct.
Thank you Tom. And unfortunately.
Your upset over the Michael's stained glass kit shows how passionate you are about the end-user experience of an artist and crafter. I am confident that if you made a kit, it would be created with attention to detail and full disclosure about what skills, materials and equipment is required for a successful outcome. Go get 'em Makenzie!
What a waste. On another note you mentioned a comment about using non lead solder. Is that what you use all the time? It’s all I use and I struggle with it. Would you consider doing a video just on how to use the non leaded correctly? There is very little out there on how to use non leaded.
Thanks
Oh gosh yea! You need to use stained glass solder. So that is a 50/50 for tinning then 60/40 for bead work. (The mix is the lead/tin ratio.) Sounds like you havent watched my soldering school video yet! Check out my stained glass playlist, it has video upon video about all that kind of stuff. ♡ Most important is the one titled "soldering school." Ill link it here, and my stained glass playlist is already linked in my description box on this video. ruclips.net/video/piqHQM5a3nk/видео.html
Fun fact about leaded solder - a big reason it is used is that it doesn't break down over time (or it does so very slowly) unlike the non leaded solder which begins to degrade after a few years. Personal opinion the only reason to use unleaded is if its in a piece of jewelry so it is safe for constant contact with skin
🤣🤣🤣. ..Makenzie, very funny!!!
I felt your disgust on the product quality!
😂😂😂 it was BAD man
Kinda would be awesome if you could sell us kits. Even if you gave instructions on the best options for us to buy our own sauder gun. I know you have a video on all you recommendations though.
Wow what an utterly worthless product. I was so annoyed at how it kept getting worse. Michael's should pull it from stores.
100 percent agree. It needs to be pulled. It just literally "doesnt work."
Nooo I just bought this and looked up how to use it it's a gift for my boyfriend 😭😭😭
Edit- luckily I was abt to buy it thinking it had the iron then I read the back and saw it didnt have it so i bought it, I was opening everything as she was and the iron had a flimsy cheap metal stand which has no point bc the hot iron will touch the metal stand and make that hot as well? Also luckily I had pliers bc I used to play bassoon so needed those, all in all idk what I'm going to do bc I was going to make this as my boyfriends Christmas presents bc hes making something for me and I was like awww let me make something for him too and 😭😭😭 now that I've watched this video idk if I want to actually try to make it or ... actually idk bc I was really looking forward to making this for him and seeing his reaction 😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔
I have been wanting to get into stain glass and so I purchased one of these kits from micheals and it was HORRIBLE! I am an artistic person so I thought it was me who just couldn’t do this… I am so relieved to see your video and how it was not me it was the solder and flux… if you look deeper into the instructions it says the solder is lead free… mine looked worse than yours and I can’t wait to see what my first piece will look like doing it right! Thank you for this post, I feel totally vindicated! Another thing people should know… even though this is the wrong wire I also ran out half way through being a person who’s never done this. If anything all this kit did for me was motivate me to get all the proper tools and do it right! This was a great video!
Aw oh my gosh, im sorry this was your first experience in stained glass. Totally erease this from your mind as this is not at all even a hint of what stained glass is like. Feel free to check out my whole stained glass playlist for all the info you need. Im here if you have any further questions and welcome to stained glass!!
@@MakenzieHallie just so you know I got a really good solder gun and some 40/60 solder, some real liquid flux and it worked!! Now the copper foil supplied doesn’t stick well.. but it’s a good start, enough to make me want to get glass and do my own!!
Is there a specific Cooper Foil I should use? Or is the way it works all in the application??
I just wanted to update you… I used the kit again (just the glass and foil as I had a second kit) it this time used liquid flux and 60/40 solder and it worked! I have officially ordered my own glass, foil and cutting tools to do it right! I’m excited and really enjoyed this! The kit design still sucked because of all the uneven glass but at least I was able to make a bead and it looks not too bad for my first actual time.
Geeesshhhh Mak! They are wrong for that! I was so stoked. And then totally disappointed! especially the way the economy is today people stay broke around here and to actually think that one of my favorite pastime stores is actually promoting that on the shelves. At this point it leaves me with no words but complete dismay. i’m very grateful for your channel I have all the tools to make create and design but it’s just the point that it’s misleading for those that don’t. I was pissed with you!! ❤
😂😂😂 i will punch my desk!!! Jeez im keeping on your good side girl
What the flux? No. Just no. 😂 This is downright scary. I wonder how many of these will be sold as Christmas gifts?
Hey Makenzie!
I don't have a store friend but I'll get that done this week for you guys. 🖤
@@MakenzieHallie lol! Girl! You are SERIOUSLY the hardest working RUclipsr! I have never commented on videos where the creator INSTANTLY contacts me back! ♥️ No rush on the Amazon storefront! I just thought it might help you get some of those sweet Amazon commissions! (Lol! ♥️) Ty so much for being such a great resource! I don’t think most viewers can understand WHAT AN INCREDIBLY GENEROUS resource you are! Your passion for your art, your command of your craft, and your graciousness with your viewers is priceless! Ty again! ♥️
Thank you. 🖤🙏🏻 so so much. And totally, although you guys would DIE if you saw the cents I make while amazon takes thousands. Its nutty! Lol. BUT I will absolutely do it to just make it easier for you guys. I didn't really think about how annoying having to click each link would be. Sorry!!!
You are awesome!!! Ty! ♥️ Yeah, I heard Amazon commissions are LESS THAN pennies! That’s a shame! I bet you sell tons of supplies! ♥️
I would get my money back for both kits. Refunding your money makes a bigger impact. They hate giving money back, plus you could spend the money on something you use or want! That would almost cover the cost of a 1 lb. solder, one piece of beautiful glass, or a facial, coffee, lunch......! Thanks for the heads up on this terrible kit. There is a RUclipsr that sales kits but they are just glass, jump rings, pattern and any embellishments necessary but, that is rare. I bought 3 of her kits as a beginner and already have everything else needed, Michelle Arnnot or Arnott. I would recommend her and the best part is the price, $12 - $14 per kit. It would be so cool if you made a few, like, a moon phase, dragonfly, star, etc., do a how to video we can follow along. Love you & your channel! Friend from Washington State 😃 🌲🌲🌲
Hi! I’m super new to this hobby and work at michales so I purchased this exact kit last year. I had no idea solder normally contained lead? And it doesn’t actually say lead free anywhere on the box but does have the warning? I am super confused and concerned that I touched this and the internet doesn’t seem to help? How should i feel about this??
Watches your video. Returning the kit back to Michaels
I feel that is the best call.
It cost me over $400 to get the basics for stained glass with a mid grade glsss grinder and a Hakko soldering iron. This kit is so deceiving.
Indeed it is. 😮💨
I’ve been waiting for someone to do this😅
🤣😂 it was rough as im sure you anticipated.
Okay so let’s say hypothetically somebody who has a soldering iron and the funky gold wire sponge and cleaner and all that (partner does electronics) were to have purchased this yesterday… let’s say they were excited to finally try stained glass without having to invest in cutting supplies in case it ends up another one and done type hobby… what flux and solder would you direct them to?
P.s. thank you so much for this video, you saved me from failure and disappointment 😝
Oh and let’s also assume they only spent $15 so aren’t that concerned about the sunk cost.
My boyfriend got me this for xmas because i always talked about learning but never knew where to start, and bless his heart i will never tell him the truth about this kit😂 at least seeing this video made me realize im not actually shit at stained glass haha. I am the type of person to get TOTALLY fixated on a tedious task though, so luckily instead of discouraging me this kit encouraged me to start doing research on how to get more into this art form!
I also ran out of solder while making mine (i have the sun window corner kit and I was not even close to finishing) so i ordered more on amazon and instantly had a hell of an easier time working with it than the solder they included, which was also encouraging lol, but i am happy to understand why it was behaving like that now though! I didnt know about lead free solder when i first started the kit
Also, he did get the soldering iron kit by the same brand and the iron stand is…. concerning lol
Great video, thanks.
Is there any value in at least getting the precut glass pieces ready to grind? Probably not $30?
Thanks! & Oh no, thats a couple bucks. But im not even considering picking apart the kit since it as a whole, is garbage.
Even if it takes you time, if you were able to get your version of a starter kit on the shelves of Michaels.... We'd buy!!
Now that, I would do. Right. ♡
Back in the 1960s/1970s time period, there was also a stained glass kit for making a hanging lamp. These vintage kits still pop up for sale from time to time. I saw one just the other day. The only difference was that the older lamp kit used lead came instead of copper foil. You still didn't know what tools were needed to finish the kit until you opened it, and of course a soldering iron and stand was not included, which was needed to solder the lead came joints. No telling how many budding stained glass artists were turned off to this artform over the years by poor quality kits.
Omg I just love your honesthis was an Awsom video thank you 🙏🏻
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I’m sorry this has be so painful like this I so bad
It was indeed.
That was great thank you
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When some one says your product is over priced just link them to this and then them to do it themselves
And this is the result of 'THE WAY THE WORLD IS'! It is so very sad the lack of care to others. It's all about the sales. 10,000 people buy this kit it is quite the profit. In their defense, I'll bet they will have the tools to make the pieces on their shelves by Christmas. I'm guessing they want to see what interest there will be
I have zero credit to give them. The products included don't work. There is a list of products needed that you dont see until after you purchase it AND said list is missing tools still. 😂
hi there! i recently started stained glass and bought all (i thought) the supplies. wondering if i need the stained glass pins or if i can solder my pieces without them? i’ve bought everything else i just keep finding one more thing. so far i’ve shaped all my pieces and have been avoiding soldering 😅
Well I would recommend it for ease, but if your making small suncatchers that sit together well i wouldnt stress over the pins. And welcome to stained glass man!!!
@@MakenzieHallie Thank you so much Makenzie! your videos have been beyond helpful, particularly the cutting and grinding glass videos. i really enjoyed those. I’m still working my way through your playlist ❤️
Not a waste of time. Extremely entertaining except for the occasional expletives. Hahaha. Good to know. Maybe I'll recommend these to customers that complain about my prices.
😂😂 Sorry Mary!! Ill be honest I swear like a sailor in real life. So sometimes they just slip into the vids. And people are unbelievable. I dont get why we get the flack for being out of someones budget. Lol
@@MakenzieHallie, people just really don't understand the art and expense in this made in China world.
Hi Really loved your sarcastic comments and rant 😂 absolutely priceless ,what a rubbish kit 😢
😂😂 Im so glad you enjoyed it!!! Indeed it is.