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2010-02-04, 8:35am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Yes, do you find that outrageous? Those suckers could of been shipped for three dollars or even less and then they were so rude to me via email.
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$25?!?!?!?!
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2010-02-04, 9:05am
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They were complete assholes to someone else here a month or so ago.
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2010-02-04, 9:49am
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Sorry for party rockin'
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Yeah, he owner was mean to Traci when she questioned their shipping charges.
I've bought from Gem Resources before and their service was very nice. They're not the cheapest, but the owner/manager answered some of my questions and was very nice.
I've had syntheticgems.org bookmarked on my computer for awhile, I just haven't bought from them yet!!
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2010-02-04, 9:57am
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I'm probably going to give syntheticgems.org a whirl next week when I get paid. I'll let you all know how it goes!
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2010-02-04, 10:14am
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I set mine the same way Kim does, with a pointy tip tweezers that I use just for CZ so it stays sharp.
Deb - I would be interested in some 2mm clear CZs if you are going to pick some up. 
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2010-02-04, 10:23am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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That is what I wanted to say but I tried to behave. Their loss as I could of been purchasing 2mm AAA until the cows come homes. Idiots!
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They were complete assholes to someone else here a month or so ago.
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2010-02-04, 10:24am
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I used the glue stick, mandrel method and loved it! I am WAY too clumsy for tweezers! I'd have more on the floor than on the beads.
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2010-02-04, 10:30am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Yes the tweezers did not work for me either. I like using the mandrels........
There is a buy on here somewhere for czs from pehnec people. I forget where the thread is though. I believe she said the buy would be closed by the 14th.
I still wish someone could enlighten me on how to put the czs in encased florals. I am still getting a tiny bubble close to the cz. So I am avoiding this for now until I get answers. Too much wastage........on a positive note, I am putting them on the surface for pressed beads with no issues.
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I used the glue stick, mandrel method and loved it! I am WAY too clumsy for tweezers! I'd have more on the floor than on the beads.
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2010-02-04, 10:38am
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Hobby Junkie
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I haven't encased them. I like the look of them on the surface. I just heat the spot around the CZ so it smooths out a bit.
I absolutely adore your florals, by the way. I think the are gorgeous... bubbles or no bubbles!
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2010-02-04, 10:39am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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But I can't do that with the encased florals, or can I?
Thanks for the compliments. I hate/love florals lol
Can you show me one of your encased florals with the cz on the surface please?
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Originally Posted by BellaBean
I haven't encased them. I like the look of them on the surface. I just heat the spot around the CZ so it smooths out a bit.
I absolutely adore your florals, by the way. I think the are gorgeous... bubbles or no bubbles!
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2010-02-04, 9:59pm
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I'm probably going to give syntheticgems.org a whirl next week when I get paid. I'll let you all know how it goes!
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Yes, please, I would definitely like to know!
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2010-02-04, 10:13pm
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I just bought some stuff from Arrow Springs called Donna's Glue. It's suppose to work but I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
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2010-02-05, 12:53am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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I will be waiting to hear the results.........
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Originally Posted by BellaBean
I'm probably going to give syntheticgems.org a whirl next week when I get paid. I'll let you all know how it goes!
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2010-02-05, 9:20am
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Ass-kicking Cephalopod
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Have you tried, when you dot with the clear over the top, using a stringer instead of a rod? The bigger the bead of glass you put over the cz, the more air you are going to trap.
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2010-02-05, 10:22am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Yes unfortunately but thanks for trying.
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Originally Posted by squid
Have you tried, when you dot with the clear over the top, using a stringer instead of a rod? The bigger the bead of glass you put over the cz, the more air you are going to trap.
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2010-02-05, 10:48am
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Give to receive...simple.
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Package of 20 White machine cut 2 mm CZ's-Price: $7.95http://heritageglass.com/index2.htm
I hope this helps...this is where i got mine few years ago...Not sure about shipping but you could always shoot Molly an email to check..
Good Luck!
Oops..the link opens to the front page even thought I posted the link to the actual Cz's page... Look for them under "Glass, Metals & Other Hot Stuff"..
Scroll to almost the end of the page..
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2010-02-05, 11:39am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Hate to burst your bubble but that price is very high. I won't pay more than 9 cents each. I just ordered from a Hong Kong supplier who charges around five cents each.
The company you just linked to charges 39.7 cents each.
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Originally Posted by adee
Package of 20 White machine cut 2 mm CZ's-Price: $7.95http://heritageglass.com/index2.htm
I hope this helps...this is where i got mine few years ago...Not sure about shipping but you could always shoot Molly an email to check..
Good Luck!
Oops..the link opens to the front page even thought I posted the link to the actual Cz's page... Look for them under "Glass, Metals & Other Hot Stuff"..
Scroll to almost the end of the page..
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2010-02-05, 5:16pm
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Give to receive...simple.
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Thanks for the heads up! I bought them ages ago from there and have not bought them since from anywhere else so I have to admit I'm not up on current prices..
Cheers!
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Hate to burst your bubble but that price is very high. I won't pay more than 9 cents each. I just ordered from a Hong Kong supplier who charges around five cents each.
The company you just linked to charges 39.7 cents each.
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2010-02-07, 11:37pm
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Gems - I never encase my cz's. It's never been fail safe when I have. I either having a cracking issue or the bubble issue.
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2010-02-17, 7:48am
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Hobby Junkie
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I just got my czs that I ordered from syntheticgems. They are beautiful! Such a fiery cut!!! Much prettier than the other czs that I had gotten at a much higher cost from a us supplier. I got the AAA 2 mm clears for $49 per 1,000. There are a bunch of shipping options. I am impatient so I paid $30 for the 3 day FedEx from Thailand. Their customer service was very nice and sent me several emails letting me know the status of my order. I will make a couple of beads with them today so you can see the difference in quality between these and the others I previously ordered.
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2010-02-17, 8:04am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Oh I am so glad you have had a good experience! I would love to see pictures. I am waiting on an order from http://www.elitegem.com/
They did not charge shipping. I will be curious to see the quality. Mind you, I only ordered the AA as I wanted to buy a smaller quantity to test the company out.
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I just got my czs that I ordered from syntheticgems. They are beautiful! Such a fiery cut!!! Much prettier than the other czs that I had gotten at a much higher cost from a us supplier. I got the AAA 2 mm clears for $49 per 1,000. There are a bunch of shipping options. I am impatient so I paid $30 for the 3 day FedEx from Thailand. Their customer service was very nice and sent me several emails letting me know the status of my order. I will make a couple of beads with them today so you can see the difference in quality between these and the others I previously ordered.
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2010-02-17, 8:05am
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Well, I have been noticing florals encased with czs on ETsy and I look closely and I see they too have little bubbles close to the cz. Maybe i am being too fussy again.......I've never had cracking issues though using the 2mm size.
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Gems - I never encase my cz's. It's never been fail safe when I have. I either having a cracking issue or the bubble issue.
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2010-02-18, 4:07pm
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Update on my order from elitegems. It is in! And from what I can tell, they are just as nice or nicer than other czs I have ordered.
I only purchased the AA so I don't believe it is necessary to purchase the AAA. I have not used them in beads yet but I will post here again when I do with the results.
I purchased 200 2mm for $11 with free shipping , they worked out to be 5.5 cents each.
The post mark is Thailand.
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2010-02-18, 4:22pm
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I can't wait to see how they do.
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2010-02-18, 4:28pm
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Jacqueline Parkes
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Me too. I may try tonight but tomorrow morning for sure.
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2010-02-18, 5:38pm
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Deb thanks for pointing me in the direction of Gems International - their prices may not be lowest but it is only $5 for international postage which makes a big difference to the final price. They are very friendly and have very quick service.
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2010-02-19, 4:27pm
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Jacqueline Parkes
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For anyone that is interested, the new czs from Thailand worked very well.
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